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Yet another cool site Rick at 11:14am 10.27.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1454 Hey gang Came across this site and thought I would share. Just call it a ship tracker! For us west
Repowering an 11MS2 kk703hh at 10:54am 10.27.08 S2 1/1573 My 1979 MD17C engine has a "Noise" and two different mechanics, one a long time Volvo dealer, sugges
A story about a broken mast and a question truckjunky87 at 10:38am 10.27.08 Ask All Sailors 9/3514 My dad and I went in together on a '86 Macgregor 25 this past summer. It's the first sailboat for ei
Newbie, Need advise on how big a boat Baja Will at 10:25am 10.27.08 Ask All Sailors 16/2353 Hello, I am a newbie here, so I apoligize if this has been covered before. I am looking to buy m
Engine temperature warning indicator Sol Perros at 9:33am 10.27.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1244 We were out in San Diego bay this weekend and needed to use the Yanmar 27hp fresh water cooled engin
genoa sailtrim Syversens at 8:50am 10.27.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1202 Hey all, starting my "racing" season this saturday and been struggling with the trim on my genoa....
Water damaged floor repair help needed keith bremner at 8:33am 10.27.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1306 I own an Islander 36 ('83) and had a small leak combined with a battery problem which led to 4 inche
Pushing the winter envelope. (3) Ed Schenck at 8:27am 10.27.08 Ask All Sailors 16/1831 Friday I sailed my Highlander for the final time in 2008. It was about 55 degrees with winds of 12-
Steering VICTORY!!!! Coyote at 7:48am 10.27.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/1047 as a follow up to several posts I have placed on this board, I am OVERJOYED to FINALLY Report that
Season is over Justin_NSA at 7:09am 10.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/987 I hauled Cuivienen out of her slip yesterday and into her yard space. :cry: Snow is falling in parts
Welcome to the Telstar Forum sailingdog at 6:43am 10.27.08 Telstar 0/9783 I asked the moderators to create this forum for people interested in finding out more about the Tels
Furling main maintenance... Doug/Karen at 6:08am 10.27.08 Big Boats 5/1469 As the first season with an in-mast furling main comes to an end, we are questioning if removal and
Using Outboard during Winter Delphis at 5:44am 10.27.08 Ask All Sailors 4/2268 This winter I'd like to keep the outboard on a small zodiac and use it on the mild days. Because the
depth sounders wcaime at 5:40am 10.27.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1191 I need a new sounder. Any recommendations, i.e. Datamarine, Raymarine, Humminbird, etc? Thanks for t
1988 Legend holding tank replacement lzr at 5:32am 10.27.08 Big Boats 3/1098 I have a 1988 37 Legend that I am getting head smells from. I am going to replace the hoses but I w
pearson 23 sloop, help! ridesroadking1 at 5:19am 10.27.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1672 I just purchased a pearson 23' sloop, id like to restore it to it original condition.its in excellla
192 Trailer ozman at 5:04am 10.27.08 Day Sailers 2/1440 Does anyone have a trailer make/model recommendation for a 192 ?
Mobilife gas cooker/oven spares, what are they called now? sjoerdm at 2:23am 10.27.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/5730 Hello all, On our boat (HR45) we have an excellent mobilife gas oven/cooker. We are looking for spa
Halloween Decorations igor at 9:04pm 10.26.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1215 Hi, I am thinking of decorating my boat for Halloween - just wondering if anyone has some great id
Yanmar 2qm15 Fall Maintenance RussB at 7:31pm 10.26.08 S2 4/3375 Our 9.2 is hauled for winter. It is time for fall maintenance and winterizing. Does anyone have an

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Catalina 320 start problem Benny17441 at 2:15pm 01.04.22 It will get progressively worse with time. It is a common malady as the wiring between the starter
Adding Batteries Benny17441 at 2:00pm 01.04.22 You are in the best position to determine where you would have room. As a general suggestion I woul
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? dlochner at 1:58pm 01.04.22 Guys, thanks for all the input. In the Blue Sea it mentions ANL fuses. Here's what I have as of no
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Scott T-Bird at 1:57pm 01.04.22 I don't know very much about charger/inverters but I suspect that the reason for the warning is to a
Adding Batteries sail sfbay at 1:55pm 01.04.22 Replace the existing with higher amp-hour battery capacity. That is what did on my boat.
Lifeline Stanchion Installation 1987 Catalina 22 Dave Groshong at 1:41pm 01.04.22 https://whitewatermarineinc.com/custom-stainless-stanchions/custom-lifeline-stanchion-options
Adding Batteries Ed.S at 1:38pm 01.04.22 Thanks jssailem, I have the water heater, accumulator, refrigerator and air conditioning located the
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? (1) kjdoyle1 at 1:34pm 01.04.22 Guys, thanks for all the input. In the Blue Sea it mentions ANL fuses. Here's what I have as of now
Adding Batteries (1) sail sfbay at 12:56pm 01.04.22 Room under the starboard settee?
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5 Freelancer at 12:41pm 01.04.22 LloydB: Thanks for the heads up. Guess I'll build z brace to prevent the tilting problem. As for acc
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5 Freelancer at 12:33pm 01.04.22 If you're building the pad just sit the wheels of the trailer on it then it only needs to be 9 feet
Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for? markwbird at 12:32pm 01.04.22 I wouldn't open it. You have no idea what will happen.
Adding Batteries Ed.S at 12:21pm 01.04.22 Thanks AndyL for this information, it appears that I will have to add the batteries to the sail lock
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? dlochner at 12:19pm 01.04.22 Not if you have on1/2/B switch which the vast majority of boats still have.Same thing can happen wi
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Scott T-Bird at 11:56am 01.04.22 Change the switch to DCP and use the Start Interrupt Circuit! :cool::cool: You'll be glad you did!
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Maine Sail at 11:37am 01.04.22 Would having the Start Interrupt circuit connected prevent this? Could the same happen when starti
Adding Batteries AndyL at 11:34am 01.04.22 No experience or suggestions but I found this - maybe you've already seen it: More Power Scotty! Par
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Rick Webb at 11:18am 01.04.22 Or, my boat in not propelled by either a diesel engine nor an outboard motor?
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Rick Webb at 11:16am 01.04.22 So, we don't motor into a marina wondering why all these jugheaeds around us enjoy motorboats?
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5 Rick Webb at 11:11am 01.04.22 When storing your boat as described be cognizant that it is not at all unusual for the locker in the

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