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Hunter356 2002 Regridge/freezer problems (6) star302 at 8:48am 08.23.16 Big Boats 9/958 Hi , We own a Hunter356 2002. Our freezer and refridgerator (two seperate spaces/compartments) hav
Rebuilding Simpson Lawrence Sprint Atlantic windlass on Hunter 410, Dijobi777 at 8:23am 08.23.16 Big Boats 5/1537 DIY or recommend a vendor Thanks
Template for racing swing keel design HillbillyWanderer at 7:04am 08.23.16 Catalina 22 4/3734 Hoping to finally get back to working on my boat again. Have had other projects that have been takin
Need Outboard Shift Extender (1) GGordonWoody at 6:48am 08.23.16 Smaller Boats 8/4750 Maneuvering our 8+ ft wide ship into our 10- ft slip means working the shifter quite a bit during do
Replacing floor timbers in H25 (7) Dennis Kitchen at 6:38am 08.23.16 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1300 I have progressed in my H25 rebuild to the point of setting the main bulkhead and mast compression p
Thinking of moving up! Bob S at 5:26am 08.23.16 Big Boats 55/12687 I have a question for the group. My wife, the admiral, has been having a rough time this season with
If you only listen to Peggie one time... Kermit at 4:44am 08.23.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/2113 Peggie Hall has been extolling the virtues of PureAyre for a while now. I finally* ordered a gallon*
Replacing my running rigging hook at 3:13am 08.23.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/763 I think I need to replace my running rigging. It still gets the job done, but is starting to get tha
V pulley & emery cloth Ken13559 at 12:43am 08.23.16 Engines and Propulsion 14/3269 I wish to run emery cloth/sandpaper on the V pulley slot face to remove any fine pitting that is cre
Aqualink 406 PLB gfrazzle at 10:09pm 08.22.16 Big Boats 1/389 Hello all, The batteries on this PLB are out of date. This model is no longer available but there ar
Interesting cloud formation (4) Dalliance at 8:49pm 08.22.16 Ask All Sailors 18/825 I just wanted to share some weather photos I shot last week. They were taken over a 29 minute per
Recmar Table Bracket (1) MikePoplin at 6:45pm 08.22.16 Day Sailers 4/1354 I'm looking for the bracket that attaches to the bottom of the galley table. It's a Recmar system;
Sail Repair Everett Full Circle 473 at 5:19pm 08.22.16 Pacific North West Cruisers 10/1782 My UV cover on my Genoa needs to be reattached. About 18" is coming off 1/3 down from the head. Can
Optimal storage in an Oday 28 Randall Schmidt at 4:58pm 08.22.16 Ask An Oday Owner 3/559 I'm looking at a long ICW journey on my 1984 ODay 28 that I just bought. I'm seeking tips on how ot
Preparing for an ICW Journey Randall Schmidt at 4:55pm 08.22.16 Ask All Sailors 40/5387 I have an ODay 28 and am planning a retirement trip down the ICW from Annapolis to Mobile Bay Alabam
"Marine Mask" ? Ron20324 at 3:47pm 08.22.16 Ask All Sailors 6/558 On QVC Shopping today, and for a limited time only- I hope... Item A-286300... "ELEMIS Pro-collagen
Vision 36 Windless Donald6433 at 3:09pm 08.22.16 Big Boats 0/410 Has anyone installed an anchor windless on a Vision 36? If so what brand did you install and how di
Boy I'm glad fred1diver at 2:09pm 08.22.16 Trailer Sailors 20/2272 I'm glad I bought a second battery before my trip, my battery didn't last 2 days, and that was with
Engine gauges C30 MKIII gone bad AXEL at 1:57pm 08.22.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/999 I recently bought this C30 MKIII. During the survey it was pointed out that the volt meter was bad,
Replace old hand Galley pump Wind Cree at 12:56pm 08.22.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1439 I recently purchased a Pearson 28 from 1975. The hand pumps in the galley and head are not operatin

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26 vs 260 weight? Crazy Dave Condon at 12:09pm 11.07.23 @h2o_snow The 260 wheel steering was an option that I recommended to Hunter when it was being desi
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed dLj at 12:07pm 11.07.23 I've attached some close up photos of the shaft. The part never inside the rudder looks great, but
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed Davidasailor26 at 11:52am 11.07.23 We were it in the Pacific on a fishing boat when one our group headed for the head. He was down for
Coolant flush Apex at 11:39am 11.07.23 Delos has a video....barnacle buster
Its funny Friday! Kermit at 11:09am 11.07.23
Odd Yanmar issue ggrizzard at 10:52am 11.07.23 If the engine turns over but will not start, it's not an electrical issue. Compression, Fuel and air
Odd Yanmar issue George Braun at 9:56am 11.07.23 Check the archives. Yanmars are notorious for having conductivity / wiring problems because of lig
Odd Yanmar issue BigEasy at 9:54am 11.07.23 Check the archives. Yanmars are notorious for having conductivity / wiring problems because of ligh
Odd Yanmar issue THECUSCUS at 9:24am 11.07.23 Sounds more like a fuel problem. Might be a longshot, but what if the hull is flexing due to being
Odd Yanmar issue George Braun at 9:19am 11.07.23 I am 95%+ sure the engine is in neutral, I will need to study up on both the neutral safety and engi
Odd Yanmar issue kloudie1 at 9:14am 11.07.23 As john says, the neutral safety switch and the electric engine stop system (relay, solenoid and wir
Odd Yanmar issue jssailem at 9:09am 11.07.23 Throwing out an idea. Do you have a neutral cut off on your transmission. If not in neutral the engi
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed jssailem at 9:07am 11.07.23 We were it in the Pacific on a fishing boat when one our group headed for the head. He was down for
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Alan Gomes at 8:32am 11.07.23 Very little fresh water usage results in a higher waste to water ratio. Stinky! What are you using
Replacing Yanmar exhaust hose Ralph Johnstone at 8:24am 11.07.23 I was quoted $60/ foot (cdn) for the hardware hose, and the Vetus is about the same. Then it's ju
Winterize Wilcox Crittenden Toilet Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:48am 11.07.23 Most do have a hose intended just for rinsing a tank and labeled for that...some have a second hose
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed Cestlavie at 7:44am 11.07.23 I feel your concern for your wife and seasickness. There are many drugs and ideas such as calm musi
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed (4) Cestlavie at 7:41am 11.07.23 That sounds like the beginning of crevice corrosion. This happens when SS is in a wet oxygen depriv
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed jssailem at 7:29am 11.07.23 I feel your concern for your wife and seasickness. There are many drugs and ideas such as calm music
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed dlochner at 7:15am 11.07.23 Yes I was wondering too. Welds look good, but there's some tiny pin holes throughout the lower shaf

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