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Putting Fairing/Filler Between Fiberglass Layers? Filling Dimples (1) withintheruins14 at 4:46pm 06.27.21 Ask All Sailors 12/5682 I'm repairing the hole in the transom seen here. There are dimples near the top and bottom of the ba
230 bolt connector to breaker panel (3) Velero49 at 3:46pm 06.27.21 Ask All Sailors 1/425 195696
Looking for an H260 in the PNW Tedd at 1:01pm 06.27.21 Smaller Boats 18/1804 I am ready to buy an H260. Right now, all the 260s I'm finding advertised are in the mid west, Flori
1987 Cat 22 Running Rigging John Marrone at 12:23pm 06.27.21 Catalina 22 14/1952 Installing new standing rigging while mast is down. Owners manual requires 65' total up and down. As
Catalina 28 MkII steering quadrant panel (1) eberns at 11:57am 06.27.21 Mid-Size Boats 1/819 The cockpit panel to the steering quadrant is spongy and probably needs replacement. Where can one f
Low East Of Corpus Christi? kloudie1 at 10:43am 06.27.21 Weather and Forecasting 7/1054 I don't hear any discussion about the low in the gulf east and south of CC Tx.? may be just upper, b
Trying to find the location of Primary Fuel Filter and Y-valve on 2005 H36 Demetrius at 9:21am 06.27.21 Big Boats 4/789 Hey there! We have a 2005 H36 and I cannot find either the primary fuel filter (I have found the sma
Hunter 376 Mainsail tack point shackle size needed Rob Hntr376 at 9:00am 06.27.21 Big Boats 12/2251
Replacing the scupper on my Hunter 14 goharris at 8:44am 06.27.21 Smaller Boats 3/468 Replacing the scupper on the transom of my Hunter 14, the 4 screws were pretty corroded, so I replac
Engine temp gauge Clydo at 8:06am 06.27.21 Catalina 310 4/1082 Any suggestions where can get eng temp replacement gauge to match existing on C310 panel? Mine fog u
Mast foot caulk type Dzianko at 6:10am 06.27.21 Trailer Sailors 11/2316 Replacing my mast foot, previously had what seemed like regular silicon bathroom caulk between the h
Beneteau 311 Hatch Handle Leaking Lake Champlain Benetesu 311 at 5:59am 06.27.21 Ask All Sailors 4/703 We have a 2002 Beneteau 311 and have discovered they the Lewmar Hatches are both leaking from the ha
First 285 main controls BaC at 5:52am 06.27.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/572 Just acquired a First 285 with wheel steering. Traveler and main sheet are on the cabin top on this
Cat 22 Kick Up Rudder John Marrone at 4:15am 06.27.21 Smaller Boats 2/1393 Question: Does the rudder draft exceed the Swing Keel Draft when fully retracted? Do I need to spend
New to sailing sabrina97403 at 9:20pm 06.26.21 Ask All Sailors 8/1298 I am a new owner of a 1974 Catalina 22 sailboat I have been restoring her. Any thoughts??
Soft floor/hull Michaelminer at 8:06pm 06.26.21 Ask All Sailors 49/6776 Just purchased this one. From the bottom of the companion way steps to the stern, the floor is spon
Mac 26S Mast-raising System (1) Tedd at 4:55pm 06.26.21 Trailer Sailors 2/1461 I've made a PDF that shows the mast-raising system I built for my 1995 Macgregor 26S. I'm posting it
to be or not to be (4) Desmotronic at 4:47pm 06.26.21 Catalina 22 13/1579 so, I have the opportunity to buy a 1973 22 for around $200. obviously, for that price; it needs a
Anyone thinking of selling their 275? Mack & Tire at 2:38pm 06.26.21 Catalina 275 20/7061
The Thetford Porta Potti john6206 at 9:32am 06.26.21 Smaller Boats 11/3446 This is my 3rd season owning my 1995 Capri 18. I was surprised to see that the Porta-Potti was made

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How to stop false 100% battery status Elysium_Van_Isl at 3:26pm 06.17.25 I looked. I did not find a charge profile that was specified by Kirkland or Clarios (formerly Johns
Interior Timber 'options' - 1999 H340 (1) markymac1961 at 3:23pm 06.17.25 some of my interior shots WOW Ed. That looks beeeautiful! A credit to u mate. Wish I could wave a
How to stop false 100% battery status Elysium_Van_Isl at 3:22pm 06.17.25 Ah, OK I see. When I'm out next I will watch for a 'jump'. Good thought
How to stop false 100% battery status jssailem at 3:21pm 06.17.25 I looked. I did not find a charge profile that was specified by Kirkland or Clarios (formerly Johnso
How to stop false 100% battery status Davidasailor26 at 2:58pm 06.17.25 Yes, I can set the Tail Current, so then I should change that from 4% to a much smaller number. Co
How to stop false 100% battery status Elysium_Van_Isl at 2:47pm 06.17.25
How to stop false 100% battery status Elysium_Van_Isl at 2:45pm 06.17.25 Does the BMV have a tail current option like the Smart Shunt? If so turn the tail current down and
How to stop false 100% battery status Davidasailor26 at 2:43pm 06.17.25 AhHa!! OK first off, I see a mistake I made on my wiring diagram with respect to the battery capac
Fischer Panda rebuild Laid-back at 2:41pm 06.17.25 The generator has been removed and is at the FP dealer in Martinique. The job took about 3 hours.
How to stop false 100% battery status Elysium_Van_Isl at 2:39pm 06.17.25 See these: For everyone installing a battery monitor: The "Gotcha Algorithm" thread, a "MUST READ
How to stop false 100% battery status (1) Elysium_Van_Isl at 2:36pm 06.17.25 AhHa!! OK first off, I see a mistake I made on my wiring diagram with respect to the battery capaci
How to stop false 100% battery status jssailem at 2:36pm 06.17.25
Interior Timber 'options' - 1999 H340 (6) sailcapt340 at 2:30pm 06.17.25
R.O. water filter install question colemj at 2:19pm 06.17.25 I don't think any water quality test data are necessary to answer the question about recovery rates.
R.O. water filter install question dLj at 1:33pm 06.17.25 I did look. Need I remind you what you said? As to the data, you are welcome to come down and loo
How to stop false 100% battery status Davidasailor26 at 1:24pm 06.17.25 Costco also sells an Interstate logo battery. Their GC2 battery reports 210amp-hour capacity. It wi
How to stop false 100% battery status jssailem at 12:57pm 06.17.25 Costco also sells an Interstate logo battery. Their GC2 battery reports 210amp-hour capacity. It wil
How to stop false 100% battery status jssailem at 12:52pm 06.17.25 If you did not buy the Kirkland GC2 battery then please attach a picture of the battery logo.
How to stop false 100% battery status jssailem at 12:51pm 06.17.25 Starting out. Battery Specs Kirkland Signature GC2 Golf Battery Amp Hour 190 BCI Group Number
Inboard engine questions jssailem at 12:34pm 06.17.25 :plus: With @dmax. The engine should run 3000 rpm. Max power is reported by Westerbeke to be 3600rpm

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