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apelco 360 fish finder manual mick hodapp at 6:12pm 05.27.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2136 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 7/1792 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 16/1728 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 5/1189 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 5/1585 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 0/643 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 2/925 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 23/2720 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 15/3900 I am about to replace an aging Nicro stainless solar vent in my forward hatch. As the proper hole i
Ovens amontem at 2:32pm 05.27.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1019 Does anyone have any places where I might search for oven parts for my 1986 Beneteau First375Electro
Propeller Change amontem at 2:30pm 05.27.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/995 I have a 1986 Beneteau First 375 with a 28 HP Volvo Penta 3 cylinder engine. I wish to change out my
An arctic voyage. (1) lokiii at 2:29pm 05.27.14 Day Sailers 2/1290 What is my wife dressed for on a sunny California day?
masthead wind vane dfrancis23 at 2:24pm 05.27.14 Parts Search 1/1178 Looking for a masthead wind vane that will work with my simrad is20 wind Guage. Anybody have one or
Cheapskate waste tank vent filter (2) Ken Cross at 2:01pm 05.27.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1757 I'm posting this here knowing it may belong in the holding tank area. I put it here because I felt m
Hunter 29.5 rig tension chitradurga at 1:58pm 05.27.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1536 Is there a general rule of thumb for tensioning the rig on a Hunter 29.5 used mostly as a day sailer
6" Recessed LED Light Fixture Wisp at 1:55pm 05.27.14 Big Boats 19/5485 So I had a burned out 6" recessed LED in my daughter's cabin. When I purchased a new one to replace
Manual Bible Pump Question s/v Sweet Laraine at 1:50pm 05.27.14 Catalina 30 6/1605 Manual Bilge Pump Question My '76 30 just had the manual bilge pump die. Unrepairable. I'm thinking
Windlass installation Hunter Legend 37.5 LegendAiry at 12:46pm 05.27.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1836 Looking to install an electric windlass on Hunter Legend 37.5. Does anyone have recommendations or
gauges tzuelke at 11:41am 05.27.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/971 I could use some help. This weekend I emptied the holding tank on my Hunter 27 and everything work
structural question caseylpz at 11:06am 05.27.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/773 The bulkhead wood that supports the bed in the front of my 84' H23 is rotten and moldy. If I remove

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Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? Barnacle Bill at 2:56pm 08.15.23 I believe it is an old Nicro Fico "H" track, which is quite antiquated. The bearings really are jus
Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Extinguisher in engine compartment, Hunter 33 2006 Scott B at 2:56pm 08.15.23 From the Sea-Fire site under dealers Control Fire Systems63a Advance Rd.Toronto Ontario M8Z 2S6 Pho
Sailing post heart attack Barnacle Bill at 2:50pm 08.15.23 I know people who have had much more severe heart damage than you and they still sail. Unless you ar
pros and cons of adjusting valves... dave_and_dd at 2:49pm 08.15.23 Well said. At least I can't say RTFM.... Ha! I took that away from youz guyz! But you could have
Furling main, halyard replacement Hunter 33 2006 Scott B at 2:48pm 08.15.23 Thank you kbgunn, I will check if any of the lines you suggested are available here in Canada. Go
pros and cons of adjusting valves... dave_and_dd at 2:47pm 08.15.23 Hey, thanks guys for the comments. Yep, I know it's recommended and I know it isn't all that diffic
Thoughts on chart tables? Barnacle Bill at 2:46pm 08.15.23 You can do what you want with your boat, but I think a chart table is a good place to have your lapt
TO H41 OWNERS, GALLEY LIGHT Ralph Johnstone at 2:09pm 08.15.23 First let me ask exactly how you measured the voltage at the headlamp which we call just the "lamp".
We just closed on Hull 45, we are so excited, we are Long Island NY based if anyone is around please let me know . Stu Jackson at 2:00pm 08.15.23 I thought you would chime in on this post and I was surprised you didn't. :) I'll ask again: why
Rowing a 22 Rltgold at 1:52pm 08.15.23 I found the oars & Paddles through NRS.com. Now to try and find oarlocks that slide into the top of
Top Down Furler JRacer at 1:38pm 08.15.23 The roller frame is more than up to the task. If you crafted a "U" shaped piece that mounted to the
Top Down Furler JRacer at 1:31pm 08.15.23 If you are too worried about it, you could mount a Dyneema bobstay that has a reinforced pad eye on
Top Down Furler Meriachee at 1:27pm 08.15.23 Thanks for the feedback. I have a Selden Pole and Ring and a Selden Top down furler. Have not insta
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? tfox2069 at 1:13pm 08.15.23 I've had a comar for several years to send AIS data to an ipad, or my phone. Easy setup, works fi
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? tfox2069 at 1:11pm 08.15.23 Yacht Devices YDWG 02 NMEA 2000 WiFi Gateway is a pretty nice, and easy to use device that plugs sea
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? JBP-PA at 1:10pm 08.15.23 Signal K is a new open source standard for network integration. There is a device called iKommunicat
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? pipedream at 1:04pm 08.15.23 I've had a comar for several years to send AIS data to an ipad, or my phone. Easy setup, works fin
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Anchored87 at 12:59pm 08.15.23 Thanks, @Leeward Rail !
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 12:51pm 08.15.23 what is a typical price in the NE US to purchase new halyard / wiring Wiring would depend on what
Its funny Friday! WayneH at 12:50pm 08.15.23 I don't understand what's wrong with this photo? Looks right to me! dj He didn't trim the end of

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