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2x6V or 1x12V -- Trojan T-105's ?? Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 6:22am 02.14.10 Ask All Sailors 13/2899 We have 6 Trojan T-105's, 6-Volt batteries in our house bank. They are hooked up as 3x12V, for app
2 4d battery boxes Lee Coller at 10:06pm 02.13.10 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 3/2124 I have two 4D battery boxes, available to the first person who will pick them up from me or pay me t
Hunter 27 revival post #4 2/13/2010 exhaust fix, cushions (17) emkay at 6:33pm 02.13.10 The Cherubini Hunters 2/2152 I hate starting a project when one isn't finished yet (nav station/electrical) but this one can be d
H23 trailer daddydno at 4:07pm 02.13.10 Smaller Boats 3/1288 I'm looking to buy a H23 without a trailer. In making one I'm curious if the keel will support the w
Installing a Jabsco manual marine head MartinLanglois at 12:27pm 02.13.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/6587 Hello, With spring coming up shortly (not enough) I'm thinking about the next mods I will do to my
buying a 192 docnwhine at 11:58am 02.13.10 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1505 Any info on why I cant find a lot of information on a 192 1986 model.
centerboard pendant install Jack Austin at 11:07am 02.13.10 Ask An Oday Owner 15/3833 Have an O'day 25 and want to install new pendant that I will purchase from D ' R Marine. How is this
Water in the bilge ultrahog at 11:05am 02.13.10 Ask All Sailors 12/2605 I am considering buying a Ericson 1984 35-3 sailboat and as I was checking it out there was about 2-
Missing port light bobjames at 9:50am 02.13.10 Catalina 310 9/2827 I was just looking at the February issue of Mainsheet in the 310 section. There are pictures of thre
Dock lines neshanic_nj at 8:25am 02.13.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2833 I recently purchased a Catalina 30 and I need to replace the dock lines. Does anyone have recommenda
What are C36 floor boards made of?? garyejones at 7:58am 02.13.10 Big Boats 2/2574 Can someone knowledgeable about this give me some advice. I need to replace the floor boards of my C
question on S2 8M yomoma at 7:16am 02.13.10 S2 6/2382 Hey guys I got a 1982 S2 8M boat, can yall tell me the differences in a 8A,8B,8C ?? Also looking
Atomic 4 Engine DRSNOOK27 at 4:49am 02.13.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1567 I want to get rid of my Atomic 4 gas engine. I have a 27'. Has anyone done this and if so what kind
Lewmar 600 anchor winless Keymastr at 4:25am 02.13.10 Ask All Sailors 1/3312 I need to replace the motor in my windless Lew 60540k12 for the kit I do not want the kit just the
Catalina Smile cromer at 8:39pm 02.12.10 Catalina 30 3/3285 In the middle of 1988 Catalina stopped using the wooden insert in the bilge between the top layer of
De-humidifiers 1Goldie at 8:33pm 02.12.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2068 Our new 36'Hunter is starting to grow mold. Being in Seattle, she stays at the dock all year. I got
Big enough? jimmyb at 8:19pm 02.12.10 Trailer Sailors 20/11719 Hello folks, Help a new guy if you would. Will be starting to sail this upcoming season when ice br
1989 Hunter Mast issues slavanaway at 7:46pm 02.12.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2520 I am looking at a 1989 Legend 40 as a boat to go from SF to Mexico and beyond. The basics look ok. T
Jib and Main Sheets awoody at 7:27pm 02.12.10 Smaller Boats 6/1720 I acquired my 1994 Hunter 26 in 2009. Before spring I am planning to change out my main and jib shee
Round 1 to BMW Oracle Ray Bowles at 4:23pm 02.12.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2185 The site americascup.com has a live feed of the races and news conferences afterward. There are

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26D windows..... finding41 at 3:37am 08.31.21 If you have the tools it's not hard to make them yourself. I made the ones for my 26D out of a half
The 260 is home! Ottdreamer at 3:23am 08.31.21 I'm jealous! I did see one in Vancouver yesterday, Craigslist.
Invest 99L kappykaplan at 3:11am 08.31.21 Glad you fared well, @BigEasy :beer:
Invest 99L (1) BigEasy at 2:46am 08.31.21 Crazy times! Completed 30 hour evac (not by boat) approximately 150 miles East of home. Retuned ho
Webbing: Sew or Tie All U Get at 2:15am 08.31.21
Fuel line crack. Josko at 11:20pm 08.30.21 It may be possible and if you have cracks in the fuel lines they are well past their prime and need
Fuel line crack. Josko at 11:15pm 08.30.21 My marine insurance company wanted all fuel hoses replaced after five years. Thats good for your o
Webbing: Sew or Tie (1) thinwater at 9:24pm 08.30.21 Thanks. Isn't Dyneema singlebraid rope? I've read that webbing is preferable because it won't roll
Surveys are a waste of money JRT at 8:35pm 08.30.21 I think it comes down to each person's risk acceptance level and personal financial situation. Nev
26S Considering new prop. Tedd at 8:33pm 08.30.21 I think you're theory is correct. But I'm surprised you're such a speed demon! I owned a 26S for fou
The 260 is home! Tedd at 8:30pm 08.30.21 I'm jealous!
Battery power Benny17441 at 8:08pm 08.30.21 Battery voltage should be checked wit the batteries at rest (no loads-no charge) for at least 2-3 ho
Webbing: Sew or Tie MikeHoncho at 7:43pm 08.30.21 A proper jackline design keeps the user from falling over the side preventing the user to be suspend
Alternator shutoff switch? leo310 at 7:38pm 08.30.21 Argo FET Battery Isolators Similarly to diode battery isolators, FET isolators allow simultaneous c
Alternator shutoff switch? leo310 at 7:34pm 08.30.21 Yes diode battery isolators do have a high voltage drop but the Victron FET isolators have virtually
Help with a fresh water system issue lemoiney at 7:02pm 08.30.21 Agree with others that it sounds like a leak on the suction side of the pump. For their more recent
Mast mounting a whisker pole - sticker shock LeeandRick at 6:58pm 08.30.21 One final question - what's the best way to determine the right height for the ring (e.g. so the p
Auto-Pilots Apex at 6:44pm 08.30.21 Watching spme intro videos and past semonars on the youtoobs...b&g is more sailor oriented, garmin s
Alternator shutoff switch? DayDreamer41 at 6:34pm 08.30.21 Alternator are wired to the starter then to the starter battery ... so unless you disconnect the ba
Auto-Pilots nramsey at 5:47pm 08.30.21 I don't know if that is logical. I have an Alfa autopilot with an underdeck ram that is very effici

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