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Antique Electronics jibes138 at 6:51am 01.31.10 Ask All Sailors 12/2132 I have a hand held Micrologic Loran C unit that I have been using as a backup to my GPS for about 25
Oh Joy Resto 01/30/10 (4) CharlieCobra at 6:22pm 01.30.10 Ask All Sailors 13/2106 Back to the boat today to work on that clamp again. I tried using the electric planer but no joy as
For anyone contemplating a VHF or HF radio project Don S/V ILLusion at 5:05pm 01.30.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2042 I came across this neat little plug-in which clearly shows the loss of various type coax cable at va
1990 Passage 42 Windlass DanColucci at 5:03pm 01.30.10 Big Boats 11/3798 I have a 1990 P42 and believe I have the incorrect gypsy for a lot of chain - so looking to see if a
New Owner of a 1970 Ranger 26 jcam92 at 3:05pm 01.30.10 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 3/3699 I recently became the owner of a Ranger 26 and I am looking for any information on this boat. Of kee
Upgrade for Hunter 33.5 jesseroo04 at 2:36pm 01.30.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1558 I would like to put a anchor windlass system on my Hunter 33.5 (1989). I have the stock Jib roller f
Outboard Sizing (1) argo807 at 2:26pm 01.30.10 Lancer 6/2078 My 25' Lancer came with a 40 hp Johnson. Sounds like just dead weight, can anyone tell me how fast t
mast raising ODay 240 Namaste at 12:38pm 01.30.10 Ask An Oday Owner 14/6002 can you raise the mast on a 240 with an a frame, using the roller furling to lift the mast
Chainplates, windows, decks, and deck to hull joint rayjanine@aol.com at 12:07pm 01.30.10 Big Boats 1/1493 I really like the looks and specs of a 2006 Hunter 44DS I am thinking of buying and would like to kn
Bad Vibrations AndyO at 9:55am 01.30.10 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1951 I've had my H30 for about a year now without major problems, but last week something bad might have
Below decks autopilot for Hunter 45 DAvid George at 9:53am 01.30.10 Big Boats 1/2011 Does anyone know how to install a below decks autopilot on a 1986 Hunter 45 Legend? I believe the ye
Used CAT 310 prices JCDSAIL at 9:02am 01.30.10 Catalina 310 7/3618 Where is the best source for accurate used boat prices? Selling my 310 and want to ask a fair price
New Genoa Questions Pat T at 8:55am 01.30.10 Ask All Sailors 9/2484 Am going to buy new 150 genoa. I am strictly a cruiser - not a racer. Been talking with Doyle (Chica
Crazy project ideas (2) william at 7:58am 01.30.10 Ask All Sailors 25/5192 Plenty of projects that are necessary, but still I add on a few frivolous, just because I get a craz
Heating system design ideas Roger Long at 7:25am 01.30.10 Ask All Sailors 21/3878 I have completely re-thought my cabin heater installation. The final design has been quite a projec
turnbuckles on 305 - metric or inch threads? heathfieldvw at 6:36am 01.30.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1974 does anyone know if the threads on the turnbuckles on the standing rigging of a 1985 first 305 have
Mast Light LTDARR at 5:48am 01.30.10 Smaller Boats 0/1402 Hi can anyone advise of the make and model of mast light used on a 1991 18.5 Hunter. Also anyone hav
Needed American Mariner 8.0 Info. mklein@iowatelecom.net at 5:41am 01.30.10 Trailer Sailors 5/11998 I have an opportunity to buy an American Mariner 8.0 sail boat. So far I cannot find much informat
Managing the Bow. KandD at 10:04pm 01.29.10 Ask All Sailors 18/4813 Today i tried to take out my Hunter 40 and ran into some engine problems. I dropped the anchor whil
Keeping the Optimus stove going. La Vie at 8:13pm 01.29.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1140 Our Beneteau has an OPTIMUS gas burner and oven. Can anyone help me find a source for replacement bu

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Universal M-25XPBC stalling Stu Jackson at 10:11am 05.07.22 Good advice, and there's this, too: Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Check Ball Valve Fuel Starvati
Broken Steel Bolt in Universal M 12 Engine BarryL at 10:02am 05.07.22 Hey, Sorry to hear of your broken bolt. I would suggest spray some liquid wrench type stuff. Hit th
2019 beneteau 41.1 drawer box BigEasy at 9:42am 05.07.22 does anyone know how to source the laminate used on the floor and sheet goods (bulkheads)? As o
Hunter 34 battery access Renn Nelson at 9:33am 05.07.22
trailer for Capr Dory 25 sailboat smquick at 9:25am 05.07.22 Not sure I understand your question. We no longer need the trailer. Thought you did for yours. If
Effects of disconnecting hydronic heater Hayden Watson at 9:11am 05.07.22 You said that you removed the hydronic heater and plugged the hoses. The cabin and water heaters ne
Need help selecting Chartplotter/Radar to go with Raymarine instruments rajhnsn at 8:55am 05.07.22 I like the Raymarine Axiom 7. Works well with EV100 autopilot and Raymarine AIS. I also have a dow
Two sides to 3jh3e engine coolant pump? joelm100 at 8:37am 05.07.22 Thank you all for your skepticism--it encouraged me to dig a deeper. I traced each line fully and f
Sailing the Heel cb32863 at 8:35am 05.07.22 Flat is fast, ease and trim for conditions. 20 plus degrees of heel is just "bragging rights". Sound
Universal M-25XPBC stalling Hayden Watson at 8:19am 05.07.22 The changing revs with no change in throttle position is indicative of air in the fuel line. I woul
Tacoma Narrows Hayden Watson at 8:13am 05.07.22 It was a delivery with a need to git-r-done, so we motored all the way except for a bit done admiral
2019 beneteau 41.1 drawer box Calif. Ted at 8:11am 05.07.22 Beneteau makes a pretty big deal about every piece coming from their wood workshop, with generationa
Universal M-25XPBC stalling Don S/V ILLusion at 8:09am 05.07.22 the first guess/explanation would be a clogged tank pick-up screen. Next guess - assuming fuel is ge
Sailing the Heel Apex at 8:00am 05.07.22 15deg is a good starting point, the comments on leeway are spot on, as the boat heels more it natura
2019 beneteau 41.1 drawer box Davidasailor26 at 7:48am 05.07.22 The manufacturer and whether you can get the laminate from Beneteau seems like something Ward Richar
Replace Volvo Penta Shaft log seal with a PSS from PYI shaft seal on my 1990 41S5? also retention collar? NYSail at 7:46am 05.07.22
Catalina 34 mKII thinking of buying one? What to look for on this make boat? Scott T-Bird at 7:45am 05.07.22 Catalina boats have a wonderful value for a solid boat. Aside from that, what do you want to know?
H260 in Upper Potomac and Chesapeake Bay Davidasailor26 at 7:42am 05.07.22 I don't know of any great wave prediction tools for the Chesapeake other than the National Weather S
Sailing the Heel JBP-PA at 7:13am 05.07.22 Stress on the rig is not a big concern in normal conditions (assuming the rig is in good condition).
H260 in Upper Potomac and Chesapeake Bay Caption James T at 7:01am 05.07.22 @Davidasailor26 Thanks you for responding. I still don't have a strong understanding of the weather

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