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trailer for Hunter 22 Ben Bennett at 7:12am 09.16.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/788 I am looking for a trailer for my Hunter 22. it has a center board. so a standard trailer will do it
membership kms at 7:06am 09.16.07 Big Boats 3/1288 Is anyone on this forum a member of the Catalina 38 National Association? I sent them a membership f
Pump out deck fill blue cap Nick8473 at 9:25am 09.16.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1086 I have recently acquired an O`Day 26, which was built in 1984. The pump out waste cap is missing and
MAST CRUTCH FOR h-23 BILL at 9:40am 09.16.07 Smaller Boats 7/1398 I need to build a mast crutch for my Hunter 23. Is it necessary that it fit into the rudder pins or
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 3/1430 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 9/6569 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 2/1029 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 2/1017 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) 24/15645 Perhaps I'm premature - which is the reason I've joined this forum - but I learned to sail just this

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Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) chriscampbell at 3:49pm 11.02.21 There are many folks who will claim their small panels are successful at keeping the battery charge
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) chriscampbell at 3:48pm 11.02.21 I think it was a 10W. I also had a 6A alternator on the Tohatsu so between the two sources, I nev
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) chriscampbell at 3:46pm 11.02.21 Actually, Dave it should be the ONLY question. Ahs removed vs. ahrs returned (including whatever i
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) chriscampbell at 3:44pm 11.02.21 I thought a lot of your question was covered in your post from October 7. I had a 25 watt panel fo
Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type Phil Herring at 3:42pm 11.02.21 That's a bummer @Wind Dreamer, but I'm glad no one was hurt. If you'll post a photo of the gooseneck
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) chriscampbell at 3:39pm 11.02.21 I am successful! I have a 20-watt panel charging 2 grp 27 LA batteries. It's primarily doing what
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? (1) Tally Ho at 3:24pm 11.02.21 My mast stays up, but I can run a 110 ext cord to the boat, run a light or 2 , a space heater and wo
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) JamesG161 at 2:49pm 11.02.21 Having more "storage" is utterly useless unless it can be refilled. :plus::plus: Same as your onb
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) Stu Jackson at 2:36pm 11.02.21 Before going to a bigger panel, I'd consider adding another battery. Not necessarily. Unless and u
Removing fuel pickup on 280 chp at 2:19pm 11.02.21 Thanks Greg. I know where the access is, I was just wondering if there is enough room to remove it.
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) TomY at 2:13pm 11.02.21 BTW, love this forum! Thanks to everyone for your help. I'm researching my solar panel options. I
Anyone use a CPAP when they anchor or moor out? Barnacle Bill at 2:12pm 11.02.21 You can buy a battery pack for C-Pap use and it is about the size of a mini iPad (except thicker).
Odd wave thinwater at 2:10pm 11.02.21 Normal variation, particularly if the wind changes strength or direction. Could even be a distant wa
Propane Outboard Barnacle Bill at 2:09pm 11.02.21 Yip Lehr is a Chinese product and they are noisy. The Tohatsu LPG are the same motor as their gas,
Oh Yeah! Just when the boat is put to bed. Mr. Dave at 2:05pm 11.02.21 Seems like maybe the word you wanted was "impudence" meaning you're kind of uppity, not "impotence"
Tall Rig or Standard Stu Jackson at 1:58pm 11.02.21 Nice boat, congratulations. You should also get to know the skippers at www.c36.org or www.c36ia.or
DIY Fuel Polishing System Barnacle Bill at 1:57pm 11.02.21 I own one of those Racor systems you found on Amazon. It was easy to use and worked quite well. It
Odd wave Scott B at 1:44pm 11.02.21 Speaking of Roque waves. This recently occurred off Nova Scotia. 242079006274865/posts/12280592043
Electric head on 340 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:41pm 11.02.21 Except for Raritan's own Fresh Head, they only match the mounting bolt pattern on MANUAL toilets fro
Tall Rig or Standard (1) sail sfbay at 1:31pm 11.02.21 Congratulations on your new sailboat!! Interesting question..........tall vs. conventional will not

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