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View from atop Tim Welsh at 1:16pm 06.07.04 Big Boats 4/890 After a nearly flawless launch, my friend Johnny has to go atop to install the topping lift that was
install honda controls o4 mac Bill Earnhardt at 1:11pm 06.07.04 Ask All Sailors 0/953 Help, Honda dealer said honda controls won't fit I need some instructions soon Thanks
Problem with reverse cycle A/C KenK13625 at 12:36pm 06.07.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/908 Has anyone had a problem with the heat cycle on a 16,000 BTU Cruisair self contained unit? The the
Sailing Book for my wife Bad Obsession at 11:37am 06.07.04 Ask All Sailors 14/1930 I have grown up around sailboats. My wife has never been around a sailboat before she met me. I so
Lifeline stancion replacement Jonathan Cushing at 11:37am 06.07.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/924 My lifeline stanchion snapped at the base on my O 23 (1983), I have tried to remove the bolts to rep
Curtains for 29.5 Lorenzo14605 at 10:55am 06.07.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/836 If interested please E-mail me They look and came out great easy We have been looking for 3 years no
Outboard Problem?? Bad Obsession at 10:54am 06.07.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1235 I have noticed that my outboard appears to be leaking lower unit fluid. I am posting pictures of th
new mainsail shape David 22613 at 10:48am 06.07.04 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/1760 Just a quick question, not technically about sail trim.We have a 1989 Hunter Legend 37. Our current
yanmar 4 CYL # JHE 44HP Jay20635 at 10:29am 06.07.04 Big Boats 2/978 Engine smokes at 2200RPM, has anyone else had this problem?Jay
30' Oday Cockpit obedone at 10:25am 06.07.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/896 I'm starting to feel a softness/bounce on the cockpit floor of my 1979 Oday 30'. Has anyone ever had
Hunter 34 shoal draft - PHRF Don1551 at 9:54am 06.07.04 Racing 5/4047 I'm trying to find a PHRF rating for a shoal draft H-34. In addition, I have added 211-lbs to the k
new to boating Brad18297 at 9:03am 06.07.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/912 We all have to walk before we run. I just purchased a 2000 Hunter 410. My sailing experience is ve
Overfilled holding tank bulging nelly at 9:03am 06.07.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2111 I have an O 322 with an electric head, and a 15 Gallon Polymer holding tank. After a long weekend
Hunter 25 destinations Before the Bell at 8:45am 06.07.04 Destinations 1/1618 I'd be interested in hearing from anyone regarding their sailing trips in a Cherubini class Hunter 2
Supporting Sovereign 18 on adapted trailer dirtsailor at 8:39am 06.07.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1086 I have just recently acquired a Sovereign 18. Before I trailer it 500 miles across Texas to its new
Supporting Sovereign 18 on adapted trailer dirtsailor at 8:33am 06.07.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1263 I have just recently acquired a Sovereign 18. Before I trailer it 500 miles across Texas to its new
Lectra San Deodorant tarheel at 7:28am 06.07.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1633 Is there a product on the market that can be used to clean the head and when pumped into the Lectra
New Owner needs setup manual for Mac 26D Ti3m at 7:15am 06.07.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1738 Before we put the boat in the water I need to make sure the mast cabling and ropes are all present a
Head pump chards at 6:56am 06.07.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1241 The pump on the head just went so that when you pull or push the pump up/down there's no tension. Do
Engine starting solenoid ge8679 at 5:38am 06.07.04 Big Boats 9/1562 Hi...Lately my engine has taken 2,3 presses of the starting button to turn over...I have changed the

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Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question JamesG161 at 8:10am 12.23.20 From personal experience, although my case was not one of "sinking", I can tell you this... The To
epoxy resin dlochner at 8:05am 12.23.20 West Marine is a marine retail chain owned since 2017 by Monomoy Capital Partners (private equity).
Wishing all my friends on this forum a happy and safe Christmas kloudie1 at 8:02am 12.23.20 And to you, Charlie! and a merry Christmas to all on the forum.. Thanks to the moderators and the st
epoxy resin Parsons at 8:00am 12.23.20 To avoid any confusion from the names of these completely unrelated companies: West Systems is a br
Battery Wiring Justin_NSA at 7:55am 12.23.20 :plus: I agree with Dave's suggestions. Those 2 cables are redundant. The buss bar already connects
Battery Wiring (1) dlochner at 7:51am 12.23.20 See the image below. Remove those 2 cables and you system will typical of the 1-2-Both battery set u
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question capta at 7:35am 12.23.20 It has been a very long time since the USCG had any responsibility to save the vessel; they are in t
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question Kings Gambit at 7:34am 12.23.20 When you issue a Mayday you should assume you will lose your boat. ... Always use Pan Pan if you w
NMEA Releases OneNet Standard---Goodbye 0183 and N2K Calif. Ted at 7:31am 12.23.20 Yea, I hear you. Just went through this last year. Bought a new chartplotter on "sale" and ended
NMEA Releases OneNet Standard---Goodbye 0183 and N2K dlochner at 7:29am 12.23.20 What does this do to the Raymarine SeaTalk 1 to SeaTalkng & NMEA 2000 conversion kit? Is this as fa
epoxy resin dlochner at 7:23am 12.23.20 West System has been the default sailor's preference for years and yes there are alternatives. Syste
Beneteau Oceanis 461 year 2000 QUADRANT WANTED! Ron20324 at 7:21am 12.23.20 My local dealer did yesterday the only info I got from them is $1,595 plus shipping, Still waiting
Battery Wiring Justin_NSA at 7:20am 12.23.20 Diagram how your charger is connected also so we get the full picture. Mine is wired so the batts a
Battery Wiring nveater at 7:14am 12.23.20 Thanks Stu and Don- let me review the reading list from Stu and then make a more informed decision
NMEA Releases OneNet Standard---Goodbye 0183 and N2K Justin_NSA at 7:13am 12.23.20 What does this do to the Raymarine SeaTalk 1 to SeaTalkng & NMEA 2000 conversion kit? Is this as far
NMEA Releases OneNet Standard---Goodbye 0183 and N2K (1) Hunter216 at 7:09am 12.23.20 Some reference material. Commonly manufactures start releasing product to meet a demand (higher ban
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question CarlN at 7:07am 12.23.20 Kings Gambit is right. Boats should respond to a Mayday but their purpose is to save lives not the b
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question Kings Gambit at 6:40am 12.23.20 Part of the problem here that the OP introduced is the Mayday call. Nearby vessels are obligated to
cockpit table finish (1) DougM at 5:56am 12.23.20 This seems to be the information regarding interior finish
NMEA Releases OneNet Standard---Goodbye 0183 and N2K Davidasailor26 at 5:45am 12.23.20 But how backwards compatible will the new standard be with NMEA 2000 and NEMA 0183? Or maybe better

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