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Refrigeration kit bigsick at 4:24pm 05.02.10 Mid-Size Boats 5/2072 I have a nice ice box in my 2003 326. I would like to upgrade to a real refrigerator, any good plac
Engine whistle or squeek bigsick at 4:23pm 05.02.10 Mid-Size Boats 8/1939 I have a Yanmar 2GM20f in my 2003 326. When I am at low rpm their is a slight whistle or squeek com
Tiller autopilot bcollis at 3:06pm 05.02.10 Smaller Boats 4/1746 So I took the family out for the first time this weekend on the 25.5. It was also the first time I h
Overheating Engine Steph at 3:02pm 05.02.10 Ask All Sailors 22/5694 My Westerbeke 13 Diesel has been overheating. It runs fine but when the temp gets over 205 degrees
battery charger location on a Vision 32 rickgosselin at 3:01pm 05.02.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1430 :eek:Does anyone know where the battery charger is located on the Vision 32. I have a breaker switc
Put that pencil sharpener back onboard your boat! Roger Long at 2:57pm 05.02.10 Ask All Sailors 10/3091 http://blog.geogarage.com/2010/04/waas-geo-satellite-going-down.html The Federal Aviation Administr
Dock Lines Nereussailor at 2:13pm 05.02.10 Ask All Sailors 12/3079 I need to buy some new dock lines, and am on a little bit of a budget. I don't want to skimp, but I
Nice Weekend sail Bad Obsession at 1:43pm 05.02.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2342 We made it! I took my fiancee on her first overnight trip on my boat and it was a success despite a
tiller wobble jcwlbw at 1:07pm 05.02.10 Smaller Boats 5/2000 The tiller on my H26 wobbles at the attachment to the rudder. It appears the plastic on either side
"Blue water", 30ft+ recommendations Skipper at 12:35pm 05.02.10 Ask All Sailors 10/7666 I have been looking for a 30-33 ft cruiser that will sail fast(ish) and be on the upper end of seawo
Stuff Tom Hoffman at 11:47am 05.02.10 Trailer Sailors 15/3998 Hi Everyone, Finally yesterday, I managed to get the boat cleaned out and the mast off and down o
Hatch Knobs jorgefife at 11:19am 05.02.10 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2261 I want to remove the hatch knobs (Bomar) that are attached to the lifting part (the ones who secure
Ensenada Race 2010 Rick D at 11:01am 05.02.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2486 Did any of you guys do the Newport Beach to Ensenada BC race this year? There were 217 boats entere
Pump for A/C betzhunter at 9:41am 05.02.10 Big Boats 2/1188 We just purchased a 1984 Hunter 34' a few weeks ago and we are doing some updates and clean up to th
Manual & Auto Yanmar 3JH3E Engine Shut down Ron McCoy at 9:02am 05.02.10 Ask All Sailors 0/2742 For those of you who have both the auto (red push button) engine shut down and a manual (pull/push)
For your use - A nice, clean C30 interior layout (1) SailingWebGuy at 8:46am 05.02.10 Catalina 30 1/2558 I whipped this up this morning. Needed a general interior layout...one that I could scale up and it
Help me complete the diagram!...please (1) SailingWebGuy at 7:55am 05.02.10 Catalina 30 1/1690 I need a little guidance on wiring up my boat. I should also mention that I have no idea what I'm d
26S weather helm - replace Genoa with jib? MaCS70 at 7:52am 05.02.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/4120 Hello Everyone! The old story: a 26S with a strong tendency of weather helm. I have a 150% Genoa
Same battery type with ACR? Berndahle at 7:00am 05.02.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1809 I'm planning on running my two 4D AGM batteries in parallel as my house bank on switch #1 and adding
Varnish Woes sandpiper10471 at 6:53am 05.02.10 Ask All Sailors 13/2653 The teak strips beside my companionway were beautiful varnished gold but as the finish was getting a

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Wire Size Project_Mayhem at 9:14am 06.09.22 I don't think I understand this table, I'm assuming that an 18awg wire can handle 10amps at 75C, 20
Does 2008 Hunter 45 CC have a screen in the fuel tank pick up tube. Ralph Johnstone at 9:08am 06.09.22 Have surging issues from 2000 to 2500 Does this mean it doesn't surge above 2500 RPM ? I would t
Yanmar 2qm20 wet exhaust pipe Kingjus at 9:02am 06.09.22 The high cost is probably because you're going from 2'' to 1 1/2. You might try installing a short
Buff buff buff DayDreamer41 at 8:54am 06.09.22 Best results you will ever see https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/tips-for-a-great-buff-wax.1
Wire Size DayDreamer41 at 8:43am 06.09.22 The temperature is in reference to insulation of the wire and not the ambient temperature of the spa
Wire Size Davidasailor26 at 8:42am 06.09.22 I don't think I understand this table, I'm assuming that an 18awg wire can handle 10amps at 75C, 20
Does 2008 Hunter 45 CC have a screen in the fuel tank pick up tube. jim01749 at 8:37am 06.09.22 Thanks! Not a bad idea for the vent....
Does 2008 Hunter 45 CC have a screen in the fuel tank pick up tube. (1) Justin_NSA at 8:34am 06.09.22 Not sure there is one but others might know for sure. Algae probably got in there from moisture. I i
VHF at helm (possibly hands free) BarryL at 8:34am 06.09.22 Hello, My previous boat had the Simrad VHF with cradle by the helm. I installed it in 2015 and it w
Beneteau 323 questions (heave to and dodger) nitrogenase at 8:33am 06.09.22 The guy installing it is not sure how to have the screen/window strip secured aft of the traveler ov
Beneteau 323 questions (heave to and dodger) NYSail at 8:30am 06.09.22 It fits just aft of the traveler with a steep front glass. Greg
Rigging a jackline on a Hunter 23 sail sfbay at 8:29am 06.09.22 `Welcome to the forum!! Running the jackline down the middle with a padeye on one side and below the
Wire Size Justin_NSA at 8:12am 06.09.22 I beg to differ... wire nuts are the best way to connect speakers... when the give up the ghost, it
Wire Size rlongfield at 8:07am 06.09.22 wire nuts are the best way to connect speakers... This is so much easier, I've always used banana
Wire Size rlongfield at 8:03am 06.09.22 Regardless of temperature rating I would never attempt to push 20 amps through an 18 awg wire. It's
Buff buff buff (1) Justin_NSA at 7:53am 06.09.22 My go-to cleaning products are by Chemical Guys. I use them on the cars and the boat. They are gent
Yanmar 2qm20 wet exhaust pipe Claude L.-Auger at 7:37am 06.09.22 The high cost is probably because you're going from 2'' to 1 1/2. You might try installing a short p
Introduction-New Member to Forum Tedd at 7:31am 06.09.22 Welcome to sailing and to this forum, Henry! This is one of the better videos on removing a boat fr
Starting my LFP build. jviss at 7:17am 06.09.22 Well i finally did it. My LFP build is underway. Great! @edwardc yours is cool, too, but I think
Wire Size sailme88 at 7:12am 06.09.22 Wire nuts have no place on a boat. I beg to differ... wire nuts are the best way to connect speake

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