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Beginner Sailing Books SailAwayGirl at 6:03pm 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 22/439 Hi, I had a young lady ask me what books to read as a new sailor who is looking to do some blue w
Rebuilding my VHF system sully75 at 5:45pm 01.08.14 Musings With Maine Sail 13/4582 Hello All, My 2nd post in two days. Hope that's ok. I have a Standard Horizon VHF. I ended u
Recommended fresh wateer electric head rlamb at 5:17pm 01.08.14 Big Boats 9/1323 I am replacing my Jabasco manual heads in my Hunter 466t with pressurized electric heads. I have lo
hand cranking m25xp for an emergency start jameswelden at 4:32pm 01.08.14 Catalina 30 6/3068 I have a 1988 Catalina 30 with m25xp diesel engine -- I would like to know if there is a way to han
Advice BWagner at 2:02pm 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 13/1805 Hi, I need some advice. I have a through-hull that has begun seeping slightly around the plywood
Latest On Mexican Boat Holds Rick D at 1:12pm 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 49/9021 Here is a link to the latest news (as reported by a west coast sailing mag editor): http://www.latit
Bottom paint for fresh water Bob4203 at 12:55pm 01.08.14 Catalina 30 21/5183 I plan on taking the old gal out this spring for a fresh bottom and wax, but I never researched what
water ballast tank vent plug lvflier64 at 12:53pm 01.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/3491 Hi, Im looking at buying a 26d and noticed that the vent plug is missing, where can i get a replace
safety net Walter Bostic at 11:54am 01.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1922 Is there a net made or a device to cover the hole under the seat to the motor well. I accidently kn
For Those in SoCal re: N2E Rick D at 10:41am 01.08.14 Racing 0/2739 If you are thinking of doing the Newport Beach to Ensenada race this year, and have heard rumors abo
Saying Hello ! (1) 91d28 at 10:10am 01.08.14 C&C 8/3022 New to this forum and wanting to say Hello .. just purchased 1976 C'C 25 Mk1. Only addition I will
Am I Crazy augustmoon at 9:59am 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 21/2650 My wife would like to retire at the end of 2014. She will not draw her municipal retirement until la
Hunter Packing Gland (1) Warren Milberg at 9:45am 01.08.14 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/1017 OEM Hunter white derlin packing gland for 1" shaft. In good condition. Packing is just about new.
In hull transducer/depth sounder 1980 H27 David21149 at 8:59am 01.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/4860 Pls advise best/affordable in hull transducers/depth sounders for my 1980 Hunter 27. Hummingbird s
Don't need that hole anymore! 2sticks at 8:18am 01.08.14 Bigger Boats 12/1286 We've been aboard now for close to 2 mos. and the projects are many, varied and actually gettin' don
SH GX 2150 AIS Matrix+ Ken13559 at 7:16am 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1661 Finally got my SH AIS VHF radio. Setting up now. I need advise. I'm connecting an old Garmin 12XL gp
What motor are you using on your C-22? Gene Neill at 6:54am 01.08.14 Catalina 22 23/3105 I have a choice right now: I own a 1983 Johnson Sailmaster 7.5HP, and a 1987 Yamaha 4HP. Both are tw
recharge your inner batteries, nice TV series sailormanbigd at 5:43am 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1127 Just recieved an email invite to Latts and Atts tv. If you are feeling down about the weather and no
Venture Cat 15 capnkev at 5:36am 01.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2058 Hi all I just got a Venture Cat 15 straight hull boat. Its in pieces but I have most of the parts. I
Pipe or hose Meriachee at 12:18am 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1239 We're considering replacing the old piping in the head, and I've read in a number of places that usi

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McLube........ McLeak? (1) Leeward Rail at 8:04am 09.07.22 I use the Blaster Dry Lube with teflon on my garage door. It worked great for that but leaves whit
McLube........ McLeak? Leeward Rail at 8:02am 09.07.22 these search results hit a good thread: https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffcm&q=Where%27s+the+PTFE%3F+McLub
Installing Air Conditioning in Hunter 356 / 36 (4) tfox2069 at 7:36am 09.07.22 Here's the screenshots from the H36 manual showing everything. The pump location is just forward of
Installing Air Conditioning in Hunter 356 / 36 JamesG161 at 7:24am 09.07.22 The AC system layout is in your Owners Manual here.. H 356 Jim...
37.5 1991 mast base plate Hans Baart at 7:18am 09.07.22 Thanks for the reply. Yes you are blessed with a mast base plate that has a number of connection poi
H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks Dave Groshong at 7:14am 09.07.22 We can now offer Rutgerson blocks, give me a call if you'd like to discuss 877-932-7245 x116 Mon-F
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? rpell1@msn.com at 7:10am 09.07.22 Ralph Is your permanent moorage influenced by any fresh water source? Does your boat go to dry st
H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks PhilaSailor at 7:05am 09.07.22 My search of emails didn't work for this. I'll be at the boat this weekend and send pics. The manu
McLube........ McLeak? Leeward Rail at 6:57am 09.07.22 @danooxnard post got me wondering if those guys at practical sailor had done any tests. They have.
Hunter 36 remove bottom stair for impeller and belt changes George Braun at 6:43am 09.07.22 I will take a look at it this weekend, and circle back with any questions. thanks for the update.
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? rgranger at 6:32am 09.07.22 Actually, aluminum would work as a sacrificial anode, :yikes: True but why would you want that?
McLube........ McLeak? danooxnard at 6:32am 09.07.22 I use the Blaster Dry Lube with teflon on my garage door. It worked great for that but leaves white
Hunter 36 remove bottom stair for impeller and belt changes tfox2069 at 6:30am 09.07.22 i've just acquired a 2008 H36 - would someone be able to re-post or post pictures and descriptions?
battery charging issues Davidasailor26 at 5:33am 09.07.22 Sounds like you are down for new batteries too! Despite there being a problem, I guess we have bee
Installing Air Conditioning in Hunter 356 / 36 seadaddler at 5:32am 09.07.22 I am rushing out and will try info later but the pump is under kitchen opening just forward of the o
battery charging issues vidalia at 5:19am 09.07.22 At first the two vastly different voltages on the two batteries in parallel was a puzzle to me but
battery charging issues vidalia at 5:01am 09.07.22 Ours made this winter without a problem, at 8 years old. The winter before I had load tested them a
battery charging issues vidalia at 4:57am 09.07.22 @Don S/V ILLusion just lead you to a rabbit hole, if you survive the trip you will have a good mode
33.5 fuel tank leak (3) RoyS at 4:55am 09.07.22 IMHO the correct way to support a new aluminum fuel tank is to bond plastic isolating strips to the
Is this a common H34 sole problem? HMT2 at 4:51am 09.07.22 For those of you redoing your soles. I followed this technique when redoing mine and was very please

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