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Yet another battery thread... redunculous at 4:03pm 08.07.15 Ask All Sailors 21/3103 So I returned from a 21 day trip away to find the breaker on my dock pedestal is completely buggered
Hin issues with Balboa Mrlee at 3:48pm 08.07.15 Balboa 9/3095 HI, Does anyone have a Balboa and can tell me the first 3 digits of the HIN...I cannot tell what I h
Looking for Pearson rudder Renegade132 at 2:53pm 08.07.15 Parts Search 0/536 Pearson rudder needed for our 27' Pearson Renegade Other similar length Pearson rudder may work jus
leaking Xcite Bonner at 1:16pm 08.07.15 Day Sailers 0/716 Hi all. I have a Hunter Xcite that fills with water after an hour or so in the lake. The only plac
Centerboard velero912 at 8:26am 08.07.15 Smaller Boats 8/1205 After getting grounded the centerboard was destroyed and I had to build a new one. Now the new one i
Atomic 4 frozen KenzieToo at 6:52am 08.07.15 Ask All Sailors 6/1562 I have a Universal Atomic Four 1972 and can't turn the flywheel I've poured Marvel Oil and Vinegar
Sail trim and tiller forces flynhi4u at 6:43am 08.07.15 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 25/6251 I will be the first to admit that I am just one step above clueless when it comes to sailing. I can
Fairlead block for jib halyard on roller furler IH82BL8 at 6:00am 08.07.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1555 I need to install one of these to keep the halyard from wrapping around the forestay. I'm looking f
Single handing becoming more important for me Macboy at 8:58pm 08.06.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 40/4525 It's kinda troubling and maybe a passing "phase" in the old man but in conversation with him today a
26X window thickness bobherk at 8:18pm 08.06.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/900 Hi, I own a 26X need to replace my crazed windows. I have shop facilities to cut and shape the windo
Keel bolt replacement Beneteau 370 Croy at 8:07pm 08.06.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/4618 Hi, I'm wondering if anyone on this forum as had keel bolts changed on a Beneteau 370 and would be k
Sheave replacement or buy new (1) Armyaviation at 7:51pm 08.06.15 Ask All Sailors 6/954 Brand new to sailing so if this is a stupid question go easy... Have two of these cars. One has a b
Escape Solsa sailboat mast problem sailorboys at 7:11pm 08.06.15 Trailer Sailors 1/1340 I have a used escape Solsa sailboat. The previous owner only sailed it once. The mast seems like a v
LED losing brihtness? higgs at 5:58pm 08.06.15 Ask All Sailors 4/908 My 1985 B'Gs are getting hard to see so I took them apart and tried to polish the plastic covers ove
Looking for a rudder checkmate24 at 5:08pm 08.06.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/388 Rudder is shot on our 1987 285 Hunter...if anyone has a pre-owned rudder or knows someone with a rud
Two part epoxy not curing (1) Seahorse24 at 5:00pm 08.06.15 Ask All Sailors 14/3405 My son and I applied a barrier coat of CM-15 Two part epoxy to the bottom of our sailboat. The surfa
H27 looking for wiring diagram for AC shore power (1) txmilke at 4:41pm 08.06.15 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1895 I have a 1980 H27 and never used the shore power. I just bought a cable on a whim and hooked it up.
Obtain Owners Manual for a Ranger 29 paulpowers79 at 4:36pm 08.06.15 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 5/3090 Hi all, I am in the process of purchasing a Ranger 29. Right now the boat is a "Diamond in the r
Hunter 31 - Yanmar 2GM20F Water Leak (4) Dfisher at 2:11pm 08.06.15 Mid-Size Boats 6/1624 Hello everyone. I performed a inspection on a 1986 Hunter 31 that I currently has a offer in on. T
Mast Rasing Harness 1984 Hunter 25.5 JoeWhite at 2:00pm 08.06.15 Smaller Boats 4/1704 Mast Raising Harness 1984 Hunter 25.5 Since many years ago I posted a solution for raising and lowe

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Universal M25 Exhaust Riser Mixing Pipe Paulam at 2:08pm 07.21.23 All is well found it and close - Nanaimo, BC :)
Windows jviss at 1:40pm 07.21.23 Yep, if we believed in old wive's tales we would have. It's not an old wive's tale, it's well docu
Ignition panel replacement Ralph Johnstone at 1:40pm 07.21.23 Does anyone know a source for a replacement panel? Cannot even guess what this looks like but if
Windows Ralph Johnstone at 1:35pm 07.21.23 So, did you guys who made your own replacement acrylic lenses actually stress relieve them, to prev
"Portable" Anchor Light? jviss at 1:26pm 07.21.23 Yes, that does appear to be the case. I also suspect they are the only ones. Small market for after
Hunter 40.5 Steering Quadrant Cover Removal Rich Stidger at 1:25pm 07.21.23 And just to be clear - it was the wire bundle under the binnacle that was leaking? It was the bund
"Portable" Anchor Light? thinwater at 1:22pm 07.21.23 That's interesting. It's my understanding that when Dr. LED produces bulbs for particular fixtures
Windows jviss at 1:17pm 07.21.23 So, did you guys who made your own replacement acrylic lenses actually stress relieve them, to preve
"Portable" Anchor Light? jviss at 1:15pm 07.21.23 Not USCG legal. Does not meet the brightness requirements. They have to be tested for compliance.
Windows Ralph Johnstone at 1:14pm 07.21.23 I made a cheap plywood template and then used a trace bit on a router to cut mine out from larger s
170 Motor Mount Fasteners rsmithfh at 1:13pm 07.21.23 Haha sold.
"Portable" Anchor Light? thinwater at 1:04pm 07.21.23 https://defender.com/en_us/davis-instruments-mega-light-led-utility-light-exterior-3300 Not USCG
170 Motor Mount Fasteners stickinthemud57 at 12:56pm 07.21.23 I'm going to go with pan head for two reasons: 1. That is what was on my 170. 2. I don't know what
Hunter 25.5 Bow Damage Advice AustinSailor at 12:55pm 07.21.23
"Portable" Anchor Light? jviss at 12:53pm 07.21.23 I've often pondered the question of what is "USCG legal": The Coast Guard has said: "Use of light
I have an 21' American Fiberglass stickinthemud57 at 12:53pm 07.21.23 My main sail is outfitted with two reef points, plus a gromet near the tack to make more trim adjus
Sailing adventures of SV MUSETTA JamesG161 at 12:52pm 07.21.23 how about Madagascar? You must fend off Pirates there! :yikes: Wait... I told you to get the Eye
"Portable" Anchor Light? All U Get at 12:46pm 07.21.23 Thanks. I was thinking (over-thinking) that it would be cool to fabricate a bracket for the end of
"Portable" Anchor Light? Richard19068 at 12:45pm 07.21.23 Greetings, I need a recommendation for USCG legal anchor light... I've often pondered the questio
Universal M25 Exhaust Riser Mixing Pipe Paulam at 12:41pm 07.21.23 saw that looks nothing like mine mine is cast iron square

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