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multi - bank batteries GREGG WHITTENBERGER at 1:01am 01.31.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/993 Hello: Looking for imformation on multi bank battery hook up---I would like to have a starting bat
name that stove Patrick at 11:25pm 01.30.05 Ask All Sailors 0/893 This is an alcohol stove in my 1979 Catalina 38. I need a new burner and can't find any identifying
name that boat patrick at 11:08pm 01.30.05 Ask All Sailors 5/969 A buddy of mine was just given this little boat, the sails are pretty worn but she goes pretty well!
Need advice on Head installation Hugh289 at 11:05pm 01.30.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/912 I've just read Peggie's book, and am planning to install a Raritan electric head in my H30. The pro
Info on 1973 Oday 23 electrical/owner manual Radiur at 10:52pm 01.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1307 Hi!I am the proud new owner of a 1973 Oday 23 solid top type. It has had some restoring done to i
Ray Marine ST-4000 Problem Bro Paul at 10:14pm 01.30.05 Ask All Sailors 11/5393 I bought a Hunter 31 in August. The ST-4000 was doing a great job. BUT it just recently it seems to
Chesapeake Sailing and Poplar Island/Harbor Hayden at 10:07pm 01.30.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1392 I hoping to do a 7 to 10 day sail on the Choptank, Tred Avon and across the Bay to West River next s
Bought a Boat in Paradise Staci at 10:05pm 01.30.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1108 I bought my first boat while living here in Barbados. I plan to sail it back through the Gulf of Me
Question on sailing history? Dennis at 10:04pm 01.30.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1043 Somewhere I read that years ago they use to have trans-Atlantic racing in 20 foot boats! If so why
Back up cable? Dennis at 9:49pm 01.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/936 Question? Has anyone tried installing a back up swing keel cable on their boat? If one would break
Is Dextron III a replacement for Dextron II ? Jack Swords at 9:46pm 01.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1805 Engine manual says to use Type A fluid in transmission (have used Dextron II as it lists it replaces
Advice on Hunters - thinking of buying a new 27 Scott at 8:41pm 01.30.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/936 Hi All, I am looking at buying a new hunter (Legends over here) 27, well infact have put down a bo
Autopilot Tom Heiting at 8:21pm 01.30.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1069 My Ray Marine ST-4000 autopilot refuses to lock on when attempting to swing the compass. Any suggest
Hunter 40 Andrew at 6:03pm 01.30.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/847 Just looking for any comments on the Hunter 40 (1985).I have an offer on the table for my 34 and am
Anchors a... wait a minute! SailboatOwners.com at 2:11pm 01.30.05 Ask All Sailors 57/4125 This week's discussion topic is in two parts:What's your all-time favorite port of call? Is it a
Trailer Mods Continued John S at 1:32pm 01.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/804 I needed to extend my trailer tongue to clear my bow roller platform. I cut off the end of my tongue
stuffing box hunter 40.5 nicholas at 12:59pm 01.30.05 Big Boats 4/886 I need to replace the rubber hose on prop shaft stuffing box. I'm out of the water at this time,is t
How do I swing the swing keel down when on trailer J P Turkey at 11:49am 01.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1367 I have a 19 foot trailer sailor (1986 O'Day 192). I want to put a new line and possible pendant on
Bulkhead, countertop replacement? Richard at 10:57am 01.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1659 I mentioned I'm zeroing in on Hunter 31s. I found one that's a contender... but it needs to have a b
26M specification/ratings Gary at 10:18am 01.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/896 Does anyone know these specifications/ratings for the 26M? Some of these depend on the boat setup (

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NMEA Releases OneNet Standard---Goodbye 0183 and N2K Joe at 1:04am 12.23.20 The Radio Shack 4" box speakers, definitely not marine grade, that came with the boat when I acquire
Construction question on an O'Day 272 ct272 at 9:42pm 12.22.20 Thanks jssailem
Can you repack the stuffing box in the water? Terry Cox at 9:19pm 12.22.20 Hi, Can you fix the stuffing box in the water, in terms like add one or two extra layers if it is l
Construction question on an O'Day 272 jssailem at 8:53pm 12.22.20 This space between the liner and the hull is normal. The inner liner is a shell that contacts the hu
Can you repack the stuffing box in the water? jssailem at 8:36pm 12.22.20 It can be done. Make sure you have a functioning bilge pump. You can use rags or twine wrapped arou
Wishing all my friends on this forum a happy and safe Christmas Will Gilmore at 8:29pm 12.22.20 Merry Christmas and may you sail the p!$$ out of the new year, everyone. I have such high hopes for
Incandescent Nav. Bulb Watts (or 12V amps)? Hayden Watson at 8:25pm 12.22.20 Jon, If I had your boat there is no way I would want to get rid of your brass fixtures with real gla
I win! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:23pm 12.22.20 Also now I have to order a new head. Mine wont pump. I have a raritan right now. Manual. But I will
Adventures in reefing (3) Tally Ho at 7:53pm 12.22.20 I had problems like you have...I did 2 things: 1) I mentioned this before, to clarify, I installed
Yanmar SD20 Saildrive dleckenby at 7:30pm 12.22.20 I had the engine serviced by our local Yanmar dealer and asked him about the internal anode. He said
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question (1) CarlN at 7:23pm 12.22.20 The issue here is "salvage". It's a little known fact that both SeaTow and BoatUS make a lot of thei
More Yamaha 25 prop shaft Questions Syntonos at 7:22pm 12.22.20 Nope, haven't had the opportunity. It will be the #1 project next time I haul out for bottom paint.
Incandescent Nav. Bulb Watts (or 12V amps)? jon hansen at 7:16pm 12.22.20 putting old stuff on a new design looks odd, putting new stuff on an old design looks off as well.
Incandescent Nav. Bulb Watts (or 12V amps)? (1) Tally Ho at 7:14pm 12.22.20 I bought some wi-fI enabled LED bulbs that I can program on my phone... Turn on at 6:00 am in a nice
Wishing all my friends on this forum a happy and safe Christmas Ward H at 6:57pm 12.22.20 Merry Christmas, Charlie Merry Christmas to all of you on the forum!
I win! Hayden Watson at 6:55pm 12.22.20 Are you still on board and afloat?
Incandescent Nav. Bulb Watts (or 12V amps)? Hayden Watson at 6:47pm 12.22.20 I finally removed my oil lamp on Papillon after banging my head on it for 20 years and never once li
Wishing all my friends on this forum a happy and safe Christmas nightowle at 6:19pm 12.22.20 Merry Christmas, Charlie......and everyone else!!! :beer:
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question nightowle at 6:15pm 12.22.20 OK, say you're in a bad situation but not sinking anytime immediately. You need a tow but it's not
Incandescent Nav. Bulb Watts (or 12V amps)? dLj at 6:03pm 12.22.20 I personally love oil lamps. I love the light quality. I have oil lamps in my house also. dj p.s.

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