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Javelin Rig Change? John Stevens at 6:07pm 04.16.16 Day Sailers 5/2136 I purchased this 1969 Javelin in Nov that I am restoring. Love the way it sails and the roomy cockp
Pics of 80 - 81 27' Mast Step GorillaToast at 4:20pm 04.16.16 The Cherubini Hunters 12/1449 well, not the step exactly, but the fiberglass mesa it rests on. If you have any pics of it, I'd l
Transmission Oil Viktor Eysselein at 4:16pm 04.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2660 My mechanic did put engine oil (SAE 15-40) into my transmission. He said it is fine! Manual says S
Anti-Corrosion Gel and thread locker Richie50 at 3:20pm 04.16.16 Catalina 22 1/612 How does one utilize a Anti-Corrosion Gel like Marelube and thread locker at the same time. Or does
Hunter 25 rudder Gordo at 2:17pm 04.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/824 I'm looking for a Hunter 25 rudder. My boat is a 1979 and I grounded last summer. I used a comealong
Good tender / dinghy for Hunter 31 RichW9603 at 1:13pm 04.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/667 Hi all, What do you think a good tender / dinghy for a mid-80's Hunter 31 would be? I'd want to car
Chainplates and window sealing (2) DAVA390 at 1:11pm 04.16.16 Ask All Sailors 7/2195 Photos (hopefully) show the starboard chainplates and window on my Precision 23. Usually on chainpla
Backing plates TortolaTim at 11:05am 04.16.16 Catalina 22 8/1322 Looked at my 1st used boat today, a 79 Cat 22. Overall a decent boat I think. A couple of things got
lazarette storage fred1diver at 10:56am 04.16.16 Ask All Sailors 2/864 hey everyone, I'm looking to find a way to have better storage in my lazarettos, how do you all orga
Mast collar block pin puzzle (1) gpshome at 7:58am 04.16.16 Ask All Sailors 7/3802 121986 I have a few turning blocks at my mast base that I'd like to replace (since the 25 year old s
Stanchion problems MIke245 at 7:06am 04.16.16 Big Boats 14/4188 I am having an issue with the hole for the lower life line on both the port and starboard side stanc
removable outboard bracket rkinross at 6:47am 04.16.16 Trailer Sailors 4/3483 Hi Has anyone found a removable outboard bracket available in the USA? Seagull has one available in
Stern Tube Green NYSail at 6:38am 04.16.16 Ask All Sailors 4/559 Hello All..... As part of maintenance for summer I took prop, shaft and stuffing box to prop shop t
Removing de-zinc-ed brass through hull tailpiece (1) jlp0217 at 5:19pm 04.15.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1278 121977 Anyone got any good ideas for removing the remains of a de-zinced tailpiece from a ball valve
Shifter Cable Replacement on H34 (1) SteveB at 4:53pm 04.15.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1051 Started to remove the old broken shifter cable in preparation for replacement. However, I cannot eit
Can scratches on interior wood floors be repaired on a '14 Hunter 36e ? Ric K at 3:15pm 04.15.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1189 I'm new to this forum. I'm looking forward to communicating with other Hunter owners. I purchased
strut chuck stas at 1:28pm 04.15.16 Ask An Oday Owner 7/855 Looking for info on a strut removal 1983 30' oday I see 4 Phillip head screws or bolts on the strut
Source from Transducer wire for older Raymarine Instruments? walmsleyc at 12:23pm 04.15.16 Ask All Sailors 7/867 I am doing a partial rewire on my instruments and I find that my speed/temp transducer wire for my R
More compounding gelcoat novice questions tmjb at 9:43am 04.15.16 Ask All Sailors 48/6020 I'm in the process of following Maine Sail's great advice re compounding and waxing my new-to-me '81
Yanmar 4JH3E Heat Exchangers reedstephan at 9:04am 04.15.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/2525 For those of you following the Yanmar 4JH3E heat exchanger saga (there are 2, engine and transmissio

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Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Ted10028 at 12:09am 03.23.24 Please update your sig line, also. FWIW, our House Bank is a pair of Trojan T-145 deep cycle batte
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 Davidasailor26 at 11:49pm 03.22.24 Would the ampacity be for the wires leading from the battery until the next fuse/breaker, I assume?
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 JohnBisMe at 11:05pm 03.22.24 Would the ampacity be for the wires leading from the battery until the next fuse/breaker, I assume?
Overboard discharge of waste tank? xavpil at 9:48pm 03.22.24 found it: under the sink there is a trap door.
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries FastOlson at 9:37pm 03.22.24 thanks for the help I appreciate it! Please update your sig line, also. FWIW, our House Bank is a
Canadian dilemma Drinky Crow at 9:35pm 03.22.24 Talked to my old yard guy today I gonna' use the Petit Horizon. Talked to the new yard guy too and j
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Ted10028 at 8:52pm 03.22.24
Venting 3 compartments at once FastOlson at 8:38pm 03.22.24 batteries holding tanks hoses and bathrooms are always going to smell. I just got a quote on changi
Asymmetrical Spinnaker hardware (5) JRacer at 8:12pm 03.22.24 The avitar pic shows mine. Tacked by a block attached at the base of the forestay. See the pic. Tack
LUCKGRIB a software package worth considering. jssailem at 8:01pm 03.22.24 Download and try it. They give you the full software for 14 days to try. Dump it if it is not for yo
Venting 3 compartments at once dlochner at 7:59pm 03.22.24 The advice is thoughtful but often not consistent so almost impossible to follow. One guy said simp
Venting 3 compartments at once Tally Ho at 7:46pm 03.22.24 One guy said simple wrap the hose in tape to solve the problem easily. See what I mean? Not sure w
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries dlochner at 7:24pm 03.22.24 surely there is a middle ground .my choice is to work smart. Ask a trusted expert which batteries a
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Tally Ho at 7:22pm 03.22.24 surely there is a middle ground .my choice is to work smart. Ask a trusted expert which batteries a
outboard hoisting dlochner at 7:11pm 03.22.24 I'd be doing some testing to make sure 1" tubing is up to the task of a 115lbs motor. However, if y
Venting 3 compartments at once Ted10028 at 7:10pm 03.22.24 Depending on location, shop prices of $100-$150 per hour is about right. That's why many of us have
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years? dlochner at 7:07pm 03.22.24 At the top of the tank there should be a Schrader Valve like the one on a bicycle tire. The allows p
Venting 3 compartments at once dlochner at 7:04pm 03.22.24 The boat guy said it would take him two days to change the sanitation hoses on my Catalina 320. sta
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Ted10028 at 7:02pm 03.22.24 Hey Ted why don't you update your signature to show Catalina 320 instead of catalina catalina so we
LUCKGRIB a software package worth considering. MikeHoncho at 7:00pm 03.22.24 are you thinking the one time $29 cost is worth it?

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