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Circuit Breaker Location georgeg305 at 6:21am 03.11.09 Ask All Sailors 10/4834 I thought I read somewhere that there is a "new" requirement to have a circuit breaker within 5' of
Installing new windows??? jdhohmann at 6:01am 03.11.09 Big Boats 13/2190 I am installing new wiindows on my Hunet 40 Legend, and when I removed the old ones I noticed that t
Where are good boat ramps in Eastern NC? NCNoviceCouple at 3:41am 03.11.09 Trailer Sailors 7/7074 I have a C22. I went out last weekend but had trouble launching and retrieving my boat in Washingto
Color of Brightside to Match 405 Bootstripe karenmccraw at 9:02pm 03.10.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1054 Does anyone know what color of Brightside would match my original bootstripe best? Thanks
Replacing control cables in Edson pedestal ybrad at 8:05pm 03.10.09 The Cherubini Hunters 4/13224 Although the throttle and clutch cables are functional on my project, I did find some minor jacket c
Jib Furlers for Trailarables Francois at 7:01pm 03.10.09 Trailer Sailors 32/14308 I am looking at potentially buying a jib furler for my 25' Lancer but I trailer it, so demasting is
Oil pump out hose (2) paulj at 6:46pm 03.10.09 Catalina 310 3/2285 Made new bracket for oil pump out hose. paulj :troll:
Basic Sailboat Racing Rules Tim C350 April IV at 6:17pm 03.10.09 Ask All Sailors 25/3892 Saw this in Scuttlebutt today and thought it was well worth sharing: "If we want to encourage new
engine power for catalina sailboat (27-28) brentmcdicken at 5:57pm 03.10.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/2031 I am a first time sailboat buyer and want to know if I should buy a boat with a 4 stroke outboard ,
re-wiring a 1997 Hunter 376 windsock1 at 3:43pm 03.10.09 Big Boats 9/2133 I'm rewiring some instruments at the pedestal and have located the aft end (port cockpit locker just
C-25 companionway trim mikeydmxz at 3:28pm 03.10.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1435 Hello forum! I have a C-25, and I am in the process of refinishing the crib boards and trim. The
Found a tool and need help expeditionsafety at 2:53pm 03.10.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1637 I'm new at small boat sailing, in small i mean this 14.2 boat my son just bought. I found a round ba
Question for Alan or George Rick D at 1:23pm 03.10.09 Racing 3/2836 I'm planning to put on a set of EZ Glide Garhauer cockpit-adjustable genoa car system. My question i
designed weight paulj at 1:01pm 03.10.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/3085 Don When Catalina uses the term Designed Weight what does that mean or include? paulj :troll:
What Temp? Bad Obsession at 12:40pm 03.10.09 Ask All Sailors 11/3569 At what temperature, outside, do you have to worry about winterization of your engine? I am not goi
Leeboards (berths) Roger Long at 11:59am 03.10.09 Ask All Sailors 12/3574 I'm going to add leeboards to my two main saloon berths since I'll be spending some time offshore th
Mysterious hole in keel jzittere at 11:34am 03.10.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/1276 This is my first year as the owner of a 1983 Hunter 31. I'm getting ready to paint the boat and I n
hunter260 bosons chair pedersen265 at 11:01am 03.10.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1086 I own a Hunter260 and have never been up the mast while stepped. I weigh about 200 lbs. and wonder
Lancer 29 bilge access Louie Armstrong at 10:29am 03.10.09 Lancer 2/1761 Does any one with a Lancer 29 have acces to the stern bilge? My 1979rear head model has no access, t
H260 Motor mount bracket stress crack lcd60 at 9:38am 03.10.09 Smaller Boats 4/1856 I need to replace or weld the starboard stainless steel bracket that holds my motor mount on a 2001

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New Battery power flare replacement jviss at 6:40am 03.03.22 Do you want to STROBE the stars and sea surface? ? What does that mean?
Long term lay up info Jeffinjax at 6:35am 03.03.22
Any recommendations for standing rigging replacement in Annapolis/Rock Hall area of the Chesapeake AndyL at 6:31am 03.03.22
BOGO winches are back duality at 6:22am 03.03.22 any one need a 49540201 i would like to get 1 will defender match? mike
New Battery power flare replacement JamesG161 at 6:21am 03.03.22 verb 1 flash intermittently
New Battery power flare replacement JamesG161 at 6:17am 03.03.22 a. Not a strobe. It is a STROBE !
New Battery power flare replacement thinwater at 6:15am 03.03.22 why? Do you want to STROBE the stars and sea surface? Think MOB or Abandon Ship a. Not a strobe.
New Battery power flare replacement thinwater at 6:13am 03.03.22 I have one. I wonder why they FLOAT, the STROBE sends SOS in Morse, and are USCG approved? Jim...
New Battery power flare replacement JamesG161 at 6:13am 03.03.22 You would think it would have a way of hanging it. why? Do you want to STROBE the stars and sea su
1985 Newport 30 Propeller Shaft Spar jviss at 6:09am 03.03.22 Right, and when the zinc leaches out of bronze, it changes the alloy which means the alloy no longe
New Battery power flare replacement jviss at 6:08am 03.03.22 You would think it would have a way of hanging it.
1985 Newport 30 Propeller Shaft Spar dlochner at 6:08am 03.03.22 The primary alloying metal is tin. Other metals are introduced in trace amounts to affect the prop
I'm Tweaking My Battery Banks and Need Advice JamesG161 at 6:07am 03.03.22 In addition to Dave's comments. You are mixing battery types. AGM and Lead/Acid. Jim...
Main Sheet line holder lmddmc at 6:04am 03.03.22 Thanks everyone for your help
New Battery power flare replacement JamesG161 at 5:53am 03.03.22 I have one. I wonder why they FLOAT, the STROBE sends SOS in Morse, and are USCG approved? Jim...
I'm Tweaking My Battery Banks and Need Advice dlochner at 5:49am 03.03.22 If you haven't yet visit MarineHowTo.com to read the excellent articles on batteries, charging, moni
1985 Newport 30 Propeller Shaft Spar jviss at 5:27am 03.03.22 Depends on the particular alloy. Bronze used for prop shafts and struts contains zinc. https://en.
1985 Newport 30 Propeller Shaft Spar dlochner at 5:16am 03.03.22 FYI, bronze is copper and tin, not zinc. Depends on the particular alloy. Bronze used for prop sh
New Battery power flare replacement (1) thinwater at 4:48am 03.03.22 Note that these flares transmit a horizontal beam of light, like and anchor light, and thus must be
New Battery power flare replacement jviss at 4:44am 03.03.22 A distress strobe must be 50-70 hz. 120 hz. is only for signalling attention, Are you sure of thes

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