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Getting ready for winter Joe Wienecke at 6:50am 10.18.05 Big Boats 8/1037 I have finally decided not to pay to winterize my boat this year so I want to get feedback from anyo
Irwin Citation 38 loose lead weights bonsai1 at 6:40am 10.18.05 Other Sailboats 2/1003 Good Day all, We would like to know if it is standard for Irwin boats to have loose lead weight ( f
Code Zero sails Bernard Larocque at 6:00am 10.18.05 Racing 4/2582 I would like to know if anyone has ever tought of using a Code Zero sail design on there boat , used
WM Mini Dinghy Shippy at 4:28am 10.18.05 Ask All Sailors 24/6192 Anyone familiar with this dinghy? WM is running a fall special which includes a small 12v motor.
new Catalina 309 Jeff M10656 at 4:26am 10.18.05 Catalina 30 0/1403 Catalina 309 to be IntroducedThe all new Catalina 309 was introduced to the dealers at the Catalina
Catalina 309 Jeff M10656 at 4:25am 10.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1171 Catalina 309 to be IntroducedThe all new Catalina 309 was introduced to the dealers at the Catalina
Rusted keel nuts Viktor at 4:13am 10.18.05 Other Sailboats 9/1565 I bought my Person two month ago. I noticed, that nuts on keel bolts are really rusted. I mean they
28 centerboard pennant calbill at 4:11am 10.18.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/877 Does any one have the specs for the pennant? Also, is it a straight drop down the tube to the board
How did old mariner ships communicate? Capt Jim24025 at 3:41am 10.18.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1571 For a book a friend is writing about human communication among other things, she would like to know
Chesapeake to Block Island nosocks at 3:03am 10.18.05 Ask All Sailors 4/2017 I am planning a trip from the Chesapeake to Block Island next July. My first thoughts are anchor beh
Lake Charlevoix, MI depth issues Ted at 2:59am 10.18.05 Destinations 2/1767 Am considering a change in ports to Lake Charlevoix. Haven't sailed up there in years, and it was on
where to store your sails paphman at 2:23am 10.18.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/923 I just bought a used Cat.22, and would like to know where do most owners put their sails on board?
Suggestions for a daysailor for Lake Tahoe Matthew at 1:30am 10.18.05 Trailer Sailors 7/1981 Any suggestions for a day sailor for Lake Tahoe? I would need to trailor it, as there hasn't been an
cleaning non-skid deck paphman at 1:03am 10.18.05 Smaller Boats 2/1336 I purchased a used 22, and I am now cleaning her up. I would like to know what people use to clean
Sterling 2 part paint Stevep at 12:56am 10.18.05 Ask All Sailors 0/965 Has anyone had experience applying Sterling 2 part paint? I am particularly interested in learning
Standing cabin headroom in a 1994 26 Craig2Up at 12:49am 10.18.05 Smaller Boats 4/3690 Anyone know how much standing headroom there is in the cabin of a 1994 Hunter 26?
Catalina 27 Trailering Micklejester at 12:10am 10.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1119 I'm looking at upgrading to a C-27. How difficult is it to step the mast for trailering? I want to u
Catalina 27 Trailering Micklejester at 12:07am 10.18.05 Trailer Sailors 9/2702 I'm interested in getting a C-27 for cruising. How easy is it to step the mast on a C-27 for trailer
Marinas in Reedville or Smith Point VA Velero49 at 12:06am 10.18.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1459 Any suggestion for a marina in Reedville or Smith Point?Thanks,Velero
Centerboard problem on a 23 foot Reg18756 at 11:52pm 10.17.05 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1092 Need any advice. my 1978 23' O'Day centerboard is in the down position at the slip because my pendan

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old and new batteries connection Stu Jackson at 11:38am 05.11.21 tape up separately? Yes. Then get a boat electrical book and start studying. None of us was born
Traveler Bar replacement -- Has anyone succeeded? Stu Jackson at 11:35am 05.11.21 1) I'm not willing to cut the inspection holes 2) I can get all over the aft access areas -- so get
old and new batteries connection Guan at 11:32am 05.11.21 tape up separately?
old and new batteries connection Guan at 11:32am 05.11.21 l am in complete agreement with everyone. only two exceptions. 1.boat electrician are impossible t
Charging issue Stu Jackson at 11:31am 05.11.21 Might want to avoid duplicate posts with different titles. It dilutes the responses.
Battery isolator issue Stu Jackson at 11:29am 05.11.21 It is a pretty standard wiring arrangement for the alternator output go to the starter and from the
Traveler Bar replacement -- Has anyone succeeded? (1) LakeShark at 11:24am 05.11.21 I have not heard of anyone succeeding but I have also wondered if it was possible using the tools yo
Nasty Surprise Stu Jackson at 11:22am 05.11.21 BTW @Peggie Hall HeadMistress does your book ship to Canada? Why not go through the checkout proce
old and new batteries connection Stu Jackson at 11:13am 05.11.21 And when you do, do not replace it with another 4D. Not only are they beasts to move, but they are
Universal M25XP not starting...air in system? Stu Jackson at 11:07am 05.11.21 Then there's always this, too: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/fuel-starvation-and-the-ob
Oceanis 38.1 mast bend mxwmxw at 11:05am 05.11.21 Thank you for the great info. I just sailed her from the BVI to USA. A few tweaks have fixed some of
Cleaning with TSP Stu Jackson at 10:58am 05.11.21 FB is the spreader of the real Fertilizer:poop::poop: Too true.
Universal M25XP not starting...air in system? smosh at 10:53am 05.11.21
old and new batteries connection Justin_NSA at 10:51am 05.11.21 Disconnect the old one until you can remove it
Spreader light on/off switch Hunter 49? ScottySailor at 10:33am 05.11.21
361 where in boat is the dock AC inlet fuse ? DougM at 10:31am 05.11.21 Legally, there should be a fuse or a. breaker inside the hull, more likely a breaker, very near t
old and new batteries connection DougM at 10:18am 05.11.21 A 10 year old battery tied to the new AGM is a perfect way to kill the new one. Bite the bullet and
Spreader light on/off switch Hunter 49? Justin_NSA at 10:11am 05.11.21 You may have found the switch and turned them on but they're not working? My guess is they are an ad
Keel Bolt Replacement Scott T-Bird at 10:08am 05.11.21 I'd be very careful with a small sledge. Bending the bolts would be a big problem. One of those ar
old and new batteries connection Don S/V ILLusion at 10:08am 05.11.21

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