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external block for chute halyard Nicky17000 at 5:17am 05.12.08 Smaller Boats 2/924 Hello,after an earlier related query, I have decided to fit an external swivel block on the mast of
Yanmar 18hp part specification IgorC at 5:21am 05.12.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2047 I am getting a 1996 Hunter 29.5. I would like to change oil and fuel filter, impeller, change oil an
Sunglass opinions frank balcer at 5:42am 05.12.08 Ask All Sailors 21/2430 Leaving in a few weeks for a 9 day sailing trip to AL and FL and need to purchase a good pair of sun
Wheel pilot henkmeuzelaar at 5:40am 05.12.08 Catalina 30 7/1771 I have a catalina 30 from 1990 with an Autohelm 4000 wheel pilot since 1991.The wheel pilot need to
% of fractional Ozana at 6:33am 05.12.08 Big Boats 3/906 I'm applying for a PHRF rating for my 1995 35.5 Legend, a couple of the of the questions are: What i
Cat 30 Emergency Tiller Head Shep at 6:37am 05.12.08 Catalina 30 2/1895 This past weekend I noticed the emergency tiller head on my 1987 cat 30 was cracked and badly corrod
Cleaning mast and boom????? jackhartjr at 6:44am 05.12.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1096 Hi folks, what is the best cleaner for the gold anodized mast and boom, circa 1975 Oday?Thanks in a
Engine water leak tom723 at 8:17am 05.12.08 Big Boats 4/979 Last weekend I inspected my and and discovered the engine well was full of water. I am assuming the
Hunter 49 Jack W -2005 H 36 at 8:32am 05.12.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/915 A dock neighbor of mine just traded in his Beneteau 423 for a new Hunter 49.HOLY COW!! Has anyone s
Looking for a trailer John A at 9:29am 05.12.08 Trailer Sailors 17/2791 I just purchased an ODAY 240 that didn't have a trailer. I'd like one, but the prices I've found for
Xantrex 1000W inverter connections Scott B at 10:40am 05.12.08 Ask All Sailors 15/2167 I've been racking my brain on this one for a couple of weeks and the simple "I just need an invertor
H-23.5 front window replacement timothy_c at 10:34am 05.12.08 Smaller Boats 8/2359 Howdie all,I'm Timothy in Madisonville KY. I sail on KY Lake and keep my boat at Lighthouse Landin
compressor location sandpiper10471 at 11:48am 05.12.08 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1319 I am planning the installation of a 12 volt refrigeration system in the 37C. I would like to put the
O'Day 37 CC rudder bearing replacement Paul17706 at 12:11pm 05.12.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1806 The rudder bearing on my 37 cc is on its last legs. Does anyone have any advice on:1. What does thi
Whisker/spinnaker poles Mike4116 at 12:15pm 05.12.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1488 I have been looking at whisker poles for my OD 28 to pole out the 155 jib and the cruising chute. Me
Yanmar 2GM20 Oil pressure Milan at 1:21pm 05.12.08 S2 3/3886 Yanmar 2GM20 Oil pressure Hello, I need Your advice. I have purchased 1983 S2 9.2C sailboat . It is
Water shut off jwieneck at 1:19pm 05.12.08 Big Boats 5/937 Does anyone know where the water shut off is for the 376. I have a leak in my hot water heater so I
Hole in the top of the trunk Joetech at 1:08pm 05.12.08 Catalina 22 3/1209 Working on the boat this past weekend I was standing on my head in the forward seat where the keel b
Dinette post dimensions for 84 Hunter 31' Ken Honeycutt at 1:05pm 05.12.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1244 Does anyone know off hand the height and diameter of the dinette post for an 84 Hunter? Any input ap
slow curing fiberglass resin Bill Leathen at 12:54pm 05.12.08 Ask All Sailors 7/13260 I am adding a second battery to my boat. On Saturday I fiberglassed the battery housing I built for

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Chapman's Piloting Publication kloudie1 at 8:47am 12.15.21 I lost two copies in a house fire .. I had a 1978 ish one that I got when I bought my first boat the
Pick one... kloudie1 at 8:40am 12.15.21 My mug from back in Navy days looked mostly like that.. I have cleaned it up ..
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 8:28am 12.15.21 You wont see too much in the way of new /detailed posts as my left arm/ hand are still 100% paralyz
Pick one... Will Gilmore at 8:25am 12.15.21 For what? I use old coffee mugs to dip paintbrushes. Some of them look just like the one on the le
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Maine Sail at 8:19am 12.15.21 @Maine Sail Rod, good to see you back posting. You wont see too much in the way of new /detailed p
Pick one... Allan12210 at 8:05am 12.15.21 The one on the left is seasoned.
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 8:01am 12.15.21 @Maine Sail Rod, good to see you back posting.
Chapman's Piloting Publication rgranger at 7:54am 12.15.21 Mine is an 89
Rigging attachment question (1) rgranger at 7:52am 12.15.21 In addition to shroud cleats, strategically located rail cleats are very handy... I added several o
Chapman's Piloting Publication jssailem at 7:47am 12.15.21 I got mine as a gift in 1968 for teaching a Lieutenants wife how to sail. I doubt that it is a "Firs
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 7:45am 12.15.21 / This is correct300A is max.. some other links to read: https://marinehowto.com/1-2-both-battery-
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Maine Sail at 7:31am 12.15.21 I'm also curious if it is correct that the dual post MRBF is limited to just 300 Amps total. Thi
Chapman's Piloting Publication dlochner at 7:27am 12.15.21 I have a really old copy, but it is at home and I'm on my boat in FL.
Chapman's Piloting Publication All U Get at 7:17am 12.15.21 I have a 1917 first edition. --Peggie Did you get John to sign it for you? (I might get censore
Chapman's Piloting Publication (1) Davidasailor26 at 7:15am 12.15.21 I come up a little short lly like reading but I can remember reading it cover to cover a few times
310 DC Current Draw Chart SawyerCurt at 7:13am 12.15.21 - refrigeration was an after market addition back then so they're very likely different brands and
Chapman's Piloting Publication Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:06am 12.15.21 I have a 1917 first edition. --Peggie
Chapman's Piloting Publication sail sfbay at 6:44am 12.15.21 I understand the first edition was first published as Practical Boat Handling in 1917 with 144 pages
Beware of flopping jib sheets justsomeguy at 6:32am 12.15.21 Isn't that your control line fairlead?
Rigging attachment question patrickfarley at 5:42am 12.15.21 Drones are really cool you can take a picture of things at the top of the mast, on the spreader, or

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