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newly anonymous at 8:22am 08.14.08
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Yesterday, while installing a wind turbine generator, I discovered that my amp-hour shunt, which is
walt at 8:14am 08.14.08
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My boat has a 1990 or so Honda BF8 (8 hp) outboard which had a bad charging system and I finally got
viduta, trish dora jane at 8:03am 08.14.08
3/1391
Okay, I just must be visually impaired since I can't seem to see the gimballing feature hardware (re
viduta, trish dora jane at 7:53am 08.14.08
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We just purchased a 1988 Catalina 27. PO is out of country for a bit so can't ask him. Stove top i
cat30 at 7:29am 08.14.08
4/1358
I've got a ray 100 handheld vhf with tired old nicad batteries. i would like to rebuild the battery
Coyote at 7:03am 08.14.08
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will be removing the Cowl in the aft berth to reveal the Steering Cables and Quadrant any suggestio
Barry at 5:39am 08.14.08
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Well ,we sailed her on Lake Temiscaming and she behaved very well.....that is until the mast base co
Alan11634 at 5:08am 08.14.08
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Anyone recommend an online Yanmar dealer that supplies the Tennessee area. Need routine maintenance
Billyc13 at 10:05pm 08.13.08
7/1252
I am sailing the Beaufort area in Oct. and would appreciate any suggestions on sights to see,anchora
sand sailor at 10:01pm 08.13.08
6/1531
but what size is the shank on a winch handle
Netrick at 9:23pm 08.13.08
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I just wanted to let everyone know that you can watch the Olympic sailing competition on the Yellow
r.w.landau at 8:44pm 08.13.08
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I thought I would through this out as a question for all. r.w.landau
cyrilmartin at 6:33pm 08.13.08
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Would like very much to "talk " with an owner of the above to help me out on a problem I have. Than
cyrilmartin at 6:25pm 08.13.08
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How do I get in touch with NONSUCH manufacturer? Thanks
pupluv at 5:46pm 08.13.08
4/1585
Has anyone actually used one of these Sevylor Tenders? Can it be rowed? I'm looking for a tender
Ray1156 at 5:40pm 08.13.08
1/2584
Does anyone have a photo or diagram of the holding tank and plumbing located in the port locker in t
cyrilmartin at 4:49pm 08.13.08
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I am owner of a 36' nonsuch and I cannot regulate the shower temperature. The bathroom faucet can be
sailortonyb Allied Mis at 4:40pm 08.13.08
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Is there a good alternative to Teak for exterior marine woodwork? White oak will get black mold stai
Sanders at 2:15pm 08.13.08
5/2914
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
1/1137
Our next shipment of SBO burgees will arrive Wednesday, 8/20. Much of it is already sold so if yo

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Just committed to an 82 C22.
ShotgunSlim at 5:40am 01.12.22
Congratulations and welcome aboard!!
Transmission Repair Shop Recommendation - South Jersey, PA, DE, MD
sailme88 at 5:28am 01.12.22
PO probably knew of the problems when selling the boat. Did a half repair to pass survey. When I wa
110v into boat
Davidasailor26 at 2:02am 01.12.22
My 30 Amp is just in front of the outboard. The wires go to battery charger. connections in househ
Which Battery is better?
justsomeguy at 1:00am 01.12.22
Marine Deep Cycle Batteries Any battery that doesn't overcapitalize it's features.
New Owner!!
sv-changes at 11:35pm 01.11.22
Congrats ! Welcome to the group.. Lots of great info here in the "General Downloads" section and th
New to us Hunter 40.5   (1)
artboas at 11:03pm 01.11.22
mments. I spent a lot of time on my drive install. I had never seen this drawing, and Hunter never
A few questions.
Jaxn at 10:27pm 01.11.22
The hull on my Benteau 323 of course is curved on the bottom and the iron keel(not encapsulated) is
New tool :)
jssailem at 10:18pm 01.11.22
And all the Electronic black boxes inside the plane. Ahhh the safety wire twist. What a dance.
New tool :)
BigEasy at 9:56pm 01.11.22
Spent three years in the Navy as a J79 jet engine mechanic and trouble shooter. That tool brings ba
Which Battery is better?
Ward H at 9:03pm 01.11.22
You already received very good advice. I'd just like to point out that auto starting batteries with
Transmission Repair Shop Recommendation - South Jersey, PA, DE, MD   (5)
Ward H at 8:51pm 01.11.22
Update @lehighsail and I took the tranny and damper plate up to Rick Neary of East Coast Marine Tran
Which Battery is better?
Benny17441 at 8:40pm 01.11.22
For House applications go with Marine Deep Cycle Batteries which are rated in Amp Hours (Ah). Star
Columbia 26. 1967
sail sfbay at 8:40pm 01.11.22
Welcome to the forum!! How much are you planning to buy it for? Let us know what the survey says.
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
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

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