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Install cleat on Toe-rail??? (1) Ed H at 6:26am 05.28.14 The Cherubini Hunters 15/4285 This spring I added an anchor roller on the bow and had to move the single large cleat to the port
Wiring a 120V refrigerator to 12V Hunter345 at 6:07am 05.28.14 Big Boats 12/10909 Hello sailors, Does anyone have experience wiring a small refrigerator from the 120v inverter to th
leak in stern newboatowner at 5:03am 05.28.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1336 Good morning to all early risers. I have been trying to trouble shoot the origin of a leak that ap
Maxwell windlass C36MKii hwy1sail at 10:56pm 05.27.14 Big Boats 1/1091 Anyone know where I can find the plastic/fiber tensioner that is located inside the Maxwell Windlass
The Petlowany Principle Brian D at 10:47pm 05.27.14 SSB and Ham Operators 0/6426 Ever hear of Bill Petlowany, K6NO? Neither have I until I stumbled on some web pages while researchi
Inflatable repair njlarry at 9:46pm 05.27.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1216 Unrolled my PVC inflatable recently and discovered two rodent chewed holes, one 3 inch and the other
Important things I learned this weekend davejet at 8:14pm 05.27.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/764 I learned WestMarine has 2 free stickers required for my 31' Hunter required warnings about garbage
Cal 21 cockpit set up (5) Pcalvin1966 at 7:32pm 05.27.14 Cal 2/4824 Need some help setting up the main/boom on our Cal21. Is this right???
How many Eclipse Owners here? Al Santini at 7:29pm 05.27.14 Com-Pac 6/7430 Hello everyone. I actually just stumbled onto the Com Pac side of the site. I have been on the Pre
Best Practice To Terminate Wiring for Keel Stepped Mast Doug in Lakeview at 6:46pm 05.27.14 Ask All Sailors 4/3565 What is Best Practice To Terminate Wiring for Keel Stepped Mast? Hi All, Is the following doab
Looking for Main an Jib Sails rlearn at 6:39pm 05.27.14 Ask An Oday Owner 2/796 We have reciently purcased a 1961 rebuilt 15.8 ft Osprey Oday fiberglass sailboat in hope to learn h
apelco 360 fish finder manual mick hodapp at 6:12pm 05.27.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2105 hello folks, if someone out there has a link on the apelco 360 manual could you please post it for m
Electrics Intermittent on Cat.30 neilcarroll at 6:03pm 05.27.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1780 Recently on my 1987 Catalina 30 the electrics began to be intermittent. When the radio and NAV were
Ha Ha - not funny kamper at 5:48pm 05.27.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/1722 Not sure if this has been discussed, but I suggest no Baja Ha ha event this year as protest against
New to me 40.7 yachtsman at 4:07pm 05.27.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1173 Any info appreciated. Upgrades etc. Dare I say keel repairs! Still have the Hunter 260 tho. Fan
shift cable on 376 Mark Juetten at 3:59pm 05.27.14 Big Boats 5/1544 I believe it is time to replace my shift cable on our hunter 376 1996 year . I hope someone knows th
New Trailer for the Mariner supercub at 3:49pm 05.27.14 Day Sailers 0/624 My trailer is rusted out, I was thinking about a Venture aluminum bunk trailer, 21 ft in length, 298
bottom Paint John11936 at 3:27pm 05.27.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/913 Getting ready for new bottom job. Did the sand blast and epoxy barrier coat last time. I plan to pow
Question for the brain trust (2) Phil Herring at 3:00pm 05.27.14 Ask All Sailors 23/2702 These winch covers were new in August of 2013 and have been on the boat one winter. This looks li
Solar vent bedding/sealant Cest La Vie at 2:40pm 05.27.14 Musings With Maine Sail 15/3826 I am about to replace an aging Nicro stainless solar vent in my forward hatch. As the proper hole i

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A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Stu Jackson at 9:04pm 07.26.23 The raw water pump is leaking still. At the risk of admitting to not going back to find out if you
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Michael Davis at 9:02pm 07.26.23 That sounds like progress is being made! Soon ,John ,soon.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 8:40pm 07.26.23 I have been at the boat for 2days. While the engine is in the boat and the shaft basically aligned,
How do you prove you can sail a boat? Daveinet at 7:32pm 07.26.23 For me I took the state boater safety course (online). Seems like it was free and some small amoun
Newport anchorages TimFromLI at 7:22pm 07.26.23 Last summer, we stayed on a mooring at TPG Conanicut marina in Jamestown, they have a ferry over to
Hunter 38 Cowl Vent quadrille38 at 6:39pm 07.26.23 218180 218183 SS everywhere. The toilet seat is the absolute worst on cold mornings :yikes: . 21
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jaysweet at 6:28pm 07.26.23 Mid-July, shimd-July. How goes the adventure, John? Inquiring minds and all...
Newport anchorages Bob S at 6:27pm 07.26.23 Greg How crazy is Block? Thinking of heading there Monday. The weather looks nasty Thursday gusting
I need a good chili recipe... jviss at 6:27pm 07.26.23 Thank you, Rick!
I need a good chili recipe... Rick D at 6:18pm 07.26.23 Please, let me know your best chili recipes! I will ultimately eat it with beans, and prefer con c
I need a good chili recipe... jviss at 6:11pm 07.26.23 is this to be served while under way? No, not necessarily.
Covert holding tank to auxiliary diesel tank. dLj at 6:08pm 07.26.23 This is an interesting thread. I am particularly facinated by @dLj 's "pony" tank. Does the sadd
I need a good chili recipe... jon hansen at 5:35pm 07.26.23 is this to be served while under way?
Newport anchorages jviss at 4:35pm 07.26.23 Actually, there's a really good dinghy dock at the North end of the harbor, but it's a long walk to
I need a good chili recipe... shemandr at 4:12pm 07.26.23 Old El Paso Chile got me through college. It's "Iow grade dog food" but gassed up with some Tabasco
Newport anchorages (2) Rich Stidger at 4:02pm 07.26.23 Greg, Here is where I have anchored previously, albeit a long time ago (see first chart). I recall t
Hunter 49 Rudder Question Georgedoyle at 3:58pm 07.26.23 I wonder if I should squirt some adhesive in there.
Covert holding tank to auxiliary diesel tank. (1) rgranger at 3:52pm 07.26.23 This is an interesting thread. I am particularly facinated by @dLj 's "pony" tank. Does the saddl
I need a good chili recipe... jviss at 3:44pm 07.26.23 Texas Brisket Chili - Did this awhile back. Was fantastic. Texas Brisket Chili Recipe \| Urban Cowg
I need a good chili recipe... jviss at 3:43pm 07.26.23 My 5 star recipe is attached. You can adjust as needed. Yummy. Jim... Thank you!

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