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Any experts on solar to provide an update of things. jbinbi at 5:20pm 07.08.14 Musings With Maine Sail 42/8736 I have searched but not found anything new on solar panels and systems for charging, yet there has b
Pop top pics Captain grog at 4:46pm 07.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1611 On my Mac 2-24 does anyone have pics that they can share of the poptop in the upright position and m
How to raise the salon table on a 2000 passage 450 judybuddy at 4:21pm 07.08.14 Big Boats 3/931 Hi everyone, I've loosened the 't' handle bolt, pulled the pin out as far as it will go and got u
size of spreader bars for 25' O'Day? nadeauM at 3:54pm 07.08.14 Ask An Oday Owner 1/554 I lost my spreader bars. I need to confirm the size, mainly length to replace them. All info appre
Overheat Alarm Mike H. at 3:52pm 07.08.14 Big Boats 3/704 We were out last weekend at Duxbury Reef doing some fishing when the overheat alarm came on. We h
H320 Hatches Correct part #s ? algoodman1 at 3:52pm 07.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/949 I have 6 identical Lewmar opening hatches on my 2000 Hunter 320. I want to replace the seals, and ma
c&c 34 or c&c 35 Mk2 pokerhack at 2:54pm 07.08.14 C&C 3/3771 Hi, I have narrowed down my boat choices to either a c'c 34 1981 or 1982 vintage or a c'c 35 mk2.
Dinghy Davits Sailorsan at 2:30pm 07.08.14 Morgan 0/883 I own a Morgan 46 Heritage circa 1980. I need to replace a part on the dinghy davit rig, but can't a
Relocating the porti potti Derik_G at 1:59pm 07.08.14 Catalina 22 10/2609 Has anyone ever cut out a section of the starboard settee on a Catalina 22 to move the porti potti t
Inboard Electric Engine (1) Derik_G at 1:55pm 07.08.14 Catalina 22 24/8159 I now have my second Catalina 22 and on my first I used a 40lb thrust trolling motor to power around
Just found this googling O'day 19 For Sale in Connecticut XCIIGTWhipple at 12:56pm 07.08.14 Day Sailers 0/879 http://www.usedboatmarina.com/boat/1980-oday-19-1-3982 1980 Oday 19 Guilford, Connecticut $1,
1987 hunter 31 stern rail seats mswatsonmd at 12:02pm 07.08.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1406 Has any one found these for 1987 hunter 31
warning: busy harbour radio wave corrosion GerryA at 11:57am 07.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1019 Beware of high radio wave areas. I have a 2000 mac26X in Horseshoe Bay, Vancouver where 3 major fer
hatch lens material source sailfree20770 at 11:39am 07.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1938 Has anyone found the correct plastic material for hatch lenses, and where to buy the bulk stock? I t
new batteries, what type and size jbinbi at 11:21am 07.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1126 I have an e33, not posting in that thread as this is sort of generic... Boat is 2 years old and c
Holding Tank Input, Please Kper at 11:21am 07.08.14 Ask All Sailors 13/1810 When we purchased our C25 it had a hint of septic tank smell but knowing we were going to go through
Saildrives sailcruiser at 10:51am 07.08.14 S2 17/1708 I had a crazy morning losing our transmission. Nothing happened that I'm aware of...no funny noises
SouthCoast 23 Outboard Help cahubbs8 at 10:44am 07.08.14 Ask All Sailors 12/8863 Picked up my SC23 in January. Little elbow grease and we're in good shape - next step: an outboard.
New Balboa 26 Owner! Roofus at 9:45am 07.08.14 Balboa 4/2929 G'day fellow sailors, I picked up my "new to me" 1974 Balboa 26 last night. The boat has been sitt
Table connection on Hunter 36 Alctel at 9:01am 07.08.14 The Cherubini Hunters 2/588 Hi chaps, I have the table top for the double berth, but the connector at the bottom seems to be

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Removing old antifouling applying new gelcoat? shemandr at 12:34pm 10.26.22 After an hour or two of sanding that 6K might not look so bad.
Hunter 240 in mast shroud holes (1) hunter240 at 12:31pm 10.26.22 Hey Dave thanks, I looked on the website couldn't find it I will call. BTW I don't know if you remem
on deck solar panel BobH57 at 12:14pm 10.26.22 On my '99 410 there is a solar controller for the deck panel mounted behind the "inner" board inside
Yanmar 2GM20f may have cranked too long jon hansen at 12:12pm 10.26.22 NOTE: "overheating the starter motor is the #1 reason for failure. never run the starter motor more
Insurance claim Thaniel at 12:11pm 10.26.22 My starboard side is peppered with circular scratches Any pictures of the damage you can share?
Seldon In Mast Furling - Halyard Swivel - it it right ? (2) Rick486 at 12:08pm 10.26.22 Yes. Think about the relative motion when the sail is furled. The foil turns, driven by the geared w
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase Scott T-Bird at 12:00pm 10.26.22 Awesome! I'll have to grab my friend and take him down to take a look (he'll be like a kid in a can
Removing old antifouling applying new gelcoat? Leeward Rail at 11:51am 10.26.22 Was going to have it blasted, but was quoted $6,000???? Seems crazy for a 43 foot boat. How were t
Yanmar 2GM20f may have cranked too long Terry Cox at 11:51am 10.26.22 Our boat has a vacuum breaker to help protect the engine from sea water back flow. Your boat should
Knot Transducer Terry Cox at 11:46am 10.26.22 You may be viewing the GPS speed and not even have a speed transducer. GPS speed is really all you
Removing old antifouling applying new gelcoat? Leeward Rail at 11:40am 10.26.22 It is not without some hazards. DO NOT get this stuff in your eyes. And any skin that gets exposed
Removing old antifouling applying new gelcoat? NYSail at 11:35am 10.26.22 I used to post on here a receipe for homemade peel away. YOu take a 5lb bag of garden lime, two
Hunter 240 in mast shroud holes Crazy Dave Condon at 11:24am 10.26.22 Ditto
Swim Ladder Treads JamesG161 at 11:11am 10.26.22 Call the SBO shops for info and parts on most Hunter Ladders HunterOwners.com customer service Jim.
I need to Bilge Hoses - which to buy and where? rgranger at 10:35am 10.26.22 Here is the link https://shop.sailboatowners.com/search.php
Removing old antifouling applying new gelcoat? rgranger at 10:33am 10.26.22 @rgranger DIY mix sounds better and better. It is not without some hazards. DO NOT get this stuf
Removing old antifouling applying new gelcoat? rgranger at 10:29am 10.26.22 Was just searching practical sailor's website for unrelated stuff and found this page about strippe
Swim Ladder Treads rgranger at 10:23am 10.26.22 Better pics would help. Can you get a shot up closer and then also from the underside of the tread?
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase dlochner at 9:56am 10.26.22 Thank you for the insight, I think when I do look at the boat I will take off this plate and inspec
I need to Bilge Hoses - which to buy and where? xavpil at 9:43am 10.26.22 The Trident 144 is a good choice. West is consistently overpriced on most everything except electr

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