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Refrig compressor and battery together? Mike at 3:25am 09.12.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/868 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 1/1192 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 1/910 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 4/1640 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 7/826 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 0/1421 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 0/827 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 1/1127 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 2/840 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 2/1319 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 0/960 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 10/1111 After successfully succumbing (again) to our bi-annual case of two-foot-itis, we've ordered a new Hu
Drawings and measurements Charlie Bloomer at 12:12am 09.12.02 Bigger Boats 2/1062 We're contemplating ship transport of our O'day 40. The transporter wants drawings of the boat, inc
H340 Mast Step Leak Carl and Juliana Dupre at 12:04am 09.12.02 Big Boats 4/1606 Hi, all! We would like to hear some feedback and experience with the H340 (or similar boat) mast st
Block placement Ernie at 11:42pm 09.11.02 Smaller Boats 5/904 I've just acquired a 150% headsail for my H23, but don't have tracks for the blocks. The original b
Fitting Trailer to Oday 240 Michael Moorman at 11:39pm 09.11.02 Day Sailers 1/1337 My son and I are in the process of modifying a trailer for use with his 240. The trailer was formerl
Replacement of Original Stereo AM/FM radio Phyllis Stendebach at 1:00pm 09.11.02 Big Boats 9/838 We would like to replace the original stereo with a modern AM/FM-CD unit. The old size (est 4"x6")a
Stanchion braces-hold down screws not holding. Phyllis Stendebach at 12:53pm 09.11.02 Big Boats 10/1115 There seem to be nuts, or other threaded device, imbeded in the fiberglass deck where the 2 stanchio
Refrig thermostat Steve Feinsilver at 12:16pm 09.11.02 Big Boats 4/1004 My frig (Adler-Barbour, stock on my 2000 h410), gave up the ghost in a creative way this weekend. C
More Canvas Questions: Dodger Quote Ron P at 12:15pm 09.11.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/1181 Hi all,I just got a quote for having a dodger installed on my 83 Catalina 30. The quote is for $16

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Replacing Float Switch Dilemma?! kappykaplan at 5:37pm 08.04.20 Does that switch have a fuse?
Replacing Float Switch Dilemma?! MikeHoncho at 5:13pm 08.04.20
Replacing Float Switch Dilemma?! kappykaplan at 5:13pm 08.04.20 So the pump and the float switch still have power after disconnecting negatives and turning battery
Insurance in Canada? Tedd at 5:12pm 08.04.20 Thanks, everyone. I'll look into both of those options. I also have a quote from BoatSmart, only be
Bow thruster hunter MikeHoncho at 5:08pm 08.04.20 I sincerely hope that Garbonzo is as good or better at his profession than I am at mine. However, I
Is this Boat a good boat? MikeHoncho at 5:06pm 08.04.20
Hunter 38 A/c BobH57 at 4:51pm 08.04.20 My 410 had (has) a 16k unit for the main saloon/forward cabin (original 20 year old Marine Air unit
Beneteau 361 Looking for battery space SCFoster at 4:40pm 08.04.20 Thanks for the picture. On the other side of the plywood wall, under the berth is where my house #1
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ? RockynHilda at 4:35pm 08.04.20 Perhaps @Crazy Dave Condon or @rgranger will have some ideas for you. Thanks Kap
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ? kappykaplan at 4:35pm 08.04.20 Perhaps @Crazy Dave Condon or @rgranger will have some ideas for you.
Beneteau First 35s5 downwind CapitalistSailor at 4:33pm 08.04.20 To embellish the excellent discussion so far, when sailing on a broad reach, let the traveler down t
Beneteau 361 stiff steering SCFoster at 4:33pm 08.04.20 It's not as exceptional as you think. Googled "machine shops" and got 20 located within 20 miles of
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ? RockynHilda at 4:29pm 08.04.20 I do not. With a 37' boat, my keel-stepped mast is stepped and unstepped with a crane. :beer: Aye
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ? kappykaplan at 4:19pm 08.04.20 Got any pointers on the mast raising and lowering Sir? I do not. With a 37' boat, my keel-stepped
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ? RockynHilda at 4:17pm 08.04.20 Got any ideas or do you suspect the hoist is the best way to raise and lower?
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ? RockynHilda at 4:16pm 08.04.20 @RockynHilda , it's a crutch. :beer:
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ? RockynHilda at 4:16pm 08.04.20 Or will a crutch help elevate it to the point of being able to connect?
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ? RockynHilda at 4:14pm 08.04.20 Ya reckon a hoist is the most proficient with this type of connection?
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ? RockynHilda at 4:13pm 08.04.20 Most Likely Kap! I suspected the crotch might get somebody's attention, I like crotch better though!
Beneteau 361 stiff steering CapitalistSailor at 4:13pm 08.04.20 Mechone, I am intrigued by your statement that all the rudder bearings need to be fitted to specific

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