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Removing alternator on Yanmar 2YM15 jeromsam at 10:39pm 01.10.22 Engines and Propulsion 12/2228 Dear all, I have a race boat, with 2 lithium batteries. I want to keep the weight down and keep the
New Owner!! (1) sv-changes at 7:45pm 01.10.22 The Cherubini Hunters 20/1926
110v into boat Ingram at 5:28pm 01.10.22 Smaller Boats 22/2828 I have 30amp AC plug coming into transom, wiring goes to the battery charger. As it is connected to
Winterizing the main aft scupper on a MacGregor 26M (2) Brians Mast at 11:04am 01.10.22 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2111 I live in Ottawa, Canada where the winters are cold. I have a 2005 MacGregor 26M (with a sliding gal
Dinghy deck stowage and getting on board. Hunter 336 capseaquel at 10:20am 01.10.22 Ask All Sailors 6/1192 Going off west coast Vancouver Island. Do not want to tow dinghy but have easy access/launching. Di
Wind angle Slider at 9:42am 01.10.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 22/4302 My boat has a Simrad 20 wind indicator. I was out sailing yesterday and the instrument is showing w
Update (1) Maine Sail at 7:17am 01.10.22 Ask All Sailors 35/7684 Hi all, Just wanted to check in with an update. I will be quick because I do not have the use my le
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan (1) Muttondressedaslamb at 4:52am 01.10.22 Catalina 310 7/1241 Last summer, my chartplotter and depthsounder crapped out, resulting in my running aground off Sandy
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting (1) dkinzer at 7:38pm 01.09.22 Big Boats 14/2050 In the attached photo, the circled fitting is located near where the chain plates are affixed to the
mast raising (4) MacBeane at 7:28pm 01.09.22 Ask A Macgregor Owner 48/7560 Hi, My son wants learn how to sail and since we're currently landlocked I purchased a trailer saile
Is compass light wired into stern running light on the 270? eusjim1 at 3:33pm 01.09.22 Mid-Size Boats 5/1402 That is the whole question. Is Catalina 270 compass light spliced into the stern light?
Charging acceptance All U Get at 4:12pm 01.08.22 Ask All Sailors 14/2129
Point to ponder: furling the jib (1) Tom J at 2:45pm 01.08.22 Ask All Sailors 37/4104 We rode out a squall in Salem Harbor, MA, a few years ago, and, in the aftermath, we saw five or six
Looking for New Chart Plotter snoopy_ at 9:41am 01.08.22 Catalina 30 17/3804 Hello, I am looking for a reasonably priced chart plotter and depth finder that has buttons. In my
Traditionally made boat fenders rgranger at 8:24pm 01.07.22 Ask All Sailors 29/4190 Hey all I ran across this very interesting youtube showing how to make a rope boat fender. kAeji
New to us Hunter 40.5 SV Maverick at 5:33pm 01.07.22 Big Boats 84/11921 Just wanted to say hello to the forum. We have a new to us 1994 40.5 and have a list of projects. Lo
Advice/question re: Hunter 36 standing rigging AndyL at 2:58pm 01.07.22 Big Boats 6/1473 I'm starting to plan for new standing rigging. Our boat is a 2004 and we've had rigging inspections
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace (3) Ward H at 1:30pm 01.07.22 Ask All Sailors 18/3731 I've read threads on the Yanmar exhaust riser getting clogged and developing pinholes. Those wet ri
Question about CE Categories Tedd at 9:21am 01.07.22 Ask All Sailors 5/2148 Some of the boats I've been reading specs on have the CE category listed as "B/C." I've been assumin
Just committed to an 82 C22. Light air at 1:20pm 01.06.22 Catalina 22 16/1430 I backed out of the purchase of a Hunter 25.5 due to a convoluted ownership issue. Just as well. I

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Best way to decontaminate a siliconed window? fred1diver at 2:30pm 05.14.25 I will take some after work
Rolling seat to use to paint bottom paint..... (1) thinwater at 2:26pm 05.14.25 I like your plan to stir the paint with the paddle. My usual method is mechanically shaken when p
Nav light wiring dLj at 2:15pm 05.14.25 That's how my boat and all others I've ever owned were wired. As in stern, port and starboard on one
Nav light wiring dmax at 2:14pm 05.14.25 Most boats combine the stern and side lights onto one breaker as they're never needed independently,
Rolling seat to use to paint bottom paint..... dLj at 2:13pm 05.14.25 I like your plan to stir the paint with the paddle. My usual method is mechanically shaken when p
Boat Dog justsomeguy at 2:11pm 05.14.25 The smaller the better. Shedding is something to consider.
New technology : Lightening Protection System justsomeguy at 2:08pm 05.14.25 "Electromagnetic Charge Compensation Device (DDCE)." These guys can't even abbreviate properly. "FAR
Best way to decontaminate a siliconed window? dLj at 2:06pm 05.14.25 I'm guessing the two screws are in the center at the two ends of the frame. Have you got photos of
Rolling seat to use to paint bottom paint..... justsomeguy at 2:02pm 05.14.25 Hire the job out.
Lake Michigan (and Huron) Delivery Cruise Tally Ho at 2:01pm 05.14.25 John, I don't know if it's possible, but I'd go for a much shorter first day (or two) on your new-t
Lake Michigan (and Huron) Delivery Cruise Tally Ho at 2:00pm 05.14.25 Congrats John. Should be a fun delivery cruise. Your harbor hops seem reasonable, and if you can
Lake Michigan (and Huron) Delivery Cruise kappykaplan at 1:57pm 05.14.25 John, I don't know if it's possible, but I'd go for a much shorter first day (or two) on your new-to
Hunter 29.5 2GM engine vibration Panera at 1:54pm 05.14.25 Hunter 280 1997 - I replaced my engine mounts last summer, huge difference.
Best way to decontaminate a siliconed window? fred1diver at 1:48pm 05.14.25 There are 2 screws (4 really but 2 hold a piece that holds the frame parts together
Best way to decontaminate a siliconed window? dLj at 1:41pm 05.14.25 The frame is aluminium, the main frame is made of 2 parts, one upper and one lower, both have a cha
Rolling seat to use to paint bottom paint..... Nichole340 at 1:38pm 05.14.25 I like your plan to stir the paint with the paddle. My usual method is mechanically shaken when pu
Best way to decontaminate a siliconed window? fred1diver at 1:17pm 05.14.25 The frame is aluminium, the main frame is made of 2 parts, one upper and one lower, both have a chan
Rolling seat to use to paint bottom paint..... (1) thinwater at 12:10pm 05.14.25 Thought I would ask if any one uses a rolling seat to sit on when you sand and paint the bottom of
Rolling seat to use to paint bottom paint..... danm1 at 12:08pm 05.14.25 I use a lock pole sander, and a stick with a paint roller to save a lot of bending. https://www.home
New technology : Lightening Protection System colemj at 12:05pm 05.14.25 No hit so far :clap: I've been helping a friend here who is refitting from a recent direct cata

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