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Clean Boating Act Mike G. at 6:44pm 08.11.08 Ask All Sailors 0/825 I haven't seen any recent posts on the topic, so I thought that everyone would like to see this mess
Navigation Table Jim/Cyn at 6:39pm 08.11.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1073 There is A Pole That Runs From The Navigation Table Up To The Overhead.What Is It For? My 84 Dose No
Nice night at Worton Creek (1) Mike B at 6:21pm 08.11.08 Ask All Sailors 29/2048 For Orion's Child and any others who were there, Saturday evening at Worton Creek was simply awesome
The Rocna Anchor and Gale Force Winds Scott B at 6:16pm 08.11.08 Ask All Sailors 7/4428
In case of Hurricane.... NYSail at 5:35pm 08.11.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1602 Where is the best place for a sail boat under the following three choices. First of I have a Pearso
The mess has begun! (1) Recess at 5:07pm 08.11.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1086 I have started sanding the old paint off. I figured to go ahead and get the old bottom paint of firs
dingy motor lift barney at 4:38pm 08.11.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1262 has anyone installed a dingy motor lift on a Hunter 35.5? I am thinking of purchasing a Forespar Nov
Main reefing Bilgewater at 4:11pm 08.11.08 Smaller Boats 0/884 I am in the process of adding slab reefing of the main from the cockpit. Since I have a CDI roller
Tachometer replacement K-Mac at 3:07pm 08.11.08 Catalina 30 3/1524 I have a 1984 Catalina 30 and my tach died recently. Thus far I have been unable to locate a replac
Bilge repair Randy Church at 2:51pm 08.11.08 Big Boats 2/1629 I'm fairly certain I've read all posts regarding the cavity beneath the sump floor that holds water
CDI furler on ebay sailaway78 at 2:12pm 08.11.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1417 Anyone interested, there is a CDI flex furler on ebay. Listed under sailboat parts. It is the FF6, w
It is going to get messy Recess at 2:10pm 08.11.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/879 I am starting the sanding and prep work for the paint job. Luckily my carports are freaking huge so
Need Help Evaluating a 1980 28' Oday (1) jbrosser at 2:02pm 08.11.08 Ask All Sailors 11/2078 My wife and I are new to sailing and this will be our first buy. We are looking at vessels in the 2
west lake Erie Bogdan at 1:54pm 08.11.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/914 can anyone tell me about sailing in western L.Erie, would live to do this in Sept
club racing swamp irish at 1:48pm 08.11.08 Cal 2/1606
Buying a Daysailor. Your Thoughts?!?! Flotsam at 1:11pm 08.11.08 Ask All Sailors 11/10224 Ladies and Gentlemen, I humbly seek your advice in boat purchases. I am seeking a daysailor with
Top off the Tanks??? A survey for those that don't MoonSailer at 12:47pm 08.11.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1641 It seems to be popular opinion not based on any physics or experiments that topping off fuel tanks i
US tourist hacked to death in Guatemala Steve22116 at 12:32pm 08.11.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/2577 Sorry to report this attack in Guatemala but felt others should know this danger. I've included the
Dodger sharkdive1 at 11:52am 08.11.08 Smaller Boats 10/1313 I have a 96 H26. Does anyone know if there is a Dodger that I can buy for my sailboat or do I just h
Loose Steering on Mac 26 Hogan at 11:48am 08.11.08 Trailer Sailors 5/3796 A friend of mine has a Mac 26 trailer sailor and his wheel steering is quite loose; difficult to mai

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310 DC Current Draw Chart RoyS at 5:12am 12.14.21 Do not forget Autopilot if equipped. If there are any incandescent lamps, be sure to replace them wi
Chart Plotter Location shemandr at 5:10am 12.14.21 That Sail Steer screen seems more for racing but would be useful just sailing. I would probably use
310 DC Current Draw Chart SycloneDriver at 5:02am 12.14.21 I'm only guessing but I think these are two different boats. With 2.3 and 5.2 amps there must be s
P42 Maxwell Windlass Terry Cox at 4:58am 12.14.21 Did you ever determine whether the flat head machine screw that secures the drum/gypsy and clutch p
deck craze lines All U Get at 4:35am 12.14.21 Or would having faux teakwood or anti skid epoxy make a better solution?
deck craze lines prosmile at 4:20am 12.14.21 I called a broker to schedual an appt to see a 1990 boat listed for sale. The broker said the boat
Can't find the leak norbszczurek at 11:32pm 12.13.21 Help, I own a 1984 Catalina 38 #274 with a Universal M-30 5425 engine. Months ago we overheated, th
Source for Stainless U-Nut, Spring-Nut, Clip-Nut and screws Ted at 10:11pm 12.13.21 You didn't mention what size you needed. Try this link. https://usa.banggood.com/10pcs-M4-or-M5-or-
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Crazy Dave Condon at 10:06pm 12.13.21 When anyone posts a question, the more information we have, the better we can respond wash off the
Chart Plotter Location Joe at 9:52pm 12.13.21 You really have to decide how you want to use it. My experience is that I rarely have the map scre
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:09pm 12.13.21 If you bypass the start battery isolation switch and connect the ACR directly to the start battery,
V berth plywood in O'Day 20 Randy Michaelis at 7:55pm 12.13.21 Hi. Let me make sure I am understanding this. If I remove the existing fiberglass, I should attach
310 DC Current Draw Chart Tom J at 7:32pm 12.13.21 The only apparent issue is that Barefoot draws 1.7 amps on the lighting breaker with the lights off.
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Ward H at 7:25pm 12.13.21 So if my alternator or charger is putting out current, the batteries may not get any current if the
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch (1) MikeK2B at 7:22pm 12.13.21 "The start/reserve battery has a 2 pole MRBT, one lug to the starter, one to the ACR." Question: how
deck craze lines shemandr at 7:11pm 12.13.21 Time for the obligatory asking for pictures. I'm in the camp that it's mostly cosmetic. Unless ind
310 DC Current Draw Chart Ralph Johnstone at 7:05pm 12.13.21 Thought I was somewhat experienced with electrical issues, but could you explain what a ZoeVie (108)
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Justin_NSA at 6:57pm 12.13.21 There you go. Skip the bottom paint. Keep your bottom clean and smooth.
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Bill Russell at 6:53pm 12.13.21 @Bill Russell a lot of good responsives but two questions for a better response. First is traile
New Catalina 250 Owner Looking for Guidance Jenni1066 at 6:49pm 12.13.21

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