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boat cleaning splax at 9:14am 05.03.14 Big Boats 6/4110 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 4/981 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 8/2237 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 1/708 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 73/9906 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 1/1158 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 6/3571 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 2/1031 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 11/5377 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 10/2055 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 2/785 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 3/1660 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 5/2162 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 4/942 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 15/6614 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 3/677 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 25/5162 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 14/2062 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 2/787 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 11/1214 Hello again everyone, still trying to figure out the various cleats, cams, and cables on my Mac 25.

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TO H41 OWNERS, GALLEY LIGHT captprogreso at 5:29pm 08.15.23 With the lamp down, I have taken with a voltimeter readings very low, so i take out the terminal and
Its funny Friday! dLj at 3:51pm 08.15.23 He didn't trim the end of the tiewrap. Something is sure to catch it and fling it into the next tow
Pressure Cooker Rick486 at 3:47pm 08.15.23 I just discovered pressure cookers. I mean, I have always been aware of them, but never knew enoug
Pressure Cooker JamesG161 at 3:37pm 08.15.23 Anyone else into pressure cooking? :plus::plus: And Pressure Canning.:thumbup: Jim...
Has This Happend to You? kappykaplan at 3:32pm 08.15.23 sails just routinely go to the loft for winter storage and annual maintenance. Same here.
We just closed on Hull 45, we are so excited, we are Long Island NY based if anyone is around please let me know . kappykaplan at 3:31pm 08.15.23 Where's @Stu Jackson ? :) To which the OP responded South shore Jones Beach area I believe that
Has This Happend to You? Dalliance at 3:27pm 08.15.23 :plus: I have my sails inspected/repaired/washed annually. Pretty much the same. Inspected/repair
Has This Happend to You? jviss at 3:25pm 08.15.23 Now I'm thinking I will examine the clew on my jib. If it's not already protected I'll look into se
Screens for Windows DaveJ at 3:23pm 08.15.23 Well, I pulled in this morning, almost across from your boat. It looks great, leaving in the morning
We just closed on Hull 45, we are so excited, we are Long Island NY based if anyone is around please let me know . jviss at 3:20pm 08.15.23 I'll ask again: why did/do think that? I don't get it at all. Because you often post a bunch of
pros and cons of adjusting valves... jviss at 3:19pm 08.15.23 @Hayden Watson really did nail it. I agree with everything he said, in particular how too-loose val
Oday 19 Identifying Deck Mounts for Possible Stanchions. BruceC at 3:06pm 08.15.23 The mounts you refer to are definitely not stanchion mounts, but most likely simply mounts from whic
Need a "double" block at the mast base Barnacle Bill at 3:05pm 08.15.23 If you want to add another block, whether it be single or double, you have to utilize one of the hol
pros and cons of adjusting valves... Davidasailor26 at 3:00pm 08.15.23 The F---ing Manual You spelled Funny wrong. ;) Glad you asked the question. My 3YM30 will be co
Mariner Roller-Stay Parts? Barnacle Bill at 2:57pm 08.15.23 I like Furlex by Selden spars
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

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