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Current Marlow Hunter Leadership? Rick D at 12:54pm 03.24.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/6406 I read that MH president Peterson left in September 2014 but I cannot find any mention of his replac
Four boats over in Volvo Ocean Race RECESS at 12:02pm 03.24.15 Ask All Sailors 10/1862 I have been watching this almost everyday via youtube. My wife emailed me today and asked if I had s
Beneteau Idylle 15.5. (Moorings 51) Sher9016 at 10:31am 03.24.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1937 I am considering purchasing a Beneteau Idylle 15.5 but want to lead lines for main and stack pack to
Silverline Parts Tatanka Ob Waci at 9:43am 03.24.15 Day Sailers 0/945 I recently acquired a 1975 Silverline Cuddy and have decided to restore it. Does anyone know of any
West Marine Closing Canadian Stores YVRguy at 9:33am 03.24.15 Ask All Sailors 53/8639 Just read that West Marine is pulling out of Canada. That can't be good for competition here. I ca
Horizon Yacht Charters deja vu Blue Pearl Captain at 5:10am 03.24.15 Mid-Size Boats 22/3993 Caveat emptor, dear reader. Be aware. With the contract signed and accepted by all parties five mon
Looking for Digital Thermostat for AC Driven Cold Plates Bowedtoothdoc at 4:56am 03.24.15 Ask All Sailors 6/1613 My boat has a two Grunert AC driven cold plates. Yesterday I noticed that my refrigerator was runnin
oday 28 Hood Seafurl 800 Furler shozbot at 9:57pm 03.23.15 Bigger Boats 8/2161 Don't believe this is original to my boat since manual I have on it is dated 1992. Furler line is pe
Tune my rudder? Richandhelen at 8:22pm 03.23.15 Big Boats 12/1616 My H44 has a pronounced pull to the left when cruising under power i.e. 2500 RPMs, 7+ knots. I have
Nicro Vent Location PrudenceCP23 at 7:35pm 03.23.15 Com-Pac 1/2314 I am wanting to add a solar vent to my CP23/2. Does anyone have one on the forward hatch? If so do
New Yanmar 3YM30AE noise at shut down Ed D at 6:28pm 03.23.15 Mid-Size Boats 5/3029 I have a brand new 3YM30AE which I am most happy with However when I shut down the engine with the o
Gin pole question T_Cat at 6:13pm 03.23.15 Catalina 22 2/746 So raising the mast was no problem but, when lowering the handle on the winch can free spool causing
yanmar30gm 1985 cooperbill at 5:53pm 03.23.15 Ask All Sailors 5/1207 has anyone changed the zinc in the block? Am I looking at any problems removing the old one?
cockpit drain hose Winnebago at 5:14pm 03.23.15 Seafarer 1/2510 Hi, I have a 1976 Seafarer 22 and it looks like the cockpit drain has the original hose. Its abo
correct hull sanding grit jimthomas at 4:41pm 03.23.15 Ask All Sailors 11/6168 What grit sandpaper do I use to sand the interprotect 2000 before I apply vc17?
Replacement windows for salon Cambriaman63 at 4:04pm 03.23.15 Cal 5/2862 I'm in need of replacement windows, or perhaps worthy instructions on re-bedding!? This would be fo
re-bedding Jib Sheat tracks Ken Cross at 3:24pm 03.23.15 Mid-Size Boats 2/1205 Okay another question from a new to me Hunter 30 owner. How do I access the fasteners for the jib s
House water pressure- service bulletins from Johnson pumps! (2) eianm at 3:18pm 03.23.15 Big Boats 0/707 I had installed a new Johnson pressure pump and a 2 liter accumulator, but still wasn't happy. I con
Looking at buying a C22.. Leeward Rail at 2:41pm 03.23.15 Catalina 22 59/8570 Hello all, I'm looking at buying a C22, and would love some advice from people who actually own the
Hey, you Nanooks from the north... What is your launch date? RECESS at 2:37pm 03.23.15 Ask All Sailors 67/7147 Guess you winter folks get that extreme excitement of the countdown to launch date. I bet marine sto

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Need a trailer Project_Mayhem at 7:26pm 08.26.23 I've owned two magic tilt trailers from the 80's and 90's. Good quality and they dont rust... at lea
Our Cherubini Chainplates Are 40+ Years Old -- Any Failures? rardiH36 at 7:07pm 08.26.23 chichiflyes: Motivated by your findings, I pulled both my center (cap shroud) chainplates today. S
H34 Mast Wiring Disconnet WasabiRush at 6:25pm 08.26.23 Yes I did. Thanks.
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? Ward H at 6:00pm 08.26.23 At $0.11 each, why count? Order more than you need and no down time. Good point!:biggrin:
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25 Ward H at 5:58pm 08.26.23 @Project_Mayhem For me the O'day 25 was a great starter boat. It had simple systems which allowed m
Sanitation hose replacement on a 1993 Passage42 Ralph Johnstone at 5:39pm 08.26.23 everyone has an opinion feel free to add yours, With something this expensive and labour intensiv
Yanmar - engine rusting causing start problems Ralph Johnstone at 5:21pm 08.26.23 You can see in that general area of the engine that the grey paint is blistering and falling off.
Yanmar - engine rusting causing start problems (3) Ralph Johnstone at 5:17pm 08.26.23 OK, so I took the boat to an excellent diesel mechanic. Hard to believe he didn't know anything a
Gulf Storm Potential (1) JamesG161 at 5:00pm 08.26.23 NHC just released this. 10 just sits over the Gap to gain strength. Dammit Jim... PS: Storm begin
Sanitation hose replacement on a 1993 Passage42 shemandr at 4:41pm 08.26.23 As for length you are not relegated to the manufacturers setup. It's possible or even likely you ca
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice Scott T-Bird at 4:30pm 08.26.23 There is a lot of sarcasm and self-righteousness in your posts that make me feel that we're not gett
Yanmar - engine rusting causing start problems Don S/V ILLusion at 4:22pm 08.26.23 Drop that rating of an "excellent diesel mechanic" to an OK diesel mechanic. This is a common prob
Stowing Winch Handles stickinthemud57 at 4:19pm 08.26.23 What cracked me up at the last boat show was the number of boats with "fake" carbon fiber finishes
Yanmar - engine rusting causing start problems shemandr at 3:49pm 08.26.23 Drop that rating of an "excellent diesel mechanic" to an OK diesel mechanic. This is a common probl
Stowing Winch Handles thinwater at 3:31pm 08.26.23 What cracked me up at the last boat show was the number of boats with "fake" carbon fiber finishes o
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? (1) RSHunter27 at 3:02pm 08.26.23 The Cutlass bearing was delivered today. I wish my diving g
Sanitation hose replacement on a 1993 Passage42 MikeHoncho at 2:55pm 08.26.23 I recommend replacing as much of it you can with rigid pvc. Cheaper and impervious.
Sanitation hose replacement on a 1993 Passage42 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:07pm 08.26.23 Also I have been given advice on two different hose manufacturers to us either Vetus or Dometic. ev
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25 (1) Hayden Watson at 2:02pm 08.26.23 Can't really see how adding a layer of anything between the stub and keel adds anything to the fina
Hunter 23 Keel B-Mac at 1:56pm 08.26.23 SUCCESS!!! The lines were indeed at the rear of the cockpit and ran through the drain of the cockpit

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