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Loop All U Get at 6:13pm 10.08.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2027 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 16/4445 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 15/2329 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 21/2243 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 3/3491 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 13/1997 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 4/1355 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 7/1306 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 2/2416 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 3/1577 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 6/1430 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 0/1354 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) 7/2293 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 8/1875 :)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 10/1952 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 2/1074 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 13/1817 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 9/6075 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 1/1224 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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110v into boat (1) ingramsail at 8:15pm 01.11.22 My 30 Amp is just in front of the outboard. The wires go to battery charger.
Custom full boat cover (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:38pm 01.11.22 All I can say about mothballs is that they MAY be slightly better than nothing. Last summer I got
Removing alternator on Yanmar 2YM15 TimFromLI at 7:21pm 01.11.22 I ran my engine fine without an alternator for a few days. My alternator was in the shop so I bought
I still don't quite get rule #2... Kings Gambit at 7:19pm 01.11.22
Dometic AC needs capacitor twalker H260 at 7:17pm 01.11.22 https://www.smsupplyinc.com/products/capacitor-dual-30mfd-16mfd-370v-r417a-turbo-16k-115v
110v into boat grangehill at 7:15pm 01.11.22 After scrolling back a bit I did notice that Pat has switched out to a propane outboard and he has t
Dinghy covers Kings Gambit at 7:09pm 01.11.22
New to us Hunter 40.5 (1) SV Maverick at 7:05pm 01.11.22 201693
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace Ward H at 7:01pm 01.11.22 Just a quick update. Called HDI. They said they might have a solution, send them a photo. I did and
Update NYSail at 6:39pm 01.11.22 Great to have you back..........
1984 Hunter 37C Mikem at 6:18pm 01.11.22
New to us Hunter 40.5 smokey73 at 6:07pm 01.11.22 @artboas and @SV Maverick I agree with artboas. I am very pleased with the installation and perf
New to us Hunter 40.5 artboas at 5:54pm 01.11.22
Boat and trailer Crazy Dave Condon at 5:49pm 01.11.22 Dry weight 2000 pounds or 908 kg
New to us Hunter 40.5 artboas at 5:45pm 01.11.22 Hi artboas. The original question was posted by me (SV Maverick) Great point. Can you direct me to
New to us Hunter 40.5 smokey73 at 5:42pm 01.11.22 I use the EV200 with my Rotary Drive with a P70 head. I don't recall if I used a Type 1 or a Type 2
St4000+ glass exchange (1) Calif. Ted at 5:40pm 01.11.22 Sort of, I've replaced a burned out screen with a new one and it's pretty finicky, there's 2 "elasto
110v into boat Crazy Dave Condon at 5:38pm 01.11.22 @patbratton DO NOT HOOK UP YOUR SHORE POWER CHORD IN THE FUEL LOCKER BECAUSE IT WILL CAUSE AN EXPLOS
Dinghy covers sail sfbay at 5:36pm 01.11.22
New to us Hunter 40.5 smokey73 at 5:33pm 01.11.22 You can get a rotary drive from RayMarine. There are two sizes. Can't remember which I used but I'

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