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Size of Aluminum Holding Tank rusbet at 11:12am 10.01.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 19/6146 We just bought a 1986 Monk 36. It was advertised as having a 30 gal. holding tank. The survey indi
"Moaning" Mast in Wind waterview at 11:11am 10.01.10 Ask All Sailors 9/4441 Hi. My neighbor has a large French (not Beneteau, but can't remember which one) sailboat in the wate
C22 MKII Wing Keel docon48 at 10:24am 10.01.10 Catalina 22 5/2158 I am planning on inspecting the keel bolts on my 1996 C22 MKII wing keel model. I assume that they a
Up dating an Oday 30 Joan/Bill at 9:39am 10.01.10 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2255 My wife and I have just purchased an ODay 30. The boat is in great shape the previous owners have d
Engine Zinc Replacement Spanish Dutchman at 8:12am 10.01.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2350 I have an old (1981) Yanmar 2GM and it has two engine zincs to replace. One is on the top back side
Zincs? inarathree at 7:39am 10.01.10 Ask All Sailors 11/2208 I have a Hunter 22. It has a o/b which is pulled out of the water when not in use. Should I still
replace swing keel bilgepump at 7:28am 10.01.10 Smaller Boats 8/1934 Have a damaged swiing keel on a 1985 Hunter 22. Any thoughts out there on a salvaged replacement, or
Flying boat (1) Chilidog at 7:09am 10.01.10 Ask All Sailors 11/2573 OK, these are slightly off topic, but they do look like fun. I wonder if they will be offering these
Teak Substitute = "HDPE" markp at 6:47am 10.01.10 Ask An Oday Owner 2/2390 As a 25 ' Oday owner I realized the need to replace some if not all of the teak on the boat. the gra
I don't feel Isolated anymore! Snotter at 5:52am 10.01.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1639 I recently installed a galvanic isolator. (I am writing this post away from my boat and I don't reme
Help with Hull cleaning ridesroadking1 at 5:50am 10.01.10 Ask All Sailors 7/4724 Hi, I have an oday 25, just pulled it out for the year. At my marina we have a problem with spiders
Fuel Filter Assistance Rag Bagger at 5:18am 10.01.10 Catalina 30 2/2229 Need your help! Last night I completed an oil change on my 1984 Universal M25 diesel motor without
sail size kepeterss at 4:43am 10.01.10 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1687 I measured my original Neil Pryde jib recently for replacement. I always assumed this was a 100% jib
dicka dicka at 4:28am 10.01.10 Smaller Boats 3/1537 I just purchased a 1985 22 Hunter that had been abandoned by its owner. It's in need of a lot of wor
I am in the market for a 420, what are the "Watch-outs" therobesons at 11:51pm 09.30.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1774 We are looking for a 1999 or newer 420 CC. Are there any years or certain things to watch out for?
Sh0wer on a MacGregor 25 royjohn at 11:51pm 09.30.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/4317 I know almost nothing about sailing, but after a little research, it looks like I could find an olde
Partially Hollow Core on HC37? Dan Begonia at 10:46pm 09.30.10 The Cherubini Hunters 19/2840 Does anybody know if the HC37 cutters were built with a narrow hollow void in the side deck core pa
some random pictures of some of the work done on the Midnight Star mccauley13 at 9:06pm 09.30.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1 some of the work and changes done in the past few months.
Does a Traveler make sense on a 26S Model JMonda at 9:05pm 09.30.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 28/7801 Hi Folks, I have a Mac 26S and am contemplating getting a traveler. I was wondering what makes sen
What to look for in a 222? djmeaney at 7:21pm 09.30.10 Day Sailers 9/2578 I have a lead on a 222 -- that appears to be in my price range. Unfortunately, the boat is a few ho

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Charging from a tow vehicle mermike at 9:17am 06.01.22 I'm interested in this too. @mermike - could you elaborate so we all learn a little more? My instin
Max prop issues pipedream at 9:16am 06.01.22 Yeah, maybe if PYI were given correct info. If the techs verified settings during during assembly.
Marine plywood- to use or not to use? Project_Mayhem at 9:09am 06.01.22 Call around to different lumber yards. 1/2" sheet cost me $80 a few years ago
EV 100 autopilot drive belt StephenD at 9:08am 06.01.22 The belts available online mostly say their pn is D169, and are made to work with the MK I version w
Charging from a tow vehicle mermike at 9:08am 06.01.22 Is that because of the potential current draw? Yes, exactly. If you check the wire gauge on the 7-
Charging from a tow vehicle AaronD at 9:02am 06.01.22 Is that because of the potential current draw? I'm interested in this too. @mermike - could you el
Charging from a tow vehicle AaronD at 8:58am 06.01.22 The Victron Smart Orions do not have a setting for reduced current, it would always want to put out
Beneteau 331 rear swim platform teak insert CABixler at 8:56am 06.01.22 I took it off yesterday and parts were hard and sticking but much of it was a white soupy mess. I'l
Charging from a tow vehicle Tedd at 8:56am 06.01.22 ...you should not use the trailer wiring or 7-pin plug to power the DC-DC charger. Is that because o
Charging from a tow vehicle AaronD at 8:46am 06.01.22 I do a fair amount of these installations with RV's, and you should not use the trailer wiring or 7
EV 100 autopilot drive belt Calif. Ted at 8:42am 06.01.22 Older Mark 1 wheel drives are black, gray wd's are Mark 2, they take different belts. I have purchas
Max prop issues fstbttms at 8:35am 06.01.22 concur, but better he gets correct settings for the engine/trans, so this is fixed just once. The
Max prop issues pipedream at 8:33am 06.01.22 concur, but better he gets correct settings for the engine/trans, so this is fixed just once. The y
Single-handed docking BigEasy at 8:25am 06.01.22 Oh I like that! So let me see if I have this right... you approach the dock and slip this line ove
EV 100 autopilot drive belt jssailem at 8:22am 06.01.22 :plus: i3DGear is a solid shop for some parts. He makes parts 3D printed. Is a designer and he stand
EV 100 autopilot drive belt Hayden Watson at 8:12am 06.01.22 If you are trying to keep an autopilot working it is a good idea to benchmark this web site. Autopi
Vagabond 17 - (Standing Rigging Unknown) (1) SteveG_Esc at 8:06am 06.01.22 Is this what you have on your stays? .. and it leave a little play in the tension. Hi, thanks fo
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 8:02am 06.01.22
Best Marina in San Diego? AlastairLC at 7:58am 06.01.22
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