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222 Hull Schematics for Custom Trailer Steve Willis at 3:51pm 02.29.16 Day Sailers 4/1508 Hi, I'm purchasing a 1986 O'Day 222 without a trailer. I plan to convert a dual-axle powerboat trai
Replacing Companionway Lexan John Moore at 3:21pm 02.29.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/4714 The top sliding lexan companionway on my 2008 Beneteau 323 is badly weathered and I am looking to re
H27, Pulling mast - Drop roller furling first? amcmahon at 3:09pm 02.29.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/779 Hey folks, I'm planning to pull the mast on my 1984 h27 to rewire and resolve compression post issue
Mummified body found in yacht Brian D at 2:01pm 02.29.16 Sails Call Lounge 2/922 The mummified body of a German adventurer has been discovered inside an abandoned yacht. Read on
Silicone solvent questions Brian S at 1:05pm 02.29.16 Ask All Sailors 0/497 Thanks to this forum, I recently learned that Dow Corning makes a bonafide silicone solvent to "depo
Mac26S mast rake and 150% genoa Joe A at 11:49am 02.29.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1082 I have to buy a new headstay so I would like to get the mast rake set correctly in the process. The
Normal Oil Pressure TFrere at 11:31am 02.29.16 Ask All Sailors 9/6264 I need some help. I recently installed a slightly used (250 hour) Yanmar 3JH4E in my boat. I am h
H26 Owners with an Auto Tiller -- ? (1) rgranger at 10:40am 02.29.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/388 Hey All I recently purchased a SimRad TP10 auto tiller on eBay and it came without any of the mount
Seeking galley for Catalina 22 Bri at 9:51am 02.29.16 Catalina 22 7/6368 Hello all, I am new to the forum and the Catalina 22. Currently fixing up an older model and I've no
Installing hardware OVER kiwi grip non skid? flyinbrian87 at 9:30am 02.29.16 Ask All Sailors 10/2790 Hello, I'm interested in just covering my existing (well worn shallow) nonskid embossed non skid dec
Little tip????? Ken Cross at 9:18am 02.29.16 Ask All Sailors 62/5490 Hi everyone. I seem to be more sensitive to rattles than the Admiral, but I've usually been able to
Need Help Finding SimRad TP10 mountin pin.. (1) rgranger at 9:00am 02.29.16 Ask All Sailors 2/2246 Hey All I need to order (or find something that will work) a tiller pin for a Simrad TP10 tiller pi
Durable Bottom Paint thetailwind at 8:42am 02.29.16 Trailer Sailors 22/5254 Hello, I am in the process of fairing my keel. Soon I will be painting it. I am wondering what is a
Keel paint cracking and flaking Damifudo at 8:03am 02.29.16 Catalina 30 4/3115 First time sanding our new to us Catalina 30 and the bottom is in great condition untill you get to
Varnish issue (1) Blitz at 7:06am 02.29.16 Ask All Sailors 6/966 Anyone know how I could avoid varnish failure for teak strips that are screwed through for my compan
Hunter Association of Puget Sound 2016 Chart Chat Mikem at 8:36pm 02.28.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/455 Hunter Association of Puget Sound Annual Chart Chat, 2016 at Bremerton Yacht Club The 35 or so memb
Is this cabin Sole a gonner$ (2) StephenD at 6:02pm 02.28.16 Ask All Sailors 23/5489 120124 My recently acquired 1980 Hunter's cabin sole had been neglected for many years it seems. In
H 216 or 22 Daysailer Electrical Pkg Joetul at 4:44pm 02.28.16 Smaller Boats 1/579 I have the factory installed electrical package. New boat. However I cannot get the electrical syst
Outboard Wedge Removal geehaw at 4:28pm 02.28.16 Ask An Oday Owner 13/1815 Well I need to repair some damage to my transom from all most tearing my rudder off the boat when a
Keeping head door open marchem at 4:09pm 02.28.16 Catalina 310 25/3972 I'm looking for a way to keep the head door open. We've got two pad trained dogs, and I'd like to b

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Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! Captain Larry-DH at 5:52pm 03.06.24 I'm diligent about updating charts at least quarterly, and I think the fees for updated electronic c
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! jssailem at 5:45pm 03.06.24 Is a chart required equipment on recreational vessels? I agree. I have not found a Coast Guard req
Black water seacock jcrewser at 5:22pm 03.06.24 As with any stuck seacock, there is nothing unusual with this one. Dissembling is the best approach
Black water seacock jcrewser at 5:20pm 03.06.24 It depends on what kind of through hull valve it is. However, when my ball valve shaft failed, I ha
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! dlochner at 2:59pm 03.06.24 Certainly can find requirements for commercial vessels but what are the chart requirements for a re
Midship spring line cleat on 315 bulbcreekfarm at 2:27pm 03.06.24 bought 2 direct from the garhauer website. it was about $150 with shipping
Windlass kenvail at 2:24pm 03.06.24 Speaking of the Simpson Lawrence windlass in Hunters, I'm looking for the Sprint Atlantic model, eit
Boat transport DArcy at 2:12pm 03.06.24 A friend of mine moved his Viking 28 on a trailer behind a pickup truck. He strapped the cradle to t
Black water seacock Rick D at 1:47pm 03.06.24 It depends on what kind of through hull valve it is. However, when my ball valve shaft failed, I had
Hunter 376 main halyard electric winch broke Rick D at 1:43pm 03.06.24 Check this link: servicing a lewmar electric winch OK, I see the link wasn't working. Let's try thi
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. JR19454 at 1:19pm 03.06.24 Thank you very much for such a detailed reply. Yes, it is the 4JH4-HTE and only has 600 hours on it
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. Screen Saver at 12:56pm 03.06.24 Many boats have difficult spots and the H49 is no different. For oil changes mine has an oil drain p
Black water seacock Don S/V ILLusion at 12:08pm 03.06.24 As with any stuck seacock, there is nothing unusual with this one. Dissembling is the best approach
Advice on transcontinental shipping MitchM at 11:11am 03.06.24 if your boat is on a cradle it can be flat - bed shipped on a trailer . I had g
GOB Gone? MitchM at 11:04am 03.06.24 wow, that's bad news. I better keep all my paper copies of GOB . I hope the
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! dLj at 10:54am 03.06.24 Is a chart required equipment on recreational vessels? I can find references for requirements on c
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! JoeWhite at 10:15am 03.06.24 Jssailem, I know exactly what you mean by underwater hazards not be displayed on electronic chart ex
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! Davidasailor26 at 9:37am 03.06.24 The CG only says you must have an official chart. Is a chart required equipment on recreational ve
GOB Gone? Alan Gomes at 8:43am 03.06.24 They did. They offered digital only subscriptions for less than the print version. Yup. That's wha
Dinghy hoisting from solar arch with winch Captain Larry-DH at 8:23am 03.06.24 Just use standard rigging blocks. Anything rated to carry the load. Just make sure you place a cam a

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