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Interesting idea... Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:32pm 07.08.19 Sails Call Lounge 29/2639 Someone posted this on FB When using a public campground a tuba placed on your picnic table will kee
External Bow Thruster Install on a H41DS (6) Nodak7 at 11:03am 07.08.19 Big Boats 21/3118 I just wanted to share my experience with the installation and operation of the external thruster on
Bulb type for steaming light, 2006 H41 SEMPERAVANTI41 at 9:36am 07.08.19 Big Boats 1/858 Hi All, Anyone know what type of bulb is used in the steaming light on a 2006 Hunter 41? Thanks
News video - lightning strike sailboat Skipper at 9:00am 07.08.19 Ask All Sailors 6/664 ....Repost. For some reason can't edit headline on other one ... What are the odds... I saw this vi
Cooler drain sailnoproblem at 7:34am 07.08.19 Ask All Sailors 10/915 Last week I posted a tread about helping a friend bring a new to him boat on a maiden voyage. Well i
Who uses an ATN sock w/Asymmetrical Spinnaker on a h36? (1) Dan_Y at 7:10am 07.08.19 Big Boats 14/2038
LEAKY 23 Volkswatson at 6:35am 07.08.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/401 Hey folks, Has anyone experienced significant leakage in their H23(from the topside)? Every time we
Hey Jackdaw, guess what I finally got to do. (7) Will Gilmore at 5:48am 07.08.19 Sails Call Lounge 38/2971 After two years on this forum and the frustration of life interfering with plans, I went sailing yes
Engine Exhaust "Spit" Question Nodak7 at 5:20am 07.08.19 Big Boats 6/1156 We have a Yanmar 4JHE 54hp engine on our 2006 H41DS. As long as I have owned the the boat the exhaus
Do I need a new Alternator? ToddS at 10:08pm 07.07.19 Engines and Propulsion 17/2677 I'll be the first to admit that I'm a bit deficient when it comes to electrical know-how on my boat.
Pros and Cons of "New Design" armondo at 8:01pm 07.07.19 Catalina 22 16/2524 I am looking to purchase my first boat and have decided I really want a C22. I understand the diffe
new owner, Catalina 25 swing keel, found water inside bmwtourer at 7:54pm 07.07.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/683 hello I just bought 1977 C-25 swing keel in need of love... I found water in front of toilet in the
1989 First 35s5 anchor roller Mike H. at 5:23pm 07.07.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/422 Has anyone added a proper anchor roller to a First 35s5. The existing stem head fittings on these bo
Volvo Penta Model 2003. Where's the Zinc? Mike H. at 5:16pm 07.07.19 Ask All Sailors 5/648 I've been renewing the 1988 Volvo Penta Model 2003 on our 1989 Beneteau First 35s5. I can't find th
Need a solenoid for a Universal M18. sailingnc at 3:58pm 07.07.19 Catalina 30 6/865 My engine starts but keeps trying to turn over after starting up. Looking to replace the solenoid b
Leaking Coaming Box (2) ScubaGuy2 at 2:06pm 07.07.19 Catalina 22 11/2984 I have found I have a leak from the starboard coaming box (cockpit cubby hole). Basically where the
Great Lakes Cruiser (1) Jgizzy31 at 1:52pm 07.07.19 Ask An Oday Owner 16/4889 Hi all, Brand new to posting to the forum, even though I have used it endless resources for the last
Question about disc brake reverse solenoid (1) Tedd at 12:25pm 07.07.19 Trailer Sailors 4/808 I bought a disc brake conversion kit for my trailer from Blue Water Yachts. Installation of the roto
Hurricane Barry JamesG161 at 11:34am 07.07.19 Weather and Forecasting 30/3252 By Wednesday July 10, it will be forming several hundred miles South of Panama City FL. But there is
Cabin roof thickness Kensuds at 11:16am 07.07.19 Sirius 21/22 1/1421 Anybody know off hand how thick the fiberglass in the cabin roof is, so I can purchase the proper SS

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Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. (1) jssailem at 6:23pm 07.14.24 Regarding strainers. some plastic strainers are top fixtures with in/out fittings that screw a bowl
Damaged gel coat Crazy Dave Condon at 6:10pm 07.14.24 There is an easier way. Remove all loose gel coat. Then take a Dremel with a V style grinder and cu
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" Kings Gambit at 6:02pm 07.14.24 And if someone wants to know why, tell them the math is beyond the scope of this course and lesson
1984 Hunter 22 Swing Keel pivot pin shemandr at 6:01pm 07.14.24 I can't say but I would be a bit uncomfortable with the amount of meat between the centerboard pin h
Exhaust elbow riser needed? Rich Stidger at 5:56pm 07.14.24 If you look inside the new riser, you might find that the water runs through a passage and is inject
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. dLj at 5:46pm 07.14.24
What are these tracks used for? stickinthemud57 at 4:56pm 07.14.24 We have two WM stores in our area. Both are nowadays staffed well with boat-knowledgeable folk. Ove
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. ethanknox at 4:54pm 07.14.24
Yanmar 2gm kill switch issue Ralph Johnstone at 4:47pm 07.14.24 Please, just throw money :biggrin: .
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" dLj at 3:20pm 07.14.24 dLj, try this: Oxford English Dictionary (oed.com) Oh, i have that - never realized it was applica
What are these tracks used for? (1) Rick Webb at 3:04pm 07.14.24 I'd have to look it up but I think these are also called sheep's heads as the holes resemble a sheep
Yanmar 2gm kill switch issue 3GGG at 2:58pm 07.14.24 Kudos to @Ralph Johnstone for some excellent photos and diagrams! Definitely above and beyond help
Furling system issues / broken headsail halyard (4) Tally Ho at 2:53pm 07.14.24
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" kappykaplan at 2:43pm 07.14.24 dLj, try this: Oxford English Dictionary (oed.com)
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" dLj at 2:38pm 07.14.24 In questions of definition, the first step is always to consult a dictionary. If it's nautical, the
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" dLj at 2:34pm 07.14.24 But, I swear, if one more powerboater drops an anchor within swinging distance of a mooring buoy, I
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" Foswick at 2:18pm 07.14.24 Lots of answers here - some correct and some, less so. As some have noted, 1:1 scope means you are
Yanmar 2gm kill switch issue mermike at 2:00pm 07.14.24 Kudos to @Ralph Johnstone for some excellent photos and diagrams!
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" thinwater at 1:58pm 07.14.24 In questions of definition, the first step is always to consult a dictionary. If it's nautical, the
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" Stu Jackson at 1:43pm 07.14.24 KG, Maine Sail did a wonderful explanation of this years ago, I don't know if it's still up on his

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