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Small water blisters??? (1) CapnGL at 5:07pm 03.22.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 23/3244 So these are on my hull. They after smaller than they appear. Actually about the size of a pencil er
H260 with fixed keel and trailer caverun at 3:01pm 03.22.19 Smaller Boats 1/761 Just in case someone is in the market, here's a nice fixed wing keel 260 with wheel, outboard, and a
Bigger holding tank air vents....... (1) NYSail at 12:42pm 03.22.19 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1086 hello all Beneteau holding tanks....... changed tank to gravity discharge but feel a need to make v
Open CPN and Tablets jkandris at 11:57am 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 11/4672 Hey Everyone, Just curious who is running openCPN on a tablet and what tablet they are using. Ive
Lewmar Winch Install Instructions FastOlson at 8:20am 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 9/10913 I just took delivery of two new Lewmar 40 winches. There was no paperwork in the boxes (other than a
Garmin BlueChart All U Get at 7:39am 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 5/721
Magma original grill grease trap dave_and_dd at 7:37am 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 5/1696 Hey - recently got a Magma original round grill and mounted on the stern rail. So far works great-
356 engine kill question Former member 134612 at 6:55am 03.22.19 Big Boats 8/1242 My 2003 Hunter 356 has the cable kill system for the engine. Killing the engine works great, but un
Beneteau 411 Convert Aft Cabin to Storage SailRex at 5:53am 03.22.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/732 Hello All, Has anyone ever tried to convert one of the aft cabins to a storage area? What were some
Reducing friction when reefing Canonshooternb at 7:20pm 03.21.19 Big Boats 14/6464 We are new owners of a Hunter 35.5 legend which has a fair bit larger sail that our previous boat. I
A Little Too Windy Woreign at 6:56pm 03.21.19 Day Sailers 69/8601 I took my DS2 out for the third time today with my daughter. The two previous sails were in 8-13 kn
Now THIS is Fun Size! Kermit at 6:05pm 03.21.19 Sails Call Lounge 49/3576 Just a little tidbit. Plus you can hear what a Southern frawg really sounds like. Oh, @Meriachee , s
Moisture reading captnkw at 4:06pm 03.21.19 Ask All Sailors 18/2358 I had my Hunter 49 hull inspection and was told I have a higher than usual moisture level reading on
Heads captnkw at 3:50pm 03.21.19 Big Boats 10/1229 Both of the heads in my Hunter 49 when flushes do not shut off. Would anyone know a cause for this a
Hull moisture captnkw at 3:39pm 03.21.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/478 I had my Hunter 49 hull inspection and was told I have a higher than usual moisture level reading on
Rudder problems? Dug22 at 3:24pm 03.21.19 Catalina 22 11/1655 I went on CD and bought all new rudder hardware and the locking handle kit. When I installed everyth
2007 H-36 caban flooring (2) seadaddler at 2:44pm 03.21.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/434 I have some damaged flooring in my 06-07 H-36 and have been looking to find some of this flooring an
Honda Generator Recall Scott B at 12:43pm 03.21.19 Ask All Sailors 9/2307 Honda Generator Recall https://powerequipment.honda.com/support/recalls-and-updates
Leaks.... dneill at 11:42am 03.21.19 Ask An Oday Owner 9/903 I have an Oday 25 that has been out of the water since October. When I went down to the marina wher
Osprey cam - not Kermit friendly Justin_NSA at 11:31am 03.21.19 Sails Call Lounge 3/585 Stockton Lake has built a nest for an osprey pair in hopes that they won't set the park on fire. You

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Upgrading and Bedding Chainplates Not Too Shabby at 7:12pm 09.21.24 Thanks Gene! try heating one of the inserted chainplates with a heat gun to see whether it would
Lubricating outhaul car/track Hello Below at 6:37pm 09.21.24 Remove the car and clean the grooves, maybe a little McLube in the grooves. :plus: If there are ba
Lubricating outhaul car/track Davidasailor26 at 6:36pm 09.21.24
Lubricating outhaul car/track dlochner at 6:24pm 09.21.24 Any lube will just attract dirt and salt. Give the track a good cleaning and maybe a little light wa
Would loose outhaul lead to weather helm? Davidasailor26 at 6:19pm 09.21.24 Flattening the main can definitely reduce weather helm. A looser outhaul tends to power the sail up,
Hunter 376 holding tank discharge jssailem at 5:52pm 09.21.24 When looking for your Holding Tank outlets, start at the holding tank and follow the hoses. If your
Non skid hairline cracks jssailem at 5:46pm 09.21.24 :plus: Researching the info on BoatworksToday.com. Is well worth the time.
Non skid hairline cracks azambella at 5:31pm 09.21.24 You need to check out Boatworks today on youtube. He did an episode on making a mold on your nonskid
First galley mod.... Terry Cox at 5:31pm 09.21.24 put up a shelf Hi Rich. Nice idea. If I were doing it, I would cut the vertical SS post and instal
Angled Engine Control Enclosure BAD ORCA at 5:30pm 09.21.24 ACDC Marine is telling me that those enclosures are custom fabricated from Plexiglass. The picture
First galley mod.... DaveJ at 5:29pm 09.21.24
My rudder broke off smokey73 at 5:26pm 09.21.24 Did you talk to Foss Foam in Florida? The one in Florida website is called newrudders.com I think t
Starter motor burned up? heritage at 4:55pm 09.21.24 You might consider fusing your start battery to prevent any severe meltdowns of the starter, solenoi
Upgrading and Bedding Chainplates Ralph Johnstone at 4:24pm 09.21.24 Don't know what the temperatures are like in your neighbourhood but you want the Bed-It to be a litt
Upgrading and Bedding Chainplates Gene Neill at 4:13pm 09.21.24 That is totally normal. It's not really possible to use too much tape. You are doing it perfectly. T
Hunter Legend 35 Ice Box Mika1 at 2:51pm 09.21.24 I use a piece of the white wire closet shelving from Home Depot, cut to fit.
how many more years can I get out of her? Captain-Will at 2:47pm 09.21.24
Starter motor burned up? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:50pm 09.21.24 Just to be sure we've identified all contacts :
Legend 35 - Water heater hose replacement? walmsleyc at 1:36pm 09.21.24 I figured someone had gone through this. I do have a ediscope, do I will try that to see if I can f
how many more years can I get out of her? Tally Ho at 12:32pm 09.21.24 Until you hit 70 years old, like me, and realize you can't lift the sails of a 35 footer like you u

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