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Yanmar 3gm30 engine hunter healer at 4:39am 05.04.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/650
Height of the the boat to remove the rudder? ChrisCall at 6:17pm 05.03.18 Catalina 30 2/899 I'm going to be removing the rudder to do some work . I thought i could dig a hole under it but can
O'Day 222 Chainplate Wood Jigger at 5:08pm 05.03.18 Day Sailers 0/627 Hi, I'm 'm in the process of replacing the bulkhead in my 222. My question is should there be a gap
Rudder anti-fouling LJ LeDrew at 3:45pm 05.03.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/429 Is there a more inexpensive option to TRI LUX II Anti-fouling paint for the rudder on my Hunter 38?
Splashing Adventure (3) CharlzO at 3:33pm 05.03.18 Newport 9/1184 Well that was an adventure! I finally got to launch my Newport 28 yesterday. The beginning of the da
2009 Hunter 25 engine size 20hp jeangeorg at 2:13pm 05.03.18 Smaller Boats 15/2278 Hello, I am still searching for my first sailboat. I am visiting a 2009 Hunter 25 boat this Saturda
Ranger 23, or San Juan 23? (2) Simon Sexton at 12:59pm 05.03.18 Ask All Sailors 2/2307 A Little Competition, Let's see who prefers what, which boat you think would win a race, an
YGBSM....! Warren Milberg at 12:47pm 05.03.18 Ask All Sailors 6/624 1643250149091584
Recommended cleaner/polish for opening ports jmce1587 at 11:45am 05.03.18 Ask All Sailors 9/1147 i have tinted Bomar and Grey opening Ports that are fading. Looking for recommendations on a cleaner
Water tank capacity 35S5 BobHorn at 8:52am 05.03.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/1402 What is the water tank capacity of a 35S5? Sailboatdata says 30 gal but the Yachtworld listing says
Is it necessary to replace the whole system? Cagle at 2:18am 05.03.18 Ask All Sailors 11/1036 Do a plumber who repairs pipes and leaks at home can resolve the issues of a houseboat? Hello, frien
Need local knowledge NJ coast njlarry at 7:48pm 05.02.18 Ask All Sailors 12/1013 Looking to help a friend move his 30 ft 4 ft draft powerboat from Forked River to Cape May. Is it po
All The King's Horses and all The King's Men, Couln't Put Edson Together Again (6) Muttondressedaslamb at 6:48pm 05.02.18 Ask All Sailors 19/1615 149723 149724 149725 149727 149728 149729 Last fall I took my pedestal apart; Now that it's sp
Javelin Resteration (10) Flyingscot64 at 5:43pm 05.02.18 Day Sailers 10/3162 I bought a 1979 Javelin in late October last season .I haven't sailed yet ,but spring is a good time
oceanis 311 2003 water leaking thru swimming platform capniro at 5:33pm 05.02.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/741 Apparently the sandwich at the hull at the swimming platform has become separated and water gets in
removing counter top CharlieM2 at 3:11pm 05.02.18 Ask An Oday Owner 1/499 I have a 1987 O'Day 272 and need to remove the counter top in order to remove the engine. I can not
Looking at a 41AC 2004 for 1st sailboat an to b live aboard Wayne_Zellers at 12:25pm 05.02.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/858 Would like input from the hunter owners about the 41ac. I am planning on living aboard her with my w
so, I decided to see what's up with the rudder Love and Luck at 10:49am 05.02.18 Day Sailers 6/1292 (I bought a 1972 Oday 22 for $500 18 months ago. Including the trailer and titles for all. She's a b
Is this Wrong? (1) topcat0399 at 6:57am 05.02.18 Ask All Sailors 23/2449 149703 ADJUSTABLE BACKSTAY (this is not the mainsheet) Block on backstay, and 2 - Fiddles. Seems
Beni docs and brochures Jackdaw at 6:14am 05.02.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/958 First of all, Beneteau has finally put ALL boat brochures back on-line, in one place. http://www.be

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Newport 28 batteries adamv at 9:05pm 06.14.24 there's a few (3 i believe) configurations of newport. I have the aft starboard galley. Batteries fo
A Sobering but Not Unexpected Incident in the PNW Hello Below at 8:44pm 06.14.24 For clarification there is no reference anywhere in the collision regulations where the term "right
Windlass Operation from the Cockpit Kings Gambit at 8:25pm 06.14.24
Windlass Operation from the Cockpit Kings Gambit at 8:14pm 06.14.24
Auto Pilot fixable? higgs at 8:11pm 06.14.24 Batteries "about" 5 years old. Could they be 6 or 7 years old? The AP works well for twenty minute
Winchers? Poor man's self tailing winches jssailem at 8:09pm 06.14.24 The amount of misinformation and false disparagement I've read over the years is staggering. Much o
Help - Secondary Mascerator and tank dumping to the ocean not working Ralph Johnstone at 8:02pm 06.14.24 Ill also open the inspection port (Or try), more afraid if the port breaks off) Maybe hold off on
Three shrouds per side on 22-footer -- really? higgs at 7:50pm 06.14.24 Your post intrigued so I did some research. Found this info: https://www.google.com/search?q=hullma
Winchers? Poor man's self tailing winches Stu Jackson at 7:42pm 06.14.24 Without the stripper arm you need to tail and remove the line as it is winched in. John, Not in my
Three shrouds per side on 22-footer -- really? Stu Jackson at 7:37pm 06.14.24 Not unusual at all. Two lowers and an upper. The ubiquitous Catalina 22 is like that, I had one, g
FCC vs BoatUS for MMSI Stu Jackson at 7:32pm 06.14.24 Anyway. I normally agree with Stu as well; I just see this differently. If we're talking to our com
Yanmar SD20 Saildrive dizo514 at 6:22pm 06.14.24 It should be. I think there were a handful of screws and sealant. I had mine replaced along with the
Windlass Operation from the Cockpit Michael Davis at 6:14pm 06.14.24 Wow, 60 feet (20 meters). That is insane. The data developed over the past 15 years of surveying th
Windlass Operation from the Cockpit jssailem at 5:59pm 06.14.24 Wow, 60 feet (20 meters). That is insane. The data developed over the past 15 years of surveying the
Another not so "Precision" sail. Doing your own mast slides? jssailem at 5:54pm 06.14.24 Thanks for the update. I would not worry about the needle holes. They will disappear as the webbing
Winchers? Poor man's self tailing winches jssailem at 5:49pm 06.14.24 As @Joe explains, winchers at best are tailing assistants. Without the stripper arm you need to tail
Halyard line Tally Ho at 5:40pm 06.14.24 Price, value. I have never used Sta-Set. Greg
Cleaning Anchor danooxnard at 5:36pm 06.14.24 That is a cool device. Much easier than installing a pump! Dano
Dripping Jabsco Selector Handle danooxnard at 5:34pm 06.14.24 Rebuilding is not hard. The cost of a rebuild kit is about 1/3 the cost of a new head. $80 to $90
Winchers? Poor man's self tailing winches danooxnard at 5:28pm 06.14.24 I agree a waste of $100. I have a set for my Cat22. I took them off after trying them on a couple of

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