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Mast Support (1) patrickfarley at 3:27pm 03.13.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 27/3772 Is the mast support a pine 2 x 4? I was cleaning and noticed that there was mess at the bottom of th
Dicey Splicey Jtcf78911 at 2:50pm 03.13.21 Ask All Sailors 4/607 Hey all. Rather new to line splicing, but attempting an eye-splice for my new double braid halyard
Soft wood along bottom of bulkhead - how bad is this, how to approach? (1) LukeAvanti at 2:19pm 03.13.21 Catalina 30 8/1651 Hi all - another newbie question about my 1987 Catalina 30 Mk II. Port side in the saloon, the bulkh
5200 and painted surface Head Sail at 9:52am 03.13.21 Ask All Sailors 17/3198 Looking at the directions for the application of 3M 5200, it says nothing about surface preparation.
Furling systems questions. Admiral at 9:23am 03.13.21 Ask All Sailors 8/2667 I know that this question has been asked and discussed before. When a search is done for real world
Oversized temperature-sensor lugs on battery terminals? (1) AaronD at 9:21am 03.13.21 Musings With Maine Sail 7/1607 Is it safe to mount a charger's temperature-sensor on a smaller terminal bolt? Reading @Maine Sail's
Engine coolant valve and water heater (1) PAC3142 at 9:20am 03.13.21 Engines and Propulsion 13/3264 Hi, I'm going to replace my water heater. The photo shows the engine coolant lines that go to and r
Rule Auto bilge pump not so auto. Is it toast? SV_IdleHour at 8:25am 03.13.21 Ask All Sailors 15/2335 Hi all-- Wanted to find out if this is a common problem: Manual circuit works, auto test switch and
Boom Paint fireone at 6:02am 03.13.21 Ask An Oday Owner 1/978 I have a 1983-23 ft oday and would like to paint boom-paint missing in areas. would like to know wha
Yanmar 4jh2-te connector type to feed hot water from water pump (2) Puesta del sol at 7:23pm 03.12.21 Engines and Propulsion 10/2289 Replacing the water pump. Yanmar does not sell the parts to feed the hot water. I removed the parts
Hunter 33.5 1994 - purchase decision Fred at 4:42pm 03.12.21 Big Boats 18/5026 I am considering the purchase of a 1994 Hunter 33.5. Does this model still use wood core constructio
Help with searching Orbweaver at 4:25pm 03.12.21 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/940 I'm trying to figure out how to use the search function, and not having much luck. I want to know wh
Septic Bladder Capt Strapfoots at 9:47am 03.12.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/2160 I currently have a 30 ft. Allied Sea wind Ketch that has a sewer bladder under the V birth. It is r
Transporting a Hunter 340 in Ontario Canada Constructionlab at 8:13am 03.12.21 Big Boats 7/1212 Hi, Just purchased a 1998 340 and relocating it in Ontario by road. Height permitted is 13'-6" and
Hunter Legend 37.5 (1992) mattresses dimensions wouterdebie at 7:27am 03.12.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1410 Hi all! I'm trying to get my Hunter Legend 27.5 from 1992 down from New York to New Orleans, but I
Two questions - water pump and barnacle impact AwwShucks at 5:55am 03.12.21 Catalina 310 21/2896
Merit 22 Paint question (1) CaseyJohn2001 at 8:27pm 03.11.21 Ask All Sailors 8/1567 Hello i'm very new at sailing and everything involved with it so bare with me. I own a Merit 22 and
H326 mast un-stepping stuendan at 8:02pm 03.11.21 Mid-Size Boats 2/958 Need to un-step the mast for new standing rigging. Anyone know if the mast is attached to the foot o
Hi everyone... sailingsoon at 6:51pm 03.11.21 Ask All Sailors 10/1173 Regarding weather window to cross to Bahamas, whats such from eastern Florida (where there) whats th
Composting Toilet in a 310? JimEM at 5:33pm 03.11.21 Catalina 310 1/791 Wondering if any of you folks have ever installed an Airhead or similar composting toilet in your 31

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I'm seeing posts made today with with posting dates and answers dating back a few years. ???? dlochner at 12:15pm 01.17.25 I noticed that the other day. I assumed it was the result of a new member who posted a reply to a t
Lithium battery question dlochner at 12:13pm 01.17.25 The batteries I have a built in BMS, I really don't have access to the settings. In light use it see
I'm seeing posts made today with with posting dates and answers dating back a few years. ???? TimFromLI at 12:11pm 01.17.25 I noticed that the other day. I assumed it was the result of a new member who posted a reply to a th
C-Lark 14 Hull number Dirk62 at 12:03pm 01.17.25 Thanks for all the replies! While surfing pics of other C-Lark trunks, I noticed all the centerboard
Lithium battery question Bob S at 11:45am 01.17.25 I'm still trying to figure out the BMS, unfortunately the company that made the batteries (KiloVaul
Sailing courses in Thailand Sail22Capri22 at 11:22am 01.17.25 My wife and I honeymooned in Thailand (and Cambodia). I recommend making a trip to Cambodia at some
Unknown water infiltration Benny17441 at 11:06am 01.17.25 Like you said the seller may have washed the boat and water may have collected under the sole of the
windlass installation need your suggestions Terry Cox at 10:59am 01.17.25 The VW800 windlass on my 1991 Legend 43 is getting quite old, Our 1991 P42 came with a Maxwell win
Wiring Diagram Question. dLj at 10:43am 01.17.25 Interesting, thank you. Completely agree 100% This is the ultimate plan. I would hope I can avoid
Reverse diagonal shroud disconnect for winter cover? Gillfowdy at 10:28am 01.17.25 We contacted the manufacturer and he's making two filler pieces with cutouts for the shrouds with zi
Sunken Treasure SteveHughessails at 9:55am 01.17.25
Wiring Diagram Question. BAD ORCA at 9:23am 01.17.25 From reading Musings with Maine Sail I learned a common problem with inverter and generator install
Wiring Diagram Question. BAD ORCA at 9:19am 01.17.25 Your multiplus 3000 has an internal transfer switch that can be activated/deactivated. Just wire t
Wiring Diagram Question. BAD ORCA at 9:14am 01.17.25 Kind of an aside, I originally designed my boat to take both voltages as you are proposing but neve
Wiring Diagram Question. dlochner at 9:09am 01.17.25 From reading Musings with Maine Sail I learned a common problem with inverter and generator installa
Wiring Diagram Question. colemj at 9:08am 01.17.25 Your multiplus 3000 has an internal transfer switch that can be activated/deactivated. Just wire th
Wiring Diagram Question. BAD ORCA at 9:02am 01.17.25 Your plans raise a lot of questions. What inverter is currently installed? What battery charger is
Lithium battery question dlochner at 9:00am 01.17.25 I don't get out much but I'm wondering why you couldn't just have a small load of, say 1.0A resisti
Lithium battery question Ralph Johnstone at 8:48am 01.17.25 Nonetheless I do have a Balmar alternator protection device installed. I don't get out much but I
Sunken Treasure dLj at 8:42am 01.17.25 Years ago a crew was hired to pull logs out of a local lake. It was an insane operation but the woo

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