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vang help kitterysurfer at 10:59am 05.31.08 Smaller Boats 12/1968 can anyone tell me how far aft of the mast should i put my pad eye for my vang?my boom does not hav
Rudder Play Karl at 10:14am 05.31.08 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1251 I just finished repairing some damage to the rudder on my 1980 Hunter 27, a friend came along to che
Hunter 19, good deal? DaveB at 1:03pm 05.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1141 Hello Hunter owners, I am a first time owner and came across a boat for sale, I usually have rented
bristol tiller peice jeff at 2:53pm 05.31.08 Bristol 0/2181 i need a new rudder/tiller connecter. the one that clamps the ruddershaft in the cockpit. the diamet
Traveler line cat.27 David at 4:50pm 05.31.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/937 I would like to change out my traveler line.Does anyone have an idea what length I need to buy or is
Main Sail seadaddler at 9:03pm 05.29.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1002 Main sail just want to thank you for advising me to buythe makita 9227 when I had been confused wha
Need a pattern Hogan at 8:34pm 05.29.08 Smaller Boats 1/937 I want to make rail pads for the stern rail seats on my Hunter 260. Does anyone have a pattern for c
Sometimes Practical Sailor is Not So Practical... (2) Maine Sail at 10:14pm 05.29.08 Ask All Sailors 47/3616 Hi All,Just yesterday it was like Christmas. I went to the mailbox and both Professional Boat Buil
Battery question volleyallen at 1:30am 05.30.08 Smaller Boats 2/2883 I purchased a 1979 22ft Cat 2 years ago from a local marina and I have really enjoyed learning to sa
New sailors. Boat questions. Crusoe at 2:12am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 20/2044 My wife and I are new to sailing and would like to get our own boat soon.Our playground is the puge
Selector switch options ... Scott at 1:51am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1192 I purchased a Blue Sea "Dual Circuit Plus" switch to install this weekend. It appears to be much si
Battery charge line from engine 2GM20F Brian at 2:24am 05.30.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1016 Looking at the manual it looks like there's an option to run a charge line from the engine to the ba
35.5 bow (anchor) roller PJ at 2:43am 05.30.08 Big Boats 1/959 we have a 1990 35.5. I was trying to set up the anchor roller to use our 26 lb. plow. The way the ro
DC power problems Peter Busschbach at 3:30am 05.30.08 S2 2/1590 I have a 1984 S2 9.2A. Since winter storage, my power system has become flaky. I haven't had any pro
In market for sailboat Jon6440 at 4:14am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1023 I have a sailing friend (yes, really) that's between boats and is looking for a 'trailerable' sailbo
Need Replacement Fix Portlights Cal 2-27 cal-sailor347 at 4:11am 05.30.08 Cal 2/2625 I have a 1977 Cal 2-27. The fix portlights are leaking and getting in bad shape. There is still a s
Loose footed Mail Tom23400 at 4:39am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1224 Hi..I'm new to sailing. Under what conditions would you adjust the out-haul?
Ranger 33 mast maker lynnblack at 4:47am 05.30.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/2097 Trying to locate a gooseneck band for the mast on our Ranger 33. Also, might anyone know who the mas
My New Swim Ladder Steve Braverman at 4:55am 05.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1207 I mounted my new swim ladder this weekend. I looked all over for a nice one, and found this one on e
Bose 3-2-1 Mark15051 at 5:21am 05.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1739 Our Bose 3-2-1 stereo keeps blowing some sort of fuse in the "Acoustimass Module Base" or in the rad

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Chart Plotter Location F260SS at 12:02pm 12.13.21 This is very helpful. Thank you. Two questions: I'm assuming this is angled sufficiently such that
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch (1) Plumbean at 11:56am 12.13.21 Dave: Your set up sounds very similar to mine. Here is a pic of my set up. This will get mounted
Chart Plotter Location Souellette at 11:51am 12.13.21 200913200914 This is very helpful. Thank you. Two questions: I'm assuming this is angled sufficient
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 11:34am 12.13.21 I've had a question about this point and thought about another thread, but it does sort of relate .
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 11:28am 12.13.21 Isn't it the case that the fuse is protecting the wire from a battery failure, but the ACR itself w
Chart Plotter Location (4) F260SS at 11:25am 12.13.21 200913200914
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 11:12am 12.13.21 The reason to use 2/0 cable from the battery is to reduce line loss and to provide sufficient capac
What should compression be on a 2QM15? Ferency at 10:48am 12.13.21 Thank you both. I actually ordered that exact compression tester and adapter kit from Hoye yesterday
What should compression be on a 2QM15? Charles Erwin at 10:12am 12.13.21 Oh forgot. Your motor has a compression ratio of 23:1. So (standard day pressure) 14.7 psi x 23 =
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:41am 12.13.21
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 9:41am 12.13.21 I'm also curious if it is correct that the dual post MRBF is limited to just 300 Amps total. That
How to use forward hatch for ventilation at dock jssailem at 9:16am 12.13.21 Very dry. Shaken not Stirred...
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use Windpilot at 9:00am 12.13.21 I remember breaking steering cables on my previous h34. Thought, no problem, got the emergency tille
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 8:59am 12.13.21 I have a positive bus bar just off the maine battery fuse that handles this. If you use the dual p
What should compression be on a 2QM15? Charles Erwin at 8:35am 12.13.21 In order to do this you need an adapter to replace the injector. Here is an example. COMPRESSION T
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Scott T-Bird at 7:54am 12.13.21 A better solution than using one fuse for 2 loads is to use a dual post MRBF, each lead gets its o
What should compression be on a 2QM15? Whatfiero1 at 7:12am 12.13.21 275 cold. As much as 400 wet.
Outboard size for 23.5 (3) patbratton at 7:05am 12.13.21 My H240 came with a 2006 Honda 8 hp outboard. It ran great the first two times then would not start.
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (4) JamesG161 at 7:02am 12.13.21 Great weather continued and 98% Gel Coat Stress Cracks GCSC have been detailed & filled. After noti
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 6:46am 12.13.21 There is a limit to how many connections can come off a battery post. A better solution than using

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