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Edson shift lever - on the side or the back? (2) druid at 2:25pm 03.14.16 Engines and Propulsion 12/3830 There are two versions of Edson engine controls: the 870ST-45 and the 816ST-45. The former is the on
Launching 26' issues/concerns Windtherapy at 2:06pm 03.14.16 Day Sailers 41/7877 Will launch my new to me 26' this May and it always worries me that the launch might not have enough
6 gallon gas tank in cockpit lazarette Windtherapy at 1:52pm 03.14.16 Day Sailers 17/4291 Has anybody added a 6 gallon gas tank in the cockpit lazarette and of so, was it recent? I see gas
Swing keel problems TTC at 12:46pm 03.14.16 Catalina 22 7/3815 I have a Catalina 22 with a swing keel. I purchased her a year ago and was able to lift and raise t
Fuel Gauge lens mechmike at 11:09am 03.14.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2430 Hey Members ! I've got an annoying problem with my fuel gauge. I can hardly read it!! the sun has do
Raritan PH SuperFlush Manual Toilet P101?+ marchem at 11:05am 03.14.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/3619 Defender is selling a Raritan PH SuperFlush Manual Toilet with Slow Close Lid (http://www.defender.c
1995 Hunter Legend 35.5 "Air in Fuel Lines" Serendipitysailing at 10:24am 03.14.16 Big Boats 2/2050 I recently bought a 1995 Hunter Legend 35.5 and on two occasions have experienced air in the fuel li
Couch roof removal snadd1s at 10:21am 03.14.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/580 Hello Guys and Girls. I have a Bene 473 and i need to change the life-raft cradle. Its located just
Macerator and 1" Hose uncledom at 9:53am 03.14.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1474 I need to change the aft head toilet hose to the holding tank. It is a macerating head and starts o
TP-10 Protective Sleeve Bad Obsession at 9:10am 03.14.16 Ask All Sailors 15/1347 I have a Simrad Tiller Pilot TP-10. I have been thinking about how water may effect it, especially
Propane won't stay on... jbrudzinski at 8:58am 03.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1718 I'm having a heck of a time with my propane stove on my H306. The propane lights but then stops afte
Practical Sailor magazine seeks Hunter owner input/photos Practical Sailor at 8:46am 03.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2339 Hi Hunter owners Practical Sailor magazine is working to update its archived reviews of the Hunter 2
New Simrad Chartplotters joker460 at 8:07am 03.14.16 Ask All Sailors 3/722 Has anyone been following the new GO Series XSE Chartplotter/Sonar units. They look interesting and
Looking to buy a Catalina 27 or 30 Mike Madeira Beach at 7:52am 03.14.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 28/6102 Would really appreciate any advice from current or past owners of either the 27 or 30. What to look
Kenyon shroud tang suppliers? kito at 6:47am 03.14.16 Ask All Sailors 4/711 Other than Rig-Rite? I need 4 lower shroud tangs. I got a nice quote for a set of swaged shrouds fro
ALUMINUM PORTLIGHT RESEAL AXEL at 6:45am 03.14.16 Ask All Sailors 6/653 I did this job once but it was a while ago. I bought the kit from Catalina Direct. I had to be a whi
Locating a Fuel Bladder on OC 41 Aitheria at 6:40am 03.14.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/550 I'm considering adding an ATL 25 gallon, above-deck fuel bladder to my OC 41. Anybody have experien
OOPS! (1) DannyS at 4:44am 03.14.16 Ask All Sailors 9/1503 10207434972739398 Well, fixing this mess is on my to-do list this spring. This happened last summer
Bigger water tank Matpearce at 10:39pm 03.13.16 Catalina 310 7/1132 Hi has anyone put another water tank in the bow of a Catalinas 310 I was thinking about a triangle s
320 Fin vs Wing Keel Fiddler's Green at 6:33pm 03.13.16 Mid-Size Boats 7/3955 My wife and I are looking for a new boat and the Catalina 320 is on the short list. We looked at tw

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B331 switchboard rail terminal block Davidasailor26 at 6:07pm 02.22.24 I agree - Beneteau definitely used quite a bit of Wago terminals like that. On our 37 they used a Wa
B331 switchboard rail terminal block SoSound at 6:01pm 02.22.24
Electrolysis injected from Windlass. Davidasailor26 at 5:41pm 02.22.24 Yesterday I could not run the winch for long while measuring. Today I could and there is a full 12
Paddlewheel suggestions? captcoho at 5:36pm 02.22.24 Hey, Does anybody have any suggestions for keeping the boatspeed paddlewheel spinning? I clean mine
Electrolysis injected from Windlass. (1) Screen Saver at 4:46pm 02.22.24 Just to clear up some points and update further investigation: There is no actual ground on the
Water Leaks Mike Oldak at 4:27pm 02.22.24 I used pool ph sticks and then compared rainwater to water in tank to see if leaks were from above o
Wood and Stain To Match 2006 Hunter 38 Aft Cabin + Plans for Cabin + Bed Modification KelToy at 3:39pm 02.22.24 The Wood Company I found in Mass is this one - seems very old school but they seem to focus on this:
Wood and Stain To Match 2006 Hunter 38 Aft Cabin + Plans for Cabin + Bed Modification flightlead404 at 3:23pm 02.22.24 Thanks for tips! As I need specific sizes of new wood I think I will go the route of testing wood a
Penboard Measurements 1983 O'Day #) Sailor Sue at 3:16pm 02.22.24 I've also heard them called washboards or simply companionway boards. Learn something new everyday.
Penboard Measurements 1983 O'Day #) shemandr at 2:25pm 02.22.24 No need for an apology. The OP knew the term and now we do.
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase ! JR19454 at 1:16pm 02.22.24 Thanks, Don. We plan to live aboard, mostly on the hook. That said, I'm sure we will want to get i
Windlass Joe at 12:47pm 02.22.24 Does your boat have an anchor locker? If so, take some measurements and call your local chandlery t
Penboard Measurements 1983 O'Day #) dlochner at 12:23pm 02.22.24 Folks I apologize that my use of the term penboard/pen board has caused so much confusion. I've be
2004 Catalina 320 Scott T-Bird at 12:13pm 02.22.24 Hi Ted, Is your boat on stands right now or are you able to keep it in the water? If your boat has
Penboard Measurements 1983 O'Day #) (1) GeorgeC at 11:54am 02.22.24 Am I the only one here who doesn't know what a penboard is? Folks I apologize that my use of the t
Penboard Measurements 1983 O'Day #) dlochner at 11:42am 02.22.24 As I'm close to Philadelphia my guess it's what they used to wrap the scaffolding around the statue
Penboard Measurements 1983 O'Day #) Davidasailor26 at 10:51am 02.22.24
Repowering with a Volvo D1-30 Roland5048 at 10:47am 02.22.24 @BC Bernie, you might want to check out this thread happening now. Same situation as yours. https:/
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase ! Don S/V ILLusion at 9:41am 02.22.24
YANMAR replacement Roland5048 at 9:40am 02.22.24 it's not just the engine cost. it's new exhaust hoses, new engine bed, possible new gearbox and tra

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