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1976 Venture 222 Owners Manual Bud5613 at 2:49pm 05.21.14 Ask All Sailors 2/4378 Is there a copy of the owners manual for the 1976 Venture 222 available?
Replacing Hatch over motor - 1985 30-5 Turtleman at 2:47pm 05.21.14 Lancer 0/975 Hi all: I am the new owner of a Lancer 30-5 1985. There are several projects on the boat, but the o
Yet ANOTHER flag thread Kermit at 2:28pm 05.21.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 29/4022 My First Mate and I have finally* decided to get with the program and put the American Flag on the*
leak at the mast step anyneuvebucks at 2:23pm 05.21.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/887 When it is raining there is water coming from the inside of the mast ruining the adjacent floor boar
new boat? regan8212 at 2:22pm 05.21.14 Bristol 3/4957 This is my first sailboat and i have put a ton of work into it. I have been thinking about getting i
Quick & Easy Line Question. Maybe? Ward H at 1:24pm 05.21.14 Ask All Sailors 10/1417 Looking for which double braid rope has a more slippery surface so it moves through reefing cringles
anchoring hardware question (2) willsnow at 1:16pm 05.21.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1593 One of my upgrades this spring is a second anchor and new 200' rodes for both the fluke and claw. To
Bow Roller Retention Pin? davmarwood at 1:03pm 05.21.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/983 I need a retention pin for the bow roller on my 352. There is a round hole on the right side of the
charging problems while powering captainpat at 12:56pm 05.21.14 Big Boats 3/1238 When I purchased my 2003 Hunter 426 (44) in 2010 I found that the alternator was not charging during
Boom tent for older first 30E, preferably in the US shyamh at 12:23pm 05.21.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/824 Any recommendations for boom tent brands or makers in the US? I want one for my '83 First 30E Thank
Holding Tank Vent filters pfaffk at 11:52am 05.21.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1135 Good Afternoon, I am on the weekly e-mail distribution list for Active Captain web site and this we
deck fittings raye at 11:25am 05.21.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/3445 I have a 38m beneteau(1995)--the water fill caps have become worn, the top takes a tool that looks l
fuel tank brightstar at 11:13am 05.21.14 Ask An Oday Owner 0/460 Do I need to go through engine compartment to change 40 gal. Fuel tank?
Leaving dink in salt water for season advice RobG at 9:54am 05.21.14 Ask All Sailors 18/6144 Looks like a more challenging season this year with a seriously blown out back. I've thought a lot a
neat little item powsmias at 9:40am 05.21.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1531 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/20/tribord-easybreath-snorkel-mask_n_5355412.html
Racing in Central Pennsylvania Watercolors! at 8:26am 05.21.14 Catalina 22 0/544 This past weekend the lake sailing club (celebrating 50 years this year) sponsored a one design nati
Replace Bulkhead Compass markb_nc at 8:25am 05.21.14 Catalina 22 13/4383 I believe the time has come to "plug the hole" that currently hosts my compass. The problem, there
Tank won't pump out RogerinOrlando at 8:19am 05.21.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/4131 After 10 years+ having my Hunter 31, I have been having problems getting my tank to empty in recent
Refrigeration issue wyctoronto at 7:21am 05.21.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/766 I'm hearing an annoying buzz from the Adler Barber refrigeration unit. This buzz is on constantly ev
B43 Bow thruster Dave9854 at 6:58am 05.21.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/898 I have a 2008 B43 with a max power tunnel thruster. The unit turns on ' off without issue, but I can

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Corroding galvanized shackle Ralph Johnstone at 2:20pm 04.22.23
How many of you have satellite beacons or satellite phones when out on the ocean? brockangelo at 2:17pm 04.22.23 @Gene Neill Do you have a thread on the retrofit? I'd be curious to hear what all got replaced
Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty Don S/V ILLusion at 2:13pm 04.22.23
More efficient way to clean gears? rgranger at 2:04pm 04.22.23 It would be a poor idea to bathe the winch in US paraffin. :biggrin: :yikes: And we are back to
How long can a diesel sit idle? jviss at 2:01pm 04.22.23 I also notice that many of those same boats are also smokers, even when coming back from a long hot
How long can a diesel sit idle? Ralph Johnstone at 1:56pm 04.22.23 That doesn't address condensation inside the engine, and inside the fuel tank. He filled the fuel
Is BoatUS membership worth it? Benny17441 at 1:48pm 04.22.23 I have been a member for 20 years and never used for 'unlimited towing' or anything else. I think
What is the small cover above the rudder stock called? Benny17441 at 1:36pm 04.22.23 Sometimes it is hard to find replacement part fixtures for 20 year old boats. Different manufacture
Anyone Grow Their Own Herbs Benny17441 at 1:30pm 04.22.23 I buy the plants at my Home Depot Garden Center and there is nothing like fresh herbs, but I'm certa
Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty Tally Ho at 1:23pm 04.22.23
Bilge Hose Benny17441 at 1:19pm 04.22.23 Bilge hoses are measured by inside diameter. A 3/4 " hose would be more than adequate for bilge dis
LPG tank Hunter 39 Tally Ho at 1:12pm 04.22.23
More efficient way to clean gears? dlochner at 12:45pm 04.22.23 After 17 years of retirement maybe I have too much time on my hands but I am often looking for som
How long can a diesel sit idle? jviss at 12:23pm 04.22.23
Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F jviss at 12:20pm 04.22.23 It could be a short in the wiring. The wiring harness from the control panel to the engine compar
2022 Lake Michigan Sailing Trip - St. Joseph, Holland, Chicago, Michigan City Tally Ho at 12:08pm 04.22.23 Nice video. I bought my current boat from a guy in Holland, MI. Sailed her SW to East Chicago Ma
I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? Brian D at 12:06pm 04.22.23 Brian d? As in explosive, just blow it up? One in the same. :biggrin:
Weather forecast... Tally Ho at 11:59am 04.22.23
Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F Benny17441 at 11:53am 04.22.23 It could be a short in the wiring. The wiring harness from the control panel to the engine compart
Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F JoeWhite at 11:51am 04.22.23 I had that problem. It was due to excessive engine vibration which would shake and ground the high w

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