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Those other odors- fabrics, cusions... bilge DSELR at 8:50am 12.01.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/2199 Peggy, First, thank you for the time, energy and patients you dedicate to this forum. The first m
Engine Capacity hippiedavis at 7:38am 12.01.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1116 I know my 1971 V25 can handle a 9.9hp as this is pretty much standard. But can she handle a 15hp,..
Any Seattle Mac19ers out there? Woody at 6:08am 12.01.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1085 Looking for suggestions on mast setup, rudder modifications and fresh-water venues
Blisters rajhnsn at 3:32am 12.01.08 Bigger Boats 7/2067 I have recently purchased a 1985 Oday 35. During the survey there were a few blisters that were neg
What numbers are there? RelianceGalatea at 1:38am 12.01.08 Reliance 14/8440 In the mails I received from Rick I see seven addresses. Does anybody know how many were built? And
solar panels sand sailor at 12:05am 12.01.08 Ask All Sailors 41/5712 they all claim to charge car batteries but when you look at the specs they say 12 volts max!!:soapbo
How and what type of windlass to install on a Hunter 34 Hans Baart at 9:02pm 11.30.08 Big Boats 3/2583 Does any one know what type of windlass would best and how to install it on a hunter 34?
siphon loop gettinthere at 2:11pm 11.30.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/2467 Peggy Want to verify something...If I read correctly, in your book you state the need for a siphon l
How many 32-200's were built? Grin at 1:39pm 11.30.08 Ericson 2/3095 Just bought a 1988 Ericson 32-200 last tuesday named 'Grin' :) Our hull # is 25. Wondering if anyone
Lake Dillon Colorado ChuckThomas at 12:48pm 11.30.08 Destinations 7/6120 Any sailors here from the Summit County area?
MYSTIQUE Martin Henry TonyW at 12:29pm 11.30.08 Big Boats 0/1087 Hi Martin I read your evaluation on this site for the H41. I'm interested in learning more about you
Historical Weather Data - Planning Ocean Passages Ducati at 8:57am 11.30.08 Ask All Sailors 13/2738 In the next few years we are planning on a future ocean passage. Aside from having a well prepared v
Upload limitations? BobM at 8:21am 11.30.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1863 http://web.mac.com/overholtzer/impliedconsent/Documents.html There is a ton of info on Bret's site
Bene 323 Bill C320, Papillon at 7:31am 11.30.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/2506 Considering moving up a little from my 281. Saw a '04, 323 on line and it looks pretty nice. Any own
Talisman 37 hoopncat at 6:45am 11.30.08 Ask All Sailors 1/5524 Thank's to everyone who took the time to investegate and or reply on the talisman. We made an offer
Reefing the main garylinger at 6:44am 11.30.08 S2 11/2382 I know the theory behind how to reef a main sail but have never actually done it (either on my previ
My acount is not activated spadaforaj at 5:26am 11.30.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1759 Hi, I am having trouble sending PM's. It says that I do not have access to the page. Anyone know how
Let's Play...What Size Engine! avd155 at 11:31pm 11.29.08 Ask All Sailors 20/3404 Hi there, I recently bought a 26' Reinell 1974 without the outboard. I have been debating what siz
H 23.5...OB mtr needs support Mark H at 9:40pm 11.29.08 Smaller Boats 1/1116 I have an OB mtr ,which runs ;) like a top,5 hp Tohasta 4 stroke long shaft. I would like to add a s
LCD tv's Manny at 8:50pm 11.29.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1452 For those of you that have LCD televisions in colder climates - do you leave them on the boat or tak

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bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water fstbttms at 7:49am 12.14.21 You are both right If you had ever cleaned Vivid in the water, you'd know that while it may share
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch MikeK2B at 7:46am 12.14.21
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Justin_NSA at 7:45am 12.14.21 You are both right Its hybrid technology incorporates the benefits of both ablatives and hard paints
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch MikeK2B at 7:41am 12.14.21 Dave, what are the sizes of each of your fuses on the starter battery?
Can't find the leak dmax at 7:32am 12.14.21 Check the radiator cap. A good way to find a leak is to clean up the area completely, do whatever it
Signed copies of my book available again this year FastOlson at 7:28am 12.14.21 I sign and mail each one. --Peggie Yes she did, and it's a solid reference book for us. Happy Hol
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 7:14am 12.14.21 The 2 fuses do exceed 300 amps. I have 225 and 150 amp fuses. I haven't been aware of the restric
310 DC Current Draw Chart leo310 at 7:12am 12.14.21 I have haul #44 and most of the breakers are for 2-3 outputs. So that could be the reason why the 1.
deck craze lines FastOlson at 7:09am 12.14.21 Some replies seem to declare that this is a problem for ALL boats over a certain age. Plain speak: N
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Scott T-Bird at 6:56am 12.14.21 "The start/reserve battery has a 2 pole MRBT, one lug to the starter, one to the ACR." Question: ho
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water fstbttms at 6:52am 12.14.21 ...I did this research and found that Pettit's Vivid (a hard paint) would tolerate periodic drying
310 DC Current Draw Chart Deleted member 117556 at 6:42am 12.14.21 Doesn't look like LED lighting to me. They typically draw 0.1 amps...
deck craze lines (3) rgranger at 6:30am 12.14.21 Or cover over the bulk of your deck with rubber decking and only dremel out and fix the cracks on th
Rigging attachment question rgranger at 6:20am 12.14.21 I use them on my boat. In attention to securing the flag halyard, I sometimes hang a fender on the
deck craze lines sail sfbay at 6:16am 12.14.21 ...........Who does this gelcoat work?............. Do an internet search for "mobile marine servic
What should compression be on a 2QM15? RoyS at 5:55am 12.14.21 That adaptor might need some machine work before you can use it but I forget what I had to have done
Hunter 34 engine alignment Luna Blue at 5:55am 12.14.21 As stated prior, slip shaft coupling, PSS dripless. Yes, I have removed bolts between coupling.
Chart Plotter Location Souellette at 5:46am 12.14.21 My primary objective is to have a chart screen, as @shemandr suggested. There are lots of shallow ar
Securing anchor chain; (1) RoyS at 5:35am 12.14.21 Two quality bungy cords. Buy the solid rubber with stainless hooks versions. Hook one end in the cha
310 DC Current Draw Chart Fleet at 5:26am 12.14.21 ZoeVie, hull 108, is my Catalina 310. Barefoot, hull 151, is another Catalina 310 belonging to anot

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