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Raw Water Seacock wufibugs at 2:25pm 01.14.16 Mid-Size Boats 42/9192 I don't leave that seacock open when the boat is at the slip which means it has to be opened and clo
Horsepower needs for 22 ft ODay Raul A at 11:14am 01.14.16 Ask An Oday Owner 16/9731 Just got a 22 ft Oday without an outboard. Trying to figure on the appropriate safe, adequate size h
Bottom Paint Part II - Advice Flamingo1 at 10:10am 01.14.16 Catalina 22 7/1531 I probably bored many of you to tears with questions and then pictures of my boat before, during and
Hunter 50 AC Radar Install SEMPERAVANTI41 at 8:23am 01.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/414 I need to run a radar cable inside the boat from the mast fitting to the nav station on my 2011 Hunt
Emergency NOAA Weather Alert Radio wufibugs at 7:59am 01.14.16 Ask All Sailors 3/563 Was looking at a deal for a Midland Radio - ER200 for $29 and wondered if it would be a useful weath
What do I do, what do I do? (1) Kermit at 6:48am 01.14.16 Ask All Sailors 42/2944 The plastic innards of this block fell apart this week. So now I'm struggling with what to do with i
Less than 12 All U Get at 5:56am 01.14.16 Ask All Sailors 24/2547 Hi all, We're sitting in Velcro Beach waiting to cross and I had a thought, a sort of "What if". L
Whisker Pole Novice PGIJon at 4:45am 01.14.16 Big Boats 14/2545 I am considering buying a used Forespar Whisker Pole - 12' to 22.5' length. 3" OD form my H34. My q
Brass water fittings Mark Maulden at 9:58pm 01.13.16 Ask All Sailors 4/611 i have to replace the heat exchanger on my old Volvo MD 17C engine. Instead of paying $1600.00 for
O'Day 34 /Adjustable Backstay anyone? LouisMK at 8:37pm 01.13.16 Bigger Boats 1/672 New 34 owner here dreaming of fair weather with plenty of questions! Was wondering whether anyone ha
Shut off valve at racor? SailFysh at 6:23pm 01.13.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/3472 still trying to figure out what is leaking fuel on my racor. It is weeping at the top then dripping
Furler Suggestions Kper at 5:17pm 01.13.16 Ask All Sailors 35/2759 We have decided it's time to purchase our first head sail furler but before we do, we were hoping we
weather conditions and chemtrails naturguy at 5:12pm 01.13.16 Destinations 10/1854 I'm looking for information from those sailing the caribbean if there are areas where chemtrails are
Earth Grounding Honda Generator gettinthere at 5:02pm 01.13.16 Musings With Maine Sail 15/9761 Just heard about this. Wiring the earth ground to the neutral leg of the 110v output on a Honda 2000
Hunter 30-2 1988 Owner Manual Claude8039 at 4:36pm 01.13.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/3783 Recently purchased a 1988 Hunter 30-2. I assume the 2 is a change in model layout between 1988 and1
Seacocks bigkat22 at 3:18pm 01.13.16 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1265 New Question: I am getting ready to have my 30' 1975 Hunter hauled and paint the bottom. While it
Refinishing the interior wood work (1) Casagf66 at 12:43pm 01.13.16 Ask All Sailors 6/754 I've got a question for all you wood workers out there. What type of wood vaneer is on my bulk head
Charging domestic batteries Hunter Legend 450 A R Waterman at 11:02am 01.13.16 Big Boats 9/3172 I have recently purchased a Hunter Legend 450 Passage. The diesel engine is only charging the starte
Rudder on a H36 Alctel at 8:49am 01.13.16 The Cherubini Hunters 3/830 So my rudder stuffing box is leaking continuously, I've cinched it up all I can and it still leaks u
Mystery brackets on transom (1) Craig Cook at 6:24am 01.13.16 Mid-Size Boats 14/1661 I have two brackets attached to the transom just to port of the helm seat and walk through. The lowe

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Leroy Somer Windlass (1) jssailem at 3:50am 01.17.24
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St.Pete boat show.....You goin? dLj at 3:15am 01.17.24 with no replies from folks here i am wondering if it is worth the trip to see the show? I've never
Leroy Somer Windlass jssailem at 2:54am 01.17.24
3GM30 noise unknown? (1) jssailem at 2:44am 01.17.24 I do not know the specifics of your engine & transmission. I do know I have heard a similar noise be
St.Pete boat show.....You goin? CYQK at 12:55am 01.17.24 with no replies from folks here i am wondering if it is worth the trip to see the show?
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Richard19068 at 6:58pm 01.16.24 I used a galvanized pipe nipple and cut slots in it to engage the tabs in the thru hull. But if you
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Project_Mayhem at 6:25pm 01.16.24 Here's the tool. It's pricey, but it's for a boat. https://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com/3bthw50150
3GM30 noise unknown? JoeWhite at 6:15pm 01.16.24 I do not have that engine, but the noise you are describing comes from the transmission. If you hav
Insurance question jssailem at 5:06pm 01.16.24 We met a local physician in St Lucia. Her practice is both public health and private. I asked her wh
Insurance question Crusty Ol Salt at 4:59pm 01.16.24 I am beginning to think it is an issue the availability of insurance with an international rider. Th
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? sesmith at 4:25pm 01.16.24 Here's the tool. It's pricey, but it's for a boat. https://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com/3bthw50150-
Insurance question Tally Ho at 4:24pm 01.16.24 We're not quite that smart. Our marina only asks you to check a box to confirm your have insurance
Bottom Streaking Project_Mayhem at 4:13pm 01.16.24 Yes. That is the way my ablative paint appeared before I splashed. Rain shower streaking is common
EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. LaDonaMina at 4:09pm 01.16.24
Catalina 22 Swing Keel Touch-up Paint Recommendations (2) pclarksurf at 3:34pm 01.16.24 No intention of derailing the post and the sage advice-- as you proceed be cognizant of the material
Builders Certificate Will Gilmore at 3:21pm 01.16.24 Here's a link to a related problem on boatdesign.net. Problem with Documented vessel and Campbell Ya
Ranger 33 sail cover available shemandr at 3:00pm 01.16.24 I wish I had the Ranger 33 to fit it!
Bottom Streaking (1) jssailem at 2:56pm 01.16.24 Yes. That is the way my ablative paint appeared before I splashed. Rain shower streaking is common u
Builders Certificate dLj at 2:48pm 01.16.24 Are you registering in a state or for the USCG Federal registration? I don't know much about such

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