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Avon inflatable foot pump Ron at 9:40am 09.16.07 Ask All Sailors 3/3064 I have an Avon Rover 280 with a high pressure air floor. The foot pump that came with it has no ins
Rubrail sailmates at 10:26am 09.16.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/831 I've purchased a 1996 376. I cleaned the rub rail with standard West Marine rubrail cleaner. It look
Remember Glenn? (1) Brian9674 at 10:15am 09.16.07 Day Sailers 1/1233 Glen was a frequent contributor to these pages and the guru of mast foaming. We went out on his new
Holding Tank Odor Ray at 10:50am 09.16.07 Catalina 310 3/1429 I am getting a slight odor from what I think is my holding tank. My head does not smell, but the por
Backwinding a headsail Rick Howard at 10:44am 09.16.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/6567 I am a daysailer.I know that when coming about, you backwind the jib thus pushing the bow thru the
A note of thanks -- Desolation Sound info Stevep at 11:59am 09.16.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1041 Hi All - I just wanted to send thanks and appreciation to you for all the useful information that wa
TO MUCH LIFT Randy at 12:53pm 09.16.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1023 This problem is is on my "FIRST 42" but should be common to any performancemodel built. Our 42
Holding Tank He& (1) S/V Corvette at 11:19am 09.16.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/1819 Greetings folks, this is my first post. Too bad its on this topic.I just bought a 2003 Beneteau 4*
BVI's Chief at 12:17am 09.15.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1504 I know there have been many posts regarding sailing in the BVI's. We have been booked since February
Shaft length RNMohs at 2:08am 09.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1028 What size outboard (iron sail) shaft lengh is best for the 26S? Long shaft is about 20"'s and extra
Replacement Table leg? Mike at 1:52am 09.15.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1016 Any idea where I can get a replacement leg for my table? Any good websites that sell parts for older
Want to buy Used Prop for my Hunter 34 Rigoletito at 1:21am 09.15.07 Big Boats 0/1063 My actual prop is broken , would like to by a used prop 15 X 11 or 15 X12, please advice if their i
Missing rudder part!@#%#@!! mystery117 at 3:17am 09.15.07 The Cherubini Hunters 0/866 I cannot find the sleave/collar with locking bolt which holds the rudder up. Where can I get one?
Finally on my way to 2 harbors caguy at 4:28am 09.15.07 Ask All Sailors 4/927 Shoved off a litele late but since not going to avalon I only have 30nm to cover. Just got joined b
Replacing Port Lights jonathan romero at 5:45am 09.15.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/957 Trying to get info on replacing my port lights. the one opposite the heads leaks and I'd like to reb
Considering Ranger 22 as first sailboat Nodachi at 5:38am 09.15.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 24/15642 Perhaps I'm premature - which is the reason I've joined this forum - but I learned to sail just this
November Cruise - Charlotte Harbor Florida Jack h23.5 at 7:09am 09.15.07 Smaller Boats 5/909 For 5 years now, I've gone on a November Cruise and I'm planning the next one for November 9-12 in C
Bunk length comparison Honeybee at 10:03am 09.15.07 Big Boats 4/1739 My husband and I are looking to buy a 30 - 36 foot (used) Catalina. He is 6'2" and I am 5'9" - can
Swing Keel Simple Sailor at 12:05pm 09.15.07 Catalina 22 3/1278 I am purchasing a C22 for use in SW Texas where the water is very shallow. I need opinions on sailin
Idasailor Rudder doesnt fit Addled Booty at 11:47am 09.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2456 I just got the Rudder/tiller from idasailor for my 26D and went to install it today. I put the assem

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Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) dlochner at 8:50am 11.02.21 There are many folks who will claim their small panels are successful at keeping the battery charged
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) berner73 at 8:30am 11.02.21 Not sure what you're definition of 'successful' is, so I wont make that claim. I still haven't foun
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) chriscampbell at 8:24am 11.02.21 This is what I did on my H26 ow does it do keeping your battery charged?
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) (1) rgranger at 7:53am 11.02.21 This is what I did on my H26
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? jon hansen at 7:34am 11.02.21 one thing is a simple truth, no anchor holds perfect. none
Catalina Keel Repair/Wrapping Keel vs recommended stub repair catalina recommends DeniseO30 at 7:24am 11.02.21 IMHO the plumb bob will only work if keel bolts are exactly plumb and board through ports is exactl
Advice on running solar wires in 1999 H410 SailorFrank at 7:13am 11.02.21 The house bank.
SAE 2-pin vs MC4? Brian D at 7:08am 11.02.21 Really, you can do anything you want, but then there is the ABYC you might have to contend with. Eve
Electric head on 340 BRiezenman at 7:01am 11.02.21 Peggy, just to clarify, are you saying the mounting bolts on our toilet (Raritan Ph II) will or will
Oceanis 48 - Salon Ceiling Panels SoSound at 7:01am 11.02.21 I would try removing the small panel(s) at the mast compression post, to see if there are any clues
Outboard weight on a San Juan 21 Trick at 6:59am 11.02.21 @Trick Check this out. https://sites.google.com/site/sanjuan21fleet1/rigging-ideas-tips/outboards
Electric head on 340 BRiezenman at 6:55am 11.02.21 This is a great help. Thanks!
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc? sail sfbay at 6:44am 11.02.21 Good advise above and would like to add..........make sure you have the correct anode for salt water
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? jon hansen at 6:41am 11.02.21 https://www.youtube.com/user/flygoodwin/videos lots of testing with great video. conclusion clearl
2008 Hunter 36 install of Raritan Fresh Head tfox2069 at 6:40am 11.02.21 Update: Just did a weeklong cruise on the Chesapeake with the new Raritan Fresh with 2-3 of us at t
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? (3) william24424 at 6:33am 11.02.21 Mast down, full cover. Bug in a rug. Year 6 with cover, cheaper than plastic every year. #1 Reason i
Catalina Keel Repair/Wrapping Keel vs recommended stub repair catalina recommends RoyS at 6:05am 11.02.21 IMHO the plumb bob will only work if keel bolts are exactly plumb and board through ports is exactly
Anchor and Steaming light bulbs buddy0 at 5:44am 11.02.21 I recently replaced the anchor light on my 2005 Hunter 33 with a White Polar Star 40 from Dr. LED (f
Marelon Seacock fail! Hayden Watson at 5:40am 11.02.21 So far, the tech email has been silent since I launched. :banghead:
Hunter 49 Variprop lemoiney at 4:47am 11.02.21 I replaced a three blade fixed prop with a 3 blade Flex-o-Fold a few years ago. I was able to compa

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