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High Voltage from Alternator Gordon Taylor at 10:18am 10.20.09 Big Boats 4/1467 While running the engine to warm the oil before a recent oil change, I noticed the Volt meter at clo
Catalina Island Generator Question Rick D at 10:14am 10.20.09 Ask All Sailors 27/5951 I have been asked to participate in a survey. I am primarily interested in the opinions of those who
H340 Mast steve stark at 9:59am 10.20.09 Big Boats 3/1296 As a relatively new owner of a 2001 H340, I have some questions regarding the mast that I can't seem
H340 Mast steve stark at 9:55am 10.20.09 Big Boats 0/1 As
The S2 11.0 Buying CaptnPea at 9:52am 10.20.09 S2 0/1569 I did a search and did not find much on the 11.0 so I figured I'd start a thread. So S2 guys what
Catalina 22 on trailer cjmkress at 8:29am 10.20.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/4590 Does anyone have a photo of their Catalina 22 (Swing Keel) on a trailer. I am buying a Cat 22 and
Mast stepping cjmkress at 7:46am 10.20.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1348 I am considering a 1978 Catalina 22 (swing keel) on a trailer. Any comments or experiences with th
Lancer motor mounts 4 total 93 engine 2cyc yamar allenpratt at 7:21am 10.20.09 Lancer 1/1674 Where can I purchase 4 motor mounts for a good price .
turnbuckles woodster at 6:37am 10.20.09 S2 5/1520 hello all.... i have aquired a 1979 s2 9.2a and in need of a turnbuckel for one of the shroud lines
Secondary fuel filter ? jrpla at 6:27am 10.20.09 Ask All Sailors 16/5387 I want to add a secondary fuel filter to my Yanmar 2gm, my fuel tank is about 15 gallons. I was th
Mast crutch height for 222? Zoomie at 5:40am 10.20.09 Ask An Oday Owner 5/3724 Would someone be willing to provide the mast crutch height for an O'day 222? I've made myself a ginp
Leak from deck - Two Questions John at 5:17am 10.20.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2005 I have just recently noticed that I have a significant leak from the deck. When it rains, lot of wat
Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show bobtigar at 2:26am 10.20.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1715 The show is in a few weeks. Does anyone have tickets avail. I could use 4. Bob
Water Ballast Concerns FMMort at 12:31am 10.20.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2854 I have a 1987 26D and recently discovered dry rot below the starboard storage compartment under the
replace inboard or add outboard to transem? deboraha at 8:55pm 10.19.09 Ericson 5/6208 Hi, I am at a crossroads, my strut is broken and needs to be replaced and I am concerned about my
H34 Race Results mark_swart at 8:18pm 10.19.09 Big Boats 1/1769 Since so many of you H34 owners were so helpful with advice as I got Rogue back into the water this
PNW dehumidifier Seattle Scott at 5:25pm 10.19.09 Ask All Sailors 3/2368 Thinking about getting a dehumidifier for the winter. Boat is in Seattle. My questions are: What "
Hull trim Mango at 5:08pm 10.19.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1827 I am considering buying an abandoned 22' and researching costs on replacement parts. I can't find th
centering on trailer Uncle Bill at 5:03pm 10.19.09 Ask An Oday Owner 16/2515 Just wondering if there is an easy way to figure out where an Oday 25 should be centered on a single
Rudder Damage (3) awoody at 4:59pm 10.19.09 Smaller Boats 9/2098 Had some damage to the rudder this summer (H26). The repair shop says $650.00. Seems like a bit mu

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A few quick battery box questions GonzoF1 at 6:06am 08.13.21 If I know your flute size I will have to get my slide rule out and start making calculations. What
A few 260 upgrades caverun at 5:52am 08.13.21 Can you share some details on your ACR install on a 260? Mounting location etc? Upgrading my solar c
Hunter 420 Passage trip on the ICW galliob53 at 5:49am 08.13.21
Yanmar alternator loosens way too often Jimongee at 5:46am 08.13.21 Yes the bolts are super tight. I think I will reconfigure the bracket a bit (extend the adjustment
Hunter 420 Passage trip on the ICW smokey73 at 5:40am 08.13.21 I wouldn't trust a lasar range finder when it comes to inches of clearance on some bridges (maybe ev
Hunter 420 Passage trip on the ICW shemandr at 5:39am 08.13.21 Please keep us posted about the trip. I made the trip from Maryland to Florida last Feb./March and
Hunter 420 Passage trip on the ICW smokey73 at 5:35am 08.13.21 Thanks for that info, I figured we would need to pay close attention to the tides as we made our wa
Hunter 420 Passage trip on the ICW galliob53 at 5:18am 08.13.21 Thanks for that info, I figured we would need to pay close attention to the tides as we made our way
Hunter 420 Passage trip on the ICW smokey73 at 5:10am 08.13.21 Has anyone taken their 420 Passage up or down the ICW and what advice can you offer? Our boat has
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 Davidasailor26 at 5:07am 08.13.21 Welcome to the forum, and congratulations. The traditional Beneteau switch layout uses a switch for
Hunter 420 Passage trip on the ICW galliob53 at 4:49am 08.13.21 Hi Nodak7, we will be entering the ICW at Norfolk and making our way south, commencing in early Octo
Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook Nodak7 at 4:41am 08.13.21 On our 2006 H41DS we carry a bank of 6 6v Trojan Batteries (3 sets of 2 in series). The aH's for the
BOOM VANG!!! dlochner at 4:40am 08.13.21 The vang is pretty straight forward, basically a 4:1 or 6:1 block system with a cam cleat. Garhauer,
Is Hunter (or Marlow Hunter) Still Even in Business? Nodak7 at 4:24am 08.13.21 Have to laugh at this statement "as the market for big boats had fallen down ". Of course it has the
Hunter 420 Passage trip on the ICW Nodak7 at 4:16am 08.13.21 Has anyone taken their 420 Passage up or down the ICW and what advice can you offer? Our boat has
Is Hunter (or Marlow Hunter) Still Even in Business? garethpope at 4:13am 08.13.21 I own a 2017 MH 31 i bought new from EdgeWater Marine in the UK. I experienced problems with leaking
Rode Length All U Get at 3:40am 08.13.21 That is a great idea! I frequently use a trip line but I run out as much trip line as scope (plus a
Yanmar alternator loosens way too often Ralph Johnstone at 11:46pm 08.12.21 The only complaint is the alternator loosens up periodically. Maybe a little blue Loctite to prev
Rode Length Tedd at 10:50pm 08.12.21 Tie a trip line to your anchor. That is a great idea! I frequently use a trip line but I run out a
Rig tuning physics Tedd at 10:30pm 08.12.21 Thanks, @DArcy . You're right, it was not my intention to consider all mast loads at this stage, onl

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