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Running DC circuits while charging battery? Fleet at 5:18am 07.02.21 Catalina 310 6/2695 Dumb question but I have to ask. Can I run DC circuit equipment (lights, fridge, radio) while on sh
Refinishing Teak Hand Rails John Marrone at 4:10am 07.02.21 Catalina 22 3/672 The Varnish is peeling off Teak hand rails, etc. After removing and reinstalling the new finished Te
1987 Catalina 22 Bilge Pump Location John Marrone at 7:30pm 07.01.21 Catalina 22 5/3194 This boat does not have any sort of manual bilge pump. We currently have it on a trailer while updat
Faulty ST 60 Depth instrument or faulty transducer? StanleyJ at 5:26pm 07.01.21 Ask All Sailors 11/2783 Ok folks, I admit to being a somewhat frugal sailor. I replaced a, ST 30 depth sounder and transduc
Peter S. Talbot boat builder (1) gbernier at 4:44pm 07.01.21 Ask All Sailors 0/561 I currently own a 1981 52' ketch rigged CSK catamaran. CSK were designers of large Polynesian concep
1987 Cat 22 Sail Main Sail Maintenance: Boom Vang John Marrone at 12:08pm 07.01.21 Catalina 22 4/518 Well, the next project is removing the Main Sail form its bag, laying it on the yard and inspecting
Forward hatch hinges broken on Hunter P 42 (1) BBC16385 at 11:33am 07.01.21 Big Boats 7/1636 My 1997 Hunter 42 forward hatch hinges (3) broke recently. They appear to be plastic hinge pins. I
Smoke In Cabin - Fire Averted!!! Breaker Failure? flightlead404 at 11:00am 07.01.21 Big Boats 7/1535 Whilst sitting and eating lunch a few minutes ago my girlfriend commented on a funny smell. It was
Added a second battery and solar panel. (2) coreyjohnson99 at 10:25am 07.01.21 Ask All Sailors 8/1954 Finally added a second battery and solar panel to my 1979 Newport 28. The boat originally had one b
What weather forecast makes you cancel your trip? john6206 at 9:17am 07.01.21 Trailer Sailors 16/2883 The forecast is still 9 days out, so it will change several times before the trip - but - The plan
Captain's decision that destroyed a City... jssailem at 7:09am 07.01.21 Sails Call Lounge 12/2359 The Halifax Explosion... 1917 OSuX9RvLq54
Hunter B&R Rig tuning Gary Ryan at 4:43am 07.01.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2859 So we've stepped our mast and a local sailor helped setup our rig tuning. It was kind of a wing it
jib downhaul fred1diver at 8:08pm 06.30.21 Ask All Sailors 5/5639 hey everyone, after a few outings I noticed I need a downhaul for my jib, now I know I need enough l
Galley Cabinet Removal: Rebedding Leaking Starboard sail track Closing Time at 7:52pm 06.30.21 Catalina 310 16/3140
Occaisional Head Smell asalotto at 5:17pm 06.30.21 Catalina 310 33/8026 Hello all! I have a new 2021 Catalina 315. It has an electric head, fresh water flush, holding tank,
To go mll at 4:50pm 06.30.21 Catalina 22 2/673 I need to sell my cat 22 with trailer, 9.9 4cyl motor. To old to deal with it
C-42 replacement traveler SSAlexander at 4:14pm 06.30.21 Big Boats 3/1396 Replacement traveler for my 1993 Catalina 42
Best Anti-Seize for use on outboard and general use skunther at 2:51pm 06.30.21 Ask All Sailors 7/2723 I'm tired of battling seized bolts and am looking for an anti-seize that my future self will thank m
Speaker volume control (1) Appaloosa at 2:19pm 06.30.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1221 Does anyone know where to get replacements for the stereo volume control module? Mine looks like th
Retrofit Question Michaelminer at 2:15pm 06.30.21 Ask All Sailors 17/2618 I just bought my third sailboat. It is a Catalina 25. It has a sink, no faucet. And no stove wher

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R.O. water filter install question dLj at 2:10pm 06.18.25
R.O. water filter install question Don S/V ILLusion at 1:16pm 06.18.25 Well no insult was intended. Apologies if that's how it came across. It would be great if you coul
P42 paralleling the buses on batteries HoosierSailor at 12:17pm 06.18.25 Need to clarify this comment. Yes, our 2500W inverter will run the hot water heater, but places a b
P42 paralleling the buses on batteries Terry Cox at 11:57am 06.18.25 Same reason trying to use the inverter to operate the hot water heater. Need to clarify this comme
Catalina 30 MKIII Stern Through Hulls Project_Mayhem at 11:37am 06.18.25 Propane locker vent/s. Have you checked your international site for your boat? Catalina30.com Good
R.O. water filter install question dLj at 11:35am 06.18.25
H49 New Sails artboas at 11:27am 06.18.25 I have the perfect solution for the leech line on the Hunter 49 What you really want to do with a l
R.O. water filter install question Don S/V ILLusion at 11:18am 06.18.25 A simple summary of incoming chemistry and outgoing chemistry would be beneficial. What specific sp
How to stop false 100% battery status Elysium_Van_Isl at 11:04am 06.18.25 Well here's an interesting development!! From Costco today: Hello Mike, In response to your emai
Sorting out reefing system 1986 Legend 37 JavaMan at 10:18am 06.18.25 Brian, thanks. That is the most clear diagram I've seen yet! One problem tho ... I don't have item
Calculated Wind Speed Way Too High rgranger at 10:16am 06.18.25 Assuming the issue is not current or an incorrect toggle on the display... you can check the calibra
Sorting out reefing system 1986 Legend 37 (1) BrianQ at 10:14am 06.18.25 The forward reefing line, the one that runs up to the forward cringle, doesn't go over one of the fo
Inboard engine questions Richard19068 at 10:04am 06.18.25 You can also see on page 12 of jssailem's above attachment the estimated burn rate of one gallon per
New Cockpit cushions - Alternatives to drilling holes for snaps? JBP-PA at 9:53am 06.18.25 I've never removed them, but they use 3M VHB. So they are removable with a bit of a pain to remove
Sorting out reefing system 1986 Legend 37 JavaMan at 9:52am 06.18.25 So I've been searching for answers for the last how ever long and it would appear that the line to t
Tight furler (1) Bob S at 9:24am 06.18.25 Did you lash the end cut of the core to the line? If not, do you have any issues with it bunching u
Replacing keel wire clips rgranger at 9:07am 06.18.25 The keel on a M22 is about 800#. Keels also experience shock loads so I always over engineer for th
Calculated Wind Speed Way Too High shemandr at 8:39am 06.18.25 I don't see how TWS can be calculated in tidal waters from SOG. If there really is/was a 5 knot cu
Calculated Wind Speed Way Too High Foswick at 8:31am 06.18.25 The issue of discrepancy can have to do with current (as they do run swiftly here). It is possible t
New Cockpit cushions - Alternatives to drilling holes for snaps? dmax at 8:08am 06.18.25 For people who have used SNADS: are they removable and do they leave a scar when removed?

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