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Bulbs needed for Head and Galley (1) miketcook at 11:39am 07.01.20 Catalina 30 5/1021 Anyone know where I can get bulbs for these lights? I called a couple of places, and they had bulbs
12 volt wiring question. (1) XE3 at 11:05am 07.01.20 Musings With Maine Sail 17/2934 My boat was built in 1980 and has an old Raritan Crown II 50 Amp charger. I finally sat down this we
Sailboat Transport - Looking for a Solution Jimbeaux at 10:56am 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 22/1795 I currently have my boat on the hard in NY state. I have been trying DESPERATELY to get her back up
Inside vent for fresh water problem ontherocks83 at 10:47am 07.01.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 32/4083 I need some advice or recommendations for my fresh water system. The original air vent for the fresh
CNG Tank Refill in Los Angeles? DESPERATE AaronInRedondo at 10:22am 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 7/2372 I've been reluctant to ask, since I see the forum is littered with posts regarding CNG. I'm in Redon
Happy Canada Day 2020 Hunter216 at 7:41am 07.01.20 Sails Call Lounge 8/1022 Wishing everyone has a pleasant July 1.
Removing keel crank handle (1) Tarkus at 7:52pm 06.30.20 Catalina 22 12/1821 I would like to remove the crank cover board and cut and finish a new one. The crank however needs t
O'day Bimini Installation Capri at 6:33pm 06.30.20 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1044 Hi there. I'm in the process of installing a Bimini on my 1981 O'day 22. I'd like your opinion on th
Universal M-18 and M-25 hose between fuel injectors (2) Richard19068 at 5:32pm 06.30.20 Engines and Propulsion 6/1557 On the universal M-18 there is a small hose between the fuel injectors. On the attached pdf it is
Are there any drop in placements for Raymarine E80 Bondar132 at 5:24pm 06.30.20 Ask All Sailors 6/2719 I have an E80 working just fine. I have ST60 instruments and they are fine as well. I am wondering i
Hunter 310 AC BTU Size KenK13623 at 5:23pm 06.30.20 Mid-Size Boats 7/1429 The original AC in our 310 has gone out and will be replacing the unit. Am wondering what BTU size
Is it possible Drinky Crow at 3:16pm 06.30.20 Racing 15/3000 to fraculate a masthead deck stepped rig? I remember reading about how DC did this by removing the w
1-1/2" black water valves (1) steveinusa at 2:29pm 06.30.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/692 What are these type of valves called and any good places to get them?
Balmar magndtic screwdriver TimFromLI at 12:42pm 06.30.20 Engines and Propulsion 4/2846 I have a balmar regulator and just switched my batteries over to flooded from AGM. I never knew what
Repower with Westerbeke or Yanmar? Woodrowbr at 12:41pm 06.30.20 The Cherubini Hunters 18/6130 Trying to decide if I should re-power my 30 1978 Hunter. Currently, it has a YSM 12 which I was fina
Looking for Information on 40.5 Masthead Michael G at 12:36pm 06.30.20 Big Boats 3/827 Looking for a manufacturer and possible a dimensional drawing for Hunter 1993 Legend 40.5 masthead.
White smoke 2001 Westerbeke 30B3 Guan at 10:00am 06.30.20 Engines and Propulsion 13/2169 On my third short outing this year while motoring (1hr) suddenly noticed white smoke even on idling
Loss of Power VelaFella at 9:42am 06.30.20 Big Boats 29/3848 Shakedown cruise yesterday after a year in the slip. Bottom paint was applied a year ago, which usu
Macgregor 25s and Monterey Bay Giro at 9:33am 06.30.20 Ask All Sailors 2/672 Hello everyone: I have my Mac 25 living in Monterey Bay. There are plenty of Macgregor 26 models the
Macgregor 25s and Monterey Bay Giro at 9:25am 06.30.20 Ask All Sailors 0/16

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adding electrical stove Davidasailor26 at 7:06pm 03.10.25 220 V will be hard ies are 600 amps or 600 amp hours each? Amps is their maximum instantaneous curr
Bottom paint question Davidasailor26 at 6:53pm 03.10.25 I wouldn't do anything. Let the paint erode away and maybe someday sand the remaining off. Topside
Oday 22 structural question Timm R Oday25 at 6:41pm 03.10.25 The compression post on our 25 was not glassed into the hull .It was glued onto the port bulkhead .
Roadside assistance Timm R Oday25 at 6:38pm 03.10.25 I've used Farmers and State Farm for towing of trailers when my tow vehicle broke down, . I pay roug
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move Urban Hermit at 6:23pm 03.10.25 All Mississippi Gulf Coast Marinas have Mandatory Evacuations for Hurricanes. Choose Wisely :cool
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move Urban Hermit at 6:21pm 03.10.25 If you are well healed and want to put down deep roots, investigate property along either Palmetto C
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move Urban Hermit at 6:09pm 03.10.25 Any ideas about Gulf Shores or Orange Beach AL area? Highest prices between Mississippi and the Bi
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main Hayden Watson at 5:57pm 03.10.25 That's a nice setup, thanks for the pictures and the description I sent you a PM with more details
Noob. Do you use the mainsail halyard as the main sheet? dlochner at 5:43pm 03.10.25 No. Separate lines, separate purposes.
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main DArcy at 5:28pm 03.10.25 2 230173 230174 230175 230176 That's a nice setup, thanks for the pictures and the de
Bottom paint question dlochner at 5:19pm 03.10.25 Ah thank you for all for the help. The boat does live on the trailer, so I understand the bottom pa
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main (1) Hayden Watson at 5:14pm 03.10.25 Not at the moment. I've got several ideas including switching to 2 line reefing for the second ree
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main (6) Hayden Watson at 5:11pm 03.10.25 @Hayden Watson do you have a batten in yours? It would be great to see how it deploys if you have
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main Hayden Watson at 5:09pm 03.10.25 @Hayden Watson do you have a batten in yours? It would be great to see how it deploys if you have
41DS Windlass Rjm st.petersburg at 4:55pm 03.10.25 I pulled the towel locker out of the forward head and you should see it. While in there, I tapped in
Bottom paint question barney17 at 4:55pm 03.10.25 Ah thank you for all for the help. The boat does live on the trailer, so I understand the bottom pai
Bareboat Tahiti? Will Gilmore at 4:49pm 03.10.25 Great list of names, Ed. I may be heading to Tahiti in a week or so. Plans are still a little fluid
Toilet Issue kloudie1 at 4:27pm 03.10.25 Wow.. I had almost the same thing happen! I think when there is no one in the vee berth, my toilet b
VHF SWR results... BAD ORCA at 4:22pm 03.10.25 They are just a resistor that absorbs the energy and allows the radio to transmit at power like it
Non self tailing winches john6206 at 4:16pm 03.10.25 Thanks for the input everyone. currently owner has put a lot f money into this boat, already has aut

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