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Considering a 94 23.5 Hunter dale4643 at 2:17pm 11.24.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/881 I am still somewhat new to sailing and looking at a 94 23.5 water ballast (which will be new to me).
Advice on Solar Trickle Charger JackK at 2:07pm 11.24.15 Ask All Sailors 2/510 I need a simple solar trickle charger capable of keeping a 2 battery bank on my 272 charged while I'
November in the west (1) Meriachee at 12:41pm 11.24.15 Ask All Sailors 20/1311 It had to happen. Sailing season may have been over for a few weeks, but last night the official ann
Photo album of my "new" 26S danphilgreen at 12:16pm 11.24.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1205 I've started a photo album on Facebook where I'm putting shots of my recently purchased 26S and of m
I guess it is a HAZMAT thing? rgranger at 10:59am 11.24.15 Ask All Sailors 16/1280 Oy vey I just tried to buy a gallon of denatured alcohol for my Orion stove. The shipping was more
hunter 41ds, 2008 dakno at 9:18am 11.24.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/700 My main cabin fixed windows/ports on both starboard and port, rear position, leak at the lower rear
New sailor, looking at boat to buy InlandNW at 8:57am 11.24.15 Catalina 22 22/2313 Good morning, new to forum and looking for good advice. '84 Catalina 22 w/dual axel trailer, looks w
Coronado 23' 1971 Robr0924 at 8:46am 11.24.15 Columbia 1/1761 Recently purchased a Coronado 23' sailboat. It is good to fair condition, need to update the wiring
Caulking side ports on a Catalina 36 SeaMonkey25 at 8:45am 11.24.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/810 With the threat of El Nino I need to re-caulk my side ports on the cabin, but I'm not sure how to ta
Refrigeration and battery life while on shore power markwbird at 8:00am 11.24.15 Ask All Sailors 28/11521 So, I've been posting about my plan to add 12V refrigeration kit to my H-34. I plan to leave it on
Was the backstay chain plate made stronger on later boats davidmhull at 7:17am 11.24.15 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1148 I am getting ready to haul my O'day 22 for the winter and would like to make a modification to the m
Calling caulk experts! Scott T-Bird at 7:16am 11.24.15 Ask All Sailors 5/571 This is not related to my sailboat, but I think this forum is a good source of information. I had S
Solar or generator? Deleted member 117556 at 6:43am 11.24.15 Catalina 310 57/7597 Looking for something everyone has: opinions! I have been researching a better way to recharge my b
Zinc Anodes-Universal 5411, 11 HP, O'Day 28, 1982 vmaks at 2:34am 11.24.15 Engines and Propulsion 3/2434 I took a marine diesel engine repair class, entry level class. One of the topics was zinc anodes.
Exhaust Vent Loop Squeaks Monterey385 at 9:36pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 5/598 Our exhaust vent loop is mounted on the forward bulkhead of the cockpit locker. When the boat idles
Dreaded rusty keel bolts on a fixed keel Catalina 22 partingclouds at 6:01pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 10/2712 Has anyone drilled cast iron with a hand drill with the boat in the water? I think it can be done,
Winterizing M25 engine ArkadiyS at 3:04pm 11.23.15 Catalina 30 15/2606 I am in the process of winterizing our M25 engine (on Cat 30) and have a hell of a time getting the
King Starboard Projects/Accessories, post your work or ideas! (1) CloudDiver at 2:58pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 36/14480 I like materials that are low maintenance, high durability, and UV resistant (in this case nearly im
Making battery cables jibes138 at 2:51pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 25/2692 I am rewiring my engine and need to also make new battery cables. The OEM cables are not tinned wir
Solar panel bracket and outboard prop guard (3) danphilgreen at 2:09pm 11.23.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/3121 The previous owner had the solar panel velcroed to the lazarette hatch. It was problematic for sever

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Deck locker hardware for 1989 C&C 37/40 dlochner at 9:44am 01.25.24 Take a look at this company. They make much of the name brand hardware. The website is a bit dysfunc
What's the most wasteful project you worked on this winter? Justin_NSA at 8:49am 01.25.24 Both of these boats.... I did a ton of work. Sold them. Then neither were ever sailed again. I so
What's the most wasteful project you worked on this winter? (1) SailingLoto at 8:32am 01.25.24 Both of these boats.... I did a ton of work. Sold them. Then neither were ever sailed again.
What's the most wasteful project you worked on this winter? chriscampbell at 8:25am 01.25.24 My "wasteful" project was removing the old macerator hoses that were still connected to the holding
What's the most wasteful project you worked on this winter? Justin_NSA at 7:56am 01.25.24 Oh many more benefits than just 1/2 knot boat speed. Better backing, superior stopping, no whirrin
Water in Engine Oil of Raw Water Cooled Universal Atomic Diesel 5411 twodzusfittings at 7:54am 01.25.24 would love to know the path that cooling water can find it's way to the injection pump and then int
Hunter misleading weights (1) rgranger at 7:52am 01.25.24 @HEINZIR No charge and he had some of my moonshine
Weather at your location currently and photo? jssailem at 7:51am 01.25.24
What's the most wasteful project you worked on this winter? Joe at 7:32am 01.25.24 I really hope mine is not wasteful, but the Admiral keeps asking if I really spent $3,000 to get 1/
Instrument location Joe at 7:25am 01.25.24 Build a bridge over the hatch cover a foot or so forward of the bulkhead to mount the instruments (
Hunter misleading weights Crazy Dave Condon at 7:02am 01.25.24 @HEINZIR what people do not recognize, the dry weight does not include additional gear for example
Deck locker hardware for 1989 C&C 37/40 Joe at 6:57am 01.25.24 Just a thought, but since you're in Socal why don't you drive up Newport Beach/Costa Mesa some afte
Weather at your location currently and photo? (1) LaDonaMina at 6:57am 01.25.24
Strange phenomena seen while boating? LaDonaMina at 6:48am 01.25.24 My experience is that when I am outdoors under the sky for long periods of time, I will see strange
Strange phenomena seen while boating? LaDonaMina at 6:40am 01.25.24
Hunter misleading weights rgranger at 6:34am 01.25.24 I wonder if the published weights are taken before fitting out the boat (empty hull only). I don't
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Davidasailor26 at 3:32am 01.25.24 Just a SWAG 0.017733990147783 Thought you were supposed to show the answer in Roman numerals too.
Resealing portlights hays735 at 9:51pm 01.24.24 The frameless ports or the Lewmar framed ports? Thought I replied but not seeing it in the thread,
What's the most wasteful project you worked on this winter? SoSound at 7:59pm 01.24.24
Hunter misleading weights HEINZIR at 7:56pm 01.24.24 Hello Hunter trailer sailors. My wife and I actively cruise a Hunter 23.5 out of Seattle. Wonderfu

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