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Stepping Mast down in a slip Darkarcher at 6:32pm 09.01.14 Catalina 22 9/1910 For weeks I have looked for a trailer to buy borrow or steal and I just can't find one. I need to S
curtains again Jacques C at 6:25pm 09.01.14 Big Boats 1/653 It's time to replace the curtains which have been replaced in the past. I am still using the origin
New Scary Experience In the Marina patrickfarley at 6:11pm 09.01.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 47/11342 I went sailing today. My new used motor fired right up, ran like a champ and was so quiet. I backe
Sailing a small catamaran (1) Kermit at 5:41pm 09.01.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1176 My First Mate and I bought our first sailboat in 2005. It's an older AquaCat 12.5. Just a single sai
Water tanks B37 Slider at 5:22pm 09.01.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2572 I am a new owner of a 2012 B37. It has 2 water tanks. One is 3/4 full and the other is 1/2 full. So,
Difficulty shifting out of reverse Leprecaun at 5:14pm 09.01.14 Engines and Propulsion 6/1614 Hello All, New guy here, and also new to having a diesel (Universal), having moved up from a 22 foo
Ospray Centerboard Trunk Flexing JLehmer at 4:54pm 09.01.14 Ask An Oday Owner 2/936 We took our 1969 Ospray sailing for the first time yesterday and experienced flexing and banging in
1979 H-30 Rigging Replacement Costs Robert1224 at 4:49pm 09.01.14 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2056 Hello, Has anyone recently replaced their standing rigging on a 70's Hunter 30? I'm interested in w
Changing to LEDs in cabin NiceBeny at 4:47pm 09.01.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1433 Is it true that there is some dangers to swapping out bulbs?? How do I take overhead light off witho
Cleaning and protecting molded non skid Cmp1110 at 3:52pm 09.01.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/760 Anyone have any recommendations for something to protect the molded non skid. It cleans up well but
Rebuild or Replace. If Replace, with What? KZW at 3:47pm 09.01.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 12/5065
water in engine compartment sailpablo at 3:36pm 09.01.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1276 We have water in the bottom of our engine compartment. I don't think we had this in the past. We c
holding tanks S2 8.5 phannig at 1:24pm 09.01.14 S2 2/1789 Hi,Replacing porta potty. Any advice on where to put the holding tank? The water tank has been remov
A little centerboard help? (1) Huntemupbob at 1:22pm 09.01.14 Smaller Boats 6/2060 I purchased a very well used 240 last fall and am trying to get it useable. My most pressing problem
Which outboard cudamank at 12:07pm 09.01.14 Ask All Sailors 14/2697 I have 2 outboards that came with my boat. A 5hp Honda BF5A 4 stroke, and a Evinrude 15hp 2 stroke
Cherubini 37 JHoward at 10:59am 09.01.14 The Cherubini Hunters 4/901 My GF and I are purchasing a 1980 Hunter Cherubini 37 on Lake Superior. What should I look for and l
new user with a question Capn Robert at 10:25am 09.01.14 Smaller Boats 25/2682 First, as a new user here I would like to say hello and thanks for having me. I bought a Hunter
Spare Prop wanted B473 at 9:16am 09.01.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/852 If any of you are going to a folding prop and replacing a RH30 19x12 Contact me I would like to buy
In memory of Ruth... Sumner at 9:12am 09.01.14 Ask All Sailors 69/6425 It is with great sadness that I have to report that my "Ruth" passed away Saturday morning after a c
2005 473 Prop removal B473 at 8:10am 09.01.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/661 Disregard Problem Solved

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Funny Friday!!! Richard19068 at 9:31pm 09.04.23 Earth is gray instead of blue? It does look like a full moon from the moon. Rather than the earth
Funny Friday!!! RussC at 9:06pm 09.04.23
Blown exhaust not enough I guess Hayden Watson at 9:02pm 09.04.23 Yes, not the raw water pump. Been there and done that. Getting the Kubota part is a clever idea, b
H49/H50 Anchor Snubber/Bridle Setup JoeWhite at 8:23pm 09.04.23 I do not have all chain, but I do not see anything wrong with your methode. The snubber provides cou
HUNTER 456 2002? Real or not? chuckwayne at 7:59pm 09.04.23 the VIN number would be definitive, but I believe some 456s were built in 2002. In 2002 the 356, Gle
Funny Friday!!! Ralph Johnstone at 7:51pm 09.04.23 The wind is blowing the wrong way for the flag :dancing: ?
Let's Talk About Power Ralph Johnstone at 7:47pm 09.04.23 Spoiler alert, running AC on battery power requires very large battery banks and very large chargin
Funny Friday!!! (1) Kermit at 7:38pm 09.04.23
HUNTER 456 2002? Real or not? Ralph Johnstone at 7:21pm 09.04.23 The only way to confirm this would be to have the owner, broker, or other confirm the date of manuf
HUNTER 456 2002? Real or not? Tally Ho at 7:18pm 09.04.23
Thundering water tank? Jimongee at 6:27pm 09.04.23 Thanks RoyS. Tomorrow I will see if I can locate the vent and confirm it is clear and open
Winterization of hot water tank Jimongee at 6:25pm 09.04.23 Thank you to all above. Very helpful stuff. Tomorrow here at the Manitowoc slip I will take your i
Let's Talk About Power SycloneDriver at 6:08pm 09.04.23 Don't forget that the Victron is also a charger. So when you remove the old charger your will have
H34 Mast Wiring Disconnet splax at 5:47pm 09.04.23 my replacement of the scarfed compression post with the aluminum post was a definite upgrade...
New to the forum Anomymous 163294 at 5:03pm 09.04.23 well thank you for the information. i guess i will trade this 10hp when i get it. cheers
How to use topping lift i have 1987 oday le thanks Tally Ho at 4:43pm 09.04.23 We probably need a little info about how your particular boat and topping lift are set up. @rgrange
Cat 28 MKII - Genoa kappykaplan at 4:37pm 09.04.23
Cat 28 MKII - Genoa Tally Ho at 4:35pm 09.04.23 You also state that you solo a lot and it's easier to do just the jib. This in my eye is a lazy and
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions (1) chriscampbell at 4:15pm 09.04.23 Just a little follow up...here is a diagram of how we're currently set up.
Anyone thinking of selling their 275? F260SS at 3:49pm 09.04.23

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