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Battery cable size Geoff Kloster at 2:52am 09.09.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1621 I am completely rewiring my Pearson 323. Using Casey's formula for wire size if, I use 1 gauge batte
Volvo Penta MD21A 75 HP Hank18411 at 4:05am 09.09.07 Hallberg-Rassy 3/11335 I need to find a temperature sender for my diesel. Does anyone know of a parts distributor either in
On Board AC RogerG at 8:17am 09.09.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1062 I am considering installing an onboard AC system on my 1997 Beneteau 321. Anyone out there done this
battery question Rich (P303) at 7:22am 09.09.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1128 General battery questions. I purchased a boat with a couple of GEL batteries, (1 house and 1 startin
Set up for 2 battery electrical system Steve at 7:02am 09.09.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1161 I bought a H27 1978 a few years ago. It was set up with only one battery for both the engine and th
keel locking bolt? Darnett at 6:25am 09.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/817 i reacently got a 1981 Mac 21. i there a bolt or something for locking the keel up or down
Wood trim for my Catalina 30 Jeff Cantwell at 9:00am 09.09.07 Catalina 30 2/2249 I am trying to find a couple things for my 91 Catalina 30. I need to replace some of the exterior w
Original Equipment Info - Early 1990's Catalina 28 Barry at 10:02am 09.09.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/972 Could anyone supply a photo or description of the hold downs for the fuel tank and batteries on a 19
Rudder post & steering mystery117 at 9:48am 09.09.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/979 The rudder was bumped yks and broke the fiberglass surrounding the post sleave cry. I think I am r
Vision 32 Mast step SeaPuppet at 10:25am 09.09.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1008 Does anyone have a drawing of how the mast is stepped to the keel? My mast is not centered in the lo
A funny one Paul356 at 11:27am 09.09.07 Big Boats 2/1132 I suppose this is foreign to all of you with furling mains, but I actually popped a reefing line thi
Cal 21 hull 'soft' when putting on trailer wes at 11:11am 09.09.07 Trailer Sailors 4/3151 A buddy of mine gave me a Cal 21 that he bought for his son. The son let it sit for 2 years and did
which c30 to buy eric at 12:06pm 09.09.07 Catalina 30 3/1280 I'm looking at a 1983 c30 lots of neat options.http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/boatDetails.j
Aft Storage Access Hatch? VT Fitz at 12:42pm 09.09.07 Smaller Boats 7/1188 As I was crawling, snakelike, through the aft berth to reach that area in the very-most stern of the
rudder too small? Hal at 1:17pm 09.09.07 Catalina 30 1/1446 When I bought my 1978 vintage Catalina-30 3 years ago (in 2004) I noticed that the rudder shaft was
Pop top latch Dennis23629 at 1:46pm 09.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1617 On my 26D, when I raise the pop top (cabin roof), there is a sliding metal plate/bracket thing in th
Warning: Magma Grills higgs at 2:03pm 09.09.07 Ask All Sailors 15/1871 I ordered a new burner for my Magma grill last July for about $30. The manufacturer is Halling Ente
bilge pump hose disappears from view TomCat30 at 4:08pm 09.09.07 Catalina 30 0/1122 In my '78 Catalina 30, the bilge pump hose snakes around the engine, and runs under the the port la
hey check out this video sand sailor at 3:40pm 09.09.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1078 what a rush:D:D:D
pop top on catalina 22 bepajoe at 8:28pm 09.07.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1542 I have a pop top on my c22. which when up is held in place by a movable hook which is on the mast.

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Sailboat agreement with dealer (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:25pm 10.25.21 Pay your moorage or a % thereof ? He may be able to get a cut rate where he is. That's worth $11K
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area Justin_NSA at 4:24pm 10.25.21 There's a sailing club at Canyon Lake. They might have some advice on local help
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? TimFromLI at 4:23pm 10.25.21 Oh. That's a tough one. Even a socket might not have the space to fit. A hammer and screw driver to
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? sunlover at 4:23pm 10.25.21 Since the boat is a Beneteau, the nut is probably metric. Large sockets can be purchased at an aut
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? dlochner at 4:20pm 10.25.21 Since the boat is a Beneteau, the nut is probably metric. Large sockets can be purchased at an auto
New Outboard on Order Crazy Dave Condon at 4:12pm 10.25.21 Good advice on venting for gas locker. Please make sure no electrical to include batteries in locke
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? (1) sunlover at 4:05pm 10.25.21 Retaining nut on what? Stuffing box, keel bolt? A picture would be helpful.
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? TimFromLI at 4:03pm 10.25.21 Retaining nut on what? Stuffing box, keel bolt? A picture would be helpful.
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? Justin_NSA at 3:56pm 10.25.21 I like Garmin. I'm leaning towards the 7"
Sailboat agreement with dealer AwwShucks at 3:54pm 10.25.21
Sailboat agreement with dealer Ralph Johnstone at 3:50pm 10.25.21 What is their benefit in keeping the boat in the Annapolis area ?
Late season storage options in Maine. DanMaine at 3:49pm 10.25.21 Aspasia Marina in South Portland - Ken or Wes
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area sail sfbay at 3:49pm 10.25.21 Agree with the above.........its a relatively small boat for DIY or hire some cheap help to raise th
Engine Issue Ralph Johnstone at 3:46pm 10.25.21 which would certainly cause a bang. Probably more of a shuddering grunt. Seems like the mechanic
when does cordage typically go on sale? Tally Ho at 3:34pm 10.25.21 We have good prices all year long! We will always try to beat any other website price, give me a
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area dlochner at 3:16pm 10.25.21 A jack isn't even needed. Raise the tongue with the support wheel as high as it can go. Support th
when does cordage typically go on sale? Dave Groshong at 3:05pm 10.25.21 We have good prices all year long! We will always try to beat any other website price, give me a
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission Rich Stidger at 3:01pm 10.25.21 Ok, thanks. Do you know if the engine and the transmission share the same oil. My gut tells me they
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area Don S/V ILLusion at 2:42pm 10.25.21 most folks with a boat that size simply jack up the hull enough to access the entire boat, usually o
Engine Issue snoopy_ at 2:40pm 10.25.21 ................................ without the big bang :facepalm:. So it's something much less.

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