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2016 New Projects: Battery relocation / Comm Cntr - Update #3 4/17 (4) Brian D at 1:35pm 01.16.16 Ask All Sailors 6/917 Time to do what I have been meaning to do since around 2007. Based on the recommendations of my surv
Is a Merc 9.9, weighing 99 lbs too heavy for a Hunter 23.5? jb2renee at 1:03pm 01.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1607 I'm replacing a Johnson 9.9 that came with my boat. In the 25 inch shaft, choices are limited, and I
MIAMI BOAT SHOW CYQK at 10:59am 01.16.16 Ask All Sailors 3/498 Ok.... ive had enough of this cold snap time to start thinking about miami again Anyone going? Gary
mast step/plate (1) gkmoore at 10:56am 01.16.16 Catalina 22 6/2188 Hi all, I'm in the process of removing all deck hardware, potting the holes and re-bedding the hard
Needed to Replace Teak Handrails (1) JohnVTX at 10:28am 01.16.16 Catalina 30 16/6236 $34.58 total cost.
Considering a C30 Purchase Kper at 9:52am 01.16.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 16/1521 We currently own a C25 and have been considering a C30. Just so happens.... a '77 model is available
Mast mudtertel at 8:18am 01.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/2712 I have a 84 25.5 Hunter ,the mast is sitting on horses . I was replacing the wiring in the mast .Whi
To Do Lists..... PGIJon at 7:46am 01.16.16 Ask All Sailors 39/2810 I was mentioning in a different post that I have a To Do list.. though, like most things, it's clutt
Hunter 380 GRP M_Michaels at 6:37am 01.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1440 Hello All: I have a 2000 Hunter 380. I would like to know if the fiberglass used in the hull constr
Replace cutlass bearing Cheoy Lee Midshipman 40 Sherry O'Donnell at 5:17am 01.16.16 Ask All Sailors 6/1727 Hello everyone and thanks for any advise in advance We are new owners and trying to figure out our c
Bottom Paint Clydo at 11:18pm 01.15.16 Catalina 310 11/3452 First time have bottom paint. Yard says 2 - 2 1/5 gallons for Interlux Ultra W/Biolux Blue @ 298.00
Lewmar #6 in chrome DianaOfBurlington at 10:43pm 01.15.16 Parts Search 4/1122 Need two. Will make reasonable deal(s) for up to three. Anyone?
Forespar Mini-Galley or Force 10 Seacook DianaOfBurlington at 10:42pm 01.15.16 Parts Search 2/2653 Anyone have one no longer needed? I've already asked Forespar. I threatened them with making and s
Single Handing a Catalina 250 catalanc at 8:07pm 01.15.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 52/13293 I'm looking at a 2006 Catalina 250 with a wheel pedestal, no tiller (just looking, really ..) I pri
Where to buy IH82BL8 at 5:25pm 01.15.16 Ask All Sailors 1/339 Butcher's wax in central Maryland?
Salon Floor Rebuild Jim 5757 at 5:08pm 01.15.16 Ask All Sailors 6/714 We're attempting to replace the rotted plywood floor on our 1973 Morgan 28. This boat has an encapsu
Kermit in winter (1) Skipper at 1:04pm 01.15.16 Ask All Sailors 10/1265 118840
New Anchor Rode Bad Obsession at 10:26am 01.15.16 Ask All Sailors 8/1831 I just purchased a new anchor rode for my Compac 23. I went through Cajun Lines and I bought 100 fe
Portable Generator Rays at 9:15am 01.15.16 Mid-Size Boats 54/6154 Hi - I have a 2003 hunter 306 and am considering purchasing a smaller portable generator to power th
MacGregor 36 Traveller Flying Scot at 5:53pm 01.14.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1380 The traveller on my Mac' 36 is needing some TLC and I am trying to find the manufacturer without suc

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Hunter 40.5 Steering Quadrant Cover Removal baycloud at 9:08am 08.16.23 Also try just lifting the aft part of the cover just an inch to break it free
Cutter 37 Refit (1) PhilaSailor at 9:06am 08.16.23 The refit extended into the cabin. The Corian galley came out great. It is amazing how much storag
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? jviss at 9:05am 08.16.23 Thank you all for the advice. It looks like the Comar is 50% higher price than the YDWG, for what a
Hunter Legend 40.5, 1983 Irek at 9:04am 08.16.23 1983? the post on the 1993 (the first production year of the 40.5) I had was metal, presumably stee
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? curtdo at 8:55am 08.16.23 Thank you all for the advice. It looks like the Comar is 50% higher price than the YDWG, for what ap
Cutter 37 Refit PhilaSailor at 8:53am 08.16.23 Sorry for the tease guys. I'll post a load of pics with notes when I'm at the boat tomorrow in Newp
New rebuilt yanmar starts instantly but small puff of smoke at startup degas at 8:50am 08.16.23 Congrats on the rebuild. What brought it on? How long did it take you? My guess is that you need mo
Funny Friday!!! rgranger at 8:48am 08.16.23 "Democracy is the only legitamate form of government, until the politicians figure out they can take
Cutter 37 Refit Ralph Johnstone at 8:45am 08.16.23 I've just completed a refit of an '83 Cutter 37. There was endless research and trials to find the
Funny Friday!!! dmax at 8:43am 08.16.23
Cutter 37 Refit PhilaSailor at 8:40am 08.16.23 I used these. Polished Stainless Cleats The holes do not match the holes of sad, faded aluminum an
pros and cons of adjusting valves... rgranger at 8:39am 08.16.23 (a 1960's Plymouth Belvedere with a Slant 6). :oops: I really miss my Plymouth Valiant. Those Sl
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast rgranger at 8:35am 08.16.23 If you look back through the archives, you will find many posts calling for spray foam as the "cure
New rebuilt yanmar starts instantly but small puff of smoke at startup Ralph Johnstone at 8:34am 08.16.23 Run time is only at 20 minutes so rings need to break in - My guess as well. Bit of oil gets thr
pros and cons of adjusting valves... (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:30am 08.16.23 Finding TDC on each cyl can be a pain, but is usually pretty evident when you get it. I rely on "
Oday 20 Restoration Timm R Oday25 at 8:21am 08.16.23 Welcome . As was previously stated we love photos . I've always been amazed by how much differance a
pros and cons of adjusting valves... jviss at 8:17am 08.16.23 In addition to the above quoted by Ralph, in my "youth" - (50 yrs ago) I have dismantled VW engines
pros and cons of adjusting valves... jviss at 8:16am 08.16.23 Biggest beginner risks: not being able to precisely measure the gap with a feeler gauge. This req*
pros and cons of adjusting valves... dave_and_dd at 8:13am 08.16.23 The OP has done all the typical routine maintenance (oil and filter, fuel and air filters, coolant
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? ggrizzard at 8:12am 08.16.23 I go cruising to get away from jargon and technical complexity. Until the industry learns that cruis

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