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transom ladder end caps Steve at 7:52am 05.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 8/1720 Does anyone know of a source for the end caps for the fold down transom ladder? Can't seem to find
Radar/Chartploter Ozana at 7:29am 05.14.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1130 I'm considering buying a radar/charploter combo.Has anybody have had experience with the JRC 1800CP
Speaking of on-board battery chargers... Tim McCarty at 7:02am 05.14.04 Ask All Sailors 23/1806 I have a Hunter 29.5 with a Guest charger. While at the dock, I keep the charger on at all times.
Replacing Depthsounder Transducer in Slip Paul at 6:21am 05.14.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/981 Can a depthsounder's transducer be replaced while the boat is in water? The depthsounder in my C2
wireless wind instruments George Wilson at 5:38am 05.14.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1229 I would like to add a windspeed and direction instrument to our hunter 33. I'm wondering if anyone h
Fine tuning shrouds on 26M AndyS at 3:55am 05.14.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1116 Hey all - Regarding setting up the shrouds on the 26M: The owner's manual basically says to set t
Pulleys at base of mast Ohio Ron at 3:53am 05.14.04 Smaller Boats 1/921 When I finished rigging my mast in place I noticed that the double pully at the base of the mast (on
Lost lazarette cover Greg Ketley at 2:44am 05.14.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1322 I have a friend that lost a lazarette cover from his Beneteau First 32. Any ideas on where to look f
Refrigerator lid falls Jim Harrison at 1:51am 05.14.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/995 When the lid of the refrigerator on a Catalina 320 is open, there isnothing to keep it from falling
reseating screws Bill at 12:37am 05.14.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1293 I have several places on my boat (cockpit deck plate and coach roof where bimini supports were mount
Dutchman System Don Krause at 12:32am 05.14.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1464 I have a Dutchaman system on my Main...problem is the lines have broken....does anyone know where I
Galley unit with basin Wayne Hooke at 12:31am 05.14.04 Smaller Boats 0/845 Hi,I've just purchased a used 99 Capri 22. It has the optional galley unit. How do people use th
How hard is it to Trailer an Oday 25 CB Rick at 12:19am 05.14.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/922 I am purchasing an Oday 25 centerboard/keel model and there is an option to buy a load rite tandem a
Mast Pullpit Jerry at 10:51pm 05.13.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1040 Has anyone installed mast a pullpit on a H37C. I have an 1980 model and the Admiral wants me to ins
Teak Handrails Wayne Kelly at 9:56pm 05.13.04 Smaller Boats 6/1412 I would like to replace the teak hand rails on my 1979 Hunter 25. Any suggestions on where to find t
radio/electronics placement? Richard at 9:17pm 05.13.04 Smaller Boats 5/782 Greetings!I have a VHF and depth sounder on my 1987 H23. The previous owner mounted both near the
50 H.P. Tohatsu Propeller Jeff Serene at 3:53pm 05.13.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1217 Does anybody know what the diamerer and pitch of the propeller that Blue Water Yachts sells for the
compass DennisB at 3:15pm 05.13.04 Ask All Sailors 14/1418 Does anyone know what the compass deviation is for the area of Bayfield, WI?
Shower sump drain line check valve leak. waslane at 2:36pm 05.13.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1766 A friend of mine recently launched his Catalina 400 after several winter repairs were completed. One
Best place to look for a small outboard? dave at 1:31pm 05.13.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1130 I'm trying to find a small (2-3hp)used outboard. I'm building a dingy that is rated for up 3hp. Tr

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Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 Jim26m at 9:03am 10.26.20 And here we go again, Zeta! Hope you fair well. I'm getting sick of this season, and we've had it
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing Hello Below at 9:00am 10.26.20 I would note that the RAM mic is good to have as you really can't hear the VHF radio from the cockp
Battery Sizing sail sfbay at 8:57am 10.26.20 Maine Sail..........OK........I just cancelled the order for 6v Lifelines and will take your advise
Battery Sizing Maine Sail at 8:43am 10.26.20 Agree with your battery monitor recommendation and cost. Looked at a Firefly carbon but they do no
I win! Justin_NSA at 8:42am 10.26.20 Also now I have to order a new head. Mine wont pump. I have a raritan right now. Manual. But I will
Battery Sizing sail sfbay at 8:34am 10.26.20 Maine Sail..............Thanks for the sound battery advise!!
Equalizing 6 volts..... Hello Below at 8:31am 10.26.20 Good info at, A detailed discussion about battery equalization, when why and how to do it. For Tr
Battery Sizing Maine Sail at 8:27am 10.26.20 Step #1Install a battery monitor so you actually know what you are using. Step #2 Choose a quality
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 Jacktar at 8:24am 10.26.20 And here we go again, Zeta!
Toerail damage B323 finding a replacement Mark Q at 8:13am 10.26.20 Might also try this outfit: Goiot Aluminum Toerail They have a good selection of Goiot toe rail whi
which winch cable to use Jim26m at 8:10am 10.26.20 Well, it only took you guys 5 hours to chase this guy away. lol Always surprises me when someone p
Sea Tow to discontinue Automated Radio Check Service Jackdaw at 8:10am 10.26.20 I believe these modern radios internally scan channel 70 for DSM messages, even if one is on channe
Mast Wiring Connections (1) JRacer at 8:04am 10.26.20 I rewired my First 310 mast wiring connections so they connect inside the mast. I had a similar term
I win! Jim26m at 8:01am 10.26.20 Ditto. Old school steering setup is simple and in good condition. Converting to hydraulic will be
Equalizing 6 volts..... rschuss at 7:51am 10.26.20 Good info at, A detailed discussion about battery equalization, when why and how to do it.
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing BillyK at 7:40am 10.26.20 Replacement LED bulbs are easy to find. Consider using a few that are red/white combos. Very co
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing BillyK at 7:34am 10.26.20 Oh dear....NOT a good idea! Except for toilets designed to use onboard pressurized flush water, al
I win! dLj at 7:32am 10.26.20 I was think cable or hydraulic Honestly - there are so many other things on this boat to fix, figu
Mast Wiring Connections P12nash at 7:28am 10.26.20 Take a look at mil spec or deutsch connectors. They come in different shapes/pin numbers and provide
Mast Wiring Connections turk397 at 7:20am 10.26.20 This similar issue has been just forced upon me. My new marina just cut all my wires when they step

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