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fresh water flush Arrgh at 8:21am 03.27.25 Bigger Boats 59/6739 Anyone ever think of putting in another fresh water tank to use exclusively for flushing? I'm think
Need New Spreader Bracket and Spreader for 1982 H25 (2) Colby D at 5:38pm 03.26.25 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1054 I just bought my first sailboat, which is a 1982 Hunter 25, and I need to get a new spreader and spr
Bavaria 41 anchor sizing boaterbob at 3:27pm 03.26.25 Bavaria 5/4328 Currently I have a CQR 35 lb. Too frequent dragging for me. Want to upsize to what? CQR 45?? change
Alternator Temperature Sensors dlochner at 2:22pm 03.26.25 Musings With Maine Sail 49/7658 On an externally regulated alternator without a dedicated place to attach a temperature sensor, wher
Gaff Rigs Making a Comeback? Foswick at 1:46pm 03.26.25 Ask All Sailors 9/1602 Well, probably not, but it is interesting that we are starting to see new boats with a short-gaff ri
Pearson 36 3HM35F engine mount replacement advice Marty Pearson36 at 12:15pm 03.26.25 Ask All Sailors 1/393 Any advice on how to change engine mounts on Pearson 36 3HM35F. One of the mounts is accessible. The
Cliffside sails SailingLoto at 9:27am 03.26.25 Ask All Sailors 18/2044 Has anyone dealt with Cliffside Sails? I ordered a mainsail from them right after the first of the
WACKY Wednesday...... (1) sailme88 at 5:30am 03.26.25 Ask All Sailors 0/350 230518
Folding Cart Foswick at 3:36pm 03.25.25 Ask All Sailors 16/2072 I was just complaining about how far out we are at our marina, in another thread. Made me remember I
Galley table ideas fred1diver at 2:22pm 03.25.25 Ask All Sailors 20/1841
Any Nissan/Tuhatsu experts out there? azambella at 2:00pm 03.25.25 Ask All Sailors 5/612 I have an old Nissan 2 cycle outboard motor and want to identify it. The "TAG" has worn off so the
DIY Remote Monitoring System (1) Foswick at 1:27pm 03.25.25 Ask All Sailors 15/2733 Last fall, I designed a system that allows me to remotely monitor conditions on my boat. I'm not the
Looking for Sweet 16 owners FulhamKC at 1:18pm 03.25.25 Trailer Sailors 0/671 I am the Vice Commodore for the Sweet 16 Sailing Association and am building a database of all the S
Replacing a cutlass bearing Marty Pearson36 at 12:25pm 03.25.25 Pearson 11/1581 Hi everyone. New to this site. Was going to attempt to replace cutlass bearing on my 1989 Pearson 36
Adding eye straps to C320 toe rail rickr104 at 12:13pm 03.25.25 Mid-Size Boats 11/1827 Hello - I will be adding netting to my lifelines to keep my dog onboard. I'd like to anchor the bo
Diesel engine as generator question? BAD ORCA at 8:14am 03.25.25 Engines and Propulsion 35/4378 Do diesel engines that are used as dedicated land based generators run at very high rpm's? What is
macerator install new location gene thompson at 7:09am 03.25.25 Ask All Sailors 3/526 Can I install my new replacement macerator in a new location that would be higher than the holding t
Anchor/Steaming light with photodiode geoffschultz at 1:03am 03.25.25 Ask All Sailors 11/1540 My current boat has a 360-degree anchor light that also can be used as a 225-degree steaming light.
Sense 43 Florian at 11:25pm 03.24.25 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/520 Hi to everyone here, I just joined this forum and here is my first question: I am planing to buy a S
1986 Hunter 23 mast crutch alternatives? Andrew125i at 10:10pm 03.24.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/528

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What type of hoses last the longest? jaysweet at 4:30pm 12.03.25 I'll change the question to: which hoses should you replace really quickly? On the top of that list,
Has anyone changed the pull rope on a Tohatsu 6? ShawnL at 3:01pm 12.03.25 I'd only try it with a more substantial pair of kicks than those Crocs. Worked with someone who lo
Converting Analog diesel engine instruments to digital Davidasailor26 at 2:50pm 12.03.25 Ok, consider me curious, I already have a pi, can you explain how the pico comes in to play? Where
12 Vdc Distribution and Branch Circuit Schematic Review jssailem at 2:33pm 12.03.25 Go forward, Dave, and electrify your sailing experience.:biggrin:
12 Vdc Distribution and Branch Circuit Schematic Review Dave0963 at 1:51pm 12.03.25 Thank you to all the folks who offered their thoughts. It is reassuring to have a second, third,...
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident arf145 at 12:59pm 12.03.25 Winches and lines can be dangerous with or without electric motors if you add in wind pressure on sa
Funny Friday!!! kappykaplan at 12:04pm 12.03.25 DaveJ, so does the double posting of the image mean you're doubly drunk?
Funny Friday!!! (1) DaveJ at 11:58am 12.03.25 235738235738
Cabin sole Calif. Ted at 11:58am 12.03.25 It was 3/8" teak and holly veneer on my boat, I went to the original supplier who advised me that th
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident thinwater at 11:56am 12.03.25 ... and I also think it will shut down before doing significant bodily damage beyond bruises and br
Cabin sole Paul Benn at 11:21am 12.03.25 It is a teak and holly veneer on thin board. Max 1/4 inch. Just want to replace with same. Catalina
Converting Analog diesel engine instruments to digital fred1diver at 10:25am 12.03.25 Ok, consider me curious, I already have a pi, can you explain how the pico comes in to play? Where d
O'Day 19 Centerboard dlochner at 9:49am 12.03.25 There is definitely some nuance when it comes to what each of us considers a bargain. While I do wa
Cabin sole shemandr at 9:47am 12.03.25 I would start by learning if your sole is made of real boards or a veneer adhered to plywood, or som
O'Day 19 Centerboard Aqualung74 at 9:41am 12.03.25 You make it sound like a bargain There is definitely some nuance when it comes to what each of us
Converting Analog diesel engine instruments to digital Davidasailor26 at 9:21am 12.03.25 Which leads me to the quandary. Do I need this much detail of my boat engine to go sailing? To go
Converting Analog diesel engine instruments to digital Davidasailor26 at 8:56am 12.03.25 Can you give more detail on using the pi to do the is please? I would love to have the info on my a
What type of hoses last the longest? jssailem at 8:41am 12.03.25 A good rephrase of the question. Are there other considerations? How long do you plan to own the b
O'Day 19 Centerboard jssailem at 8:32am 12.03.25 Free time or the commitment to a hobby. What a conundrum. :biggrin:
What type of hoses last the longest? dLj at 8:31am 12.03.25 Let me rephrase my question... Which material would you want your host to be made of if it's in an

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