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Finishing Teak Jdaniel343 at 8:25pm 12.17.14 Ask All Sailors 15/6927 I am finishing the teak on my 1977 Catalina 27 that I just bought. The teak that is on the boat ha
main hatch ramon orton at 8:24pm 12.17.14 Big Boats 8/1772 Has anybody found a way to reduce sticky friction when opening or closing the main hatch. I've trie
a peek into the past LuzSD at 5:56pm 12.17.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1246 This video was just sent to me via WD Shock; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caUaPqEElV4'list=LL
Rudder bushing Stratus3 at 5:34pm 12.17.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1021 Gentlemen, question has anyone used a bushing in the pivot hole on there rudder, and if so type and
410 television cabinet removal jhpucket at 4:27pm 12.17.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/776 Hunter 410 television cabinet removal Has anyone ever removed the cabinet mounted on the port at th
Missing side vent on 302 (2) Mackaroni at 1:51pm 12.17.14 Bigger Boats 4/1128 I am missing a vent on the port side of my 302. Any idea where I can find it? It apparently
Electric Winch kair58 at 1:26pm 12.17.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1687 I am replacing my standard Lewmar ST30 winch to a electric ST40 EVO. Rather than tie in to my house
Ches Bay Anchor Test Warren Milberg at 12:23pm 12.17.14 Ask All Sailors 33/5471 Some interesting and surprising observations and conclusions here: http://www.sailmagazine.com/ti
Gelcoat Repair Options? (5) hillzz22 at 11:13am 12.17.14 Catalina 30 2/1480 When I bought a 1976 Catalina 30 this past season, I noted some typical dock rash and other scrapes/
Cuba Terry in Naples at 10:08am 12.17.14 Ask All Sailors 134/16376 Am anxiously awaiting to see if sailing to Cuba will now be allowed. Having been at the university o
Muffler for Yamaha 25 Hales pass 29 at 8:49am 12.17.14 Yamaha 3/1863 I just bought a 1980 Yamaha 25 sailboat the engine, a yanmar ysm8, needs a new exhaust system includ
Naming my boat keljohnso at 8:48am 12.17.14 Catalina 22 9/1177 Anything I need to know about naming my boat?
"gap" - a little help (B361) (2) Philip_Oceanis 361 at 5:11am 12.17.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1580
New to me (used) Sails (5) pateco at 3:42am 12.17.14 Mid-Size Boats 6/1070 First replacement sail just arrived for my 1983 Hunter 31. Ulman Main Sail. Measurements are:
First 38 NatchezFirst at 2:49am 12.17.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/868 Just bought a Beneteau First 38 with no mainsail. Does anyone know the size needed for the mast luff
choosing water heater 83 hunter 34 hunter healer at 4:39pm 12.16.14 Big Boats 8/2083 Im trying to get the best water heater to do the job without the gold plating. I removed the old wat
Winches Jdaniel343 at 3:49pm 12.16.14 Mid-Size Boats 8/1843 I am thinking about replacing my genoa winches from #16 to #30. What is your opinion? Is this neces
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Singlehanded sailing RichardW43 at 3:39pm 12.16.14 Ask All Sailors 20/4429 Can anyone recommend a good book on singlehanded sailing geared towards a novice sailor

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Hunter smile / keel movement Crazy Dave Condon at 8:58am 08.08.23 @MysticBlue and @duck21 Doug and Moderator the information that Doug referenced to is somewhere on
engine will not get up to temp. (1) JamesG161 at 8:57am 08.08.23 Here is your M25 parts list. Jim...
AC Fridge overconsumption. JamesG161 at 8:27am 08.08.23 You should clean out your AC water discharge line. I sometimes use Crushed, Spa Chorine tabs in the
AC Fridge overconsumption. Don S/V ILLusion at 8:13am 08.08.23 Hello, On my hunter I have a fridge in AC with water cooling. This type of compressors usually tak
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)? Qomomoko at 8:08am 08.08.23 Thanks for the list and the questions: Very. I expect the majority of the summer sail's (with the
To Rebuild or Replace, that is the question- Yanmar SB8 in 1979 Hunter 27 MikeHoncho at 7:55am 08.08.23 When I think about cost, the big number is $3,000 to $3,500 per year for storage, slip, haul-out, a
AC Fridge overconsumption. henri at 7:37am 08.08.23 We are in 230Volts AC and I measured about during several minutes, before the fuses blew. Same mea
AC Fridge overconsumption. jviss at 7:32am 08.08.23 Not questioning your numbers but at 12 volts that would be 166 amps using a 2/0 cable. You should
AC Fridge overconsumption. RitSim at 7:27am 08.08.23 Not questioning your numbers but at 12 volts that would be 166 amps using a 2/0 cable. You should b
Its funny Friday! (1) Ward H at 6:39am 08.08.23 218598
Leif 8' rigging (New to Sailing) shemandr at 6:34am 08.08.23 Nice little boat. It lacks volume in the bow so sit in the back when sailing - that's where the buoy
c 16 leak bankshortonia at 5:50am 08.08.23 Thanks John! The leak is slow, maybe 8-10 gallons over 2-3 days. The water is both in sight on the
engine will not get up to temp. jviss at 5:21am 08.08.23 You might check the coolant plumbing. If I recall there's a thermostat bypass hose, if this isn't c
C&C 30 MKII question CliffA at 4:44am 08.08.23
Leif 8' rigging (New to Sailing) (1) danooxnard at 4:06am 08.08.23 One of these may help hold the rudder on. I found a similar on at West Marine. I would also secure t
engine will not get up to temp. RoyS at 3:48am 08.08.23 May never reach full operating temperature unless it is under load. Also, if there is a water heater
C&C 30 MKII question Apex at 3:11am 08.08.23 https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/cc-30-2
engine will not get up to temp. jssailem at 11:44pm 08.07.23 Get a thermostat that will address the temperature of your engine. Checkk out the manual for the cor
Gearbox issue? knackers at 9:52pm 08.07.23 had the same problem with my kiwi prop, one of the reversing rollers had fallen out, no reverse and
c 16 leak JohnShannon at 9:27pm 08.07.23 You should find the leak. How many gallons an hour? Is it internal to a buoyancy tank or is it jus

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