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Need some help with a leak (1) sdelaney at 7:01am 05.16.14 Big Boats 3/814 I've got rain water coming in to my Hunter 356 below the forward starboard triangular window. I'm su
National Harbor, Washington DC (4) Doc_holiday at 6:54am 05.16.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/622 Rating a couple nights at the Gaylord Resort in Washington DC at the national harbor. Thought for a
Passage 42 Rudder omccall at 3:31am 05.16.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/740 Any one have pictures of the Rudder quadrant set-up on the inside for passage 42?
Left hand prop? Jongleur at 11:20pm 05.15.14 Catalina 30 6/2502 Does the M25XP need a left handed prop? What would happen if one were put on it?
Cutting a acrylic companionway door daleyellin at 9:46pm 05.15.14 Day Sailers 20/6427 I have an acrylic companionway door/divider on my O'Day 222. It takesupalotof space to store. Any
French sailboat ''TAO'' sinks in Atlantic vimocam at 8:43pm 05.15.14 Ask All Sailors 6/5228 Here is a link of the USCG about the rescue and sinking of the French sailboat named ''TAO''. Many
Old bottom paint jshanley at 7:41pm 05.15.14 Ask An Oday Owner 12/3574 My 1980 22 has a layer of red paint below the waterline. It's a flat paint that rubs off fairly easy
Hunter 27 Navigation Light Question stollo770 at 4:42pm 05.15.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/1347 Hello, I am the owner of a 1979 Hunter 27. I recently bought it and I am trying to fix some of the
carpetw? bryan crites at 4:41pm 05.15.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/874 Any boat owners carpet a portion of the cabin floor? If so could you post photos of such?
Painting Equipment? Seattle/Everett Ringoparr at 4:07pm 05.15.14 Parts Search 3/2628 I'm planning on painting the hull of my cat27. This will be my first go at it. I've watched countl
Stern Ladder Jongleur at 3:32pm 05.15.14 Catalina 30 5/1393 Where can I get a simple stern ladder for my C30? I've looked around at other boats and see them
First 375 strut repair Live Wire at 2:59pm 05.15.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/720 Does anyone have some advice on strut repair for this model? Its loose and causing some vibration. T
31 O'Day water tank clbell at 1:13pm 05.15.14 Ask All Sailors 6/989 Need information about removing and replacing existing 26 gallon water tank.
Installing a temperature gauge in Hunter 36 cockpit deacm at 12:06pm 05.15.14 Big Boats 12/1799 There is room in the existing panel to install one back by the starboard rear winch. Is there a way
Has anyone installed a Raymarine AIS in their Hunter 36? deacm at 12:04pm 05.15.14 Big Boats 4/1164 The installer and I are trying to figure out where to put everything. A couple of questions: 1. M
Boat insurance mmhewes at 10:28am 05.15.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1182 Greetings All, We are looking at buying a new (used) boat; C42 1999 or newer. So off we go sa
Doyle Cradle Cover bobjames at 9:47am 05.15.14 Catalina 310 5/3157 I have a love-hate affair with my Dutchman system and as I age gracefully I find myself wanting to a
Tiller for Macgregor 26X Helvio at 9:13am 05.15.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/795 Hi Everyone, I am looking for a idea for convert my 26X for tiller. If someone has any idea fro des
yet another nav light question kpgraci at 8:34am 05.15.14 Ask All Sailors 22/3971 The COLREGS offer a variety of options for navigation lights on a < 12m sailboat, but as I already h
Catalina 270 on a lift-can't contact Catalina suznhenz at 8:34am 05.15.14 Mid-Size Boats 6/2257 Hi - I am preparing to purchase a 1993 Catalina 270 and am planning on storing it on our 8000 pound

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WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS Project_Mayhem at 11:23am 04.21.23 That's a great idea. And I was thinking this morning that I will tape a furring strip (or something
Rudder stock bushings Avi at 11:12am 04.21.23 Any idea where I can find a new bushing? And why do you think I have this side play at the bottom of
I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? Thaniel at 11:11am 04.21.23 Where ChatGPT seems to trip up more is in precision fact based answers. Yes. I asked it for the l
How long can a diesel sit idle? Dalliance at 11:08am 04.21.23 My boat is stored for winter, on the hard, for almost six months a year without issue. The engine i
More efficient way to clean gears? OBG at 11:00am 04.21.23
Rudder stock bushings dlochner at 10:56am 04.21.23 The bushing looks in a fair shape is it supposed to have another one down the tube or there is on
More efficient way to clean gears? JamesG161 at 10:33am 04.21.23 You cannot even buy a 12oz can of R134A anywhere in the state. It was outlawed by our dear state go
Folding Prop tfox2069 at 10:28am 04.21.23 - H36 shaft is 1" - Switching from fixed three-bladed prop to Flex-o-Fold 3-blade was one of the bes
Hunter 306 vertical play on Rudder Stock.......how to fix? (1) JamesG161 at 10:14am 04.21.23 My quadrant and steering is very different. But if want a picture I do not know of shims for a rudde
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS SuzyOneSock at 10:08am 04.21.23 That's a great idea. And I was thinking this morning that I will tape a furring strip (or something)
How long can a diesel sit idle? Ralph Johnstone at 9:53am 04.21.23 Or would it be worth paying someone to come in and run it for 10 minutes once a month? Worst thin
2004 H41 In-Mast Furling--New Mainsail: Leech battens or no? tfox2069 at 9:48am 04.21.23 I have a 2008 H36 with round battens - can anyone point me toward a decent source for flat - boat i
More efficient way to clean gears? rgranger at 9:43am 04.21.23 last fall I picked up nine 64oz bottles for $1.99 each... Pro-tip! Thnx
Corroding galvanized shackle Ralph Johnstone at 9:37am 04.21.23 Or simply get a pool noodle, But where's the craftsmanship, the artistry, the flair in applying s
Yanmar 2GM20F Fuel Lines, High or Low pressure? Ralph Johnstone at 9:30am 04.21.23 To add my 2 cents I'd say that people who want to add the OB type hand pump want to do so because t
What is the small cover above the rudder stock called? Ralph Johnstone at 9:11am 04.21.23 but in an emergency a cover that you can remove with NO TOOLS would be an advantage IMHO. Well, a
I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? Leeward Rail at 9:09am 04.21.23 I suspect it wanted to write many pages more, but knew it would be a lost cause in the end anyway.
How long can a diesel sit idle? jssailem at 9:07am 04.21.23 Check your Engine Manual for instructions on long term engine storage. Yanmar for their 3JH4E offer
Rudder stock bushings (1) Avi at 9:02am 04.21.23 This is the packing after I removed it. Looks like three layers of open rings
Rudder stock bushings (1) Avi at 9:00am 04.21.23 The bushing looks in a fair shape is it supposed to have another one down the tube or there is onl

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