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Moorings som1335 at 2:57pm 04.10.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1178 Just curious, how far is the next mooring to your boat. Only 45 to 50 feet for me and I ave a 33'.
Garmin radar question Roger Long at 1:23pm 04.10.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1903 Am I correct that the Garmin 3205 I'm getting will be the switch for the GMR 18 radom and turn it on
Cleaning the Aluminum Mast Michel16055 at 12:58pm 04.10.09 Ask All Sailors 21/37956 Hello, I would like to take advantage of my mast being down to properly clean it. Is there any type
Need Micrologic Mariner GPSowners manual AKbillandcecile at 12:37pm 04.10.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1561 We have a Micrologic Mariner GPS but don't know how to use it because we do not have an owners manua
Rudder spec for Hunter 27 1981 LICTOR TORRES at 10:42am 04.10.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/1866 Has anyone got rudder's spec, drawings, dimensions, material, etc for a 27' Hunter?
Topping lift bhstech at 9:14am 04.10.09 Catalina 22 4/2247 I have the original pigtail on the backstay topping lift for the Boom on my 77 Catalina 22. I don't
Genoa For 222 mhofmann at 9:03am 04.10.09 Day Sailers 4/2040 I would like to replace the OEM jib on my 222 with a genoa with a reefing furler. Any advice on whet
New moderator Phil Herring at 8:55am 04.10.09 Forum Help (Site Talk) 7/2880 I can't believe I didn't post this a couple weeks ago, but it appears I didn't! Brian has accepted
rub rail insert mm2347 at 8:32am 04.10.09 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1607 Does anyone have 2 feet of black rub rail insert used on an Oday 222?? Thank you Mike
Does anyone have an electrical schematic for a Beneteau 393 ??? HELP NEEDED ASAP. bonaroo5698 at 7:44am 04.10.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1583 My mechanic is putting in a gen set and they nee more info on how the boat is wired than the very ba
PC DC supply BruceK at 7:38am 04.10.09 Ask All Sailors 8/1866 I want to use my laptop on board, and understand a DC/DC converter, not an inverter DC/AC is a bette
Sobstadt sails peconicbay at 7:24am 04.10.09 Ask All Sailors 5/2007 Has anybody purchased Sobstadt sails for their boat ? I am looking into buying a main from them, a
laminate sails peconicbay at 7:20am 04.10.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1431 Has anybody purchased a laminated main sail for their catalina? I am looking for a new main for my
Hose Fittings & Clamps with thru hulls? (2) Bob S at 6:54am 04.10.09 Ask All Sailors 10/1949 I am changing over my sea strainer from the plastic OEM to a bronze Perko. Catalina uses Marelon thr
Anonodized Aluminum trim around windows RK at 6:40am 04.10.09 Big Boats 2/1140 The aluminum trim around the windows has been stained and looks corroded. I belive the cause was us
Humpback Whale In New York Harbor Soundbounder at 4:52am 04.10.09 Sails Call Lounge 2/3135 This is in todays NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/10/nyregion/10whale.html?_r=1'ref=nyregion
Broad Creek, Deltaville Broke Sailor at 4:49am 04.10.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1768 Anyone out there have latest shoaling info? I usually have inches below the keel transiting the cha
Seacock Backing Blocks, Alternate Method No Through Bolts (15) Maine Sail at 8:50pm 04.09.09 Musings With Maine Sail 18/10806 Hi All, I promised Hermit I would show how to make a backing block with tapped studs to avoid thr
Mooring Catalina 22' swing-keel/salt water malcontentski at 8:33pm 04.09.09 Catalina 22 3/4158 The manual for the C-22' swing keel does not recommend keeping the swing-keel version in salt water
considering purchasing 1977 Catalina 22' any advice? malcontentski at 8:00pm 04.09.09 Catalina 22 4/8304 I am considering purchase of a Catalina 22' with a trailer. It is the pop-top type with rolling furl

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Leaving old cables & wiring in inaccessible areas. Sailbaum at 7:13pm 03.09.22 I find a "fox and hound" tool invaluable for these sorts of things. Takes some practice to know the
LiFePo4 Refresh jviss at 7:12pm 03.09.22 I have to agree with Hayden. And to you care to elaborate on that, explain why you think he's corr
LiFePo4 Refresh LeslieTroyer at 7:08pm 03.09.22 I have to agree with Hayden.
LiFePo4 Refresh jviss at 7:06pm 03.09.22 Just to be clear, an alternator Amperage rating doesn't mean that's the maximum current it will sour
LiFePo4 Refresh jviss at 7:04pm 03.09.22 The problem isn't that the battery CAUSES the alternator to put out more than 125A because it does
In hull transducer and wax Light air at 7:00pm 03.09.22 I don't want a permanent installation yet since I am unsure about keeping the unit for this boat but
In hull transducer and wax Ralph Johnstone at 6:57pm 03.09.22 the only thing that concerns me is heat - So use a large puddle of silicone sealant with no bubbl
In hull transducer and wax Light air at 6:54pm 03.09.22 All positive responses to using the toilet wax but the only thing that concerns me is heat - as in s
questions about a boat I am looking at, S2 92C Md80max at 6:41pm 03.09.22 The engine was a Yanmar 2gm, ran strong, the same owner for last 21 years, brand new mainsail, the 2
Winch Maintenance BigEasy at 6:39pm 03.09.22
Docking queries BigEasy at 6:30pm 03.09.22 Yes I was planning on splicing some double braid, did that on my Grampian 26 Nice, however, ve
Docking queries Dr. D at 6:29pm 03.09.22 Put your hands on some lines. Yes, there is a minimum size line for the length of the boat. OTOH, wh
Docking queries fred1diver at 6:24pm 03.09.22 Yes I was planning on splicing some double braid, did that on my Grampian 26
Docking queries dlochner at 6:20pm 03.09.22 Congratulations! Fenders choices are many and depend alot on the kind of dock they will be used on.
Docking queries Capt Robbie at 6:18pm 03.09.22 before buying any lines check out onlineropestore.com very reasonable and have a lot of good deals o
Winch Maintenance Davidasailor26 at 6:16pm 03.09.22 Old thread, but I thought I'd recycle with some further questions. I've not serviced my winches an
I got new crew Leeward Rail at 6:06pm 03.09.22 Based on the painting..looks like you had a previous crew member too. :beer:
Docking queries jnorten at 6:04pm 03.09.22 I recall when outfitting my rig that I Googled things and I was able to find recommendation for fend
Winch Maintenance JRT at 5:59pm 03.09.22 Old thread, but I thought I'd recycle with some further questions. I've not serviced my winches and
LiFePo4 Refresh Hayden Watson at 5:52pm 03.09.22 How's that? It's my understanding that excess current due to a lower load impedance creates more h

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