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Garmin GPS to Raymarine Autopilot question Chet7135 at 9:12am 01.19.08 Ask All Sailors 5/2543 I`ve been reading up on Raymarine S1 Wheel Autopilot, it says its interface inputs/outputs: are seat
1988 Cal 33 Wall Covering Chuck711 at 9:58am 01.19.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1091 Looking for a source to replace my beige colored textured wall covering.Typically its sprayed glued
It's a cold night with temperatures expected to.... (1) Dick Dixon at 10:08am 01.19.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1062 ....drop to 27 here along the northern Gulf Coast. The prelude for tonight's cold weather was a rain
Lewmar winch Syversens at 1:46pm 01.19.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1255 Hello all, I have a question about my lewmar winches... the main on the port side appears to have a
Bonding Issue (1) Stillraining at 4:02pm 01.19.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1208 Ok I have an issue with my bonding system. First of all my bonding plate is not big enough so I ha
vibration in shaft after re engaging dale brunelle at 7:38pm 01.19.08 Big Boats 4/999 after running the boat under power and shuting down ( sailing) when i re engage the drive forward I
sailing characteristics H27, 30, 33 Andy at 8:26pm 01.19.08 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1237 After 7 years with our 82 H27 we are looking for a bigger boat. On the long list are the Cherubini H
240 - Drying Out Paul Featherstone at 11:44pm 01.19.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/991 I'm interested in buying a used Legend 240 but my (soft) mooring occasionally dries out. I can see t
compac 27 leaky leak capt.fish at 12:27am 01.20.08 Other Sailboats 0/1395 Can anyone tell me where the packing gland is on my rudder shaft? My boat is a 1995 Compac 27/3 with
Replacing wire/rope halyard Idratherbesailing at 12:37am 01.20.08 Ask All Sailors 6/4067 I've got a 1979 Gulfstar with a Hood Stowaway mast that was factory installed. The previous owner w
Theft at Marinas Brian M H23 at 3:37am 01.20.08 Ask All Sailors 28/4260 Has anybody ever had something stolen from them whle the boat was unattended at a marina? What abou
masthead modifications J Davis at 4:15am 01.20.08 Big Boats 4/1099 Looking for solution to spinnaker halyard wrap on roller furl. Have a Hunter 34 with Kenyon double s
zincs Aimless21233 at 5:35am 01.20.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1262 Does anyone have the specific locations and sizes of required zincs on a 1999 Hunter Passage 42?Erro
Oceanis 351Halyard steve at 5:31am 01.20.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1161 Can anyone tell me w3hat the halyard for the topping lift diameter size is.ThanksError: Error: ex
Bonding Issue (1) Stillraining at 8:36am 01.20.08 Ask All Sailors 0/850 Bonding Issue Ok I have an issue with my bonding system.First of all my bonding plate is not big
This economy really bites... Brian D at 12:05pm 01.20.08 Ask All Sailors 32/1762 But, I wonder if this would be a good time to make a lower offer on a boat that has been on the mark
Anybody changed a Passage 456 to cutter rig? Discovery at 12:42pm 01.20.08 Big Boats 3/1013 I would like to add an inner forestay to my 2002 Passage 456. The rig has a shive and exit, plus the
Lightning Bonding Stillraining at 12:55pm 01.20.08 Ask All Sailors 20/1991 OK. I dont know whats going on but my first Post did not make the topic list so here it is again . I
Quasi Storm Jib DaveW at 1:57pm 01.20.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2378 I am considering purchasing a storm jib for my Std rig 1978 C-27 to use when sailing in winds of 20
Your compass and New electronics Dennis W. at 2:47pm 01.20.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1464 An observation and follow-up question. I would guess that many of you will be doing upgrades for the

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Port leaks SoSound at 11:08am 10.23.21 I have had problems with small leaks over my nav desk on occasion. The first thing I do is to clean
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke Benny17441 at 11:06am 10.23.21 Check prices of rebuild kits vs. a new carburetor, sometimes the kits don't do it and the price diff
Remove DS10 Depth Sounder from Bulkhead sail sfbay at 11:03am 10.23.21 Glad you got it removed!!
Remove DS10 Depth Sounder from Bulkhead ChrisHunter at 11:01am 10.23.21 I did download a manual, which states there is a ring that can be used to hold the unit in place. A
Propane Outboard Benny17441 at 11:01am 10.23.21 Chinese manufacturers do not go bankrupt, beware of the same product coming back under a different b
Leaking Head-To-Hose Connection Work In Progress at 11:01am 10.23.21 Thanks Peggie and Barnstormer. The leak is beneath the exit connection (the proof is in the puddle),
New Outboard on Order Benny17441 at 10:52am 10.23.21 Both gasoline and propane fumes are heavier than air, if your fuel locker is vented for gasoline it
Transferring from Blaine to Everett SoSound at 10:26am 10.23.21 The raster charts are downloaded onto the device running iNavX, they should continue to work until i
Port leaks CliffM at 10:11am 10.23.21 The leak is in a port, not a hatch. It appears to be coming in between the frameless acrylic glass
Port leaks sail sfbay at 10:02am 10.23.21 Ouch!! If a Lewmar hatch or portlight leaks it is important to establish the leak path. Where the
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? chuckwayne at 9:51am 10.23.21 take a look at the Simrad cruise - 5,7,9 inch models. the 7 is about $500, really good screen and ch
Leaking Head-To-Hose Connection Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:46am 10.23.21 Which model Groco do you have, Barnstormer? --Peggie
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? JohnShannon at 9:37am 10.23.21 Navionics on your phone?
Transferring from Blaine to Everett jssailem at 9:13am 10.23.21 @SoSound I think the app is $50. It will function with free NOAA Raster maps as along as they are a
finding a new guard rail on the helm. DayDreamer41 at 8:56am 10.23.21 Just go to NAVPOD, they make options I am sure you would be interested in. https://navpod.com/produc
Transferring from Blaine to Everett ricksoth at 8:54am 10.23.21 You may also want to check out C-Map which is iPhone or Android (I believe). It's got some nice fea
New Outboard on Order DayDreamer41 at 8:50am 10.23.21 Just make sure the locker where you are putting the propane is well vented at the bottom of the lock
finding a new guard rail on the helm. sail sfbay at 8:46am 10.23.21 Any markings on the pedestal or wheel that would confirm the manufacturer like Edson Edson Sailboat
finding a new guard rail on the helm. jssailem at 8:45am 10.23.21 I would seek a "rail Maker" that fabricates stainless pipe rails. That way you can get the exact siz
New Outboard on Order chuckwayne at 8:40am 10.23.21 You'll love it! switching from gas to propane on my 216 was a great move, no more gas issues from no

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