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Sailing 2021 round up garymalmgren at 4:16am 01.11.22 Ask All Sailors 10/1581 here is my (japan) sail round up for 2022. Hope 2022 turns out a little better. All the best gary I
Removing alternator on Yanmar 2YM15 jeromsam at 10:39pm 01.10.22 Engines and Propulsion 12/2531 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 20/2229
110v into boat Ingram at 5:28pm 01.10.22 Smaller Boats 22/3095 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 9/2295 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 6/1306 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 22/4573 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 35/7884 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 7/1343 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 14/2304 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 48/8372 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 5/1458 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 14/2294
Point to ponder: furling the jib (1) Tom J at 2:45pm 01.08.22 Ask All Sailors 37/4473 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 17/4250 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 29/4676 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 84/13257 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 6/1576 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 18/4042 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 5/2482 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
Slow and sloppy fueling on 2004 Hunter 41 spadaforaj at 9:19am 07.14.25 thanks !
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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