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411 gas strut for freezer VCristi at 2:32pm 07.08.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1056 Good afternoon... Does anyone know what type and size gas strut holds up the freezer lid on a Benete
French hitch on windless capstan Hayden Watson at 1:55pm 07.08.19 Ask All Sailors 12/1067 I have a Maxwell 500 that only has a capstan and no chain gypsy. I typically pull the chain section
Interesting idea... Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:32pm 07.08.19 Sails Call Lounge 29/3114 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 21/3823 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 1/954 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 6/778 ....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 10/1089 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 14/2416
LEAKY 23 Volkswatson at 6:35am 07.08.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/451 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 38/3773 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 6/1565 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 17/3407 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 16/3223 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 1/771 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 0/491 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 5/787 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 6/1045 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 11/3284 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 16/5958 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 4/910 I bought a disc brake conversion kit for my trailer from Blue Water Yachts. Installation of the roto

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Generic rubber wedges for mast support? dlochner at 1:53pm 01.13.25 Interesting, thanks. Yeah i have read some horror stories with Spartite. I have done a lot of mol
Solar Panel Placement. jpiombo67 at 1:16pm 01.13.25
Solar Panel Placement. jpiombo67 at 1:06pm 01.13.25
Pulling new cable up Mast Night Watch at 12:00pm 01.13.25 I used a sting line, super strong and limber. The type of line you use in the building trades. Tied
Pulling new cable up Mast captcoho at 11:56am 01.13.25 I appreciate all the responses so far. One thing I've tried, so far, was to push a metal (electric
Solar Panel Placement. Dave R. at 11:50am 01.13.25
Pulling new cable up Mast Dave R. at 11:46am 01.13.25 I used a sting line, super strong and limber. The type of line you use in the building trades. Tied
Curved Plexiglass companionway hatch (1) Intrepid-II at 11:42am 01.13.25 Can you post a picture? I have never seen one with a curved companionway plexiglass. I have an 19
LYNNETTE, an Eggemoggin 47. Concordia at 11:09am 01.13.25 Well, we're going to see more of it this summer. Just purchased a sistership, and bringing it up to
Dorade covers? PaulK at 10:56am 01.13.25 It almost sounds like your customer doesn't know what a Dorade is or how it works. It sounds like he
Centerboard lifting mechanism broke. Thoughts on leaving centerboard down full time? FeelinMorgan22 at 10:46am 01.13.25 That is quite the mechanism to raise the board. I would change it to a design like all other manufa
Dorade covers? fred1diver at 10:20am 01.13.25 Tu at is what I was thinking as well, I am waiting on my customer to get a better idea on what he wa
Dorade covers? dLj at 10:17am 01.13.25 Hello everyone, quick question, has anyone seen a dorade end cover? I have a customer who wants a c
Bilge Pump in Keel? Project_Mayhem at 10:15am 01.13.25 I bet the -30 was fun, too. The birds huddled around the chimney of the apartment building across
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen Project_Mayhem at 10:13am 01.13.25 Both tape and goop seal the threads from leaking. Threads are designed to not have interference bet
Centerboard lifting mechanism broke. Thoughts on leaving centerboard down full time? LloydB at 9:53am 01.13.25 I had a similar event happened in my Mac with the dilemma of getting the boat off the trailer so tha
Generic rubber wedges for mast support? BAD ORCA at 8:50am 01.13.25 I have a 55 ft keel step mast and use 3/8 inch x 4 inch conveyer belt with oak wedges made on a tab
Generic rubber wedges for mast support? BAD ORCA at 8:44am 01.13.25 Spartite is a love it or hate it product. If installed absolutely perfectly it works well. If a mis
Help with procedures prop shaft alignment Hamish_s at 8:37am 01.13.25 I am in the middle of doing the same thing on my 386. The previous owner had taken out the key hold
Slow and sloppy fueling on 2004 Hunter 41 F. Ryan at 8:31am 01.13.25 The hull side clamshell vents typically have a screen insert designed as a spark/flame arrester for

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