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garymalmgren at 4:16am 01.11.22
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here is my (japan) sail round up for 2022. Hope 2022 turns out a little better. All the best gary I
jeromsam at 10:39pm 01.10.22
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Dear all, I have a race boat, with 2 lithium batteries. I want to keep the weight down and keep the
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sv-changes at 7:45pm 01.10.22
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Ingram at 5:28pm 01.10.22
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I have 30amp AC plug coming into transom, wiring goes to the battery charger. As it is connected to
Brians Mast at 11:04am 01.10.22
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I live in Ottawa, Canada where the winters are cold. I have a 2005 MacGregor 26M (with a sliding gal
capseaquel at 10:20am 01.10.22
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Going off west coast Vancouver Island. Do not want to tow dinghy but have easy access/launching. Di
Slider at 9:42am 01.10.22
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My boat has a Simrad 20 wind indicator. I was out sailing yesterday and the instrument is showing w
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Maine Sail at 7:17am 01.10.22
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Hi all, Just wanted to check in with an update. I will be quick because I do not have the use my le
Muttondressedaslamb at 4:52am 01.10.22
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Last summer, my chartplotter and depthsounder crapped out, resulting in my running aground off Sandy
dkinzer at 7:38pm 01.09.22
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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
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Hi, My son wants learn how to sail and since we're currently landlocked I purchased a trailer saile
eusjim1 at 3:33pm 01.09.22
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That is the whole question. Is Catalina 270 compass light spliced into the stern light?
All U Get at 4:12pm 01.08.22
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Tom J at 2:45pm 01.08.22
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We rode out a squall in Salem Harbor, MA, a few years ago, and, in the aftermath, we saw five or six
snoopy_ at 9:41am 01.08.22
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Hello, I am looking for a reasonably priced chart plotter and depth finder that has buttons. In my
rgranger at 8:24pm 01.07.22
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Hey all I ran across this very interesting youtube showing how to make a rope boat fender. kAeji
SV Maverick at 5:33pm 01.07.22
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Just wanted to say hello to the forum. We have a new to us 1994 40.5 and have a list of projects. Lo
AndyL at 2:58pm 01.07.22
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I'm starting to plan for new standing rigging. Our boat is a 2004 and we've had rigging inspections
Ward H at 1:30pm 01.07.22
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I've read threads on the Yanmar exhaust riser getting clogged and developing pinholes. Those wet ri
Tedd at 9:21am 01.07.22
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Some of the boats I've been reading specs on have the CE category listed as "B/C." I've been assumin

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hunter 49 engine alarm intermittent beeping
Benny17441 at 10:34am 07.14.25
Hi all, I'm crossing from Tahiti to Tonga and the ignition panel alarm has started sounding with a
Possible Transmission Oil Leak at Shift Lever - Kanzaki KM2P
testingthewaters91 at 10:15am 07.14.25
Rick Neary, East Coast Marine Transmissions. He was the head mechanic for Mack-Boring the East Coas
Mastgate
shemandr at 10:10am 07.14.25
Are these applicable to OP's query? https://www.westmarine.com/davis-instruments-sail-track-stops-P0
3d printing for boats.
Timm R Oday25 at 10:01am 07.14.25
What timing . A friends son just 3D printed some replacement plugs for the nonworking gauges on our
3d printing for boats.   (2)
Davidasailor26 at 9:55am 07.14.25
Survey before insurance will renew?
dlochner at 9:40am 07.14.25
I heard another story this past weekend from a member that was told a surveyor would come, but the
Seldon in mast furling - backwards ?
spadaforaj at 9:24am 07.14.25
Yes the casting is installed upside down. What is the U clip for? I have never seen that set up b
Survey before insurance will renew?
Justin_NSA at 9:13am 07.14.25
I've decided to drop BoatUS/GEICO and go with my home and auto insurer USAA/Progressive. One last th
New LFP House Battery
Davidasailor26 at 9:05am 07.14.25
My plan is to add a Victron 50 amp dc to dc charger. That may or may not keep the alternator happy.
For mast crutch h260, easy to use from Lowes 1 1/4 x 72 inch galvanize pipe and 90degree or better yet t-joins. $70 and hour. Still tinkering. PICS.
Davenport at 8:51am 07.14.25
Unknown who added princess gas seat to my h260. There is also a disconnected outboard mechanism the
New LFP House Battery
Johann at 8:43am 07.14.25
I wasn't aware of this and my monitor always shows 100% charge (with AGM batts). Is this relevant
Challenger questions
SV Gutsy Lady at 8:39am 07.14.25
Alden Challenger 38. A 38' yawl with a keel / centerboard that was designed by John Alden and produ
Challenger questions
justsomeguy at 8:33am 07.14.25
Challenger what?
Mastgate
Joe at 7:56am 07.14.25
Take a look at the "luff jack line" or "reef jack line" mentioned in the KapppyKaplan's links above
Servicing keel winch
douglaskjensen@gmail.com at 7:54am 07.14.25
By now, you probably invested in some sort of winch. Just in case, you need to get a Winch w/ Automa
New LFP House Battery
dlochner at 7:51am 07.14.25
I wasn't aware of this and my monitor always shows 100% charge (with AGM batts). Is this relevant o
New LFP House Battery
Scott T-Bird at 7:46am 07.14.25
When you leave the boat do you leave loads on that will discharge the LFP? If so, the 13.2V float w
1977 Macgregor Venture 25 - Is there a bilge pump from factory?
douglaskjensen@gmail.com at 7:35am 07.14.25
We just purchased a '77 Venture 25, for $700. It's in pretty alright shape, especially considering
ICW and the Hunter 49 short rig
Daze at 5:44am 07.14.25
@tkwhalen Hi Kevin - Still planning on heading south on the ICW this year? I'm planning a trip sout

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