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Yamaha 25-2 Elysium in Marina Del Rey seatane at 9:15am 01.31.20 Yamaha 1/963 I'm going to take a look at this boat. Anyone know anything about her? https://losangeles.craigsli
Tandem-axle trailers with no springs Tedd at 8:09am 01.31.20 Trailer Sailors 10/2526 I was at the boat launch the other day, looking at some tandem-axle trailers. I was surprised to see
3YM prop shaft coupling bolts and propeller nut torque settings? (1) Rob Heath at 3:00am 01.31.20 Ask All Sailors 18/6053 Does anyone know the torque settings for re-assembling the gearbox coupling on the inboard end of th
Pearson 26 Bimini LUS at 5:06pm 01.30.20 Pearson 4/2625 My husband and I were gifted a Pearson 26. We are looking into getting a Bimini for it. Does anyone
Setting up for slab reefing - cheek block position? RussC at 10:19am 01.30.20 Ask All Sailors 15/4048 My Merit 22 has a single reef point in the (bolt rope in mast and boom) main sail, but no provision
Want to buy Yamaha 25 or 26 maybe 30 seatane at 9:55am 01.30.20 Yamaha 2/992 Hello, I'm in the market for a boat to keep on Hood Canal and explore Puget Sound cruising grounds
i am LOST!!! eianm at 11:35pm 01.29.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1131 Just logged in for the first time in about a week and cant find 'big boat" forum???? Is it brain fad
Looking for my Hull Number RonMick at 4:53pm 01.29.20 Cal 2/1060 I recently purchased a Cal 20. Title says it is a 1968 model and the Hull number on the title is no
1980's Beneteau cleat (1) CYQK at 4:30pm 01.29.20 Ask All Sailors 11/1765 Anyone know where to source these OK....do you call these jam cleats??? Thanks
Transmission Replacement whittem at 4:02pm 01.29.20 Catalina 310 14/2228 ALL Replaced the ZF5 Hurth with a PRM60 with new Damper plate on WHITS END hull #282. Prior to repla
Water in bilge and possible culprit? Mjg407 at 11:59am 01.29.20 Catalina 30 13/2768
Atlantic Ocean Water Column Height NYSail at 10:54am 01.29.20 Ask All Sailors 10/1448 This just came through on a site I belong to..... rzR8N4tyzQk
Catalina 34 Mk II Lewmar opening port seal gary16188 at 9:58am 01.29.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1153 Hello, I am trying to replace the Lewmar opening port seal. Not sure if I am doing it correctly. Has
Bilge Hose size problem ontherocks83 at 9:08am 01.29.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 34/9077 I am replacing my existing bilge pump and hose in my boat. I am putting in a Rule 2000 gph pump that
Interview questions for potential boat partnerships Project_Mayhem at 5:37am 01.29.20 Ask All Sailors 35/3167 I'm in the process of interviewing people for a boat share partnership. What questions would you ask
Your best Boat Improvements! Nodak7 at 5:00am 01.29.20 Big Boats 43/5985 General question here! Just wondering and looking for ideas. What are the two best improvements that
Recommendation requested for wind direction indicator (1) CoralRose at 11:35pm 01.28.20 Smaller Boats 5/1945 Hello, I have inserted a photo of the top of my mast of my Hunter 23. Can anyone please make a reco
hunter 41 dual fresh water system question Valerio at 4:32pm 01.28.20 Big Boats 13/1864 How do you manage the use of your dual tankage system, if i let both tanks open and i am on the same
my throttle cable bracket is missing from the pedestal! without the bracket the steering is sloppy. who can help? jkirwin at 4:28pm 01.28.20 Ask All Sailors 7/1052 HI, I am looking for a solution to fit my new throttle cable solidly in the pedestal. there is suppo
Keel joint (2) fred1diver at 4:04pm 01.28.20 Ask All Sailors 6/1836

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AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? (1) Hello Below at 9:49am 12.10.24 So, does this mean that using a 5-watt handheld VHF that operates on similar frequencies to AIS is
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? stephen_i_w at 9:36am 12.10.24 From my Em-Trak 2 Watt transponder manual: "The system has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) ra
Cups on strings on covers? Why?? dLj at 9:35am 12.10.24
Route & weather planning dLj at 9:29am 12.10.24 Thanks to all and a lot of good thoughts and in response No Im not looking for a computer to drive
Interior wood slats for C30? Project_Mayhem at 9:12am 12.10.24 It's possible they were thin strips laminated onto plywood. I didn't look at it that closely but it
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen Project_Mayhem at 9:09am 12.10.24 Since the hose you want to use is vacuum-rated, I think it should work fine. One of the concerns i
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? Hello Below at 8:53am 12.10.24 AIS targets around us today. 200 isn't going to do it here. Raymarine has some fixin' to do.
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? Hello Below at 8:52am 12.10.24 When I purchased my AIS transponder, I bought a 6db VHF antenna (like the ones power boats use) for
Cups on strings on covers? Why?? (1) Allan12210 at 8:45am 12.10.24 Multiple lines for talking to crew on deck.
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen Ward H at 8:28am 12.10.24 Just a little update on this project... @Blitz was kind enough to give me a killer deal on a brand
Interior wood slats for C30? Stu Jackson at 8:22am 12.10.24 How successful do you guys think sanding will be? Try a small spot way far aft, got nothing to los
Interior wood slats for C30? Ward H at 8:05am 12.10.24 In my 1989 C30 they were definitely ash strips and not plywood, so they must've changed shortly aft
Yanmar Engine mounts. (1) Tally Ho at 8:05am 12.10.24
Cups on strings on covers? Why?? (1) Tally Ho at 7:59am 12.10.24
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen Tally Ho at 7:55am 12.10.24 Since the hose you want to use is vacuum-rated, I think it should work fine. One of the concerns is
AIS/VHF two antennae's or one? (1) colemj at 7:53am 12.10.24 AIS targets around us today. 200 isn't going to do it here.
Interior wood slats for C30? dmax at 7:52am 12.10.24 In my 1989 C30 they were definitely ash strips and not plywood, so they must've changed shortly afte
do I really need winches on my mac 26d? Project_Mayhem at 7:32am 12.10.24 Only if he winds the sheet the wrong direction ;) Every turn on a line increases resistance. I usu
do I really need winches on my mac 26d? SteveHughessails at 7:24am 12.10.24 Wait until you try and get the wrapped sheet off the winch :)
replacing portlights sailor832 at 6:58am 12.10.24 Thank you for the information I would never have thought they were that thick.

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