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Reinforcing a transom ladder Voiding Sounds at 12:31pm 05.24.18 Catalina 22 14/4189 My '73 came equipped with a huge plastic folding ladder that connected to mounts deck mounts on the
Adjust the down Tiller Height upwards - tiller stop bushing JimSails at 11:02am 05.24.18 Smaller Boats 10/2347 So I am a new owner of a Hunter 26 that has the aluminum tiller handle. It may be a replacement as t
Getting there... (2) agprice22 at 9:46am 05.24.18 Ask All Sailors 4/622 I rolled the paint on my outriggers yesterday, so today, I wet-sanded them and compounded them. I ad
Around the world non-stop in a 22 footer (1) Jackdaw at 9:14am 05.24.18 Ask All Sailors 10/1357 @Bosman will like this, a Pole just completed a solo non-stop lap crossing the major capes. In a 22
Garage Sailer BobbyFunn at 7:00pm 05.23.18 Day Sailers 30/8979 A standard garage in the US is about 20 feet (6.1 meters). What are some sailboats boats that you h
Hunter 146 parts for sale kaufman tx dirtdobber at 6:31pm 05.23.18 Smaller Boats 2/459 I have mast, boom, mainsail, rudder, and some other stuff for sale from a hunter 146 mu uncle gave m
Thru hull (1) SeanTX at 4:58pm 05.23.18 Mid-Size Boats 11/2402 Replacing my first thru hull. This is on my hunter 25.5. Thru hull is for galley sink. Plan on using
Changing bulb in port bow navigation light Captpete12 at 4:41pm 05.23.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1414 OK - should be a simple procedure, BUT, spent over an hour trying to figure out how to "open" the li
Don't Be This Guy fstbttms at 2:49pm 05.23.18 Engines and Propulsion 18/1899 s2P0AUNENNE
Starter fails - Sourcing replacement (1) jssailem at 2:33pm 05.23.18 Engines and Propulsion 9/875
Up the mast with my Mast Mate Brian D at 2:06pm 05.23.18 Ask All Sailors 31/5402 Did some work today at the spreaders. Had to remove my radar reflector because the rope broke and th
Attack of the birds Stan Linado at 11:12am 05.23.18 Ask All Sailors 25/2126 After years of only occasional bird droppings our boat is now the target of what looks like a flock
And the...ahem...journey continues Roland5048 at 10:28am 05.23.18 Ask All Sailors 13/938 Let's see how part two works out. http://www.tampabay.com/news/Couple-whose-dream-boat-sank-finally
Best source for hull touch-up paint. lingerfeltja at 9:15am 05.23.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/689
Hunter Battery wiring pfaffk at 7:41am 05.23.18 Ask All Sailors 2/430 As I was getting my 2001 Hunter 290 ready for launching this year, I notice that the charge on my st
Search function not working? SFS at 4:34am 05.23.18 Forum Help (Site Talk) 9/1108 @Phil Herring: I've been searching the forum from my phone lately, and getting an error message and
Should I lead my genoa sheets inside the shrouds? (2) PotomacDaysailer at 8:10pm 05.22.18 Ask All Sailors 21/6812 150663 I can't sheet the genny in very tight with the sheets going outside the shrouds and the place
9.2a fridge unhinged schoolboy at 6:30pm 05.22.18 S2 7/1501 9.2a fridge Freon ...can't find port to add Freon....is it soldered closed? Who makes it...any clues
One black and two red electrical switches Bluenose at 6:10pm 05.22.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 28/17484 Hi folks, just getting used to me new to me B331. One red is for house, the other marked starting...
Dinghy Paint Tim22 at 5:40pm 05.22.18 Ask All Sailors 2/406 I have a new inflatable dinghy and would like to stencil my name on it. Any suggestions as to the be

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1985 O'day 28 Depth Transducer Relocation - Something Interesting Project_Mayhem at 5:16am 07.30.24 Completely forgot to post these. While not perfect or perfectly flush, it came out pretty good. A
Outboard motor parts. Project_Mayhem at 5:12am 07.30.24 This 30HP is most likely going to have electronic ignition. There's some simple resistance tests tha
Interior light conversion to LEDs - Any issues Project_Mayhem at 5:08am 07.30.24 Not saying you are wrong, but I would be curious to know the basis for that statement. I work with
West Marine Inventory jviss at 5:06am 07.30.24 Yes, the internet. I needed a new masthead light pronto. I found it on Amazon, with next morning s
Tired of Hunter tank monitors and want to switch to SCAD Project_Mayhem at 5:00am 07.30.24 Can the SCAD sensor be used as a signal switch? I would like to retrofit the sensors onto the "Navi
West Marine Inventory thinwater at 4:59am 07.30.24 Curious, since in 40 years I have never bought a piece of apparel in a marine store that was not obv
Reefing: Procedural Questions kappykaplan at 4:55am 07.30.24 I find it easier to shake out a reef than take one, and it's better to be safe than sorry. :plus:
Reefing: Procedural Questions jviss at 4:54am 07.30.24 I reef to the forecast, often before weighing anchor. I find it easier to shake out a reef than tak
West Marine Inventory jviss at 4:51am 07.30.24 In New Bedford years ago there was a great WM on Pope's Island, and a BoatUS store not far away in F
Oday 23 Windows Reseal Project G Newboat at 4:44am 07.30.24 I wet sanded the windows with 1000 grit, then buffed them clear using a DA with 3M heavy cut, then m
Tired of Hunter tank monitors and want to switch to SCAD Captain Larry-DH at 4:23am 07.30.24 I recommend that you set the alarm on "3/4" instead of "full"...for two reasons: 1. USCG regs req
Forestay Broke Away jviss at 4:00am 07.30.24
My B&G Zeus2 MFD thinks it's yesterday jviss at 3:43am 07.30.24
West Marine Inventory dlochner at 3:38am 07.30.24 In the early part of this century, WM went on a massive buying binge, buying Goldberg's Marine, E&B
West Marine Inventory Stu Jackson at 3:10am 07.30.24 I think they have way too many stores. Interesting theory. We've all heard it before. I've "evol
Single Lever Throttle/Shifter Question (1) Jim Legere at 2:46am 07.30.24 If the engine control is the one made by Spinlock, with a removable black, plastic lever, your frien
Windlass woes as a result of anchoring woes jssailem at 9:10pm 07.29.24 Mine shuts down. I put it in a drawer when not in use.
Single Lever Throttle/Shifter Question Foswick at 7:57pm 07.29.24 Many shifters have a knob on the side. Pulled out, the lever is disengaged from the shifting mechan
Tired of Hunter tank monitors and want to switch to SCAD Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:47pm 07.29.24 I recommend that you set the alarm on "3/4" instead of "full"...for two reasons: 1. USCG regs requ
Reefing: Procedural Questions Foswick at 7:46pm 07.29.24 Foswick, one should reef as soon as white tops and larger waves are visible nearby. This confirms t

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