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No DC power BROGERS at 7:54am 06.11.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/761 We were attempting to replace the autopilot control module (ST 4000 Autohelm) on our 1994 Hunter 29.
Sliding galley lock-down? dawn_coyote at 6:06am 06.11.14 Catalina 22 2/1356 How do I keep the galley in place when heeled over on a starboard tack? Or is it just better to stow
Centerboard Stuck Up on ODay 20. sailinsally at 10:48pm 06.10.14 Day Sailers 4/2261 Does anyone have advice on getting the centerboard down on an ODay 20? She is in the water, no tra
Bavaria 30 Harer4911 at 10:25pm 06.10.14 Bavaria 0/3870 I am considering a 2007 Bavaria 30. She has the tandem keel. We sold our Catalina 320, took a few
Airmail 2000 windward54 at 8:41pm 06.10.14 SSB and Ham Operators 7/5494 Hey anyone out there good with Airmail 2000? I've been trying to help a friend solve a problem wi
Antifreeze in the water tank John_F at 8:10pm 06.10.14 Ask All Sailors 23/7414 Does anyone have an easy way to flush the water tank of antifreeze? We have a 34 gallon waterta
you tube (1) trainmanjess at 7:50pm 06.10.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1024 hello all I have become a firm believer of you tube for information and learning videos.... I hav
Ladder JAYJR74 at 7:11pm 06.10.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/1668 I own a 31 foot 1983 hunter. Apparently someone stole the rear ladder, and I don't want to buy a tr
Auto Helm Installation njlarry at 7:04pm 06.10.14 Ask All Sailors 0/657 Hello all. Planning to install a new Raymarine EVO 100 auto helm and trying to plan for the best pl
26M Aluminum Trailer Wheel Studs ddetlor at 7:03pm 06.10.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/802 Crap! I have some bad wheel studs in my trailer. I got a flat and when removing the wheel the thr
Mystery in the bilge (pump) plodder at 5:35pm 06.10.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1252 I recently fitted a new automatic bilge pump to my Catalina 309; a Rule-Mate 1100. All went well for
Featured contributers. ? (1) Chris Patterson at 4:44pm 06.10.14 Forum Help (Site Talk) 7/5627 Have been wondering; what now? I super 'hate' that Roger is not doing his threads any longer, and th
Vented Loop Bob S at 4:35pm 06.10.14 Catalina 30 1/828 Curious how often do you clean the valve on your vented loop. I ran my engine on the hard and notice
Zebra TV (3) Doug4bass at 4:04pm 06.10.14 Ask All Sailors 19/1639 I recently installed a 32" Lcd flat panel in my c385. Tv has a digital antenna at the masthead plus
test mmsailor at 3:05pm 06.10.14 Smaller Boats 3/561 testing to see if boat model changed from 23 to 23.5
37.5 running lights shaman at 2:14pm 06.10.14 Big Boats 3/865 I have a 1995 37.5 and every time I get caught in heavy breaking seas the forward running lights get
Suggestions on how to sea trial older boats? CPH at 1:26pm 06.10.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/919 So I've been lurking around on this site ever since I bought our 1978 Catalina 30 about 4 years ago.
Pulling Wire dph123 at 11:33am 06.10.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/1020 I need help figuring out how to route some wire. I have had my 1998 Hunter 310 for about 8 months a
freezer gasket - help (2) Newport Bob at 10:43am 06.10.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/762 Need to replace the freezer lid gasket. Current gasket is 3/8 flat style. The Beneteau parts shows t
2017 Americ'a Cup in Chicago? kielboatsa at 10:17am 06.10.14 Ask All Sailors 13/1488 Chicago is one of 3 finalists for the 2017 America's Cup.:dance: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport

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Abandoned and Derelict Boats--Redux rgranger at 7:58am 04.27.23 This could be fun... So in Charleston, boat disposal has spawned a cottage industry. For example
40.5 Fridge drain access and foam smokey73 at 7:57am 04.27.23 I am a little confused? I have a 1994 Hunter 40.5. Are you calling the area under the cabin sole w
How long can a diesel sit idle? Ralph Johnstone at 7:53am 04.27.23 There are many myths when it comes to boats. Agreed. I'd say more than most things in life. You
40.5 Fridge drain access and foam baycloud at 7:39am 04.27.23 Ok, A couple of things The drain in the fridge is connected to a hose, which is supposed to easily
How close is too close to shore? rgranger at 7:32am 04.27.23 One more thing about swells.... if you have 10' of water under your keel but you are anchored in 5
How close is too close to shore? Don S/V ILLusion at 7:31am 04.27.23 Oh... no. I'm trying to figure out if I can take people to the beach on the boat... using it as a p
How close is too close to shore? (2) rgranger at 7:29am 04.27.23 You said you anchor in a lake sometimes.... in a lake I don't think there is that much to worry abo
How close is too close to shore? dlochner at 7:13am 04.27.23 Oh... no. I'm trying to figure out if I can take people to the beach on the boat... using it as a p
Hunter 295 1996 model rgranger at 7:08am 04.27.23 Imma betting that you will need to drill out he rivets on the end cap... pull the cap and search for
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips (1) smokey73 at 7:06am 04.27.23 You have a lot of options if you are going to remove all of the cabin sole with a range of cost from
How close is too close to shore? bonkle at 7:04am 04.27.23
How close is too close to shore? jdrutten at 7:03am 04.27.23 ... -Bottom is sandy sand sand and gentle slope. Might be a little muckier on the bay side. If yo
How close is too close to shore? Don S/V ILLusion at 7:00am 04.27.23
Anyone following the Golden Globe RTW race? LakeShark at 6:48am 04.27.23 @jdrutten agreed but man I gotta give it to Simon Curwen. He definitely deserves credit for stopping
How close is too close to shore? (1) bonkle at 6:40am 04.27.23 Too many variables to give a good answer. Is the wind offshore or onshore? How well is the anchor s
Anyone following the Golden Globe RTW race? jdrutten at 6:38am 04.27.23 Looks like Kirsten Neuschafer is on track to win in the next few hours. https://goldengloberace.com
How close is too close to shore? (1) Tally Ho at 6:22am 04.27.23 I think you need to understand the tidal changes first. I am on an inland ocean (Lake Michigan), s
How close is too close to shore? dlochner at 6:12am 04.27.23 Too many variables to give a good answer. Is the wind offshore or onshore? How well is the anchor se
De-winterization jdrutten at 6:10am 04.27.23 And slightly further down the list, if you didn't get around to changing the oil last fall, now's a
De-winterization Tally Ho at 6:06am 04.27.23 De-winterization: First time getting my 1980 Cat 27 into the water after having been winterized (Mu

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