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Diesel Stalls at Idle jfmid at 2:33pm 06.08.10 Ask All Sailors 14/9828 Hello all, My O'day 272LE has a 10 hp inboard Universal Diesel. I had to transport her down from R
steering cable clamps Tom J at 2:15pm 06.08.10 Catalina 310 3/2489 I was just running some electrical wires through my steering compartment, when I noticed several lum
Engine ventilation Dean11478 at 2:07pm 06.08.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1041 I've owned a 1984 O'day 28 for 13 years. It was purchased from the original owner. Over the years
Adding A/c to 1979 C-30 stayare at 1:22pm 06.08.10 Catalina 30 4/2269 If anyone has added a/c to an older C-30 I would appreciate any tips, recommendations or warnings to
How to rig jack (safety) lines morris at 1:06pm 06.08.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/2060 We have a Hunter 30. I was told we should rig jack lines to clip our harnesses to. Any ideas on the
White colour code from Oceanis 343 Siela at 1:03pm 06.08.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1914 Hello. I would like to know the white colour code from the Oceanis 343. I need to repair the gelcoat
scuppers cat30 at 12:48pm 06.08.10 Catalina 30 0/1661 has anyone added an additional scupper thru the toerail to allow drainage from the side deck adjacen
Would like to see a F285 in Hampton Roads area mark_swart at 12:20pm 06.08.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1287 I am considering a F285 as my next boat but would like to see inside of one and hopefully get out fo
Partially extended swing keel Catalina87 at 11:28am 06.08.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1379 I recently bought a 25' Catalina with a swing keel. A couple of questions: Can I safely sail with
Best lines for halyards? best mast lights? Lynnie at 11:21am 06.08.10 Ask All Sailors 8/4101 Hi folks, I'm looking for information about the best lines for halyards and the best mast lights
Inboard for a 25 Tug Captain D at 10:29am 06.08.10 Day Sailers 4/1573 Looking for the pros and cons for installing an inboard in a 25 that was not built to have one...
diesel heater dutchy at 10:15am 06.08.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1262 I have a Wabasto AT 3500 forced air furnace on my '83 Hunter 34. The boat is new to me and I am try
More help with LED bulbs PrincessoftheLake at 9:09am 06.08.10 Big Boats 9/2029 I am hoping someone can help me. Back in 2008 I ordered 10 led bulbs from superbrightleds to replac
Fuse Box/Electrical 1981Lancer at 7:44am 06.08.10 Lancer 8/3291 Where do I find the fuse box on my 1981 Lancer? Everything works excpet the electrical wall plugs in
Sail Slides And Shakles Rxman47 at 7:30am 06.08.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1211 Ok, I've Called Hunter And Selden To Get The Size Of The Sail Slides And Shackles, And No One Can Te
Keep your eyes open for us Jim Seamans at 5:52am 06.08.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2134 Joan and I are heading out for about two weeks this Thursday June 10. Plan to sail down the Potomac
Raw water strainer KandD at 5:28am 06.08.10 Big Boats 11/2837 I opened the water strainer for the first time since the boat came into production (judged from the
yanmar yse8 has a knoking sound ocbew at 5:22am 06.08.10 Ask All Sailors 31/11515 hi every one. i'm new here. i would like your help if you can. i have a irwin 10/4 with a yanmar ys
placement of fire extinquisers Ginger80 at 2:53am 06.08.10 Catalina 309 Group Forum 4/2489 :confused:i just got our 309 in the water and to our home port . I am at a loss as to where to place
Boom to Bimini Clearance Neil McDonald at 12:14am 06.08.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2039 Today I agreed to have a custom bimini built for my boat by a very experienced local professional. H

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Instrument Package Recommendation jssailem at 4:49pm 06.14.22 Just go to the nearest chandler... I'd say West Marine, but that is like a candy store for sailors.
Stress Cracking Along The Hull Just Below The Waterline and The Rudder Shaft jssailem at 4:40pm 06.14.22 If the rest of the boat - The rigging, the sails, the engine, the interior the electronics all look
delay relay for when bilge pump on sunlover at 4:23pm 06.14.22 Interesting idea on the count meter. I think I found the part.
Stress Cracking Along The Hull Just Below The Waterline and The Rudder Shaft jmcdowel at 4:20pm 06.14.22 Thanks for the comments thus far. Its true, I can't speak to the past history wrt to impacts or grou
Instrument Package Recommendation jaysweet at 4:11pm 06.14.22 I installed a Raymarine Axiom 9 last August. You can display depth, SOG (speed), and other things wh
Threshold/trigger to add main twist back in for very light conditions Don Guillette at 3:46pm 06.14.22 [QUOTE="Eclectic, post: 1748448, member: 126506" One or two inches at a time and wait for the chan
BOAT INSURANCE/BOAT RELOCATION The_Sailing_Pelican at 3:40pm 06.14.22 Thx sooooo much for your time/effort... You're appreciated
BOAT INSURANCE/BOAT RELOCATION The_Sailing_Pelican at 3:39pm 06.14.22 When you get the boat to Florida, are you going to put her in the water through hurricane season or
Where Is Your Battery Charger? mikeracca at 3:31pm 06.14.22
delay relay for when bilge pump on smokey73 at 3:29pm 06.14.22 I'm not sure I'd go the route of an alarm after the bilge pump runs "for a few minutes". You bilge
BOAT INSURANCE/BOAT RELOCATION Scott T-Bird at 3:21pm 06.14.22 When you get the boat to Florida, are you going to put her in the water through hurricane season or
Grounding two isolated battery banks Hayden Watson at 3:19pm 06.14.22 This is an important point. I'm not sure your setup will directly damage the LFP but they may not
BOAT INSURANCE/BOAT RELOCATION (2) sail sfbay at 3:13pm 06.14.22 .........Should I inform the insurance company that the boat is gonna be traveling or just insure an
BOAT INSURANCE/BOAT RELOCATION dlochner at 3:05pm 06.14.22 If you are not honest with the insurance company and you file a claim, they will deny the claim beca
Grounding two isolated battery banks Hayden Watson at 3:00pm 06.14.22 Except for LiFePo batteries that is not true. You are mixing FLA characteristics with LiFePo opera
Grounding two isolated battery banks Hayden Watson at 2:58pm 06.14.22 First, let me say that my intent here is not to criticize the system you have designed it is to try
Hiring a skipper The_Sailing_Pelican at 2:38pm 06.14.22 Ok... Its been decided to travel over land instead. Less risks, also found a good price for the move
C320 Refrigerator kappykaplan at 1:40pm 06.14.22 Water cooled? Air cooled? Circuit breaker on? Brand? Photos?
Waterline Width CHris F at 1:34pm 06.14.22 Thank you for that information, I will,pass it on,
Waterline Width Gary Holcombe at 1:13pm 06.14.22 The ODay 20 waterline is 17.25 feet. The trailer just needs adjustable bunks so you can move them i

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