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Refinishing Tiller Handle shank at 6:51am 11.16.20 Ask All Sailors 21/5449 Hello, I bought a new-to-me Catalina 27 this summer and I'm refinishing the tiller handle. I've sa
Deck fitting installation problem - O-Day 28 (1) Fredct at 6:02am 11.16.20 Ask An Oday Owner 16/1502 O-Day 28 1981 so old. I am replacing the entire waste system (tank and all). I had to pull out the d
Unknown Bristol Herreschoff? A6C5O7 at 5:57am 11.16.20 Bristol 5/2085 https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/boa/d/weatherford-forty-one-ft-herresoff/7225205448.html Browsing
Weight at the forward of the Legend 37.5 destiny12 at 8:21pm 11.15.20 Big Boats 3/722 Hi Sailors and Hunter owners, I am preparing my Legend for off shore cruising and noticed some issue
Engine Controls WBH at 8:14pm 11.15.20 Cal 16/2573 I just bought a 1985 CAL3-27 and I'm trying to figure out where you find the throttle and forward/re
rust remove from swim ladder Cat36Amoore at 7:27pm 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 22/6409 Seeking advice for removing rust from the stainless steel and plastic steps on the swim ladder. I've
First Sailboat Ferruh at 7:14pm 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 45/3752 Hello Everyone, I'm planning to buy my first sailboat soon. I took ASA classes 101-103 and will take
December/January Trips Planned MikeHoncho at 5:38pm 11.15.20 Pacific North West Cruisers 11/1171
DONE !!!! sailme88 at 1:51pm 11.15.20 Big Boats 1/936 A club mate bought an identical boat to mine. So that makes me a logical source for problem solving
Mainstay issues - what type of furling system do I have? (7) Gary Ryan at 1:35pm 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 10/1217 Guys, looking for some tech information on our furler. Looks like there was halyard wrap when we p
Iso Transformer or Galvanic Isolator Br3nt at 11:09am 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 2/499 Hi all. We're doing an extensive refit of a new to us C'C 39. In designing the new electrical system
Another Elbow Question (1) MikeHoncho at 9:51am 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 5/450 Took the boat out yesterday for some new equipment shake down (radar, autopilot) and realized there
Westerbeke ignition key? Hydro Therapy at 9:23am 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 4/398
Mac 26s wiring questions... Grace Note at 9:15am 11.15.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/957 New owner of a 26s. Wonder where you've entered your 110v marina cable, fuse box, etc. We're thi
Thru hull valve size? rpell1@msn.com at 8:55am 11.15.20 Catalina 30 6/1583 Hi all, Can't get down to the boat until late next week and need to order the thru-hull ball valve f
Coupling back on to prop shaft Dubo at 7:26am 11.15.20 Engines and Propulsion 10/4245 Does anyone know how the coupling is fitted on the prop shaft? Interference fit or tapered? After in
Stuck Prop On Shaft LakeOntario270 at 6:45am 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 8/766 I have a 1996 Catalina with a 1" bronze shaft and a bronze Flex-O-Fold prop. I decided to remove th
Antenna whips Bob S at 5:21am 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 18/1892 So we finally got hauled. when we un-stepped the mast I found the stainless whip was missing. I have
LED Anchor Light RF Interference spadaforaj at 4:01am 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 18/1806 I have one of the Maine Beam tricolor LEDs on my masthead Rigger just put it on for about 700$ with
Staysail and Genoa Track additions for Hunter 37 Cutter bommers at 3:34am 11.15.20 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1050 Hey Blaise (and others too) - I got my H37 4 years ago, converted it to a Sloop right away with a 1

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Moisture prevention.... Ralph Johnstone at 10:19am 12.22.24 And I didn't stay at a major hotel chain last night! No, of course not. No reason to, as long as
Automatic bilge pump question Ralph Johnstone at 10:16am 12.22.24 float switches frequently fail. ................. especially when there is water in the bilge.
Do you folks strap your boats to your trailers? SteveHughessails at 10:15am 12.22.24
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Ralph Johnstone at 10:09am 12.22.24 @Claude L.-Auger , you're far too kind. Thanks so much and the very best back to you and your famil
Sailing courses in Thailand dLj at 10:07am 12.22.24 Will, I sent a message to a close friend I have there, it will probably be a day or so before he r
Inside Port Light Frame Removal Mika1 at 10:05am 12.22.24 If you're trying to remove the plastic interior trim and if it's anything like mine, it's held in pl
Moisture prevention.... kappykaplan at 10:00am 12.22.24 You obviously get out much more than I do. Naahhh . . . And I didn't stay at a major hotel chain l
3GM30F Alternator Query Ralph Johnstone at 9:56am 12.22.24 It hasn't melted from the strain of the three G31 AGM's yet. Time to consider an exhaust fan for
3GM30F Alternator Query dlochner at 9:52am 12.22.24 I've never seen any belt dust from our 80A internally regulated Hitachi with single V belt. If usi
3GM30F Alternator Query Davidasailor26 at 9:46am 12.22.24 You may start wearing out belts very quickly.... I'd strongly suggest a dual v belt at a minimum fo
Moisture prevention.... Ralph Johnstone at 9:46am 12.22.24 Ralph, I believe he is strenuously agreeing with MFD. You obviously get out much more than I do.
3GM30F Alternator Query Davidasailor26 at 9:44am 12.22.24 @Davidasailor26 , do you have an external alternator regulator controlling your 80A alternator ? N
Moisture prevention.... kappykaplan at 9:42am 12.22.24 Ralph, I believe he is strenuously agreeing with MFD.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year kappykaplan at 9:40am 12.22.24 Right back atcha, Claude! May you and yours have a delightful Christmas and prosperous New Year. :
3GM30F Alternator Query Ralph Johnstone at 9:37am 12.22.24 When discharged below 60% SOC my 300AH of AGM absorb about 50A @Davidasailor26 , do you have an e
Moisture prevention.... Ralph Johnstone at 9:30am 12.22.24 @Mika1 , I don't get out much. Could you please explain ..................
Mooring from GA to NC shemandr at 8:56am 12.22.24 You may be able to take advantage of the Jensen Beach Mooring Field just South of the Jensen Beach C
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year PNWE36 at 8:52am 12.22.24 Been on this site for many years now and I certainly am thankful to the crew that puts it up and a
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year jssailem at 8:40am 12.22.24 Thank you Claude. Right back at you. Thanks. :biggrin: You were a breath of fresh ideas as I wall
Install New Winches? (2) jssailem at 8:25am 12.22.24 I want to be able to run the jib sheets from the helm and possibly a spinnaker in the future. Good

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