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Hybrid Electric Motor for Sailboats delstanton at 2:15pm 07.23.09 Ask All Sailors 12/3747 I signed up with sailboatowners because I read some comments about electric auxiliary power on, I be
Garmin support destroyed. Roger Long at 1:37pm 07.23.09 Ask All Sailors 23/4314 There's been a rumor that layoffs and reorganization have destroyed Garmin's once good product suppo
Replacement furler experience wanted AlexLopez at 12:35pm 07.23.09 Big Boats 5/1507 Hello All, Well it's time to replace the old hood furler on our 1992 Legend 35.5. We want to stay
Adding a Ladder to our C-22 (2) Aldo at 9:31am 07.23.09 Catalina 22 0/1172 My wife wants to add a ladder to our C-22. My son has one on his, and she also saw one while we were
Raymarine ST4000+ Autopilot... Doug/Karen at 9:07am 07.23.09 Big Boats 4/2659 Before venturing into uncharted repair territory, I thought it best to ask for advice regarding the
hunter 54 experience ericvanduyn at 8:37am 07.23.09 Big Boats 4/2119 we are keen to hear from owners about their experience with the 54 especially concerning rudder and
I need a break...or something not to break... BobM at 8:00am 07.23.09 S2 2/1360 My boat is just kicking my butt this year. Kinked back stay (replaced), bad 2nd battery, no powe
Trident 101 vs. Trident 102 sailr4 at 7:37am 07.23.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2904 If this is the same hose but only different color, then why is the white #102 more expensive?
Pickled Neighbors WTA at 5:35am 07.23.09 Ask All Sailors 68/10585 Alright folks I need your opinion on the best way to handle a situation. There is boat in the slip
Dr. LED Bulb Failure - Polar Star 25 (1) Bob S at 5:15am 07.23.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2482 Has anyone installed the Dr LED's Polar Star 25 in their boat? How are they working for you? I did
Prise on a sprayhood and a cockpit tent? Threms at 3:20am 07.23.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2001 Hi, im bying a mac 26m from 2006, and was asking to the prise of a spray hood and cockpit tent. The
Special Twine Decorative Lacing - Ross? jibes138 at 2:46am 07.23.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2646 When I first bought my boat the prior owner had laced the wheel completely with twine and at each sp
Lido 14 Experience??? Rick D at 7:36pm 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 10/4332 Our YC was donated a Lido 14. We rigged it today and there are a couple of rigging questions we have
First Time Buying Advise (Pacific NW) GaryS at 7:29pm 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 14/2542 First let me say that I would be very happy and appreciative for a few general pointers/answers to m
Recurrent bilge pump problems IVIVI at 7:17pm 07.22.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1531 I have a 2002 473 with a Jabsco PAR 31610-0092 bilge pump that consistently DOES NOT work. I've trie
Plates sliding of table (2) paulj at 6:50pm 07.22.09 Catalina 310 2/1743 Ray I'm at Squirrel Cove, BC doing laundry today. I've been out crusing for 18 days. Refrigerater do
Old Boat Parts htafe at 6:35pm 07.22.09 Big Boats 1/2260 So I have a 1987 Catalina 36. I'm trying to keep it in shape but I can't find parts like new pins an
Wiring Diagram/Main Panel for Catalina 25 scourge at 6:09pm 07.22.09 Smaller Boats 2/11993 Hi all, I am actually an Ericson owner, but I have a very good, elderly friend who bought an old boa
Dinius trial update sfgary at 6:07pm 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 4/2461 Here is an update on the trial of Bismarck Dinius trial in Lake Co. California. Thanks to John of Al
Main sheet rigging blocks JoeKuhl at 5:54pm 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2003 Which blocks are used on the boom and down to the traveler? I know the blocks that are on the trave

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Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor jviss at 5:36am 04.01.22 Could the fuel pump be connected to the windlass electrical system? The only relation between the
Reuse shrink wrap? Maine Sail at 5:09am 04.01.22 Shrink-wrap does not like to re-shrink after a winter..
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot.. (2) TomY at 4:27am 04.01.22 I don't know. Not even sure I can properly describe it... But as a FYI, I've been on boats where t
Reuse shrink wrap? dlochner at 4:09am 04.01.22 Oh yeah. Humping that cover up the boat ladder and lifting it over the boom was at the limit of my
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. Screen Saver at 11:27pm 03.31.22 Ok so by way of an update: At this moment by passing the fuel tank and picking up fuel from a 22L je
Load on an on mast main halyard clutch? thinwater at 10:41pm 03.31.22 I agree with the understanding, On a larger boat, the knot is to secure a sail shackle (in my case)
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 10:16pm 03.31.22 As you have discovered, the original through hull fittings for the early mk1 boats is rather suspect
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 9:43pm 03.31.22 Mike, don't know if you've ever seen this idea: http://www.impatientlycrafty.com/2012/10/04/lamina
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor jssailem at 9:39pm 03.31.22 Disconnecting the battery bank from the engine while running is not a recommended test procedure. Su
Rub rail and deck hull joint. Joe at 9:22pm 03.31.22 5200 for hull/deck joint would be my choice. Here's a WM advisor you should read if you haven't yet
Window Advice Joe at 8:31pm 03.31.22 This issue is very common for many production boats of the era. However, you should be able to find
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor Benny17441 at 8:30pm 03.31.22 The only relation between the engine and the problem you are having would be an electric fuel pump.
New Catalina 30 Owner Stu Jackson at 8:21pm 03.31.22 Mike, don't know if you've ever seen this idea: http://www.impatientlycrafty.com/2012/10/04/laminat
New Catalina 30 Owner (2) mikeracca at 8:08pm 03.31.22 I had to find a few buried screws to dig out and then I was able to get my counter out. I found the
Beneteau 473 Dripless shaft seal TimFromLI at 7:31pm 03.31.22 I just removed mine, 1993 Beneteau 45F5. 30mm shaft and a looks to be aproximately 1 7/8" stern t
hunter 49 steering quadrant (1) Screen Saver at 7:17pm 03.31.22 Ok, I went aboard today, and here is the correct linkage attachment to the quadrant Unless there w
Reuse shrink wrap? shemandr at 6:49pm 03.31.22 Oh yeah. Humping that cover up the boat ladder and lifting it over the boom was at the limit of my
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 6:39pm 03.31.22 Thank Johnson and Johnson for senior diapers. It could have been worse. :eek: -Will
Its funny Friday! lehighsail at 6:34pm 03.31.22 It was an entertainment night at the Senior Citizens' Center. After the community sang along led by
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor Will Gilmore at 6:33pm 03.31.22 I know absolutely nothing about engines, but I like a good puzzle. coming down from high idle or wh

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