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New Victron Smart Shunt vs. New Balmar SG2000 Swoosh1210 at 10:27am 07.22.20 Musings With Maine Sail 6/2960 Anyone with knowledge of the new Victron Smartshunt and how it might compare to the SG2000? I know B
Ranger 23 (1976) Boom gooseneck (1) KrisShera at 10:22am 07.22.20 Parts Search 4/1158 I moved to WA from KY and settled in near a marina on the South Puget Sound. Came across a good dea
Hunter Legend 37.5 - Owners Manual Panama Jack at 9:04am 07.22.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/3381 Two comments: I just bought a 1994 Hunter Legend 37.5. 1) the wheel lock does not hold tight...i
best headsets? yz4pilot at 8:29am 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 42/10875 Looking for what's best out there for anchoring or docking etc so i don't have to shout at the wife
Winterizing question already? (1) Justin_NSA at 8:06am 07.22.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/846 Based on some research I have done, I've decided to install an inline water filter on the pressurize
410- Issues Installing wires in headliner SailorFrank at 7:12am 07.22.20 Big Boats 5/852
Closed milieu at 6:22am 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 2/457 Closed
First Sail on 23.5 Tackdan235 at 4:37am 07.22.20 Smaller Boats 22/2386 Well, we took the 23.5 on its maiden sail. weather E/SE winds 10-15 waves 2 feet but were bouncing
wanted catalina 22 swing keel Todd Schwebel at 4:36am 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 4/1068 The Cable broke and the keel went to Davey Jones locker. Anyone have one?
Chicagoland Locations Tackdan235 at 4:28am 07.22.20 Destinations 4/886 Hi, my wife and I recently purchased a Hunter 23.5, that included a slip on Lake Michigan for the
What's the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? TomY at 3:55am 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 36/8953 Our son and a friend are planning a couple weeks of coastal sailing. With an old dual USB plug(cam
Mainsail Questions. 80catowner at 8:12pm 07.21.20 Catalina 22 10/2012 Good evening! I just purchased a '80 Catalina 22. I got all the rigging up and everything seems to
O'Day 19 vx192 DouglasCigar at 5:59pm 07.21.20 Ask All Sailors 2/855
Does this boat exist? stickinthemud57 at 3:46pm 07.21.20 Ask All Sailors 48/7348 Does this sailboat exist?: 26' or less Keel boat Open transom Tiller (not wheel) The Why's: -26' o
topping lift load rating srimes at 2:35pm 07.21.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/787 The topping lift on my 26D is super springy as the PO rigged it with nylon, and I'm thinking of repl
Scarce as hen's teeth... sailme88 at 1:47pm 07.21.20 Ask All Sailors 20/2010 Started to notice a gradual overheating taking place with my Universal M25. If I pushed the throttle
Bilge Pump Buffettfan77575 at 1:31pm 07.21.20 Cal 3/1751 I just got a 1981 Cal 31, and I think I need to replace the bilge pump. any recommendations?
Can't find the source of water in bilge - H33 Maurice Doran at 12:57pm 07.21.20 Mid-Size Boats 34/5800 Since launching in early June, I keep finding water in the bilge and I can't find the source. I am
V222 Keel Water Intrusion? (Fiberglass model) (2) RustyVenture at 8:57am 07.21.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1348 Hi all, Hope everyone's staying safe and healthy. I've got a '72 V222 with the fiberglass-wrapped k
where is the autopilot computer ? henris at 7:51am 07.21.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/934 On my 2003 H 45ds I cannot locate the Raymarine Autopilot computer. Can you help ?

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Which halyard to use extra sheave for? Ward H at 5:09am 04.14.25 Wow! Ugly crack! I bet that was an unhappy day... dj It was, until I called Catalina Yachts. Th
One black and two red electrical switches AldernyRace at 4:54am 04.14.25 Hello, I have a Beneteau 285 with typical black and two red switches. This year I have found that w
Question about the wiring of a 9.9 johnson outboard with a battery switch carlc376 at 4:46am 04.14.25 It is possible that the previous owner added the second set. Look into the engine and see where the
Question about the wiring of a 9.9 johnson outboard with a battery switch carlc376 at 4:44am 04.14.25 I'm not really following you but I had the exact setup that you are trying to achieve. There is a b
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better Captain Larry-DH at 4:12am 04.14.25 Premium priced fenders are better, but if one uses them in the tropics, particularly in various wor
Beneteau 473 with Profurl jssailem at 9:27pm 04.13.25
Beneteau 473 with Profurl BigEasy at 8:05pm 04.13.25 Fairly certain that it is 3/8" on larger furlers for larger boats. I use 5/16" on my boat. If you
Atlantis resort in Nassau Bahamas kbgunn at 5:54pm 04.13.25 Thanks Fred. It is expensive to operate in paradise. Taxes on streets paved with gold must be sky hi
Alternator Temperature Sensors dlochner at 5:27pm 04.13.25 No, it does no,t unless Dometic recently changed something but, they don't even answer phones so th
Alternator Temperature Sensors Johann at 5:07pm 04.13.25 However, I needed a J10 pulley and the Zeus alternator cannot use a Balmar J10 pulley, only a J6.
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better colemj at 4:42pm 04.13.25 Taylor Made brand fenders, in my mind, hold up the best. Used them for years. They come with a life
Alternator Temperature Sensors Maine Sail at 4:18pm 04.13.25 Because the regulator needs a battery temp and an alternator for the temperature control to work.
Alternator Temperature Sensors Maine Sail at 4:15pm 04.13.25 On an externally regulated alternator without a dedicated place to attach a temperature sensor, whe
Mast cleat female thread count/size - beanboy at 4:07pm 04.13.25 Thanks for the reply BTW
Mast cleat female thread count/size - beanboy at 4:06pm 04.13.25 yes, or wood screws, who knows ;p Just wondering if anyone knew if they came from the factory with
Mast cleat female thread count/size - dlochner at 3:40pm 04.13.25 The original screws or screws used by a Prior Owner may have been self-tapping screws.
Alternator Temperature Sensors dlochner at 3:37pm 04.13.25 If you are getting a new regulator, why not just get a Zeus and be done with it. everything comes
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better Captain Larry-DH at 2:59pm 04.13.25 Want cheap fenders? Most marinas have a collection of fenders that were lost or abandoned. Just ask
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better twodzusfittings at 2:33pm 04.13.25 Old T shirts work well and are not abrasive.
Which halyard to use extra sheave for? dLj at 2:08pm 04.13.25 Wow! Ugly crack! I bet that was an unhappy day... dj

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