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Single lever controls mbowser at 9:51am 06.02.14 Engines and Propulsion 11/4563 I replaced my wheel steering on my Alberg 35 with a tiller and in the process removed the pedestal m
GPS/fishfinder vs traditional depth/speed gauge MastBandit at 9:26am 06.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/3965 Hey everyone, I want to install new electronics in my Newport Venture 23' and I'd like to install
Where is ground in Hunter 34? markwbird at 9:20am 06.02.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/829 I am installing the Raymarine Ev-100 autopilot in my 1984 Hunter 34. The power to the EV-100 and to
New boat prompting new questions rdrake at 9:00am 06.02.14 Ask All Sailors 12/1866 Hello All!! I recently acquired a 14' O'day Javelin and am new to dry sailers so please excu
Budget minded hummingbirdbassist at 8:36am 06.02.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/502 I have the Yanmar 2qm15 and starting to build my stash of "spare parts" with that being said would a
1994 Hunter 23.5, drop keel line juhlein at 7:24am 06.02.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1349 The drop keel line on my 1994 Hunter, 23.5' broke, and no longer raises/lowers the drop keel. I am h
Furling Toggle DockH at 7:03am 06.02.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1231 My masthead fitting connection to my roller furling forestay is unique. There is a wire jumper leadi
Main sheet traveler for '86 Hunter 23 (1) Pinafore2 at 6:25am 06.02.14 Smaller Boats 1/771 I have '86/'87 Hunter 23. I believe the mainsheet traveler is original equipment. A photo of the t
Swim Ladder Clips Concerto at 5:50am 06.02.14 Catalina 310 6/1306 The rubber covering on both swim ladder clips have discolored and are starting to dry out. Does anyo
Sail Number font/size Ken13559 at 5:46am 06.02.14 Ask All Sailors 14/6502 At the behest of the Captain of Sail for my yacht club, I've applied for a Sail Number for use in cl
Portlight panel for H28.5 jamescyu at 5:11am 06.02.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/638 Where can one get the replacement portlight plexiglass for H28.5? Or better yet how to redo the port
Depth Sounder has no reading jamescyu at 5:08am 06.02.14 Mid-Size Boats 10/1251 My boat was on the hard for 4 weeks, after bottom painted and put back to the water, the depth sound
After market Alternator Ken13559 at 4:51am 06.02.14 Musings With Maine Sail 15/7177 I've found an after market 80A alternator (Gladiator) seems very attractive replacement for my LR155
Diesel return line (1) suttonski at 4:10am 06.02.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/588 Hi, does anyone knows if the diesel return line on a Beneteau 361 goes down to the bottom of the di
cooking stove dodger007 at 9:31pm 06.01.14 Columbia 0/2043 I'm looking for a cooking stove for my Columbia 26. Mine was stolen.
slow but steady leak into bilge peter frontera at 8:15pm 06.01.14 Mid-Size Boats 5/1534 on my 27 ft. hunter i have a slow but steady leak from forward ground wire hole in bilge. it has be
Varnish or natural ? boblufkin at 7:32pm 06.01.14 Catalina 22 15/1914 My 1992, came to me with weathered teak. Is this common or do most varnish the wood ?
Galley question boblufkin at 7:29pm 06.01.14 Catalina 22 4/926 Just picked up my new 1992 Catalina 22. Next to the sink is a cover with nothing under it but space
1983 Cheribini Hunter 27 Interior Calvin1Calvin at 7:19pm 06.01.14 Mid-Size Boats 5/1304 Anyone out there have photos of the navigation station cabinet, both external and internal and the c
Stuffing box tips-- I-30 nestorph at 7:14pm 06.01.14 Islander 3/2012 I'm going to be changing the packing in my stuffing box on the I30. It's my first time venturing th

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Fisher Panda 12 mini Rick486 at 2:26am 10.15.22 looks like no easy approach, I'm thinking I might remove alternator and starter to make access easi
Fisher Panda 12 mini Zencra at 1:52am 10.15.22 looks like no easy approach, I'm thinking I might remove alternator and starter to make access easie
Raymarine electronics hookup help Frill at 1:18am 10.15.22 Ok, thanks guys I appreciate it!
Freezer repair, 2015 Oceanis 48 Montage_55 at 10:47pm 10.14.22 Montage - actually our slow leak is coolant not water. Did you check your drain plug and hose and
Buy now or wait for recession? jssailem at 10:29pm 10.14.22 I was never insulted by a low offer. If you worry about low offers you are focusing on the wrong t
Typical weather Hayden Watson at 9:35pm 10.14.22 Everyone knows how wet it is here in western Washington. I few weeks ago I flew down to AZ to visi
Typical weather JohnShannon at 9:09pm 10.14.22 Really? I didn't see much running to higher ground in Ft Meyers.
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Typical weather Roland5048 at 6:43pm 10.14.22 We sail Buzzards Bay and slip at Pope Island in New Bedford but I live in Marshfield. I store the b
Typical weather Bob S at 4:57pm 10.14.22 We sail Buzzards Bay and slip at Pope Island in New Bedford but I live in Marshfield. I store the bo
Folding Prop? Jim Legere at 4:28pm 10.14.22 Someday soon they might outlaw lobster traps. I pray for the day. I know what you mean but lots of
New S2 6.7 Owner - Lifting Keel Maintenance FourthCoast at 4:25pm 10.14.22 ... I would recommend checking and probably replacing said keel lift line. Pretty easy job on the t
dry dock (1) fstbttms at 4:19pm 10.14.22 I am considering getting a diver do it. Go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152289711611226
Loading boat on trailer Tedd at 4:12pm 10.14.22 This may have nothing to do with your problem but it happened to me so it's not impossible and it mi
Rudder Direct Drive Setup Jim Legere at 4:12pm 10.14.22 Kemp, I was completely happy with my Cape Horn. One of the best pieces of gear I purchased for that
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main thinwater at 4:10pm 10.14.22 First, I would really haul on the outhaul and see if the foot will stretch flat. Some will. I've ha
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine dmax at 3:59pm 10.14.22 Do what you can, take some pictures and post 'em here with your questions.
Rudder Direct Drive Setup knappytime at 3:57pm 10.14.22 Thanks Jim, that's some great feedback. I am also planning on a Cape Horn wind vane. Were you happ
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main kappykaplan at 3:52pm 10.14.22 but NOT around the boom!! :plus:
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main Hollyberry at 3:51pm 10.14.22 What everyone else said plus...The loose foot also lets you tie off your reef points nice and neatl

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