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Question for Moody Rick D at 4:29am 01.03.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1576 What is your take on Dynaform wire? Rod? What about the various wedge-end fittings vs. swaging? Rick
Encapsulated or Keel bolt 1985 O'Day 28 Seekswind at 4:42am 01.03.07 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2456 I had posted a question regarding Fairing of my keel. Being new to sailing it was mentioned that th
Zinc Peter at 4:47am 01.03.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1307 Help for a new Beneteau Owner. I have a 1990 Beneteau 35s5 which has a volvo 2003 28HP. I would like
Sr Mariner instruments Jack at 5:13am 01.03.07 Ask All Sailors 0/1186 I thought I would pass along that SR Mariner instruments is discontinuing their marine instrument pr
Slip to mooring Joe Wienecke at 5:18am 01.03.07 Big Boats 4/827 Anyone have a good source for a mooring bridle I am purchasing a boat that is going to be on a can.
Splice GPS antenna cable? BBC30 at 5:40am 01.03.07 Ask All Sailors 7/6580 I am replacing a 10 year old GPS external antenna with a new one. The old one died this fall. It i
O' day 25 cushions downey1210 at 6:07am 01.03.07 Ask An Oday Owner 5/5437 I just bought a 1975 O'day 25 and that i am referbing, anyone know where i can get new cabin cushion
Anyone with a 37 cutter give me some information KennyH at 7:07am 01.03.07 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1014 I have a 81 Hunter 25. I hope to have a Hunter 37 cutter of this vintage. Anyone know if I will be
Mast support for bow pulpit John at 9:08am 01.03.07 Smaller Boats 3/1466 Looking for ideas on mast support at the bow pulpit during trailering. Will a Catalina mast carrier
Wiring Harness jaydog5000 at 10:22am 01.03.07 Ask All Sailors 2/944 I have been reading that the standard wiring harness on the Catalina 30 should be upgraded. Has any
Wheel Vibration seahunter at 10:40am 01.03.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1537 I have a 1980 Catalina 30 with an Atomic 4. Under power I get a vibration only in the wheel. I've ha
erison 27 with OMC Zephyr bob at 10:44am 01.03.07 Other Sailboats 2/1139 Hey guys looking for help. i have found a real nice '74 27' Ericson inside and out looks nice. Sails
Mainsail choice Neil Hodgson at 10:46am 01.03.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/956 Hello again.I have an opportunity to purchase a brand new custom dacron sail for my 29.5 Hunter, w
Micrologic ML8000 LORAN BarryL at 11:41am 01.03.07 Ask All Sailors 8/3491 Hello,My new-to-me 1986 O'day 35 came with a Micrologic ML8000 Loranunit. The unit appears to wor
Meissner Winches Ken at 1:38pm 01.03.07 Big Boats 1/5330 I have recently acquired two brand new Meissner winches, 25 ST - 44.They were made in the Netherland
Looking for boat - checked out a '71 Catalina 22 tegwilym at 3:20pm 01.03.07 Ask All Sailors 33/1989 I'm still seeking out an upgrade sailboat from my old Lido 14. I like the Macgregor 22, but visited
:( RANT about ill prepared solo sailor Old Salt at 3:29pm 01.03.07 Ask All Sailors 82/4818 Ok be prepared I am going to start a Rant on Ken, the ill prepared solo sailor and his ego driven fo
Asymmetrical spinnaker Levin at 9:11pm 01.03.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1617 Hello all, I was hoping that someone could help point me in the right direction regarding where
Hunter 170 using Baby Bob E McDivitt at 9:41pm 01.03.07 Day Sailers 5/1530 FYI - Hunter responded to my email. The mast float that they offer as an accessory for the 146 and 1
Help Transducer Removal Dan at 10:39pm 01.03.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1045 I suspect this info is in the archives, but I can't find it. My transducer is due for replacement.

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Brand new EV-100 Wheel pilot with "NO DRIVE DETECTIED" error. Hayden Watson at 7:01am 07.06.21 Yesterday I did some furthar diagnostics. Cable from ACU-100 to wheel pilot motor was tested for
Hunter 420 Fresh Water Cooling sail sfbay at 6:59am 07.06.21 See page 7-1 in the manual Engine Adjusting Standards - Yanmar 4JH3-TE Service Manual \| ManualsLib
Waste System Diagram Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:51am 07.06.21 There are way too much options in that system. Among other things, there's no benefit in sending t
Macgregor 25 standing rigging question whudatt at 6:34am 07.06.21 Thank you for the info,this helps a lot & i will search for rigging instructions as you suggested !
Cockpit Oxidation/Chalky - Polishing Advice Needed Hardhead at 6:19am 07.06.21 You might want to try "poliglow." Worked great restoring the finish on my 1987.
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working Claude L.-Auger at 6:17am 07.06.21 The suggestion to empty the WH and refill with clean water is a good one. Open the drain, and flip u
Invest 97L (2) JamesG161 at 6:12am 07.06.21 TS Elsa will present the worst side to Florida in the next 2 days. There are few NOAA Weather statio
Simple Reef Hook Gene Neill at 6:11am 07.06.21 I've always been intrigued with the idea. Eagerly awaiting sea trial report. :thumbup:
Added a second battery and solar panel. Project_Mayhem at 6:09am 07.06.21 Thanks for the feedback. I have the panel and two clamps on order. We'll see if I need more clamps o
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working (1) kodiak1120 at 5:51am 07.06.21
Smoke In Cabin - Fire Averted!!! Breaker Failure? njlarry at 5:51am 07.06.21 Your girlfriends pretty little nose saved your boat. Thanks for posting.
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working kodiak1120 at 5:44am 07.06.21 @kodiak1120 - you are a special contributor because you told us (part of) the resolution to the pro
Update Electronics jssailem at 5:33am 07.06.21
Port of San Diego To Halt In-water Hull Cleaning Activities In SIYB For Two Months This Winter Davidasailor26 at 5:01am 07.06.21 There are several possible outcomes of the study. The water quality does not change much. The wate
Port of San Diego To Halt In-water Hull Cleaning Activities In SIYB For Two Months This Winter thinwater at 4:48am 07.06.21 A few thoughts: Hull cleaning in freshwater marinas carries an eletric shock hazard, but the risk
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working Parsons at 4:48am 07.06.21 @kodiak1120 - you are a special contributor because you told us (part of) the resolution to the prob
Macgregor 25 standing rigging question Tsatzsue at 4:44am 07.06.21 It should not. With new shrouds you will have to set and tension your rigging anyway. I have the sto
reinforcing the lower shroud chain plates RoyS at 4:32am 07.06.21 Caution with U bolts for chain plates. Just had one break on my boat. U bolts should be aligned with
Hunter 240 aft lazarett drains DJN51 at 4:27am 07.06.21 I did on my 95 23.5 ,Kind of a pain because of the foam underneath but put them in both ,ran to a t
Simple Reef Hook ShawnL at 3:58am 07.06.21 Nice. I always wondered how others did it, since the manual really doesn't go into too much detail.

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