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My hunter 140 probs ! (3) sailorboy871 at 2:13pm 11.02.15 Day Sailers 14/4701 116727 116728 116729 Hunter140... been abused AND neglected for years.. I'm an old man who Still wa
Shut off cable lube/replace? marchem at 2:10pm 11.02.15 Engines and Propulsion 11/1109 The shut off cable on our Catalina 310, Universal 25XPB diesel is real stiff and hard to move. I tr
Thru hull replacement "fail" (2) Chris & Lenore at 1:39pm 11.02.15 Ask All Sailors 10/936 Thought some of you might find this interesting or even funny. Our "new to us a year ago" boat had
Sliding galley mrudman850 at 1:27pm 11.02.15 Catalina 22 0/335 Just bought #7575 (1977) and want to redo the galley. Gotten to the point where everything is out b
Bright work refinishing and spider cracks DanaT at 1:15pm 11.02.15 Day Sailers 4/1316 As I plan for spring repairs the two that stand out is the bright work needs total refinishing and t
Oday 20 cabin ventilation DanaT at 1:08pm 11.02.15 Day Sailers 11/1951 I've cleaned out all the gear and junk in the cabin and now had more time to inspect what I've got m
Best place to sell used catalina 22 parts- like a keel Bino at 1:08pm 11.02.15 Catalina 22 9/2631 I have several parts, that are left over from combining two Catalinas. One I had to junk. Any sugges
Jackdaw strikes again! Brian S at 11:21am 11.02.15 Ask All Sailors 5/648 Based on Jackdaw's recommendation, I ordered up some Amazing Roll-Off cleaner. Or, as I like to call
Faster hot water RoyS at 8:27am 11.02.15 The Cherubini Hunters 8/941 Wondering if anyone has attempted to install an automotive type thermostat and associated housing to
So i think i bought the wrong alternator (6) pateco at 8:26am 11.02.15 Mid-Size Boats 23/5252 Decided I was going to upgrade my alternator on my 2GM from 35 amp to 80 amp. Shopped around online,
Compression post - again (1) reeder at 7:45am 11.02.15 Mid-Size Boats 3/1202 I've read the threads, searched the net, and still have questions about the best way to approach rep
Drivetrain upgrades DaveJ at 6:54am 11.02.15 Catalina 310 23/6219 I had trouble with my drivetrain this summer (525 hours), sometimes my transmission did not go into
Lowering mast gfeist at 3:50am 11.02.15 Trailer Sailors 8/1158 I just purchased Hunter 260, it is in a slip. I would like to know if the mast braces need to be ta
Raymarine autohelm pacerow at 11:26pm 11.01.15 Irwin 0/881 Purchased an 32' Irwin classic. On board is a raymarine autohelm st 3000. I know this is not Irwin r
Need suggestions blunt at 9:52pm 11.01.15 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1174 My wife and I have 2 disabled sons.been thinking of how to get them from their wheelchair onto the b
Cleaning spreaders Clydo at 7:27pm 11.01.15 Catalina 310 3/1253 Have to do mast work and since spreaders look pretty dirty wonder if any of you have cleaned your sp
Re-coring project underway (2) Sefuller at 7:24pm 11.01.15 Ask All Sailors 52/4855 Got both side decks opened up and core removed from the main cut outs. Still need to dig the core o
Coan river jphud at 4:21pm 11.01.15 Ask All Sailors 2/436 Hi All, Has anyone navigated the Coan River, on the western shore of the Potomac. Looking to see how
Bolt stuck and rounded Rodd at 4:18pm 11.01.15 Musings With Maine Sail 17/1828 3rd of 3 starter bolts is stuck. I have soaked it in PB blaster, but it wont budge- also, i seem to
Ac/heater for beneteau moorings 432 JELL-IN at 2:18pm 11.01.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1282 Hello, I have a 1988 Beneteau Moorings 432 that I want to install ac/heating on. I'm trying to figu

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Sailing post heart attack jviss at 7:43am 08.14.23 Speaking of heart attacks and boats... BpGS_E0xIvA
Oday 20 Restoration Project_Mayhem at 7:42am 08.14.23 Welcome and congrats on the two new additions to your family! Don't under estimate the amount of tim
Looking for insurance for winter sailing Bahamas Caribbean xavpil at 7:41am 08.14.23 Have been using these folks for many years. No problems with coverage locations. T
Weather vane WI Rigger at 7:33am 08.14.23 Your comment on a missile waiting to be launched is something I had not considered. I will note that
Bedding Genoa Track Project_Mayhem at 7:30am 08.14.23 This isn't an ideal situation but here's what I would do Before removing the track, apply masking
Looking for insurance for winter sailing Bahamas Caribbean PJL at 7:17am 08.14.23 Have been using these folks for many years. No problems with coverage locations. Th
Weather vane jssailem at 7:11am 08.14.23 the Windex is very small, minimal mass I have a boat rule. Never put something up on the mast that
Weather vane kloudie1 at 6:44am 08.14.23 I think it needs more verticle tail area .. The bearing will work but it won't be as sensitive as t
Check my wiring diagram? dLj at 6:42am 08.14.23 Enjoy! Great feedback! dj
Weather vane dLj at 6:40am 08.14.23 I agree the windex is an awesome apparent wind indicator but a few years back I had trouble convinc
Check my wiring diagram? Beth G at 6:35am 08.14.23 Hi everyone! Just wanted to let everyone know that we have finished the rewiring project and it was
Weather vane barnstormer at 6:35am 08.14.23 I agree the windex is an awesome apparent wind indicator but a few years back I had trouble convinci
Thoughts on chart tables? kappykaplan at 6:12am 08.14.23 Don't ya just love this forum for all the ideas and stuff people share on it. I do (smiley face) :
S2 9.2 head door sticking - compression post issue? jmf at 6:08am 08.14.23 I did not take any pictures. If the stringers have rotted once the floor is open I think they would
Thoughts on chart tables? Scott NIelsen at 6:00am 08.14.23 I like my chart table. I also like the idea of making more storage underneath it after looking at w
Has This Happend to You? jviss at 5:46am 08.14.23 Yes, but having a sewing machine capable of this kind of heavy duty sewing is required. dj I have
Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Extinguisher in engine compartment, Hunter 33 2006 tfox2069 at 4:48am 08.14.23 Check out this thread - just went through this when I sold my 2009 H36: Refilling/Replacing Sea-Fir
Oday 20 Restoration Clutch Cargo at 4:17am 08.14.23 Welcome aboard. Please share pics of your new charge.
Has This Happend to You? dLj at 3:35am 08.14.23 It's not unusual at all to have the thread fail. Especially on roller furlers where some thread is
Has This Happend to You? JBP-PA at 3:25am 08.14.23 It's not unusual at all to have the thread fail. Especially on roller furlers where some thread is a

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