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Downwind Racing Tactics Paul at 3:08am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1688 My question is about downwind racing tactics. I sail in a handicap fleet and have always had troubl
Need to replace Catalina 1974 brown bumper Magellan3695 at 5:02am 06.06.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1108 Hi All,I am new to these forums but glad to aboard ! Planning to do some renovation and this yea
Brian & Steph BobS17945 at 4:51am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1361 Anybody heard from Brian ' Steph are they back yet?
raising and lowering the mast jeannine421 at 5:19am 06.06.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1327 I would lke to know the name of the tool used to enable one - or possible two sailors - to raise and
Deep Cycle Battery Question bcwave at 5:57am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 17/1834 I've got to replace the 12v deep cycle battery on my boat. Want to know what's my best bet, weighing
Table is milky looking due to sun Bob at 7:16am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1041 I have a Hunter 320 2001 and my table below has become milky looking. Is there anything to use to r
Owners Manual stewart young at 7:53am 06.06.07 Bristol 0/1999 Looking for owners/operation manual and wiring diagram for Bristol 27, 1977 model year.
Fresh Water hoses leakage Federico at 8:23am 06.06.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1287 I recently bought my first boat ever, a 1985 Beneteau First 30.5 and found water leaks from the fill
Leaky Screws Jenni at 9:23am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 2/950 During the recent rain storm I noticed that I saw shipping a lot of rain in through the various moun
272 tiller to wheel availability Ken13459 at 9:19am 06.06.07 Bigger Boats 0/1071 Edson tells me that the system they made for the 87'-89' vintage 272s is no longer availiable. They
Painting Prop and shaft Chief at 9:38am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 8/2658 I splash tomorrow, and the yard painted my bottom late last week. I replaced the shaft zincs myself,
Tough Times for Yacht Manufacturers? Rick D at 10:26am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 24/2346 I noticed an article (see link) that Pacific Seacraft has filed for Chapter 11. Recall they make boa
Speaking of sharing expenses PrincessoftheLake at 6:58am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1458 I have a kind of philosophical question, I think. Captain Grumpy and I are now into our 4th year of
Satelite TV Tony at 12:07pm 06.06.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/843 Hi anyone with any experience with Track it TV (Follow me TV ) or with the Marine Sat Az Trax system
Ranger 26 Keel Bolts Andrew Smith at 4:33am 06.06.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 2/3805 I am considering buying a 1979 Ranger 26. The boat has been laying unused in saltwater for the past
when to change headsails and to what? captain-dutchman at 4:22am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 6/2582 I just purchased a mirage 35 and was wondering when should you change headsails to reduced ones. I h
Standing Rigging Replacement? Brian9674 at 10:56am 06.06.07 Smaller Boats 2/998 My 1987 Hunter 23 standing rigging looks like its in pretty good shape but I have been reading that
how does a boat fridge work letterman at 10:52am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 5/4206 My fridge died on 110volt. It works on 12 volt. Anyone have an idea how these things work so I can
outside trim for fixed ports on H34 Anthony Frascella at 10:33am 06.06.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1047 Looking for plastic trim for my fixed ports. (outside)
Stuffing box Mike Youngling at 5:10pm 06.06.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1208 I need to replace my stuffing box on a 1973 C-27. The shaft is one inch (atomic 4) and the drawing

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Ignorant solar panel and battery questions chriscampbell at 9:20am 10.08.21 Controllers are needed to lower the voltage delivered to the battery. If you look at the specs for
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions Timm R Oday25 at 8:47am 10.08.21 My 30 watt panel is 24.5 x 14.1 x 1.7 inches and stores in my cockpit locker while sailing and sits
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions dlochner at 8:38am 10.08.21 Yeah, the space issue is valid. My plan was to buy something flexible that I could move around as
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions (2) rgranger at 8:33am 10.08.21 Yeah, the space issue is valid. My plan was to buy something flexible that I could move around as
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions LakeOntario270 at 8:30am 10.08.21 My 30 watt panel is 24.5 x 14.1 x 1.7 inches and stores in my cockpit locker while sailing and sits
Venture 15 Catamaran - Connection between the Mast and Boom. What's it look like? sail sfbay at 8:30am 10.08.21 Welcome to the forum!! This link to the owner's manual might help: Venture 15 straight hull manual
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions dlochner at 8:26am 10.08.21 I stand by my assertion about the 20 watt . I understand that you need to resupply the amperage us
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions chriscampbell at 8:20am 10.08.21 I stand by my assertion about the 20 watt . I understand that you need to resupply the amperage us
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions rgranger at 8:07am 10.08.21 It's the "cigarette lighter" style outlets we have now. We don't have real "shore power" with 110-s
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Ignorant solar panel and battery questions Timm R Oday25 at 7:49am 10.08.21 I stand by my assertion about the 20 watt . I understand that you need to resupply the amperage use
Can't find the intake water strainer Don S/V ILLusion at 7:46am 10.08.21 I'd start with the filter strainer as the most likely place to restrict flow.
Can't find the intake water strainer (1) sail sfbay at 7:43am 10.08.21 Should be below the engine. See item 3 in the diagram from he owner's manual on this site: Hunter_3
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions dlochner at 7:28am 10.08.21 The recommendation for a 50 to 100 watt panel has nothing to do with the size of the boat, it is abo
Leaks from hull/deck joint Hunter 33.5 nbraasch at 7:16am 10.08.21 Hello all - I bought this boat and have been sailing it Summer of 2021. We have the hull to deck joi
recharge freezer/ fridge fero at 6:49am 10.08.21 You can also post your question on Cruisers Sailing Forum in Plumbing Systems and Fixtures. I had a
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions chriscampbell at 6:46am 10.08.21 We are also on a mooring . It seems most folks responding to your post missed that. Suggesting 50 o
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions Timm R Oday25 at 6:41am 10.08.21 We are also on a mooring . It seems most folks responding to your post missed that. Suggesting 50 or
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions chriscampbell at 6:41am 10.08.21 In 2019 I lost shore power due to flooding on Lake Ontario. I purchased a 30 watt panel (Suner Pow
Cetol gloss Joe at 6:40am 10.08.21 If the Cetol experiment doesn't pan out, I can recommend the product below. You can find it at any

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