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Through hull opinions Jammin jr at 3:59am 03.25.16 The Cherubini Hunters 14/1245 Ok, one of the last things to fix on the 25 is a 1" hole that someone drilled in the hull. It is nex
Spider Cracks On Each Corner on H15 Dam - Advice on Repair? esterhazyinoz at 3:29am 03.25.16 Day Sailers 8/1424 Today I noticed that there are quite a few spider cracks on the outside corners of the rear dam of m
Single line reefing ISIS at 2:57am 03.25.16 Big Boats 14/13059 does anyone know how the reefing lines are set up on MK I I 42 .Catalina. As far as I can see there
Battery box for 6 V Golf Cart batteries davidkahn53 at 8:18pm 03.24.16 Ask All Sailors 8/1281 Recently purchased a Pearson 33, with a house bank of 4 6V golf cart batteries wired in parallel and
Electrical Controversey BigEasy at 5:22pm 03.24.16 Ask All Sailors 15/1248 I am having a back and forth debate (amicable) with a friend on measuring voltage drop along a 62ft
Redid my floors on a C&C 32 (1) wojtek86 at 1:37pm 03.24.16 Ask All Sailors 21/2124 I recently got a C'C32 and the floors were horrible. I decided to make my own anad here is the end r
Wire gauge for DC wiring lights on 1983 H31 SFS at 12:48pm 03.24.16 Mid-Size Boats 19/2555 I'm preparing for the replacement of all the cabin lights in my H31. I've read Mainesail's articles
New navigation and mast head lights for '74 Catalina 22 polarbrer at 11:32am 03.24.16 Catalina 22 14/5706 I would like to update the wiring and nav lights for my '74 22. I've been sailing my 2002MKII, so
What size dingy? njlarry at 10:11am 03.24.16 Ask All Sailors 14/879 We are considering two inflatable floor boats. The West Marine PHP-275 and the PHP-310 for use with
Crack repair (4) rade0041 at 9:20am 03.24.16 Smaller Boats 11/2828 Me again... I have this damage to the bottom of the transom on my boat (26' water ballast Hunter).
Carpet liner bfriolet at 7:53am 03.24.16 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1384 Thinking of removing the smelly carpet liner on my Oday 240, the headliner seams to be fine, but the
Pictures Needed of Throttle Lever for Universal Diesel Newport 28 MK II (1) bmacphee at 7:41am 03.24.16 Engines and Propulsion 17/4438 I need someone to take a picture of their throttle lever for their universal Diesel from a Newport 2
Facebook C-22 Racing and Regattas (1) CaptDon01 at 5:48am 03.24.16 Catalina 22 1/483 We have plenty of information on repairing our beloved C-22, but how about racing? Many of us are al
Hunter 340 Optional Winches 8 sandy paws at 7:33pm 03.23.16 Big Boats 2/990 I'm installing winches on 1997 340 on the pads by the radar arch. I know they are for the spinnaker
Re bedding the big windows h430 kmatthews at 7:12pm 03.23.16 Big Boats 12/2773 Hey all first poster here. I'm a new to me Hunter 430 owner that came with its fair share of leaks.
What is this deck plate for? (1) rade0041 at 7:09pm 03.23.16 Smaller Boats 32/3961 Hello, Could anyone tell me what the plate on the floor near the back of the cabin on my 1996 26'
Rebuilding Winches on 1990 35.5 Steverhnm at 7:07pm 03.23.16 Big Boats 7/1426 So is there any advice on the type of grease or source of instructions on rebuilding the 1 and 2 spe
No good deed goes unpunished (1) Kermit at 6:51pm 03.23.16 Ask All Sailors 65/10438 Many years ago I rehabilitated injured birds of prey. I gave my blood, sweat and tears for them. I a
CE Rating on 2006 Hunter 31 jrogersthat at 6:03pm 03.23.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2443 I am looking to find the ce rating of my hunter 31. Does anyone know what it is and where can I find
Hole in mast for access to the wiring and plug. nlneilson at 5:49pm 03.23.16 Catalina 30 13/6810 I want to cut an access hole near the bottom of the mast to get to the wiring plug and the wiring.

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WINDLASS Captain Larry-DH at 9:24am 02.21.24 All chain is great, especially if you have a 20,000 pound boat. The OP (and I) have boats closer to
Looking to replace my 6 gal water heater on Hunter 320 Stu Jackson at 9:17am 02.21.24 Stu, I'm afraid you must have missed this since it was the opening post .... Do you see where it sa
Bang! Bang! What would you have done? (1) rgranger at 8:59am 02.21.24 I guess he was shooting away from the marina, toward what looks like empty land on the other side?
Western L.I. Sound marina dlochner at 8:22am 02.21.24 Good thing my wife agrees that boating expenses come under healthcare in the family budget...dare I
WINDLASS Alan Gomes at 8:20am 02.21.24 That only works in mild winds. Not really helpful in strong winds with adverse current. Plus a kell
Western L.I. Sound marina danm1 at 8:16am 02.21.24 I don't think you will find a mooring with launch service for a 30 ft boat for less than 2000-2500 a
WINDLASS Captain Larry-DH at 7:55am 02.21.24 Easily solved with a kellet. (This does not address your other points, though.) That only works in
WINDLASS American_Mainsail at 7:04am 02.21.24 Contrary to what 99% of the world would tell you and Im sure there will be much opposition to my st
Paddlewheel suggestions? twodzusfittings at 7:00am 02.21.24 I sail mainly in the Chesapeake Bay. I use my Garmin GPS for my speed over ground. When that isn't w
Moving Up... w4swk at 6:57am 02.21.24 Thank you, Stu! I have read many of your posts and find them to be informative and accurate! I will
st 4000 and rudder position (1) john2 at 6:45am 02.21.24 After some diy stuf, i got it working. The autopilot now displays rudder postion, also in standby m
West Wight Potter 15 Center board replacement sbrogden at 6:07am 02.21.24 Hello. I am purchasing a potter 15 and need a replacement center board as it is missing one. Lookin
Paddlewheel suggestions? JVB at 6:04am 02.21.24 Hey, Does anybody have any suggestions for keeping the boatspeed paddlewheel spinning? I clean mine
Fuel locker and propane American_Mainsail at 5:40am 02.21.24 I recommend doing it 100% right. Drain the propane downhill, directly overboard. Measure three times
Bang! Bang! What would you have done? American_Mainsail at 5:31am 02.21.24 I would've done the same: call 911. I may have considered calling the harbormaster and/or the Coas
Looking for seal reference American_Mainsail at 5:29am 02.21.24 Hi Yann85, Do a search in the store for hatch or port light seals in the SBO Store. That looks lik
Wood and Stain To Match 2006 Hunter 38 Aft Cabin + Plans for Cabin + Bed Modification American_Mainsail at 5:26am 02.21.24 Thanks John!!! I plan to begin this testing soon. I have found a wood shop in Mass that seems to sp
Paddlewheel suggestions? Davidasailor26 at 3:25am 02.21.24 MDR makes a paint for transducers that I've used on my knotmeter. ring until at least mid summer. I
(re) location of hot water heater (1) john2 at 2:56am 02.21.24 i got one from Isotemp 40ltr
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink fero at 2:35am 02.21.24 A bit of long story. After quite a bit of reflection, following unsuccessful tracking even with the

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