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Could all you electric experts look at "Upgrade DC Wiring" project I just posted and let me know if
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I am thinking of buying a 155% RF sail for my boat and was wondering how others that have this like
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Looking to purchasae a Beneteau 36.7. Are there any owners who can talk about this boat? What to loo
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I am look at a new Beneteau 36.7. Many versions are offered and this one has the racing version with
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Ben, I am in the early spring cleaning or is it the winter soak of the winches and I was thinking.
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The tank indicator for my forward holding tank was always showing full. Apparently the element that'
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We're planning to replace the interior cushions for our Hunter 34. There used to be a company based
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Which do you find more functional, whisker pole or spinaker?
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I have a very nice 1982 Catalina 27 well cared for by its two preciou owners. The windows have begun
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I have ordered a new oil pan gasket for my yanmar. Does anyone know what the recommendation is as f
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I am very likely going to replace my curent dilapidated port lights with Lewmars and would appreciat
Richardstj at 9:22am 03.17.05
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Ok need an opinion....What make/model of autopilot would you use on a 32ft. Sloop? Thanks
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Does anyone know of a website, which explains the proper way to align a shaft without buying a milli
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Wanting recommendations for an autopilot for a Cal 44. Been told to go with linear 2 but am curious
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I am considering adding refrigeration to my boat and have gotten much advice. What I need is experie
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After reading the posts in trying to solve Mr Marvel's overheating Yanmar. Is there some type of pre
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We are planning a cruise to the Abacos leaving Saturday May 28, 2005 and returning by Saturday June
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My husband and I just purchased a Hunter 25 and must move it from Sandy Point State Park to Middle R
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Does anyone know where I can download a manual for the Davis mark 25 sextant? I looked on the davis
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I am fixing a ding on my rudder and I noticed that the two flat plastic or nylon bushings for the ti

Recent Replies

Any problem with sanding antifouling paint to smooth it?
kloudie1 at 11:36am 03.23.21
Get some medium grit drywall mesh sandpaper and try that.. should smooth without clogging..
Replace Batteries on the Hard
Justin_NSA at 11:23am 03.23.21
Tall step ladder set on one step at a time My 3 Group 31 batteries are about 70lbs each. This is h
Damper plate.
Mike Mc at 11:19am 03.23.21
Hi Mike, Yes, definitely give it a good fluid change while it is out. As it is way to difficult to g
Buying a Hunter 45 DS 2010
sail sfbay at 11:17am 03.23.21
Welcome to the forum!! Can not comment on the Hunter 45 DS as I have a Huntet 46. That is a very
Replace Batteries on the Hard
Whatfiero1 at 10:31am 03.23.21
Tall step ladder set on one step at a time
Any problem with sanding antifouling paint to smooth it?
jssailem at 10:30am 03.23.21
LakeShark if you are only looking for smoothing, why not. You will find that the 400 will clog up qu
Replace Batteries on the Hard
Stu Jackson at 10:26am 03.23.21
Why would you replace 4d with the same? For decades folks have been suggesting that those big heavy
Converting from diesel engine to electric motor
markwbird at 10:22am 03.23.21
My dock neighbor is doing this. While I understand the appeal conceptually it seems to me that the
Converting from diesel engine to electric motor
jssailem at 10:13am 03.23.21
Yes, that concept or "Regeneration" is one of the driving forces used by the French group associated
Class T fuses
Maine Sail at 10:11am 03.23.21
Thanks, Maine. Valence/Lithiumwerks/Lithion are pretty strident in their warnings not to run their
Any problem with sanding antifouling paint to smooth it?
Calif. Ted at 10:06am 03.23.21
You can burnish a hard paint as you suggest, once had people on another boat remark that when heeled
Random orbital buffer
Ralph Johnstone at 10:06am 03.23.21
What are the pro's and con's for the random orbital over a rotary buffer for work on gelcoat and pa
Any problem with sanding antifouling paint to smooth it?
LakeShark at 9:55am 03.23.21
Thanks but remember I'm not looking to remove the paint completely with a scraper, just sand it down
Replace Batteries on the Hard
kappykaplan at 9:53am 03.23.21
Someone will have a clever solution, probably involving your boom. He said: My mast is removed
Aft Mounted Radar Pole on a Hunter 376
sail sfbay at 9:39am 03.23.21
I had my radar and mast mount installed on my Hunter 386 by a marine electronics contractor who clim
Any problem with sanding antifouling paint to smooth it?
Capt jgw at 9:38am 03.23.21
Regular paint dust is bad enough, bottom paint is down right dangerous. On real thick nasty paint I
Damper plate.
DaveJ at 9:36am 03.23.21
The R&D mounts, did they have the same hole pattern as the originals? Cheers dj
Converting from diesel engine to electric motor
tfox2069 at 9:30am 03.23.21
I did see an interesting new application of an older technology being applied to electric motored sa
Aft Mounted Radar Pole on a Hunter 376
duck21 at 9:28am 03.23.21
I did note that prices for poles are equivalent or more than the actual cost of the radar. Kind of
Damper plate.
SimiSAilor at 9:28am 03.23.21
Hi Mike, Yes, definitely give it a good fluid change while it is out. As it is way to difficult to g

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