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Sailboat Instruments EJWash at 10:00am 09.10.16 Ask All Sailors 29/2226 At present, my 1989 Catalina 30 is equipped with a Signet SL80 (speed, depth, and temperature) and a
Help finding older Ray Marine rail mount GPS sensor rfrye1 at 9:18am 09.10.16 Ask All Sailors 4/662 The mushroom shaped dome the screws onto the rail mount on my '98 Hunter finally cracked. It's an ol
Reinforce Hunter 25.5 Engine Mount Dutchman at 8:15am 09.10.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/568 New Hunter 25.5 owner here with a questions. Currently have an 80+lb 8hp Merc on the transom with
Yanmar 3GMF starting hard Charlie98117 at 8:13am 09.10.16 Ask All Sailors 13/1261 I have a 3GMF that is beginning to have some issues when starting when it is cold. Previously I wou
Beneteau sign removal (1) Rob Spicer at 1:45am 09.10.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1218 Beneteau 423 , I would like to replacing the grey stickers on the side of our cabin top but haven't
Is the party over? RussC at 8:44pm 09.09.16 Ask All Sailors 41/2076 Jennifer and I took a drive today just to get out on a nice sunny day. decided to go up to Howard Pr
Compass replacement H-280 matts997 at 7:07pm 09.09.16 Mid-Size Boats 5/1086 My old Aquameter bulkhead compass finally bit the dust, began leaking and it can't be repaired. I'm
Climb the mast? SeanTX at 6:19pm 09.09.16 Mid-Size Boats 9/983 Looks like somebody has to and probably me. This is on my 84 Hunter 25.5. Thinking about doing it ri
Looking for a used jib 115% for my hunter 29.5 luisjames at 6:12pm 09.09.16 Mid-Size Boats 5/644 The Newton Storm broke in piesces my jib please advice on a used or or directions to find one
Hunter 380 rigging issue TheTY at 5:33pm 09.09.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/477 I have a Hunter 380 and according to the manual the diamonds are to be located behind the intermedia
velocitek speedpuck fred1diver at 4:08pm 09.09.16 Ask All Sailors 7/911 anyone use this device? might be a new addition to Narcosis for next year :) how do you like it?
Manual Anchor Windlass BDRogers at 1:36pm 09.09.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1409 Does anyone know what kind of windlass this is? I would like to find parts for it if possible. Image
AC/Battery relay? jyjohnson at 12:51pm 09.09.16 Engines and Propulsion 4/664 I have a battery/AC question: When on AC/shore power: 1. I want the 12v panel to be powered by a 12
Light Nite (1) cb32863 at 12:43pm 09.09.16 Racing 5/849 Was a very light air night "racing" last night. We had about 6kts at the start but it quickly shut d
Anyone else know the feeling.... (1) Megaro76 at 12:39pm 09.09.16 Catalina 22 30/2141 When you buy a boat that hasn't been in the water for a long time in my case a 1976 Catalina 22-Hull
H170, help replacing centeboard block Marty at 12:33pm 09.09.16 Day Sailers 0/549 i need to replace the block on the Center Board. How do I remove the Bail without damaging those rub
lewmar traveler dvantong at 12:09pm 09.09.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/1097 Does anyone have or know where I can get replacement pulleys for the Lewmar traveler on a 1996 Benet
Aluminum mast and boom JohnVTX at 10:51am 09.09.16 Ask All Sailors 2/380 What do you all use to keep boom and mast looking good?
multifunction tools Justin_NSA at 10:10am 09.09.16 Ask All Sailors 24/1389 Which model multifunction tool is found to be most usefull around the boat? I have a good folding bl
Reduce the keel newyorker at 10:10am 09.09.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/553 Can I cut the keel of my 1979 Hunter Cherubini fin keel? I want to go from 5'3" to 3'6". Does anyon

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Keel material mhbelser at 3:38am 04.27.23 The 25.5 keel is cast iron made by Mars Metals out of Canada. Former Hunter dealer I still own my
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips bonkle at 3:31am 04.27.23
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips rgranger at 3:29am 04.27.23 His dashboard tile says it is a Hunter 31
Keel material rgranger at 3:26am 04.27.23
1993 Catalina 18" Battery? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:50am 04.27.23 Capri was purchased by Catalina yachts years ago. The Capri 18 later called the Catalina 18 was desi
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips Crazy Dave Condon at 2:37am 04.27.23 Was this boat built by a manufacturer and if so, can you provide manufacturer, model and year of boa
Where are the sea cocks on my 1991 Hunter 28? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:28am 04.27.23 If the manufacturer, PSS Dripless Shaft Seal is still in business, may I suggest you call them for a
Hunter 295 1996 model Crazy Dave Condon at 2:20am 04.27.23
Keel material Crazy Dave Condon at 1:52am 04.27.23 The 25.5 keel is cast iron made by Mars Metals out of Canada. Former Hunter dealer I still own my b
trailer info, Hunter 23.5, 1994 Crazy Dave Condon at 1:43am 04.27.23 @patbratton the 240 was introduced in October, 1997 for model year 1998. I am not sure if you had
How long can a diesel sit idle? cagreen75 at 11:25pm 04.26.23 Two things can happen. The batteries can go dead and the diesel tank can get moisture in it. You sho
Problems with early 310s Clydo at 10:39pm 04.26.23 Clyde ...... I have a 310 2003 also. The pad your using, what is it made of. Like top of shoe box
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Hayden Watson at 10:28pm 04.26.23 I have an AP and it is interfaced with the chart plotter and the wind instruments so it can steer a
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Hayden Watson at 10:21pm 04.26.23 ...Here is a video that happened a couple of years ago here in the PacificNW. It shows what happens
rebedding fiberglass arch fittings Ralph Johnstone at 9:17pm 04.26.23 I would (if I had them) unscrew one (possibly) sacrificial machine screw and see what comes out. Ca
Advice for a Solo Sailor? capta at 9:02pm 04.26.23 You did a circumnavigation? Solo? Only some of it was solo, if you don't count a 6 year old girl
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Alan Gomes at 8:52pm 04.26.23 In general I think you are correct. But I would also say that not all auto pilots are created equal.
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Kings Gambit at 8:43pm 04.26.23 In my experience, with the AP I have, it does not sail the boat better than my first mate or I on a
Slippery floorboards Trent Tidmore at 8:25pm 04.26.23 Carpet (I like rubber backed runners). IMO varnished floors on a boat are simply stupid, and I have
De-winterization xavpil at 8:14pm 04.26.23

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