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Inflatable Battens ?? Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 6:19pm 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1321 Has anyone had any luck with either making or buying inflatable battens to replace your existing bat
Loop All U Get at 6:13pm 10.08.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1931 I've read your book and threads about the loop in the sanitation line coming from the head. On my 1
What size motor/engine okial at 6:09pm 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 16/3841 I own a Daysailor 1, 17 footer. I'm thinking of purchasing an outboard. I'm not aware of any d
Newb needs help Stormer at 5:49pm 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 15/2149 So this weekend my husband and I will be picking up our first sailboat, she is a project, a sadly ne
Proposed eletrical/ Batt Bank set up (1) Hermit Scott at 5:37pm 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 21/2117 This is the electrical system I intend to hook up on Friday. I am going to motor my boat across Corp
Fix replace parts for Bomar Pompanette opening ports Cappie30 at 4:06pm 10.08.08 The Cherubini Hunters 3/3429 I have been in touch with Bomar/ Pompanette, and have ordered new dogs and pins for some of my 8 ope
PFD Choices...which way to go. Stillraining at 4:05pm 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1827 OK guys...I did a search this time..really I did. But found little help I am wrestling with this
Hunter23.5 sails Mark H at 1:53pm 10.08.08 Smaller Boats 4/1324 I need to know the replacement cost for both sails on the 1993 H23.5 I may be buying this weekend,
Mainsheet for a 30T Sailgunner at 1:43pm 10.08.08 Mid-Size Boats 7/1213 I want to replace my mainsheet system on my 1992 30T. I tried a Garhauer but it does not work. The
Tension for Standing Rigging sailingdude at 1:35pm 10.08.08 Catalina 30 2/2338 Can anyone tell me the specs for the tension on the standing rigging? I believe they are usually sta
Bilge Check Valve lrschultz at 12:49pm 10.08.08 Big Boats 3/1485 I keep hearing warnings about not using a check valve in the bilge. I used one and it has worked fi
Documentation/State Registration kloudie1 at 12:22pm 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1381 Louisiana just revised the registration law that had let us who documented our vessels operate witho
Dodger pt5104 at 12:14pm 10.08.08 Catalina 30 0/1320 I am looking for a good used dodger for my 1993 Catalina 30 feet tall rig. Can anyone help me? Thank
Photo Forum back online Phil Herring at 11:27am 10.08.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 7/2257 The Photo Forum has been converted into the new site. We're still in the process of weeding out inc
Raymarine spx-5 wheel autopilot orionsirius at 10:33am 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1826 :)I just received an Email from Defenders. The email says that the Raymarine SPX-5 wheel autopilot w
Raymarine spx-5 wheel autopilot orionsirius at 10:29am 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 0/4 I just received an email from Defenders. The email says that the Raymarine spx-5 wheel autopilot wil
Let me ask a stupid antifreeze winterizing question Rich Stidger at 8:00am 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1869 I use RV type antifreeze ONLY in my holding tank and my air conditioning units. I DO NOT use it in
Electrical Panel 12V plug Jack at 7:06am 10.08.08 Big Boats 2/1038 My 2000 340 has a 12 volt receptacle in the electric panel. I plugged a map light into it the oth
Garmin E-Trex RogerHM at 7:01am 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1739 I think that's the spelling? Legend model: Tried to use it yesterday; it came on for about 2 minute
26S Pop Top Cover JohnH_V25 at 6:28am 10.08.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/5635 I've agreed to buy the '92 26S I looked at the other day. But when running through the equipment li

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Tiller Tamers for 1965 Widgeon sail sfbay at 6:09am 10.13.21 These threads discusses options: Is a tiller tamer worth it? \| Sailboat Owners Forums AND post #4 sh
Happy 246th Birthday, U.S. Navy! jssailem at 6:02am 10.13.21 Way to bring it home @kappykaplan Go Navy!
CNG tank exchange or CNG self serve stations smokey73 at 5:58am 10.13.21 Since the topic is resurrected - Does anyone have a CNG tank that they removed in conversion of thei
'94 Oceanis 351 (BEY62042E494), cable route to fwd nav light. RoyS at 5:28am 10.13.21 I am totally unfamiliar with your boat. What likely happened to your Nav Light is the negative wire
Accessing cabin light bulbs for replacement - H240 chriscampbell at 5:15am 10.13.21
Are the water tank outlets accessible? CurtisC at 4:41am 10.13.21 During some battery relocation work I remember noting some access capability from the batt box under
CNG tank exchange or CNG self serve stations Terry Cox at 4:38am 10.13.21 Thanks all. Certainly looks to be a solution
Asymmetrical Rigging ideas sailme88 at 3:11am 10.13.21 ATN makes a device called a Tacker. It wraps around the furled headsail and allows you to work the s
Asymmetrical Rigging ideas danstanford at 2:15am 10.13.21 If you are going to launch and douse your spinnaker from the hatch or a bag on deck inside the jib s
Asymmetrical Rigging ideas sail sfbay at 9:11pm 10.12.21 Joe.....thanks for mentioning the use of a tacker.
Asymmetrical Rigging ideas Joe at 9:07pm 10.12.21 To rig an adjustable TACK line on any boat, attach a block to the stemhead fitting. That's where y
Fixed Dock Piling Pulley System (1) Joe at 8:32pm 10.12.21 I think it' a device for keeping the boat centered by compensating for changes in water level or con
Repairing an HS35 handset SoSound at 8:21pm 10.12.21 The USB port is what I used to charge mine for a year, when there were no charging cradles available
FP hose clamp failure Ralph Johnstone at 8:01pm 10.12.21 As all the other clamps are still good, I presume that this clamp failed because of it's resting on
Repairing an HS35 handset Tally Ho at 7:58pm 10.12.21 Although we just now found out that the handset has a USB jack on the bottom that you can charge i
Repairing an HS35 handset SoSound at 7:07pm 10.12.21 Is your charging cradle mounted in the cockpit or at the nav station? my charger is at the nav sta
Still Racing in Texas PaulK at 6:57pm 10.12.21 Try to get a good start and sail fast! Keep the crew out of the cockpit!!!
Its funny Friday! (1) Will Gilmore at 6:53pm 10.12.21 199256 Well buckle me swash! -Will
Asymmetrical Rigging ideas gfrost39 at 5:57pm 10.12.21 Thankyou for this advise and link to the nice article. The Hunter 23 has no bow roller to attach a T
Repairing an HS35 handset Davidasailor26 at 5:19pm 10.12.21 Thanks for sharing that info. i have the B&G equivalent. So far, no charging issues, but at times

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