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Oceanis thruster battery charging (2) Davidasailor26 at 2:45pm 06.17.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2944 We've recently taken delivery of a new Oceanis 37, and we're just starting to make it our own and un
Launching DS II from a hoist talbotb at 9:55am 06.17.14 Ask An Oday Owner 0/476 There is a coastal marina I am considering launching from, but I see on their web site that they onl
ProblemStepping mast-H216 or 22 day sailr Joetul at 8:40am 06.17.14 Day Sailers 7/1853 I just got a Hunter 22 daysailer and had a hell of a time stepping the mast. Still havent stepped i
Avoided Electrical Meltdown Marc14857 at 7:32am 06.17.14 Big Boats 9/1109 Just wanted to share this weekend's close call with shorepower AC connection. We were onboard tied u
Port Lazarette Lock SawyerCurt at 7:07am 06.17.14 Catalina 310 9/2922 I did a quick search on the Catalina forums but didn't see a post on this topic. While squeezing be
tohatsu outboard mmsailor at 6:56am 06.17.14 Smaller Boats 7/970 Changing the oil in the lower unit of my tohatus/nissan 5 hp outboard and thought I remembered a fib
nice 310 for sale Alansails at 6:44am 06.17.14 Catalina 310 0/742 Just Noticed a nice looking 2001 310 for sale in Bristol RI http://catalina.sailboatowners.com/inde
exterior wood rotting SBARBU at 6:35am 06.17.14 Ask An Oday Owner 1/589 Hello All, Just purchased 1983 O'day 22 - love it except for all the exterior wood is coming apar
FIXED,FOLDING or FEATHERING Alansails at 6:30am 06.17.14 Catalina 310 2/771 We have a fixed two bladed prop that came with the boat, has anyone changed to a two bladed folding
Where is refrig compressor on 393? Kensny at 6:30am 06.17.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/883 Hello Can anyone tell me where the refrigeration unit is located on the Beneteau 393 (2006) and how
Eno Stove Top Piratenorm at 6:17am 06.17.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1003 Ordered a new Eno 2 burner cook top and am wondering if anyone has pics showing a similar install on
Transducer paint question njlarry at 5:25am 06.17.14 Ask All Sailors 8/2734 I have a stupid newbie question about bottom paint. if the transducer is inside the hull should an
PEARSON 36-2 NEED INFO from P36-2 owners brunocean at 5:19am 06.17.14 Pearson 8/5665 Hello, I bought this winter a Pearson 36-2 from 1985 (hull 33) and have been fixing her so far. I
Rebedding Fixed Windows on Hunter 380 planoron at 5:18am 06.17.14 Ask All Sailors 20/6318 Hello All, First I want to thank everyone for all the info provided to us to get our boat in shap
Screen alternatives for opening ports? rachelmackenzie at 4:57am 06.17.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1782 We have a 1995 Hunter 336 and the port screens on the side of the boat don't work anymore--gaps at t
Dinghy engine lifts..narrowed down options? star302 at 3:55am 06.17.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1097 After searching thru forums and internet, it seems the most recommended dinghy engine lifts for our
Gate hardware Keith13315 at 3:40am 06.17.14 Ask All Sailors 1/805 Hi does anyone know where to get the parts or a kit for stainless a steel tubing gate, not the lifel
Alternator overspeed Mark Maulden at 11:56pm 06.16.14 Ask All Sailors 16/2083 I installed a series 7 Balmar and everything works fine. Except I want to slow it down by about 1/2
Steam out the exhaust? 87 mkII Universal MX25XP jonelli at 8:35pm 06.16.14 Catalina 30 20/3069 I'm new to this boat, but yesterday we took it out and at the end of the day on our way back when we
Batteries - A Stupid Question jonelli at 8:25pm 06.16.14 Catalina 30 30/6074 I'm contemplating replacing the 3 year old batteries I have because I just don't trust they can star

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New owner of C310 Hull#23 Mike Mc at 1:20pm 05.29.23 It's made with the cutout to hang on the lifeline.
Hunter 23.5 anchor locker size (1) JamesG161 at 1:18pm 05.29.23 ok I scaled the drawing and it should be close.
alternator and wiring Johnb at 1:05pm 05.29.23 The reason I asked the question is because I went through starting problems similar to what you desc
Hunter 26 almost sunk in wind Crazy Dave Condon at 12:59pm 05.29.23 The Hunter 26 was introduced by me in the early 90's plus I was involved in the design of it. I ha
Replacement portlight windows? Sailgunner at 12:59pm 05.29.23 Try calling Phil. I found the fixed ports for my 2000 410 here.
Leroy Somer windlas repair (3) denasena at 12:37pm 05.29.23 I was able to pull the shaft just recently. While dismantle, do not remove the motor from the housin
Sail drive raw water intakes Captain Larry-DH at 11:48am 05.29.23
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e Hayden Watson at 11:40am 05.29.23 The only time I have had a helm vibrate was on my first boat which was a Clipper 26. With enough wi
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising (1) skunther at 11:39am 05.29.23
Marine Toilet Question jviss at 11:11am 05.29.23 Isn't that just about the same as using these ............... ne TP is cheap enough to not worry a
Early Music Instruments jviss at 11:07am 05.29.23 I wish. No... they are listings in Reverb dot com. Both pics are linked to the listings. check th
Hunter 23.5 anchor locker size waterman30 at 11:07am 05.29.23 I'm thinking of getting a Fortress. Pricey but might save my back since aluminum.
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e Don S/V ILLusion at 10:56am 05.29.23 the vibration is really only noticeable on the wheel now, engine compartment area seems fine. vi
Marine Toilet Question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:52am 05.29.23 There is one thing that should NEVER be flushed in any marine toilet, manual or electric: wet wipes
alternator and wiring jcrews63 at 10:24am 05.29.23 Jeff, your repeatedly state that your engine would not start so you are going to change the alterna
Window Replacement Installation Advice (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:10am 05.29.23 I have also had the thought, how the heck would you ever remove this stuff in the future if you had
Hunter 23.5 anchor locker size JamesG161 at 10:09am 05.29.23 The Manual , which I linked in post#2, even shows an Anchor in the locker. It may worry them since
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. Crazy Dave Condon at 10:06am 05.29.23 The original backing plate for the bow eye was a block of wood but later a flat ss steel rectangular
Jib furler basics and maint JamesG161 at 10:03am 05.29.23 Will the bearing balls fall out everywhere? No. All of the swivel bearings are sealed. Normally,
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e capta at 10:01am 05.29.23 From your description, I'd lean towards your prop. Your mechanic has covered what I would have sugge

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