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24 AWG Wire Red_Dog at 3:13pm 04.16.20 Ask All Sailors 28/5294 I do not like radio/navigation device manufacturers. Has anyone found first, a stripping/crimping to
Freshman sailor asking for advice Klaussic at 1:49pm 04.16.20 Ask All Sailors 51/4662
J Hook Terminal Ends, Z Spar? (1) GSBNY at 12:52pm 04.16.20 Ask All Sailors 9/1020
Good Old Boat Magazine dlochner at 12:51pm 04.16.20 Sails Call Lounge 0/477 Good Old Boat Magazine is providing free access to the digital editions for the March/April, May/Jun
SigmaDrive - good investment for some (?) Justin_NSA at 10:46am 04.16.20 Engines and Propulsion 6/2338 Just when I think I want to cancel my Sail magazine subscription they print something interesting t
Dutch backpackers buy a boat to escape from 'coronavirus in Australia' DArcy at 10:36am 04.16.20 Sails Call Lounge 2/503 I'm not sure if these guys are trying to find a way home or just looking for adventure. Probably a b
Norwegian Wood, a video Brian D at 9:44am 04.16.20 Sails Call Lounge 9/803 Since we (mainly me) are stuck at home, I thought I would add my latest video of a song I recorded.
Solar Panel Type and Installation Tips Geoff E at 9:19am 04.16.20 Ask All Sailors 16/4023 Hi All. I have a Hunter 336 and am looking to install a solar panel over top of the bimini cover at
Hunter 26 Steering Config ArtVandelay at 6:42am 04.16.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/984 Hi Everyone, I hope everybody is doing well and staying healthy. I have a 94 Hunter 26 that had a
Recommendations for a solar battery maintainer Erbardy at 5:29am 04.16.20 Ask All Sailors 14/3410 I have a Catalina 22. I have a 12 volt battery that powers for LED cabin lights and to low current a
Motor for Capri 18 john6206 at 3:12pm 04.15.20 Smaller Boats 6/955
Sliding hatch runner material? Sefuller at 3:01pm 04.15.20 Ask All Sailors 6/1719 I have purchased a new acrylic sliding hatch for our Oday 39. The original is 35 years old, and has
Aftermarket Rudder System Help (3) ScourgeOfTheHudson at 2:24pm 04.15.20 Ask All Sailors 13/1341 Hello Hivemind, I'm hoping someone can help me out as I'm stumped as to the proper install of my ru
Winter In the Water vortac555 at 2:23pm 04.15.20 Ask All Sailors 12/955 Hey All Up here on Long Island. Considering next year to leave the boat in the water during the wi
modifications to allow sail slugs to go lower in the mast track. (1) Willie G at 2:22pm 04.15.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/3424 I have a 2009 Beneteau 31, and I would like to modify the method that the slugs are stopped at the b
GFCI outlets, Engine blower switch, and CO detector (1) ToddS at 1:17pm 04.15.20 Ask All Sailors 18/1939 My (new) insurance company is insisting on a few changes to things on the boat... some reasonable...
H260 Line Drawing Available? (1) BobSail at 12:30pm 04.15.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1149 Does anyone know where I might find a relatively high-resolution copy of the Hunter 260 line drawing
Engine Swap agg212 at 12:19pm 04.15.20 Engines and Propulsion 1/628 I currently have a an 1-cylinder Yanmar YSM12 (original to the boat from 1979). I am looking to repl
Sailor Rescued 200 Miles off Jersey Coast bawlmer at 12:02pm 04.15.20 Ask All Sailors 31/2236 A 25 foot sailboat caught fire and its single hand crew had to be rescued. The story states the boat
Keel won't fully drop Willemvan at 8:20am 04.15.20 Smaller Boats 15/1011 This spring I changed the uphaul rope on my keel. Since I put it in the water the keel will only dro

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Installing a EV-100 Cable question (1) jviss at 5:08am 07.09.24 If I understand your physical network correctly, and I recall my STNG networking correctly, and that
electric windlass dlochner at 4:30am 07.09.24 The decision to use a horizontal or vertical windlass depends on the chain fall. If the chain has to
standing rigging got looser east coaster at 4:08am 07.09.24 Had the same issue on my previous boat a 1983 Catalina 30, mast stepped on deck. Removed deck step o
Yanmar Diesel cooling blockage at street nipple to exhaust bris59 at 7:51pm 07.08.24 All - thanks for the replies! I did a methodical step by step replacing the impellor on my 3GM30F a
Installing a EV-100 Cable question Tally Ho at 6:38pm 07.08.24
standing rigging got looser Project_Mayhem at 6:29pm 07.08.24 It takes a few sails every spring to get the stays tight on my boat. Mast step was rebuilt.
What are these tracks used for? Rick Webb at 6:21pm 07.08.24 Thought the pulley was the round part inside the block
Installing a EV-100 Cable question Don Crowther at 6:17pm 07.08.24 So the white goes from the p70 to the T and then the blue will go to the 5 way connector block. Wha
What are these tracks used for? ggrizzard at 6:12pm 07.08.24 I had a rough day... I needed a good laugh. Thanks Guys (and Gals)! DEI strikes again... :laugh:
CITRISTRIP to strip varnish? nightowle at 6:00pm 07.08.24 It works, but it's tedious.....it's not magic. It will take multiple applications if the varnish is
Line diameter catsails8 at 5:48pm 07.08.24
What are these tracks used for? Will Gilmore at 5:38pm 07.08.24 I did not know that about the term pulley. I grew-up with boats and they will always have the prono
Water Tank Replacement or Removal MikeHoncho at 5:38pm 07.08.24 my aluminum tank started leaking around the outlet. I cut a large access port on its top. I took m
electric windlass jssailem at 5:29pm 07.08.24 Taking you query apart, I provide the information I used in my installation. Your requirements may
Coaming trim install? ggrizzard at 5:21pm 07.08.24 Many port lights were attached/sealed with silicone. Nothing the residue touches afterwards will eve
Anybody know how to use go home feature or equivilent on Navionics. jssailem at 5:14pm 07.08.24 When trying to learn a new APP or piece of software/hardware I have always found reading the manual
Installing a EV-100 Cable question (3) jssailem at 5:11pm 07.08.24 Here is the SeatalkNG manual. Blue is back bone. You want tat to get the data to near the control th
insurance policy for Alden 38' Johnb at 5:05pm 07.08.24 What about companies you are already buying from for house, car etc.
FEEDBACK - Thoughts on refinishing sole on 1997 Beneteau ggrizzard at 4:54pm 07.08.24 I've seen worse. Hell, I had worse! But, as they say, "That'll buff right out" :biggrin: Seriousl
cabin steps knackers at 4:35pm 07.08.24 search ali express under boat decking foam, should find individual strips with eiher black or white

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