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Cockpit Tables Ducati at 2:59am 02.24.10 Ask All Sailors 28/8001 We cannot mount a cockpit table to the helm because the traveler is in front of the wheel. That's a
Beaching an H23.5 douglata at 10:23pm 02.23.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1367 I recently purchased a 1994 Hunter 23.5 that I plan to sail in the shallow waters around Lewes, Dela
8.0 cc prop markstv at 10:11pm 02.23.10 S2 4/1821 I have a 8.0 cc with a yanmar ysm8 diesel.Does anyone know the proper prop for this setup.Any help w
Hunter 34 or NOT Doug Michaels at 9:54pm 02.23.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/6256 I am on the verge of buying a Hunter 34 but would love some honest sound advice. Is this boat a goo
Race With A Teen Pro (3) Rick D at 8:38pm 02.23.10 Racing 2/2299 I did a three-race weekend series last week. The weather was great. Two of my crew were high school
My 310 Lists to port doctorsail at 8:09pm 02.23.10 Catalina 310 13/2796 I wonder if anyone has experienced this problem. My 310, hull #297, lists to port. The list is abo
2nd reef MLM at 8:07pm 02.23.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1441 I am considering 2nd reef points for our Catalina 25 main sail, Anyone have experience with this.
Potential 323 Owner br111 at 7:00pm 02.23.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1821 Hi All, I have a couple of questions on the 323 I'm hoping you can answer that haven't turned up so
33 ft hunter tide grid capable? Fco at 5:47pm 02.23.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/3161 My girl and I must b in love being happy together living on a 26 northstar for months, but having fo
BVI vs Belise Monamie at 5:04pm 02.23.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2140 We asked for a comparison between BVI and the Bahamas and got some good input. Thanks for that one a
H170 rudder repair question heliBartek at 4:52pm 02.23.10 Day Sailers 1/1373 Did any of you guys ever had to do a rudder repair ? Recently my rudder board took a bit of a tum
hard time loading back on trailor Overtimw at 3:58pm 02.23.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2992 :confused: We have just purchased a used mac gregor 26 love the boat enjoy the times we have been o
Broadband Radar Bob Poff at 1:49pm 02.23.10 Ask All Sailors 16/3571 Has anyone here installed one of the "broadband" (FMCW) radars? What's your opinion of it? Is th
Rope Clutch Install?? rpell46 at 1:45pm 02.23.10 Catalina 30 4/7071 Hi all, I'm planning on installing a couple of rope clutches on the pads located on the cabin top,
Tampa Bay area dry storage? Ed Schenck at 1:18pm 02.23.10 Ask All Sailors 15/4560 Can anyone suggest a haulout location around the bay or between Port Richey and St. Pete? I thought
Binnacle width, center to center? Vegas at 12:59pm 02.23.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1161 My boat's in Michigan and I'm in Florida for the winter. Can anyone advise me the width, on center,
getting pysched redhead78 at 12:15pm 02.23.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1379 Hey, sailors, Sat I am going to Conn to pick up my new 35 HP beta diesel. Lots of goodys also, new p
Rudder post tightness gordhodgson at 11:09am 02.23.10 Big Boats 1/1277 Hi everyone Since I'm on the hard I was wondering how hard it is to drop the rudder post and how
EU Honda 2000 Gabor15908 at 10:07am 02.23.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2296 I am on the market for a EU Honda 2000 generator for my 376 Hunter. So far, the best offer I seen wa
Windlass for Bahama 30 linz1 at 9:47am 02.23.10 Islander 1/2701 I'm thinking about adding a windlass to my Bahama 30. Any suggestions?

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Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar SycloneDriver at 1:06pm 05.15.22 I'm not offended at all. I completely expected post exactly like a few of them. I know they are tr
Insurance dlochner at 1:06pm 05.15.22 In the process of purchasing a 22 ft. Racer/daysailer. Insurance is cheap enough, property and $100
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar dlochner at 1:03pm 05.15.22 I do understand how batteries and power systems work, it's my job. I work on the power crew for a l
Macerator for Hunter 34 dlochner at 12:56pm 05.15.22 Good timing, I've been considering adding a overboard pump on my boat. I'll use a Whale pump rather
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar SycloneDriver at 12:56pm 05.15.22 I do understand how batteries and power systems work, it's my job. I work on the power crew for a l
Yanmar fuel problem: air leak? (1) jaysweet at 12:52pm 05.15.22 Regarding the stop lever. Not the problem:
Yanmar fuel problem: air leak? jaysweet at 12:50pm 05.15.22 I started reading your post and was about to suggest that you look for fuel leaks; as where fuel le
Edson brake install! ggrizzard at 12:27pm 05.15.22 The pedestal sits on the cockpit floor. The floor has holes in it to allow cables to pass through.
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar dlochner at 12:27pm 05.15.22 1. The REASON is your batteries are almost full because you've been plugged in. Battery acceptanc
Mystery bottom coating dlochner at 12:21pm 05.15.22 We Have a Winner! :clap: Assuming I'm correct, the solution is to ignore it. Clean it up all the
Mystery bottom coating ggrizzard at 12:17pm 05.15.22 We Have a Winner! :clap:
600 Watt Inverter Benny17441 at 12:17pm 05.15.22 #2AWG cables is an overkill unless you plan to place the inverter at the bow of the boat and batteri
Yanmar fuel problem: air leak? Benny17441 at 12:02pm 05.15.22 I started reading your post and was about to suggest that you look for fuel leaks; as where fuel lea
Santana 20 needs a motor maybe a trolling motor? Benny17441 at 11:44am 05.15.22 It would be adequate, but just in mild conditions. It should move a Santana at 1-2 knots but will
Bargain Genoa Benny17441 at 11:36am 05.15.22 The added square footage will add considerable forces to the rig; not a problem, but inspect all sta
Electric motors for sailboat Benny17441 at 11:29am 05.15.22 In protected waters try a Trolling motor with a 12V deep cycle battery which can double as a house b
600 Watt Inverter Fred at 11:20am 05.15.22 My estimate was based on 2 x #2AWG x 6ft cable @$4.36/ft = $52; 150A (Blue Sea) circuit breaker/swit
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar Stu Jackson at 11:15am 05.15.22 1. As a power guy I just hate seeing the charging rate of less than 5 amps, @ 13.4 volts when th
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar Ralph Johnstone at 10:39am 05.15.22 I thought about modifying the factory alternator for external regulation but I really hate to do th
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar Maine Sail at 10:15am 05.15.22 If you're on a budget a Balmar 6-series(YANMAR 3.15" saddle-mount). is your best option.. https://m

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