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New guy here (1) vthardhatdiver at 11:11am 05.03.14 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1055 Hello forum folks! This is my first post but I have been lurking for a while now. Wanted to say hi,
Oversize masthead sheaves for all line external halyards (2) $tingy Sailor at 10:44am 05.03.14 Catalina 22 2/1836 If you're going to replacing your external wire/rope halyards on your first generation C22 for all r
is this correct for the front and rear stay pins? (1) gitpicker2007 at 9:26am 05.03.14 Catalina 22 8/1308 This is the pin rigging system that came with the 22 I just bought. These pins are holding both the
boat cleaning splax at 9:14am 05.03.14 Big Boats 6/3309 Hello All, I want to share some positive experiences with boat cleaning this past week.
Fuel efficiency gfroch at 8:47am 05.03.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/845 Hi- I've become a partner in an '85 Hunter 31 with a Yanmar 2gm20F, which I believe is a 16hp. C
Marine Navigator App for Android judsonj at 7:30am 05.03.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1683 I recently downloaded the free version of this app on my phone and tablet. It seems pretty nice but
Sea Fire Engine Shut off - Hunter 426DS Ianwinter at 7:29am 05.03.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/637 I had a Sea Fire unit fitted from new (2003). I had to replace the relay unit (located behind the co
Name says it all! clueless1 at 5:55am 05.03.14 Ask All Sailors 73/9053 Good morning! I just want too apologize up front. You see I saw an add in Craigslist for a deal to
Improve steering Mick at 8:55pm 05.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1049 Improve Steering System ??? I have the 2001 26X. I replaced the twin rudders with the aftermarket p
What to paint lazarette with... tidal9 at 8:41pm 05.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2895 I have a Venture 22, but also own a Chrysler Buccaneer. The lazarette on the Bucc is pretty dark and
Swing Keels and Salt Water -- New Owner Question mark_swart at 6:05pm 05.02.14 Catalina 22 2/966 Hello Everyone, I am picking up a 1970 Catalina 22 this weekend. In preparation, I downloaded an own
Looking for Advice on Fixed Portal & Headliner Replacement (7) Doug in Lakeview at 5:26pm 05.02.14 Ask All Sailors 11/4458 Hi, We are in the process of replacing the 29 year old plexiglas portals in our Beneteau First 38.
302 Anchor question (1) Mackaroni at 4:11pm 05.02.14 Bigger Boats 10/1564 I was wondering what sort of setup you guys use for the anchor while under way or in the slip. Rig
a step closer dfrancis23 at 3:59pm 05.02.14 Day Sailers 2/542 Well, at least I'm getting closer to the water geographically! Brought "No Hurry" home from the dry
Raymarine st4000 secondwind410 at 3:27pm 05.02.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1569 Hi I have a raymarine auto pilot that came with the boat I bought. The unit was not installed prope
Beneteau Dishes deckedout at 2:50pm 05.02.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1880 Does anyone know where you can purchase Beneteau dishes. Tried galley ware and they just have the mu
Sail slides ??? strobeone at 2:05pm 05.02.14 Smaller Boats 4/782 I have a hunter 23.5 and am in need of some new slides and plastic shackles. Can anyone steer me in
Replacement plexiglass companionway sliding cover (3) GeorgiaBII at 1:59pm 05.02.14 Smaller Boats 15/5618 Girlfriends Daughter knocked over my companion way sliding top and it shattered. Where can I get
How do you secure your outboarder? (1) Regular Guy at 1:28pm 05.02.14 Smaller Boats 3/617 How do you secure your outboarder when accidentally slipping off the motor mount? The motor my boat
310 interest with some concerns! serenity4u2 at 1:02pm 05.02.14 Catalina 310 25/3990 After going on a neighbors 310 I was shocked how roomy the boat is for only 31 feet. I think this b

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Water Heater Plumbing fhujber at 10:33am 10.06.22 Disconnected from what - the engine or the tank plumbing system? Or both? Both, as best I can tell
Through holes and prop fstbttms at 7:52am 10.06.22 Id value any observations and thoughts on thru holes... Thru-hulls, not "thru holes" ...and the st
Adhesive nuts for deck hardware, what glue for fiberglass? dLj at 6:15am 10.06.22 I've used those same connectors, or whatever they are called... Gflex 655 is my preferred adhesive f
Happy Birthday to John Shepard smokey73 at 6:05am 10.06.22 Happy Birthday John! Maybe someday you'll make that sailing trip up the Intracoastal. When you do
Happy Birthday to John Shepard Michael Davis at 5:36am 10.06.22
Happy Birthday to John Shepard mermike at 7:20pm 10.05.22 Happy birthday John. Hope you get a sweet running engine for the occasion.
Hunter 216 tiller brake? spectret2 at 6:46pm 10.05.22 I have Tillerclutch on mine. I love it. keeps my kick ul rudder out of the way when using my Torquee
Hoisting the Headsail jssailem at 6:43pm 10.05.22 You boat received a lot of wind. This can loosen the rigging. Suggest you snug up the backstay. This
It's groundhog day NorthernBrewer at 6:41pm 10.05.22 The SBO store that sponsors this forum has a listing by boat model and they carry many OEM parts fo
It's groundhog day quadrille38 at 6:20pm 10.05.22 Bingo! I've been looking for a source for these pushbutton latches. Where have you been buying them
Hunter 36 remove bottom stair for impeller and belt changes Dan_Y at 5:33pm 10.05.22
Water Heater Plumbing Stu Jackson at 5:25pm 10.05.22 It's a Universal XP25 It's actually an M25XP, always helps to get its name correct. Have a look ar
No Backstay? Mechone at 5:00pm 10.05.22 Many owners of Hunters that have done Atlantic crossings have added backstays and staysails My boat
40 ft O Day winterizing water system Tally Ho at 4:52pm 10.05.22
Refilling CNG Tank Terry Cox at 4:46pm 10.05.22 Called this morning and Fire King told me my tanks are ready for pickup. Good for five years and at
New Galley Faucet Water Connections (1) planoron at 4:16pm 10.05.22 just in case anybody does the search here is your solution
It's groundhog day NorthernBrewer at 3:25pm 10.05.22
Water Heater Plumbing Don S/V ILLusion at 3:10pm 10.05.22 Disconnected from what - the engine or the tank plumbing system? Or both?
Wobbly Fixed Keel George Braun at 2:58pm 10.05.22 Regardless of boat model or age - Keels. Shouldn't. Wobble. If it does, the whole boat is suspect, r
Hoisting the Headsail Davidasailor26 at 2:38pm 10.05.22

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