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Centennial AGM batteries Charlie98117 at 9:05am 10.18.17 Ask All Sailors 15/3431 Has anyone used them? Tried the forum search function but didn't see much info. My hold down str
Shelves in fwd cabin hanging lockers and microwave -> cabinet conversion. ToddS at 8:36am 10.18.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1521 I just purchased a 373 (yay!), and I think I've seen 373s online with shelves in the forward cabin h
Engine and Gear Box Oil Specifications for 2007 Yanmar 3YM30 Caspurr at 8:11am 10.18.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 36/14976 I am looking for the Specs for the oil I use in my 2007 Yanmar 3YM30 engine. In preparation for wint
External spinnaker halyard help Hydro Therapy at 6:02am 10.18.17 Ask All Sailors 23/4663 Hello, I have a Precision 28 and would like to set it up to use a spinnaker. I have a spinnaker from
B-31 Shaft Removal Alfa at 5:58pm 10.17.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1097 Can shaft be pulled out on Beneteau 31 without dropping the rudder after removal of the prop, cutlas
My cup runneth over... (1) Brian D at 4:21pm 10.17.17 Sails Call Lounge 26/1892 141977
Hunter 30 sailing pic Ken Cross at 4:20pm 10.17.17 Mid-Size Boats 1/634 We have a 1989 Hunter 30 with the transom cutout and a headsail furler below deck. I'm looking for
Replacement galley sink for C25 ChuckTurner at 4:19pm 10.17.17 Mid-Size Boats 3/744 The previous owner of my 1984 C25 removed the galley sink and I am having trouble finding a replacem
How to replace Port Windo Gasket on Hunter Sailboat 31 Windy Daze Hunter 31 at 4:13pm 10.17.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2268 5-L3jL1AtZw
Figure this one out... (1) Brian D at 3:52pm 10.17.17 Sails Call Lounge 70/5204 141975
Day sailing options in Honolulu? marke14 at 2:13pm 10.17.17 Ask All Sailors 11/805 Greetings SBO friends! My wife and I will be traveling to Honolulu next week - Oct. 23-28, and my w
Morgan OutIsland 41 416 1983 Michael II at 12:58pm 10.17.17 Ask All Sailors 10/1229 The teak walls of our sailboat are streaked in some areas, it's is if the stain was stripped in thos
B-31, Shaft Removal Alfa at 10:13am 10.17.17 Ask All Sailors 2/377 Would appreciate info from B-31 owners if shaft could be pulled out without dropping the rudder. Thi
P42 Athwart Wire Chase termination points Jim_H42 at 9:21am 10.17.17 Big Boats 10/786 Greetings - the last step of my holding tank replacement involves getting fluid level sensor wires f
Scrapping a Hunter 30 1978 sr1029 at 7:54am 10.17.17 Mid-Size Boats 7/99 Got landed due to IRMA. Little damage done, but to expensive to put back in the water. Was totally r
Isomat NG70 Mast Spinnaker Jrtauber at 7:17am 10.17.17 Big Boats 10/1966 I have a 1993 Hunter 37.5 with an Isomat NG70 Mast. It has four halyard exit block at the base of t
Gudgeons size for Hunter 23 Rudder dhaberman at 6:27am 10.17.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/351 Does any know the hole size for the Gudgeons for a Hunter 23? Need a quick fix for Mast Crutch. Tha
Water heater.... does size matter? NYSail at 3:37am 10.17.17 Ask All Sailors 20/2514 well of course size matters, however with the hot water heater I am beginning to rethink in my case.
Model 17 whaler style skif Kevin1 at 2:55am 10.17.17 Ask An Oday Owner 1/439 Does anyone have any info on a Model 17 skif? I can not seem to find any thing on line. Any help w
Standing rigging inspection... dawniewilson at 2:36am 10.17.17 Ask All Sailors 17/3207 How often should I have the standing rigging inspected? Is it something I can do? I was told by a

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So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project (2) SailingCal21 at 3:28pm 05.15.24
DST housing valve fell off Davidasailor26 at 2:59pm 05.15.24
Funny Friday!!! (1) Tally Ho at 2:43pm 05.15.24
Removing caulk.... rgranger at 1:40pm 05.15.24 Here is an article on the topic of softening caulk https://waterproofcaulking.com/how-to-remove-sil
23.5 outboard motor rgranger at 1:32pm 05.15.24 I had the Tohatsu 6hp sailpro. It was a very reliable motor and would start on the third pull even a
DST housing valve fell off Hello Below at 12:54pm 05.15.24 My DST 810 works as advertised. It replaced a DST 800 which was flaky, at best. However, the valve
Ray Greene Rascal help needed Frayja at 12:50pm 05.15.24 Might you still have your Rascal? If so, i am trying to figure out where the shrouds attach. I don't
Ray Greene Rascal help needed Frayja at 12:48pm 05.15.24 I have a Ray Greene Rascal as well. The item that attaches to the centerboard consists of two smal
23.5 outboard motor Crazy Dave Condon at 12:45pm 05.15.24 Tohatsu no longer makes the Nissan outboards
Removing caulk.... dLj at 12:16pm 05.15.24 I've found often you need to make job specific tools... Essentially what @capta is saying above...
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump dLj at 12:13pm 05.15.24 I agree it looks interesting. You might want to seal the electronics board. That does not look parti
23.5 outboard motor pgandw at 11:51am 05.15.24 The Tohatsu/Mercury/Nissan 4-6hp are all the same motor with larger carburetors for the higher hp mo
Removing caulk.... capta at 11:16am 05.15.24 Speedy, no. But faster, perhaps. Dental tools work very well in areas where most tools won't fit. I
Connecting bilge areas Benny17441 at 10:59am 05.15.24 Easier to get a wet vac and get the water out. Find and correct the leaks to avoid a recurrence onc
DIY replacement for Hunter cockpit arch speaker/light box - anyone had success? AndyL at 10:41am 05.15.24 Thanks for the pictures. It looks great.
Leaky screws holding steering gear cover on Hunter 36 - any better solutions? AndyL at 10:32am 05.15.24 Any update on this? If you were asking me, I haven't done anything since my last post. The two hol
23.5 outboard motor Crazy Dave Condon at 9:39am 05.15.24 @Southern Crux As a dealer, I gave the original plans for the Hunter 23.5 to Hunter. Small Mercur
What Tide Chart do you use on your Cell Phone? (1) sailcapt340 at 5:46am 05.15.24 Perfect help again. I checked out all your recommendations. I downloaded the Tides Near Me app on m
Winch placement thinwater at 5:25am 05.15.24 JSsailem had a good point. You don't need to be behind the wheel. On my last two boats (one tiller
23.5 outboard motor Rick Webb at 4:21am 05.15.24 20" shaft is the minimum 5Hp is likely just OK Most important consideration on brand is what brands

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