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Coastal crusing, the Bahamas, and the Keys Daydreams at 8:16am 08.19.05 Seidelmann 1/1616 I sail on the Chesapeake Bay and have had many questions from potential buyers about how the boat wo
autopilot install mroths at 7:56am 08.19.05 Catalina 30 2/1460 I am installing a Raymarine ST4000 autopilot on my C30, and it requires a rudder position sensor. I
Need info: generator MMontagnet at 7:54am 08.19.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1129 At my request, my husband is looking at generators and an AC for our '94 Beneteau 445. Would like
Our New 373 is a week away!!! Ray Carter at 7:07am 08.19.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1068 We are so excited about our new Beneteau 373 -- I would love to hear about other's experiences with
Dingy Nancy at 6:01am 08.19.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/854 We are new owners of a Catalina 36. We need to purchase a dingy and would appreciate any recommendat
DIngy Nancy at 5:55am 08.19.05 Big Boats 3/1208 Any recommendations regarding a dingy? We are a family of 5, with 3 teenagers and we will be sailing
Additional Surveys Warren Milberg at 5:14am 08.19.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1170 Once you've had a used boat surveyed, bought it, and sailed it successfully for a number of years af
Fuel Screen on MD11C Phil Ackerman at 4:37am 08.19.05 Hallberg-Rassy 1/1726 Does anyone know how to get the little round cap (with the screw in the center) off the motor mounte
Replacing Mastbase Bolt csobalvarro at 4:08am 08.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/865 I would like to replace the threaded mastbase bolt (which currently fastens with a nut) with a large
Sail covers Rene18786 at 3:42am 08.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1030 I have a Mac 26X and I leave the battens in the main sail. Will a standard cover for my Mac work wi
Trailer launching an Ericson 26 Ken Neely at 2:59am 08.19.05 Other Sailboats 5/1152 I'm trailer launching my newly acquired '70 E26 the weekend after labor day. I intend to use the goo
any used sail sorces in Fort Lauderdale or Miami? Donald6441 at 2:50am 08.19.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1192 need a new head sail to go with my roller furl..
opinions for a "Nubee" joau43 at 2:02am 08.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1818 This weekend I'm going to "test sail" a Hunter 170. I'm looking for advice on what to buy. Also lo
Chain Plate Noise sscholes77 at 1:36am 08.19.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/928 We have a 1990 Hunter 35.5 and the starboard chainplate 'creaks' downbelow, especially when being bo
New Owner of a 320 in Austin, TX Austin 320 at 1:33am 08.19.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/909 Greetings All!My wife and I bought our first Catalina 320 and we have a few questions. It's a 199
Hunter 27X--?? bill at 1:28am 08.19.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1018 What do we make of this:http://www.ukhalsey.com/article.asp?id=31A Hunter 27 ready to go racing?
Ice Box Drain Bill_Cat_30 at 1:21am 08.19.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1284 I have a 1982 Catlaina 30 TR. Currently the ice box dtains directly into the bilge. I think it wou
12 volt book recommendations Markus at 11:56pm 08.18.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1169 Recently, I've bought the 12 volt bible to try to learn simple boat electrics. I must have Attention
fdf fdg at 11:42pm 08.18.05 Other Sailboats 0/823
WM Code Flag = PT? PhotoEd at 11:28pm 08.18.05 Ask All Sailors 7/2259 What is the flag labeled "PT" used for?

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The Boat Exploded and Then I Died wynkoop at 10:46am 04.07.21 @rgranger that is exactly where the locker is located, with a nice handy hole in the side for the fu
Equalizing batteries dLj at 10:46am 04.07.21 As far as equalizing, what does a marine charger that equalizes do differently than an automotive c
Hunter 33.5 1994 - purchase decision BigEasy at 10:43am 04.07.21 The compression post should be directly under the mast or at least in very close proximity. My 1988
M26swing: where mount a shoot through the hull depth transducer? (newest project) wynkoop at 10:38am 04.07.21 @Grace Note the V22 has no ballast tank, so no worries on that front.
M26swing: where mount a shoot through the hull depth transducer? (newest project) wynkoop at 10:34am 04.07.21 @AndyVS what do you do with the wax? Melt it and shove the transducer into a blob of melted was on
Equalizing batteries Head Sail at 10:32am 04.07.21 I suppose I'm trying to ask what does a marine equalizer do different than an automotive equalizer t
Equalizing batteries sea_casper at 10:26am 04.07.21 As far as equalizing, what does a marine charger that equalizes do differently than an automotive c
Engine turned over by a/b switch only ??? kappykaplan at 10:21am 04.07.21 All works well. Great outcome! Now you don't have to figure out how to put smoke back in the star
Low "reefing" holes in main sail kappykaplan at 10:19am 04.07.21 It is a flattening reef. :plus:
The Boat Exploded and Then I Died Hayden Watson at 10:11am 04.07.21 The easy solution is of course anchor down a couple of strips of wood, I think I have some spare bl
Equalizing batteries Head Sail at 10:04am 04.07.21 As far as equalizing, what does a marine charger that equalizes do differently than an automotive ch
Best weather window Don S/V ILLusion at 9:37am 04.07.21 While wind vs. current can sometimes create a bumpy ride, there are so many eddies in the Gulf Strea
Engine turned over by a/b switch only ??? Joe23455 at 9:27am 04.07.21 Thank you all for your input, took solenoid off starter, removed plunger and torsion spring, cleaned
Window films dLj at 9:21am 04.07.21 No problems with the edges yet (1-year). I've been testing both polyurethane (Vivivid) headlight/l
Hunter 33.5 1994 - purchase decision Fred at 9:21am 04.07.21 My 33.5 is 1994. I'm not exactly sure how the compression point works. There are two stainless posts
Question: Does anyone know how to match the 1984 light tan gelcoat on the decks? sailinmikenaz at 9:16am 04.07.21 Buy the closest match from Jamestown. Also get yellow, brown and white tints. Pour 1 oz of Gelcoat i
Low "reefing" holes in main sail dlochner at 9:10am 04.07.21 It is a flattening reef. Sometimes you only want to take out some of the sail's fullness, the flatte
Low "reefing" holes in main sail (1) ricksoth at 9:05am 04.07.21 I realize I messed up the photo. Here is an update. I think I understand the hole now at the tac
Low "reefing" holes in main sail dlochner at 8:58am 04.07.21 That is for a Cunningham. The Cunningham applies tension to the mainsail luff drawing the belly of t
1985 31H chainplate rebedding jmce1587 at 8:47am 04.07.21 Send me a PM on questions on this. Did this repair before. Jerry https://forums.sailboatowners.co

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