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What Is This? (1) Bama Boy at 6:40pm 02.26.19 Ask All Sailors 28/2016 Just found this on a '88 Pearson 31-2 we just bought and getting it ready to go back in the water. W
Catalina 310 Spinnaker Crane (2) whittem at 3:29pm 02.26.19 Catalina 310 5/1324 I am designing a new spinnaker crane for my Cat 310 #282. Pictures are attached. I am looking for so
The tropics All U Get at 3:21pm 02.26.19 Ask All Sailors 10/986 Hi all, My wife noticed that we are officially in the tropics having anchored in Salt Pond, Long Is
1979 Hunter 33 drcov at 3:19pm 02.26.19 The Cherubini Hunters 6/975 Just a few questions, where the heck is the fresh water pump located?
Report from CYC on lost crew in Mac race. higgs at 1:14pm 02.26.19 Ask All Sailors 55/3562 Quite the read here: https://www.cycracetomackinac.com/assets/1/7/25Feb19_Imedi_Incident_Report.pdf
Stress cracks at hull to bilge (keel pocket) joint, H376. Diablito at 12:19pm 02.26.19 Big Boats 10/2793
KaBoat Fly By Night at 11:27am 02.26.19 Ask All Sailors 3/1671 Does anyone have any experience with the KaBoats? Looking to get an inexpensive dinghy that I can s
Dodger Megaman at 10:15am 02.26.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1329 My recently acquired 87-H-40,came without dodger, or any evidence of ever having one. I do want one.
Lightning Strike Plymouth Sailor at 8:57am 02.26.19 Ask All Sailors 19/2832 Has anyone experienced a lightning strike on a boat? My boat was moored in my harbor for two weeks
Time to shop for prop lostintime at 8:17am 02.26.19 Catalina 30 10/2010 Spring is coming and I would love to make better headway under power this seasaon. 1976 Cal30 with
Oceanis Folding Transom/Swim Platform Issue Mike Kegley at 7:47am 02.26.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/4561 Have a little problem I need to solve and hoping someone has a little knowledge on the topic. The f
Which Fusion stereo is on 2014 Oceanis 45 Skippmaiden at 7:37am 02.26.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/811
Need Help in Punta Gorda - Recommend Broker Pat T at 7:12am 02.26.19 Ask All Sailors 0/295 This is an unfortunate story of which I will not be too detailed but my friend's health has taken a
Gel Battery Question Rick486 at 7:01am 02.26.19 Musings With Maine Sail 9/1479 Hi Maine Sail: I am about to replace all the batts in my Hunter 44DS. The original batteries are 3 x
Marine Tex Dhamil6490 at 7:00am 02.26.19 Ask All Sailors 14/1553 Hi. Newbie here looking for advice/experience using Marine Tex. I've got some damage to my keel wing
Vinyl Windows dnimigon at 5:06am 02.26.19 Catalina 30 2/689 Does anyone know the best way to clean vinyl winals on our dodger. Has that foggy look to it. Tried
SHIPYARD MARLOW HUNTER EXISTS AGAIN ? michel06440 at 4:08am 02.26.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2744 Does he still make boats? are the Mainship trawlers still manufactured? I think I change my Hunter 3
Electrical Assistance (2) MikeHoncho at 11:02pm 02.25.19 Ask All Sailors 33/1837 In preparation of installing solar to my boat, I have mapped out the main DC circuits to figure out
replacement stock alternator search Richard19068 at 10:54pm 02.25.19 Ask All Sailors 10/1312 Hello, I have a Universal M-18 diesel with a Motorola alternator 8MR2049K. I'm looking to replace th
New charger suggestions - three stage Clydo at 10:26pm 02.25.19 Catalina 310 14/1748 Anyone have suggestions on new batter charger - three stage? Light usage dockside plug in, no refer

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2012 50' Hunter - where is the bow thruster fuse? gr8lakes at 7:12am 09.19.24 Thank you for the great advice, will check.
Westerbeke 18 kloudie1 at 7:00am 09.19.24 Welcome to the forum.. I wouldn't worry too much about a rebuild if the engine has been maintained w
Raritan Fresh Head or Masterflush Dometic Orbit Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:55am 09.19.24 Which to choose depends on whether you want to stay with a manual toilet or switch to macerating ele
Need some advice on renovating the interior of my new Catalina 25 dmax at 6:52am 09.19.24 Regarding the wood: yes, wipe down the wood with alcohol to remove dirt and oils. If you see mold, y
2005 Hunter Rudder measurements JamesG161 at 6:36am 09.19.24 A lot of info is needed. I will send you a Private Message with my phone number. Jim...
Adding a Bimini dlochner at 6:09am 09.19.24 The easiest and most expensive way is to hire a canvas shop to make one. If you use a shop that deal
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard garymalmgren at 5:59am 09.19.24 Simple question. Where are you? gary
Rudder Removal American_Mainsail at 5:27am 09.19.24 Thank you. I'm going to start removing mine today. Great advice. Hoping all goes smoothly!
1982 Tartan 33R Diesel Filter Schwarz633 at 5:26am 09.19.24 A quick search tells me the engine is a diesel so I am confused about a flame arrestor which I asso
Rudder Removal james2034 at 5:25am 09.19.24 226587 The first time I removed my rudder, the stainless pin was seized into the aluminum tiller an
2005 Hunter Rudder measurements james2034 at 5:15am 09.19.24 What detailed info do you need and Why? Jim... all measurements . I'm having a new rudder built.
Engine Compartment Blower Ralph Johnstone at 1:04am 09.19.24 I've booked everywhere except under the aft cabin berth. That's exactly where I installed mine af
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard Ralph Johnstone at 1:02am 09.19.24 Exactly where are you on the Wet Coast ? The idea of not being able do your own work on your boat i
Thoughts on locating Battery switch Ralph Johnstone at 12:45am 09.19.24 But the factory wire path is already through those storage compartments and, though it's technicall
ROLL UP DINGHY Ken13559 at 12:35am 09.19.24 West Marine RU-3 is PVC. Have mine for 17 years now. It see the sun only couple days a year. It need
Engine Alignment (3) Ralph Johnstone at 12:28am 09.19.24 After looking at Catalina's drawing for using hardwood for shims under the mounts, I can tell you t
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard aftica_1 at 11:10pm 09.18.24 I see you are from Canada. Most of us are US so our laws are different. Many US yards allow one
Wiring new LED lights in salon/saloon headliner Rich Stidger at 8:38pm 09.18.24
2012 50' Hunter - where is the bow thruster fuse? artboas at 8:21pm 09.18.24 Help: 50' 2012 Hunter - where is the bow thruster fuse? I don't have power to the bow thruster -
Edson steering, Catalina 250: conduit blocking rudder chrbrown at 8:16pm 09.18.24 Thanks both for the replies. I'm emailing with Edson to see what they suggest. They don't have parts

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