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Running Rigging Roy10289 at 2:54pm 08.07.10 Big Boats 1/1456 I would like to replace the lines on my mainsheet,traveler,and and boom vang. I ordered a new main h
Reverse polarity test switch Gregg F at 1:26pm 08.07.10 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1689 Where can I find a replacement for my reverse polarity test switch? This is the switch in the electr
Cat 22 rigging help (9) radioguy at 12:52pm 08.07.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/2392 Hey guys, I'm the new owner of a 1979 C-22. I have a few (haha) questions about the rigging. I've
Pedestal Steering for a 26 HakunaMatata at 12:16pm 08.07.10 Day Sailers 1/1276 Do any of you have a 26 with pedestal steeering? I bought a 1986 in very good shape from a gentleme
New Cat 22 owner...and rookie! sharps4590 at 12:11pm 08.07.10 Catalina 22 8/2236 Wahl....now let me introduce myself. Name's Vic..go by sharps4590 cuz it's my favorite cartridge ri
Analog Voltmeter Gordon Taylor at 12:06pm 08.07.10 Big Boats 9/3293 The analog DC Voltmeter on main breaker panel of our 2005 38 has died. I've been looking for a repla
Salvage yard jorgefife at 11:51am 08.07.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2237 I found a neat yard with all kinds Ph: (832) 297- 4718
Which LED's For A 1983 Hunter 34 Joe Mullee at 11:32am 08.07.10 Big Boats 3/1857 I believe I have all the original lighting fixtures on my H34. Has anyone replaced the original bulb
Westerbeke Engine oil leak mameclark at 10:50am 08.07.10 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1779 Our diesel inboard developed an oil leak. It is not easy getting to the engine as we had to unscrew
What is your cunningham setup? chefmike at 9:14am 08.07.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1972 Looking at different rigging photo's I can't tell what a common set up for the cunningham is. I have
Are these cracks around the mast minor? (1) danstanford at 8:44am 08.07.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1788 As with the bad paint thread I started, I am looking for any input on these cracks (port side of the
Bad paint or blisters in the gel-coat? (2) danstanford at 8:37am 08.07.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1378 Here is a picture of the hull of a Cherubini 33 that I am looking at. I am intersted in any comments
Increasing problem with head odor cygnussailor at 8:30am 08.07.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/4734 My boat is a 1998 Catalina C400 which I purchased new. Over the last couple of years I have noticed
Bow plate? (1) dscribner at 8:20am 08.07.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1880 On the bow of my Lancer 25, there is a plastic plate the covers the very point and the edges of my b
The restoration of Lady J, week two. (10) CharlieCobra at 8:10am 08.07.10 Ask All Sailors 6/1873 Time for the weekly update on Lady J. The Port side of the hull is paint free the old fashioned way
1987 Irwin 38 MKII Chainplates mcdonasb at 7:58am 08.07.10 Irwin 1/3996 I am considering purchasing a 1987 Irwin 38 MKII and am currently undergoing a survey. The surveyor
pop up top legs craigw1997 at 7:53am 08.07.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2386 i've got a 22 mac with a pop top but no leg/braces to lock it in the up position . anyone have a pit
Does anyone recognize this boat? Gare Bear at 6:09am 08.07.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1758 I recently purchase a Macgregor 25 named Celina. The known history of the boat is Alan Mattson (de
Drilling holes in the gel coat R.S.Cape at 6:05am 08.07.10 Smaller Boats 6/3677 We ordered a companionway cover and now need to install some snaps into the fiberglass. I plan on pr
Annapolis Boats Visit Hudson River (3) Art L at 5:43am 08.07.10 Catalina 310 0/1615 I know we have some C310 fourm members from the Annapolis area so I thought I'd post these pictures.

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Grounding two isolated battery banks (1) Hayden Watson at 3:18pm 06.13.22 Hayden, yes you did. cagreen75's post was more about NON LiFePO4 systems than anything else. I ap
Is Hunter (or Marlow Hunter) Still Even in Business? SDS3 Sailors at 2:25pm 06.13.22 A recent article on the fate of the Hunter manufacturing facility in Florida. https://www.mainstree
Where Is Your Battery Charger? (1) Team118 at 2:12pm 06.13.22 I don't have the C-30 anymore, but I mounted an old Xantrex-30 3 bank charger under the nav table. I
Commodore T26 dLj at 2:05pm 06.13.22 Hi ! I'm a bit late jumping on the thread, I own a Columbia T26 Pretty much same boat as the Commod
Grand Traverse Bay tips! Epic1969 at 2:03pm 06.13.22 Awesome thanks. It looks like Omena bay is a good place to anchor out between Sutton and Northport.
Oday 28 Centerboard rigging FireWarrior423 at 1:44pm 06.13.22 Thank you, I'll let you know what I have when they put in the slings.
Grounding two isolated battery banks Stu Jackson at 1:27pm 06.13.22 I covered most of this in post #6. Hayden, yes you did. cagreen75's post was more about NON LiFeP
Legend 40.5 Chainplates ben solomon at 1:27pm 06.13.22 I have been wondering the same thing. I have a 1990 legend 37.5. I certainly do not want to start
Oday 28 Centerboard rigging twodzusfittings at 1:27pm 06.13.22 I saw you read my posting. If there are any questions, where I can help, please pm me directly. Folk
Plastimo 16274 air pump for engine room - how is it controlled? Hollyberry at 1:18pm 06.13.22 On my Oceanis 37 the fan has an interlock on the feed so it will only run when the engine is runnin
Mast bend walmsleyc at 1:12pm 06.13.22 Hollyberry is right. Your rig is a masthead B&R. So, unlike my rig, the pre-bend you set it up wit
2 blade max vs 3 blade fixed for control SEMPERAVANTI41 at 1:03pm 06.13.22 I would go with the 3 blade for reasons you noted. Also be sure to carefully check the tide & curren
Seven Mile Bridge Marathon dlochner at 1:02pm 06.13.22 It all depends on how tall your mast is, over 65 no go. There is a draw bridge between Key Largo and
Seven Mile Bridge Marathon (1) Johann at 12:59pm 06.13.22
Grounding two isolated battery banks Hayden Watson at 12:55pm 06.13.22 Although I am not an expert in this subject, combining two battery chemistries in the same circuit
Seven Mile Bridge Marathon SEMPERAVANTI41 at 12:55pm 06.13.22 Don't know about 45cc, but I know my boat cannot get under. Do you know about Snake Creek Drawbridge
Grounding two isolated battery banks Hayden Watson at 12:41pm 06.13.22 I have not followed all the details (and think the OP understand this system much better than I wil
Cockpit table material (1) Hunter DS45 - Tony at 12:32pm 06.13.22 OK thanks This is what I meant - is this what they referred to as King Starboard?
COCKPIT LINE HOLDERS Len Ingalls at 12:29pm 06.13.22 https://www.google.com/search?q=boat+circular+line+holder&client=firefox-b-d&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx
COCKPIT LINE HOLDERS Len Ingalls at 12:25pm 06.13.22 https://pilingcaps.com/line-holders.html

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