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Recharging refrigerator dpaquin at 7:32am 06.01.14 Big Boats 5/1133 I just bought my 42 ft Hunter. The refrigerator runs almost continuously so I suspect it needs a ref
I have struggled with downwind runs Doc_holiday at 6:31am 06.01.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1513 Because my jib is smaller than most, I don't have a whisker pole, I don't have a vang, nor do I have
Questions hummingbirdbassist at 5:51am 06.01.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/784 On the hard making last minute adjustments so here goes Yanmar 2qm15 runs, idles well, revs well, sl
Hunter356..Cleaning inside teak/Replacement canvas strap (2) star302 at 4:04am 06.01.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1074 Hi, Can anyone suggest a product to use on the interior of our boat..Hunter 356 2002..When cleani
Centerboard Hardware-H26 BrianW at 9:36pm 05.31.14 Smaller Boats 7/934 I will be dropping my centerboard of my H-26 and want to replace all of the hardware while I'm "in t
Funny story...not funny problem. turbowed at 8:45pm 05.31.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/784 Hello, my livaboard neighbor has a hamster who managed to climb into the walls of her 1985 31ft hunt
bedding hardware on 272 donelanc at 8:20pm 05.31.14 Bigger Boats 8/2079 I'm rebedding my stanchions and cleats etc. there is a rubber gasket under half the tubes; can I e
solar panel mmsailor at 6:25pm 05.31.14 Smaller Boats 3/834 Our 23.5 came with a solar panel . There is a fitting on the top of the transom with two holes , one
Rudder Repair h27 1982, Pic's of a repair in progress. (16) wesleysherman at 1:59pm 05.31.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1022 This is more of a post for those interested in watching a repair of a rudder (while on the boat)
How to Treat Exposed Gelgoat When Bottom Sanding?? (1) rardiH36 at 1:55pm 05.31.14 Ask All Sailors 10/4620 Currently got my 1980 Hunter 36 out of the water for the second time since I bought it in 2007. T
Fiberglass transome wedge?? sknrzgirl at 1:40pm 05.31.14 S2 6/1568 Hello people...need some help!! We have an S2 7.3 meter...the on board sail drive is shot and althou
Maximum Motor Weight for '77 Oday 22 robverb at 1:29pm 05.31.14 Day Sailers 4/1843 I need a new motor for my 1977 O'day 22. I'm looking at a Tohatsu 5hp which weighs 58lbs. This seems
Bath faucets Alandubois at 12:28pm 05.31.14 Irwin 2/2432 Where can I find a bath shower faucet for my 1990 irwin38?
Leading lines aft around a pop top (2) $tingy Sailor at 10:55am 05.31.14 Catalina 22 12/1644 I spent the last week sailing with all our new running rigging and lines led aft. What a treat. The
All things being Equal.... capdabney at 10:27am 05.31.14 Catalina 22 13/1431 Looking to buy a C-22. Not sure which model I should pursue. I like the looks of the "New Design
Solar vent location on 23-2? Ziradog at 10:14am 05.31.14 Ask An Oday Owner 5/816 My 23-2 gets pretty humid during the week all shut up, so I decided to get a Nicro day/night solar v
Venture 22 mast downsize 1 foot, problems? tidal9 at 8:22am 05.31.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/822 My Venture 2-22 sailboat came with a welded mast (previous owner repair) and I am having trouble tru
Question on LED's jibes138 at 6:38am 05.31.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1367 I installed a LED anchor light yesterday and had a question regarding operation and design. After w
Did I get ripped off?? ChangsinLattitudes at 6:11am 05.31.14 Ask All Sailors 41/5051 After spring launching I noticed a wire had come off the float switch. It just dead ended after abo
Can I get away with a cheap inverter? sully75 at 5:36am 05.31.14 Musings With Maine Sail 11/3549 I have a very simple electrical system on my boat, no outboard, 1 100w panel, a Genasun controller a

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Shroud Protector Installation Project_Mayhem at 7:13pm 04.24.23 How are the shrouds chafing on your bimini? And a bimini or jib sheets are a lot easier and cheaper
Pearson 303 ; Mast Pad Eye Location OzmoLuxLucis at 6:59pm 04.24.23 I found the car to fit my Isomat mast at Rig-Rite, but it wasn't cheap: Isomat Spinnaker Cars
Can't get sanitation hose off diptube sydneybadger at 6:47pm 04.24.23 That assumes the the hose can turn on the black fitting, when the clamps are loose. Normally it wil
Can't get sanitation hose off diptube Leeward Rail at 6:32pm 04.24.23 believe the top white piece is glued, which could be part of the problem Even if the coupling is g
Tachometer needle broken - help smokey73 at 6:19pm 04.24.23 I don't think you need to worry about losing any memory when the battery is disconnected. It loo
More efficient way to clean gears? Rick Webb at 6:18pm 04.24.23 JP-4 does not stink It's perfumed I love the smell of JP-4 in the morning, it smells like victory.
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips RitSim at 6:05pm 04.24.23 I had to replace several plywood risers that were water damaged. I drew them in Draftsight (AutoCAD
Lubricating Through Hull Valves Terry Cox at 5:59pm 04.24.23 I need to check whether our valves have drain plugs for winterizing. If so, I should be able to work
Shroud Protector Installation dlochner at 5:54pm 04.24.23 At the minimum it does reduce chafe on my bimini and jib sheets How are the shrouds chafing on yo
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips dlochner at 5:53pm 04.24.23 I think I get it. Stick built has a wood frame and the hull is built around it. Pan built is a two
Keel material Project_Mayhem at 5:50pm 04.24.23 If the scrapyard has a magnet on their crane you'll find out in a hurry!
Shroud Protector Installation Project_Mayhem at 5:48pm 04.24.23 At the minimum it does reduce chafe on my bimini and jib sheets
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips bonkle at 5:47pm 04.24.23 The pan is a structural thing. Beneath the sole there are beams molded into the pans. On stick buil
Shroud Protector Installation dlochner at 5:43pm 04.24.23 Correct me if I'm wrong @dlochner, but I believe the shroud covers are made primarily to prevent a
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips (1) dlochner at 5:37pm 04.24.23 Ah I see. I didn't think about the v berth. I figured the top pan was a structural thing as opposed
Shroud Protector Installation Project_Mayhem at 5:31pm 04.24.23 Correct me if I'm wrong @dlochner, but I believe the shroud covers are made primarily to prevent a j
Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty Screen Saver at 5:27pm 04.24.23 There are some fundamental issues with weather offices seemingly around the world.. Modern day busin
What to do above the water line??? Project_Mayhem at 5:25pm 04.24.23
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips bonkle at 5:24pm 04.24.23 You have a pan. There appear to be a few places where the settee is supported by a plywood panel, h
Can't get sanitation hose off diptube sydneybadger at 5:23pm 04.24.23 White section looks like a rotating coupling ? If so you can simply turn it in and out as required.

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