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Need help RE: trailering an Oday20 aclark at 4:27am 06.09.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/848 I need to transport an Oday20 on a trailer. I have not seen the boat and will not have an opportuni
Fishing on a Catalina 22 Liza at 4:22am 06.09.08 Catalina 22 4/4293 my husband and I are going round and round..He likes to "only" sail, and I want to sail and fish. D
Forespar Nova Lift Allan R at 4:02am 06.09.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1937 Looking for opinions on the Forespar Nova Lift. I am considering installing one and would like to k
1st Race for a Cruiser/Weekend sailor william24424 at 6:24am 06.09.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1030 Mattapoisett "Spring around the bay" I brought aboard an experienced helmsman, 2 buddies from hockey
Battery question Ken Honeycutt at 3:19am 06.09.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1407 I thought I was pretty knowledgeable about batteries but now I'm wondering. I have 2 8D batteries on
Hatch cover (trapezoidal V-berth) replacement 1977 Hunter 25 busyengineer at 7:18am 06.09.08 The Cherubini Hunters 0/1565 Help! I have a 1977 Hunter 25 with the original smoked lexan/polycarbonate domed V-berth hatch cov
Ranger on Tampa Craigslist. Is it a good price? gulfportR28 at 7:10am 06.09.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 3/3702 What should I watch out for?
vibration using a 2 blend blades propeler over 1600 rpm Cesar at 8:31am 06.09.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1246 In my 336 Hunter Legend boat, with a Yanmar 27 HP engine, I notice a vibration over 1600 rpm. It h
Compass Bubble BungalowBill at 9:05am 06.09.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1530 I have a binnacle mounted compass on my H28. When I splashed the boat this spring I noticed a large
Winch paw spring Keith Nuttle at 9:43am 06.09.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1086 I have a winch on my trailer. While it is old it is still in good shape except the little spring on
Drifter measurements for a O=day 27 BradS at 9:28am 06.09.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/742 Info please......I would like to buy a drifter but don't know the measurements
Rot in the Bulkhead- New Half Bulkhead ?????? Rovic at 12:00pm 06.09.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1036 I have had to remove the Port main bulkhead on my H37c as dry rot had completely destroyed the plywo
Rot in the Bulkhead- New Half Bulkhead ?????? Rovic at 11:56am 06.09.08 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1349 I have had to remove the Port main bulkhead on my H37c as dry rot had completely destroyed the plywo
First experience with boat yard Tom at 12:25pm 06.09.08 Mid-Size Boats 11/1810 I have always appreciated the advice from this forum. Now I come to you with what I am guessing is
sea sickness medicine John at 12:18pm 06.09.08 Ask All Sailors 18/1738 Having just returned from a little trip to Half Moon Bay, I'm wondering what sea sickness medicine p
spreader repair for hunter 26 moondancer16718 at 12:50pm 06.09.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1360 Just put up my mast on my hunter 26, 1994, and when I looked up one of the spreaders is bent. I have
Windows and Ports for a Hunter 40 Tiger Moon at 1:03pm 06.09.08 Big Boats 4/1367 I'm looking to replace my side windows, hatches and portholes on a 1985 Hunter 40. Any helpful sugg
Steering under power Jimm at 10:33am 06.09.08 Catalina 30 8/1816 Being new to the C30TR, I'd be interested in others experience. Is it normal for the wheel to pull t
Oil run out Saylers at 11:48am 06.09.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1359 I just did a launch with my Hunter 31. I had the boat winterized by a paid professional and low and
Rafting and anchoring Scott B at 11:33am 06.09.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1248 I don't want to start an anchoring war again ;) We are going to be anchoring out with friends that

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Youtube video and tips for rebedding the windscreen? Sippingsister at 2:52pm 01.04.22 Thank you @Davidasailor26. The PDF is very good. and I will check with @BigEasy to see if they may k
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Ward H at 2:24pm 01.04.22 Yes, nice diagram. A few things I noted. You do not need a fuse between the DC Panel and switch. You
Catalina 320 start problem Benny17441 at 2:15pm 01.04.22 It will get progressively worse with time. It is a common malady as the wiring between the starter
Adding Batteries Benny17441 at 2:00pm 01.04.22 You are in the best position to determine where you would have room. As a general suggestion I woul
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? dlochner at 1:58pm 01.04.22 Guys, thanks for all the input. In the Blue Sea it mentions ANL fuses. Here's what I have as of no
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Scott T-Bird at 1:57pm 01.04.22 I don't know very much about charger/inverters but I suspect that the reason for the warning is to a
Adding Batteries sail sfbay at 1:55pm 01.04.22 Replace the existing with higher amp-hour battery capacity. That is what did on my boat.
Lifeline Stanchion Installation 1987 Catalina 22 Dave Groshong at 1:41pm 01.04.22 https://whitewatermarineinc.com/custom-stainless-stanchions/custom-lifeline-stanchion-options
Adding Batteries Ed.S at 1:38pm 01.04.22 Thanks jssailem, I have the water heater, accumulator, refrigerator and air conditioning located the
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? (1) kjdoyle1 at 1:34pm 01.04.22 Guys, thanks for all the input. In the Blue Sea it mentions ANL fuses. Here's what I have as of now
Adding Batteries (1) sail sfbay at 12:56pm 01.04.22 Room under the starboard settee?
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5 Freelancer at 12:41pm 01.04.22 LloydB: Thanks for the heads up. Guess I'll build z brace to prevent the tilting problem. As for acc
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5 Freelancer at 12:33pm 01.04.22 If you're building the pad just sit the wheels of the trailer on it then it only needs to be 9 feet
Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for? markwbird at 12:32pm 01.04.22 I wouldn't open it. You have no idea what will happen.
Adding Batteries Ed.S at 12:21pm 01.04.22 Thanks AndyL for this information, it appears that I will have to add the batteries to the sail lock
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? dlochner at 12:19pm 01.04.22 Not if you have on1/2/B switch which the vast majority of boats still have.Same thing can happen wi
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Scott T-Bird at 11:56am 01.04.22 Change the switch to DCP and use the Start Interrupt Circuit! :cool::cool: You'll be glad you did!
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Maine Sail at 11:37am 01.04.22 Would having the Start Interrupt circuit connected prevent this? Could the same happen when starti
Adding Batteries AndyL at 11:34am 01.04.22 No experience or suggestions but I found this - maybe you've already seen it: More Power Scotty! Par
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Rick Webb at 11:18am 01.04.22 Or, my boat in not propelled by either a diesel engine nor an outboard motor?

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