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M25 Glow Plug Power Rob at 3:04am 07.23.08 Catalina 30 5/1806 I recently took ownership of a 1995 Catalina 30. The engine is hard starting and I have found that t
What make of portlights are they? Victoria28 at 11:06pm 07.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1240 The bug screens in the 5x12 ports are beyond repair. these ar ethe two ports located forward in the
Am buying a 1991 Mac 26s RNC725 at 8:41pm 07.22.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/953 Whats the difference between the 26s, 26m, 26c, 26x,26d? I owned for 6 years a 1994 26 -- I called
Topside and deck repainting advice needed Mikado55k at 8:40pm 07.22.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1003 After a horrible topside paint job two years ago in Port Canaveral, FL and then getting ripped off o
Cynthia Woods sinking update sailortonyb Allied Mis at 6:23pm 07.22.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1200 Wow, this is getting hairy. Can't even comment on this. Tony B
Steering Limitation J Simmonds at 6:22pm 07.22.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1465 My B331 has a steering limitation to Port. I only get about one half turn of the wheel hard to port
Hull/Deck Rivets sailaway at 6:14pm 07.22.08 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1062 Hello all, I have a 1978 Oday 30 which in stripping off the lovely mildew ridden fabric and foam fr
genoa richther at 5:42pm 07.22.08 Smaller Boats 1/1640 What are the specs for a 135,150,and a160% genny for a cat. 250 wing keel. Merci
S2 Logo Font Name Dave S. at 5:32pm 07.22.08 S2 3/2809 Does anyone know the name of the S2 logo font (does it even have a name)? No, I don't need new S2 d
Raw Water Exhaust - No Water Coming Out montenido at 5:24pm 07.22.08 Catalina 30 8/7164 Hi all, it has been a while since I posted, but I have been very busy fixing up Sundance. My latest
Keel bolt torque? Cherubini - yes/no? Mark & Carol at 5:07pm 07.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 10/2277
Removing Numbers from a Genoa Marcia at 3:13pm 07.22.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1078 I purchased a used genoa with racing numbers still attached. Is there any way to remove them and th
genoa sails for mac 26d brian herr at 3:01pm 07.22.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/849 I would appreciate any recommendations on a genoa for a 1991 mac 26d. any info on new or used, sour
Adding speakers in 29.5 hunter cockpit Arnon Koren at 2:32pm 07.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1262 Looking for the best place to add 2 speakers in the cockpit on 29.5 hunter boat and what is the best
Mast Bogdan at 2:09pm 07.22.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1095 ok, as some here may see im a new Mac owner. 26s, the guy I got my new baby from never used mast rai
What size Genoa Bukrub at 1:14pm 07.22.08 Catalina 22 4/1224 I am new to sailing, and just recently bought a '84 cat 22. I haven't put her in the water yet, whil
Boom lines Blitz at 12:53pm 07.22.08 Seidelmann 4/1760 Since all lines swell some, I'm curious what is the correct Diameter lines for the lines that goes t
Sailing a 22 to hard??? Slinger28 at 12:49pm 07.22.08 Catalina 22 7/1629 The mast broke on my cat22, can you sail a catalina 22 too hard or was it the old age. Its a 1974 bo
Leaking window gaskets on 1988 h40 Bob at 12:44pm 07.22.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1034 Does anyone know how I replace the gaskets on the windows - they've split ? where do I buy the repl
New Furler or Rebuild?? Ralph18414 at 12:31pm 07.22.08 Ask All Sailors 14/2279 The boat I just bought has finally been delivered (1980 Morgan 415 Out Island). (The boat arrived o

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Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric JohnShannon at 7:19pm 12.31.21 IMHO, one can not justify replacing an existing diesel engine, that is functional, in a boat that'
Winter Cruising Question jssailem at 7:09pm 12.31.21
New to the forum Joe at 6:57pm 12.31.21 Ask all sailors.... Note... helpful people do not exclusively hang out in a boat model only speci
Velociteck Prostart Joe at 6:38pm 12.31.21 No, he does not work for Velocitek, he works for Vakaros. He was kinda run out of here because he g
Inflatable tender Tom J at 6:23pm 12.31.21 I would second the choice of a Torqeedo. No gas to carry on the big boat, or oil to mix with the ga
True Internet-worthy WiFi on board (1) justsomeguy at 6:12pm 12.31.21 For your iPad2 to have a USB connection and up grade to USB C also.:biggrin: Not this iPad. It's g
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Inflatable tender Charles Erwin at 5:35pm 12.31.21 This advice is much appreciated. Furthermore, intend to take that advice to heart. The idea is slo
New Roller Furler - Your pick? sail sfbay at 5:33pm 12.31.21 We have a Selden Furlex and is very reliable.
Inflatable tender sail sfbay at 5:32pm 12.31.21 My West Marine inflatable PRU3 53 lb, 8'4" rollup dinghy.uses an electric Torqeedo 503CS short shaft
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Stu Jackson at 5:29pm 12.31.21 But I am struggling to find guidance on the specific fuse I should use. Are you asking about the f
Winter Cruising Question Stu Jackson at 5:25pm 12.31.21 Sorry to clarify, I am NOT lookin to go out today or really any time soon. Ideally looking to get s
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Ken Cross at 5:18pm 12.31.21 My friend put an electric drive system in his 1990 Hunter 30. He also added batteries to simulate th
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? dlochner at 5:06pm 12.31.21 Always fuse to protect the wire and the fuse should be within 7 inches of the battery posts. Wire si
Inflatable tender dlochner at 5:03pm 12.31.21 Have obtained a new 8 foot inflatable tender and would like suggestions on what outboard to use. T
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric jssailem at 4:50pm 12.31.21 retrofitting an old boat doesn't compute. That is true. I do understand people do not always do
Winter Cruising Question colb218 at 4:44pm 12.31.21 Winter sailing, for me is preparation and routes that take advantage of the conditions Making saili
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric BigEasy at 4:14pm 12.31.21 IMHO, one can not justify replacing an existing diesel engine, that is functional, in a boat that's
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Tom J at 4:13pm 12.31.21 So we are adding the Blue Sea ACR (7610) to our Hunter with 2 batteries. I understand it needs fuse
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric rgranger at 3:58pm 12.31.21 Please explain these terms. Are we talking only after you get the system installed and before you h

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