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Has anyone ordered a bimini from this site readerbill at 4:14pm 04.08.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1532 Hey Guys and Gals, I just got a quote from a local canvas shop for a new bimini and it is several
1990 Hunter 33.5 standing rigging replacement data (1) ingeanous at 4:13pm 04.08.15 Mid-Size Boats 4/1372 Hello all, We're having the standing rigging replaced on our boat and thought I'd share the data
spinnaker info for hunter 29.5 Dad21fjggh at 4:01pm 04.08.15 Mid-Size Boats 9/3840 looking for sources for parts for the spinnaker kit on a 1994 hunter 29.5. the pole didn't come wit
water base bottom paint sailor5017 at 3:41pm 04.08.15 Big Boats 14/2076 HAs anyone got ay reports for water base bottom paint . In about three more years thats all we will
12V charger blows USB car plugin carlager at 1:04pm 04.08.15 Ask All Sailors 11/6566 I have installed a 12V car charger in the cockpit in order to charge our iPad mini when using it as
Radar on hunter 33 in mast furling Dannotti at 12:22pm 04.08.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/701 I have been upgrading electronics on my hunter 33. I installed a raymarine e95 chart plotter, new i
Oday 23 vee berth hatch support arms rogjack2 at 12:08pm 04.08.15 Day Sailers 7/1500 Two hatch support arms hang down unconnected to each other . One is connected to the hatch , the oth
1982 OMC sail drive won't idle 4hand at 10:04am 04.08.15 Engines and Propulsion 8/4421 I need some ideas. My '82 sail drive will not idle or run at low RPM's. It runs great at high RPM'
Raw water capacity of Volvo MD11C RECESS at 9:19am 04.08.15 Ask All Sailors 10/2516 Plan on doing a flush of my raw water system this weekend using Barnacle Buster and a circulation pu
Wanted- Beneteau Oceanis 281 1995-2000 wjamjeff at 8:43am 04.08.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/814 Looking to purchase a Beneteau Oceanis 281 years between 1995 thru 2000 CAll Jeff at 412-874-3
Rear ports above transom (1) StanFM at 7:30am 04.08.15 S2 7/1595 When I bought my 7.3 I couldn't figure out what these holes were for at the top of the transom. Sti
Hull Treatment after Sand Blasting ppm411 at 7:21am 04.08.15 Ask All Sailors 14/8671 I'm about to get my Catalina 22 hull blasted down to the gel coat to get rid of years and years of p
chaulky boat piedpiperIII at 4:34am 04.08.15 Catalina 22 3/695 What did you use to remove the chaulk from your boat ? I know there are a lot of items out there an
9.1 fuel tank leak mike C16582 at 3:13am 04.08.15 S2 3/1238 my 1984 9.1 has a fuel tank leak (all the fuel drained out into my bilge over the winter.) My quest
Lift the pop top skipr00 at 8:56pm 04.07.15 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1086 Just purchased a 1976 Cherubini 25 with a cabin pop top. Is there an easy way to raise it? Previous
Bow Jamming Under V Block Snowbird One at 8:52pm 04.07.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2035 This is happening to me not just at one boat launch, but at all of them. When I return to the traile
Generator Belt Type jvidal01 at 6:52pm 04.07.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/820 Does anyone know what belt types (water pump and main belts) to use for replacement on an 8 KW Koehl
DIY single person, portable, solar water purifier beast at 6:42pm 04.07.15 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/2810 the way things go its not unexpected to run out of good clean water while out to sea and we all know
Bilge Pump Snow at 6:18pm 04.07.15 Catalina 22 16/4303 We just purchased a 1987 Catalina 22 and we have to install a bilge pump. Looking for some informat
O'Day 32 Center Cockpit-New owner JustBill at 5:26pm 04.07.15 Bigger Boats 17/9292 Hi,everyone- I just bought a new-to-me 32,and am curious about any known issues. My current to-do l

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Online source for acrylic window supply? (1) Joe at 8:46am 10.28.23 Sailrite has all that stuff.... and much more. Start Here https://www.sailrite.com/Product%20Images
Online source for acrylic window supply? (2) Hayden Watson at 8:39am 10.28.23 I was also very happy with the price and service I received form Tap. I got three pieces that were
Online source for acrylic window supply? BigEasy at 8:16am 10.28.23 It's time to replace my windows. I've found TAP Plastics which seems to be the best so far. Do you
Marine AC Unit u0958901 at 8:16am 10.28.23 Installed a 16000 BTU unit from Flagship Marine in 2006. Had to replace the water pump and thermost
leak in aft berth stern corners ggrizzard at 8:00am 10.28.23 There is a product called Hypervent that is great for dealing with condensation under cushions. I kn
Marine AC Unit BigEasy at 7:53am 10.28.23 We replaced the original Dometic AC/heat unit with the same about 5 or 6 years ago. Went with a new
Online source for acrylic window supply? dlochner at 7:49am 10.28.23 Try Tap Plastics. https://www.tapplastics.com
leak in aft berth stern corners Siamese at 7:32am 10.28.23 Yeah, plenty. Water came in by the bucketful in my 1996 Catalina 28 until I found the source of the
Marine AC Unit kloudie1 at 7:22am 10.28.23 I installed a Marineair Cabinmate 12000 BTU unit back in 1993. It runs pretty much 24/7 here since i
2004 331 - Refrigerator drain hose access BigEasy at 7:22am 10.28.23 There is no vent on the 331 that I can access - I think my best bet is to create one - it would be
1975 oday 22 Anomymous 163294 at 7:19am 10.28.23 it will be big enough to accomodate all thats required. the battery will sit direct middle of the bo
1975 oday 22 JBP-PA at 7:16am 10.28.23 Under the companionway is a quite popular location. If you stay with lead acid you will need to buy
1975 oday 22 Anomymous 163294 at 6:57am 10.28.23 oh i totally agree. and yes i do know about wiring. this is the way i got the boat . and the wiring
Trailer bunk bed carpet replacement Siamese at 6:57am 10.28.23 Or check Sailrite for the bunk carpet that they sell. I haven't used it for bunks, but have made fe
Fuel lift pump feels hot question (1) jssailem at 6:54am 10.28.23 Your assumption is correct @Richard19068 These pumps have a cutoff pressure. As an example, here is
Spring Cleats for 315 Genoa Track (1) jssailem at 6:42am 10.28.23 I agree with your conclusion @stephen_i_w . That cleat is not a good addition to your boat. I would
Will 1hp motor push h260 on calm day?? jssailem at 6:16am 10.28.23 :beer: Great write up Fred.
Will 1hp motor push h260 on calm day?? pgandw at 5:53am 10.28.23 I switched from a 5hp Honda to an EPropulsion Spirit 1.0 (pretty accurately rated at 1000 watt/3hp e
Spring Cleats for 315 Genoa Track Deleted member 117556 at 5:53am 10.28.23 Many years ago, when I began promoting midship springline cleats on tracks for those of us who didn
Outhaul car on Selden Boom cymeyer at 5:42am 10.28.23 I had a 386 for many years and now 46. I have replaced other parts but not parts B2 and B3 on your

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