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Porthole Question (1) sdemore at 3:18pm 06.12.21 C&C 6/1826 My C'C 30 MK1 came with some odd portlights in the cabin. They are 38" wide by a little over 7 1/2"
Relay for always on MC-614 WadeBoggsCarpetWorld at 2:26pm 06.12.21 Musings With Maine Sail 9/2463 I have a Balmar MC-614 voltage regulator, and since I re-wired my alternator so that it directly cha
DC Main on panel is dead WasabiRush at 1:15pm 06.12.21 Big Boats 7/1989 I need some electrical troubleshooting help on my 1986 H34. When I got to the boat today I put the b
Any 1" rail mount speakers for stern rail? patrickkidd at 12:44pm 06.12.21 Ask All Sailors 9/2751
Considering a Hunter 240 John Marrone at 11:24am 06.12.21 Smaller Boats 12/2970 Seen a couple and found that there is no "Step Rail" or the space between the Rub Rail and the raise
Can't Find HIN on 1979 Jouet 18 (5) JakePlisken at 11:11am 06.12.21 Other Sailboats 1/2008 Like the title says, Im attempting in vain to find the HIN for a 1979 Jouet 18 I just bought. Bought
Yanmar 3JH2E Stalling at Higher RPM Under Load duck21 at 7:02am 06.12.21 Engines and Propulsion 5/1593 Hi all, We're in process of transporting our new-to-us Hunter 376 cross the Lake Michigan and Lake
why not to ground out at low tide: MitchM at 5:09am 06.12.21 Ask All Sailors 1/51 recent post from the trawler forum, about what happened to his engine: " On our multi-st
another really good reason not to ground at low tide.. MitchM at 5:08am 06.12.21 Ask All Sailors 7/2398 recent post from the trawler forum, about what happened to his engine: " On our multi-st
Should I be Worried (1) Easy at 7:42pm 06.11.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/1638 Looking to purchase this 1994, Hunter Passage 42. Had boat pulled and cleaned for survey yesterday.
Good rigger on the Upper Chesapeake Bay letskeepriding at 5:55pm 06.11.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1650 Hi all, I'd like to have my rigging properly tuned / inspected by a Selden / B'R expert. If anyone h
AP not holding heading jwerkjr at 4:48pm 06.11.21 Ask All Sailors 3/569 Hoping to find help with my AP. My issue is that when I hit heading hold on my Vulcan 7 my AP (NAC2
Gate Stanchions on "88 Hunter Legend 37.5 nikkinancy at 4:44pm 06.11.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/412 Hi all Hunter Owners, I replaced my lifelines with Dyneema and replaced all the stanchions on my Hu
I bought a 2000 MacGregor 26 X, and looking for help on how to rig the boat. Wade Gizzy at 3:58pm 06.11.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1795 If someone can give me a good link for that information. I would also be more than happy to come to
Whisker pole for an O'Day 28 - which one Ran-Dee9229 at 1:14pm 06.11.21 Parts Search 3/862 I see on Defender and West Marin the whisker pole recommended for my O'Day 28 is a Forespar either
Non-working Adler Barbour Cold Box Unit (3) Ward H at 10:08am 06.11.21 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 19/4168 Free for the taking. This came from my 93 Catalina 30. It wasn't working when I got the boat in
Keeping the bugs out. Roadking Larry at 8:18am 06.11.21 Ask All Sailors 2/855 Looking for ideas to keep the dirt daubers out of the spars. One of the banes of us inland lake sai
311 additional battery locations CliffM at 8:06am 06.11.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/726 I'm in the process of buying a 2000 Beneteau 311 and want to install 2 additional batteries. The
What Varnish for Cabin Sole? AlastairLC at 5:28am 06.11.21 Ask All Sailors 9/3217 I realize that for exterior brightwork you need marine spar varnish to protect the wood from UV rays
30 Hunter Cherubini-- Chain Plate Lug to Hull Replacement BillP at 4:42am 06.11.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/825 I have experienced some delamination in the laminate lug ..last year I used a quick set liquid epoxy

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Which halyard to use extra sheave for? Joe at 7:50am 04.12.25 Trade it in for a swivel block and rig a proper spinnaker halyard. The two forward facing sheaves,
Alternator Temperature Sensors colemj at 7:44am 04.12.25 It is a Balmar 618 and it does need 2 temp sensors in order for the alternator temp control to work
Helm vibration Believe H46 at 7:27am 04.12.25 Have a diver look at it or if you are able to check the propeller. I picked up a heavy plastic in
DIY Bimini Mount Genoa Track Car HalcyonDays at 7:15am 04.12.25 Very nice! I was searching the internet for this very product and came across your post. This is ex
Rivets or machine screws for mast steps? thinwater at 7:11am 04.12.25 Rivets would be fine if you can use some high in quality and strength, not the cheap ones commonly
Rivets or machine screws for mast steps? dLj at 7:11am 04.12.25 I have to disagree DJ. The heel should look like this. There also should be something to at least t
Rivets or machine screws for mast steps? Benny17441 at 6:52am 04.12.25 Rivets would be fine if you can use some high in quality and strength, not the cheap ones commonly f
Which halyard to use extra sheave for? dlochner at 6:27am 04.12.25 Typically the spinnaker is on a block hung from a crane at the masthead. This helps prevent the haly
Helm vibration Tally Ho at 6:21am 04.12.25 Had a strange issue. On motor and was accelerating and helm started to shudder violently. Went b
Rivets or machine screws for mast steps? (1) JBP-PA at 6:13am 04.12.25 My mast is about 5/32" wall thickness. My mast steps came with stainless machine screws, but am wo
Outhaul modifications Ward H at 6:08am 04.12.25 I went with external outhaul using a double and a triple block between the boom end and clew cringle
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better JBP-PA at 6:04am 04.12.25 I like the crazy colors those cheap fenders come in. Too bad a cover would hide them. You might be
Cockpit hatch slides? twodzusfittings at 6:03am 04.12.25 teflon drawer slide tape?
Which halyard to use extra sheave for? Ward H at 5:58am 04.12.25 I use the aft spare bb sheave as an adjustable topping lift. I keep the boom a little high while i
Which halyard to use extra sheave for? garymalmgren at 5:38am 04.12.25 Replace the one that is in the worst condition. If they are all pretty good, as Mark says, go for th
Alternator Temperature Sensors dlochner at 5:07am 04.12.25 For some reason, I thought you had the Balmar regulator, where that does not matter. Now I assume i
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better DaveJ at 4:49am 04.12.25 A pair of hockey socks are perfect. You can either match your boat colour or show off your favourite
B&R rig tuning take 1 (2) colemj at 4:05am 04.12.25 This picture. It looks raked forward, but that might just be perspective. https://forums.sailboato
Which halyard to use extra sheave for? colemj at 4:01am 04.12.25 Assuming you mean replacing an existing sheave, and assuming the sheave is the correct size, I'd rep
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better colemj at 3:58am 04.12.25 Even the more expensive fenders get sticky and dirty. A $5 pair of sweatpants at Walmart gives you

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