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Mast Compression Post Rot Barn-dog at 2:31am 02.16.17 Big Boats 2/736 Hi all, I'm getting ready to replace the Compression Post on my '87 Hunter 34. I purchased a 4X4 w
I need Heat. Help. Suspicious Behavior at 7:22pm 02.15.17 Ask All Sailors 9/671 Beneteau 31. This is my first winter on the boat. Last month I got out to the Marina. Turned
Help me find a prop shaft zinc for a 2004 Hunter 41 ? spadaforaj at 5:23pm 02.15.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1196 Seems like my repair guy can't find one - any suggestions ? Jim
Ultimate Catalina 25? Bilgewater at 4:15pm 02.15.17 Trailer Sailors 7/1204 Opinions vary greatly, but I think I have the ultimate C25. It is a wing keel with inboard diesel.
Failed donation attempts Captain Ron 18 at 3:38pm 02.15.17 Ask All Sailors 16/1138 Hello all, This is my 1st post, so be kind! I just inherited a 1966 O'Day Mariner on a Shoreline t
Made new dinghy cover! (6) SwitchintoglideIII at 3:28pm 02.15.17 Ask All Sailors 9/438 Last year we invested in a new Highfield RIB. The factory cover near basically fell apart after one
Hunter 28.5 Side Windows/Front Hatch mgahagen at 10:57am 02.15.17 Mid-Size Boats 6/1996 Does anyone know where to order replacement fixed side windows and front hatch gaskets for a 1985 Hu
Hunter 430 - things to know and look for before purchase, design interior? Paula at 10:13am 02.15.17 Big Boats 3/1243 Anyone familiar with the 430 that was built until until the year 2000? It has a different cabin set
Refitting Albin Vega: install new engine, rewire? (2) Gene Neill at 9:32am 02.15.17 Ask All Sailors 19/5654 We had a big day this week! Using the boom and a come-along as a crane, we got the old Volvo out of
Compass interference question (1) Lafayette Mike at 8:19am 02.15.17 Catalina 22 5/640 I have a 1987 C-22 with a standard compass mounted on the port side cockpit-cabin bulkhead. I would
Hunter 23 Cockpit Supports (4) JaxSail at 7:54am 02.15.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/3319 I just bought a 1985 Hunter 23 in Florida. I recently graduated from school so cash is a little tigh
Fishing vessel in Alaska goes down with all hands Brian D at 7:57pm 02.14.17 Sails Call Lounge 2/575 This from the Deadliest Catch TV show. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/02/14/deadliest-catch-stars-k
Extra halyard? What for? JaySnoqualmie at 7:52pm 02.14.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/858 May be a dumb question.... I just bought a Hunter 37. First boat I've owned. Every boat I've saile
Oday 25 Transom overhaul and repower (4) btm0905 at 7:26pm 02.14.17 Ask An Oday Owner 21/3194 Greetings This topic is well versed on this forum in various threads, but I figure why not start a
New O'Day 25 owner JRT at 5:46pm 02.14.17 Ask An Oday Owner 428/36200 My wife and I have wanted a sail boat for years, this year seemed like the right time with kids now
Is there an annual sale at Sailrite? Rusty Keel at 5:40pm 02.14.17 Catalina 22 6/5861 I am thinking of replacing the cabin cushions this year and was wondering if Sailrite ever does an a
Hunter 326 Max-Prop testing & speeds (2GM20F) (7) MrSteve007 at 4:43pm 02.14.17 Mid-Size Boats 4/1335 I recently had my 326 hauled out, and had a fresh coat of bottom paint, the Max-Prop serviced and th
Full Batten? SirMichael at 4:37pm 02.14.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/894 I am thinking about buying a new main sail for my 1988 Hunter 28.5. When they talk about a full batt
Beneteau First 38 pedestal compass removal Michael Davis at 4:32pm 02.14.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1772 My new to me First 38 has a BEN compass with no visible screws holding it on. I would like to inspec
New sails for Hunter 310, reefing lines, stack pack (1) karellen at 4:11pm 02.14.17 Mid-Size Boats 2/900 Just got new sails and took the opportunity to also add a stack pack/lazy bag setup. We came from a

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Trailer bunk bed carpet replacement Siamese at 6:57am 10.28.23 Or check Sailrite for the bunk carpet that they sell. I haven't used it for bunks, but have made fe
Fuel lift pump feels hot question (1) jssailem at 6:54am 10.28.23 Your assumption is correct @Richard19068 These pumps have a cutoff pressure. As an example, here is
Spring Cleats for 315 Genoa Track (1) jssailem at 6:42am 10.28.23 I agree with your conclusion @stephen_i_w . That cleat is not a good addition to your boat. I would
Will 1hp motor push h260 on calm day?? jssailem at 6:16am 10.28.23 :beer: Great write up Fred.
Will 1hp motor push h260 on calm day?? pgandw at 5:53am 10.28.23 I switched from a 5hp Honda to an EPropulsion Spirit 1.0 (pretty accurately rated at 1000 watt/3hp e
Spring Cleats for 315 Genoa Track Deleted member 117556 at 5:53am 10.28.23 Many years ago, when I began promoting midship springline cleats on tracks for those of us who didn
Outhaul car on Selden Boom cymeyer at 5:42am 10.28.23 I had a 386 for many years and now 46. I have replaced other parts but not parts B2 and B3 on your
1975 oday 22 dlochner at 5:42am 10.28.23 Rewiring on an older boat is often a good idea. As for the location, low and center is a good place
Battery advice for new-to-us Hunter 36...and why did these huge Northstar AGMs die so soon? dlochner at 5:30am 10.28.23 You'll be happier with the Trojans. A couple of comments about the wiring. The jumpers between the b
Leak repair: how to fix up cabin ceiling? Ranzo at 4:55am 10.28.23 Thanks everyone! I've got my hands on that awesome Technical Manual and I'll post any interesting up
UNIVERSAL M20/ 5416 EQUIVALENT KUBOTA sailme88 at 4:55am 10.28.23 why not remove the pump and bring it to a Kubota dealer for a match up..
1975 oday 22 (2) Anomymous 163294 at 11:54pm 10.27.23 Just bought battery yesterday, all lights are working, Yay! but those will all be changed to led. al
Battery advice for new-to-us Hunter 36...and why did these huge Northstar AGMs die so soon? (2) Kupe at 9:05pm 10.27.23 Hey gang- Just wanted to thank all of you for great guidance, insights, and suggestions. The dead
macerator doesn't have enough oumph Richard19068 at 8:41pm 10.27.23 Yes, that is when I put in the amarine macerator. I recently got the service kit for the Jabsco mac
Spring Cleats for 315 Genoa Track (1) stephen_i_w at 8:38pm 10.27.23 I have also been struggling with this issue, on my C-315, as well. Good mid-ships cleats would cert
macerator doesn't have enough oumph (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:31pm 10.27.23 If the voltage drops below 12v then that could be a problem. The The voltage is only one piece of
macerator doesn't have enough oumph dlochner at 7:19pm 10.27.23 @dlochner, what voltage should I expect when the macerator is running? It will obvously drop some b
macerator doesn't have enough oumph sabbatical88 at 6:35pm 10.27.23 Last May you had a similar problem and posted this as your solution... What is different now than t
Fuel lift pump feels hot question Richard19068 at 6:08pm 10.27.23 I don't know what this means as far as running the pump for 15 minutes and seeing if it gets hot but
macerator doesn't have enough oumph Terry Cox at 6:06pm 10.27.23 Hi John. Unless I missed it, did you check the hose from the macerator through the through hull valv

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