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Leak at CB uphaul opening Livinspt at 2:35pm 09.08.16 Ask An Oday Owner 0/473 While under sail ,I have a lot of water coming thru the opening that the uphaul cable to the center
Head pump out? 2 OLD PIRATES at 1:34pm 09.08.16 Catalina 310 11/2474 I've been getting mixed info about pumping out. Should the head be in pumping mode or closed. Mine i
Breakout, Part 2 1/2 - September 8, 2016 Skip Gundlach at 11:43am 09.08.16 Ask All Sailors 2/430 Breakout, Part 2 1/2 - September 8, 2016 We left you expecting a stiff blow (30-40 knots, gusts to
Clear plastic protective cover for Yanmar 2GM20F cockpit control panel Dragoon at 9:05am 09.08.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/6372 Hello, I need your help locating the OEM clear plastic cover for my 1990 Hunter 30-G Sailboat: with
Can't seem to stay logged in any more...is it personal? LuzSD at 8:40am 09.08.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 32/2235 I have noticed that for the past year or more that I am continually logging back in. Not a BIG deal
Drinking water electric pump out 29.5 jcela at 8:03am 09.08.16 Mid-Size Boats 9/1314 Dear Hunter owners friend, My drinking water pump of my 1995 Hunter 29.5 just went out after 20 year
356 Foresail performance problems Jimongee at 7:39pm 09.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/682 Hello folks, My boat is a 2002 356. It has the original foresail 110. From an appearance standpoint
Hunter 29.5 Fuel Pickup Removal Harp at 6:47pm 09.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/988 It's the last place for me to look for my fuel problem. Checked everything else. Very weak flow to f
2016 OC 45 Air cond. Sea Strainer SteveInMD at 5:38pm 09.07.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1224 Does anyone know who makes the air conditioner sea strainer for the 2016 Oceanis 45? I tore the gas
stern rail seats for 26X rzobel at 5:26pm 09.07.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1770 A friend cannot use stern rail seats on X that he purchased several years ago and is giving them to
Sailing Smith Mountain Lake Virginia rzobel at 5:22pm 09.07.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/887 I am planning a quick trip down to SML in 2 weeks. have never been there before and renting cabin a
Water in under hull. Pam at 4:51pm 09.07.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 42/4872 New to sailing. Just put boat in today. Came back to check on it and some water has collected under
Bilge Pump Switch Bob S at 1:35pm 09.07.16 Musings With Maine Sail 12/4547 Well my Rule switch passed away over the weekend. Came to the boat to hear the pump running continuo
Apple Watch, Series 2 Brian S at 11:58am 09.07.16 Ask All Sailors 9/2945 Apple just announced a new, waterproof version of the Apple Watch that include GPS. Could someone
P factor, prop wash. dakno at 11:25am 09.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2818 I have a 08 41ds with the Yanmar 4hj4 54hp. Boat came with a fixed 3 blade and I have since changed
1987 Cat 30 - does table make a bed? gfroch at 11:05am 09.07.16 Catalina 30 15/2800 Ok, I'm stuck (again!). I have a 1987 Catalina 30 TRBS with the L shaped settee and large table that
M 25 running rough, white smoke, low oil pres. Then dying (1) Tchif001 at 9:46am 09.07.16 Engines and Propulsion 4/784 Hello all, thank you very much for any advice I am stumped and cruising and trying to get this engin
Hunter 28.5 Mainsail Tack Shackle (1) MikeMahon at 9:06am 09.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2860 Hello, We recently purchased a 1987 h285 and I believe I may be missing a shackle to connect the tac
End of an Era... :( braol at 8:16am 09.07.16 The Cherubini Hunters 4/990 Well, I sold my Hunter 27 that I've owned these last 13 years... I will be living inland after my r
Mast cutting! (3) Brett C at 7:27am 09.07.16 Ask All Sailors 51/7223 hi I need some advice, I am new to sailing and just took my 79 Oday 19 out for its first real weeke

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Clamp on meter recommendation? JamesG161 at 6:02am 03.12.24 Have you had it long ? How well has it held up ? Used on my boat since Summer of 2023. I bought 2
Clamp on meter recommendation? Leeward Rail at 5:55am 03.12.24 I have this meter. the cheap clamp ones I have seen dont have that, without buying an extra set.
Clamp on meter recommendation? (1) JamesG161 at 4:51am 03.12.24 I have this meter. ps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BKVVFP21/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UT
Spreader Replacement bolt seized danooxnard at 4:02am 03.12.24 Try heat and beeswax! Heat from a mapp gas torch. don't get the mast too hot. Beeswax and heat is a
House Battery Upgrade Help (1) gouldx at 10:24pm 03.11.24 I appreciate the replies. It sounds like I should probably look into golf cart batteries, or possib
Clamp on meter recommendation? KCofKC at 10:08pm 03.11.24 Make sure you verify that it is DC, AC's are the more common so read the fine print.
Portable Battery Charger (1) marcham at 9:11pm 03.11.24 Another vote for the small victron portable chargers. However, to equalize, you'll need at least 10%
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? Ted10028 at 8:08pm 03.11.24 So, enough with the generalities ... what's the plan? Where are you going to mount a bracket? Do
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? jssailem at 8:07pm 03.11.24 tow insurance won't do any good if you are too close to big rocks when your engine fails That is a
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? Ted10028 at 8:00pm 03.11.24
House Battery Upgrade Help Scott T-Bird at 7:39pm 03.11.24 I'm not understanding everything you are saying. What is a v-berth engine? Is your engine actually
House Battery Upgrade Help (1) Tally Ho at 7:20pm 03.11.24
Portable Battery Charger Blitz at 7:17pm 03.11.24 I invested in a bench top power supply years ago and feel it was well worth it (less than the cost o
Compression Post - way to stop the bleeding? mjsb at 6:11pm 03.11.24 I dropped my mast this past summer and then replaced wiring, standing rigging, sheaves, antenna, win
Portable Battery Charger dlochner at 5:58pm 03.11.24 Take a look at Victron. I have a small Victron for home use, can't remember if it has an equalizatio
Help and courage - West Marine Air Floor Dungy and Davit lift points dLj at 5:51pm 03.11.24 Anyway the transom is 1 inch think marine plywood covered with plastic - for sure any holes will ne
Portable Battery Charger Don S/V ILLusion at 5:38pm 03.11.24 I have a small Victron charger which has a equalization cycle feature I bought for less than $150 a
Help and courage - West Marine Air Floor Dungy and Davit lift points (4) Stephan at 5:19pm 03.11.24 It is do-able, but you MUST keep the tubes fully inflated at all times or you will have a big rain c
Help and courage - West Marine Air Floor Dungy and Davit lift points kappykaplan at 4:46pm 03.11.24 suggestions on bedding that won't be super-permanent Bed-it butyl will work well for this applicat
Help and courage - West Marine Air Floor Dungy and Davit lift points (2) spadaforaj at 4:18pm 03.11.24 Hi - took a while - but advice appreciated Thee are views of the transom and eye bolts I'm planni

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