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Birds in my boom patrick at 3:02pm 06.16.04 Other Sailboats 4/853 I noticed a bird flying off of my boom the other day and then later heard some loud chirping coming
Is this OK, or not? dcafr2 at 2:51pm 06.16.04 Other Sailboats 1/732
Running the Antenna wire from Fuse Box to Mast Buzz Bienracki at 2:25pm 06.16.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/953 Hello,I have a 2001 26X (with foam ribs I think..)and I am trying to install a Marine radio. I wa
Tell Tales Bill18593 at 2:24pm 06.16.04 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/2095 Just had my main cleaned / refurbed by SailCare. Beautiful job. So where do I put the tell tales?
H170, lowering the mast Old_Sailor at 2:05pm 06.16.04 Other Sailboats 3/864 I'm a new H170 owner. I rigged the boat in my driveway and stepped the mast relatively easily and w
Auto Helm not doing well ! Ron D at 1:50pm 06.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/877 I've have a Hunter 1991 28' AutoHelm st4000. Close hauled an on a reach holds pretty well. On a beam
Running the Antenna wire from Fuse Box to Mast Buzz Bienracki at 1:45pm 06.16.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1142 Hello,I have a 2001 26X (with foam ribs I think..)and I am trying to install a Marine radio. I wa
Stern Lazaretts BC10 at 12:51pm 06.16.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1058 I have just purchased a new Cat 42 MKII. The stern lazaretts are huge! I am looking for ideas to m
Below deck autopilot for 386 (380,376) Jeff Bacon at 12:49pm 06.16.04 Big Boats 3/1015 Hi All:I am considering a below deck autopilot (Raymarine) for my 386. However, the drive attachme
What size packing on ODAY 37 with Yanmar engine? MIchigan Trasher at 12:13pm 06.16.04 Bigger Boats 4/1455 I need to replace the packing when I relaunch the boat and I'd like to buy the packing before headin
side windows rtmccue at 12:05pm 06.16.04 Big Boats 1/852 Has any one had a bubble in the side window. This is the long none opening cabin window. Has anyone
helms seat tony1470 at 11:53am 06.16.04 Other Sailboats 1/851 has anyone installed a pedastal seat on catalina 310?
Need a replacement exhaust riser patrick at 11:41am 06.16.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1136 Anyone have a recommendation on where to get a new exhaust riser for my Yanmar 3HM35?Prices seem to
fuse holder kevin851 at 10:44am 06.16.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1013 I have a 1991 hunter 30 with a marinetics model 580 propane solenoid for the galley and I am having
H260 Trailer Brakes Locked George H260 at 10:42am 06.16.04 Trailer Sailors 2/1425 My H260 trailer brakes are locked. The empty Magic Tilt trailer will roll backward easily but won't
H260 Trailer Breaks Locked George H260 at 10:38am 06.16.04 Smaller Boats 4/836 My H260 trailer breaks are locked. The empty Magic Tilt trailer will roll backward easily but won't
Cal 28-2 replacement lazaret hinges Rich18882 at 10:19am 06.16.04 Cal 0/588 When I wanted to upgrade the locker hardware on my 1987 Cal 28 I unexpectedly found the 3"x2" butt h
rOnDAYvous D.C. Reitman at 10:05am 06.16.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1097 Just a reminder to all O'day sailors in the metro NY/NJ area. We are having our second annual rOnDA
Raritan or Jabsco?? John Richard at 10:00am 06.16.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1203 After three years, it's time to "service" one of the entry level Jabsco heads in our Hunter 410. I'
6 volt house batteries (in series) rfrye1 at 9:45am 06.16.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1153 I'm considering replacing my 2 4D's with 6 volt batteries. What is the amp hour rating on 6v batteri

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First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing rpwillia at 2:31pm 11.03.20 Get one of these as it will save you a lot of antifreeze. https://www.amazon.com/Water-Heater-Bypa
What is "normal" oil consumption? SoSound at 2:20pm 11.03.20 @Benny17441... not necessarily a direct correlation between the hardware, but the way I approach mai
1 1/2" vs 1 1/2" malyea at 2:17pm 11.03.20
1 1/2" vs 1 1/2" BrianRobin at 2:13pm 11.03.20 The one you bought at Ace is likely 1 1/2" pipe size, measured inside .
1 1/2" vs 1 1/2" malyea at 2:09pm 11.03.20
main flow issue DinghySailor at 2:06pm 11.03.20
main flow issue shemandr at 1:45pm 11.03.20 I think you may be talking about what we used to call the Ranger Bubble. It is normal and good for
So many questions - 24ft Laguna Windrose Nunyadamn at 1:43pm 11.03.20 To catch my mast, I had a section of 3 inch PVC pipe that would shove into the rudder mount. I moun
St Johns River, Fl? jfgy at 1:43pm 11.03.20 I have hauled out at Green Cove Springs a couple of times and made one trip up the St. Johns all the
So many questions - 24ft Laguna Windrose (2) Daveinet at 1:14pm 11.03.20 To catch my mast, I had a section of 3 inch PVC pipe that would shove into the rudder mount. I mount
Lowrance map compatibility dlochner at 1:10pm 11.03.20 like it uses a flux compass mounted somewhere. Look near the middle of the boat, close to centerl
Which Type of Intake Strainer is Recommended? (3) Rich Stidger at 1:05pm 11.03.20 Some people hate external strainers. I have a different opinion. My OEM setup was a one piece stra
Radar Head Elevation On Mast MikeHoncho at 1:03pm 11.03.20 Please consider starting a new thread with install notes, pix, and of course commentary on operatio
Windlass for a Hunter 380 Ralph Johnstone at 1:02pm 11.03.20 We will see how it goes It should go way beyond both you and I. Combined even. I've taken win
Which Type of Intake Strainer is Recommended? thinwater at 1:01pm 11.03.20 External Strainers - OMG I get you. The water is warmer here. Diving is not a big deal. Jelly sea
1 1/2" vs 1 1/2" Richard19068 at 12:50pm 11.03.20 https://marinesan.com/90a-bend-kit-1-5/?sku=307230311%20-CEMENTED&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr-2Vm5_n7AIVIwnn
which winch cable to use lehighsail at 12:48pm 11.03.20 Wow, and I used to complain about having to walk 9 feet thru shag carpet to change the TV channel.
Which Type of Intake Strainer is Recommended? odaydokay at 12:48pm 11.03.20 A "South Bay Strainer" has worked for me since 1995. Has large surface area and the "cheese wedge"
winch & hatch cover recommendations Hello Below at 12:48pm 11.03.20 A few years back, I was able to order the exact size for 4 winches and Sunbrella colour to match the
So many questions - 24ft Laguna Windrose Nunyadamn at 12:41pm 11.03.20 1) Regardng line sizes, Sailrite is an excellent company with a good website, check this out: https

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