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Parallel batteries Smitty at 12:46am 05.15.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1194 So, I've finally got my plan. I'm going to use 2 Lifeline group 31's (GPL-31T) in parallel for a ho
Amps 30 50 ? Joe Wienecke at 2:20am 05.15.07 Big Boats 5/954 I bet this is a dump question but here goes. I am the new owner of a 1998 376, the dealer is tellin
Blistering nitemare at 3:29am 05.15.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1078 I can clean,buff,wax and fix the small stuff on our new boat and it will look pretty good for a 1984
Bow Pulpit on Hunter 31 BoulderDon at 4:24am 05.15.07 Mid-Size Boats 8/1453 The bow pulpit on my 1985 Hunter 31 is bent a little to port and stern. Probably has taken a few hit
Mystery battery drain problem Stevep at 4:47am 05.15.07 Ask All Sailors 35/2247 Hi -- On my sailboat, I have 3 Lifeline AGM batteries that are less than 2 years old. One battery
Nicro Solar Vents and Rain Smitty at 5:26am 05.15.07 Ask All Sailors 29/3310 I would like to replace my leaky old cowl vents with the Nicro Solar vents either the Powervent 3000
H36 '06 Dinghy Engine Motor Mount - No Room GWTW at 5:47am 05.15.07 Big Boats 19/1150 We would like to mount our dinghy engine for storage when not on the dinghy. The '06 H36 does not ha
Anybody have a Genoa 150 on their 26s? richard at 7:18am 05.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/2008 I just bought a new 150 genoa for my 1994 26s. I knew the sail would be pretty large (I've seen the
How to operate Barient 2 speed self tailing winch Tuyen at 7:20am 05.15.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1844 This must be a stupid question since I can't find an answer for it on the internet, but since it's i
Last weekend outing (1) walt at 7:22am 05.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/922 Pictures from this last weekend sailing/putting around in a 26S at Elevenmile res, Colorado(the do
1979 Hunter30 Sailboat Logo/Decal Rick at 9:17am 05.15.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1395 Does anyone have either a good close-up photo of the Hunter Sailboat Logo used on the striping on th
Diesel M-25 won't start jaydog5000 at 9:18am 05.15.07 Ask All Sailors 47/2600 The last thing before i hit that water i want to test the engine after changing the fuel filters. I
Bottom Paint Recommendations LordNelson at 9:56am 05.15.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1123 I need to paint the bottom of my Oday 20. I will be sailing on an inland lake. Any recommendations o
360 anchor light Yankee Sailor at 10:44am 05.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1362 I have a 1982 mac 25 and I do not have a anchor light on the mast. Does anyone know the rules about
Window Privacy Blinds PeterGut at 12:40pm 05.15.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1542 Looking for sources of window blinds for my Catalina 30. Please advise.
Toilet won't flush or draw water John F at 12:48pm 05.15.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/5928 I bought an '87 Newport 30. Toilet is a Jabsco 59128-0000. I've been looking through the forums bu
Small holes in the upper deck Walker at 12:58pm 05.15.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/880 During transport, several small holes were knocked into the upper deck by screws or rigging. Does a
grampian 23' trailer plans prairie wind at 2:04pm 05.15.07 Trailer Sailors 0/1688 I am looking at a grampian 23' fixed keel can anyone help me with finding plans for building a trail
grampian 23' trailer prairie wind at 2:13pm 05.15.07 Grampian 1/3156 I am looking at getting a 23' grampian. Could anyone help me to find plans or dimentions for a trail
Fresh water head sailgirl at 6:51pm 05.15.07 Big Boats 13/1671 Although we really love our new boat, I'm afraid that we've been spoiled by our previous one that ha

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Looking for an H260 in the PNW Tedd at 7:19pm 06.27.21 Thanks, @sail sfbay . I actually already contacted that guy and told him I was interested in going t
Can't identify bilge hose MikeTheHunter at 7:06pm 06.27.21 Here is a photo of mine. Oh yes, that's a serious strainer. Good tip, totally clogged. Well-or
Docking Against the Wind Ward H at 6:58pm 06.27.21 I'm with @smokey73. No one gets off my boat until it is secured to the dock. I'm often pushed off
tachometer not accurate Stu Jackson at 6:42pm 06.27.21 Ah, thanks, I now better understand Hayden's cause & effect, too. Amazing how "links" help, and ref
Putting Fairing/Filler Between Fiberglass Layers? Filling Dimples PaulK at 6:37pm 06.27.21 Epoxy and chopped strand mat do not play well together. The mat is held together with a styrene bas
Trying to find the location of Primary Fuel Filter and Y-valve on 2005 H36 seadaddler at 6:37pm 06.27.21 No Y value on most Hunter and look on breaker panel look for macerator breaker and toggle switch to
Putting Fairing/Filler Between Fiberglass Layers? Filling Dimples dlochner at 6:34pm 06.27.21 You could try using chopped strand mat instead of cloth to get a thicker layer. Epoxy and chopped
Soft floor/hull Ward H at 6:34pm 06.27.21 You might want to consider using G10 fiberglass board instead of plywood. G10 under a fiberglass sk
Sailboat Deck Paint PaulK at 6:33pm 06.27.21 We tried Brightsides on a section of our deck. It lasted about a week. It does not seem to be tough
Docking Against the Wind smokey73 at 6:32pm 06.27.21 You don't need to "jump off the boat onto the dock" to secure a line to a cleat. I do not allow pe
Putting Fairing/Filler Between Fiberglass Layers? Filling Dimples PaulK at 6:23pm 06.27.21 You could try using chopped strand mat instead of cloth to get a thicker layer.
Sailing to Catalina Island? Kings Gambit at 6:23pm 06.27.21 Yeah, although I am a bit scared of big gusts or wind like what happened to you! I usually sail wit
Beneteau 311 Hatch Handle Leaking Lake Champlain Benetesu 311 at 6:22pm 06.27.21 Try the Beneteau spare parts site to at least determine what hatch was used. Try looking here or Cal
Beneteau 311 Hatch Handle Leaking Lake Champlain Benetesu 311 at 6:22pm 06.27.21 Try the Beneteau spare parts site to at least determine what hatch was used. Thanks! Will do
Replacing the scupper on my Hunter 14 sail sfbay at 6:15pm 06.27.21 Welcome to the forum!! I would go with next larger metric or SA screw.
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install Ward H at 6:09pm 06.27.21 Very nice!
Sailing to Catalina Island? SailorElliot at 6:09pm 06.27.21 On a course from MdR to Isthmus Cove they probably would arrive abeam. However, a sturdy, full-keel
1987 Cat 22 Running Rigging Gene Neill at 5:59pm 06.27.21 What is the best way to feed a 3/8" line through the mast when it is up or down? One would think e
Docking Against the Wind Don S/V ILLusion at 5:50pm 06.27.21 Lots of people use the mid ship cleat to run a spring aft while docking which, under power, will hol
Trouble Shooting Yanmar Tachometer for "B" Panel dlochner at 5:50pm 06.27.21 The signal from the sensor is fine. Measured with the multimeter the voltage is within specs. The me

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