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Auto pilot errors John Richard at 12:28am 08.23.04 Big Boats 4/952 Our boat came equipped from the factory with a Autohelm 7000. We were making a six hour return trip
sail choices Tom Monroe at 12:21am 08.23.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/881 Had a wonderful day yesterday trying out all kinds of sail trim stuff. Still fine tuning my new-this
trailering a 235? Jay at 12:14am 08.23.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1134 We're looking for a weekend cruiser and like the size and interior arrangement of the 235. However,
Is alcohol alcohol? Andy at 12:07am 08.23.04 Ask All Sailors 12/2019 I bought a jug of stove fuel (alcohol) at WM. A fellow sailor then said, "Why not go to the hardware
Bow Pulpit nfaz4 at 10:47pm 08.22.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1258 Does anyone know where I can get a used Bow Pulpit? I bought an older Oday 27 and the bow rail (pul
Twisting Without a Traveler Joe at 9:32pm 08.22.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1145 Sail Trim articles frequently talk about trimming the Main to add or remove twist. How can I (or can
Into the drink SailboatOwners.com at 2:35pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 42/3104 "Man overboard" may be the most chilling sound associated with sailing. Even when tied to the dock
oday rigging Les at 2:26pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 0/953 Looking for a diagram of how the jib and main sail attach to the boom and mast of a oday sailboat (2
Help -- Need a Centerboard or Specs -- Starwind 19 Stuart Bethune at 1:06pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 1/2656 I've had my '86 Starwind 19 for many years now, but have run into a major problem. We were recentl
H376 Main Cabin Leak Wind Chaser at 12:30pm 08.22.04 Big Boats 4/919 During the torrential rains over the last month, we now have a leak in cabin roof of our 376 somewhe
Battery Charger to Isolator Marvin at 12:25pm 08.22.04 The Cherubini Hunters 18/1746 Isolator/combiner question that I have not found an answer to in the archives. Will I damage the
What type of wood should I build the galley with David Blum at 12:24pm 08.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1252 I bought a 1980 Mac25 two months ago. It has been sitting in the Arizona sun for many years, have r
Merriman dilemma Ken at 12:16pm 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1451 Some of you may have been through this already and I could sure use the help. My control cylinder b
Losing Power and getting smoke on a yanmar 1 gm Frank at 12:08pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 7/3119 I have a Yanmar 1GM that produces smoke that blackens the transom, and causes low RPM. I have repalc
mounting fluxgate compass richard4457 at 11:25am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/946 I am installing an auto pilot. I have a 1978 Hunter 30. What is the best location for the compass.
black gunk on the back of your boat richard4457 at 11:21am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1019 what is the best way to get rid of the black gunk on the back of your boat after youve been running
Preventing Rust on Winches rose20532 at 10:44am 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1286 I am currently restoring a Catalina 27. There are three very old winches on her, all with horrible
Oil Changer R at 10:29am 08.22.04 Big Boats 11/1206 All, I'd like some feedback on experience doing oil changes. My debate is to use a power pump or ha
Cleaning Penetroled Surface tarheel at 10:20am 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 9/2100 Several weeks ago I did a Penetrol treatment on my 1981 Pearson 323. After approximately four coats
Water ballast to fade away? Juice6576 at 10:00am 08.22.04 Smaller Boats 5/925 Attended an in water boat show at Waukegan today. When talking to the Hunter dealer, he led us to be

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Just starting out....am I thinking right? Slacker at 5:22pm 02.07.21 I started with a Coronado 15 then to a Catalina 18 for 11 years and on to Catalina 250. I got to sa
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 SycloneDriver at 5:01pm 02.07.21 The connectors were pretty low in my boat. I will at least pull them up higher and secure them.
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 Davidasailor26 at 4:35pm 02.07.21
COVID good for the shipping industry...? jssailem at 4:23pm 02.07.21
Switching an inboard for an outboard Michael Davis at 4:11pm 02.07.21
Switching an inboard for an outboard FlimFlamII at 4:11pm 02.07.21 Clubmates converted a Newport 28 to outboard. Their mistake was removing the Atomic 4. Forgot to an
Switching an inboard for an outboard FlimFlamII at 4:05pm 02.07.21 benny makes a good case. safety first is wise. lots to ponder for sure. the most important thin
hatch lock jssailem at 4:04pm 02.07.21 Gary. There are possible issues with locking yourself into a boat. Fire in a boat happens quickly. T
Switching an inboard for an outboard FlimFlamII at 4:04pm 02.07.21 The only reason I would not go outboard on your boat, on Lake Coeur d'Alene you would ugly up the st
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 (1) SycloneDriver at 4:00pm 02.07.21 Looks like it's had water in it. Smells burned.
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 (2) SycloneDriver at 3:57pm 02.07.21 These are the connectors that Beneteau used to connect the bilge switch. The other ends, on the swi
3D printed ship's propeller garymalmgren at 3:54pm 02.07.21 Sorry. Try this one https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/largest-metal-3d-printed-propeller-ce
Need some offbeat advice capta at 3:42pm 02.07.21 jon, I loved my kids more than anything and my marriage was good as well but there was nothing I en
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch ggrizzard at 3:32pm 02.07.21 Ding, Ding, Ding.. I think Mike is the winner! I don't have any jam cleats on the deck, so it didn't
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch Rob Benson at 3:25pm 02.07.21 Looks like a wedge base plate for a jamb cleat put on backwards Thanks Mike. What's the set up on
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch Rob Benson at 3:24pm 02.07.21 Thanks Mike. What's the set up on your Hunter 30, Self Tailing Winch straight from jib/genoa, or ji
3D printed ship's propeller rgranger at 3:21pm 02.07.21 link didn't work
H36 Battery Charger replacement jssailem at 3:15pm 02.07.21
H36 Battery Charger replacement Stu Jackson at 3:09pm 02.07.21 I don't draw a lot of power -- just a fridge, lights, fans, and nav gear. Not a lot? Hardly. "Ju
Reglazing the front or main cabin window HD74 at 3:06pm 02.07.21 Sorry lol

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