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C-22 Pop Top George at 8:38pm 06.10.05 Smaller Boats 8/1014 I am new to my boat. The Pop top does not seem to be secured down. Is there suppose to be some type
Singlehand Mast Raising C-22 George at 8:19pm 06.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/825 I am interested in rasing the mast on my C22 singlehandedly. Does anyone know of any instructions fo
vsdvds vds at 5:45pm 06.10.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1765
Laptops seanshine at 1:26pm 06.10.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1056 Okay, I've got 150 cds in my computer that I want to play through my stereo via a patch cord to the
Mast RakeH23 Ray k18696 at 12:55pm 06.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/778 Last year I bought a 87 Hunter 23. I spent all of last season getting it in ship shape. Last week I
drippless packing systems dutchess at 12:17pm 06.10.05 Big Boats 11/918 i recently broke a 1 inch shaft and i decided to replace all the gear below the water line. a new st
Attaching swing arm to fiberglass Roger F at 11:43am 06.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/800 I would like to install a swing arm just inside the companion way for my new depth/gps unit. Any ad
150% Genoa Doug J at 11:39am 06.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/914 I just receved a new headsail today. This is the first new sail I have ever purchased.At this poi
Spinnaker for H260 Tip at 11:18am 06.10.05 Smaller Boats 1/1110 A friend gave me a spinnaker from a C22. Can I use this spinnaker on my Hunter 260? Do I need a pol
Sailing in winds of 20 mph gusts to 25 Tip at 11:10am 06.10.05 Smaller Boats 36/10084 I would like to know what most of you experienced H260 sailers do in winds of 20-25 mph. Here in Co
Barlow Australia Winch Replacement River Breeze at 10:31am 06.10.05 Smaller Boats 4/2112 I am going to have to replace my Barlow Australia 15 Winches. Actually I only need one, but they see
Catalina 27 propeller SILVERJIM at 10:03am 06.10.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/2148 A Catalina 27 has recently been added to the club fleet here in Channel Islands.We need to change
M25 Power Drop Larry/American dream at 9:55am 06.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/746 The above title/article was posted MAY 31,2005 BY Shep. My friend had the same problem with his M25,
V224 Galley Hugo Herfst at 9:36am 06.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/970 I am presently restoring a V224 which I just bought. One of the things I need badly are som
Sanipottie selection Alan Emerald 22 at 9:29am 06.10.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/867 Has anyone installed a sanipottie (the one that looks like a cooler on steroids)in their O'Day 22? I
anyone tried Sensatank 100 tank monitoing system ? Ron at 9:23am 06.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1179 I have read plenty of info on this site about the Acugage system. Has anyone tried the Sensatank ma
Since we're talking towing... swampy at 7:43am 06.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/902 I do not own a vehicle to tow my Mac25 so I expected to bug my SUV owning friends this summer to pul
sail slugs john meyer at 7:39am 06.10.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1153 Here's one I haven't seen discussed before. Last weekend I broke four plastic slugs that secure my
Proper Chain for Mooring RAFA at 6:27am 06.10.05 Ask All Sailors 4/3171 I am about to put in a new mooring for my 25' Catalina and am wondering if 3/8'' stainless steel or
Bulwagga Franklin at 5:36am 06.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/789 Anybody here try a Bulwagga anchor before or still use one? I think I like the design in that it is

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Starting Battery won't hold a charge dlochner at 10:18am 10.08.20 I think I agreed with pretty much everything you said except that. Aside from the possible switch o
Original sails Justin_NSA at 10:12am 10.08.20 See you at the board meeting, tonight! :thumbup: I still need to fix that dock board!
Original sails Xstream at 10:02am 10.08.20 Keel Boat Racing Squadron. It's a Ninnescah Sailing Association thing. I need to meet Xstream if I
basic marine electrical system help tfox2069 at 10:02am 10.08.20 If the batteries are charged when you get back to the boat that tells you something - its likely you
Starting Battery won't hold a charge (4) jssailem at 9:58am 10.08.20
Boat opinion. DArcy at 9:53am 10.08.20 https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/336851994250991/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=Sailboat&track
basic marine electrical system help JRacer at 9:51am 10.08.20 Can recommend the Boatowners Illustrated Electrical Book - Charles Wing or the Marine Mechanical and
basic marine electrical system help Jackdaw at 9:40am 10.08.20 Could I respectfully suggest a basic level of understanding regarding electricity and marine wiring?
Starting Battery won't hold a charge LloydB at 9:37am 10.08.20 Thanks David, the batteries will have been charged as if a single bank but they are not because they
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Davidasailor26 at 9:32am 10.08.20 The OPs batteries are not wired correctly so connecting the charger to just one battery will leave
Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue Terry Cox at 9:25am 10.08.20 So, baked salmon, baked potato, fruit salad, string beans and a dark chocolate raspberry cake for de
Starting Battery won't hold a charge dlochner at 9:21am 10.08.20 It is common knowledge that charging two different batteries or battery sets with the same charger
basic marine electrical system help Davidasailor26 at 9:17am 10.08.20 What were your voltage readings before starting the engine, with the engine running, and with the sh
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Nichole340 at 9:15am 10.08.20 When I get back to the boat I will take a photo of the Switch and Wire Positions. It's easier now t
NY Winter Covering of 26d Justin_NSA at 9:13am 10.08.20 There's no easy way to tarp a boat. The unstepped mast makes a good ridge but stanchions interfere w
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Davidasailor26 at 9:00am 10.08.20 It is common knowledge that charging two different batteries or battery sets with the same charger
basic marine electrical system help Don S/V ILLusion at 8:53am 10.08.20 First things first - I would go back to the boat ASAP because running a shore powered charger (whic
Hunter 29.5 , offshore capacity ? Seasong at 8:37am 10.08.20 Of course I have already read this kind of point of view on certain commercial boats, this is precis
Starting Battery won't hold a charge LloydB at 8:33am 10.08.20 "This is a quick drawing of my wiring diagram. It's how it was wired as this thread began." Make a
Boat opinion. Kings Gambit at 8:17am 10.08.20 My thoughts are that it would cost somewhere between $30,000 and $60,000 to make this a fully opera

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