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Current draw with batteries off. Interlude at 6:07pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 8/3856 I have a 1998 Beneteau 461. There are 3 isolation switches for the batteries; positive for engine,
For those who depend upon electronics... Maine Sail at 6:03pm 07.26.10 Musings With Maine Sail 30/10327 While I still have my "DR skills" I have grown very comfortable with my electronics over the years.
QUESTION FOR ALL ODAY OWNERS about adding a seat by helm GirlSailor at 5:01pm 07.26.10 Bigger Boats 6/2775 SO i want to add a custom seat in the back of the each corner by the helm, can anyone recommend any
Bottom Paint for 1969 Sailboat raja612 at 4:26pm 07.26.10 Other Sailboats 1/1605 Looking for suggestions on bottom paint ideas for a 23' 1969 Kittiwake Sailboat. The boat will be ke
sea era lectra san problem Luke1817 at 3:48pm 07.26.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2292 Hi There, I have a Sea Era head w/ sea water pump that goes to a lectrasan system through a Y valve
Burning candles in the boat Romagic at 3:11pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 11/9273 I was always taught that open flame and boating are a bad combination. Reading through the forums
Oil Vacuum Pump To Change Oil, Filter Wrench? sigbear at 2:07pm 07.26.10 Catalina 309 Group Forum 3/2918 Can you recommend a good oil pump for the Catalina 309 oil change? and what about the filter wrench?
Magnetic Compass Alignment wgkenney at 1:30pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 31/9242 Hi all, We recently purchased a 2006 Beneteau 473. Boat is in great shape. But I have an issue w
Uniseal - How to use - For adding Vent Fitting Tartan34C at 1:08pm 07.26.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/5347 First, wow, I came upon this ask an expert forum after reaserch on improving my sanitation system, a
Help Me Pick A New Hand Held GPS Maine Sail at 1:03pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 14/3817 I want.. Good sunlight visibility Large screen (similar in size to my 176C) Ability to plug into th
How do you paint the bottom of the keel? robertsapp at 12:53pm 07.26.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3631 We've had our H336 almost a year, and before long we're going to need to do a bottom job. So here's
mcgregor 26X trailer teddybear at 12:35pm 07.26.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1876 Where would you suggest I look for a trailer for my 26X? Thanks
Harken Reefing Kit....yeah or nay? highdesertM26 at 12:33pm 07.26.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/10035 Anyone have an opinion on the Harken Single Line Reefing Kit (#430)? In researching my long term goa
Motor Mounts Needed palmettoess at 12:27pm 07.26.10 Big Boats 3/2167 ... for a Hunter 34. Any sources out there? Thanks.
Door County Sailing atwhite2 at 12:27pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1871 Good Afternoon All... Just soliciting some quickie advice, I am planning on sailing in the Door Cou
Perkins M30 Parts John1534 at 12:06pm 07.26.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1968 Seems all my favorite marine store are all closed. I'm looking for a place in Los Angeles area, for
35.5 Legend Fuel Tank Issues gersailor at 11:37am 07.26.10 Big Boats 9/3983 Hello Fellow Hunter Owners, I have owned our 1994 35.5 legend for four years and really like the
Modifications To ODay 28 - Traveler Location - Anyone have some advice or have tried to do this? Pennman at 11:27am 07.26.10 Bigger Boats 2/1893 My ODay 28 is an 83, launched in 84 that I have had for the past 11 years and sail it on the Long Is
Hand Held VHF navis at 11:22am 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 14/2765 We have been trying to get decent reception on a Hand Held VHF ICOM radio. It appears that they are
Used boat inspection questions Chilidog at 11:19am 07.26.10 Trailer Sailors 5/3072 Hi All. A new poster here with all the same usual questions. I am looking to upsize from a waterlogg

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should I be concerned ? loganmx107 at 9:54am 06.29.22 I personally wouldn't mess with that, I'd get a quote from a competent boat fiberglass guy. That d
should I be concerned ? loganmx107 at 9:52am 06.29.22 The good news is that you now have an excuse to buy some new toys....In addition to a grinder (get
should I be concerned ? loganmx107 at 9:51am 06.29.22 I don't think there is an immediate danger. Tabbing can lift off like that from a variety of reaso
recently purchased a 26D 1987 found about 200lbs of lead shot. west wind at 9:51am 06.29.22 Thanks for your input, I am removing the extra weight.
Firefly battery issues BAD ORCA at 9:46am 06.29.22 My single firefly lost about 30-40% capacity after 4-6 months of use. I also have a sterling pro ch
Covers for Dock Pilings? cymeyer at 9:25am 06.29.22 The pilings on our slip are unfinished 6x6. The issue is that in using spring lines, they get all sn
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven jonelli at 9:10am 06.29.22 Regarding type of alcohol, yes, if you can get the clean burning stuff at WM, i'd use that. Honestl
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven jonelli at 9:08am 06.29.22 Does anyone have the manual for this, or can instruct me how to use it? I need to know what kind o
Stanchion base plate replacement on H50 Dave Groshong at 8:46am 06.29.22 We have the bases here, email us for any questions you might have: https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp
Cabin recessed light wiring diagram KXL at 8:46am 06.29.22 Refer to pages 60+ for electrical circuit diagram in the manual in this link: GENERAL 12V SCHEMATIC
H240 spreader support toggles (1) chriscampbell at 8:40am 06.29.22 I'm having a hard time picturing what you mean by "toggles on the spreader support lines". This is
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven tfox2069 at 8:20am 06.29.22 So do they make stove and oven combos that use the small, portable, propane canisters? Not for mar
DOWNWIND Tedd at 8:08am 06.29.22 A sailmaker in my hometown says "One degree at one mile equals 90 feet" as in 90 feet lost or gained
Furler ID jssailem at 7:39am 06.29.22 It looks used... The line looks ready for replacement. Does is still work? Not sure of the make. The
H240 spreader support toggles Crazy Dave Condon at 7:39am 06.29.22 @rgranger Follow up with this poster. Dealing with health issues right now dave
H240 spreader support toggles rgranger at 7:31am 06.29.22 I'm having a hard time picturing what you mean by "toggles on the spreader support lines".
Covers for Dock Pilings? NYSail at 7:30am 06.29.22 I bought a roll of used fire hose online and have it for these special occasions. Good Luck Greg
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets (1) chriscampbell at 7:30am 06.29.22 PS - a cleat like this is what the boat came with...
should I be concerned ? (5) rgranger at 7:28am 06.29.22 The good news is that you now have an excuse to buy some new toys....In addition to a grinder (get a
DOWNWIND Don Guillette at 7:28am 06.29.22 A comment on experts: over my life time I've encountered many experts on a lot of life subjects - in

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