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50 HP Suzuki outboard on my 26M Biddyyyhz at 11:32am 04.04.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/836 I was wondering if people can tell me what size of a propeller they are using on a their 26m sailboa
Mask protection.... (2) rpludwig at 3:07am 04.04.20 Sails Call Lounge 13/1794 Going shopping for provisions, being old ' cautious during these times I prefer to wear a mask, Whic
Any ideas on boat type and keel (2) AlanCa at 7:54pm 04.03.20 Trailer Sailors 15/2047 Hi. I have a 16 ft (approx) trailer sailer that i presumed was made in Australia that i am trying to
Removing the backstay on a 1990 B&R Rig (2) Steverhnm at 6:18pm 04.03.20 Big Boats 18/3263 I sure would like to ditch my backstay. I have a 1990 Hunter 35.5 with an adjustable Backstay. I k
Best material to reseat new side windows on Catalina 30 look4judy at 4:53pm 04.03.20 Catalina 30 4/2272 We are replacing the solid side windows on our Catalina 30. What is the best material to seat the ne
2008 Hunter 38 Anchor rode length Damspacher at 2:03pm 04.03.20 Big Boats 15/3404 Just got a (new to me) 08 38 Haven't had a chance to check out the anchor rode yet. Can someone tell
Questions for work on my new Catalina 22 Erbardy at 1:49pm 04.03.20 Ask All Sailors 26/3380 I bought a new catalina 22. I am doing a fair amount of work on it. I would like to ask some quest
History and limitations of satellite imagery Ed Caldwell at 9:49am 04.03.20 Weather and Forecasting 1/820 While this article is intended for aviation readers, much of it also applies to marine weather and m
Water Tank Inspection Port nveater at 8:57am 04.03.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 15/6365 The bad or good thing about the stay at home mandates is that I at least start thinking up new proje
Hello all Orbweaver at 7:35am 04.03.20 Trailer Sailors 18/2245 Hi all, I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Greg, I live near Missoula, MT and I own 2 Clark San
Rebedding Chainplates & Painting Suggestions Team118 at 6:53am 04.03.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1701 Hello all. Biting the bullet this year. I've began stripping all the equipment off deck so that I c
US Spar furler drum removal (2) richk at 4:36am 04.03.20 Ask All Sailors 16/4063 I have an in-mast furler drum from US Spar. I'm trying to remove it. Has anyone out there done thi
Boom/traveler/mainsheet...Cockpit renovation with bimini! Help! (1) Cascade27 at 10:24pm 04.02.20 Ask All Sailors 23/3746 I own a 27' Cascade and I would like to make more room in my cockpit area for a bimini with full cov
Goodbye, Farewell and Amen (1) gpd955 at 6:14pm 04.02.20 Ask All Sailors 9/1118 Hello all. It has been a long time since I have been on. My son is a hockey player and 2 seasons a
Lancer 36 Helm Accessories (2) Wavehog at 6:03pm 04.02.20 Parts Search 2/545 Aloha all, Pretty basic inquiry... looking for replacement top piece for my existing helm. It does
Long shaft vs short shaft Leein207 at 3:20pm 04.02.20 Ask An Oday Owner 13/7047 Hey all! I have a 192 and shopping for a new motor. Has anyone used a short shaft with good results?
RG8X/LMR240 VHF Radio Connector assembly Brian D at 1:37pm 04.02.20 SSB and Ham Operators 3/1207 I would like to discuss how I put UHF (PL259) connector on my cables. Once upon a time I would add
Where to put chart plotter and other instruments Mike Oldak at 1:02pm 04.02.20 Big Boats 5/1267 I just received my Axoim 9 and want to install it along with my ST60 tri-data, ST4000 auto pilot and
The Sailboat Owner's Blues Will Gilmore at 12:31pm 04.02.20 Sails Call Lounge 15/1744 I couldn't sleep the other night, so... What do you think? Can you guys do something with this? An
Mac 26D forestay chain plate Ms Hope at 11:02am 04.02.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 25/4029 On Our 1988 26D the forestay chain plate is loose. I only see one bolt that is on the starboard sid

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3GM30F Alternator Query Davidasailor26 at 9:46am 12.22.24 You may start wearing out belts very quickly.... I'd strongly suggest a dual v belt at a minimum fo
Moisture prevention.... Ralph Johnstone at 9:46am 12.22.24 Ralph, I believe he is strenuously agreeing with MFD. You obviously get out much more than I do.
3GM30F Alternator Query Davidasailor26 at 9:44am 12.22.24 @Davidasailor26 , do you have an external alternator regulator controlling your 80A alternator ? N
Moisture prevention.... kappykaplan at 9:42am 12.22.24 Ralph, I believe he is strenuously agreeing with MFD.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year kappykaplan at 9:40am 12.22.24 Right back atcha, Claude! May you and yours have a delightful Christmas and prosperous New Year. :
3GM30F Alternator Query Ralph Johnstone at 9:37am 12.22.24 When discharged below 60% SOC my 300AH of AGM absorb about 50A @Davidasailor26 , do you have an e
Moisture prevention.... Ralph Johnstone at 9:30am 12.22.24 @Mika1 , I don't get out much. Could you please explain ..................
Mooring from GA to NC shemandr at 8:56am 12.22.24 You may be able to take advantage of the Jensen Beach Mooring Field just South of the Jensen Beach C
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year PNWE36 at 8:52am 12.22.24 Been on this site for many years now and I certainly am thankful to the crew that puts it up and a
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year jssailem at 8:40am 12.22.24 Thank you Claude. Right back at you. Thanks. :biggrin: You were a breath of fresh ideas as I wall
Install New Winches? (2) jssailem at 8:25am 12.22.24 I want to be able to run the jib sheets from the helm and possibly a spinnaker in the future. Good
PROP BLADE PREP colemj at 7:50am 12.22.24 We're using Crystal Prop this year as we travel. Easier to apply and less expansive than Prop Speed
Powering starlink colemj at 7:43am 12.22.24 While the mini operates on 12V, there are many reports of it failing when directly wired because 12V
Mooring from GA to NC dlochner at 7:20am 12.22.24 Probably the best 2 resources for dock information are Waterway Guide and Dockwa.com. Subscribe to t
Powering starlink NYSail at 7:13am 12.22.24 I think the Mini can be powered directly from 12v so you don't need the inverter. If I had a mini I
New England Ropes VIPER line reviews? Hiva Oa at 6:58am 12.22.24 The cover is horrible. Short life.
Install New Winches? Crusty Ol Salt at 6:48am 12.22.24 I'm planning on adding combing winches this year. Looking at the Harken 20 ST radial. Curious to wh
3GM30F Alternator Query marcham at 6:48am 12.22.24 Marcham, that's what I think I have done. I'll release the tension and see if I can save the situat
Install New Winches? JBP-PA at 6:44am 12.22.24 At the end of the day, once you get your winches and drill the mounting holes, you will know if ther
44DS Jib Furling line? dlochner at 6:37am 12.22.24 Does anyone happen to know the size and length of the jib furling line on a 44DS with in mast furli

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