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Radio Check Benny at 8:17pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 18/4477 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 5/2309 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 4/1775 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 12/2827 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 2/1275 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 5/2536 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 20/7552 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 10/2612 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 6/1654 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 3/1529 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 3/1844 On my AC/DC distribution panel, the "DC Service On" light just recently stopped working.From what I
cabin lights question squansteve at 2:55pm 08.12.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2924 Hello all. :confused: Does anyone have advice concerning DC cabin lights on a 34' MKII? When i swi
Battery Charger Replacement butchrobbins at 2:20pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 10/3274 :confused:I need to replace my battery charger. However, it is a 30amp and I can't find one. I was
H22 keel inarathree at 2:18pm 08.12.10 Smaller Boats 2/1190 I bought an H22 three weeks ago. The po stated that it needed bottom paint and should have the keel
Hand Held VHF Radio connected to Mast Antenna? estopa at 2:08pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2350 Is it possible to operate a handheld VHF connected to a full size antenna located on the mast? I kno
auto-pilot location butchrobbins at 1:45pm 08.12.10 Catalina 310 3/1973 I have a Raymarine autopilot and it looks like lightning got it. :cussing: Where does the "brain" fo
Hunter 41 AC roan at 1:38pm 08.12.10 Big Boats 6/6547 Hi: I am thinking of upgrading my H 33 2006. It has vertical battans and shoal keel. I am thinking o
Help! I need measurements Fogcutter at 1:34pm 08.12.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1066 Hello, Is there anyone out there that owns a 1966 or 67 O'Day Ospray 16 footer. I need to know the e
Campbell 3 blade prop Andr� R. at 1:12pm 08.12.10 Big Boats 9/2290 I'm in the process (actually it's getting higher in the chain of things to do) to get a 3 blade prop
1993 Port Screens Jeff at 12:54pm 08.12.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1477 I'm reading from the archives and the Lewmar website that ports made pre 1996 can't use the newer st

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Winch Installation Tally Ho at 7:15pm 07.11.22
Beneteau Oceanis - tips for draining bilge? SycloneDriver at 7:09pm 07.11.22 My boat doesn't drain well either. Some of the stringers do not have holes that would allow the wat
Re-leather the Wheel? Rick D at 7:08pm 07.11.22 PM me who. thanks.
Halyard choice opinions... (1) jonelli at 7:03pm 07.11.22 We have been using NE Ropes VPC for several years. It has a low stretch high tech core and a polyes
Starting my LFP build. Hayden Watson at 6:56pm 07.11.22 Wow, that's awesome. I mean, the battery system, and your reporting on it! My "dream" system woul
Halyard choice opinions... dlochner at 6:43pm 07.11.22 We have been using NE Ropes VPC for several years. It has a low stretch high tech core and a polyest
Starting my LFP build. Hayden Watson at 6:43pm 07.11.22 Thank you! Ugh, the height might prevent me from implementing this on my Tartan 3800. This boat w
Funny Friday!!! Crusty Ol Salt at 6:42pm 07.11.22 The PO told you that he just changed all the filters https://i.postimg.cc/mDmjyK2w/20220710-110423.
Beneteau Oceanis - tips for draining bilge? Davidasailor26 at 6:41pm 07.11.22
Winch Installation dlochner at 6:37pm 07.11.22 Redo it for the backing plate or adding more butyl along with filling with epoxy? Fill the old ho
Winch Installation SailorElliot at 6:22pm 07.11.22 Easy answer, fix them. An alternative to a backing plate is to use double thick fender washers. St
H41ds steering lube Nachismo at 6:18pm 07.11.22
Winch Installation dlochner at 6:06pm 07.11.22 Easy answer, fix them. An alternative to a backing plate is to use double thick fender washers. Sta
What Changes are happening in Your neighborhood? Brian D at 6:01pm 07.11.22 The Marina management is reaching out to local marinas asking for assistance in a way that would hel
Garmin GPSMAP 942 MFD Routing to Raymarine Auto Pilot? CowboyWay at 5:39pm 07.11.22 I think you need to hit "go to", I don't use the "route to" at all because I only steer to one wayp
House Battery Recommendation dlochner at 5:33pm 07.11.22 Its that time - I have two Lifeline 4DL 210 aH AGM batteries that now need to go.......anyone have
solution for rigid solar panels on hunter 45 ds 2010 (1) Jack Barnes at 5:30pm 07.11.22 We put 2X160 panels on the davits and above the help and bimini,
Im pretty proud of this so posting it here too dlochner at 5:29pm 07.11.22 Man... the shed envy here is strong! Almost every time I post a picture the shed gets comments!
High Alt Low at tip of Yucatan? jssailem at 5:18pm 07.11.22 Have not found anything off of Yucatan. There is a Disturbance that is a low level concern 30% ht
House Battery Recommendation jviss at 5:00pm 07.11.22 You can replace 400 ah AGM with 300 ah LiPo I think LiPo's are too dangerous for boats. When I ch

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