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We made it! I took my fiancee on her first overnight trip on my boat and it was a success despite a
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I need a little guidance on wiring up my boat. I should also mention that I have no idea what I'm d
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Hello Everyone! The old story: a 26S with a strong tendency of weather helm. I have a 150% Genoa
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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
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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
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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
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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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