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VHF radio for a particular application walt at 7:37am 01.07.20 Trailer Sailors 40/4470 I am looking to re-do my VHF radio system on my trailer sailor and want it to work for a couple situ
Motorboats Prohibited (1) Rabe at 6:45am 01.07.20 Ask All Sailors 15/1480 Over the holiday, I went to the Manatee Conservation Center in Fort Pierce, FL. There was a group of
Electric Winch to Step Mast (1) 1SG RET at 6:29am 01.07.20 Trailer Sailors 29/5723 I just bought a 3500 lb electric winch with wireless remote with the idea of mounting it (preferably
O'day 22 Mast Location (2) mmuldoon at 5:48am 01.07.20 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1774 I posted this in the general forum and was directed here. Apologies to those who have already seen i
Replacing Traveller Line on Track Car (2) Pacata at 7:18pm 01.06.20 Ask All Sailors 12/1345 I need to replace the mainsheet traveller control line. I am guessing I need to remove the alan wre
Halyard shackles fred1diver at 6:15pm 01.06.20 Ask All Sailors 12/2846
Re-rigging outhaul and reef lines on a 1986 Hunter 3r SFLsailor at 6:15pm 01.06.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1874 I have a 1986 Hunter 34. I sail her off the coast of South Florida. I have owned her for almost 3 ye
Electrolysis question Capt Robbie at 5:02pm 01.06.20 Ask All Sailors 8/1083 Just looked at a friends boat this weekend that was in salt water for one season, Apirl - October.
Electrical Mystery Waltsailor at 4:55pm 01.06.20 Big Boats 10/1838 Had an electrical mystery that I need help with. When I plug my shore power into a 115 volt 15 amp
Water Filter/strainer Sailgunner at 4:11pm 01.06.20 Big Boats 12/1371 Has anyone replaced the crappy water strainer on their freshwater system? Not much room on my 410 bu
Documentation renewal ifmdalvey at 3:08pm 01.06.20 Ask All Sailors 7/1001 Be wary when applying online for renewal. I know there are scamming companies out there but yet aga
Hunter 29.5 Sewage Smell CapeCodGC at 2:19pm 01.06.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/414 I have just purchased a 29.5, and have noticed the odor in the boat and in all of the fabrics and cu
O'day 22 Mast Location (2) mmuldoon at 1:47pm 01.06.20 Ask All Sailors 21/3718 I have owned an O'day 22 for about 5 years now. I have always found it funny that my mast was not lo
dripless shaft seal . sailor5017 at 4:10pm 01.05.20 Big Boats 2/726 going to install dripless shaft seal on 2006 H 41 DS . I kn ow its 1 1/4 shaft . Can anyone tell m
Beneteau First 35s5 offshore? TButler at 3:35pm 01.05.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/2474 I purchased a 1993 First 35s5 and just got into the Great Lakes (Erie) at the end of last season. J
Port lights Brian D at 3:14pm 01.05.20 Ask All Sailors 24/3321 What material is used in port lights? Is it real glass or maybe Lexar, or plexiglass or some kind of
Sailing Cedar Key Close Call at 12:18pm 01.05.20 Ask All Sailors 8/2200 I am heading to Cedar Key for a few days later this month and am considering towing my 17 ft O day D
cockit slider leak BugOutBoat at 9:44am 01.05.20 Ask All Sailors 4/850 Hunter 460 cockpit slider leaks when it rains. We believe it has something to do with the embedded s
In-Mast Mainsail question Frank H at 9:04am 01.05.20 Catalina 310 17/2501 Fellow 310 owners/sail manufacturers I've had my 310 for two years now and I have in-mast furling. I
This is why we can't have nice things. justsomeguy at 8:42am 01.05.20 Sails Call Lounge 33/3273 Sensitive new-age guys! :laugh:

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Auto Pilot fixable? dlochner at 11:09am 06.23.24 Battery One is dead. If I am reading your data correctly, the voltage at battery one is 9.5 volts wi
mast attach points Joe at 10:54am 06.23.24 OK back, here is a photo If the extra hole is a foot or so above the Tack (forward low corner of s
Auto Pilot fixable? Anchor Lady at 10:39am 06.23.24 I think it would be helpful to know the voltage at the failing device when it is troublesome before
Auto Pilot fixable? Anchor Lady at 10:39am 06.23.24 Searching for unicorns are you? :biggrin: First check the electrical connections, make sure all o
Auto Pilot fixable? Anchor Lady at 10:38am 06.23.24 Update and voltage and usage for autopilot issues: Disconnect Shore power: Battery at 13.9 V Run t
Looking for source for used roller furling and jib. Stu Jackson at 10:35am 06.23.24 so the sail will finish in a neat pile on the foredeck. Joe's right. Another trick is to sail on
Looking for source for used roller furling and jib. Joe at 10:26am 06.23.24 Rigging an inexpensive "jib downhaul" will solve most of the issues that make one thinks they need r
mast attach points dlochner at 10:17am 06.23.24 The holes are for reefing. The lower sail slugs do not attach to the sail, rather a thin strong line
Hunter Passage 42 forward head seawater hose clogged Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:10am 06.23.24 37038-2012 is the part # for a jabsco toilet 12v solenoid valve with vented loop. However, replacing
mast attach points (1) Fly4rfun at 9:50am 06.23.24 OK back, here is a photo
B331 Bilge Pump electrical Issues jssailem at 9:11am 06.23.24 Trace wires... The common suspect is connections. They are exposed and often the site of corrosion.
Looking for source for used roller furling and jib. morbidfollower at 8:30am 06.23.24 There's nothing "wrong" with having a hank-on jib or genoa. People have been using them for a (rea
Head treatment Calif. Ted at 8:19am 06.23.24 I've been using Odorlos (liquid) for a couple decades now, there is no "head" odor on my boat. If th
Looking for source for used roller furling and jib. ShawnL at 8:04am 06.23.24 There's nothing "wrong" with having a hank-on jib or genoa. People have been using them for a (real
Looking for source for used roller furling and jib. shemandr at 6:46am 06.23.24 Here's a directory. Warning: This is not a secure site. http://www.allaboutsalvage.com/marine/cali
Looking for source for used roller furling and jib. shemandr at 6:39am 06.23.24 There are marine salvage yards. But I don't know of any outside of Florida and the NE. Maybe a loc
Blown exhaust not enough I guess odaydokay at 6:04am 06.23.24 Many thanks to you both for checking in. Very useful thinking from both of you and much appreciate
Looking for source for used roller furling and jib. justsomeguy at 5:40am 06.23.24 relatively inexpensive good new components. Check out CDI roller furlers.
Thermostat (1) UpperPintle at 5:35am 06.23.24 Did you resolve your engine thermostat question? I also have a M5444 and the manual specs running t
Head treatment thinwater at 5:22am 06.23.24

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