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Problems with chart tables (1) artboas at 9:33pm 03.11.15 Big Boats 10/2245 I think I've brought this up before, but can't find it in the archives. Big problem (imho) with the
How to stop mast leaks artboas at 9:06pm 03.11.15 Big Boats 0/1340 I've seen posts from time to tome about mast leaks on Hunters where the mast cables exit the bottom
Need Fuel Filter Advice Yanmar 2GM Diesal davejet at 8:53pm 03.11.15 Mid-Size Boats 7/4968 I am needing some advice/recommendations for a fuel filter for my Yanmar 2GM on my Hunter 31. I only
4000 mile C22 cruise Gene Neill at 6:28pm 03.11.15 Catalina 22 9/2034 Pretty amazing stuff. This dude completely circumnavigated the Gulf of Mexico (with a side trip to B
Cutlass Bearing Cost estimate for B411 (2000) Waterman19 at 5:57pm 03.11.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1245 Does anyone have a cost estimate to have a professional shop/yard replace the cutlass bearing on a B
1st post! Want to replace my seat cushions Newtome1984H34 at 5:49pm 03.11.15 Big Boats 15/1828 Good Evening folks, This is my first thread on this forum. I just acquired a 1984 H34 today :) My
Harken Unit 00 CDI on 94 H-26 (1) Dfisher at 5:45pm 03.11.15 Smaller Boats 2/591 Hey all, I'm back with another question as I scramble to get the boat ready for spring. I was worki
"83 O'Day 28 Anchor Locker Size RBilly at 5:34pm 03.11.15 Bigger Boats 6/2705 I purchased an "83 O'day 28 last June and want to upgrade my anchoring system. Will 200 feet 1/2 inc
Second Home? Kper at 5:00pm 03.11.15 Ask All Sailors 45/5127 Just a quick question: A fellow boat owner says I should claim my boat as a second home. Is this eve
starting an '85 Evinrude 9.9 MDaniels at 4:39pm 03.11.15 Trailer Sailors 9/8004 Need help with a 1985 9.9 Evinrude outboard. It came on a 1979 Oday 23 (thats been owned by various
H280 fridge gypsywind280 at 4:15pm 03.11.15 Mid-Size Boats 2/771 Any H280 owner who converted the ice box into a fridge ? If so, what system have you used ans where
Low Oil High Heat Alarm M25XP Jongleur at 3:24pm 03.11.15 Catalina 30 19/2538 Anyone know where to buy them? I'm coming up empty when I put in searches. I don't know what's mi
Behold The Steel Bikini robertsapp at 1:31pm 03.11.15 Sails Call Lounge 6/5223 The latest in nautical fashion! http://www.lifeonthehook.com/2015/03/11/the-latest-in-nautical-fa
Dodger and Bilini Enclosure Paul and Judy at 12:09pm 03.11.15 Ask All Sailors 3/1530 We are planning to have a full enclosure installed on our 1993 Hunter 33.5. We are considering "The
Dry Dock steved2 at 11:30am 03.11.15 Smaller Boats 2/822 When removing 260 from trailer on land, where would be the best structural places for jacks or stand
Mainsheet Traveler Cowpokee at 10:56am 03.11.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/776 Where would be a source for an inexpensive traveler for my 26S? I would prefer the convienence of ge
Deck Caps bobcat30 at 8:38am 03.11.15 Catalina 30 3/1847 Well we survived the winter form hell in Massachusetts. Now that boating season is upon us, I plan
No Genny BudGates at 6:18am 03.11.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/2625 As I look at other boats in less than 15 knots of wind I usually see them flying a big deck sweeper.
Spinnaker sheet around prop hewebb at 5:53am 03.11.15 Engines and Propulsion 6/2015 I finally did it-got the spinnaker sheet in the prop while dousing the sail. I have a diver coming
Anti-Fouling Lil Smokie at 5:30am 03.11.15 Tattoo Owners 3/3174 My boat is a new Tattoo 26 and I will be storing it in a marina year round. How often do you have t

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Plugged Waste Vent Line dmax at 11:57am 10.23.23 I disconnected the vent hose at the tank and hooked up the inflatable dinghy foot pump - cleared it
Plugged Waste Vent Line Terry Cox at 11:51am 10.23.23 but I thought maybe someone has had this happen before and came up with a better way! Yup. Happene
Lantern Advice Terry Cox at 11:39am 10.23.23 Can anyone tell me if the Weems and Plath yacht lanterns (link below) give off enough light to read
Square top main on water ballast? (2) SkookumZac at 11:37am 10.23.23 I'm happy to report that my square top sail has arrived and it is spectacular.
Lantern Advice dlochner at 11:31am 10.23.23
Lantern Advice rgranger at 11:29am 10.23.23 Uh, that photo was taken just out side Elizabeth City, NC. :biggrin: Nice... :thumbup: The Albem
Hunter 216 in light air rgranger at 11:27am 10.23.23 A traveler will help but... try this. Just before you come about, fall off a few degrees... pick
Lantern Advice dlochner at 11:27am 10.23.23 @dlochner is in NY. You are on the border of NC and SC... Uh, that photo was taken just out side
Lantern Advice rgranger at 11:25am 10.23.23 @dlochner is in NY. You are on the border of NC and SC... (much warmer) and your boat is smaller.
Racor filter size Tucson Sailor at 11:16am 10.23.23 Thanks Dave, The 10 micron filter makes sense. I should have clarified we had the pin holes in the
Racor filter size Alan Gomes at 10:55am 10.23.23 We have a 1996 Catalina 30 MKIII #6374 with 390 hours on the MX 25 engine. It has the Racor 26RS sp
Hunter 216 in light air patbratton at 10:52am 10.23.23 It can be frustrating trying to get used to a different boat. I had an 18 foot sloop that I built w
Hunter Passage 420 Salon Table Mike H. at 10:49am 10.23.23 These tables are not wood so if you cut it you will have an unfinished end. I made a new top from s
Lantern Advice Timm R Oday25 at 10:46am 10.23.23 Ambience ..that's why I bought ours . I love the look ,the feel and the weight of a well made oil la
Racor filter size dlochner at 10:34am 10.23.23 The RS26T is the 10 micron filter. The coarser filter goes first, the finer filter picks up anything
House Battery Condition dlochner at 10:27am 10.23.23 The 20 hour test @Davidasailor26 describes is the standard and most reliable method. There are 2 f
Plugged Waste Vent Line dlochner at 10:20am 10.23.23 Flushing water down the vent is the easiest way of clearing the plug. If you have a hooded vent rath
Lantern Advice (1) dlochner at 10:16am 10.23.23 How long do you want to read? And how small is the print? These lamps are more for use as general l
Lantern Advice JBP-PA at 10:13am 10.23.23 I have both the #700 and the #600 (no longer made). Both get quite toasty and give off a bit of hea
Plugged Waste Vent Line Ralph Johnstone at 10:12am 10.23.23 I really don't want to try flushing water down it If you are concerned that you will somehow be c

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