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Water below the engine tray - Where does it drain? Wipe_Out at 2:55am 12.31.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2325 Cleaning out the bilges over the weekend. Below the engine there is a tray that obviously doesn't dr
Are you prepared for an emergency? Daveinet at 5:38pm 12.30.18 Ask All Sailors 17/1262 I watched a video today of a discussion about what goes through one's mind in an emergency. Even tho
Looking for advice on care of interior wood finished with Bristol discovery at 2:05pm 12.30.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/589 recently had the saloon table on our Passage 456 refinished with Bristol two part. Looks like new, I
Installing DC Block for Radio Frequency Ground On Board a Sailing Vessel Brian D at 1:45pm 12.30.18 SSB and Ham Operators 0/751 One of the things I like to do is scourer the internet for information. A lot of times I cannot find
Routing reef line on H26 Big Rog at 1:24pm 12.30.18 Smaller Boats 10/801
85 Cat 27 - aft keel leak Anjin at 6:54am 12.30.18 Mid-Size Boats 5/1104 After the last two haul outs I have experienced leakage into the bilge from the far aft end of the b
Charge Wire dnimigon at 7:03pm 12.29.18 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/1501 Could someone tell me how I locate the charge wire on my 25MXB. I have the manual and it shows #10
We are refitting our 1985 35'Oday, has anyone removed the salon table. gerrard at 6:39pm 12.29.18 Ask An Oday Owner 4/978
Jib Sheet Repair - Eye Splice and Soft Shackle (5) jssailem at 4:48pm 12.29.18 Ask All Sailors 23/7442 What do you do when your 250 miles from your boat and your feeling the urge to be "Seaman Like"? Ho
I want one LeslieTroyer at 12:32pm 12.29.18 Sails Call Lounge 17/1569
Vent cover for Nicro solar ventilator (1) Musetta at 9:56am 12.29.18 Parts Search 12/2747 I am looking for a replacement for the plastic vent cover of a 4-inch, Nicro Day'Night 2000 solar-po
Stern rail diameter ShawneH at 9:35am 12.29.18 Mid-Size Boats 2/734 Hello all, I am looking to order stainless tubing to build a solar arch on my 1984 Hunter 31. Does
Rudder post repair swank at 8:49am 12.29.18 Ask All Sailors 5/612 I'll start off by admitting I am an idiot that should not be doing my own repairs. That being said h
Looking For A Bow Pulpit 2001 Hunter 340 2001Hunter340 at 7:19am 12.29.18 Big Boats 4/636 Hi, Hurricane Michael destroyed the bow pulpit on my 2001 Hunter 340. I can be reached at 205-914
New Sailboat for Christmas! (1) JRT at 6:13am 12.29.18 Sails Call Lounge 6/656 Brand new, out of the box! Did take a bit to get it completed. Square top and self tacking jib wi
just keep her in the middle jon hansen at 7:18pm 12.28.18 Ask All Sailors 27/2286 going around the fall, not over them U15Fwo9tbJ4
Battery charger working? Clydo at 6:02pm 12.28.18 Catalina 310 13/2044 Installed two new 4 D batteries. When picked up asked if full of fluid. Was assured topped off.
fun hand steering jon hansen at 5:55pm 12.28.18 Ask All Sailors 15/1169 4RG6eupGVL4 they drive just like our vessels only bigger :)
I am perplexed... (1) Brian D at 2:35pm 12.28.18 SSB and Ham Operators 14/2938 159622 This is a WSPR (Weak Signal Propagation Report - most of these stations are using 5 watts or
Bent Mast, Spring Project (1) BrianRobin at 2:24pm 12.28.18 Big Boats 2/472 Got a call from a buddy of mine today, and not a good one! The week before last we had high winds,

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Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane dlochner at 8:36am 10.01.24 Exactly. Storage insurance exists for autos so why not for boats? There's very little market for
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Project_Mayhem at 8:33am 10.01.24 Are you particularly looking for a cheaper insurance for being only on the hard as opposed to the m
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Ralph Johnstone at 8:32am 10.01.24 I have Progressive and don't think there is any clause that doesn't provide insurance when on the h
Advice on replacing standing rigging Project_Mayhem at 8:31am 10.01.24 Thanks for the comments. My question is not if I should replace. I am replacing. Just looking for a
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Project_Mayhem at 8:28am 10.01.24 Point of clarification - you imply you want insurance written for only 6 months. Is that correct? A
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Don S/V ILLusion at 8:16am 10.01.24 Point of clarification - you imply you want insurance written for only 6 months. Is that correct? An
New Cat 22 owner David W at 8:15am 10.01.24 Stingy Sailor has an excellent series on refinishing the keel. The $tingy Sailor You can remove th
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard jssailem at 7:46am 10.01.24 I am guessing here. I think you have about 18 or so days of nice weather to prep your boat. The weat
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard FastOlson at 7:46am 10.01.24 I was hoping to post a positive update as I went over to the boatyard again, but another boat owner
Pearson 31-2 1991 with wing keel (1) william24424 at 7:17am 10.01.24 Here's a chart, to give an estimation of difference between your Hunter & the Pearson. Assuming I'm
Dyneema chafe protection (1) JBP-PA at 7:07am 10.01.24 Could have been a bit more clear on the purpose. Want to use soft shackles for the head sail block
Pearson 31-2 1991 with wing keel william24424 at 7:06am 10.01.24 Looks like a solid boat, gel coat still shines. Sugar scoop is nice for boarding and exiting onto di
New Cat 22 owner (1) ambler at 6:58am 10.01.24 Stingy Sailor has an excellent series on refinishing the keel. The $tingy Sailor You can remove the
New Catalina 25 Sailer - Need some help with basic marine plumbing rcoleman67 at 6:56am 10.01.24 Thanks Sir.
New Catalina 25 Sailer - Need some help with basic marine plumbing rcoleman67 at 6:55am 10.01.24 The easiest way to look at this is that "water runs downhill." It doesn't matter what happens durin
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard smokey73 at 6:39am 10.01.24 I want to make sure I understand this. You were standing there getting ready to or applying epoxy.
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard BigEasy at 6:37am 10.01.24 another boat owner in the yard started grinding out blisters on my hull without asking me. Is this
New Catalina 25 Sailer - Need some help with basic marine plumbing JBP-PA at 6:31am 10.01.24 A continuous downward slope is also important when you haul out so that water does not stay in the l
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard dLj at 6:14am 10.01.24 Can we say destruction of property? If you have pics and proof, you might be able to take this guy
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane smokey73 at 6:02am 10.01.24 I have Progressive and don't think there is any clause that doesn't provide insurance when on the ha

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