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The internet as a source of information. Ross at 8:13am 10.30.10 Ask All Sailors 25/5047 We often have discussions here about products or methods related to boats and boating. I have found
yanmar YSB8 Manual pdrheat at 3:41am 10.30.10 Cal 2/5479 I just bought a 1978 Cal 25 MK 2 with a Yanmar YSB8 diesel. Would anyone out there have a manual for
Mr Beneteau, Tear Down That Wall! Been Jammin at 12:47am 10.30.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1824 Hi All, I recently acquired a Beneteau Oceanis 430. It is the charter version with two forward cab
The Smell Oh My!! (3) wwag at 9:37pm 10.29.10 Catalina 30 11/3011 Hey everyone. I just purchased a SWEET 1992 Catalina30'. I was a Catalina owner in the past and ha
O 30 CB difficulty 31seahorse at 8:26pm 10.29.10 Bigger Boats 6/2579 Hello Members, (1) CB will not fully retract on 1979 Oday 30. Entire "leading edge" of the board
Lightning and static electricity Bing at 8:00pm 10.29.10 Bavaria 3/2661 We had a fierce electrical storm a couple of weeks ago. Our Bavaria 31 was in her pen in the marina
cradle for Hunter 270/260 (1) Bob 04 H260 at 4:36pm 10.29.10 Smaller Boats 11/2272 Jim Kelly and I finished the cradle for his 270 today. Jim was able to salvage alomost all the steel
Autopilot Reviews & Price Range -- 33' Wheel Sailboat Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 3:18pm 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 17/17748 We find ourselves in the market for an autopilot for our 33' 1981 Hunter (wheel steering). Although
diesel smell fiestaMojo at 1:40pm 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2746 so I'm taking all the cushions off the boat for storage at home, I didn't smell anything 'til they w
What size Ac unit do I need C Pate at 1:17pm 10.29.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/2087 I just purchased 36 catalina and I would like to install an ac unit. What size do I need? One dealer
Kudos to Dometic ggrizzard at 1:17pm 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2055 More than a month ago I noticed a small leak coming from my Dometic MSD. As It was 'charged' but no
Question on interior wood species philwsailz at 1:17pm 10.29.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2035 Okay, maybe a silly question, but I am curious. On the real wood parts on the interior of a Catalin
Question on interior wood species philwsailz at 1:14pm 10.29.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/3 Okay,
Want a new poptop. Want a Sirius at 12:54pm 10.29.10 Sirius 21/22 0/2853 I am considering a Sirius 21. However, the boat in question does not have the poptop canvas. There i
What in the world are these? Davits or something? (2) Sailor Scotty at 12:35pm 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1898 I work at a marine consignment store in Portland Oregon and recently pulled two of these from the de
What in the world are these? Davits or something? (2) Sailor Scotty at 12:35pm 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2330 I work at a marine consignment store in Portland Oregon and recently pulled two of these from the de
What Type of Engine Sensors for Aftermarket Guages? rardiH36 at 10:33am 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 7/3216 Finally getting around to a "to-do" list item three years after purchasing my boat. The PO did a v
Stackpack/sailpack (2) med2463 at 8:49am 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 3/327 Finished sailpack, was kit from Sailrite with minor changes. Added pulley at top of both ends with c
good old boat swapping (2) emergpa1 at 8:33am 10.29.10 Ask An Oday Owner 16/2423 I want sailing yesterday morning, then later in the afternoon I went mountain biking near my home.
CB vs keel Quoddy at 5:42am 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 8/4480 I have heard it said in many places that a centerboard will never go to weather as well as a keel.

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Anyone have this drawer fridge? (2) jaysweet at 6:21pm 08.06.22 Here's the not-quite-final result: t still needs to be wired up to 12V power. I plan to add a couple
Anyone have this drawer fridge? (7) jaysweet at 6:11pm 08.06.22 Here's the compressor, untethered from the big metal shelf. So it's smaller now, but it needed to be
Adding solar and a BIG inverter Johnb at 6:10pm 08.06.22 But the solar panel cable will be smaller and require a smaller fuse to protect it. I would have a
Anyone have this drawer fridge? jaysweet at 5:47pm 08.06.22 For the bench test. How about hooking up to a 12 volt battery and then the battery charger to the
Adding solar and a BIG inverter Davidasailor26 at 5:37pm 08.06.22
Interesting Article on Lift Davidasailor26 at 5:27pm 08.06.22 In my opinion and experience (engineer) there are three ways of looking at fluid dynamics: Measure
Interesting Article on Lift thinwater at 5:05pm 08.06.22 In my opinion and experience (engineer) there are three ways of looking at fluid dynamics: Measure
Adding solar and a BIG inverter heritage at 4:56pm 08.06.22 As Stu pointed out, the 200 amp fuse is probably too large for all the the cables. Your alternator,
Semco vs CETOL? Mark Maulden at 4:02pm 08.06.22 I sanded my cap rails and trying Le Tonkinois. It is a mixture of Linseed and Tung oils with some ot
Shore pwr plugs Mark Maulden at 3:52pm 08.06.22
Boats Designs and Docs sail sfbay at 3:36pm 08.06.22 Do an internet search on "1981 US 37 sailboat specs" to find links to resources.
Shore pwr plugs jrussnogle at 3:36pm 08.06.22 I suggest you read this article and then make up your mind. SmartPlugs are so much easier to use and
Boats Designs and Docs Richard19068 at 3:18pm 08.06.22 Best idea is to spend a day crawling into all of the nooks and crannies, exploring every inch of th
Main Engine Vented Loop smokey73 at 3:10pm 08.06.22 Wow - it must be really hidden on my 40.5? @Terry Cox I recall you had a 40.5 so any tips on where
Boats Designs and Docs Tally Ho at 2:53pm 08.06.22 Congratulations on your new boat! I am sure it will be a learning experience as any almost 40 year
Shore pwr plugs Siamese at 2:22pm 08.06.22 Another vote for Smart Plug here. Doesn't seem like a place to skimp.
Shore pwr plugs Davidasailor26 at 2:13pm 08.06.22 All the others, including the smart plug don't really seem to be an improvement and I believe Boate
Semco vs CETOL? arf145 at 2:12pm 08.06.22 I absolutely agree that that looks fantastic, @capta! But I would either run around putting doilies
Quiet Air Conditioning on Mooring capta at 2:08pm 08.06.22 If you've got the money for LifePo, by all means go on ahead. Otherwise, for those few unbearably ho
Semco vs CETOL? (2) capta at 2:00pm 08.06.22 In my opinion, varnish is the only way to go! Nothing, absolutely nothing shows how much you care fo

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