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Propane heater merit25 at 6:37pm 11.14.20 Catalina 310 55/8177 We are interested in installing a small propane heater on our (new to us) Catalina 310. Considering
Replacement feathering prop falkows2 at 5:18pm 11.14.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1130 Has anyone had any experience with operating Legend 37 (or 37.5) with a Brunton Autoprop? We are lo
Replacing roller furling unit on a 1990 Legend 37 falkows2 at 5:11pm 11.14.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1603 We are looking to replace the roller furling unit on our 1990 Legend 37. This boat has the drum ins
Wiring john6206 at 10:04am 11.14.20 Ask All Sailors 15/1898
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why ajrwell24 at 9:34am 11.14.20 Ask All Sailors 31/5134 Hi, Admittedly, I'm part of that influx of new sailors that saw a summer of restricted COVID travel
They're Back... sailme88 at 8:25am 11.14.20 Big Boats 0/848 If you have a Universal diesel with an Oberdorfer raw water pump, the long wait is over.. Oberdorf
My turnbuckle has failed........ (2) FasterHorses at 6:52am 11.14.20 Ask All Sailors 23/3805 FH has been hauled out for winter storage...... The task has been completed, however not without a
29mm Drinky Crow at 11:31pm 11.13.20 Racing 2/731 Harken blocks for a 12:1 vang for 164sq ft main? Or go 40mm....
Newport 27 Through hull replacement (1) sbcwolff at 4:24pm 11.13.20 Newport 11/2632 We just got a Newport 27 this year, and reading the Newport 27 article, it has me wondering about up
New Sails - advice? Mike Oldak at 4:18pm 11.13.20 Big Boats 15/3104 Its about time for new sails on our 84 H34 that we use for cruising on the Chesapeake Bay. Maybe a m
I need a starter for an OMC Zephyr 1982 a sail drive on a 1982 S-2 JonandDave at 3:29pm 11.13.20 Ask All Sailors 11/911 I need a starter for an OMC Zephyr 1982 a sail drive on a 1982 S-2 part number #0388959
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top markwbird at 12:18pm 11.13.20 Ask All Sailors 15/2677 I recently rigged up my Hunter 34 with a spinnaker and it's boatloads of fun. One issue is that the
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector (2) Gary Ryan at 11:26am 11.13.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/3184 Made some great headway on our 386 today. See pictures. So, the Halyard deflector must have broke
Can anyone decrypt the USCG registration info? patrickkidd at 9:41am 11.13.20 Ask All Sailors 44/2784 Does anyone here have experience exchanging ownership of a registered vessel with the US Coast Guard
NOAA 2781 showing off (3) jssailem at 8:38am 11.13.20 Sails Call Lounge 1/496 As we are in a new Solar Cycle, I thought I would share some images of the largest Sun Spot Group of
Mercury and the Moon (2) Brian D at 6:38am 11.13.20 Sails Call Lounge 2/415 This morning's meeting of the Moon and Mercury. Photoshop has been used to reduce the brightness of
'Splain this rule to a non racer? Gene Neill at 9:23pm 11.12.20 Racing 8/1768 42.2. Prohibited Actions "repeated tacks or gybes unrelated to changes in the wind or to tactical c
Cockpit enclosure question sesmith at 7:33pm 11.12.20 Ask All Sailors 21/4672 We're replacing all our canvas this winter and adding a complete enclosure. On the side panels we c
Question about AC wiring TimFromLI at 7:16pm 11.12.20 Ask All Sailors 9/946 I need to move my Inverter/charger with transfer switch. The existing 120V AC 10-3 won't reach the
Replacement Strut 1991 Beneteau Moorings 38' (2) El Goofy at 5:47pm 11.12.20 Parts Search 4/794 I'm having my boat pulled out tomorrow to have the strut replaced after fouling my prop with a crab

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Powering starlink colemj at 7:43am 12.22.24 While the mini operates on 12V, there are many reports of it failing when directly wired because 12V
Mooring from GA to NC dlochner at 7:20am 12.22.24 Probably the best 2 resources for dock information are Waterway Guide and Dockwa.com. Subscribe to t
Powering starlink NYSail at 7:13am 12.22.24 I think the Mini can be powered directly from 12v so you don't need the inverter. If I had a mini I
New England Ropes VIPER line reviews? Hiva Oa at 6:58am 12.22.24 The cover is horrible. Short life.
Install New Winches? Crusty Ol Salt at 6:48am 12.22.24 I'm planning on adding combing winches this year. Looking at the Harken 20 ST radial. Curious to wh
3GM30F Alternator Query marcham at 6:48am 12.22.24 Marcham, that's what I think I have done. I'll release the tension and see if I can save the situat
Install New Winches? JBP-PA at 6:44am 12.22.24 At the end of the day, once you get your winches and drill the mounting holes, you will know if ther
44DS Jib Furling line? dlochner at 6:37am 12.22.24 Does anyone happen to know the size and length of the jib furling line on a 44DS with in mast furli
Automatic bilge pump question dlochner at 6:26am 12.22.24 Checking the fuse is the cheapest first step. Don't be surprised if the fuse is good as float switch
3GM30F Alternator Query dlochner at 6:20am 12.22.24 The internal regulators on Hitachi alternators are set up to protect the alternator not charge the b
3GM30F Alternator Query shemandr at 6:11am 12.22.24 Da, da, da. The plot thickens! :yikes:
Powering starlink ShawnL at 5:53am 12.22.24 I was writing almost the exact same thing as @dlochner. Guess he beat me to it.
Powering starlink dlochner at 5:51am 12.22.24 I think the Mini can be powered directly from 12v so you don't need the inverter. If I had a mini I
Install New Winches? chp at 5:06am 12.22.24 Yes and no. Yes, I have the same mounting points on my H280. Yes, I have added winches there. No,
3GM30F Alternator Query nhodgson at 4:36am 12.22.24 I work on a 3GM30F that has an 80A Delco. If it fits is more a function of the enclosure than the b
Sailing courses in Thailand dlochner at 4:24am 12.22.24 Apparently I need a VHF operator's cert and 200+ sailing miles as a prereq for the course. The mila
3GM30F Alternator Query Davidasailor26 at 3:43am 12.22.24 I know the 3YM30 can be equipped from the factory with the 60A Hitachi or the 80A as an option. Ours
Automatic bilge pump question (1) Davidasailor26 at 3:21am 12.22.24 The 2014 37 has a pair of glass fuses in the battery switch compartment in the aft cabin. A small w
Moisture prevention.... Mika1 at 2:50am 12.22.24 I am a live aboard in the Pacific Northwest and agree with the above about the need for a dehumidif
Upgrading Thru-Hulls & Valves on a (Beneteau) Production Boat? Mika1 at 2:45am 12.22.24 I think it's important to keep a few things in mind: 1) A main purpose of backing plates is to distr

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