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Fitting a SPX-5 autopilot in a 306 sknell at 4:35am 11.16.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1550 I am fitting a Raymarine SPX-5 Autopilot in my 306 but cannot find the (Red) power cable that is all
This Captain makes it look easy! dserrell at 10:37pm 11.15.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1852 1
AC Electrical Problem Prime Time at 8:08pm 11.15.09 Ask All Sailors 21/4846 Hi, I am having trouble figuring out an AC electrical problem with my new boat. The boat is on t
Replacing wind transducer wireing in mast John and Georgie at 7:32pm 11.15.09 Big Boats 4/2528 I am replacing the wind transducer and cable on my 1990 P42. My question, would it be better to pull
Universal Diesel M4-30 nancishouse at 6:11pm 11.15.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1527 I need a photo of an installed heat exchanger, if anyone has one. Or perhaps a page out of the engin
Battery/Charger Question ChrisNJ at 5:18pm 11.15.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/3316 I just purchased a Beneteau Oceanis 400. I plan to be a live aboard although I am not moving on for
336 Rudder ontheroadgiv at 4:35pm 11.15.09 Mid-Size Boats 5/2773 I have a 1995 Hunter 336. My rudder post has a bit play where it enters the hull. It only moves si
Paint color Foote at 4:28pm 11.15.09 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1945 I am planning on repainting my 79 Hunter 27. Looking on the awlgrip site I found many shades of whit
Ericson 28 survey...your thoughts please. RobG at 4:27pm 11.15.09 Ask All Sailors 22/8316 Ericson 28 survey... Closing this Saturday Another one gang. Looked at an '87 E28 today. I did a co
Leaky Ports on Hunter 27 Capn Phil at 4:22pm 11.15.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/1611 I have a 1980 Hunter 27 with leaky ports. The ports are made by Gray and I'm trying to find replace
Hunter 33 replace hatch plexiglass pebrown1 at 3:49pm 11.15.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1877 The hatch plexiglass is cracked and leaking in the Hunter 33 I just bought. The frame is in good sh
Shore Power CaptTripps at 3:17pm 11.15.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1955 OK...I have been searching thru the archives and am giving up and going to show my complete ignoranc
Hunter 25 traveler RichGC at 3:02pm 11.15.09 Smaller Boats 7/2404 I am new to sailing and have bought a 1983 Hunter 25 to learn. From what I have found on line and t
H34 Deadrise Jim D at 2:32pm 11.15.09 Big Boats 2/1388 Hi I am seeking the dead rise angle for a new In-Hull depth sounder. Does anyone know the dead rise
length of prop shaft WV Sailingnut at 2:03pm 11.15.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1758 I own a 1978 Hunter 30, that was missing all engine components except a portion of the prop shaft, a
J24 vs Martin 242 divinebovine at 1:32pm 11.15.09 Ask All Sailors 12/14797 So I'm looking for a sailboat in the 24 foot range that has a good one design class in the Pacific N
Fuel Line Leak 55781 at 12:49pm 11.15.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1257 I have a fuel leak. It only seems to appear when I overfill the fuel tank. Diesel appears on top of
You Get What You Pay For - Harbor Freight Tools Maine Sail at 11:56am 11.15.09 Musings With Maine Sail 30/16408 Hi All, Well I had meant to present you guys with another product review. Don't worry it will still
Antenna Poll windward54 at 9:49am 11.15.09 SSB and Ham Operators 2/6019 Just a fast poll for the group... When I installed my radio on the boat, I opted to go with the Ga
Cal transoms issues? Carlos12790 at 8:28am 11.15.09 Cal 0/1819 Hey all: Looking at a couple of Cals for purchase. Main question is the transom construction, beca

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Catalina 315 Fuel Gauge stephen_i_w at 1:06pm 04.27.22 I will repost what I wrote before on fuel guage calibration: As a former fuel system engineer in th
Engine Coolant Hoses to Hot Water Heater/Tank Tom J at 12:53pm 04.27.22 I don't see why you couldn't use 1/2" hose all the way to the heater. You might not get the water a
Hunter 216 Sailing performance Mike216 at 12:52pm 04.27.22 I don't race my 216 so I just sail the fun points of sail. I don't have a spinnaker so downwind is
Hunter 216 Centerboard sailtec hydraulic ram Mike216 at 12:37pm 04.27.22 My cylinder retract all the way. No rod showing. I had the same issue and you need to top up the
Hunter 216 tiller brake? Mike216 at 12:30pm 04.27.22 I am using a Tiller Tamer on my 216 and love it. I leave a bit of resistance on it and the tiller r
Another Battery Question..... LloydB at 12:28pm 04.27.22 Battery manufacturer dates need always be at the same month when combining two batteries together to
FORT MYERS... MARINAS Tom J at 12:13pm 04.27.22 Hello again... Any suggestions were to post ads for private docks owners to see and respond? As I
C310 anchor light ( Top of mast ) light specification Tom J at 12:09pm 04.27.22 I am curious as to why an LED bulb would not meet coast guard requirements? I believe it has to do
1981 O'Day 22 Drain Plug (1) ClassicSail at 11:48am 04.27.22 Sorry, here you go. Looks like Apple HEIC format will not post. Had to convert to jpg
Another Battery Question..... BarryL at 11:31am 04.27.22 Hey, I'm not a battery expert, but here is my $.02 Do you have battery monitoring now? If so, what
Legend 41 Forward Heads Hatch KeokiV at 11:14am 04.27.22 Thanks
Seeking advice from any chemists, bottom paint related (1) rgranger at 11:09am 04.27.22 And it is like, Benzene, a known carcinogen. Also aromatic means "Flash off" . Think of Aroma of
Pearson 30 live aboard cruising? CaliBro860 at 11:01am 04.27.22
Docking with a loop rgranger at 10:51am 04.27.22 Greg, as your editor :cool:, I'm compelled to correct a few items that initially had me so distract
Pearson 30 live aboard cruising? jssailem at 10:50am 04.27.22 Welcome to the forum. Congrats on your new choice, living on the sea. It is easier in the YouTube V
Problem untensioning adjustable backstay (backstay jack) jssailem at 10:35am 04.27.22 Achilles, there are several backstay adjusters available to the sailboat world. If you take a pictur
install a mast from a hunter 340 on a hunter 376 jssailem at 10:30am 04.27.22 :plus: @DArcy has the issue well explained. If I liked the 376 and intended to sell it at sometime i
Rudder bearing Voyager1 at 10:15am 04.27.22 More noticeable in light winds, sound like a bottle rolling back and forth. I can wiggle the rudder
Which wood piece is stronger ? Solid or laminated ? dLj at 10:07am 04.27.22 Far far better to use a modern material like G10 fiberglass plate. If you laminate wood (In this
Seeking advice from any chemists, bottom paint related JamesG161 at 10:04am 04.27.22 will probably flash off a bit quicker And it is like, Benzene, a known carcinogen. Also aromatic

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