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MMSI number(s) when you have multiple DSC radios H45DS at 9:28pm 03.21.14 Ask All Sailors 13/5399 I have a fixed DSC-capable VHF on our boat, and all the DSC features work just fine. I have it progr
replace all seacock captrick2013 at 9:07pm 03.21.14 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2495 I have a 1975 30 hunter with bad valves.I want replace them with marelon seacocks.I would like any i
There Be Pirates! ggrizzard at 6:35pm 03.21.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1262 Stumbled across a promo for a series called "Black Sails" that is (was?) on Starz. Haven't watche
Chart plotter software gary at 6:19pm 03.21.14 Smaller Boats 5/1167 For those of you who are using a tablet for your chart plotter - I would like to know what Ap you ar
H23 Lumber Holes - Who has them? MrUnix at 4:31pm 03.21.14 Smaller Boats 19/2562 Recently, I discovered that my cheap bilge pump stopped pumping water.. it sounded like it was, but
How do you keep Toilet pipes clean Akapeterc at 4:25pm 03.21.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 17/11403 I noticed recently when replacing the "Y" valve in my toilet plumbing that the pipes, only 8 months
Best slips in Long Beach, Wilmington, San Pedro? pupluv at 4:24pm 03.21.14 Ask All Sailors 6/2848 My 18' sailboat is currently in a slip in Marina del Rey. I can't stand the Westside traffic anymore
82, h27 engine sea cock help.. pic attached (3) wesleysherman at 4:15pm 03.21.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/894 h27 seacock repair need advice on proper way.. pic attached I had to take the sea-cock out to repla
Raising an Outboard to Aft- Rail John Murphy at 1:00pm 03.21.14 Big Boats 9/1931 Please, I foolishly was talked into a 9 HP Outboard which was SUPPOSED to weigh ONLY 80 lbs. In fa
3 Bladed Propellar for H-376 John Murphy at 12:49pm 03.21.14 Big Boats 7/1641 Please, Can anyone tell me where to get a 3-Bladed Propellar for my 1998 H-376. The current 2-Bladed
Free LED old style chart light bulb (1) bawlmer at 12:22pm 03.21.14 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/3174 Fellow sailors. I have been updating my indoor light complement and incorrectly ordered a LED chart
Soundproofing engine panels IanJ at 12:13pm 03.21.14 Ask All Sailors 11/3316 My silver soundproofing engine compartment panels are starting to deteriorate. Is there a good local
Linklite connection (1) emergpa1 at 10:16am 03.21.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1075 Guys, and especially Maine Sail, as most of you know from my prior post I am currently working throu
topping lift rgarrison@gmail.com at 9:46am 03.21.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1436 I want to use a whisker pole to stabilize my head sail when running but my new, old Catalina 30 does
setting up the Balmar MC 614H Bob 04 H260 at 9:29am 03.21.14 Musings With Maine Sail 2/3763 I have an Electromaax 140 A alternator with flat belt kit, 400 Ahrs AGM bank (Deka). Our Sterling
Best place for second battery Regular Guy at 7:09am 03.21.14 Smaller Boats 12/2195 I would like to add a second battery to my H260 but could not really find a well fitting place for i
Flag staff location?????? woodster at 6:47am 03.21.14 Ask All Sailors 30/3754 OK i have googled this and still have no idea where to locate it ...i have found out that the flag s
Where to get high quality fuel fill & vent hose Picflight at 1:54am 03.21.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1113 Hello, Looking for premium high quality fuel fill, vent and pickup hoses, 1 1/2", 5/8" ' 3/8". Wi
IPADS,GPS, VHF, new guy David S at 10:47pm 03.20.14 Trailer Sailors 24/5644 Planning to return to Charlotte Harbor this April to further roam and stay out a few nites to experi
Hunter 31 V Berth Redo HMT2 at 9:47pm 03.20.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/796 I am a new user on the Hunter forum. It is a great spot for getting information! I just ripped out

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Looking for Flooring options in 1980 Cat 27 xavpil at 11:52am 05.08.23 EVO can be tricky, and like anything else it is all in the preparation. We went with EVO 4 years a
Beneteau 12VDC Panel indicator lights BigEasy at 11:37am 05.08.23 Was able to order exact replacement for the DC panel indicator light from Beneteau spare parts, SC.
Bilge pump wowes!!! kloudie1 at 11:34am 05.08.23 Something like this would be quieter ! Amazon.com : Rule DB412 Dry Bilge Pump with Panel Switch : Sp
Acrylic portlight question kloudie1 at 11:17am 05.08.23 Here is the straight poop on the VHB. If you can easily hold the plexi in place to keep it curved, t
Fun one - Lewmar 8 1975. (1) zinahewitt at 10:31am 05.08.23 Hi All, Here is the manual, like Hello Below said, Lewmar were super helpful and quick. Now, I'll
Refrigerator Insulation Upgrade? GeorgeC at 10:21am 05.08.23 I glued a piece of foam insulation on the surface of the ice box that I could access from under my s
Boom Vang Hardware Sal10419 at 10:18am 05.08.23 Thanks all so much for responding and helping me figure this out
Looking for Flooring options in 1980 Cat 27 (1) OS2Dude at 10:16am 05.08.23
Boom Vang Hardware Sal10419 at 10:05am 05.08.23 I don't have the answer but.... It might help if you could give the manufacturer of your traveler.
Keel Winch Failure 1984 Catalina 22 (3) dano2022 at 10:05am 05.08.23 I installed the new winch and lifting kit from CD. During the installation I found that the wire bun
Boom Vang Hardware Sal10419 at 10:03am 05.08.23 Okay... I could see Harken stamped on one of the blocks.... a quick google of "Harken Traveler Part
Installing Lewmar Portlights with Bed-it? RitSim at 9:48am 05.08.23 If you decide to caulk, No caulk works well if squeezed to .010" thick. Expansion and contraction/
Head (toilet of course) plumbing help justsomeguy at 9:46am 05.08.23 who runs hose across a porthole???? an inspection thing or something. Yah, that's an inspection
Low engine RPMs >> Bad Fuel/Filter? JoeWhite at 9:38am 05.08.23 Blocked fuel hose from the fuel tank to primary filter is a possibility. You can test this by gettin
Acrylic portlight question xavpil at 9:25am 05.08.23 Which window? Boatworks Today Great video. Exactly how I intend to do it, except that his windows
Installing Lewmar Portlights with Bed-it? Mac Smith at 9:25am 05.08.23 Lewmar replacement "LID", is the port from the hinge up, so NO bedding work! Size 30 for $496 April
ProMariner Protech-4 Series On board Battery Charger Mac Smith at 9:20am 05.08.23 I recommend a battery maintainer when laid up. It's a small trickle charger, that cannot do what Stu
Sleeping on 22 new design Project_Mayhem at 9:17am 05.08.23 A number of people have made what you describe for O'Day 25's. There's a few listed in O'Day 25 Owne
Blisters - To Repair or not to repair..... Mac Smith at 9:10am 05.08.23 I've never heard of a boat sinking because of blisters, and been sailing 24 years. I had only 2 on
rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer Bad Obsession at 8:52am 05.08.23 Damn good article! Mainesail has always been an amazing resource.

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