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Outboard/rudder connecting rod SailingKeyLargo1 at 11:27am 01.10.08 Smaller Boats 11/4139 Does anyone know a reputable company that makes a connecting rod from the outboard to the rudder on
mast head light??? sand sailor at 12:57pm 01.10.08 Ask All Sailors 65/4081 currently rebuilt mast with single light on top. running 4 strand wire to mast head for new light, w
A Dinghy Mystery Mikado55k at 12:48pm 01.10.08 Ask All Sailors 25/1920 I'm interested in purchasing this dinghy but can't find a single bit of information about it anywher
Garhauer Traveller problem Edward 14244 at 6:52pm 01.10.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 27/7027 I replaced the old traveller on my C30 last year with the new Garhauer Traveller with three swivel b
What is the best type of sunglasses? Mac at 8:23pm 01.10.08 Ask All Sailors 41/2912 I just broke my Raybans and I need to get a new pair. I have to squint even on overcast days, so I
spreader/shroud connections chiefjgreene at 9:37pm 01.10.08 Smaller Boats 21/2632 How does anyone connect their upper shrouds to the spreaders on a Hunter 23? I just use string simil
Coastal Navigator CStar Paul Brinkley at 12:11am 01.11.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1254 I bought a used boat and it contained the depth sounder noted above. Does anyone know who made this
Water Line Stripe Tom at 12:26am 01.11.08 Big Boats 11/1098 The water line stripe on my 27' Hunter is starting to fade. I have read manyposts on how difficult
dancing on top driftpin at 1:57am 01.11.08 The Cherubini Hunters 15/1295 Well it finally happened,I have to go too the top of the mast.I would like anyone who knows to expla
Life-Caulk Hmmmm Moment Marcia at 2:14am 01.11.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1307 For the first time I really began to ponder what is written on my Life Caulk tube. It says it can b
trailer richard at 2:58am 01.11.08 Lancer 5/1553 I have a 25' Lancer in Los Alamitos Califrni I'm looking for a used trailer working or repairable fo
Installing Seacocks - Follow Up Info !! Maine Sail at 4:40am 01.11.08 Ask All Sailors 109/4821 Hi All,Since posting the article/blog on installing seacocks I've had a lot of emails and question
Gulf Coast Marina Jerry10776 at 5:14am 01.11.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1747 Sailing in Illinois is pretty poor this time of year so my brother and I are thinking of towing my E
Which Groove? newsailor06 at 5:12am 01.11.08 Ask All Sailors 33/2922 I have seen a thread here, and have checked the archives, but can't find it. I have a Harken furler
Hunter keel stub attachment Al - s/v Persephone at 6:18am 01.11.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2711 I frequently check my bilge to ensure that (as usual) it is completely dry.In the process, I inspe
FibreGlass Holding tank? SeaPuppet at 7:46am 01.11.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 31/2947 PeggyI have posted a question on the Hunter site about this, but thought I should ask your advice
Holding Tank Replacement SeaPuppet at 7:27am 01.11.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1033 Hi AllI have to replace my ruptured (aluminum) holding tank and have already removed it from below
Seaworthyness of a Mac 26 C Don Chesley at 8:43am 01.11.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1133 Hello Group, my name is Don and I have a question regarding the Mac 26C. I know of Mac's that have c
to paint or not to paint Ctskip at 9:11am 01.11.08 Ask All Sailors 20/1928 I must do something with my mast. It has the original paint(white) on it now and something must be d
Wire Code? Jim D at 9:46am 01.11.08 Big Boats 3/1037 I am installing a new nav panel on the boat. I have wire already in the garage that will do the tric

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I plan to upgrade my plumbing to add pressurized and heated water! Who can help me choose a heater? Mooseman at 10:29pm 09.20.21 Looking up the cost of the Kuuma I came across this in our Seattle store. https://www.fisheriessupp
Replacement AC Unit / Reverse Cycle JamesG161 at 9:50pm 09.20.21 This is a good fit for you. I did the full replacement with this one. Dometic ECD Newest refrigera
Cost to own CAtalina 30 Ralph Johnstone at 8:45pm 09.20.21 It will be a friendly cannon salute to mark your passage. Not the way the newspaper archives will
Just bought a CAL34, question on wiring Depth Finder BigEasy at 7:28pm 09.20.21 I bought a soldering iron last week (for antenna PL-259 connectors) but haven't done it yet S
Hard starting - Looking to diagnose electrical system Ken Cross at 7:03pm 09.20.21 I would start by alligator clipping meter leads across the starter itself. And I do not mean the sta
Overprotection of prop (too much anode) on BENETEAU Oceanis 351 dLj at 7:03pm 09.20.21
ground wire in mast Ken Cross at 6:52pm 09.20.21 I also agree with Dlochner. I would only add that but using the mast ground, you invite the same iss
Cost to own CAtalina 30 jssailem at 6:44pm 09.20.21 Getting past the Oregon Coast can't be all that bad, can it Worry not... I'll set up the cannons o
I plan to upgrade my plumbing to add pressurized and heated water! Who can help me choose a heater? jssailem at 6:35pm 09.20.21 Looking up the cost of the Kuuma I came across this in our Seattle store. https://www.fisheriessuppl
Overprotection of prop (too much anode) on BENETEAU Oceanis 351 redege at 6:27pm 09.20.21 Thanks for all your responses. In Australia I can only get the 33mm wide 25mm shaft donut anode. In
Best caulk for deadlight? sail sfbay at 6:16pm 09.20.21 Butyl tape Rebedding Deck Hardware With Bed-It Butyl Tape - Marine How To BUTYL TAPE BED-IT 1/2
ground wire in mast jssailem at 6:14pm 09.20.21 :plus: To the guidance @dlochner provides.
ground wire in mast dlochner at 6:08pm 09.20.21 It is best to pay a little extra and use marine grade tinned wire for two basic reasons. The tinning
I plan to upgrade my plumbing to add pressurized and heated water! Who can help me choose a heater? Hello Below at 5:59pm 09.20.21 Have you spent some time on Huron? Made it to Sarnia on the Canadian side many years ago on a Cdn
ground wire in mast Off2day at 5:35pm 09.20.21 I do have 16 gauge tinned wire that I'm using in the mast is it necessary to use tinned wire through
Flooded start battery and lithium drop-in in same bank? sail sfbay at 5:34pm 09.20.21 Assume you have a common battery charger. Good question for your battery charger manufacturer. On my
1/4 berth bulkhead (H34) danm1 at 5:29pm 09.20.21 I cut a larger higher and much rougher hole so I can lean over the tank to water the batteries and f
I plan to upgrade my plumbing to add pressurized and heated water! Who can help me choose a heater? Mooseman at 5:24pm 09.20.21
I plan to upgrade my plumbing to add pressurized and heated water! Who can help me choose a heater? Mooseman at 5:19pm 09.20.21 Robert you show Lake Huron. Which side of the border are you? Hi Len, I'm actually ended up rentin
I plan to upgrade my plumbing to add pressurized and heated water! Who can help me choose a heater? Kingjim91 at 5:15pm 09.20.21 Hi Jim, That's interesting, do you know if the model you installed was the Kuuma 11811, or was it a

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