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so many switches digitek718 at 2:38pm 10.26.09 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1122 Im still trying to make sense of my new to me oday 25-and its electrical system. Ok so basically Ive
H34 Water Tanks bobe531 at 2:30pm 10.26.09 Big Boats 18/4351 Just discovered I have two water tanks aboard my 1983 H34. One under port side settee and one in th
Battery Charger Wiring GWG at 1:49pm 10.26.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1849 I leave the batteries on board during winter lay-up, and periodically keep the batteries charged by
how to access the top of your mast digitek718 at 1:36pm 10.26.09 Ask An Oday Owner 9/2185 I was just curious..is there any way to access the top of your mast without unstepping it and bringi
newbie needs storage advice digitek718 at 1:33pm 10.26.09 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1652 I just bought my first sailboat- an 81 oday 25 cb- a couple of weeks ago and I have been sailing eve
V Berth Leak aabob at 11:53am 10.26.09 Big Boats 14/9946 During a heavy rain, water leaks down the right forward side of the V berth wall. The water tank fil
keel repair eriecat at 11:35am 10.26.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/1935 just hauled out catalina 27 for season. bottomed-out, a bit, three times during a sail in june when
Ericson 34 Boom? Seattle Sailing Club at 11:32am 10.26.09 Ericson 1/2416 Hello Everyone, I work for a sailing club, and we're considering the purchase of a 1987 Ericson
O'Day 25 Roller Furling?? sPk at 10:53am 10.26.09 Ask An Oday Owner 2/2804 O'Day 25 Roller Furling 135 or 150?? I am thinking of upgrading from the original (I think) hank on
Couple of oday 28 spec questions oday630 at 9:05am 10.26.09 Ask An Oday Owner 0/968 Hi all. I have an o'day 28. The plastic spreader boot broke off last weekend, time to replace it.
Water Tank lorisjohnson at 9:02am 10.26.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1340 I have a Hunter Vision 36. The aluminum water tank under the V Berth is leaking. Has anyone repaired
daysailor mast sinbadwr at 9:48pm 10.25.09 Day Sailers 3/2339 I bought an old (1960s) daysailor I. Have had it out a few times. I have always noticed that the l
What is the stern pulpit tubing O.D.? smallsloop at 9:15pm 10.25.09 Catalina 309 Group Forum 2/2749 Hello, Could someone let me know the outside diameter of the topmost stainless tube on the stern pu
stove and oven retrofit tj edwards at 8:40pm 10.25.09 The Cherubini Hunters 12/4506 I own a Hunter 37-c and I'm currently cruising in Mexico. I would like to replace my current and, I
No Cooling Water to motor gkingshott at 7:52pm 10.25.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1604 I bought my B411 a year ago and have it moored Subic Bay, Philippines. Plan was some cruising round
permission to come aboard Jimmy B at 7:41pm 10.25.09 Trailer Sailors 19/5899 Hello folks, I am looking to start sailing. I have always dreamed of entering into the sport and n
Replace gaskets on Lewmar portlights insamji1 at 7:41pm 10.25.09 Catalina 310 2/3033 I am looking for information on purchasing and replacing the inner rubber gaskets on my Lewmar portl
new owner needs answers mpgofast at 7:11pm 10.25.09 Catalina 30 11/3553 What is the max speed on a cat 30, 8 kts, ? When sailing do you put the trans lever in reverse to s
Windows7 Anyone? windward54 at 6:49pm 10.25.09 SSB and Ham Operators 1/4007 I was wondering if anyone has tried Windows7 with Airmail2000 yet? I'm currently running Vista wit
BVI Advice Please Steve Liggett at 6:45pm 10.25.09 Ask All Sailors 8/2601 We're making plans to go to the BVIs in February for a week's bareboat charter. Need your advice o

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Load on an on mast main halyard clutch? Richard19068 at 1:05pm 03.31.22 Four machine screws or rivets should be able to handle that shear load. I stay away form rivets bec
Problem Raising the Genoa on a Furlex 200S jssailem at 1:00pm 03.31.22 Your tests appear to be successful. Anything is possible. I have seen jib sheets look fair but be wr
Load on an on mast main halyard clutch? jssailem at 12:53pm 03.31.22 Just drill and tap for screws? Any problem that there is no nut or washer inside the mast? My opi
Propane tank solenoid threads Rich Stidger at 12:52pm 03.31.22 If it is the hose that connects to the tank, it is either a left-hand male thread that screws into t
Problem Raising the Genoa on a Furlex 200S (1) dkinzer at 12:46pm 03.31.22 The attached photo shows the scrap of bolt rope that the sail loft gave me. Happily, it hoisted all
Tiller question (1) SailAway1 at 12:46pm 03.31.22 Picture = 1000 words. :)
Propane tank solenoid threads Nodak7 at 12:45pm 03.31.22
Load on an on mast main halyard clutch? jssailem at 12:37pm 03.31.22 the main to the halyard with a knot I agree with the understanding, On a larger boat, the knot is
capacitor size for Polar Bay 16K BTU AC in 2005 Hunter 33 buddy0 at 12:28pm 03.31.22 I hadn't actually measured the running amps before the capacitor blew. I am just getting 13 amps fro
Air conditioning ggrizzard at 12:18pm 03.31.22 Banooma, you are correct in your estimation of steps required to install a A/C system from scratch.
Reuse shrink wrap? (1) Bob S at 12:04pm 03.31.22 I had a Fairclough on my Catalina 30. The cost was around 2200 in 2010. The current owner is still u
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor odaydokay at 12:02pm 03.31.22
Load on an on mast main halyard clutch? AaronD at 12:01pm 03.31.22 Does anyone have any comments or advice on attaching the clutch or cam cleat to the mast? Just dri
capacitor size for Polar Bay 16K BTU AC in 2005 Hunter 33 kbgunn at 11:55am 03.31.22 Yeah, it's odd. I can somewhat explain the delta between R22 and R410a units since 410a operates at
Reuse shrink wrap? Scott B at 11:51am 03.31.22 I used an Agriculture silver tarp whiich is heavier weight than the standard tarps, for 6-7 years.
Luck Be The Lady... Stu Jackson at 11:50am 03.31.22 Maybe you learned about the hazards of Flyback chargers from this post I've repeated over the years.
Boat Stripe Oxidation Justin_NSA at 11:09am 03.31.22 How long has the PoliGlow been on? I ask because I used it several years ago on another boat. It
Load on an on mast main halyard clutch? Richard19068 at 11:09am 03.31.22 Does anyone have any comments or advice on attaching the clutch or cam cleat to the mast? Just dril
capacitor size for Polar Bay 16K BTU AC in 2005 Hunter 33 buddy0 at 11:05am 03.31.22 Mine has a running amps of 13 with a LRA of 59, so quite a bit more than yours. Makes me think that
Air conditioning Banooma at 10:56am 03.31.22 Not a trick question - I told you it was naive! Sorry if I misunderstand the whole installation, but

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