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Hi, I am putting this out for some thoughts from the group. I have a Hunter 33 sailboat. I just inst
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Hey Gang, I have a very old Standard Horizon VHF Radio. It is probably 20 years old. Antenna is on
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On my 2000 340, this is going to be the 4th Jabsco Fresh Water Pump I have to replace. This one las
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Does anyone lock the CB when sailing?
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Im looking at installing a new prop on my 1987 Hunter Legend 45. Its powered by the standard issue
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Does anyone know if the C15 traveler pole installed across the cockpit is a structural member or can
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Just wanted to say thanks to Lance. Our family are new Oday 23 owners. Helped me out with rigging
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So the transmission on my 2002 Catalina 28 died last week. The shaft would not turn in either forwar
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Hello all my wife and I are new to this forum. We just recently purchased a Sirius 21. Does anybody
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Battery "box"
jssailem at 8:26am 01.19.25
Sounds like a great project. How will the wood react if the sulfuric acid in the battery boils out
entry level electronics
jssailem at 8:16am 01.19.25
1. sailing in done in protected waters, rivers sound etc never offshore sailing. 2. not much room 3
entry level electronics
dlochner at 7:48am 01.19.25
The simplest solution is a Speed/Depth/Temperature transducer networked to a Chartplotter, like the
Prefer to trailer
Urban Hermit at 7:19am 01.19.25
First, about that age thing. When I turned 70 I was in a small harbor in the Abacos about halfway t
entry level electronics
JBP-PA at 7:06am 01.19.25
Well, your current cell phone is cheapest. With Navionics Boating app, OpenCPN, AquaMaps or whateve
Prefer to trailer
Urban Hermit at 6:49am 01.19.25
Dunno how relevant this is to the question du jour, especially since I know nothing about mooring.
windlass installation need your suggestions
Terry Cox at 6:32am 01.19.25
Though the counter is identified as MAXWELL it is made by a New Zealand LTD company . Ours was mad
windlass installation need your suggestions
sailme88 at 5:49am 01.19.25
Hmm. Different experience here. Talked to a rep who answered my technical questions and sent me a d
How did you support your engine for installation of motor mounts.
dlochner at 4:50am 01.19.25
1994 Hunter 40.5 Yanmar 4JH2E My new Ellebogen motor mounts have arrived. How did you support or j
Wiring Diagram Question.
dlochner at 4:44am 01.19.25
lol...someone needs to lock this thread asap. The last page of replies has already added about $15
How did you support your engine for installation of motor mounts.
Captain Larry-DH at 3:46am 01.19.25
Used a come-along to hoist it from above, suspended from a 4x4 placed across the hatch opening. Coul
How did you support your engine for installation of motor mounts.
danstanford at 3:11am 01.19.25
Anything that will fit in there and be removable after the new mounts are in should be fine. A sciss
Wiring Diagram Question.
BAD ORCA at 9:01pm 01.18.25
Styrofoam panels with Velcro can be put up and taken down easily and made into complex shapes. Duct
Sarasota Bay Returning
patrickfarley at 9:00pm 01.18.25
Decision made. No more canoe to sailboat boarding trips. I will find a dock for the sailboat. If
Wiring Diagram Question.
BAD ORCA at 7:49pm 01.18.25
Take a look at these. I have 2 on my boat. They can be located out of the way in a cabinet or with
Rust inhibitor
NYSail at 7:15pm 01.18.25
I've used both. Ospho can't hold a candle to POR15. The comparison is table wine vs. uncut moonsh
Wiring Diagram Question.
dlochner at 6:28pm 01.18.25
Take a look at these. I have 2 on my boat. They can be located out of the way in a cabinet or with s
23-2. I think there's (two) leaks in my keel - is this a big deal?
Project_Mayhem at 4:53pm 01.18.25
Did someone screw a bilge pump in to your bilge? I the keel crack on my O'Day 25 when we hit -30F
Estimate??
Project_Mayhem at 4:13pm 01.18.25
I prefer single axle trailers because I can make some crazy turns possible without destroying my tir
Wiring Diagram Question.
BAD ORCA at 4:03pm 01.18.25
The jerry cans sold in the US are a PITA because of the spouts, they weren't designed to be used on

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