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Custom woodwork (2) surfer100p at 10:16am 05.13.15 Mid-Size Boats 3/1110 This my custom mohogany wood work. I'm getting into furniture and custom woodwork. Does anyone know
Destination San Diego Bay Kings Gambit at 7:14am 05.13.15 Destinations 15/4084 Going to do something new over Memorial Day Weekend; an overnight transit from Ventura Harbor to San
"New" kicker... braol at 6:36am 05.13.15 The Cherubini Hunters 1/696 Well, my adventures into diesel repair (1979 Yanmar SB8) continue. Traced my lack of starting to no
Beneteau 36cc or 361 anchor wash down tomfoolery at 4:34am 05.13.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1340 I would like to run a wash down hose to the anchor locker. Do any 36 cc or 361 owners know if or how
Need help identifying Daysailer year RenntechE60AMG at 11:57pm 05.12.15 Day Sailers 9/6827 I just recently purchased an O'Day Daysailer 17 for $350 including trailer, 3 sets of sails, mast, k
Waterpump is leaking clausjepsen at 11:46pm 05.12.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/772 My volvo md 2030 is leaking tiny drops from the back side of the waterpump after I changed the impel
centerboard line Diana24061 at 11:28pm 05.12.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/664 I need help on the best line to use for raising and lower the centerboard on my Hunter 23.5. I unde
companionway lock (2) Jack at 10:17pm 05.12.15 Ask All Sailors 20/6125 Hi all... Has anyone else snapped off their key in the lock of the companionway hatch board? I
Lowering the table in the cabin clausjepsen at 10:01pm 05.12.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1007 I have a Oceanis 361 and it looks as if the table in form and hight will fit with the starboard sofa
Starting Yanmar Diesel Harry1110 at 8:48pm 05.12.15 Mid-Size Boats 9/5229 Trying to start the Yanmar Diesel on my Hunter 30 after being in dry storage for two years. Any sugg
Thru-hull transducer Lusitano at 8:30pm 05.12.15 Mid-Size Boats 50/7332 I have a 1980 Hunter 27 and my question is: Where should I drill a hole for my depth thru-hull trans
Boat speakers ahhe223 at 7:14pm 05.12.15 Ask An Oday Owner 23/4026 Looking to purchase some marine speakers for my O'Day 20. Does anyone know of a website or company t
Bilge Pump ahhe223 at 7:12pm 05.12.15 Ask An Oday Owner 3/788 Any recommendations for a brand or model of Bilge Pump for an O'Day 20? Not sure what size I should
ACP Hull repair raleighhunter170 at 5:55pm 05.12.15 Day Sailers 1/1758 Anyone know who would work on an ACP hull??
Finally splashed, lots of fixes (1) H33CRich at 5:54pm 05.12.15 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1404 As many oft you know, I ran into a number of issues during the spring commissioning checkout. Sparin
Galley sink thru-hull Windtherapy at 4:03pm 05.12.15 Day Sailers 3/1299 Just curious how many here might have changed their galley sink drain thru-hull?
What's the correct wording? IH82BL8 at 4:00pm 05.12.15 Ask All Sailors 5/1174 The phrase goes something like this: Hew the keel true and let the chips fall where the may. Doe
Boat Review korchinskyp at 2:21pm 05.12.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1374 I am considering the purchase of a 1996 37.5 Hunter Legend. Is there anything I should be made aware
Ben 311 mainsail tack fitting? gewattsjr at 2:20pm 05.12.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1657 My Ben 311 used to have a mainsail tack fitting before I got the boat. I have been using a line to h
depth sounder quit working, OHMing a transducer?.. centerline at 1:46pm 05.12.15 Ask All Sailors 6/6205 my clipper duet depth meter quit working altogether recently... it used to work properly, then it

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Salon table 37c Cocoa Beach Sailor at 5:53pm 12.07.23
Roller Furler and sail for a 37c Cocoa Beach Sailor at 5:51pm 12.07.23 I love the look of the two bits of canvas together. Do you usually deploy both of them? Down here in
Lead Acid Batteries JamesG161 at 4:54pm 12.07.23 I don't think that is an accurate statement I was thinking of Radium. Radon. You are correct. bac
Water Maker - Horizon /Sea Recovery Aqua Mini 170 jssailem at 4:25pm 12.07.23 It is an interesting subject. As you experiment, let us know what you experience.
Looking to Find a Mast for my Hunter 42 CC 1991 55.5' shemandr at 3:50pm 12.07.23 Obviously we're all curious about how the failure occurred. And are glad there were no injuries. T
Roller Furler and sail for a 37c Johnb at 3:33pm 12.07.23 I make a habit of partially furling the jib when tacking. Replacing the UV protection on my jib cost
Salon table 37c (1) Johnb at 3:10pm 12.07.23
Water Maker - Horizon /Sea Recovery Aqua Mini 170 (1) Screen Saver at 3:04pm 12.07.23 So perhaps I need to look at economies of scale. Currently at about 24-26amps DC and with new Membr
replacement of glue-in fixed ports Hayden Watson at 2:23pm 12.07.23 Welcome to the Few and the Proud group of sailors who have a clear vision of their future. :clap::c
Backstay tension on a beneteau oceanis 37 Davidasailor26 at 2:18pm 12.07.23 Do you have a furling mast? If so the amount of tension must be somewhat limited to keep the mast st
Water Maker - Horizon /Sea Recovery Aqua Mini 170 Screen Saver at 1:51pm 12.07.23 Is the 230v Hydroblaster a food grade pump. As motors heat up they can pass dangerous offgasses int
Water Maker - Horizon /Sea Recovery Aqua Mini 170 Screen Saver at 1:43pm 12.07.23 Does that mean open ocean, not Sydney Harbor? Yes basically your correct. I don't run it in harbo
Looking to Find a Mast for my Hunter 42 CC 1991 55.5' deanM at 1:41pm 12.07.23 Yes, No one was hurt. and yes the 1" steel bar.
Water Maker - Horizon /Sea Recovery Aqua Mini 170 (1) Screen Saver at 1:41pm 12.07.23 The pump itself is rated for 30 gallons per hour and 1200 PSI .. Asking it to flow a good bit more
Lead Acid Batteries Richard19068 at 1:07pm 12.07.23 I hope this helps you with your battery questions. Hmmm. I hope there is not going to be a quiz!
replacement of glue-in fixed ports thinwater at 12:57pm 12.07.23 @Hayden Watson , this picture may clarify my question a little better than the previous example. S
replacement of glue-in fixed ports thinwater at 12:53pm 12.07.23 ^^ The 3M VHB tape used to mount the windows is 1/8-inch thick and tolerates movement. Spacers are t
Instrument Sun Shades dlochner at 12:33pm 12.07.23 I have a Targus waterproof case for my iPad, it does cut down the glare and offers some protection f
Water Maker - Horizon /Sea Recovery Aqua Mini 170 capta at 12:02pm 12.07.23 Is the 230v Hydroblaster a food grade pump. As motors heat up they can pass dangerous offgasses into
Knot meter sensitivity to sail trim kappykaplan at 11:49am 12.07.23 Or, you can just stick the blank plug in the hole and forget about it. :plus: Or put the blanking

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