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cabin lights sailBoat107 at 6:09pm 03.06.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1479 all cabin lights are aqua-signal halogen. would like to switch to LED. is this possible? what is the
Attachments? GorillaToast at 6:00pm 03.06.15 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/2330 I keep seeing references to "the attached diagram" in posts I read. However, I see nothing attached
raw water pump leak 3GM30F Bob 04 H260 at 2:59pm 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 44/6426 I am on a cruise in Bahamas, I just discovered the shaft seal is leaking on the raw water pump, 500
Ericson 29 & Islander 30 Keel Construction Ropeburn at 2:52pm 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 8/6312 Two questions same subject. A 1978 Ericson 29 and a 1981 Islander 30 Bahama, both with full keels. I
Gel coat over vinyl ester while still tacky? Gene Neill at 2:51pm 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 2/6131 I tried to get my whole question in the title. I think I know the answer, but I'm hoping for some co
Help With Another Wiring Diagram (1) MacgillMason at 2:35pm 03.06.15 Musings With Maine Sail 10/3140 Attached diagram shows most of my proposed high current DC setup. I would like to hear a critic of t
Knotmeter Deltabravo at 11:44am 03.06.15 Big Boats 13/3101 The Knotmeter on my 2003 Hunter 356 works for about a day after I launch. I'm told the paddles get f
Beneteau 265 keel (1) lawko at 11:02am 03.06.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2467 Hi folks Im looking at a 1993 Beneteau 265 and i have some questions for any body who knows any thi
33.5 Fresh Water Tank Removal fwilmeth at 6:52am 03.06.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1143 I have a serious leak in the bottom of my V-berth mounted aluminum fresh water tank. The V-berth de
How many coats of bottom paint? IH82BL8 at 6:32am 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 6/3271 Two years ago I removed all of the many coats of bottom paint from my boat and started all over. I
200W solar vs 2000W generator? McIntoshUSA at 6:22am 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 20/3078 I am trying to decide which is the best investment for us? We keep our boat in the canal behind our
transom mount trnsducer on 272 donelanc at 6:02am 03.06.15 Bigger Boats 16/3156 HI I have a 1989 272 with inboard. I bougth a garmin 90dv chartplottr/gps that comes with a tran
Where Can I Post Scrap Sailboat Wanted? bsmith8592 at 11:35pm 03.05.15 Sails Call Lounge 1/1618 Where Can I Post Scrap Sailboat Wanted?
Propulsion in an older boat SailorTony at 8:38pm 03.05.15 Engines and Propulsion 8/1878 I have the chance to buy an vintage early 80's 27ft boat, at a very good price. However, this boat
Replace Sea-Fire Fire Extinguisher dennisp at 7:46pm 03.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/6327
Companionway Hatch Lock? Dgsteiner at 7:40pm 03.05.15 S2 11/7609 I just bought a 7.3 and am looking to install a lock on the companionway hatch. Has anyone else done
Simpson Lawrence SeaTiger 555 Windlass Question Tomol at 7:37pm 03.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/2978 Our Hunter Legend 45 came with a Simpson Lawrence SeaTiger 555 manual windlass when we purchased her
South African Phoenix 11.3 Powerelectronicsguy at 7:36pm 03.05.15 Ask All Sailors 7/1061
Fuel range Catalina 42 davidhammer at 4:05pm 03.05.15 Big Boats 4/6256 I just bought a 1992 Catalina 42 mkII. It has 50 hp Yanmar and 38 gal. fuel tank. I am sailing/mot
I`m getting sick and tired (1) DAVA390 at 3:34pm 03.05.15 Ask All Sailors 18/2334 of climbing up on the ladder to sweep 9" of "accumulation 3-6" off of the boat.

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O'day Javelin fixed keel Crazy Dave Condon at 2:27pm 09.15.23 Post us some photos of the boat and trailer along with mak and model so we can make some suggestions
Legend 43 stock propellor Don S/V ILLusion at 2:26pm 09.15.23 If you have to replace the original prop, there are better choices now, e.g, feathering/folding prop
Legend 43 stock propellor kappykaplan at 2:23pm 09.15.23 Welcome to the forum! :beer: The Hunter 43 manual is here - I hope it answers your questions. https:
Replacing the Switch Panel on an 88 boat LakeShark at 2:21pm 09.15.23 I have an 87 with the same panel and never changed the OEM layout which is as follows: 1. Cabin= in
310 questions from a potential buyer Deleted member 117556 at 2:10pm 09.15.23 I think very few 310's have yanmar engines and am only aware of 1 or 2 that do. Mine is hull #1 from
Sewing Cushions and Bimini rgranger at 12:52pm 09.15.23 I have had no luck finding a boat canvas shop in my area (Carolinas). Thanks. That is definitely
Possible Air leak in M25 fuel line? Tim S. at 12:49pm 09.15.23 UPDATE: After following much of the above advice, replacing all filters, professionally purging an
Roll your own! WayneH at 12:33pm 09.15.23 Is the PVC tough enough to take having a powerboat wake bang the boat against the dock, or is it ju
Boomvang mast fitting, Hunter 23.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 12:26pm 09.15.23 @CrispyCringle gave a good response to @massnspace I sent a private message to the poster for an
Sewing Cushions and Bimini Siamese at 12:10pm 09.15.23 I've never heard of anyone regretting the purchase of a Sailrite machine.
Monoceros 37c continues dlochner at 11:44am 09.15.23 You can add text to the photos you post. After attaching the files, you will have an option to post
Sewing Cushions and Bimini dlochner at 11:39am 09.15.23 We have not attempted a bimini or dodger, but have made many smaller projects on our Sailrite machin
Monoceros 37c continues monocerosin at 11:19am 09.15.23 OK! When you start seeing other people's repairs on the hull, we're getting close. More sanding and
310 questions from a potential buyer Steve_Catalina at 11:09am 09.15.23 WWW.catalina310.org may offer some insight.
Boomvang mast fitting, Hunter 23.5 CrispyCringle at 11:06am 09.15.23 I cant remember how much clearance is behind that mast pin, but what about some type of soft shackle
Legend Mast Tuning - pumping, new rigging (1) SV Maverick at 11:04am 09.15.23 Thank you Baycloud! It is cool to see your working on a sister ship. Please keep on posting. We have
WATERLOCK MUFFLER QUESTION Ralph Johnstone at 10:48am 09.15.23 As to pissing someone off. It's not whom may I have, but who have I not!!!!! OMG. That really op
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles Davidasailor26 at 10:44am 09.15.23
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles Techstyle at 10:28am 09.15.23 I am in Milwaukee and all the sailors I know just close the thru hull and remove the handle. In win
Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold Ralph Johnstone at 10:17am 09.15.23 But I guess I didn't garner the sympathy I had hoped for by showing the tight quarters of the W/H.

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