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How much engine/weight can my motor mount handle? Ben16737 at 9:24am 07.17.21 Ask All Sailors 7/1542 Apologies if this question has already been asked ad nauseum, but I did a search and didn't come up
External shore power connection. patbratton at 6:54am 07.17.21 Smaller Boats 6/800 I was thinking of installing an AC port, NACO GCP2, in the fuel well at the stern. I am thinking tha
hunter 49 power in the UK Zencra at 6:27am 07.17.21 Big Boats 9/1590 Hi all, I'm in the Azores after recently crossing from Bermuda, we've been cruising and living aboar
hunter 49 power in the UK? Zencra at 6:01am 07.17.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1128 Hi, were currently in the Azores and are soon to sail up to the UK where the shore power is 220v and
So we did it... NLPete at 5:20am 07.17.21 Tartan 20/2834 Accepted offer on a 1997 Tartan 3500! Our first boat and we are super excited. Sea trial and closi
Swim ladder (2) OdayAhoy at 3:12am 07.17.21 Ask All Sailors 9/1569 Good morning. Although I am very adverse to doing this, my wife and kids want a swim ladder attache
Bayview Mac Race? Jumpstart at 7:26pm 07.16.21 Racing 9/1476
Using Google Earth to Scope Out a Marina Fairway Clearance (1) sail sfbay at 4:17pm 07.16.21 Ask All Sailors 9/581 Ever use google earth to scope out a berthing spot for at a new marina? I frequently do for my 50 ft
H34 buy or not... DeniseO30 at 10:48am 07.16.21 Big Boats 8/1071 Looing at a H 34 on Monday 7/19 Discoverd they have a secret bilge! ( doesn't scare me I know how t
Hunter 260 Shore Power / Battery Not Charging sparkschris at 9:27am 07.16.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/565 Howdy All! Thanks for helping a rookie here. Just made the jump to a 26' Hunter and am learning as I
Hunter 30-2 Fuel Shutoff ChrisHunter at 7:36am 07.16.21 Mid-Size Boats 5/786 It's time to replace by Racor and Yanmar fuel filters on my 1992 Hunter 30. Was looking through th
Correct way to secure main and jib sheets? (5) MikeTheHunter at 7:03am 07.16.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 24/4285 I'm just wondering about very basic best practices for securing the lines on a 2000 340. It has two
Throttle position while sailing? ldegagne at 6:26am 07.16.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 21/3619 My previous Hunter did not recommend placing the throttle lever in any position except neutral when
Sta-lok fittings patbratton at 3:50am 07.16.21 Ask All Sailors 5/1001 Does anyone know the actual strength difference between machine swaged and Sta-Loc connectors? I fin
Electric repower Guan at 10:42pm 07.15.21 Ask All Sailors 5/3056 Would like to hear from sailors that re powered with electric motor, experience and caveat s. As I'
A New Record! shemandr at 2:21pm 07.15.21 Ask All Sailors 10/1082 I just got my first Winter storage solicitation. July 15th. Granted it was from Soundings email bu
Determining Trailrite C22 1982 VIN mechjagger at 1:54pm 07.15.21 Catalina 22 8/899 I'm trying to determine my trailers original VIN, it is a TrailRite 1982 model none galvanized/white
Hunter 212 Spinnaker's PHarmon1 at 1:24pm 07.15.21 Trailer Sailors 4/730
Replacing water tank buddybear at 1:22pm 07.15.21 Catalina 310 7/921 Has anyone replaced their water tank with the one from catalina direct and what are the difficulties
Reverse Steering Characteristics Fleet at 12:44pm 07.15.21 Catalina 310 6/1105 Flex fold prop on my 310. I was playing around last week, getting used to its handling. While prac

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C&C 30Mkii Folding Prop Davidasailor26 at 10:17am 06.21.24 The prop manufacturer will be able to tell you the best size based on your engine and transmission.
Sun Gypsy ( wondering 2024) Stu Jackson at 10:16am 06.21.24 We were in Princess Cove, the outer northern section, a few years ago. It was a clear night, and on
Is a whisker pole worth the cost (1) RussC at 10:10am 06.21.24 biggest complaint is that it's hard to store when not in use so I solved that by installing a 6' len
Is a whisker pole worth the cost DaveJ at 9:42am 06.21.24 Problem with the boat hook is you have to stand there, not something you would want to do for a long
Recovery Marine's Mast Ladder experiences? BAD ORCA at 9:35am 06.21.24 OSHA and climbing standards groups banned chest harnesses-alone for climbing more than 60 years ago
Head treatment dlochner at 9:26am 06.21.24 I just want to chime in here with a small thing to add. When discussing the "best" treatment, it i
Head treatment dlochner at 9:24am 06.21.24 Do not intentionally expose yourself to formaldehyde.! Unless of course you are on the undertaker
Head treatment Foswick at 9:08am 06.21.24 I just want to chime in here with a small thing to add. When discussing the "best" treatment, it is
Electrical panel backing board thinwater at 8:54am 06.21.24 My point was not to challenge anything that is in the standards or good practice. My point is that n
Head treatment Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:49am 06.21.24 By the way hydrochloric acid is also known as muriatic acid, a very common acid found in Marine envi
Head treatment thinwater at 8:42am 06.21.24 This is probably the worst stuff you can put in a holding tank. It kills all the desirable bacteria
Head treatment Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:41am 06.21.24 Always read the warnings on the label before buying. Never use anything that has the warning "Harm
Invest 92L rgranger at 8:37am 06.21.24 So when is it going to hit Charleston :tongue:
Head treatment Project_Mayhem at 8:36am 06.21.24 I used that stuff once and said no more!
Head treatment rgranger at 8:34am 06.21.24 This is probably the worst stuff you can put in a holding tank. :plus: Oh heck! I am the chemical
Is a whisker pole worth the cost rgranger at 8:25am 06.21.24
Anchor light bulb replacement OD 34 dmax at 8:07am 06.21.24 I have a (new) AquaSignal anchor light (same as the original), I replaced the bulb with one of these
Head treatment dlochner at 8:05am 06.21.24 I've tried some formeldahyde stuff that was so bad it stung my eyes when I opened the bottle, Odorl
Invest 92L WayneH at 7:59am 06.21.24 Technology: Being able to tell the wind is blowing 15-20 knots from starboard while moving forward a
Head treatment NYSail at 7:46am 06.21.24 Before putting boat up for winter I completely flush my black water tanks with fresh water a couple

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