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Shortening one rudder pintle on H23 isaksp00 at 7:55am 07.12.14 Smaller Boats 7/1428 The pintles on my H23 are the exact same length, so installing the rudder means you have to line up
Mounting Teak Handholds Question (1) Ward H at 7:51am 07.12.14 Ask All Sailors 12/2033 How deep can I set the machine screw head on a single loop teak handhold? Put another way, can I d
H260 cabin floor wet under wood floor abk at 5:29am 07.12.14 Smaller Boats 11/2266 The boat is a H 26 not a H260. When I step on the wood floor in front of the galley it is wet and
Beneteau 36 cc tomfoolery at 10:41pm 07.11.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/10771 We are looking for our fifth sailboat, our previous four were Catalinas however we are looking at a
C-22 "Catalina's to Catalina" Cruise CaptDon01 at 9:32pm 07.11.14 Catalina 22 0/714 Check out the latest C-22 "Mainbrace". Click on to download the latest issue. We'll need to start ge
Outboard question. gary at 8:12pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 7/1025 So I just spent a small fortune getting my outboard repaired. The salt water had corroded the water
Brand new sailor - Hunter 170 raleighhunter170 at 8:03pm 07.11.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/2175 I know I'm a bit late in the game, but I have wanted to own/sail my own boat for 15 years, and am fi
fuel prices new england gettinthere at 5:27pm 07.11.14 Destinations 18/3922 We usually try to top up diesel at Point Judith. Any other relatively decent places to buy? Newport
H26 CB Bracket Bracket Saga-The Verdict (1) BrianW at 4:32pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 17/1716 I've had an on-going saga with my H26 centerboard bracket removal. The 3/4" CB bracket bolt would no
82 Hunter 22 mast pin diameter tinkturtle at 4:23pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 5/937 Bought a 82 Hunter 22 a few months back. All the kid activities are done so I started tinkering with
Capri 18 Bilge Pump smallboatrestoration at 3:47pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 6/1648 Anyone have recommendations on a bilge pump for the Capri 18. And does the hose in the bilge by th
SBO burgee (1) Phil Herring at 3:46pm 07.11.14 Ask All Sailors 1/1217 We haven't talked about these in a while (except in the other thread by RAD from last night) so I fi
Greetings from Eastern Washington (1) There and back again at 3:46pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 10/1583 This is my first post on the site, no questions this time, but I will have plenty in the future! I h
Soft Floor 1998 170 billbarrett at 2:51pm 07.11.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1459 I am new at sailing. My first boat is a 1998 hunter 170. I have been told that the bottom is soft. I
*free 1980 Hunter 28'for Parts angryskipper at 2:49pm 07.11.14 Parts Search 1/1526 FREE * 1980 HUNTER 28'Remove for Parts** My Plans when I bought her was to raise the top
To Bond or NOT to Bond Anonymous 121765 at 2:07pm 07.11.14 Ask All Sailors 14/1923 I know I will get alot of flack on this subject however, I can only relate to what I have learned '
New mast light for a C-27? smosh at 1:46pm 07.11.14 Mid-Size Boats 5/1814 While the mast is down, i figured i'd put a new light on...i have no idea if the current one works,
Replacing the rollers while the boat is safely moored (2) keary N at 1:31pm 07.11.14 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1056 'D like to replace the keel rollers this summer. Wanting to stay with the current configuration, be
Should I drill more holes in the mast? (3) Ziggler at 12:58pm 07.11.14 Ask All Sailors 7/5302 I'm upgrading spreader brackets for mast (not optional, the old system was deadly). As you can see i
mast light bulb Justin_NSA at 12:04pm 07.11.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/915 Couldn't find it in the Search. BWY database doesn't work. Does anyone know the bulb type for the ma

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Car Accident Stu Jackson at 1:54pm 09.01.23 so hoping they don't total my car! I love it so. What is this mystery love of yours?
VHF Radio Crashes on 25 Watt Setting jviss at 1:53pm 09.01.23 We disconnected the antenna and then tried to transmit Bad idea. Will blow the output stage on mo
Rope to anchor chain attachment Stu Jackson at 1:51pm 09.01.23 I've had both. No windlass. Older setup was a rope to chain splice. Worked great over bow roller.
DC panel led indicator stopped working jviss at 1:51pm 09.01.23 I wonder why they even put these bulbs on electrical panels. They really are only indicators that t
Car Accident jviss at 1:49pm 09.01.23 People still wear watches?!? Riveting injury. Glad you're OK, Rich got that right. Relax and kic
Rope to anchor chain attachment jviss at 1:47pm 09.01.23 I think a chain splice is the best, simplest, most reliable and economical solution. I've made thes
Car Accident Stu Jackson at 1:46pm 09.01.23 People still wear watches?!? Riveting injury. Glad you're OK, Rich got that right. Relax and kick
DC panel led indicator stopped working dlochner at 1:41pm 09.01.23 LEDs don't work for ever and the wires connecting them about 22 or 24 ga. The wire is easily broken.
Rope to anchor chain attachment dlochner at 1:06pm 09.01.23 There is nothing wrong with using a high quality shackle (Crosby) in your situation. It also allows
VHF Radio Crashes on 25 Watt Setting JBP-PA at 12:59pm 09.01.23 That would probably work. As David said, you want to have a big safety margin, especially with cheap
DC panel led indicator stopped working Phil Mac at 12:53pm 09.01.23 Thanks! I couldn't find the part on the Beneteau spare parts site but the Blue Sea one is available
Rope to anchor chain attachment BigEasy at 12:52pm 09.01.23 is a direct rope to chain splice better than using an eye splice around a thimble and an appropria
Need advice re: odor fighting and an abandoned macerator pump Hayden Watson at 12:34pm 09.01.23
DC panel led indicator stopped working BigEasy at 12:26pm 09.01.23 the indicator LED for the refrigeration switch on the DC panel had stopped working. The circuit s
CL1 4 RBand at 12:23pm 09.01.23 Looks like I am missing the main cleat/pulley that attaches to the Barney post
VHF Radio Crashes on 25 Watt Setting Davidasailor26 at 12:17pm 09.01.23
VHF Radio Crashes on 25 Watt Setting arcadiahunter28 at 12:10pm 09.01.23 Something like this? Idealy 12VDC 8.33AMP 100Watts LED Driver,Waterproof IP67 LED Power Supply Low V
VHF Radio Crashes on 25 Watt Setting arcadiahunter28 at 12:09pm 09.01.23
DC panel led indicator stopped working Phil Mac at 12:08pm 09.01.23 I'm going to be back on the boat on sunday so I'll have a look then. I always worry about random el
DC panel led indicator stopped working Phil Mac at 12:08pm 09.01.23 Could be a simple as a broken lead. Send pics of the back of the panel detailing that circuit's s

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