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Lightning Protection Wires to Keel Bolts (1) Richandhelen at 5:14am 04.22.15 Big Boats 11/1973 While replacing my sticking primary bilge pump float switch I found that BOTH of my lightning protec
1989 H30 update depth speed transducers RossP1956 at 4:45am 04.22.15 Mid-Size Boats 2/875 I'm a proud new sailboat owner and need to know how to access inner hull area to update both speed a
Crack in floor panel Jampit at 3:20am 04.22.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2163 I have a Beneteau Oceanis 311 which has developed a crack in the salon floor running across below th
Oxidized hull judsonj at 10:15pm 04.21.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1532 When I run my finger along the hull of my boat I get a white chalky dusting on my finger. Sounds lik
Hunter 30T rubber screw in bummer stopper BAILEY785 at 9:56pm 04.21.15 Parts Search 2/1145 Part number and name needed for the outside aft stern lockers.. rubber screw in bummer stoppers. The
Recent weather forecasts & Santa Barbara Island visit Kings Gambit at 9:48pm 04.21.15 Destinations 4/1742 The weekend visit to Santa Barbara Island (SBI) went well. Weather forecast for Thursday (April 16)
rubber stoppers.. help.. need to find BAILEY785 at 9:11pm 04.21.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/806 Have Hunter 30T 1991. Looking for name of the rubber stoppers that are on the inside of the outside
repower swank at 8:43pm 04.21.15 Engines and Propulsion 5/1521 I just installed a yanmar 2gm20f. In a 1980 Catalina 30 tall mast. I am not getting the speed that I
repower swank at 7:40pm 04.21.15 Mid-Size Boats 1/1069 I just installed Yanmar 2GM20F in a 1980 Catalina 30 tall mast. I am not getting the speed that I fe
Outhaul 3:1 purchase conversion KnottyNice at 7:13pm 04.21.15 Mid-Size Boats 4/1080 New to sailing and just purchased a 94 Hunter 29.5. The Outhaul did not have any purchase to it and
Roller furler gary at 6:34pm 04.21.15 Smaller Boats 4/1023 Are any of you using the CDI continuous line furler? They don't make these anymore, but I love mine
Broken finger nails gary at 6:30pm 04.21.15 Smaller Boats 7/1523 So there must be something out there to replace these miserable "key holder" type rings which we use
Hunter 31 Stanchion SUPERWEEDS at 6:30pm 04.21.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1348 Hello all, has anybody ever changed a stantchion on a Hunter 31 2007? Its bolted inside the bolt and
Keel Blister Repair (2) mcconicoduka at 6:21pm 04.21.15 Ask All Sailors 6/3448 Hi all, this is my first post. I recently came into ownership of a decent Ranger 23. I've sailed h
the weight is adding up in the stern pugetsoundsailer at 6:15pm 04.21.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1656 I've got a 26' water balist Macgregor and I'm putting in a couple big RV batteries and I'm worried a
How Long Should A Holding Tank Last? Dan_Y at 6:03pm 04.21.15 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/2990 The PO installed a DuraCast plastic holding tank in '05 and I replaced what looke like factoty sanit
Trailer jack Richie50 at 4:14pm 04.21.15 Catalina 22 6/1308 Hello all, can any one advise me on the correct trailer jack needed for my 1976 C22. I need to repla
Electrical Troubleshooting - Batteries/Starters/Wires jonelli at 4:09pm 04.21.15 Catalina 30 31/6183 I understand that I should be able to start the M25XP engine off of one battery. I have yet to be a
Brand New Water Tank Leak Bad Obsession at 1:54pm 04.21.15 Ask All Sailors 8/1855 This early spring I installed a brand new 13.2 Plastimo bladder tank. Yesterday I got the boat in
6 volt batteries upgrade GWG at 1:10pm 04.21.15 Musings With Maine Sail 5/1725 Ready to update my house batteries, so do I replace the Dekka 4Ds with new ones, or is it better to

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H450 Grunert fridge/freezer Tally Ho at 2:30pm 11.09.23 Why? If it is working, let it be. You'll never find a better refrigeration system. While the system
Hunter Passage 420 Salon Table (1) Dan Kelly at 12:54pm 11.09.23 Our prior owner took out the table and replaced it with a convertible coffee table desk. Works great
P42 VHF Masthead Cable Routing Dan Kelly at 12:48pm 11.09.23 I have a '92 p42. Wondering what the wiring looks like in the mast? Is it bundled with wire ties? Is
Setting Tack on Dipping Lug Sail Will Gilmore at 11:22am 11.09.23 dovey2500, She is a beautiful craft. I would set the luff tight. That cleat at the base of the mast
winterizing ysm12 142 riverview at 10:51am 11.09.23 Check the forums for winterizing your engine and boat. There has been volumes of how to helpful ide
winterizing ysm12 142 riverview at 10:45am 11.09.23 You'll find complete instructions for winterizing both the fresh water system-- with or without ant
reason h260 bilge pump is NOT in lowest point? dlochner at 10:09am 11.09.23
reason h260 bilge pump is NOT in lowest point? Davidasailor26 at 9:51am 11.09.23
MARINE GROWTH (2) Ralph Johnstone at 9:51am 11.09.23 Based on my less than zero knowledge of marine biology, I would say that :poop: sometimes happens.
MARINE GROWTH Davidasailor26 at 9:39am 11.09.23
Looking to buy a Catalina 310 SJN at 8:34am 11.09.23 Hello! I sail the Salish Sea south of you. My Catalina 310 is not for sale. That said I am happy
Replacing main sail halyard Hayden Watson at 8:33am 11.09.23 Not your direct question but when you are pulling in your new halyard, you may find that an eye spli
MARINE GROWTH fstbttms at 8:26am 11.09.23 There was plenty of anti fouling ablative on the bottom when it went back in. Anyone? What anti f
MARINE GROWTH fstbttms at 8:24am 11.09.23 Some bottom paints lose efficacy when dried out. As you were hauled for a period for maintenance, t
MARINE GROWTH (1) jssailem at 8:19am 11.09.23
MARINE GROWTH Kings Gambit at 8:09am 11.09.23 This year, I am amazed at how much barnacles and growth I have on the bottom of my boat. I'm locate
Vented Loop MaryEllaRose at 7:59am 11.09.23 We flush the toilet with fresh water from a dedicated tank. Do I still need the vented loop between
2013+ MH-40 Discussion tfox2069 at 7:52am 11.09.23 Thanks for the reply. The M-H 31 seems to be a very rare boat indeed, especially out here on the
MARINE GROWTH Don S/V ILLusion at 7:24am 11.09.23 Some bottom paints lose efficacy when dried out. As you were hauled for a period for maintenance, th
Hunter 40.5 JamesG161 at 5:15am 11.09.23 I put a cork into each hole to stop cold air from passing out of the boxes into the bilge I use ju

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