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Switch Panel Wiring Question (4) AndreInPortland at 10:25pm 07.24.19 Catalina 22 19/3434 Hey all, My VHF radio installation is the project that just won't end. I've installed an antenna at
Hauling a 27' fixed keel (1) Raspa at 8:29pm 07.24.19 Smaller Boats 32/4773 Hi all... I just bought last week a 1976 27 feet Hunter.. since then I'm floating on a little cloud
Beta 35 starting problem Mark Maulden at 8:07pm 07.24.19 Engines and Propulsion 17/1152
restoring a 25 footer, value vs features questions bmwtourer at 6:45pm 07.24.19 Trailer Sailors 14/954 I am restoring a new to me 1977 Catalina 25 swing keel, the boat is in good condition but in need of
AC breaker (not air conditioning but AC shore power) tom.p.brown at 6:17pm 07.24.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/569 just connected shore power to 2003 Hunter 306. went to nav station and toggled AC main on. no red li
Emergency welding using Batteries Genesis V at 6:13pm 07.24.19 Big Boats 13/1460
Finally, better weather returns! (3) Jackdaw at 6:02pm 07.24.19 Ask All Sailors 16/1039
Diesel fuel smell coming thru head EVA1114 at 4:52pm 07.24.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1029 Hi all - I had my 1990 Hunter S30 out in fairly blustery weather a few days ago. When we returned t
Whisker pole length for Hunter 41 Val Gurvits at 2:51pm 07.24.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/1667
85 Hunter 28.5 Model specific problems? Ranger_12 at 2:23pm 07.24.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/859 My son is looking at a mid eighties Hunter 28.5 and I was wondering if there are any model specific
Mechanical Advantage - MA (1) Hunter216 at 1:41pm 07.24.19 Ask All Sailors 97/5929 167550 I've been trying to figure out what the total MA is for this system. I am not sure about a fe
Maintaining line tension for furler Project_Mayhem at 12:51pm 07.24.19 Ask All Sailors 16/1351 I just setup the first furler I've ever owned and the first thing I realized is that it's difficult
Frig/Freezer analog thermostat conversion to digital Jim_H42 at 12:26pm 07.24.19 Big Boats 7/979 I documented an owner modification to the P42 area that may be of interest to others who are still u
Water Leakage Simon Sexton at 9:51am 07.24.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/602 Hey Everyone, Good morning! Seeing as it has been a while since I've been active here on S
Min Size Sailboat robischd at 9:01am 07.24.19 Ask All Sailors 42/3604 If you were going to do some coastal/intercoastal cruising from Seattle to Ketchikan, Alaska by your
Accessory cable west marine 480 bay dancer at 8:39am 07.24.19 Parts Search 7/758 Does anybody happen to have surplus to requirements the accessory cable for a West Marine fixed moun
New Galley Sink Faucet Finally (3) sail sfbay at 7:02am 07.24.19 Big Boats 2/669 New to me Hunter 46 galley sink faucet water flow was restricted, looked tired (photo attached) and
NOVA COOL FREEZER ice breaker at 6:48am 07.24.19 Big Boats 14/2039 I have a Hunter 2004 41AC. I have the Nova cool fridge and freezer. Refrigerator works great. Fre
SailMaster/Yachtwin 9.9 Remote Control Project_Mayhem at 6:21am 07.24.19 Engines and Propulsion 0/502 I just picked up a Evinrude Yachtwin 9.9. It came with the tiller throttle cable cut and a remote co
laser rust removal Hayden Watson at 5:53am 07.24.19 Ask All Sailors 5/657 I saw this and could not help but think of the treads about many who have had to remove the rust fro

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Replace Maxwell 500 windlass circuit breaker (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:44pm 09.19.23 If #6 wire, then a 60A breaker is acceptable. I'm confused. If the existing wire was a #4 wire,
Maine 2023-Wind Song jon hansen at 5:34pm 09.19.23 wonderful old boats with crisp sails, as it should be.
Maine 2023-Wind Song jon hansen at 5:30pm 09.19.23 looking great. the ride on an Alden caravelle 42 is magical. a truly great sailing machine. thank
Rudder counterbalance? stickinthemud57 at 4:58pm 09.19.23 For me the real scary point was when I was single handing in a regatta and tied my sheet to windwar
Alternator output to..... heritage at 4:51pm 09.19.23 Is there a larger wire going from the alternator to the starter? If so, then the alternator current
Alternator output to..... Ralph Johnstone at 4:35pm 09.19.23 Romoving the existing will likely cause some things to stop working. Yes, it will instantly destr
Marine head conversion to MSD972 in a 24ft yacht Tally Ho at 4:09pm 09.19.23
Maine 2023-Wind Song Tally Ho at 4:07pm 09.19.23
Cal 25 MKII question Tally Ho at 4:01pm 09.19.23 I am the new owner of a 1978 Cal 25 MK II. I am seeking any information those familiar with this bo
Raritan PHII long term review Tally Ho at 3:52pm 09.19.23 @jssailem Here you go. Household size seat with slow close. We have one on our Raritan Sea Era QC e
Alternator output to..... Justin_NSA at 3:19pm 09.19.23 It's probably a 10ga wire that goes into the panel. I just may have to open the panel to sort this
PNW Summer Cruise 2023 Michael Davis at 3:14pm 09.19.23 Another great video Terry! Good to see @ Stu Jackson again too, if only in a video.
Let's Talk About Power Scott T-Bird at 2:14pm 09.19.23 Hi Mike, I have a few suggestions that I hope you find useful. You are fortunate in that you are s
Cal 25 MKII question rgranger at 1:52pm 09.19.23 Actually I think I gave you the MK I Here is the MK II (I think) https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat
Cal 25 MKII question rgranger at 1:50pm 09.19.23 Not to be too much of a smart ass (okay baybe a little:ass: ) but... I think the keel would tell you
Rudder counterbalance? rgranger at 1:48pm 09.19.23 Hahha, I had the original mainsheet set up on my V25. I used to run the sheeting under the stern cl
Priming fuel bulb inside engine compartment (1) Dalliance at 1:41pm 09.19.23
Alternator output to..... obxjeff at 1:40pm 09.19.23 Are ypu sure the wire going to the panel isn't the 12v "ignition on" indicator that tells the regula
New O'Day 25 Rudder? dmax at 1:34pm 09.19.23 Contact these guys, they most likely made the original, great people: Home
Replace Maxwell 500 windlass circuit breaker DaveJ at 1:28pm 09.19.23 Is there an amperage rating on the breaker? Also, look at the wire size to ensure that the new break

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