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Transducer 26m macrigger at 6:10am 05.15.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/599 Im installing a lowrance transducer and would like it inside as opposed to a stern mount.....any ide
Edson pedistal guard on Yacht Specialties pedistal. johnm5858 at 5:48am 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 2/370 After much talking with Edson and planning and installing, I just got done installing a pedistal gu
Edson pedistal guard on Yacht Specialties Pedistal. (1) johnm5858 at 5:44am 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 6/2509 After much planning and installing, Imjust got don installing a pedistal guard, my concern is the en
Aluminum water tank repair? (3) Chris & Lenore at 4:49am 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 4/2205 Our spring surprise this year was a leak in one of the fresh water tanks. Seems to be about a pint a
Universal Diesel Engine Paint StanleyJ at 4:13am 05.15.16 Engines and Propulsion 3/2074 Hi Folks! I am looking for the dark gold or bronze engine paint found on Universal diesel engines.
At wits end Willemvan at 10:12pm 05.14.16 Smaller Boats 5/741 so I keep getting water in the bilge under the aft bunk. I revealed the speedo and the depth sounde
How high off bow genny tack? Clydo at 9:18pm 05.14.16 Catalina 310 13/2023 In resolving my non furling issue guy up my mast finally decided halyard wrap problem (as someone on
Jack Line attachment Jwhy at 9:00pm 05.14.16 Catalina 30 20/4910 How should I set up the jack lines in the cockpit? What kind of ring should I connect it to and whe
At wits end Willemvan at 8:54pm 05.14.16 Smaller Boats 2/507 so I keep getting water in the bilge under the aft bunk. I revealed the speedo and the depth sounde
DSC link to GPS Jwhy at 8:53pm 05.14.16 Ask All Sailors 6/512 I have registered my DSC equiped radio and set up the current location data in the memory. What do I
FM radio antenna position PAC3142 at 7:24pm 05.14.16 Ask All Sailors 13/2798 So, while a cold front passes, we are sitting below in our just launched boat listening to the world
Halyard buying and installing Spence at 6:42pm 05.14.16 Ask All Sailors 11/1483 I'll need 3 new halyards as they have had a mouse nest built around them on the interior of the alum
mac 224 venture sailnewbie at 4:33pm 05.14.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/1371 3rd time sailing on avg. 7 mph winds with 15 mph gusts, 7 was very comfortable but when the 15 mph h
antifouling paint help fred1diver at 2:15pm 05.14.16 Trailer Sailors 8/1019 hey everyone, I started painting my bottom but I'm stuck at painting where the trailer bunks are hol
failed relaxation splax at 1:38pm 05.14.16 Big Boats 16/1682 Well, I wanted to take a few days and spend them on the boat in the river fishing without internet o
Small spider cracks on my 1987 O'Day 272LE? Chuck Powell at 11:17am 05.14.16 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1564 How do I repair the small spider cracks on my 272LE? I don't think they are stress related. Some are
Dolphinite: Anyone with suggestions? Ilanortho at 10:56am 05.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/573 I need to bed in my refinished teak cabin top handrails. I came across a video using dolphinite. Any
Companion way boards on H23.5 Karyon at 7:57am 05.14.16 Smaller Boats 6/598 What was used as the original companion way boards on the H23.5 ? The ones that are on our boat are
Table needs some refinishing - ideas appreciated (4) rssmith2468 at 7:54am 05.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/966 After a spring full of nessessary commissioning work and repairs to our (new to us) H290, the Admira
Bleach into water system? rssmith2468 at 7:33am 05.14.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 26/9022 I was told to add "some" bleach to "freshen up" the water system at the beginning of the year. yes

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Electrical problem with new fan and tank monitor: (1) Ted10028 at 3:02pm 03.17.24 A three stage charger is the only way to go if you like your batteries. Victron and Sterling/ProNau
Cockpit table - how to secure it ed canty at 2:21pm 03.17.24 I have been imagining a canvas wrap with a bunch of pockets on the front. It would hold everything
Keel and Rudder Repairs C27 dmax at 12:58pm 03.17.24 I would start by just cutting a panel out of one side, a little aft of the rudder stock line and cut
Resurfacing cockpit ranger shemandr at 12:35pm 03.17.24 I like the grey too. If that the alternative to re-painting non slip I'd go with it. I had a red R
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 dlochner at 11:59am 03.17.24 Your change in plans sounds good. I've found eBay to be a good place to recoup some costs from purch
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 JohnBisMe at 11:54am 03.17.24 Thank you both for your advice! Based on your recommendations, I have ordered a 17amp Victron water
Resurfacing cockpit ranger dLj at 11:35am 03.17.24 I like the concept of good sea teak. but don't like the gray color. I consider myself blessed b
Resurfacing cockpit ranger MitchM at 11:06am 03.17.24 I like the concept of good sea teak. but don't like the gray color.
Keel and Rudder Repairs C27 capt.canuck at 11:00am 03.17.24 Thanks for the info. I have a small shop and am capable of welding most metals and fiberglassing. I
Hunter Legend for Sale? dmax at 9:21am 03.17.24 I'm always amazed/disappointed when looking at boats for sale at the lack of maintenance and upkeep.
Hunter Legend for Sale? DoctorShredd at 9:06am 03.17.24 The only one on the left cost was posted for sale over 5 years ago. I found a few nearby (Souther
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? BAD ORCA at 8:34am 03.17.24 Hey, thanks for all the help. I bought 'HAM radio for dummies' and started reading it, plus found a
My last boat - probably jssailem at 8:33am 03.17.24 Age is a number. It is health that I see as limiting. I do not go gentle into that dark night. I a
My last boat - probably smokey73 at 8:32am 03.17.24 On second thought, I like "Last Call" like at your favorite watering hole. For some reason I though
My last boat - probably JRT at 8:24am 03.17.24 Very neat boat and great story. Have a great time on the water!
Keel and Rudder Repairs C27 jssailem at 8:09am 03.17.24 @shemandr and @dmax are spot on with the description of the materials and solutions. If you are jus
Main Sail Issue julio.hunter2009 at 8:07am 03.17.24 How long ago was it working properly? It's possible to put too much tension on the halyard. Your sa
Hull color ronshara1 at 7:43am 03.17.24 Thank you, I will start looking into it.
DIY Bimini Mount Genoa Track Car Gene Neill at 7:39am 03.17.24 You could always sew a big vinyl window into that fabric sidewall, if you have the machine and the s
Keel and Rudder Repairs C27 dmax at 7:34am 03.17.24 I believe the Cat 27 has a lead keel - that looks like fairing and/or many layers of paint that is l

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