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One MORE Reason to Obey Peggy .. More Head Talk (1) Rick D at 8:51am 09.12.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1379 OK, so I've babbled on about how I maintain my Jabsco heads. Well, Peggy maintains just lube 'em and
Lyle Hess's Passing Chuck at 7:49am 09.12.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1256 Can anyone confirm that Lyle Hess passed away in the past few days?I read this on the trailersailo
O'day 272LE cradle dennis young at 6:52am 09.12.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1805 I have just acquired a 1987 272LE with a winged keel. The manual pictures these wings as pointing sl
SeaEagle 8.6FT/SevyTex SVX250/SevyMarineSV9?? Al at 6:18am 09.12.02 Ask All Sailors 4/4852 I'm looking at buying an inexpensive tender to be used on occasion (~once or twice a month) that can
Info on Universal 5432? John Visser at 4:21am 09.12.02 Ask All Sailors 3/2022 Does anyone have any knowledge o fthe Universal 5432? It was made from 1977 through 1982, at which
Raytheon ST3000 Gene at 4:04am 09.12.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1462 Just learning to sail and having problems with my ST3000. After each use I have been disconnecting t
Battery in the compressor locker? Mike at 3:29am 09.12.02 Other Sailboats 4/736 Is it safe to put a battery (on a three stage charger system) in the same locker as the refrig compr
How high up the mast to put a radome? Mike at 3:27am 09.12.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/877 I am installing a Raymarine 18" radome on my H306 mast. Any suggestions on how high and why? Any o
Refrig compressor and battery together? Mike at 3:25am 09.12.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/841 Has anyone installed a battery in the same locker as a refrig unit? Is there any danger in doing th
Deck Leak Walt at 3:00am 09.12.02 Big Boats 1/1172 Have started getting a fresh water leak in an odd location - the bottom of the hanging closet, starb
Internal mast wiring John Emmerich at 2:48am 09.12.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/898 I have recently purchased a 1985 Catalina 27. It will be transported to Louisville by road so the m
trailering Jim Hughes at 2:40am 09.12.02 Trailer Sailors 4/1614 I've got a 1974 MacGregor Venture 21ft.When I trailer it,I leave the 5hp.chrysler motor on the boat.
Haul or Not howard meyer at 2:37am 09.12.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/776 I'm told I should haul our Vision 32 every year or two. Our bottom job is now 4 years old and we ha
Prop Damage due to Electrolysis Eric Nelson at 2:00am 09.12.02 The Cherubini Hunters 0/1402 Howdy again!A while back I hauled out my H 37 and I noticed a great deal of electrolysis pitting o
Interior Trim Board Question Robbin at 1:40am 09.12.02 Smaller Boats 0/816 When I purchased my 84 C22 all the interior trim boards had been removed for refinishing. I want to
Yanmar Oil Leak Jim at 1:32am 09.12.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1109 We find one or two teaspoons of oil in the engine bilge after about an hour's running. Check of dip
Survey? Mark at 1:10am 09.12.02 Smaller Boats 2/822 I am interesting in purchasing a used C-22. It looks like a great boat with a wonderful support sys
Rudder Float Eric Nelson at 1:04am 09.12.02 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1250 Hello gang!I am looking for anybody who has experience with their rudder rubbing on the hull as it
Torque Steer while under power Eric Nelson at 12:57am 09.12.02 The Cherubini Hunters 0/943 I have noticed quite a bit of discussion with "torque steer" or the wheel pulling to port while unde
Tell me about Inverters Frank Arndorfer at 12:31am 09.12.02 Ask All Sailors 10/1079 After successfully succumbing (again) to our bi-annual case of two-foot-itis, we've ordered a new Hu

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New San Diego Sailor needs mentor! Kings Gambit at 12:35pm 07.10.20 Hi, Congratulations on your new acquisition! For a perhaps slightly more focused answer to your ques
Invest 98L (1) JamesG161 at 12:21pm 07.10.20 TS Fay is better organized, but sill the upward Vorticity is small, meaning not much Energy fueling
LiFePO4 conversion (1) Tim22 at 12:20pm 07.10.20 Thanks for jumping in. I would prefer to have all the charging sources go through the house bank but
Invest 98L JamesG161 at 12:11pm 07.10.20 What does it look like for coastal Massachusetts, and idea? Rain and little winds, starting in 18
RKA at 12:09pm 07.10.20 Hi all, I am experiencing a similar issue of bought an O'day 22 with a 9.8 4 stroke, it broke the cu
Engine repair online course Johnb at 12:04pm 07.10.20 In my home town there are adult education classes that use the shop facilities of the local high sch
Summer in the Salish Sea Michael Davis at 12:03pm 07.10.20 Finally opening up a lot more north of the border. After staying close to home for the beginning of
sail sfbay at 12:01pm 07.10.20 This thread might answer your concern and repair plan: O'day 25 - Keel cracks
Autohelm recommendations Lazy1 at 11:48am 07.10.20 Mine is mounted on the starboard side and my outboard is on port. I think it works well to give acce
New San Diego Sailor needs mentor! Brian D at 11:45am 07.10.20 Hi down there in SD from up here is Oceanside. Specifically Camp Pendleton. When you say you were go
26S and Minn Kota 48 LB thrust trolling motor George_NJ at 11:21am 07.10.20 Is that the 12v or 24? If it's on 12 you can add another battery and go twice as fast ;).Even if it
Just needs a little TLC Rick486 at 11:19am 07.10.20 That IS Florida. Can you imagine the insects, lizards, and snakes that inhabit the fauna in those pi
outboard tank fuel connector ID rgranger at 11:14am 07.10.20 :plus:@rgranger Thank you. Are you moved? Mostly
1990 Mac 26S (swing keel), Spreader parts justsomeguy at 11:12am 07.10.20 BWY In case @Justin_NSA wasn't clear, that's Blue Water Yachts
Engine repair online course sail sfbay at 11:07am 07.10.20 Might check your Handy Boat Yard in Falmouth, ME, who might offer courses, or at least direct you to
Autohelm recommendations Unremarcable at 11:04am 07.10.20 If I proceed, does anyone have suggestions on where to mount it? Seems like I'll need to partially c
Autohelm recommendations Unremarcable at 11:01am 07.10.20 That's great. To answer some of the questions above, 1) yes, the wind is rarely very stable compared
2002 Hunter 386 Bimini Gary Ryan at 10:58am 07.10.20 Makes sense. Thanks Paul for the pictures and description. I'm waiting to hear back for a Bimini g
26S and Minn Kota 48 LB thrust trolling motor srimes at 10:54am 07.10.20 Is that the 12v or 24? If it's on 12 you can add another battery and go twice as fast ;).Even if it'
How long for new boat/dinghy reg in California sail sfbay at 10:53am 07.10.20 No idea.............I cannot get an appointment to obtain a non-commercial Class A driver's licence.

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