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New rudder for my H260 pfchenier at 12:25pm 03.25.10 Smaller Boats 2/1262 Hello, I'm in the process of changing the foss foam rudder (H260) I have to a Idasailor.I'm not s
outboard or Rudder Steering?? rod1029 at 12:15pm 03.25.10 Ask All Sailors 15/7957 So here is the Question at hand: does one control the vessel with the rudder, or with the direction
VC-17 thinner Pat T at 11:42am 03.25.10 Ask All Sailors 7/10791 It's that time again. Finally. I read in a previous post that VC-17 can be thinned using isopropyl a
Hunter 23 Sliding Hatch Question MrUnix at 10:35am 03.25.10 Smaller Boats 6/4299 First off, I'd like to say hello to everyone and introduce myself as this is my first post here. T
Stuffing size? Steelshooter at 7:33am 03.25.10 Catalina 30 5/1642 Hi all, I'm getting ready to get my 1977 30 ready to put her back in the water and thought I would r
shaft coupling for hunter 35.5 minvan91 at 6:18am 03.25.10 Big Boats 7/1991 I am trying to separate the coupling from the shaft on my 1992 hunter 35.5. I'm sure that many othe
23.5 Questions Spiderjohn69 at 4:00am 03.25.10 Smaller Boats 8/2251 I've just purchased a 1993 23.5 that was part of an estate sale. The family was not familiar with t
A Rich H tank Roger Long at 3:33am 03.25.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2370 By the end of the day, I should have installed one of the better ideas I've run across to increase r
First Trip to Catalina Island rohare at 8:55pm 03.24.10 Destinations 10/5191 Hi all, I am preparing to make my first long (I guess that's relative) trip; from Long Beach harbour
Valiant 40 paint progress, for those interested. (5) CharlieCobra at 8:07pm 03.24.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2364 Finished the prep the other day. http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Beth/005-1.
A neat idea sailaway78 at 7:53pm 03.24.10 Ask All Sailors 14/2406 For me at least. While back was wandering around in a dollar store. I know, but it's really OK to
Hood roller furler issue (1) oldjags at 6:07pm 03.24.10 Big Boats 2/1379 I'm getting ready to re-step the mast on my 1994 Legend 37.5 with the Hood roller furler and need so
Waxing bottom vs painting bottom seamansg at 5:51pm 03.24.10 Catalina 22 4/2815 Waxing bottom not a very good idea ect. Hi, I was told at the marine store that I can wax the botto
cutless bearing replacement. bobleeper at 5:23pm 03.24.10 Big Boats 1/1746 Looking to replace the cutless bearing on a 36 catalina when I haul out next month. Understand there
Hunter HIN deciphering fiestaMojo at 5:21pm 03.24.10 The Cherubini Hunters 2/5037 Hey all, my first post as a new owner of a 1981 Hunter Cherubini 33!!! I might have a slight problem
Sailing To Catalina ken/seadreams at 4:30pm 03.24.10 Smaller Boats 3/1426 Has anybody sailed to Catalina on a H260 ? Any problems/concerns/issues ?
Angle Grinder Triple Point at 3:39pm 03.24.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/3506 Anyone had experience (good or bad) with a particular brand of angle grinder? I'm about ready to div
Yanmar Dual Belt Pulley jdgrnt66 at 3:25pm 03.24.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2271 Hello. Just Putting A Feeler Out. Anyone Know Where To Find A Dual 1/2" Altenator Belt Pulley For A
Need Help w/ Battery Cable Sizing rbmcintire at 2:51pm 03.24.10 Catalina 30 5/2015 Ok, my journey continues. So far I have not been able to understand the parameters to decide on sizi
Garhauer Marine Don Guillette at 2:04pm 03.24.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/5150 Normally, I don't bother discussing marine products here - I leave that to the maintenance forums -

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Adding Freon to Isotherm ASU 3751Refridgeration unit Crusty Ol Salt at 4:06am 05.14.22 Just remember too much is just as bad as too little
Adding Freon to Isotherm ASU 3751Refridgeration unit rajhnsn at 3:39am 05.14.22 This is exactly what I need. I'll let you know how I make out. Thank you very much.
Adding Freon to Isotherm ASU 3751Refridgeration unit (1) Marmalade at 3:26am 05.14.22 I had this issue with a brand-new Isotherm Compact 2013, and reached-out to Isotherm/IndelWebasto an
Where do you keep the booze? fred1diver at 3:10am 05.14.22
Looking for a recommendation for foam teak All U Get at 2:59am 05.14.22 Sailrite started to carry it.
Low friction rings All U Get at 2:53am 05.14.22 I made my own with Dyneema and used them to redirect lines and as emergency connections With a mecha
Near the end. SFS at 2:14am 05.14.22 I tried that with wife's shoes. Retreated to the position of asking her to check if she already ha
Low friction rings Jaxn at 10:41pm 05.13.22 I like the tylaska rings, but haven't tried others. I'm using them for inhaulers, vang cascade, etc.
Charging from a tow vehicle JoeWhite at 9:42pm 05.13.22 dlochner explained well and comete. Thanks for the explanation.
315 Battery Meter Benny17441 at 9:27pm 05.13.22 It depends on how are the batteries wired. You could have the two house batteries wired in parallel
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 8:49pm 05.13.22 So the brown delivery truck dropped off a brown box full of goodies. I have 3 of the 4 gauges for th
600 Watt Inverter Benny17441 at 8:49pm 05.13.22 What do I use the inverter for? 1) watch TV underway or on the hook (120V Tvs are cheaper, larger
Is this a hunter 28? Crusty Ol Salt at 8:19pm 05.13.22 Mate, it is just a little dirty, but is floating well. It really looks like nobody has been aboar
Where do you keep the booze? Benny17441 at 8:16pm 05.13.22 Don't follow the need to hide the booze, all I worry is about keeping them secure so they bottles do
Charging from a tow vehicle Benny17441 at 8:08pm 05.13.22 Check with RVers, they have that DC to DC charging down pat. The complaint I hear is that the chargi
Is this a hunter 28? Benny17441 at 8:03pm 05.13.22 Mate, it is just a little dirty, but is floating well. It really looks like nobody has been aboard
Charging from a tow vehicle kloudie1 at 8:03pm 05.13.22 A small inverter generator powered by gasoline would be a pretty good solution. Use it to power your
Charging from a tow vehicle AaronD at 7:56pm 05.13.22 A couple quick additions (maybe more to come when I have time) n I had purposely run the batteries
Screw length to attach T-Track to mast Hayden Watson at 7:26pm 05.13.22
Where do you keep the booze? shemandr at 7:11pm 05.13.22 On my H356 I always thought the buildout above the navigator's table would make a good bar cabinet.

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