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Hunter 39 Anchor LED Replacement Knotty Dog at 4:13pm 10.06.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/642 Hello, Can someone advise the size of the festoon bulb for the H39 anchor light? We removed ours to
Interior wood Voyager1 at 12:20pm 10.06.18 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1286 Does anyone know what type of wood the interior of the ODay 302 is. Mine is getting a bit worn, is
help with short trip in NOLA? Monty VM at 10:53am 10.06.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/455 Monday morning I am moving my 430 from south shore to lake catherine for haul out and maintenance. I
help with short trip in NOLA? Monty VM at 10:53am 10.06.18 Ask All Sailors 6/549 Monday morning I am moving my 430 from south shore to lake catherine for haul out and maintenance. I
help with short trip in NOLA? Monty VM at 10:52am 10.06.18 Big Boats 2/581 Monday morning I am moving my 430 from south shore to lake catherine for haul out and maintenance. I
Battery gassing..... (1) NYSail at 9:35am 10.06.18 Ask All Sailors 8/905 hello all So my lifeline agm 4ds are on their last leg. Probably 7 years old and p/o who has them f
International Catalina 30 Assn weekendrken at 8:55am 10.06.18 Catalina 30 0/580
quick bottom job question Ken Cross at 7:56am 10.06.18 Ask All Sailors 5/790 Would you put bottom paint on a new bronze shaft strut? The old one was bottom painted. If not, wha
2012 Tohatsu 6hp? rpludwig at 7:43am 10.06.18 Catalina 22 40/7475 Troops....going to look at a "lightly used" 2012 Tohatsu 6hp 20" long shaft next week being sold loc
Hunter 216 rudder blade Hunter216 at 4:02am 10.06.18 Smaller Boats 8/787 The rudder blade I have needs a little attention (winter project) as there are some nicks on leading
Larger Wheel MaxinCalgary at 9:52pm 10.05.18 Smaller Boats 15/1178 wanting to add a larger wheel to my H260 .? Anybody done this already Standard is 24. 28-36 ?
In gear or not under sail? 4sandybutts at 7:31pm 10.05.18 Catalina 30 9/1811 I have an 88 Catalina 30 TR no bowsprit. I was told that when under sail and motor not running I sho
Hurricane Michael old Invest 91 JamesG161 at 7:16pm 10.05.18 Weather and Forecasting 12/1844 We have be seeing this potential for a few days now. Heavy topical moisture in the warm South Cari
Fuel Gauge Type? (1) AlastairLC at 4:27pm 10.05.18 Ask An Oday Owner 37/2969 Does anyone know what type of fuel gauge was used by Oday on their 322s or similar models and how th
Recommended loft for sail inspection and recutting kveach at 4:18pm 10.05.18 Ask All Sailors 41/3572 Finally, after over a year of repairs and setbacks we've dunked our 1987 O'day 222 a few times in lo
Soap in the boat (1) Brian D at 4:06pm 10.05.18 Sails Call Lounge 25/1971 https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/how-to-keep-mice-out-of-campers-2-680x6
How dumb could I be? Brian D at 3:30pm 10.05.18 Sails Call Lounge 11/1276 For 18 years I have looked at a fluorescent light in my kitchen that did not work. My wife called th
Hunter 380 Freezer problems planoron at 1:36pm 10.05.18 Ask All Sailors 22/2181 I found that my refer unit had a blown fuse. Replaced it and popped again,,,disconnected the pump a
Peak Sierra pet-safe antifreeze. Hayden Watson at 8:17am 10.05.18 Ask All Sailors 27/5014 Do any of you use the pet-safe antifreeze Sierra made by Peak Anitfreeze?https://peakauto.com/produc
Coast Guard Minimum Equipment for 17' sailboat, no motor Shorefun at 5:08am 10.05.18 Ask All Sailors 21/1732 I am looking over the list published by the CG (2012 from the CG site) and have some questions. I

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Rode for Desolation Sound Kings Gambit at 4:33pm 04.03.24
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase ! shemandr at 3:44pm 04.03.24 ... The worst thing the seller can say is "no".. Actually the worst thing the seller can say is "Yes
Rode for Desolation Sound jssailem at 3:39pm 04.03.24 Fluke anchors such as Danforth and Fortress have serious holding power; but what?, My experience w
Trip planning Bar Harbor to Boston American_Mainsail at 3:21pm 04.03.24
Another Legend 40.5 holding tank replacement 3.26.24 artboas at 3:09pm 04.03.24 You, along with most people, don't realize that solid waste is 75% water and therefore dissolves qu
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase ! artboas at 3:07pm 04.03.24 +1 on this point about making offers even if asking price is way too high. The worst thing the sell
Not understanding stop solenoid function Benny17441 at 3:01pm 04.03.24 Love mechanical simplicity whenever it is available. A cable about to break will usually give you s
Adding a new rope clutch damarshall at 2:49pm 04.03.24 Much thanks gentlemen!
4-tire boat trailer . . do best tire go on front or rear? Benny17441 at 2:44pm 04.03.24 Trailer tires do not steer whether in front or back axle. They do share a similar load and braking
Adding a new rope clutch Calif. Ted at 2:36pm 04.03.24 The jam cleat and your existing clutches are not through bolted but rather there is an aluminum plat
Adding a new rope clutch JoeWhite at 2:35pm 04.03.24 There is an embedded 1/4" aluminum plate just under the fiberglass. Position your device, mark the h
Rode for Desolation Sound Kings Gambit at 1:49pm 04.03.24 Hmm. Our boat came with a 40# Danforth. Been cruising BC waters since 2004 in many different anchor
Hunter 36 Fridge and Freezer Replacement PNWE36 at 12:52pm 04.03.24 One thing I thought of doing is install the resistor with a jumper wire around it with a switch in t
Naked 85 H31 (cabin sole removed!) Jkutyna at 11:57am 04.03.24 I am in the exact same boat, well not really, mine is a '93 33.5. Windows needed rebedding before p
Cabin top hand rail jssailem at 9:54am 04.03.24
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger (2) pgandw at 9:50am 04.03.24 Safe single handed mast raising requires additional equipment to replace the extra set of hands and
Ground tackle - joining rope to chain danb2k at 9:15am 04.03.24 Sounds like a practical plan to implement. Makes use of your current gear. Saves money for the many
Cabin top hand rail Arrgh at 9:04am 04.03.24 What originally made me look was that there is water somehow getting in that closet space across fro
Cabin top hand rail twodzusfittings at 8:46am 04.03.24 Also check the Title "34 Handrails" on this forum from other members. Their end product is far sup
Cabin top hand rail (2) twodzusfittings at 8:39am 04.03.24 I removed mine way back because of the constant water dripping into the cabin from the holes of the

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