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sail numbers from hunter Mike 1 at 4:48pm 06.23.14 The Cherubini Hunters 16/5564 I came across what I think are the original Vector sails for my 1982 H27. They do not look like th
Teak Restoration: What about the bungs? Ziggler at 4:29pm 06.23.14 Ask All Sailors 11/3144 With all the hardware stripped from the deck, it seems an opportune time to varnish the teak handrai
drawer under table? Gene Neill at 4:27pm 06.23.14 Catalina 22 2/834 Like this one: http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/517_22/teak-drawer-for-under-dinette-
Fold in half???? hero4theday at 3:50pm 06.23.14 Trailer Sailors 6/2441 I was browsing Craigslist and saw this. I've never seen a boat fold in half. http://knoxville.cr
Revuild or replace? (1) rblevens at 2:42pm 06.23.14 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1057 77285.vB
Beware of Odorlos! Terrel01 at 1:58pm 06.23.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 26/30541 I just want warn people that using the chemical called Odorlos can result in disaster. I used the p
Owners manual for O'day 26 sandersmills at 1:38pm 06.23.14 Day Sailers 2/1697 I need to get the owners manual for my O'day 26, detailing rigging, stepping mast etc. Anyone have o
air conditioner installation hunter 28.5 linecreek at 1:22pm 06.23.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1364 Posting again. I cannot find my post from earlier today. Trying to get input on installing a Sears
Making Room On The Stern Rail of a 376 (2) robertsapp at 1:06pm 06.23.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1109 We were trying to figure out how to make room on the sternrail of the 1997 376 we just bought for al
My 1980 Hunter 30 rennovation (2) Fuligule at 12:41pm 06.23.14 Mid-Size Boats 176/37887 Hi everyone, Here are a few pictures and a modest presentation of my last project who became a fami
De-Masted (2) DHaranSailor at 12:33pm 06.23.14 Ask An Oday Owner 20/3035 Hello, We had some wind on Saturday night in Chicago and I lost my mast during the rain storm.
I-30 fresh water tank issue (1) nestorph at 12:22pm 06.23.14 Islander 5/3362 I just replaced the water pump. The boat was on the hard during the winter and apparently I didn't
Replacing Lewmar Portlights runamuk at 12:19pm 06.23.14 Ask All Sailors 10/3842 I'm getting ready to replace six of the Lewmar portlights on my Beneteau Oceanis 321. I plan on us
Cruise and Carry Air Conditioner Bob4203 at 12:01pm 06.23.14 Catalina 30 7/6552 I do not see the Cruise and Carry Air Conditioner advertised on West Marine anymore. Are they still
New Bed - Topper+Cushion, Latex Pad/Mattress, or Froli + jpeac2 at 9:59am 06.23.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/5945 All - I have fallen deep into the bedding wormhole reading a lot of the threads across this site
Hunter 36 owners - ice box Alctel at 9:48am 06.23.14 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1580 What did you guys do about the absolutely massive, uninsulated icebox in front of the batteries?
Bottom paint , and rigging cost LA area Rug7236 at 8:59am 06.23.14 Catalina 22 13/3579 My wife and I bought a 2004 22 MKII last year and have yet to get it into the water ( hectic work sc
Entrance Way Hatch Cover for 19' Oday misslady at 8:57am 06.23.14 Ask An Oday Owner 1/773 Hi! I looking for 19 foot Entrance Way Hatch Cover for my 19 Foot Mariner ODay. Please advise
To buy or Not To Buy OS2Dude at 8:51am 06.23.14 Mid-Size Boats 7/1358 My wife and I were looking at a used 2006 Hunter 33 that a loacal sailing club is selling. It looks
interior vinyl trim Mike 01 at 8:23am 06.23.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1811 The adhesive foam backing for the interior vinyl of my 1988 Beneteau 28.5 basically disintegrated.

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Sourcing window lenses Hayden Watson at 9:09am 08.28.23 I have a 1985 Catalina 30 and I would like to replace the window lenses on the 8 fixed windows. Cat
Sourcing window lenses Berkeley 30 at 9:07am 08.28.23 I'm not sure they're different. I just replaced mine with the CD lenses (I have 1987), but accordi
Sourcing window lenses jonelli at 9:05am 08.28.23 I'm not sure they're different. I just replaced mine with the CD lenses (I have 1987), but accordin
Coolant Leak - Exchanger? Ralph Johnstone at 8:58am 08.28.23 I like the simplified pressure test you're suggesting. As I always say, start simple and work you
Impact driver on window screws? Hayden Watson at 8:57am 08.28.23 I have found that an impact driver will do less damage to the screws than will a hand screw driver o
Impact driver on window screws? kappykaplan at 8:53am 08.28.23 And I have a new tool! What could be better? :plus:
Impact driver on window screws? Berkeley 30 at 8:47am 08.28.23 The power impact driver took the screws out like a knife going through butter. And I have a new tool
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 Davidasailor26 at 8:37am 08.28.23 My biggest worry now is the keel and the keel bolts. def going to get a haul out and have the keel
DIY Electronics? Davidasailor26 at 8:30am 08.28.23 I wonder about the "volt signal" terminal. Does that mean one can only monitor one battery's voltag
Coolant Leak - Exchanger? jssailem at 8:22am 08.28.23 starting up the engine saw a glassy film on the water which is highly likely the missing antifreez
Coolant Leak - Exchanger? capta at 8:11am 08.28.23 First thing I'd do is check the oil. If it isn't milky, then move on to tasting whether the water th
Coolant Leak - Exchanger? dmdiehl64 at 8:11am 08.28.23 It's a Yanmar 3GM30F. I like the simplified pressure test you're suggesting. The one recommended in
Comparing Boat Specs - Apache 37 jssailem at 8:07am 08.28.23 :plus: with @rgranger on the specs. You want to be smooth in chop you need a boat that will be bigg
Coolant Leak - Exchanger? Ralph Johnstone at 7:46am 08.28.23 WHAT IS THE ENGINE ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Try a pressure test before tearing into pulling the HE as you coul
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 dLj at 7:32am 08.28.23 Any idea why your engine has two alternators ? Redundancy or just better to have two smaller alts
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 garymalmgren at 7:24am 08.28.23 In a few years I'll take a loan and buy a nicer boat when I know more about what makes a good sailbo
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25 Scott T-Bird at 7:03am 08.28.23 Speaking directly about the Catalina 30, I think it would be very difficult to find a better boat in
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 Ralph Johnstone at 7:00am 08.28.23 my engine alternators (I have two). Any idea why your engine has two alternators ? Redundancy or
Comparing Boat Specs - Apache 37 (1) rgranger at 6:51am 08.28.23 If you scroll down on the "sailboatdata.com" page for the boat you are looking for to the "Sailboat
Groko K backfills somewhat and handle moves CrispyCringle at 6:41am 08.28.23 Thanks all. Great suggestions. Peggie, thanks for all of your info. I dont think the unit is very

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