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2005 Capri 22 Sailscalls at 2:18am 03.13.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/990 I just purchased a 2005 Capri 22 and need advice on installing the following items. I want a depth f
Trailer for a 1985 Hunter 22' Cody Bingham at 1:42am 03.13.05 Smaller Boats 1/1095 I recently purchased a 1985 Hunter 22' and I am looking for a trailer for my boat. Could anyone enli
Solar Panel technical advice needed: Ken at 1:23am 03.13.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1269 When adding an alternate energy source..Solar...instructions show just one link to one battery. I am
Gel Glass Mat Batteries - Hunter 460, Hunter 466 Ed M. at 1:18am 03.13.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1019 Does any have experience using these types of batteries with the larger Hunter models? I understand
Up The Mast S/V Natani Hunter36 #149 at 12:53am 03.13.05 Big Boats 9/1004 I need to go up the mast to install a wind transmitter. Can I use the main halyard ( I have in mast
Peterson 34 Aric at 12:45am 03.13.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1908 We are looking at a boat called a Peterson 34. It is designed by Doug Peterson and was built from 1
Yanmar safety alert. Fred Ficarra at 12:37am 03.13.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1056 After 19 years with the same Yanmar 3GM30F something new and undesirable happened this week. As I wa
Leak down mast support John Kagan at 12:23am 03.13.05 Big Boats 4/1636 In heavy rain there is a leak that comes down the mast support in the cabin of my 1998 H340. Has any
Used Geona Dave at 12:19am 03.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/982 I am looking for a used Genoa (hank on) for a Mac 25. Does anyone know of a good source for used sa
ST4000 Reliability sailmaui at 11:41pm 03.12.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1088 I've been using a raymarine st4000 autopilot for several years now. The wheel units don't even last
ranger 23 Mike16285 at 11:38pm 03.12.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1224 Anyone know if the ranger 23 would be a good trailer sailboat?If so where would I find a trailer to
Gas Lift Supports for cockpit lockers Per Lund at 10:52pm 03.12.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1146 I have a need to install Gas Lift Supports to the cockpit lockers so that they are easier to open, a
San Juan Charters Ken Prichard at 9:34pm 03.12.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1111 Going to charter for a week in the middle of May in the San Juan islands. There's 3 of us so 28 - 30
Interior wood refinish ! Greg G. at 9:03pm 03.12.05 Big Boats 1/1046 Thinking of Spring commisioning work and was wondering if anyone has altered the "stock" look of the*
Cal 29 Rudder getzaweighii at 8:42pm 03.12.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1573 I am looking for the diameter of the rudder shaft. I have excess play and need to install a bushing
Celestial Navigation and GPS Time Phiggins at 8:20pm 03.12.05 Ask All Sailors 14/1580 To get through this never ending winter I recently took a celestial navigation course. The instructo
Best Portable Toilet for H22 Pete at 7:10pm 03.12.05 Smaller Boats 13/2125 Any recommendations for a good portable toilet for a H22? I saw a Sanipottie at a RV store which I t
Ran engine without opening water intake valve E M Barrassed at 4:12pm 03.12.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1681 I started and ran my Universal M25 on a Cat 30 today but forgot to open the raw water intake. Ran f
Holding tank - odd shape Captn Bob at 2:10pm 03.12.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1334 Peg,I have an odd shape holding tank that came with my 1988 Hunter Legend 35. Right at the pump out
Custom cabinetry in Good News' V-berth Sanders LaMont at 12:54pm 03.12.05 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1256 Some time ago we were discussing customized cabinetry, and I realized I had photos posted at my club

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Seeking Inspiration rlongfield at 10:25am 03.04.21 mechanical inspiration: Indeed, perhaps more important than aesthetics :) I have to at a minimu
Anyone installed Raymarine RV100 on a sailboat? dlochner at 10:25am 03.04.21 Why not use a standard Airmar through hull transducer? The transom mount transducers are really for
V Berth Mattress SawyerCurt at 10:20am 03.04.21 This was discussed in a previous thread. You do have to read down a bit to see Jesse's solution...a
South Lake Michigan to the Apostle Islands dLj at 10:13am 03.04.21 I am still waiting to be able to call to schedule. Perhaps my Doctor will have guidance at my physi
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me Ward H at 10:01am 03.04.21 @Scott The white wire is part of the wiring harness that came with MC-614. Here's the section from
Adding reef points to main (1) JeffD at 9:59am 03.04.21
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me Stu Jackson at 9:58am 03.04.21 Contrary to MS recommendation, this is mounted in the engine compartment about 8" from the mixing e
Onan 8K Gen losing coolant (2) HandsOnTech at 9:58am 03.04.21 This has to be the most absurd piece of engineering design I have ever seen. The third bolt is well
Mainsail furling line. Claude L.-Auger at 9:55am 03.04.21 If you want to make it easier on your hands, go with 3/8 double braided and remove the inner core of
Cover pic? Really? Jackdaw at 9:54am 03.04.21 And what's the point of this thread? Whats the point of ANY post on SBO?? At least it's about sa
Cover pic? Really? Head Sail at 9:53am 03.04.21 Why good old boat magazine would use this picture on the cover, I have absolutely no idea.
B411 Shaft Pitting Ralph Johnstone at 9:51am 03.04.21 There 3 non-rare Earth magnetic metals. 1) Iron = Fe 2) Cobalt = Co 3) Nickel = Ni Good point (ir
Modern Design Anchors Tom J at 9:51am 03.04.21 We are using a Manson Supreme 35 pound anchor as our primary. The shank is too thick for the top ba
Cover pic? Really? Stu Jackson at 9:48am 03.04.21 Why good old boat magazine would use this picture on the cover, I have absolutely no idea. I agree
Coach roof core replacement 1978 H27 sandpiper10471 at 9:47am 03.04.21 Brokenarm - please explain why the method cited is "totally wrong".
Cover pic? Really? Justin_NSA at 9:42am 03.04.21 And what's the point of this thread?
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me (1) Scott T-Bird at 9:39am 03.04.21 This is one of our rear-ends ready for build. In order to reset the brushes you will need to pull t
Mainsail furling line. fullbore at 9:33am 03.04.21 Thanks BigEasy and CalifTed. Will inspect, clean and lube furler mech.
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me (2) Scott T-Bird at 9:29am 03.04.21 Which Balmar regulator? How come you're not going to change anything? Just figuring you'd want to
Mainsail furling line. Calif. Ted at 9:28am 03.04.21 Page 41 of owners manual specs 10 mm https://beneteau.sailboatowners.com/images/kb/pdf/1266.pdf

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