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285 Furling jib 135 or 150%? Tom at 9:37pm 04.07.04 Mid-Size Boats 7/1500 What size jib did you go with on the 285 with roller furling on the headsail, I always thought I wou
Forward hatch for O'Day 20 Jim Tait at 9:02pm 04.07.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1126 I am desparately seeking a forward hatch cover for my O'Day 20. The previous owner had one made of w
Compression post leak on 260 (1) Brigg at 2:46pm 04.07.04 Smaller Boats 8/1012 I'm hunting down the last possible place I can think of that my 260 is leaking water into the bilge
Cleaning Fuel Tank Ed Carrillo at 1:11pm 04.07.04 Mid-Size Boats 11/1561 I'll like to clean (flush?) the fuel tank and I called a yard that does that but actually said that
Weather Helm Will at 1:02pm 04.07.04 Big Boats 4/918 I'm new to the sport so have patience with me. I moved from an S2 to an H34 and question its sailin
Weather Helm Will at 12:54pm 04.07.04 Big Boats 7/1043 I'm new to the sport so have patience with me. I moved from an S2 to an H34 and question it's saili
Rudder fitting dilema Dick at 12:30pm 04.07.04 Smaller Boats 4/839 I took the rudder apart this winter. Removed the blade from the plates that secure it. When I looked
H27 Compression Post Repair - Opinions?? (1) Chuck Petty at 12:28pm 04.07.04 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1407 I have serious compression post problems... The bottom 2 inches is missing...The problem was caus
need mast larry at 12:27pm 04.07.04 Big Boats 3/863 I need a mast for a legand 35. anybody got an extra?
Refinishing V17 rudder Greg Menser at 12:15pm 04.07.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/875 I have an V17 with a rudder that needs among other things refinished. First of all, is there any kin
Need new replacement windows for my Oday 22 Michael at 12:07pm 04.07.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1064 I am in the process of overhauling my oday 22. I removed the old windows d/t leaking and cracked ec
Bimini question 23.5 Mike B. at 11:39am 04.07.04 Smaller Boats 3/886 i have a Hunter 23.5 without the stern rail seats. I need some protection from the heat/sun in the
Poli-Glow v Island Girl Mike at 9:35am 04.07.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1344 I asked all saiulors which they preferred about a month ago -- based on the responses, I switched to
Interested in your opinion of Gel Coat Labs Mark at 9:32am 04.07.04 Other Sailboats 3/1262 Are you familiar with this product - how does it compare to the science behind your products. Hopin
Selling my Catalina 36 in SF Bay Bob Jac at 7:30am 04.07.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1107 Looking for a buyer for my 1987 Catalina 36. She is in immaculate condtion. Lots of nice improvement
Rebuild Kit for a Mansfield Head Model #751 Steve at 7:28am 04.07.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1906 Does anyone know where I can get a rebuild kit for a Mansfield Marine Head Model #751for my 1984 Hu
Selling my Catalina 36 in SF Bay Bob Jac at 7:26am 04.07.04 Big Boats 0/858 looking for a buyer for my 1987 Catalina 36. Immaculate condition and with only 189 original hrs on
Question on Vetus engines John at 6:48am 04.07.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/963 Maybe more specifically for Richard Marble, or anyone else who has actually put a 16hp vetus in thei
replacement head for '85 28.5 Mike H at 6:23am 04.07.04 Mid-Size Boats 7/963 Anybody who has replaced their 28.5 head with a new model, I'd appreciate make/model recommendations
Cleaning electrical connectors Rick Macdonald at 6:04am 04.07.04 Smaller Boats 3/1178 My mast head lights don't work. After various tests it seems that it must be the deck-top connector

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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
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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

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