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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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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 am very likely going to replace my curent dilapidated port lights with Lewmars and would appreciat
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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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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

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Replace Batteries on the Hard   (1)
rgranger at 12:20pm 03.23.21
It's crazy enough, it just might work a day. Maybe you could rent one by the hour for less.. put
H310 - Where does anchor locker drain?
smokey73 at 12:05pm 03.23.21
When you have the clamshell off make sure the anchor locker is actually "bonded" or sealed against t
Engine Mounts Replacements
Mike Mc at 11:53am 03.23.21
The engine bed on the 310 has a slight flaw. As a result the forward mounts are adjusted near the t
Replace Batteries on the Hard   (1)
Justin_NSA at 11:53am 03.23.21
Keel assessment
Crazy Dave Condon at 11:44am 03.23.21
Allow time for hull yo dry out before applying epoxy barrier coats but do address any keel rust
Replace Batteries on the Hard
kappykaplan at 11:43am 03.23.21
Sorry, I definitely missed that. No good ideas that seem safe to me without a mast or boom to help
Replace Batteries on the Hard
Davidasailor26 at 11:41am 03.23.21
My 3 Group 31 batteries are about 70lbs each. This is how I did it. Yep, works for me with group 3
Replace Batteries on the Hard
tfox2069 at 11:40am 03.23.21
He said: Sorry, I definitely missed that. No good ideas that seem safe to me without a mast or bo
Any problem with sanding antifouling paint to smooth it?
Davidasailor26 at 11:37am 03.23.21
My question is more in regards to are there any issues in having some more bare areas and some thic
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

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