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Sump Pump electrical connection Ed at 6:26am 11.25.03 Big Boats 3/716 The sump pump in my 426 is wired to a float switch and to the panel (obviously). But I want to remo
Disconnecting water manifold lines Ed at 6:22am 11.25.03 Big Boats 1/932 I need to drain my cockpit shower - don't want to drain the entire boat only a few nights that will
Mounting a Dinghy Engine Dan Breitenbach at 5:22am 11.25.03 Big Boats 9/904 I am looking to see where you mount a dinghy engine on the Hunter 386. The taffrail does not appear
Sailboat Manufacter Information Barry Lenoble at 4:55am 11.25.03 Ask All Sailors 15/2210 Hello,Where can I find information on a number of 30-34' sailboats from the early 80's? I would l
On the hard, or standing on tiptoes Roger at 4:19am 11.25.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/973 The recent thread about climbing a mast while on the hard has led me to ask experienced sailors and
red overhead light bulbs Robert Taylor at 3:12am 11.25.03 Big Boats 4/884 i am trying to find:a) a source for quality replacement red light bulbs for the dual overhead ligh
Rub Rail Howard Stiles at 2:34am 11.25.03 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1073 I have a 1978, 23 ft O'Day and I'd like to replace the rub rail which is pretty well shot. Local mar
Standard Horizon Msturn at 2:02am 11.25.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/829 Does anyone know where to get parts for the older Standard horizon pod Instruments ?
Batter Conditioner Capt'n BoB at 1:56am 11.25.03 Ask All Sailors 18/2796 Ran accross an interesting concept for battery maintenance.Is any body using a Pluse Tech battery c
Dropping the rudder/Legend series Don at 1:07am 11.25.03 Big Boats 9/2061 Has anyone done this and what's involved? Due to a recent grounding, the rudder on my 1993 37.5 is
TWIST Don Guillette at 11:41pm 11.24.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 23/2321 Apparently every one understands draft depth and draft position. Actually, I think most mates found
transmission fluid joe at 10:48pm 11.24.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/889 forgive the ignorance, but does one need to check the transmission fluid on the 2002 universal 25hp
How much Mast??? Simon at 10:43pm 11.24.03 Smaller Boats 8/817 Hi:I am considering buying a '88 Hunter 23 without rigging and mast. I just researched the specs an
Need help on totally conflicting advice Rick Evans at 10:02pm 11.24.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/972 I just attended a marine electronics class. The instructor stated that shutting off the key does not
Need help on totally conflicting advice Rick Evans at 9:59pm 11.24.03 Ask All Sailors 19/1745 just attended a marine electronics class. The instructor stated that shutting off the key to the eng
supporting new holding tank Debra B at 8:46pm 11.24.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1273 Am still trying to solve the problem of installing a larger holding tank. I have found one at Ronco
Extra short shaft outboard Mark at 4:44pm 11.24.03 Smaller Boats 1/1797 Down here the shortest shaft outboard is 15 inches.One of the smaller yachts I own (18') has always
Jabsco Marine Head Rebuild Question Bob F at 12:46pm 11.24.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1591 My plunger/pump O-ring is getting tired, and I find myself removing the plunger and relubing it ofte
Reefed Mainsail Shape Bob F at 12:36pm 11.24.03 Big Boats 6/1193 While out this weekend, wind was a bit stronger than usual, 17-21 kts. I have single line reef setup
Companion way Plexi glass Jamie Gartland at 11:43am 11.24.03 Big Boats 10/1074 When it rains it pours.....Has anyone replaced their Plexi over the companion way???I think that i

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92 335 roller furler maintenance _Milkjug_ at 3:05pm 06.24.20 Okay, got out there and did some investigation. I believe* I have an FF2-ish system. This appears t*
What wood to use fred1diver at 3:05pm 06.24.20 the grinder is already aboard, just want to get the old cabinets out before grinding. I just hope I'
What wood to use dlochner at 2:58pm 06.24.20 I'll definitely need my oscillating tool to cut the fibreglass You'll need an angle grinder to re
What wood to use fred1diver at 2:52pm 06.24.20 so the boat is stick built, I started removing a bench seat for the dining table, and I'll definitel
Hunter 26 toilet kappykaplan at 2:46pm 06.24.20 This is a good question for @Peggie Hall HeadMistress
Launch 2020 is just plain weird. TomY at 2:28pm 06.24.20 I love rowing. I remember rowing our tender around the harbor, while visiting Rockport when I was
MMSI agent..... jviss at 2:20pm 06.24.20 What is a "FRN"? FCC Registration Number (FRN).
MMSI agent..... ggrizzard at 2:19pm 06.24.20 What is a "FRN"?
No keel nuts on my new (to me) C27? jviss at 2:17pm 06.24.20 we're hoping to keep the SS bolts dry down where they enter the FG In the bilge. Right. And I'm
battery size for autohelm 1000 Lazy1 at 1:54pm 06.24.20 those specs are for a ST4000, not the 1000/2000. Am I missing something? The ST1000/2000 load is 40m
battery size for autohelm 1000 jviss at 1:46pm 06.24.20 I don't think so. Could be an ambiguity in the spec., but please note that Watts is an instantaneou
Excessive wiring jviss at 1:36pm 06.24.20 @Ralph Johnstone , good reply, thanks, you're a good sport. Note I did't say I'd use crappy wiring,
Excessive wiring jviss at 1:30pm 06.24.20 my favorite example of a boat not 'wired to engineered standards' was the guy nex
Excessive wiring Ralph Johnstone at 1:27pm 06.24.20 So, tell me, is anal-retentive hyphenated? Aw gawd, called to task :angry: Seriously, though, no
Replacing the Hatch lens jviss at 1:23pm 06.24.20 A word about replacing hatch lenses on Lewmar hatches. I did this last year on my Tartan, two Lewma
Excessive wiring MitchM at 1:13pm 06.24.20 my favorite example of a boat not 'wired to engineered standards' was the guy next
battery size for autohelm 1000 kloudie1 at 1:09pm 06.24.20 Yup.. that kind of a spec means an average draw of 10 watts IF the pilot is working at 25% duty cycl
Excessive wiring DougM at 12:55pm 06.24.20 Leave them! You never know when you'll need another wire or two from here to there. You will nev
Stuffing Box Adjustment Justin_NSA at 12:43pm 06.24.20 Sounds like you are doing okay. There's one suggestion that occures on here. A heat measuring gun. I
Traveler - 222? Benny17441 at 12:39pm 06.24.20 Considering the boat isn't designed to be a super performance boat anyway, or point super high,

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