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Terminal block connection (1) RitSim at 5:51am 05.13.20 Ask All Sailors 6/1017 I don't see how to engage the connector on this terminal block.
First Disturbance of the 2020 Atlantic Season JamesG161 at 5:33am 05.13.20 Weather and Forecasting 12/863 I was researching what to expect for the 2020 Hurricane Season this morning and a big Whoops... A
compression fittings-- ARE TINY! (4) pclarksurf at 11:58pm 05.12.20 Catalina 22 4/762 of course the manufacturers video shows them assembling the largest fitting of all time-- and of cou
C310 Bulkhead replacement cost? (5) CowboyWay at 7:28pm 05.12.20 Catalina 310 8/1759 I'm looking at a 2000 C310 that appears to have a significant leak at the chainplates that have dama
Chainplate Eyebolt question pclarksurf at 6:21pm 05.12.20 Catalina 22 2/421
Puget Sound sailing and the Vessel Traffic Service - How to play nice... (1) jssailem at 6:19pm 05.12.20 Pacific North West Cruisers 5/983 A post in the Sailors lounge regarding small sail boats and large freighters, got me thinking but sa
Running wire for masthead light Souellette at 5:14pm 05.12.20 Ask All Sailors 6/1151
Well it's official, No sailing this season fred1diver at 4:52pm 05.12.20 Ask All Sailors 20/1538
Hunter212 (4) 1ibsailin at 4:33pm 05.12.20 Smaller Boats 4/767 Hunter212; dropped the centerboard (keel) while pulling the boat out of the lake. As the trailer ca
Heat Exchanger Support Jac123 at 4:22pm 05.12.20 Catalina 30 7/1190 When I was changing out the pencil zinc I noticed 1 of the supports had broken free. Any suggestions
True Wind Discussion Redux Scott T-Bird at 2:13pm 05.12.20 Ask All Sailors 70/4243 I thought I'd start a new thread so that we don't take the wind speed topic (which is related to his
Bottom Paint Sanding P12nash at 1:56pm 05.12.20 Ask All Sailors 33/5996 I'm going to be sanding and applying bottom paint this weekend for the first time and one of the req
Port light/windows 1979 Hunter 27 (3) CMF Hunter 27 at 1:38pm 05.12.20 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1223 This post is to document the removal and reinstallation of port windows and answer some questions al
High Seas Home Depot Muttondressedaslamb at 1:15pm 05.12.20 Ask All Sailors 15/1267 While the manufacturers and sellers of products labeled as marine grade would love you to think that
There's a hole in my boat! (2) Project_Mayhem at 11:24am 05.12.20 Ask All Sailors 23/2328 I'm removing a through hull on the bottom of my bow. I'm interested in advice on how to approach thi
Hunter 240 centerboard issue mcpedersen at 10:52am 05.12.20 Smaller Boats 3/806 Hello All, I have my centerboard out, the sheeve operates correctly, the pin and sheeve are in the c
b1g1 Lewmar winch conversion dakno at 10:37am 05.12.20 Big Boats 3/421 Hello all, 08 41ds, I want to electrify my starboard side cabin top Lewmar winch. This was a option
Shower sump pump envisionvenicefl at 9:30am 05.12.20 Bigger Boats 8/1571 Oday 28: previous owner removed this pump. Is it basically a bilge pump? Electric wiring still there
Catalina 22 Transducer Install Klaussic at 9:06am 05.12.20 Catalina 22 23/4120 Hi All, Would anybody have a good advice or can tell out of experience where I should install my tra
Catalina Script Logo DIY (1) Cap Jack at 8:00am 05.12.20 Catalina 22 11/1242 Fellow 22 owners, I have seen in the past that it has been difficult to find the original script log

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Replacing Yanmar exhaust hose jssailem at 8:08pm 11.09.23
P42 VHF Masthead Cable Routing Terry Cox at 5:39pm 11.09.23 I have a '92 p42. Wondering what the wiring looks like in the mast? Is it bundled with wire ties? I
Replacing Yanmar exhaust hose artboas at 5:35pm 11.09.23 I replaced the 3" exhaust hose on my 2007 41AC last year. I didn't relish the thought of trying to
Raising boom height Hunter 28.5 jon hansen at 5:24pm 11.09.23 sure i'm 6'5". and quick enough, so far so your thinking it could be a 'slow duck'r' issue
Pearson electra? (6) SailingLoto at 5:24pm 11.09.23 Here she is
MARINE GROWTH Don S/V ILLusion at 5:10pm 11.09.23 The OP uses an ablative paint. It does not lose efficacy when dried out. Generalities are always w
Raising boom height Hunter 28.5 ggrizzard at 4:51pm 11.09.23 Jon, ever experience a unexpected jibe? Some folks just can't duck that fast!
Raising boom height Hunter 28.5 jon hansen at 4:39pm 11.09.23 so, when sailing the boom is off to the side, mostly. at the dock, at anchor, while motoring the boo
H450 Grunert fridge/freezer AKlight at 3:22pm 11.09.23
H450 Grunert fridge/freezer dlochner at 3:16pm 11.09.23
H450 Grunert fridge/freezer JamesG161 at 3:13pm 11.09.23 I must have something going on Clean your water side heat exchanger. It can get "slimed" Jim...
P42 VHF Masthead Cable Routing Jim_H42 at 2:49pm 11.09.23 Dan my 1992 P42 had the mast replaced with a Selden mast so it won't compare to yours. Maybe someon
Does anyone have, or had, a Belmar 120 diesel heater on board? Tally Ho at 2:48pm 11.09.23
H450 Grunert fridge/freezer AKlight at 2:34pm 11.09.23
H450 Grunert fridge/freezer Tally Ho at 2:30pm 11.09.23 Why? If it is working, let it be. You'll never find a better refrigeration system. While the system
Hunter Passage 420 Salon Table (1) Dan Kelly at 12:54pm 11.09.23 Our prior owner took out the table and replaced it with a convertible coffee table desk. Works great
P42 VHF Masthead Cable Routing Dan Kelly at 12:48pm 11.09.23 I have a '92 p42. Wondering what the wiring looks like in the mast? Is it bundled with wire ties? Is
Setting Tack on Dipping Lug Sail Will Gilmore at 11:22am 11.09.23 dovey2500, She is a beautiful craft. I would set the luff tight. That cleat at the base of the mast
winterizing ysm12 142 riverview at 10:51am 11.09.23 Check the forums for winterizing your engine and boat. There has been volumes of how to helpful ide
winterizing ysm12 142 riverview at 10:45am 11.09.23 You'll find complete instructions for winterizing both the fresh water system-- with or without ant

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