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Another dipsh@# trying to read a dipstick... (2) mforum at 5:56pm 10.08.23 Engines and Propulsion 7/1290 I decided to change the transmission fluid in the Hurth transmission of an Universal M18 on a Catali
Hunter 18.5 Topping Lift Setup? Need Help (3) FreedomCrawler at 2:38pm 10.08.23 Smaller Boats 19/2178 Good afternoon, recently picked up a Hunter 18.5 and was finally able to get it out today. While thi
Battery advice for new-to-us Hunter 36...and why did these huge Northstar AGMs die so soon? (1) Kupe at 1:55pm 10.08.23 Big Boats 79/9624 Hey gang- We're the happy owners of a new-to-us 2004 Hunter 36. We're coming from a 1984 Tartan 28
P42 Watermaker Install Jim_H42 at 5:56am 10.08.23 Big Boats 9/1297 I'm thinking about/researching installing a DIY water maker. The 120v system components could be sp
In h260 does water ballast plug area somehow drain to bilge? Davenport at 5:41am 10.08.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/861 Thanks to everyone, each tidbit of info may make lives of 100s a bit easier, thank you. I posted a
S2 6.9 model........2 repair problems: John Short at 10:59pm 10.07.23 Ask All Sailors 3/1087 1. any one ever hear of the fiberglass "shell " around the lifting keel pulling away, making the ke
C&C 29-2 Traveler Upgrade? igillerman at 8:20pm 10.07.23 C&C 4/1772
Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Autopilot Catching pvisich at 4:42pm 10.07.23 Ask All Sailors 14/2383 I installed the Raymarine EV-100 Autopilot this year and I noticed lately when the unit is not on, w
Catalina Capri (Catalina 18) in high winds? Monsterfish at 8:52am 10.07.23 Ask All Sailors 25/5380 Hello Sailors, The other day we were sailing on Lake Champlain with a pretty good wind: 12-14 knot
Usefulness of a boom slider(s) on a Selden boom/mast on a 386 (1) Hamish_s at 10:17am 10.07.23 Big Boats 9/2253 I am the newish owner of a 386, still learning all the optimization steps. The boom came with an em
1984 c25 sits bow down SailingLoto at 6:04am 10.07.23 Smaller Boats 19/3061 My c25 sits maybe 4" off her boot stripe, almost at the water at the bow, but the stern is above the
C-28 - what to look for? john6206 at 5:49am 10.07.23 Mid-Size Boats 6/1369
Need Rudder for a Javelin Michael Bicks at 11:11am 10.06.23 Day Sailers 0/759 Does anyone have one--mine sunk
Halyard Swivel stuck at the top Four Score at 10:33am 10.06.23 Ask All Sailors 18/1952 The head sail came detached from the halyard swivel and now it sits up top. Suggestions on how to ge
Dingy Davits and air floor boats spadaforaj at 9:33am 10.06.23 Ask All Sailors 4/911 Hi - moving to an air floor - need to have something lighter Most don;t have any provisions for di
Damage to Keel (2) igillerman at 9:26pm 10.05.23 Ask All Sailors 9/1260 When I was hauled out today, the yard messed up and to make a long story short, the backside of my k
Backstay Adjuster for First 41S5 (2) Al Stewart JM at 3:46pm 10.05.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/905 Hello! Looking for good pictures / details / specs for the correct original setup of the backstay ad
Water in the bilge Kjstanc at 2:31pm 10.05.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1857 I have an 87 Hunter 23 that I keep on a lift in Eastern NC. After Hurricane Ophelia I found that I
What to Protector to use after a thorough dinghy cleaning sailcapt340 at 2:20pm 10.05.23 Ask All Sailors 11/1084 My Achilles Hypalon Dinghy needed a real good cleaning. It was awful. Mainly due to deflating it,
Second Triton2 Dr. D at 2:07pm 10.05.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1831 My 35.1 has the standard setup: Zeus3 to starboard and Triton2 to port. There have been several time

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Teak/ Holly woodworking question. BigEasy at 10:15am 10.06.25 Thanks for the tip, but i prefer to keep it as traditional as i can like it was originally done. I
Teak/ Holly woodworking question. BAD ORCA at 10:04am 10.06.25 How big a piece of teak and holly ply do you need? I have some from a project on my boat I'll sell
Teak/ Holly woodworking question. smokey73 at 9:57am 10.06.25 How big a piece of teak and holly ply do you need? I have some from a project on my boat I'll sell.
Teak/ Holly woodworking question. (1) BAD ORCA at 9:47am 10.06.25 How about 1/2 ply with 1/4 teak ply laminated on top. Titebond 3 will work fine. Then.....You pa
Teak/ Holly woodworking question. BAD ORCA at 9:38am 10.06.25 Have you thought about replacing the entire sole? You could check the stringers, replace or reinfor
Teak/ Holly woodworking question. dlochner at 9:29am 10.06.25 Maple might make a passable substitute for holly. Then you put down a rug runner to hide it.
Teak/ Holly woodworking question. (2) william24424 at 9:27am 10.06.25 Have you thought about replacing the entire sole? You could check the stringers, replace or reinforc
Teak/ Holly woodworking question. (1) Dave Satter at 9:21am 10.06.25 How about 1/2 ply with 1/4 teak ply laminated on top. Titebond 3 will work fine. Then.....You pai
B&G WS310 Wind Instrument Problems colemj at 9:18am 10.06.25 I've bought several things from BOE and it was always a good transaction with best prices for those
B&G WS310 Wind Instrument Problems colemj at 9:14am 10.06.25 If I had been aware that the V7 had those capabilities, I probably wouldn't have ordered the NAVDoc
B&G WS310 Wind Instrument Problems Schwarz633 at 9:09am 10.06.25 BOE ? Buy Marine Electronics and Boat Outfitting Online - BOEMarine.com
Any alternatives to H41 fridge? Nova Kool R3809 12v gfrazzle at 9:07am 10.06.25 Nachismo, I replaced mine a couple of years ago. I am not at my boat and won't be for a few weeks so
B&G WS310 Wind Instrument Problems LLoyd B at 9:01am 10.06.25 BOE ?
Honda 2.3 HP Outboard Propeller Issue sailcapt340 at 8:57am 10.06.25 they do work correctly sometimes You were very fortunate to have that happen. Wish mine did. The
Standard stuffing box seal repacking? Alan Gomes at 8:50am 10.06.25 How many rings of packing do you have in there?
Surfed our '72 yesterday LakeShark at 8:45am 10.06.25 Have sailed on superior a number of times now in a small craft advisory with waves up to 8 foot in m
Surfed our '72 yesterday Jacktar at 8:39am 10.06.25 Try the chesapeake sometime, it will give you new respect for fetch on long water distances with hig
If any of you are going to the Annapolis sailboat show... woodster at 8:24am 10.06.25 Good news glad you are going as a guest to an event you really like attending Safe travels to and f
Gel coat on underside of helmsman seat. Robert H. Wood at 8:13am 10.06.25
Gel coat on underside of helmsman seat. Robert H. Wood at 8:09am 10.06.25

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