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Jack lines on a 340 DonC3222 at 8:37pm 06.12.15 Big Boats 2/879 I am trying to figure out the best way to attach jacklines on my 340. I like the idea of running two
main traveler line DonC3222 at 8:31pm 06.12.15 Big Boats 3/987 I have a Hunter 340. I just needed to replace my main traveler line (on the archway). The owners man
mast cracking Kristoffer76 at 8:31pm 06.12.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 16/2269 1982 c25 the mast has developed a couple of hairline cracks 1 at the base and 1 above the spreaders,
C400 ORR rating RonWG at 7:37pm 06.12.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/829 Just wondering if you race what your rating is I have a deep keel and sail in Lake Michigan my Lmpfh
H27 Cockpit Floor Panel Reinforcement/Replacement (1) kvalerio at 7:29pm 06.12.15 Mid-Size Boats 5/1232 Has anyone found a way to reinforce/replace the removable cockpit floor panel in the H27? (photo bel
Burnt Piston 37C JHoward at 6:56pm 06.12.15 The Cherubini Hunters 12/1508 After last falls massive overheat, from a failed impeller, that caused my dipstick to blow out and e
Low water pressure John_F at 6:49pm 06.12.15 Ask All Sailors 8/1719 Our 2010 Beneteau has pressurized water for our sinks, taps, etc. It's a Johnson water pump but I c
microwave on oday 28 shozbot at 6:18pm 06.12.15 Bigger Boats 6/1730 For those who have a microwave on their boats, can you please recommend a place to install/place suc
Getting killed on the course! Midnightoil at 5:20pm 06.12.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/1514 Hi everybody I recently salvaged a Catalina 27 tall rig. She is my baby, but I am short a decent 1
12v Fan w4swk at 5:19pm 06.12.15 Catalina 22 45/7698 I was wondering what type of fan anyone is using for cooling the cabin at night. My experience with
Anchor light and Raising the Boom OdayGeorge at 4:48pm 06.12.15 Bigger Boats 0/1260 I'm thinking of raising the boom up to 9 inches to better accommodate a new bimini. I'd have the to
Replacing Keel Cable on Venture 21 TomTerw at 4:22pm 06.12.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2463 I have a 1971 Venture 21 and the Keel Cable broke. By hook and crook I managed to get it off the la
h34 antifreeze leak - hose run help (4) dcalif at 4:06pm 06.12.15 Big Boats 7/1294 On my '85 Hunter 34: Antifreeze/h2o mix is draining into the small bilge at the bottom of the com
1986 sabre 36 sailboat saloon table support Markraymond at 3:30pm 06.12.15 Sabre Sailboats 0/2467 Recently purchases sabre 36 and the support post for the main saloon table is missing parts. Curren
What do you do for a helmseat? rortega46 at 2:52pm 06.12.15 Big Boats 6/2027
Transmission in gear or not? a65sailor at 2:30pm 06.12.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/938 When sailing should I keep my transmission in gear or let the prop rotate? Yanmar with a Kanzaki tra
vent hose Don Crowther at 2:22pm 06.12.15 Big Boats 9/1361 I need some help with the vent hose off the septic tank. When I was installing the tank i found the
Yanmar YSB12 Issue johnstreatfeild at 2:15pm 06.12.15 Mid-Size Boats 1/836 A spring that connects a lever on the high pressure pump to the throttle keeps coming off. I can't
Macerator won't stop running Gdindy at 1:49pm 06.12.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/3289 Have a Hunter 410 front head macerator keeps running. Worked fine until visitor who swears they did
What size fresh water pump? Bad Obsession at 1:22pm 06.12.15 Ask All Sailors 12/5595 Here are my system details: Compac 23 with a 13.5 gallon fresh water tank. Outlets are going to be

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Thanksgiving Cruise jssailem at 8:07am 12.01.23
Manual Bilge jssailem at 8:02am 12.01.23 That looks like an owner modification. With ropes attached and the cleat nearby I would suspect it h
Thanksgiving Cruise (5) mermike at 8:02am 12.01.23 221673 As planned, we stopped in at the Thea Foss Waterway. We stayed 2 nights at the Dock St. Mari
Hunter 285 aft berth redesign. (1) LaDonaMina at 7:37am 12.01.23 Well I ordered 3 - 5'x12' Antimicrobial formica sheets in off white eggshell matte finsh (there are
Manual Bilge motosail_SD at 6:53am 12.01.23 The pictures help but do not show the pump. Is there a working pump or are you pulling a plug that
New MaxProp came today! CrispyCringle at 6:47am 12.01.23 You're going to love the feel in reverse, and enjoy no windmilling prop if yours did that before.
Trolling Motor as Auxiliary Project_Mayhem at 6:19am 12.01.23 I am not ready to jump on the lithium boat just yet. This reminds me of an incident last year when
Hunter 285 aft berth redesign. Project_Mayhem at 6:16am 12.01.23 This looks great! Definitely interested in hearing more about the build and materials
Manual Bilge Project_Mayhem at 6:14am 12.01.23 Im guessing that you either pull the rope over and over it's a manual bilge bump, the rope is connec
Faucet is leaking Lfarquhar at 5:44am 12.01.23 Maybe try dis-assembling the cartridge portion and slather the "spout O ring" with a non-petroleum
Electric Motors Scott T-Bird at 5:44am 12.01.23 That used to be a sailing vlog, didn't it? Interestingly enough, Dan and Kika have always talked a
2 blade vs. 3 blade prop for my 1988 C30 Tally Ho at 4:47am 12.01.23 Consider a folding or feathering prop for long term sailing, that can provide the drive power of a 3
New MaxProp came today! Terry Cox at 4:44am 12.01.23 Nice looking product, Greg. Will look to see how she performs when you splash next season. Thanks fo
Does anyone recognise this windlass? Terry Cox at 4:32am 12.01.23 Thank you all for your help! You are most welcome, Johan. Having serviced and placed back into wor
Electric Motors Jim Legere at 3:24am 12.01.23 Very cool. I hope to have an electric sailboat someday. I'll put my name on the list for one when
Manual Bilge jssailem at 2:51am 12.01.23 The pictures help but do not show the pump. Is there a working pump or are you pulling a plug that o
2 blade vs. 3 blade prop for my 1988 C30 jssailem at 2:32am 12.01.23 Many consider choosing a blade is as important and complex as choosing a sail for their boat. You ar
Electric Motors Will Gilmore at 2:12am 12.01.23 Very cool. I hope to have an electric sailboat someday. :plus: -Will
Does anyone recognise this windlass? dLj at 1:49am 12.01.23 So I continue not to have any clue which type of windlass I have. But I have stopped worrying abou
Does anyone recognise this windlass? jssailem at 1:30am 12.01.23 Thanks for the follow up. Glad you weee able to get it working.

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