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boat cleaning splax at 9:14am 05.03.14 Big Boats 6/3915 Hello All, I want to share some positive experiences with boat cleaning this past week.
Fuel efficiency gfroch at 8:47am 05.03.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/958 Hi- I've become a partner in an '85 Hunter 31 with a Yanmar 2gm20F, which I believe is a 16hp. C
Marine Navigator App for Android judsonj at 7:30am 05.03.14 Ask All Sailors 8/2057 I recently downloaded the free version of this app on my phone and tablet. It seems pretty nice but
Sea Fire Engine Shut off - Hunter 426DS Ianwinter at 7:29am 05.03.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/688 I had a Sea Fire unit fitted from new (2003). I had to replace the relay unit (located behind the co
Name says it all! clueless1 at 5:55am 05.03.14 Ask All Sailors 73/9733 Good morning! I just want too apologize up front. You see I saw an add in Craigslist for a deal to
Improve steering Mick at 8:55pm 05.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1142 Improve Steering System ??? I have the 2001 26X. I replaced the twin rudders with the aftermarket p
What to paint lazarette with... tidal9 at 8:41pm 05.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/3467 I have a Venture 22, but also own a Chrysler Buccaneer. The lazarette on the Bucc is pretty dark and
Swing Keels and Salt Water -- New Owner Question mark_swart at 6:05pm 05.02.14 Catalina 22 2/1011 Hello Everyone, I am picking up a 1970 Catalina 22 this weekend. In preparation, I downloaded an own
Looking for Advice on Fixed Portal & Headliner Replacement (7) Doug in Lakeview at 5:26pm 05.02.14 Ask All Sailors 11/5178 Hi, We are in the process of replacing the 29 year old plexiglas portals in our Beneteau First 38.
302 Anchor question (1) Mackaroni at 4:11pm 05.02.14 Bigger Boats 10/1896 I was wondering what sort of setup you guys use for the anchor while under way or in the slip. Rig
a step closer dfrancis23 at 3:59pm 05.02.14 Day Sailers 2/736 Well, at least I'm getting closer to the water geographically! Brought "No Hurry" home from the dry
Raymarine st4000 secondwind410 at 3:27pm 05.02.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1640 Hi I have a raymarine auto pilot that came with the boat I bought. The unit was not installed prope
Beneteau Dishes deckedout at 2:50pm 05.02.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2063 Does anyone know where you can purchase Beneteau dishes. Tried galley ware and they just have the mu
Sail slides ??? strobeone at 2:05pm 05.02.14 Smaller Boats 4/926 I have a hunter 23.5 and am in need of some new slides and plastic shackles. Can anyone steer me in
Replacement plexiglass companionway sliding cover (3) GeorgiaBII at 1:59pm 05.02.14 Smaller Boats 15/6395 Girlfriends Daughter knocked over my companion way sliding top and it shattered. Where can I get
How do you secure your outboarder? (1) Regular Guy at 1:28pm 05.02.14 Smaller Boats 3/662 How do you secure your outboarder when accidentally slipping off the motor mount? The motor my boat
310 interest with some concerns! serenity4u2 at 1:02pm 05.02.14 Catalina 310 25/4774 After going on a neighbors 310 I was shocked how roomy the boat is for only 31 feet. I think this b
Yacht Brokers BayMan at 12:57pm 05.02.14 Ask All Sailors 14/1965 If my plans play out like I hope, this time next year I will be retired, downsized and living more o
Why and What are these for ? Blue Buddha at 12:20pm 05.02.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/753 We have just bought our first Catalina 22, 1973. I have discovered two what appears to be bilge pump
Random boat hardware (5) suvh8er at 12:08pm 05.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1167 Hello again everyone, still trying to figure out the various cleats, cams, and cables on my Mac 25.

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Lazy Jack Separators (1) Hayden Watson at 3:44pm 06.25.23 When I raise my mainsail, I typically loosen the main sheet or the traveller lines so I can move th
Diesel on Hunter won't start kloudie1 at 3:39pm 06.25.23 Good info, Rich. So you'd have to also jumper the fuel shutdown solenoid to get it to run with the s
Racing Handicap poco505 at 3:08pm 06.25.23 Yes, thanks that's what I have found. I am racing with my club and because of the rating they have g
Hunter 310 listed on this site. Tally Ho at 2:31pm 06.25.23 Greg I just did a quick calc.. You have about $11/foot cost. Out here on the coast we are seeing $1
OGO Desiccant Install and Experience Tally Ho at 2:03pm 06.25.23 My old Raritan toilet, and 30-year old plastic holding tank work great. I have rebuilt the pump 1
Raw water system issues. jviss at 1:53pm 06.25.23 waye What's "waye?"
Tides Marine Sail Track lifetime Tally Ho at 1:52pm 06.25.23
Lazy Jack Separators Tally Ho at 1:43pm 06.25.23 When I raise my mainsail, I typically loosen the main sheet or the traveller lines so I can move the
5 Days in Canada Terry Cox at 1:11pm 06.25.23 Nice Hardware store and a well stocked grocery store. Plan on anchoring a ways out due to so many
Leroy Somer windlas repair WanderIVth at 1:09pm 06.25.23 I was able to pull the shaft just recently... I'd previously made it as far as that but couldn't
First time sailboat owner Terry Cox at 1:03pm 06.25.23 Also, I need to replace a breaker. I will post pictures from my phone in a couple of minutes. Pane
What battery size and type? JBP-PA at 12:38pm 06.25.23 A jackery or similar portable power pack is an interesting idea. They are fairly new and so are not
What battery size and type? jviss at 12:26pm 06.25.23 Kinda depends on what ya want to do with the boat. Yes, use case is everything. At a dock and can
Racing Handicap shemandr at 12:17pm 06.25.23 Portsmouth handicap system is an empirically based system. There is not a hard number for a particu
Diesel on Hunter won't start Rich Stidger at 12:08pm 06.25.23
Lazy Jack Separators (2) Hayden Watson at 11:47am 06.25.23 Impressive. How do you create a bigger gap between the two sides to allow for more room for the mai
What battery size and type? kloudie1 at 11:46am 06.25.23 Kinda depends on what ya want to do with the boat. If you are planning for a tiller pilot and fixed
Raw water system issues. JamesG161 at 11:12am 06.25.23 My motor says 302697 universal diesel Please download the manual I linked in my post#8 :biggrin:
Raw water system issues. ToddH at 10:39am 06.25.23 My motor says 302697 universal diesel. I got the boat for free on Craigslist and it didn't come with
Hunter 310 listed on this site. jssailem at 10:35am 06.25.23 Greg I just did a quick calc.. You have about $11/foot cost. Out here on the coast we are seeing $13

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