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Barrier Coat on my26M Bobglas at 7:08am 12.08.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/999 Having given up the concept of moving up to a bigger boat, I've decided to range further and longer
ADVICE FOR REFURB ON HUNTER 30 cdells at 6:58am 12.08.15 Ask All Sailors 19/1867 Hello All, I purchased a 1979 Hunter 30 a few months ago with plans of learning how to sail. I hav
Am I Killing My Batteries? RonRelyea at 5:39am 12.08.15 Ask All Sailors 20/2508 I've got 4 6 volt golf cart batteries. I just installed a Victron battery MONITOR. I have been lea
rudder bearings first 435 adrianorman at 4:15am 12.08.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/809 Can any one help. i need specs for rudder bearings on a first 435 1985 any sort of drawings would h
new to sailing own a 1979 catilina 25 lt.dan at 9:43pm 12.07.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1457 I am new to sailing and am in need of advice on maintenance of my new to me sailboat. I have been ou
Swing up Rudder Cainsoccer at 8:36pm 12.07.15 Catalina 22 7/1225 Just bought a 1981 C22. It in pretty good shape, with the exception up the swinging rudder. It is so
Water Heater on Hunter 38 Sergey Vetrov at 7:48pm 12.07.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2069 Good morning Hunters Team I have Hunter 38 2006. Water from my Water Heater is pretty hot whet it is
Used mast needed for my Catalina 22 1972 Newportdivers at 6:22pm 12.07.15 Parts Search 2/741 I'm looking for a used mast for my 1972 Catalina 22. Any Leads?
1976 O'day 25 Refit Done Video krantala at 6:00pm 12.07.15 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1241 Here is another option through vimeo 148173813
1976 Refit link correction krantala at 5:38pm 12.07.15 Ask An Oday Owner 4/698 Hopefully this link is better. Someone please let me know. https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipO
Lightning Strike Celtic Princess at 2:56pm 12.07.15 Ask All Sailors 6/982 I suddenly have lost power to my ST60 wind instrument and my autopilot. Because the wind instrument
Alternator ground marchem at 1:44pm 12.07.15 Catalina 310 1/1076 Those of you who have upgraded your boat wiring: if you ran a new hot wire from the alternator to an
Keel stub repair - a few questions. Kopite at 1:31pm 12.07.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 15/6823 Hi, I torqued the keel bolts on my '84 27' after seeing a small crack ( no width, about foot l
Bleaching Teak Ilanortho at 1:00pm 12.07.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/549 Just an FYI I took all the takeoff my boat to refinish it. It was in very bad condition with a lot
Replacing AC breaker panel obdoor at 12:49pm 12.07.15 Ask All Sailors 5/436 I'm looking to replace existing AC breaker panel situated above my chart table on my 1987 Pearson 33
1987 Pearson 33 owners manual obdoor at 12:42pm 12.07.15 Ask All Sailors 0/215 I'm looking for a 1987 Pearson 33 owners manual , either a printed version or a download PDF version
Ranger 23 - setup guide (1) Isla-Mae at 11:44am 12.07.15 Ask All Sailors 7/3506 117861 117861 Hi All: I recently acquired a 1975 Ranger 23. She is somewhat of a project but I just
311 Engine cover barrel bolt (1) CptnRn at 10:31am 12.07.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/987 Does anyone know where I can get a replacement barrel bolt for the companionway engine stair cover?
A little help please Tomrail44 at 10:07am 12.07.15 Destinations 5/767 I'm looking for short term docking in or around the Annapolis area it doesn't have to be handy just
What size defenders for a B321 ? rsotomayor at 7:08am 12.07.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/770 Hi. Is there a correct size for defenders based on the size of the boat ? My 1999 Benetau 321 came

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Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 whudatt at 5:57am 03.06.23 Thanks for your reply, it is definitely something to consider! Which Dyneema line were you consider
Tartan 33 - Pre-survey Dave at 5:50am 03.06.23 I'm wondering if the boat was run hard aground. Check the interior tabbing at the bulkheads and the
Single handing JBP-PA at 5:41am 03.06.23 What is the difference between human and animal waste? I find their distinction between the two mos
Tartan 33 - Pre-survey shemandr at 5:33am 03.06.23 The Tartan 33 is a strong hull. It should not oil can. This one was blocked incorrectly. Before
First time sailboat owner (1) hatchclan at 5:28am 03.06.23 Thanks to some sage advice from jsailem; I found the slot. He told me to look up and there it was! T
Bene First 42 open sea? CYQK at 5:28am 03.06.23 I have the same boat. Have replaced almost all of the structural componants. The outhaul car on the
Drinking water filter PGUTIERREZ at 5:14am 03.06.23 When you chlorinate shock treat your water tank (s), run your faucets until you can smell the chlori
Drinking water filter Captain Larry-DH at 5:10am 03.06.23
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 4:56am 03.06.23 The image you posted looks to be at the base of the mast. Is yours a Selden mast?
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 4:52am 03.06.23 I did not know that was possible. And the luff tape is in good condition? Does the luff tape look
Hunter Legend 41 - Raymarine Linear Drive Autopilot KeokiV at 4:18am 03.06.23 Keoki. I have a Hunter Legend 37. I'm wondering the same question. I'm currently using a Raymarine
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 3:49am 03.06.23 I did check the other side :D. The problem I had was that when I finally got the main completely unf
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 rgranger at 2:44am 03.06.23 I have constructed SS rigging on a Mac 22. I had considered dynema. My conclusion regarding the tr
MPPT controller location (2) john2 at 1:43am 03.06.23 i placed the controller in the bathroom, wiring through the vent in the roof. and the panel lies i
Hunter 386 Salon Table (1) JamesG161 at 12:33am 03.06.23 213532 you can find full manual here HunterOwners.com downloads Jim...
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 whudatt at 11:05pm 03.05.23 Thanks again for your suggestion about seeking the advice of a rigging company but there aren't any
Chainplates AaronD at 9:15pm 03.05.23 ...I'd use high quality butyl tape to reseal it. Check out marinehowto.com for information on that
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 stickinthemud57 at 8:53pm 03.05.23 Thank you for your reply. I do have some experience with ss standing rigging, I rigged & swagged th
Chainplates Joe at 8:37pm 03.05.23 The important part of the chainplates is below the deck. Chainplates should attach to an interior b
Keeping Seagulls off the Bimini Joe at 8:16pm 03.05.23 There are literally a million marine oriented scarecrows. There's the spikey things to keep them of

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