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Loop All U Get at 6:13pm 10.08.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1982 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 16/4194 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 15/2273 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 21/2207 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 3/3465 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 13/1935 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 4/1342 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 7/1270 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 2/2370 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 3/1519 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 6/1408 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 0/1334 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) 7/2275 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 8/1857 :)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 10/1916 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 2/1054 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 13/1773 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 9/5884 I've agreed to buy the '92 26S I looked at the other day. But when running through the equipment li
Outboard gas line phdoc007 at 5:27am 10.08.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1209 I want to pass the gas line for the outboard through the transom to the tank in the cockpit. I will

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Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line LeeandRick at 1:42pm 12.04.21 Never on a spinnaker! In a broach it is best to let the spinnaker fly unrestrained. If the spin sh
H23 Anchor Locker rgranger at 1:34pm 12.04.21 Would be better if you moved back home so I could help you. You got my number. Call you wascal H
Solar Eclipse for Penguins kappykaplan at 1:33pm 12.04.21 Heard about this full solar eclipse on the news this morning. Tks for sharing the links.
Third Propulsion Option (1) rgranger at 1:29pm 12.04.21 Am I missing something? Is this what you are trying to do? llars and you can get a nice Tohatsu
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? (1) walt at 1:23pm 12.04.21 I probably wont do any more since I think it solved my original problem of possibly not being safe.
Third Propulsion Option Benny17441 at 1:11pm 12.04.21 As a third method of propulsion, I have Tow Insurance. It provides an extra motor and don't have to
H23 Anchor Locker Crazy Dave Condon at 12:49pm 12.04.21 Would be better if you moved back home so I could help you. You got my number. Call you wascal
Bimini for 1995 Hunter 26. Crazy Dave Condon at 12:45pm 12.04.21 The Bimini offered by the forum store were made to fit the hunter 26/260. For both boats the model y
Getting cables to reach bus bar Davidasailor26 at 12:29pm 12.04.21 You can use a power post to add an extension to the thruster cable. Or instead of a negative ground
Mods to our 35s5 (5) Hollyberry at 12:03pm 12.04.21 Thanks everyone! One last niggling detail on the V berth... somehow the cushions were not made to m
Third Propulsion Option capta at 11:57am 12.04.21 One of the problems that comes to mind is moving the motor from the rail, to the bracket on the ster
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line dlochner at 11:41am 12.04.21 For the uninitiated.. I think this is what Dave was describing. BENETEAU 36.7 spinnaker wipeout fl
Third Propulsion Option jssailem at 11:36am 12.04.21 Paul... That is my plan. Lash up the dinghy to the side of the boat and off we go. Maybe not fast bu
Third Propulsion Option Tedd at 11:33am 12.04.21 @Plymouth Sailor , Here in the Pacific northwest I see a lot of under-30-foot sailboats with a supp
Getting cables to reach bus bar dlochner at 11:31am 12.04.21 You can use a power post to add an extension to the thruster cable. Or instead of a negative ground,
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line jssailem at 11:24am 12.04.21 For the uninitiated.. I think this is what Dave was describing. BENETEAU 36.7 spinnaker wipeout fly
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line dlochner at 11:09am 12.04.21 Stopper knots on the end of the sheets??? Never on a spinnaker! In a broach it is best to let th
Proper Course PaulK at 11:09am 12.04.21 I agree on the zone - forgot the change but with a 0.5 miles to go to the mark and the wind on your
Getting cables to reach bus bar Davidasailor26 at 10:47am 12.04.21 The "easy" way to extend those cables is to get a same-diameter battery cable the length you need.
Third Propulsion Option PaulK at 10:44am 12.04.21 It might be more useful to do what the engineless schooners in Maine do - use a dinghy as a "pusher"

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