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Hunter 39 patrick17440 at 7:54am 08.09.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1454 I am considering a purchase of a 2010 Hunter 39 for costal cruising in So. Calif. There is only one
Forward hatch... Member 131497 at 7:17am 08.09.15 Bristol 2/1580 Hi again guys/gals Well this time is the forward hatch on my B24(lid) was stolen a few months ago. I
Anchor chain questions - new marerials vs old vs old advice holdech at 7:03am 08.09.15 Ask All Sailors 18/5386 We have an Aloha 32 (10,000 displacement). I added an anchor windlass (Maxwell HRC8) that was design
boat inside cushions? scottmellloyditude at 5:55am 08.09.15 Mid-Size Boats 1/1016 Any tricks or thought on getting the boat inside cushions clean? Our 1986 cushions are in great con
Replacing the separating wall between the freezer and fridge 2discover at 11:02pm 08.08.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1203 Hi all The separating wall between the freezer and the fridge on my 1999 H410 is made of syntheti
Diesel used per hour Akapeterc at 10:37pm 08.08.15 Big Boats 31/13713 I just spent the weekend out on my yacht with new painted bottom and did 6 1/2 hours of motoring bet
Hunter 42 Companion Way Steps captainronrico at 10:03pm 08.08.15 Parts Search 2/914 Looking for one teak companion way step for my 2004 Hunter 42
New Owner challenges jssailem at 9:11pm 08.08.15 Cal 16/3143 Well I'm a New to Me owner of a 1974 Cal 35 Cruiser (pilothouse style) sailing vessel. It came at a
off we go.....maybe??????? AnnaLise at 8:55pm 08.08.15 Catalina 22 34/3198 So, I have completed the work needed to get "AnnaLise" in the water, and under sail, but now........
Where does this go? Hunter 23 (1) SDLars at 8:14pm 08.08.15 Smaller Boats 3/751 The attached photo is of a part we do can't identify. Need your help again.
forestay to mast attachment missing Hunter 23 (1) SDLars at 8:09pm 08.08.15 Smaller Boats 6/1170 Got the mast raising problem solved but realized we do not have a forestay. My son purchase the boa
Does My 1994 Mac 26S have any wood in the hull, transom etc EricF9667 at 7:30pm 08.08.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1904 Hello, I recently had my centerboard replaced. The marina /repair shop that completed the instal
Cat 30 gear from CTL Pete02093 at 7:23pm 08.08.15 Catalina 30 1/104 Unfortunately my Cat 30 took on water and is now gone. Because the boat was a CTL I was able to hold
replacement motor for power tilt and trim pump nissan 50d TortugasRoyal at 6:03pm 08.08.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/980 replacement motor for power tilt and trim pump nissan ns50d Hard to find part alternative found.
Any ideas as to what this widget may be? (1) Hello Below at 5:10pm 08.08.15 Ask All Sailors 6/1273 A friend on an IPY 350 found 3 of these gizmos in a box containing spares for winches. That is not
Steam coming out of exhaust Head Sail at 3:24pm 08.08.15 Ask All Sailors 8/1401 Universal XP25. What is likely cause and remedy?
Battery Maintenance joker460 at 2:02pm 08.08.15 Ask All Sailors 6/1428 My batteries finally gave up the ghost after 9 years of service and they've been replaced. I came
adding hydraulic gangway - hunter 456 passage CC nmenkes at 1:20pm 08.08.15 Big Boats 0/840 I want to install a hydraulic gangway on my Hunter 456. I need a length of 2.5 to 3.0, lifting weig
Coolant Pump service Sandy Feet at 11:38am 08.08.15 Big Boats 7/1642 Question , is there a periodic service that should be performed on the fresh water/coolant pump on a
Holes in the bottom ??? (2) Rwarnold15 at 9:40am 08.08.15 Catalina 22 5/693 Hi everyone I just bought a 76 c22. For its age it is in decent shape. It needs the keel repaired

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Replace Maxwell 500 windlass circuit breaker gwoolverton at 8:05pm 12.27.23 Take care when reading the Catalina Direct page about their breaker. They say it's 135Amp, but the o
Seaward 32RK and 26RK Ocean-Going Capabilities David in Sandusky at 6:57pm 12.27.23 Here is the way I look at ratios about sailboats. The question I ask is what was the use for which t
Seaward 32RK and 26RK Ocean-Going Capabilities shemandr at 6:43pm 12.27.23 People have crossed the Atlantic in little more than a refrigerator but that doesn't mean I'd do it.
1985 Pearson 36.2 transmission cable NYSail at 4:55pm 12.27.23
Seaward 32RK and 26RK Ocean-Going Capabilities jssailem at 2:44pm 12.27.23 If you are a good navigator, competent in weather planning, have the needed provisions for your boat
Seaward 32RK and 26RK Ocean-Going Capabilities (1) tfox2069 at 12:55pm 12.27.23 I suppose the answer is sure, you could sail the 32RK across an ocean. But would you want to? @Dav
Seaward 32RK and 26RK Ocean-Going Capabilities David in Sandusky at 12:43pm 12.27.23
Best bottom paint for frequent diving/cleaning American_Mainsail at 9:45am 12.27.23 Thanks very much for clarifying @jssailem!
Best bottom paint for frequent diving/cleaning jssailem at 9:43am 12.27.23
Best bottom paint for frequent diving/cleaning (1) fstbttms at 9:14am 12.27.23 Fst - what's your take on how gracefully Trinidad wears over time with maintenance cleaning? ...Wou
Best bottom paint for frequent diving/cleaning American_Mainsail at 9:10am 12.27.23 Ask your former hull cleaner what he thinks is the most durable and effective paint in your area. H
Thru Hull Replacement? (1) jssailem at 8:59am 12.27.23
Yanmar question dlochner at 8:55am 12.27.23 Just for the record, many, possibly most, motorcycles share engine and transmission oil with one su
Thru Hull Replacement? Captain Larry-DH at 8:46am 12.27.23 Here are shots of the thru hull I cannot close If you can dive on it I suggest plugging it from th
Thru Hull Replacement? American_Mainsail at 8:45am 12.27.23 I'm guessing there's something stuck in there, for sure. The 90 degree bend in that very small (half
Yanmar question Sandy Stone at 8:42am 12.27.23 Also, I believe the Atomic 4 has a shared oil system for the engine and transmission.
Thru Hull Replacement? Scott T-Bird at 7:49am 12.27.23 Here are shots of the thru hull I cannot close I had the same fitting on my Starwind 27. I never
Yanmar SB8 no water out of exhaust HOLLYALYSSA1288 at 6:12am 12.27.23 Thank you all! Worked on the engine yesterday and got it sorted out (the elbow was blocked up with
OGO Desiccant Install and Experience All U Get at 3:57am 12.27.23 Cruising friends had installed two of them on their boat about four years ago and preferred them to
OGO Desiccant Install and Experience (1) TomY at 3:29am 12.27.23 After our second full season with the OGO, my mate still says it's the best thing we've put on board

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