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Sudden summer thunder storm... go or turn Scotian at 7:39am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 28/2014 Last summer I sailed solo from overnight stay at a port. Open sea. At6 AM after confirming weather
How to check a solar panel for it's wattage? Stan10795 at 7:20am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1019 Is there an easy way to know if you are actually getting 5 watts from a solar panel advertised at 5
Propeller Tom Granton at 6:24am 01.16.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1169 My 1985 (#406) 36' presently has a 2 blade 15RH13 prop (Universal 21HP)and I'm thinking about replac
Outboard maintenance Alan Emerald 22 at 6:08am 01.16.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/953 This year I am looking to learn more about the maintenance of my own outboard motor on my O'Day 22.
Cockpit Speakers Dreamboat at 5:58am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 4/873 I splurged and bought myself cockpit speakers for my Sony AM/FM/CD player on my 1982 H30, but now I'
Reviews and photos Michel at 4:44am 01.16.06 Other Sailboats 0/871 I invite all Sandpipers skippers to post your reviews and pics of you boats in the appropriate secti
GFO packing question Kevin B at 4:34am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 8/2160 Gore GFO packing (for stuffing boxes) came up for discussion here last August. The E-Marine website
Newbie with headsail furling system question Eric14428 at 4:08am 01.16.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/1392 Hello, I recently purchased my first boat, a 1982 Catalina 27 Tall Rig. My surveyor recommended the
Homemade Sun Awning Ideas? uploadjoe at 4:07am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 23/5692 I am looking for ideas/suggestions for a homebrew sun awning system to cover my cockpit. I have a hu
Looking for Info on HR94 barry at 4:00am 01.16.06 Hallberg-Rassy 1/1885 We are considering buying a HR94 but can't find much information ie sailing ability,stability in rou
Eastern shore surveyor needed Tim R. at 3:49am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1139 Can anyone recommend a surveyor in Maryland. I have a boat in Georgetown that I would like surveyed
2 single blocks or 1 double block / best brand? Doghouse at 3:33am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1296 My boom has 3 blocks on it, 2 are connected to one eye and the third to its own eye.I have been lo
Irwin 34 details Bob at 3:10am 01.16.06 Other Sailboats 2/761 Hello Irwin 34 owners! Are any of you guys or gals out there? I have a Hunter 285 which I'm going
Warning Buzzer for engine? Neil - 1978 33ft Hunter at 2:55am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 11/3463 Recent purchase, and had everything looked over by a rigger. Had to change the exhaust elbow. It's a
new owner of A23' Diana Brown at 2:46am 01.16.06 Other Sailboats 2/884 Hi, Just moved Up? to an Aquarius 23' from a Newport 17'. Haven't sailed her much because my Mate
Prop shaft size secretsailorsailing at 2:12am 01.16.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1680 All,I am away from my boat right now and so I can't easily measure it, but I was hoping that someon
connecting GPS to Unidon Oceanus VHF DSC dwayne13628 at 2:02am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 3/2568 Ladies and Gents, I bought a Unidon Oceanus VHF DSC radio, and I'd like to get some thoughts on what
Refinishing Winch Drums Rob19574 at 1:45am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 4/2702 Hi all - anyone here ever re-finish their winch drums? I was thinking about getting them sprayed wi
Broker/Marina experience in MD Tim R. at 1:09am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 0/1125 Does anyone have any experience with Les Becka of Sailing Associates in Georgetown, MD?Tim R.
Fumes on my Yammar 2M Jrpla at 12:14am 01.16.06 Ask All Sailors 13/1021 Hi, A week ago I change my motor oil and fuel filter. Engine starts and runs good but now when I

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DC Wiring Orbweaver at 7:48am 05.25.21 yes, but the more important question is how much of an effect? not enough to worry about.
Pop quiz Mikem at 7:43am 05.25.21 Not all that familiar with the area but I would say sub due to restricted in ability to maneuver.
Length of stock winch handle twistedskipper at 7:37am 05.25.21 Are you raising the mast right? The H26 system is designed to not need a winch, let alone a bigger w
Behavior of marine batteries Fredct at 7:33am 05.25.21 @dlochner Point taken. Main concept : NEVER run selector on ALL unless charging (via shore or engine
Capri 18 Reefing Assistance Sought - Any pictures? (5) JonnyEp at 7:31am 05.25.21 Thank you Sail sfbay, The drawing you posted (the one on the right) is what I see in my owners man
Traveler Don Guillette at 7:13am 05.25.21 Hmmm I'm not sure if we are both talking apples or not. I think of the vang as mostly a down win
Pop quiz Will Gilmore at 7:01am 05.25.21 That's because the guy in pic#2 has more air support. Just look at his inflation level. He's maxed
Shore water feed Don S/V ILLusion at 7:00am 05.25.21 So at least for me, looking at the 'shore water' attachment, and also understanding that it is best
Hunter 23.5 Headsail performance kloudie1 at 6:59am 05.25.21 It will be OK if the sheet tracks can handle the difference.. Unless you are seriously racing, you
DC Wiring Ron20324 at 6:55am 05.25.21 AS A "KNOW-NOTHING ABOUT IT".... WILL THE manetism of the speakers have any effect on current flow i
Hunter 23.5 Headsail performance rgranger at 6:48am 05.25.21 If you are sailing with the wind abaft the beam... the short sail might have a better shape as it w
Help with lost Beneteau swing keel Eleven at 6:48am 05.25.21 Thank you all for your help. Yes, Beneteau calls it a lifting keel but in reality it is a swing keel
Behavior of marine batteries dlochner at 6:47am 05.25.21 Thanks for all the help. I am lost on one point. We are NEVER running both batteries at the same t
My sons $1 Dollar sailboat, gets a re-fit. rgranger at 6:46am 05.25.21 Sweet!:beer:
Pop quiz (2) rgranger at 6:42am 05.25.21
Traveler (3) rgranger at 6:33am 05.25.21 Hmmm I'm not sure if we are both talking apples or not. I think of the vang as mostly a down wind
DC Wiring Orbweaver at 6:33am 05.25.21 Those fuses/terminals are already on the way, although I'm going with 40A for the house and 50A for
H23.5 Centerboard Bracket Bolt Stuck Dfed at 6:31am 05.25.21 Looking to replace my line. Great photos and discussion! Thanks for posting this.
Sabre 34 Centerboard Outeast at 6:27am 05.25.21 Dave, thank you for directing me to the Sabre Group. There is a wealth of knowledge and I found disc
Behavior of marine batteries Fredct at 6:26am 05.25.21 Thanks for all the help. I am lost on one point. We are NEVER running both batteries at the same t

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