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Propane Stove, H26 (5) Doug J at 9:28am 07.17.16 Smaller Boats 22/1835 125945 There is a quick disconnect fitting allowing the disconnection from the hose for stowage if
Stern Compartment Bulkhead Replaced, H26 (7) Doug J at 8:57am 07.17.16 Smaller Boats 7/651 I have replaced the bulkhead in the aft berth. The original one had several holes in it to accommod
Best way to clean up dried fish guts and blood? weinie at 8:57am 07.17.16 Ask All Sailors 24/7437 Well, a local osprey has apparently decided that my boat is the best seat in the house and has decid
Batteries?? Jack at 6:51am 07.17.16 Ask All Sailors 6/517 Hi All, So after 8 good years it's time to replace my Deka Dual Purpose group 27. We have a separat
nke instruments not working johnjackgallag at 6:46am 07.17.16 Ask All Sailors 0/200 1993 cat 270le came with nke depth speed and temp . suddenly does not turn on with blank display.
Bilge pump mystery jefft23 at 6:02am 07.17.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/697 I posted this on the Beneteau owners forum so excuse me if this is a double post. I'm having a pro
Bilge pump mystery jefft23 at 4:57am 07.17.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/602 I'm having a problem with my bilge pump that I can't seem to cure. The light on the electrical pane
Racor 200 FG Fuel Filter/Water Separater - Now O-Rings in Drain Valve Replacement (5) DinoKanuck at 3:54am 07.17.16 Engines and Propulsion 2/1991 For 4 years the self venting drain value at the bottom of the Racor 200 FG was constantly damp with
No voltage at cabin light - how trace wiring? RichW9603 at 10:23pm 07.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/630 Hi all, Apologies if there is a thread on this, I searched and could not find it. I recently bought
First 405 throttle lever guidera48 at 9:18pm 07.16.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1275 working on a bene first 405 with a perkins 4108 and throttle lever will move forward and back. Rpm r
Johnson 6HP lower unit rebuild (1) reefsider at 8:42pm 07.16.16 Engines and Propulsion 1/852 Got this 1975 6 HP Johnson with my boat and I'm rebuilding the lower. It was in pretty bad shape. I
Foresail size sailpablo at 7:37pm 07.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/396 We have a 2003 356. It came with a standard jib - 113 which in light winds is useless. Can we use
Kirie Elite 25 Jerry Johnson at 6:50pm 07.16.16 Ask All Sailors 10/3810 I am just getting back into sailing after a 20+ year layoff. I owned and sailed a Catalina 27 way ba
Replacing traveler sheaves Charlie98117 at 1:42pm 07.16.16 Ask All Sailors 3/343 I've got an '83 Hunter 34 and the sheaves in the traveler are falling apart so I've got to pull them
First 305 cutlass bearing? GregorLuv at 1:33pm 07.16.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/697 So much for an inspection! Surveyor said "worn but serviceable," and in less than two weeks time th
Anyone know of a 322 that circumnavigated? (or at least crossed an ocean) Capn Mike at 12:06pm 07.16.16 Bigger Boats 22/5823 Hello, I own an O'day 322, and I absolutely love it. I especially love the interior layout. But my
Recommendations on replacing roller fuller on a 1985 Hunter 34 SV My Luv Too at 10:16am 07.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1088 We own a 1985 Hunter 34, our roller fuller does not work properly and we are thinking about replacin
lowance 600c lee oakley at 9:27am 07.16.16 Ask All Sailors 3/355 Hello Can someone give me their input on a lowrance 600c I am looking for a c good gps and have foun
Removing Curved Fixed Portlight the_alpine at 9:01am 07.16.16 Bigger Boats 6/1136 So the 302 and 322 have fixed portlights that make a 90' bend over the top of the deck. Anyone succ
Easy B&R specific sail trim question Randy Church at 7:37am 07.16.16 Big Boats 3/558 Hunter 34 owners, Have the books, etc. but I ask this after jib sheet turning block shattered durin

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DC Panel Confusion toastysailor at 8:58pm 09.17.23 Didn't they provide you with a complete set of manuals? What does your dealer have to say? I hav
Roll your own! DArcy at 8:48pm 09.17.23 I wondered after I posted if that would make sense. I was an Opti dad for so long I just slip into t
1975 C&C33 mk1 with brand new 10kw electric drive Rocinante_C&C33 at 8:44pm 09.17.23
DC Panel Confusion Stu Jackson at 8:35pm 09.17.23 I recently purchased a new 2023 Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 Didn't they provide you with a complete set
The changing power of the Sun. JamesG161 at 8:26pm 09.17.23 You mean that Earth's magnetic core may be influenced by Newton's law of universal gravitation Th
Roll your own! stickinthemud57 at 8:16pm 09.17.23 When going to distant regattas we charter boats but take our own sails. Sails are the most importan
33 Cherubini rudder post bent? MikeHoncho at 7:46pm 09.17.23
1975 C&C33 mk1 with brand new 10kw electric drive MikeHoncho at 7:41pm 09.17.23
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't MikeHoncho at 7:39pm 09.17.23 Yes. I have decided she has a mind of her own. Sometimes I feel she enjoys sitting in the slip, lik
Clamshell Vent Covers Pacata589! at 6:38pm 09.17.23 Ahoy, I have a Beneteau 43 and for the life of me cannot find replacement clamshell vent covers for
Roll your own! DArcy at 5:40pm 09.17.23 How does the boat get there? When going to distant regattas we charter boats but take our own sail
H49/H50 Anchor Snubber/Bridle Setup tkwhalen at 5:39pm 09.17.23 Nate I am currently out of the country but as soon as I return and get up to the boat I will send pi
Hunter 49 - Shower Seat (Guest Shower) tkwhalen at 5:37pm 09.17.23 Hinges are in the back and it flips up to the port side of the boat. I was thinking a latch may be n
Add heat-sink cooling fins to alternator? (1) Hayden Watson at 5:31pm 09.17.23
Roll your own! stickinthemud57 at 5:26pm 09.17.23 I like the pool noodle rollers, great idea. I made a sail tube out of PVC pipe to transport my dau
Sewing Cushions and Bimini jviss at 5:13pm 09.17.23 I do have access to my mother's SInger 500 machine, and it is built like a tank. That's a great ma
Sewing Cushions and Bimini jviss at 5:12pm 09.17.23 But I would still probably go with it or Sun-Dura for the fade resistance. Sunbrella fades, too.
Add heat-sink cooling fins to alternator? Hayden Watson at 5:11pm 09.17.23 Our exhaust fan is noisy but with the engine noise and the fact that everyone is in the cockpit whe
Hold post for future announcement John Cornellier at 5:05pm 09.17.23 Let me know if you need some help getting that site back up.
Sewing Cushions and Bimini Skipper J at 4:59pm 09.17.23 Thank you all for this information. How nice it must be to make things with a sewing machine. I look

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