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Add a Simrad TP10? Dick at 1:18pm 05.10.02 Smaller Boats 10/1264 I need an extra set of hands. Sail on small inland lakes. Don't need to integrate with GPS. Just nee
Halyards Gene at 1:14pm 05.10.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/952 Those of you who went to rope with out changing sheaves; What type and size of rope did you use. My
Adding Weight Close to the Stern on a 25' Mr. Chips at 12:45pm 05.10.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1035 I am going through a complete refit for a Hunter 25', and was considering the addition of one large
cap shrouds Mark at 11:22am 05.10.02 Smaller Boats 3/977 There has been lots of discussion about tension of rigging on the 260 however there has't (I think )
Gulf of Mexico Cruising - Need Advice Steve Hall at 11:03am 05.10.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1086 Fellow Members,I am going to make my first ocean trip from Panama City to Pensacola via Ft. Walton
Refrigerator insulation Madeline at 10:53am 05.10.02 Other Sailboats 1/753 What is a perfect way to insulate around the outside of my refrigerator, which is suspended in mid-a
suothern Ca cruiseing Austin at 9:15am 05.10.02 Other Sailboats 0/692 I am going north to the Channel Islands, Santa Barbarba and perhaps up to San Simione this July and
Location of VHF on H260 Reinhold Fussle at 8:58am 05.10.02 Smaller Boats 6/899 I am installing a VHF radio on my 260. What is the the best location?
Size question Scott Mathey at 7:24am 05.10.02 Ask All Sailors 12/1855 When the coast gaurd and /or ports have small craft advisory, in this case, what size down is consid
Cowl Vents Domenech at 5:25am 05.10.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1032 I would like to install one or two cowl vents in my cat-30 can someone give me some idea what would
SLOW MOTORING PAT at 5:16am 05.10.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/966 WHEN MOTORING SLOWLY IN A NARROW MARINA IN SOMEWHAT WINDY CONDITIONS, SHOULD I HAVE THE RUDDERS AND/
Question for Mark Cooper Tony at 1:51am 05.10.02 Smaller Boats 2/869 Mark,I notice from your postings that you are in the Dallas area. I may have the opportunity to mov
using the dousing sock carisea at 1:30am 05.10.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/935 I bought a used passage 42 that came with an asym spinnaker and a dousing sock. I have pretty much f
Really Reading Radar Gary Wyngarden at 12:45am 05.10.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1103 I finally finished installing my new (first) radar on Monday afternoon. Yesterday was sunny and rela
M-25 alternator bracket Al at 12:10am 05.10.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/1013 I know this has been covered, but can't find it in archives. Where can I get the upgrade for the al
Up the Mast Chris Gonzales at 11:54pm 05.09.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/740 After installing a new Garhauer rigid boom vang I needed to remove the dreaded topping lift. It took
Up the Mast Chris Gonzales at 11:46pm 05.09.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/871 After installing a new Garhauer rigid boom vang I needed to remove the dreaded topping lift. It took
Shocked in the Parking Lot ! dan at 11:27pm 05.09.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1061 A lightening storm approaches while sailing in the Colorado Rockies......... You dash to the Mari
Frank Conley, I need the right e-mail address Tom Ehmke at 9:45pm 05.09.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1113 I sent you a long-winded e-mail which was undeliverable at the tigerfuel address you gave me.Post y
Prop shaft play Ken DeLacy at 3:09pm 05.09.02 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2272 Greeting all, Slight vibration (other than the normal vibrations)is felt on the cockpit sole while m

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2008 Beneteau Oceanis - Engine battery alarm on while battery appears to be appropriately charged. miraculix at 3:21pm 07.26.20 Hi all, Thank you very much for your help and advice! With the information, I will try to narrow d
Catalina 310 Chainplates removal? valcour at 3:15pm 07.26.20 One way is to count how many half turns you relase the shroud, And replace with the same number of t
A week in Jamaica valcour at 3:09pm 07.26.20 That 2nd reef will keep the admiral happy. Best investment we made many moons ago
Newbie question on rearranging deck hardware, sealing holes, drilling new ones... (2) sail sfbay at 3:08pm 07.26.20 Thanks for the photos!! The cam cleat on the starboard and port side and rope clutch on the port sid
Does this boat exist? stickinthemud57 at 3:02pm 07.26.20 In response the last batch of posts: A trimaran would be great, but I would not want to add raising
Ransomware strikes Garmin for $10M BobbyFunn at 3:01pm 07.26.20 I dont think most people understand how difficult is is to make a sever secure. To observe anything
New sails Mark Maulden at 3:01pm 07.26.20 Congrats John! Looks like things are coming together! I remember anchoring in Port Ludlow way back i
Voltmeter envisionvenicefl at 3:00pm 07.26.20 Mine has the same problem. I replaced an amp meter with a volt meter and when the key is turned, whi
cherubini lost Ralph Johnstone at 2:58pm 07.26.20 we had her about 50% restored Must have been like losing part of your soul. Sorry to hear of you
Ransomware strikes Garmin for $10M ggrizzard at 2:56pm 07.26.20 I avoid the drama and just hand steer and use a wind vane. :biggrin:
bunk lube Ralph Johnstone at 2:55pm 07.26.20 I did the "MacGregor Shimmy" it was SO MUCH easier! Could you elaborate upon this or is it "inapp
Garmin 440 s Jac123 at 2:55pm 07.26.20 Could this be the result of the Garmin ransom? The news said it affected Garmin systems. Google "g
Newbie question on rearranging deck hardware, sealing holes, drilling new ones... docsooner08 at 2:54pm 07.26.20 That should have read: do I FILL the entire thru-hull hole with the gelcoat substance or use some o
Daysailer III, centerboard lines stuck John G. Davis at 2:53pm 07.26.20 The centerboard is stuck in the up position on mine also. Not sure why as I had it lowered and clean
Gray Enterprise Portlights sail sfbay at 2:52pm 07.26.20 See post #9 on painting the exterior frame in the thread below OR replace the entire port widow, whi
Newbie question on rearranging deck hardware, sealing holes, drilling new ones... (2) docsooner08 at 2:52pm 07.26.20 Here are the wide views - so again do I feel the entire thru-hull whole with the hel oat substance o
Update on my 170 BobbyFunn at 2:42pm 07.26.20 Nice update! Keep getting out there. Need more info as it's full on summer here so the sailing is
Peek a Boo shutters ggrizzard at 2:41pm 07.26.20 I had to go to a tarp/awning to make a difference.
Ransomware strikes Garmin for $10M Hunter216 at 2:35pm 07.26.20 Hack that WiFi and you have control of my boat internal network. I suppose that would be possible
cherubini lost kloudie1 at 2:14pm 07.26.20 Tough to lose something that you've put lots of work into.. Sorry to hear.

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