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do you carry a spare Class T fuse? newly anonymous at 8:22am 08.14.08 Big Boats 7/999 Yesterday, while installing a wind turbine generator, I discovered that my amp-hour shunt, which is
Honda BF8 (1990) electrical system (1) walt at 8:14am 08.14.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/5108 My boat has a 1990 or so Honda BF8 (8 hp) outboard which had a bad charging system and I finally got
checking tranny fluid viduta, trish dora jane at 8:03am 08.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1360 Okay, I just must be visually impaired since I can't seem to see the gimballing feature hardware (re
gimballing feature on gas stove viduta, trish dora jane at 7:53am 08.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1476 We just purchased a 1988 Catalina 27. PO is out of country for a bit so can't ask him. Stove top i
battery packcharging cat30 at 7:29am 08.14.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1337 I've got a ray 100 handheld vhf with tired old nicad batteries. i would like to rebuild the battery
Any Suggestions - steering still stiff Coyote at 7:03am 08.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1201 will be removing the Cowl in the aft berth to reveal the Steering Cables and Quadrant any suggestio
O'day, McVay= Fun (1) Barry at 5:39am 08.14.08 Day Sailers 0/1190 Well ,we sailed her on Lake Temiscaming and she behaved very well.....that is until the mast base co
Yanmar Parts Alan11634 at 5:08am 08.14.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1427 Anyone recommend an online Yanmar dealer that supplies the Tennessee area. Need routine maintenance
Beaufort/ Moorehead NC Billyc13 at 10:05pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1236 I am sailing the Beaufort area in Oct. and would appreciate any suggestions on sights to see,anchora
making winch handles??? sand sailor at 10:01pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1471 but what size is the shank on a winch handle
Olympic Sailing Netrick at 9:23pm 08.13.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/801 I just wanted to let everyone know that you can watch the Olympic sailing competition on the Yellow
Batteries, How does one make the best of a battery and which one would be the bestr purchase? r.w.landau at 8:44pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1443 I thought I would through this out as a question for all. r.w.landau
Nonsuch 36 1996 cyrilmartin at 6:33pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1116 Would like very much to "talk " with an owner of the above to help me out on a problem I have. Than
Nonsuch manufacturer cyrilmartin at 6:25pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1269 How do I get in touch with NONSUCH manufacturer? Thanks
Sevylor Tender Runabout? (2) pupluv at 5:46pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1574 Has anyone actually used one of these Sevylor Tenders? Can it be rowed? I'm looking for a tender
1990 Hunter 30 Holding Tank Ray1156 at 5:40pm 08.13.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/2567 Does anyone have a photo or diagram of the holding tank and plumbing located in the port locker in t
water cold/hot cyrilmartin at 4:49pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 2/955 I am owner of a 36' nonsuch and I cannot regulate the shower temperature. The bathroom faucet can be
Alternative to Teak? sailortonyb Allied Mis at 4:40pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 22/5468 Is there a good alternative to Teak for exterior marine woodwork? White oak will get black mold stai
Routing the line for propane Sanders at 2:15pm 08.13.08 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2836 I am installing a new propane stove, replacing the old kerosene stove (Old Smokey), and am looking f
Burgee alert (1) Phil Herring at 1:59pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1131 Our next shipment of SBO burgees will arrive Wednesday, 8/20. Much of it is already sold so if yo

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Newport 30-3 max propeller size? (2) jssailem at 4:05pm 12.08.21 Knowing your measurements is the best way to approach this project to get the optimum results. :plus
Hull dents Don S/V ILLusion at 4:04pm 12.08.21
autopilot install on an H280 jssailem at 3:50pm 12.08.21 Did your installer use the center pin or secure the motor some other way to the pedestal? This is
Yanmar 2GM20F throttle sailcapt340 at 3:45pm 12.08.21 The cable brake is the key to stopping that throttle creep. On my 340 there was so much creep it nev
Newport 30-3 max propeller size? Ward H at 3:23pm 12.08.21 I wouldn't order a new prop until I had decided on the new engine, transmission ratio and had the sh
Passage 42 bilge question JamesG161 at 3:19pm 12.08.21 Do you have a generator? Tank over fills may leak around the Level meter. Jim...
Yanmar 2GM20F throttle (1) Charles Erwin at 2:55pm 12.08.21 Consider this. Same as Tricia said just not $25 USD We all know control cables have an outside shea
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? flightlead404 at 2:43pm 12.08.21 Suitable oil for my 1000W Quick windlass is: SHELL TIVELA SC 320. But I have been unable to source
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? senang at 2:35pm 12.08.21 Suitable oil for my 1000W Quick windlass is: SHELL TIVELA SC 320. But I have been unable to source t
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? thinwater at 1:48pm 12.08.21 Balsa for cores:Jamestown Distributors End grain. Kerfed and attached to flexible backing. Notice
The Coast Guard will cease monitoring all high frequency voice distress frequencies All U Get at 1:38pm 12.08.21
Yanmar 2GM20F throttle Ward H at 1:27pm 12.08.21 On the Edson binnacle there is an tension adjustment screw on the throttle lever shaft. You'll need
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? Project_Mayhem at 1:21pm 12.08.21 yup, This is where the vinegar really comes in handy. Keep a small pail of vinegar and dip your ro
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? rgranger at 12:55pm 12.08.21 Clean up the roller immediately before the resin kicks. yup, This is where the vinegar really com
Yanmar 2GM20F throttle Stu Jackson at 12:43pm 12.08.21 It could also be a much easier adjustment inside your binnacle.
Hull dents dmax at 12:27pm 12.08.21 Actually Jim, I have followed your postings, interesting and very nice work. I'm not disagreeing wit
Signed copies of my book available again this year fred1diver at 12:15pm 12.08.21 Just ordered it
Newport 30-3 max propeller size? Scandium at 12:13pm 12.08.21 Campbell sailor 3-blade propeller.............that is what I installed on all my sailboats. This gu
autopilot install on an H280 rhiggins at 11:55am 12.08.21 Some great sales going on the Raymarine Autopilot so I finally pulled the trigger and ordered one. M
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? thinwater at 11:50am 12.08.21 I have some 6" 1708 tape laying around. Any tips to ensure it's saturated? I've soaked it in resin,

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