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Put away for the winter (2) Diver960 at 6:03pm 09.28.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 31/2725 Well, my friends...we put 'Quiet Breezes' away for the winter today. Super sad since we only got to
generator fabrik at 2:19pm 09.28.14 Big Boats 0/805 As anyone try the homelite skinit generator http://www.homedepot.com/p/Homelite-Skinit-2-100-Watt-R
Hunter 23 leaks and cabin wood DanFleig at 1:28pm 09.28.14 Smaller Boats 24/5338 I recently purchased a new "to me" H23, that's in pretty good shape except for the cabin sole. The
How to control spiders on your boat? dive7mmwet at 1:21pm 09.28.14 Ask All Sailors 48/22662 We moved our girl late this year and at this marina Northern Wisconsin we have a plague of nasty spi
Center of Balance mocha06 at 1:09pm 09.28.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/1019 I recently purchases a 2012 Hunter e33, with a B'R rig without backstay. In a a couple of weeks I wi
H34 shower pump/bilge betzhunter at 12:24pm 09.28.14 Big Boats 11/1913 What are you using in your shower to drain water out on your H34??? Bilge pump/sump pump or ? Have
Cetol vs West Marine WoodShield SailMaster at 11:52am 09.28.14 Ask All Sailors 42/8780 Is this a compatible replacement for Cetol? Or is it possibly the same exact product that is relabel
260 12v Cooler langstraatp at 9:05am 09.28.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2120 I am thinking of replacing my Coleman ice chest cooler on my 260 with a 12 volt cooler. My concern
473 swim step storage locker (2) jibstay at 8:46am 09.28.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1423 I guess almost everyone knows the stern on the 473 sits a bit low. This means the drain in the stora
stanchion thru-bolt size mick hodapp at 8:38am 09.28.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1430 could someone please tell me the length, diameter. ' thread type for the stanchion plates that conne
Simpson Lawrence Windlass (1) minnella at 7:38am 09.28.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/2500 I have a factory installed Anchorman Power windlass on my Hunter 376. It has a plastic guide and sea
Pop top is a killer Doc_holiday at 6:43am 09.28.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 40/8123 What do you guys use to secure your pop top in the up position? I have a slide in the mast that bas
Problem with Victron battery monitor Sefuller at 5:26am 09.28.14 Musings With Maine Sail 8/4028 Reposting this as my mobile phone spell (in)corrected the title last time! I have a 602s which I
Engine Parts for Universal M25 rajhnsn at 4:50am 09.28.14 Bigger Boats 2/2777 Does any one know a good source of parts for the Universal M25? Also Does anyone know what year the
Replace cable on bow stay SedenkaD at 4:12am 09.28.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1236 The cable on my bow stay is frayed and I want to replace it. Would appreciate some advice on how to
Mystic Ct to Annapolis Marc14857 at 2:15am 09.28.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/3304 A friend invited me to help sail his Oyster 49 from Mystic Ct to Annapolis over the Columbus Day Wee
Great road/sailing trip to San Francisco Bay (5) sfr at 9:40pm 09.27.14 Trailer Sailors 7/2486 Had a great trip from Golden B.C. with my Hunter 260 to Alameda Marina. Met some great helpful peopl
Bietzpadlin is under new management Ross at 9:04pm 09.27.14 Ask All Sailors 18/3905 Last fall I placed my Islander 30 on the market in several listings and got no interested inquiries.
pop top lift CCrane2299 at 8:31pm 09.27.14 Catalina 22 0/1004 Found this while looking for pop top lift ideas. It looks like a good source for parts if you alread
Loose Foot Tobydaisy at 6:59pm 09.27.14 Catalina 22 2/1332 I am thinking about getting a new main and like the look of a loose foot rather than a bolt rope in

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Latest on NMEA to WiFi? pipedream at 1:04pm 08.15.23 I've had a comar for several years to send AIS data to an ipad, or my phone. Easy setup, works fin
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Anchored87 at 12:59pm 08.15.23 Thanks, @Leeward Rail !
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 12:51pm 08.15.23 what is a typical price in the NE US to purchase new halyard / wiring Wiring would depend on what
Its funny Friday! WayneH at 12:50pm 08.15.23 I don't understand what's wrong with this photo? Looks right to me! dj He didn't trim the end of
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Anchored87 at 12:37pm 08.15.23 Hmm.. I wonder if the foam area is small enough that the halyards can be yanked loose ? I'm hopin
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? curtdo at 12:30pm 08.15.23 Network talks N2K. I only have a Raymarine i70s handling my speed, wind and depth. But the display i
We just closed on Hull 45, we are so excited, we are Long Island NY based if anyone is around please let me know . jviss at 12:27pm 08.15.23 Yes, BC. @jviss, why'd you ask in the first place? I thought you would chime in on this post and I
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? Davidasailor26 at 12:22pm 08.15.23 NMEA 2000 or 0183? For 2000 a Wi-Fi gateway like from yacht devices is still probably the best opti
We just closed on Hull 45, we are so excited, we are Long Island NY based if anyone is around please let me know . Stu Jackson at 12:22pm 08.15.23 Where's @Stu Jackson ? :) Oh, really? I thought he lived in B.C. Vacation? (Jones Beach was w
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck Davidasailor26 at 12:20pm 08.15.23 That is, unless your sensor is completely different than mine. Or the flappy bit has failed, which
pros and cons of adjusting valves... Rick486 at 12:09pm 08.15.23 Why do you think they say you ought to be doing a valve adjustment? Maybe because it needs it? :)
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 12:03pm 08.15.23 halyards run through the mast on this boat I think The Catalina 25 has halyards in the mast. Depen
Fresh water filler cap jviss at 12:01pm 08.15.23 The deck fittings that beneteau used on the 423 are Amiot which are made in France and they are alu
Check my wiring diagram? jviss at 11:59am 08.15.23 But do they meet the 2 mi requirement? ;) hahahahaha (I know the answer to this) I'm not sure what
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 11:54am 08.15.23 One word. Slingshot! build ones that will mount into the winch socket to launch small to medium siz
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 11:52am 08.15.23 How much wiring did this destroy and should I expect to have to replace it afterwards? I'm trying t
Check my wiring diagram? dLj at 11:48am 08.15.23 That's cool. However, I'd prefer to not have to handle kerosene on board, especially when LED ligh
Top Down Furler Hayden Watson at 11:48am 08.15.23 Thanks for the feedback. I have a Selden Pole and Ring and a Selden Top down furler. Have not insta
Boat trailer wiring issues - ongoing. Help! Thaniel at 11:47am 08.15.23 As usual the power supply fuse from the battery (15 amp) to the wiring harness inside the vehicle w
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Hayden Watson at 11:44am 08.15.23 One word. Slingshot! build ones that will mount into the winch socket to launch small to medium siz

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