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RAM Ball Mounts Bad Obsession at 9:50am 02.02.16 Ask All Sailors 11/761 I am wondering if anyone has experience with these in the marine environment. I am considering mo
Vinyl headliner Plitmanm at 8:37am 02.02.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1083 Looking to replace old sagging vinyl headliner. I do not want to go back with vinyl and would like t
Thread forwarding Warren Milberg at 8:22am 02.02.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/324 How does one forward a thread these days?
Such a deal! Kermit at 5:38am 02.02.16 Ask All Sailors 29/1374 Is this a blue water boat? or Will this be a good first boat? or What kind of wax will make this gle
Lucaya All U Get at 3:37pm 02.01.16 Ask All Sailors 23/1312 Hi all, After 5 years of trying we finally crossed the Gulf Stream and are now in Lucaya. We did i
Mast Deck Light RHUMB RUNNER at 1:37pm 02.01.16 Big Boats 26/5844 I have a 2009 Hunter 49 that needs a new deck light bulb, has anyone replaced the mast deck light bu
In search of a Marine Corrosion Specialist dlochner at 12:18pm 02.01.16 Musings With Maine Sail 1/779 Working with a group on completing a steel hulled schooner. The hull has significant corrosion issue
Catalina 27 Mast Height Jdaniel343 at 10:24am 02.01.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 18/8312 I have a 1977 Catalina 27. I purchased this boat last year from an owner who had her since 1990. He
Replacing the cabin sole on our H33 this year. Adhesive??? azambella at 9:59am 02.01.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2186 We are replacing the cabin sole on our H33 this year. Can anyone that has done this, weigh in on the
Solar vs Dock power wiring for charging system Worldwalker88 at 9:20am 02.01.16 Ask All Sailors 14/1809 I know this is in the forums somewhere, but I couldn't find the info as it applies to our boat, or p
Keeping Warm under Foulies Kings Gambit at 8:59am 02.01.16 Ask All Sailors 39/2523 I'm sure many have noticed that while foulies can keep you dry, they're not that good at keeping you
H34 V-Berth Hatch Acrylic Sage34 at 8:36am 02.01.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2195 Hi All With me being a few thousand miles from the old girl, I was wondering if anyone knew the dim
Refrig Cooling Fan gleason99 at 8:20am 02.01.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/841 On my Beneteau 37 the Compressor and Fan Cooling Fins have lots of dust on them since it is close to
When to Replace Exhaust Hose - 352? Murray16764 at 7:31am 02.01.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/2887 I was wondering when the engine exhaust hose should be replaced. I have seen what happens when the
Catalina 30 Mkll Would like to charter/rent festinalente at 7:22am 02.01.16 Catalina 30 6/1616 East Coast Sailor. Almost bought a 30 last year but could not decide if it was big enough . I love a
Follow Up on Henry Lloyd Jacket Issue Bad Obsession at 6:54am 02.01.16 Ask All Sailors 8/692 To follow up on my Henry Lloyd Jacket that was leaking: I sent my jacket off to Henry Lloyd at thei
Sikaflex 295 versus Dow Corning 795 sailboss at 5:18am 02.01.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 23/15510 I need to replace/reseal the fixed overhead acrylic "windows"/portlights/deadlights on my Hunter 36.
Pointing Higher Jwhy at 8:41pm 01.31.16 Catalina 30 8/1672 What techniques and adjustments do you use to get your 30 to point higher? I was in a race his week
Concern over light shining through glass where deck hull joins End80 at 5:49pm 01.31.16 Ask All Sailors 14/2364 A knowledgeable friend made an unofficial inspection of my boat (a Grampian 26) to point out to me a
Suggestion Replacement for Weems and Plath Endurance Cabin Clock dennisp at 5:28pm 01.31.16 Ask All Sailors 11/5014 Hope this is a problem others may have/had and suggestions/recommendations are forthcoming. Thanks

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Dometic Refrigerator Update (2) patbratton at 2:39pm 03.13.23 Looks awesome. How is it powered? It will run off of 12/24 vdc or 120 AC. I have power at the doc
I need advice from sailors on keel CaseyJohn2001 at 2:35pm 03.13.23 Looking back on your previous posts and doing some exploration on the web about the Merit 22, Her
Swim platform question/advice (1) Hollyberry at 2:20pm 03.13.23 If I understand you correctly these two mini platforms will be either side of your exisiting transom
Help replacing the sink faucet in the head on a Catalina 36 Hollyberry at 2:16pm 03.13.23 Probably be helpful to temporarily remove the drain hose .....
H260 Single Line Reefing, Stanchions & Used Parts Crusty Ol Salt at 1:57pm 03.13.23 Link to the H260 Owners Manual https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloads/Hunter_260_90036430.pdf I th
I need advice from sailors on keel jssailem at 1:51pm 03.13.23 Looking back on your previous posts and doing some exploration on the web about the Merit 22, agger
Help replacing the sink faucet in the head on a Catalina 36 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:22pm 03.13.23 With the molded-in sink, there is no way to get up to the fittings easily to replace it.
Need info on below deck Auto pilot installation Richard19068 at 12:43pm 03.13.23 Do you know the sizes of the bushings/bearings, because I would hate to cut into one while attempt
Need info on below deck Auto pilot installation dmax at 12:40pm 03.13.23 If you remove the emergency tiller cover, you might be able to see the top bushing.
On the water activities for a group of cruisers on the lake CaptainStan at 12:34pm 03.13.23 In the old days before GPS navigation was by dead reckoning. Have crew down below with a chart and a
Dyneema for Boom Topping Lift, Thoughts? jssailem at 11:46am 03.13.23 so I do not drop the boom on one of my kids or wife's head. Good move.:biggrin: You would be in bi
Need info on below deck Auto pilot installation (1) jssailem at 11:44am 03.13.23 No I do not. I would suspect (based on work with some Hunter owners), that you could make some educa
Can anyone tell me what this hole is? h2o_snow at 11:43am 03.13.23 I concur - an inspection port for the top of the water ballast tank. But why? OP - does the hole e
Need info on below deck Auto pilot installation Stargazer79 at 11:26am 03.13.23 Thank you jssailem, I had contacted Edson on their recommendation for Quadrant attachment and they c
On the water activities for a group of cruisers on the lake Parsons at 11:25am 03.13.23 I've faced similar problems in yacht clubs, and somewhere one of the women on the planning committee
Dometic Refrigerator Update h2o_snow at 11:23am 03.13.23 Looks awesome. How is it powered?
On the water activities for a group of cruisers on the lake All U Get at 11:12am 03.13.23 Dinghy drift, bring along your drinks, snacks, and musical instruments. Raft together and start sha
Need info on below deck Auto pilot installation jssailem at 11:09am 03.13.23 Welcome back to the forum @Stargazer79, it's been awhile. Your 1984 Oday 34 was the last year they
Help replacing the sink faucet in the head on a Catalina 36 Don S/V ILLusion at 11:08am 03.13.23 Basin wrench, a light and a mirror
On the water activities for a group of cruisers on the lake Wyo George at 10:53am 03.13.23 Scavenger hunts (photo style) can be fun. Hand out a list of objects that can be found within reason

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