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Basic Fuse Rating Question Ilanortho at 2:43pm 02.13.21 Big Boats 9/2361 Hi; If a fuse is rated at 40 Amps at 24 Volts, what would it's rating be at 12 volts? Do you simply
marine air cm16h heating issue Mhkent at 1:36pm 02.13.21 Ask All Sailors 3/502 I have a marine air cm16h that works great in cool mode but out of the blue stopped heating. When tu
2021 Photo Contest WINNERS (3) Phil Herring at 1:17pm 02.13.21 Ask All Sailors 9/2314 This is such a fun event. Thank you to everyone who posted entries, it seems like each year they get
Co -ax Drinky Crow at 11:34am 02.13.21 Ask All Sailors 33/1964 So slow. Who needs all that dead weight in the mast. Why not just have a handheld given other comm o
Adding shore power outlet RickS at 9:25am 02.13.21 Ask All Sailors 22/2595 The shore power outlet in our Jeanneau 39i sailboat is in the transom. We are in a bow in slip and
Cut off instrument mounts on steering pedestal? (1) shaun12345 at 8:57am 02.13.21 The Cherubini Hunters 19/2716
PHRF for Hunter 18 Harvey Chichester at 7:22am 02.13.21 Racing 4/1505 Any one know the PHRF for the Hunter 18? With Spinnaker and with out. Harvey
South Coast 22 LakeMan at 7:09am 02.13.21 Ask All Sailors 36/5597 Hello. i picked up a 22' South Coast Seacraft. the previous owner said the keel pin was leaking wate
BLACK WATER TANK TO DIESEL BIGUA at 6:06am 02.13.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1623 Hi, I am preparing my boat for a large trip and need to improve fuel capacity storage and need some
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless (1) DayDreamer41 at 6:00am 02.13.21 Ask All Sailors 45/4270 Article from Boat US sounds as if this could impact all of us in a real negative way
G10 Material for Mast Step Blitz at 8:44pm 02.12.21 Ask All Sailors 18/4371 Has anyone used G10 to create their own mast step for a keel stepped mast to avoid corrosion and det
2009 Hunter 33. Common weak points to look for during purchase Maarten at 3:24pm 02.12.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2723 I am considering making an offer on a Hunter 33, late 2000 model. I have done my research, am aware
Ice Box Size, H335 KemahSailor at 3:20pm 02.12.21 Mid-Size Boats 6/939
Auto helm Beneteau 381 (1) atoddward at 1:05pm 02.12.21 Parts Search 7/842 What part holds the chain wheel in place in the steering pedestal? See photo. There is a threaded t
Keel spacer replacement Little song at 12:56pm 02.12.21 Catalina 30 6/1016 Hello folks ,, can I replace the plywood spacer around the keel bolts in the hull/belge while the bo
Spreader boots Drinky Crow at 12:47pm 02.12.21 Ask All Sailors 11/2707 So slow. Who needs em'?
What Color is Your Holding Tank? snoopy_ at 11:24am 02.12.21 Catalina 30 11/1336 Hello, I was wondering if the holding tank in my 1990 C30 MKII is a replacement. I see some photos
PLB recommendations stephen_i_w at 8:32am 02.12.21 Ask All Sailors 27/3262 I am a Great Lakes Sailor and plan a few trips next season on Lake Huron, Lake Erie and Lake Michiga
How to Haul / Trailer Cruiser Boats long distances? Prairie Virgin Sailor at 6:59am 02.12.21 Ask All Sailors 9/1217 Are there companies that specialize in hauling/moving yachts/boats across long distances? (i.e. Ont
? About hole in the keel well Ljpotterm at 5:47pm 02.11.21 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/550

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Recommendations for LED steaming/deck light Terry Cox at 6:53pm 11.04.24 You're welcome, Jim.
Turnbuckle lubricant? Rich Stidger at 6:41pm 11.04.24 I've been following this thread, and I have a question. Is it a good idea to lube the turnbuckles ea
Experience with Por 15 tank sealant for aluminum fuel tank holding diesel? mforum at 6:37pm 11.04.24 Thanks all for the input. I was able to find a local welder who built me new tank.
Experience with Por 15 tank sealant for aluminum fuel tank holding diesel? thinwater at 6:34pm 11.04.24 I was able to confirm the suspect leak with dye under black light (green dot inside the red drawn c
Turnbuckle lubricant? dLj at 5:54pm 11.04.24 The best anti-galling compound for stainless on stainless threaded fasteners that I've ever used is:
Recommendations for LED steaming/deck light (1) Straycat22296 at 5:51pm 11.04.24 Hella Marine 8504 Masthead/Floodlight I replaced my original steaming / deck light with this. The de
Oday28 Clutch Cargo at 5:17pm 11.04.24 Unfortunately, I will not be heading up to my boat (she is on the hard) until Saturday. if you can
Hunter 26/260 trailers Crazy Dave Condon at 4:49pm 11.04.24 @Rick Webb thank you for the referral. The website lists only the h240 but did leave a message to
Chart plotter issues (Raymarine L1250) shemandr at 4:43pm 11.04.24 Just note that those of you who want the latest and the greatest that works for maybe five years. T
Dammit, Jim shemandr at 4:18pm 11.04.24 it would be nice if there were a fat lady to sing. 'Cause it gets late early out there and then no
Left over Cetol up for grabs TimFromLI at 3:56pm 11.04.24 You might want to pick up some bloxygen. That and some quart cans might allow you to store it a litt
Dammit, Jim kappykaplan at 3:46pm 11.04.24 Basically... both models indicate Dammit Jim... or just Jim... Just goes to show us that hurri
Chart plotter issues (Raymarine L1250) kappykaplan at 3:38pm 11.04.24 Assuming the unit is 14 years old, it doesn't owe you anything and is well past its planned support
Hunter 26/260 trailers Rick Webb at 3:23pm 11.04.24 Sail Trailers
GOB Gone? Blitz at 2:37pm 11.04.24 for those of you that downloaded GOB issues How many issues were there in 2024? I got issue 155 - M
Varnishing difficulties. Blitz at 2:27pm 11.04.24 Tack cloth... You can buy them or make them. They are a useful tool to improve the quality of your
Turnbuckle lubricant? thinwater at 1:43pm 11.04.24 We are talking about TWO DIFFERENT THINGS HERE. You do NOT use the same lubricant for both. Bronze/
Left over Cetol up for grabs Don S/V ILLusion at 1:33pm 11.04.24
Bowsprit damage repair on Catalina 30 marek416 at 1:26pm 11.04.24 Considering the forces on the standing rigging, can this damage cause a catastrophic failure in it
Stuffing box wrench size question yelkenli at 12:48pm 11.04.24 you can see the wear on the shaft (under the stuffing box flax) from years of service Probably 40

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