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P420 instrument wiring Bob Idler at 1:33am 12.24.01 Big Boats 1/1037 This may or may not be specific to the 420, but if the boat's instruments are mounted over the compa
When to add a Spinnaker Don Allen at 7:14am 12.30.01 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1285 From what I've read, flying a Spinnaker can be a whole new sailing experience but also requiring a r
How Easy to lower / raise Mast? Darren Mayes at 12:16am 12.24.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2165 I am considering purchasing a condo in Jacksonville that has water access that is limited by two fix
Message to Bill Murray of S/V Good Faith Jerry Smith at 5:56am 12.30.01 Ask All Sailors 0/967 Bill,You recently responded to a message that I posted concerning BVI Charter Advice. Your informa
1987 HUNTER 23 MANUAL Guest at 2:41am 12.30.01 Ask All Sailors 2/2558 I JUST RECEIVED MY 1987 HUNTER 23 AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT THIS YEAR. MY PREVIOUS BOAT WAS A SPARKMAN AND
SEASONS GREETINGS Jay Eaton at 10:34pm 12.23.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/775 I send a personal holiday wish to all on the HOW. And from the Northern Star Hunter Sailing Associat
Made an offer Jim M at 11:20pm 12.29.01 Mid-Size Boats 5/857 Hi:I've gone
Trailer Extensions Jim Eddleman at 10:19pm 12.29.01 Other Sailboats 1/814 Actualy, it is an Ericson but this site was recommended. I have a Suburban that is over the back
Hunter 26 questions John Powell at 9:35pm 12.23.01 Smaller Boats 7/1362 I am currently without a sail boat, a condition I intend to remedy in the very near future. I have h
How to seal window leak while wet? Bob Camarena at 12:36pm 12.29.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1543 One of the windows on my 1981 C-30 is leaking between the gasket and the glass. I know there have b
Mainsheet and Halyards run aft Mike Pilgrim at 10:37am 12.29.01 Smaller Boats 7/957 There are 2 things I am wondering about doing that I think would be an improvement on the H 18.5. I
SSB ground plane in Hunter 410? Guest at 8:05am 12.29.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1077 Has anyone added an SSB to the Hunter 410? If so, were any special accomodations made? Especially t
Puget Sound Ron Stephanson at 6:41am 12.29.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1311 Would like info on Clubs,rentals(23-26), or general info on Puget Sound. Will be going mid June, mig
Puerto Penasco Kevin at 3:24am 12.29.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1109 I am considering trailering to Puerto Penasco and sailing for a bit. Can anyone share their experien
C27 vs. Ericson 27 Brian at 1:20am 12.29.01 Mid-Size Boats 5/4984 Sold my 22, will be buying a bigger boat very soon. I loved by C22 but have outgrown it. I am lookin
Oil Pressure lite Butch at 10:59pm 12.28.01 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1026 After motoring(30 to 60 minutes) out the ICW to sail area with no problems, we raise the sails, kill
"Leaking Keel" Greg Wilson at 10:14pm 12.28.01 Mid-Size Boats 3/1403 A friend told me recently that when he hauled his Catalina 30 out of the water for the season he act
Whisker Pole John Frederick at 9:28pm 12.28.01 Smaller Boats 7/925 I was looking for information on using a whisker pole with the Doyle 110 Jib on my 240. Has anyone d
C-22 Winch replacements Tanner at 12:33pm 12.28.01 Smaller Boats 1/857 Time to replace the Arco 6s. What have you other folks used as replacements? The Harken 8 and Lewm
Used ballast trailerable boat would you buy? C.Benny at 9:47am 12.28.01 Ask All Sailors 8/1231 I'm looking for a trailerable sailboat within about 3000 lbs including trailer. Sleeps 5 ( 2 adluts

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Propane locker Michael Davis at 5:45pm 05.25.20 When you build your propane locker make it for more than a 5# bottle. We carry 2x20# and occasionall
La catboat at 5:38pm 05.25.20 On my 15 ft catboat I have the Garmin Striker Plus 4CV ($179. @ almost any marine store) with trans
Custom Pieces Jacktar at 5:35pm 05.25.20 Well only if you add a third wench, salty dog!
Jacktar at 5:33pm 05.25.20 Over kill, only need an upper and a lower bolt on each side with a good backer inside. Of course if
Temp range? DaveJ at 5:26pm 05.25.20 The flex vanes are about to break off and lodge in your exchanger. JamesG, much better response th
Screws into fiberglass jaysweet at 5:14pm 05.25.20 Have you visited the J30 Class Association website? They would be a prime source for boat construc
Screws into fiberglass jaysweet at 5:14pm 05.25.20 In the photo you posted, everything in the bilge is wood covered by fiberglass. The hull is cored w
New Main Sail Options VanIslandGuy at 5:06pm 05.25.20 Full battens and lazy jacks make life much easier sailing short handed. If I ease all the tension o
Screws into fiberglass dlochner at 4:57pm 05.25.20 Have you visited the J30 Class Association website? They would be a prime source for boat construct
Propane locker MetricMountie at 4:49pm 05.25.20 Paul, I didn't convert a locker but I did make a locker that was rail mounted that held two tanks.
Battery charger (1) sail sfbay at 4:41pm 05.25.20 Please find attached the manual for the Charles 5000SP charger manual.
Catching up on sailing history - Joshua Slocum Michael Davis at 4:40pm 05.25.20
Screws into fiberglass jaysweet at 4:40pm 05.25.20 Not necessarily. I was just thinking, it sounded like a fairly non-critical application with littl
Battery charger Mirwin at 4:39pm 05.25.20 Thanks
Battery charger sail sfbay at 4:36pm 05.25.20 I will send you the manual for the 5000 tomorrow. Never had a charger fry batteries but the never h
Battery charger Mirwin at 4:28pm 05.25.20 Yes it is the Charles 5000 20 amp 12 volt. If you can find the manual that would be great! I just
Battery charger sail sfbay at 4:24pm 05.25.20 Wow that was fast!! Was it the Charles 2000? Do you need the online manual assuming I can find one?
Battery charger Mirwin at 4:18pm 05.25.20 Thanks for the link to the battery charger. We have ordered one
Battery charger (1) sail sfbay at 3:56pm 05.25.20 Emarineinc reportedly sells an in-kind replacement. However, if you want to spend less you can sour
Battery charger valcour at 3:54pm 05.25.20 That charles charger is known to fry batteries (including a battery explosion on my boat). I would

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