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Battery in the compressor locker? Mike at 3:29am 09.12.02 Other Sailboats 4/785 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 4/916 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 2/885 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 1/1203 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 1/929 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 4/1663 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 7/837 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 0/1431 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 0/844 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 1/1138 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 2/856 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 2/1361 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 0/971 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 10/1135 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 2/1082 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 4/1620 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 5/919 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 1/1356 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 9/856 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 10/1174 There seem to be nuts, or other threaded device, imbeded in the fiberglass deck where the 2 stanchio

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How do you store Ralph Johnstone at 5:07pm 08.18.20 Plus, I know on my boat at least I couldn't easily keep the drain tube lower than the oil pan All
Capri 18 - is it possible to remove the Furling foil without lowering the mast? justsomeguy at 5:04pm 08.18.20 That is a fantastic idea, thank you! You're welcome.
LITTLE TO NO WIND geoirishbox at 5:01pm 08.18.20 why not put together oar locks on a narrow beam boat, or a sculling station aft, and us oars once in
How do/would you do it? Davidasailor26 at 4:55pm 08.18.20 Yeah, it sounds like Option 1 would work for you. And just to clarify - my previous answers were ba
How do/would you do it? shemandr at 4:53pm 08.18.20 So BlueJ is loaded up with cruising gear :yikes:
Questions About Composting Toilets heritage at 4:40pm 08.18.20 I installed a C-Head in my H-27. The manufacturer recommended that the head not to be vented unless
How do/would you do it? glaufman at 4:18pm 08.18.20 Great responses... thanks... maybe I should've given a little bit more info... We race Flying Scots
Sewage smell Gary Ryan at 4:11pm 08.18.20 Great ideas! I do add some product to the tank that I get from West Marine. Can't remember the nam
Backstay Failure Tally Ho at 3:54pm 08.18.20 Wow, it seems you had multiple things go wrong pretty much at the same time. Looks like the headsta
Checking more off the list cb32863 at 3:53pm 08.18.20 A while back I recommended putting an opening Beckson port in the transom to replce that portlight.
Checking more off the list cb32863 at 3:52pm 08.18.20 Looks good! What is the black box next to the smart plug? When you say "wire the charger" do you
Repairing large swath of balsa core (J/30) PaulK at 3:29pm 08.18.20 This hole looks like it is in the bulkhead/aft end of the cabin trunk. If he removes the inner layer
Sailing and restoring #9874 pclarksurf at 3:03pm 08.18.20 You nailed it! Glad to hear the scene is still happening despite the mess. Will miss this year du
Trailer to San Juan Islands Washington AaronD at 2:54pm 08.18.20 I just posted a bit of a trip report on my thread and thought I'd link it here too. And a few notes
Repairing large swath of balsa core (J/30) dlochner at 2:51pm 08.18.20 The way we fixed that type of problem, although not as extensive, in the J24 was to drill small tes
Sailing and restoring #9874 (8) AaronD at 2:46pm 08.18.20 San Juans (Redux) We just got back from a couple weeks in the San Juans (We loved last year's trip,
Capri 18 - is it possible to remove the Furling foil without lowering the mast? Hunter216 at 2:45pm 08.18.20 There are numerous threads on SBO about how to use gin poles along with your mainsheet (increases me
Repairing large swath of balsa core (J/30) JRacer at 2:33pm 08.18.20 The way we fixed that type of problem, although not as extensive, in the J24 was to drill small test
Capri 18 - is it possible to remove the Furling foil without lowering the mast? JonnyEp at 2:18pm 08.18.20 That is a fantastic idea, thank you!
How do you store Justin_NSA at 2:16pm 08.18.20 Now that I have a box mounted to my yard trailer, it goes in there. Near the boat but not in it.

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