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Portlight Batten Down the Hatches Fix (7) H30Gary at 8:33pm 12.17.14 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1731 Don't exactly know what to call them, but my classic portlights are secured by thumbwheels threaded
Finishing Teak Jdaniel343 at 8:25pm 12.17.14 Ask All Sailors 15/7049 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 8/1814 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 3/1264 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 2/1039 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 1/785 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 4/1160 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 5/1759 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 33/5532 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 2/1503 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 134/16683 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 3/1902 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 9/1209 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 5/1597
New to me (used) Sails (5) pateco at 3:42am 12.17.14 Mid-Size Boats 6/1097 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 1/883 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 8/2119 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 8/1855 I am thinking about replacing my genoa winches from #16 to #30. What is your opinion? Is this neces
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Where to put AIS antenna? Techstyle at 2:58pm 08.30.23 My AIS transmitter/receiver is mounted near my Radar tower at 10ft from WL and has integrated GPS. I
Gulf Storm Potential WayneH at 2:58pm 08.30.23 Data Buoy #42099 recorded a 34 foot wave before succumbing to the hurricane. :yikes:
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Rich Stidger at 2:47pm 08.30.23 Thanks @Ralph Johnstone for the info and idea. My hope is that the wrapped temp fix will suffice for
Replace section of G4 anchor chain Rich Stidger at 2:33pm 08.30.23 [QUOTE="skunther, post: 1797173, member: Upsizing a connecting link seems a good compromise as it in
Drifter block positioning? dLj at 2:22pm 08.30.23 The foot of this sail will be 15' (6" shorter than the standard genoa for this boat). I set the bl
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Ralph Johnstone at 2:13pm 08.30.23 Are you saying that this is the way petroleum NPT fittings are made up from the initial assembly,
Sister ship! -- lame start to my own boating season Zinger88 at 2:07pm 08.30.23 Making the rest of us jealous...:cool:
Yanmar 3JH3E Cooling Hoses Gary Ryan at 1:51pm 08.30.23 Thanks Dave!
Yanmar 3JH3E Cooling Hoses dlochner at 1:48pm 08.30.23 Depends which lines. The long hoses from the engine to the HW tank, it is not necessary to buy the Y
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake smokey73 at 1:44pm 08.30.23 @Ralph Johnstone Interesting approach. Seems like it might work. Are you saying that this is the w
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake (4) Ralph Johnstone at 12:57pm 08.30.23 The trick is to find a sealant which will not be affected by the diesel fuel. One possibly good c
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Yanmar - engine rusting causing start problems (1) Techstyle at 12:25pm 08.30.23 Like others have said this problem is well documented and easily fixed. you can start by cleaning a
DIY Electronics? Techstyle at 12:15pm 08.30.23 I bought sensor for my fresh water tank to replace the original from Aliexpress for $22. Just need
Raritan PHII long term review (2) Ralph Johnstone at 11:43am 08.30.23 There's your problem right there : he RH side, rather than the LH side like mine : 219399 Just pl
Drifter block positioning? (1) jssailem at 11:19am 08.30.23 You want to locate the blocks at the stern. You are going to fly the drifter high and out in front o
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Reefing (3) jssailem at 11:05am 08.30.23 Slab Slab or jiffy reefing allows for the quick establishment of a new tack and clew, while the haly
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake jibes138 at 10:47am 08.30.23 They make tape to stop leaks in radiator hoses available at auto stores. If it can handle hot antifr

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