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Breaker Quietude at 12:29pm 01.22.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1115 I recently purchased a 1991 32s5, and am trying to figure out the systems. There are 3 breakers unde
AGM batteries instead of wet cells? David at 12:11pm 01.22.06 Catalina 30 7/1967 I have been using 2 Group 24 wet cell batteries in my 1985 Catalina 30 and despite best efforts at k
Prop, shaft or transmission vibration? Mark15053 at 12:11pm 01.22.06 Big Boats 8/2534 Hi,I own a Catalina 36 with a Universal 25 and Hurth transmission when it is under power there is q
Wooden spreaders on a 1984 30??? Windsurfinwilly at 11:58am 01.22.06 Catalina 30 3/1728 I'm considering buying a 1984 Catalina 30 and it has wooden spreaders. Isn't 1984 a little late for
240 vd. 23.5 Brian9674 at 8:47am 01.22.06 Smaller Boats 6/968 What are the biggest differences between the 240 and the 23.5. I solo sail most of the time from a
sailing across the gulf David Carl at 8:46am 01.22.06 Morgan 5/2155 I'm helping a friend bring a 33 O/I across the Gulf from St. Pete to Pensacola in about 3 weeks. I'v
Gel batteries Joe S at 8:35am 01.22.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/963 Has anybody had experience with the new gel batteries? Good or bad, my chief complaint is the pric
Second Propane Tank Jeff at 8:33am 01.22.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1076 After adding propane furnace to Deja Vu I would like add morepropane capacity. Any C30 owners who h
CDI extendo prop John at 2:44am 01.22.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1215 HI guys I have a 1988 TR with a m25 xp and I would like to change from my three blade prop to a tw
not clear on previous storm post scuba01 at 1:31am 01.22.06 Ask All Sailors 5/948 On a previous post on what to do when a storm comes up I was not clear on the answers. A lot of long
Using windlass with a second anchor Larry Jackel at 12:45am 01.22.06 Big Boats 8/1259 My 2005 Hunter 44 came with a Simpson Lawrence Sprint Atlantic Windlass. My primary anchor is a Delt
looking for parts Joe Newman at 11:32pm 01.21.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/886 I am looking for a prop, prop shaft and strut for a '79 h30. if anyone has any info, (phone numbers,
Rudder Rubbing on 331 Pat Campbell at 10:54pm 01.21.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1096 I have a 2001, B331 and over the last season I've noticed a squeaking sound when the wheel is turned
Boat Slips in Florida nick at 10:31pm 01.21.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1152 I hear all this talk about boat slips getting fewer and higher priced all the time, but has any one
Diesel Engine problem Norm H at 9:54pm 01.21.06 Ask All Sailors 20/1717 Here is my problem.I have put a deposit on a 1993 31' Beneteau and part of the boat check was to ha
Rub Rail NYSail at 9:39pm 01.21.06 Ask All Sailors 0/1071 Hello all,I am in the process of replacing my rub rail. I am purching this from D ' R for my Pearso
Smooth Bottom Leo at 7:54pm 01.21.06 Ask All Sailors 10/2227 My bottom is not smooth...my boat that is...Our boatis up on the cradle for the winter and so are
Help Me Select a Boat keith at 7:43pm 01.21.06 Ask All Sailors 5/2608 After a boat show one of our club members (who really likes my Beneteau 351) offered to purchase it.
Yamaha 33 windows timbo at 10:38am 01.21.06 Yamaha 3/2337 Hello,Our 1982 Y33 has had her windows replaced a few years ago (before we purchased her). It was
Outboard for inflatable dinghy Mulf at 10:21am 01.21.06 Ask All Sailors 20/2117 I'm tired of rowing my 8' airfloor inflatable and am shopping for a small outboard. A 3.5hp weighs

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Shaft and reduction gear dehler25 at 6:50am 03.22.21 My 450 with the 4jh3 is a 1 inch shaft, I expect yours is the same. I am trying to determine my shaf
Range hood parts kloudie1 at 6:48am 03.22.21 This site store has the bulbs including the led replacements: LED Conversion Finder (sailboatowners.
Cherubini was a genius. At least he had good sources. MikeHoncho at 6:45am 03.22.21 OK, so I couldn't resist the 2 for 1 sale on Lewmar winches. I ordered them last week and got them
Dockside pressure washer? Kings Gambit at 6:37am 03.22.21 Thanks all! Lowes here in LB is stocking a portable (hand-carry) 1700 psi Craftsman-labeled unit @ $
Mast height Catalina Capri 22 Doug1349 at 6:33am 03.22.21 Fantastic. Thank you!
Haul Out - Help with my shaft - SoCal Closing Time at 6:30am 03.22.21
Got a new sailing dinghy dLj at 6:20am 03.22.21 AAACCKK! You varnished the oar handles. Oar handles are never varnished, so that you can keep a
PSS DRIPLESS question RoyS at 6:19am 03.22.21 Have used the unvented one for decades. Burp it once when I launch in the Spring. I also had the 1-5
Keel assessment Crazy Dave Condon at 6:14am 03.22.21 It would help what boat is it
Haul Out - Help with my shaft - SoCal Hayden Watson at 6:14am 03.22.21 As of this moment, here's what my coupler looks like. My PSS seal is at least 6 years old, but gue
Got a new sailing dinghy shemandr at 6:08am 03.22.21 I'd go with the "No sanding off varnish" option.....
Range hood parts twalker H260 at 6:06am 03.22.21 Needing to replace the whole fixture or just the bulb? Bulb should be a jc 12v g4 bi-pin bulb - ava
Gunwale guards dLj at 6:03am 03.22.21 This is the most expensive, tricky to install, and to my knowledge, the best gunwale fender you can
Scrub the bottom-paint or leave it be ? dLj at 5:31am 03.22.21 Sailboat Owner's Guide to Corrosion Ah that venerable old book... Good one... Yeah, I've got that
Outboard size for 23.5 CrispyCringle at 5:14am 03.22.21 I have a 23.5 and I bought a Honda 8.0 hp. I wish I had gotten a 5-6 hp. 15 hp is way way to much. I
Scrub the bottom-paint or leave it be ? JamesG161 at 4:54am 03.22.21 what reference are you using for your answer? Just curious. Sailboat Owner's Guide to Corrosion
Gunwale guards (3) TomY at 4:33am 03.22.21 Looking to add a gunwale guard to a wooden dinghy we are getting. Any recommendations of any guard
Gunwale guards Davidasailor26 at 3:54am 03.22.21 Good question. I have no answers but will be watching closely for my Dyer Dhow project. I was wonder
Adding refrigeration to a Hunter 410 Marmalade at 3:53am 03.22.21
Might be buying a Catalina 36 dlochner at 3:51am 03.22.21 The good news is you will be sailing down wind and won't have to deal with either the Molokai or Ale

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