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morgan spec. request julian at 10:01pm 08.28.06 Morgan 1/2670 Does anyone know where I can find the spec. for a 1973 Morgan 27'? I just purchased this boat and wa
suitable winch grease gene at 12:02am 08.29.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1021 I don't have access to winch grease. what can I get at an autoparts store?
Pipe Berth Cupboards Larry7106 at 12:05am 08.29.06 Morgan 1/1814 I would like to fill in the pipe berth with cupboards, a wine rack, a book case etc. In some pocture
prop size for Yamaha 60 bigfoot or Yamaha 75(26m) Capt Jim367 at 12:08am 08.29.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1583 Would like to know specific prop size for yamaha 60 bigfoot or 75 when used on a mac 26M or X. Am St
how to remove the holding tank ? Martin15371 at 12:29am 08.29.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/961 I have to remove the holding tank, but i can't figure from where it goes out. ?the tank is made of
Spreaders on wrong side? Rick Macdonald at 1:40am 08.29.06 Smaller Boats 9/1182 I have a 1995 H23.5.Perhaps not a big deal, but when I stand in the cockpit and look forward and u
The Moorings Ownership Program Chris at 1:56am 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 3/3149 I'm looking at investing in The Moorings Ownership Program and am seeking any positive/negative expe
Coast Guard License - Sea Time? Tim at 1:20am 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 5/3203 I have been sailing for a number of years now and want to get my Coast Guard six-pack License. I re
Bilge Switch NYSail at 1:10am 08.29.06 Other Sailboats 3/1018 Hello allI have a Rule 2000 bilge pump connected to a Rule 35 float switch. Problem is that the s
Auto Bilge Switch NYSail at 1:09am 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 4/879 Hello allI have a Rule 2000 bilge pump connected to a Rule 35 float switch. Problem is that the s
An opportunity to study the weather Ross at 12:45am 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 5/918 With tropical storm Ernesto starting up the east coast we have the opportunity to observe the change
Seeking Headsail for P323 Mark Rinkel at 2:28am 08.29.06 Other Sailboats 3/777 I am looking for a used headsail that is in decent shape for my Pearson 323. The one I have got is
Single Handed or Not? (1) Steve at 4:14am 08.29.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1104 Has anyone made a coastal trip of 100-150nm by themselves? What were the conditions and lessons lea
Sailing Podcast Mike at 5:27am 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1165 I came across this website that provides free podcasts geared towards sailors. This is not Jimmy Bu
first sailboat kentz69719 at 4:47am 08.29.06 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/999 Hi! We just bought our first sailboat...a Hunter 23. Anyone with suggestions or tips for a new sail
Steering Quadrant Access Panel Mike 16572 at 6:08am 08.29.06 Catalina 30 3/2589 I am replacing the cockpit floor access panel to my steering quadrant. Unattended cracks by the prev
Halyard John Radcliff at 6:34am 08.29.06 Day Sailers 4/1269 Any one have the diameter of the halyard for the main sail handy?
Waterspouts this morning Paul at 6:28am 08.29.06 Big Boats 0/757 This link has several neat photos of waterspouts this morning near Racine, Wis., on Lake Michigan.
OC 281 furling main krag at 8:25am 08.29.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/998 I don't have a clue how to set up the main. The mast is up with the main furled inside but I have no
Trailer modification Brian Scott at 8:36am 08.29.06 Trailer Sailors 8/1925 I'm in the market for a trailer sailor and have been reading about sailboat unfreindly launch ramps.

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Chartplotter (1) Tally Ho at 5:50pm 07.27.21 My older NMEA 0183 speed log is not connected to my NMEA2000 network. I THiNK it could be connected
iNavX Problems Davidasailor26 at 5:41pm 07.27.21 Have you tried deleting the app and reinstalling it? That sometimes fixes flakey behavior.
iNavX Problems quadrille38 at 5:29pm 07.27.21
Chartplotter MHauser at 5:27pm 07.27.21 Yeah, you guys missed the boat on this one (sorry for the pun). I agree about the paddlewheel, just
Sail repair advice? BOSSailor at 5:19pm 07.27.21 Thanks for the advice everyone. I found a recommended local loft that said it should be a quick job
Chartplotter Tally Ho at 5:08pm 07.27.21
Hunter 41DS engine room blower replacement seadaddler at 5:04pm 07.27.21 Been running blower for years any time motoring and helps remove heat and smell from heat.
Chartplotter capta at 4:59pm 07.27.21 I don't quite understand the problem. Your GPSMap gives you true speed over the ground. Those paddle
Dinghy swing seadaddler at 4:53pm 07.27.21 I have bars parallel to each Davits like left to right and I have ratchet straps go around dinghy an
Boats at the lake Ralph Johnstone at 4:51pm 07.27.21 and a sign going west at the border suggesting that "we shoot on sight". YIPES :yikes: ! !
How upset/concerned should I be that some of my large portlights are screwed in? (2) Ralph Johnstone at 4:47pm 07.27.21 Believe it or not, neither I nor the stupid surveyor noticed this crude fix Actually, nobody miss
First time boat owner... Battery alarm Tally Ho at 4:37pm 07.27.21 I knew my old batteries (FLA) were dying when I could watch the voltage drop from 13+ to 10.somethin
Hunter 34 Starboard side of engine access Tally Ho at 4:26pm 07.27.21
Troubleshooting LP on 343 Oceanis Tally Ho at 4:16pm 07.27.21 It may not be on the panel. I would first check the locker(s) for the solenoid hardware. If you
Fluxgate compass Claude L.-Auger at 3:30pm 07.27.21 Don't know about screw top caps. I suppose if they are plastic or aluminum it would not matter, but
Using a trolling motor on small boat Mr. Dave at 2:27pm 07.27.21 I just got through a month running a 55 lbs thrust trolling motor to move my 20', 2400 lb displaceme
Unknown source of seawater ingress 2004 Catalina 350 Strgzr at 2:08pm 07.27.21 Silicon belongs on the chips in the electronics. Silicone sealer belongs nowhere on a boat, as it c
Led replacement? Georgedoyle at 2:06pm 07.27.21 I used a plastic nut from a plumbing fixture to take up space behind the bulb. I had some extra from
Rust sealer for steel keel Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 1:52pm 07.27.21 Coal Tar epoxy. both of my boats have cast iron keels. That's what always use. A warning-it stinks
Unknown source of seawater ingress 2004 Catalina 350 jeepbluetj at 1:14pm 07.27.21 Silicon belongs on the chips in the electronics. Silicone sealer belongs nowhere on a boat, as it ca

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