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Putting away sails Mac at 7:03am 08.13.10 Ask All Sailors 8/4117 What does everyone else do? I just push my fore sails down the hatch when I'm done for the day. My
Happy Friday the 13th Brian D at 5:56am 08.13.10 Sails Call Lounge 2/3184 Do you know the origins of Friday the 13th? It is believed to have been started when on 13 October,
Northeast Harbor Race Tim R. at 5:32am 08.13.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1999 I and some friends at our yacht club are organizing the 3rd annual Northeast Harbor Race. It is an
Fordeck Bungee Ducati at 4:42am 08.13.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2919 When we drop our headsails I would like to add some type of bungee contraption to our fordeck. (So t
Louvered Doors???suggestions? SURFJAT at 4:05am 08.13.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2308 Hey Guys, Great To Be Back On The Water Again...just Recently Bought A C'c 25...great Little Boat ,
Passage 42 props eianm at 11:54pm 08.12.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1206 have just purchased a 1991 42 and am looking forward to some real relaxation! During the trials the
2011 Lake Havasu Pocket Cruiser's CaptDon01 at 11:44pm 08.12.10 Catalina 22 9/2659 2011 Lake Havasu Pocket Cruiser's Update I wanted to let everyone know about an event this February
cracks in the outer shell CoolJ at 9:01pm 08.12.10 Day Sailers 0/1394 My Hunter 170 is in Minnesota, and is stored in a very cold garage over the winter. I've noticed ov
Smith Mtn Lake, VA John3018 at 8:25pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2744 Can anyone tell me about sailing on SML? Are winds favorable or fickle? Any marinas to recommend?
Radio Check Benny at 8:17pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 18/4404 The other day I used Sea Tow's automated radio check system in Tampa Bay and it was kind of cool. Y
The Perfect Storm? (Really: H45DS steering issue) H45DS at 6:51pm 08.12.10 Big Boats 5/2265 Questions on a H45DS steering issue This is my first post to the board, and it is a long one so ple
reverse gear javelin at 6:42pm 08.12.10 Catalina 30 4/1668 Just bought a 1982 Catalina 30 with 30 hp gas engine. Have trouble getting tranny into reverse. Won'
How to dry out the ballast tank on my 26D r.oril at 6:37pm 08.12.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2776 I did a quick search for this info but most threads were about how to use chems to kill the mussel.
shift cable length secondwind410 at 6:35pm 08.12.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1255 I have to replace a shift and throttle cable on my 1998 hunter 410. I was able to get a number off
reverse gear javelin at 6:31pm 08.12.10 Catalina 30 5/2434 Just bought a 1982 Catalina 30 with 30HP gasoline engine. Here is my problem. When I put the trans
3QM30F with JH mounts? (1) sail_4_me at 6:05pm 08.12.10 The Cherubini Hunters 20/7299 I'm looking into replacing the mounts on my 3QM30F ( 1983 37 cutter ) because I'm getting a lot of n
buyers/sellers-market gmeyerga at 6:04pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2568 Here's the dilemma: Should one trade with the convenient local store and its prices, or should one g
New Mac Owner alaskan mainer at 5:38pm 08.12.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1625 Just purchased a 1983 Mac 22 to sail on Sebago Lake Maine. Boat has been well cared for and my saili
Should the swing keel be primed? Jim Eller at 5:30pm 08.12.10 Catalina 22 3/1497 I recently purchased a Catalina 22 -1987 Mark 1. It was left sitting in the water for about three y
DC Service On lamp replacement (1) abyssal at 3:35pm 08.12.10 Catalina 310 3/1754 On my AC/DC distribution panel, the "DC Service On" light just recently stopped working.From what I

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Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator adamv at 12:40pm 05.18.22 Some older boats had an analog volt meter on the DC panel. It could give a very rough idea of batte
Thru-Hull Stats (1) jssailem at 12:39pm 05.18.22 Failure modes need consideration: With a seacock located in an exposed (you can easily step on it o
MRBF Fuse Required Scott T-Bird at 12:35pm 05.18.22 @Nichole340 yes, you are interpreting the chart correctly. By way of explanation, you are basically
Thru-Hull Stats Ralph Johnstone at 12:34pm 05.18.22 Yes. Groco Flanged Ball valves. Looking like that, you're going to want to protect the surface wi
Electrical Question (Advice Needed) rlongfield at 11:51am 05.18.22 Your list makes me think what you really need first is a larger boat!;) Mainsail has some useful w
Electrical Question (Advice Needed) rlongfield at 11:48am 05.18.22 (though you didn't mention fans). Thanks, I can't believe I forgot fans, added to the list now!
Electrical Question (Advice Needed) Justin_NSA at 11:45am 05.18.22 Your list makes me think what you really need first is a larger boat!;) Mainsail has some useful wr
Thru-Hull Stats (2) dlochner at 11:41am 05.18.22 But @dlochner , does your boat have flanged thru-hulls or no ? Yes. Groco Flanged Ball valves. Or
Electrical Question (Advice Needed) rlongfield at 11:27am 05.18.22 Possibly even when away from the boat, like Allen did at L-36.com? That last application might call
Thru-Hull Stats Ralph Johnstone at 11:10am 05.18.22 But @dlochner , does your boat have flanged thru-hulls or no ?
Thru-Hull Stats Ralph Johnstone at 11:08am 05.18.22 some boat builders have been known to install the through hull and then just attach a valve to the
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator Davidasailor26 at 11:05am 05.18.22 Secondly the owners manual mentions (without illustration or location) the battery condition indica
silly question on gas detector dlochner at 11:02am 05.18.22 1) close to the floor with 12V access. 2) it's right next to the galley. 3) aft cabin has the propa
silly question on gas detector sunlover at 11:00am 05.18.22 Why? The place to locate them is beneath potential leaks, under the stove, near the bottom of the p
silly question on gas detector Head Sail at 10:54am 05.18.22 Then I wondered if some nocturnal flatulence may set it off. Valid concern? There is a way t
silly question on gas detector dlochner at 10:51am 05.18.22 I'm switching to a surface mount device and I'll install it below the battery isolators on my Benet
silly question on gas detector sunlover at 10:44am 05.18.22 If you've got night time flatulence that creates a nuisance alarm in your gas detector, I would say
O'day 23 need sliding companionway hatch Project_Mayhem at 10:14am 05.18.22 This guy might have some useful parts as well NUMEROUS PARTS FROM SANTANA ODAY BALBOA ENSENADA - boa
Trailer for a Fin Keel? Project_Mayhem at 10:09am 05.18.22 Some paints need to be splashed after drying but it's generally not an issue. Just read the datashee
Thru-Hull Stats Don S/V ILLusion at 10:09am 05.18.22

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