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Be Careful with those Shore Connections (1) Nodak7 at 6:24pm 07.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 21/3135 OK...learned a lesson the other day with our 30 amp shore connections. Make sure that they are secur
auto bilge pump RAYPALMER at 6:19pm 07.08.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/708 auto bilge pump on catalina 28 is not turning off.
Capri 18 new owners (1) smallboatrestoration at 6:06pm 07.08.14 Smaller Boats 6/2592 Just picked up Capri 18 390, a 1989 model. Can someone tell me what the cleats are used for on the m
Any experts on solar to provide an update of things. jbinbi at 5:20pm 07.08.14 Musings With Maine Sail 42/9975 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 8/1748 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 3/967 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 1/612 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 3/756 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 5/1045 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 3/4289 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 0/997 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 10/2666 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 24/8602 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 0/952 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 2/1463 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 9/1163 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 8/2475 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 9/1192 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 13/1868 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 17/2129 I had a crazy morning losing our transmission. Nothing happened that I'm aware of...no funny noises

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Recommendations for a new head Ward H at 5:28pm 06.04.23 I installed a Raritan Sea Era QC Electric Head with fresh water flush back in 2018. We're very hap
Mast Bracket for Beneteau 311 Davidasailor26 at 5:25pm 06.04.23
Screens for Windows DaveJ at 4:55pm 06.04.23
Daysailer 3 roller furling kappykaplan at 4:42pm 06.04.23 There should be a shackle on the jib halyard to connect to the piece on the right in your photo. Is
Daysailer 3 roller furling (1) drgbanks at 4:28pm 06.04.23 Here are the 2 pieces of the roller fuller.
Engine Control xavpil at 4:09pm 06.04.23 I'd say time for some maintenance. Pull up the specs on the assembly and see what the mfg. recom
Engine Control xavpil at 4:07pm 06.04.23 Sounds like a simple adjustment of the control cable should fix your shifting problem. To confirm
Recommendations for a new head Tally Ho at 4:00pm 06.04.23 I used Trident 101 when I replaced my sanitation hose. Very solid stuff, but it is VERY stiff, hard
Dissimilar Metals Tally Ho at 3:53pm 06.04.23 I have used both Tef-gel and Lanocote. As @dlochner said, Lanocote is pretty sticky, but if you care
Mast Bracket for Beneteau 311 RitSim at 3:52pm 06.04.23 Can you provide a better pic of the mast, side, front? someone may recognize it.
Its funny Friday! SFS at 3:43pm 06.04.23 https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/351309352_1600948760408005_8618913723109480107_n
Mercury 9.9 4 stroke on Cat 25 (1) lsavocchi at 3:38pm 06.04.23 Yes, the vapors would carry some oil aerosol that would condense and look like an oil leak ... and
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Ralph Johnstone at 3:27pm 06.04.23 Just found that varoom you've been looking for here. I think you've got a deal if you can just in
Jib furler basics and maint JamesG161 at 3:25pm 06.04.23 This picture may help clarify. Look at it closely for your answer. Jim..
Mast Bracket for Beneteau 311 Ralph Johnstone at 3:22pm 06.04.23 Do you see a manufacturer's name anywhere on the mast or boom ? From there, GOOGLE is your friend f
Mercury 9.9 4 stroke on Cat 25 (1) lsavocchi at 3:21pm 06.04.23
Continupus mainsail furling JamesG161 at 3:19pm 06.04.23 I'll try calling during the week if thats OK. Sure.
Daysailer 3 roller furling kappykaplan at 3:19pm 06.04.23 Please post photos of what you've got so we can help.
Continupus mainsail furling Seahawk345 at 2:56pm 06.04.23 Thanks for the reply Jim......sorry I didnt see this note til just now. I'll try calling during the
Screens for Windows JRT at 2:54pm 06.04.23 They are removable from the inside after you open then. I did replace them, it was with some normal

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