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Fuel Tank Return Line (1) Bill19233 at 7:57pm 02.03.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/945 I am going to install a dual filter/fuel pump system on my boat. I thought I researched it good enou
Bottom paint cost Audrius at 6:39pm 02.03.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2549 How much are you paying for the bottom paint, and what product are you using? I have a 26' Hunter 26
Autopilot and Garmin 740 Audrius at 6:30pm 02.03.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1326 Hi, I have the H260 sailboat with the wheel steering and Garmin 740 GPS on it. I want to install th
side board to replace the starboard settee (2) woodster at 4:41pm 02.03.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1114 ok just got through installing the drawers in the new sideboard cabinet and the doors...just thought
Mast step LL phxfan at 3:21pm 02.03.14 Catalina 22 1/726 U tube has many take your pick this tooo easy to elaborate -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKjUi2h0m
Oday 25 mask rake Ritdog at 2:49pm 02.03.14 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2056 Oday 25 mast rake I was looking at tabernacle mounts today on three 25 masts, and noticed that 2 ha
Holding tank vent dj2210 at 2:02pm 02.03.14 Catalina 30 8/1938 I was thinking about installing a 3/4 or 1 inch thru-hull vent for the holding tank above the port r
new propeller cpconway4@msn.com at 12:43pm 02.03.14 Catalina 30 1/703 I'm looking for a 13 x 10 RH three bladed prop, 1" shaft at a decent cost any ideas? Mike
36 CC owners forum? CaptainDan at 12:26pm 02.03.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/956 I sail in the Chesapeake bay and have seen several 36CC's in the bay. Is there a national group, clu
dreaming of sailing season (2) willsnow at 12:22pm 02.03.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/2014 skiing is fine and all... but i keep looking ahead to getting my boat in the water. of course, thats
venture 21 for first boat? Kazz330 at 11:32am 02.03.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 49/11716 Hello all! I'm currently thinking of taking a look at a venture 21. it needs some cleaning up, h
windlass removal Slipin Away at 10:08am 02.03.14 Big Boats 1/788 I have a 2006 Hunter 45cc which has a SL spirit atlantic windlass. I need to replace the bearings a
Stripped Mast Step Screws (2) QCI at 9:04am 02.03.14 Other Sailboats 8/4527 The mast step on a 1987 15 foot American Sail Racer have stripped out. I was going to drill out the
Catalina 250 Wing Keel or Water Ballast NoodlesWIU at 9:04am 02.03.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/8024 Hi all, I'm looking for a little guidance on a Catalina 250 MKII. I currently have a C22 Swing Ke
Winter Boat Projects Update (6) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 8:56am 02.03.14 Catalina 310 13/2601 While my Bride has been busy selling things, I have been plugging away on boat projects. Just as a q
Tankless, ventless propane water heater thoughts? kito at 8:18am 02.03.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/5459 I did a search and found some old posts about the pros and cons. Just wanted some input on newer mod
Sailing in Atlanta Knot Flying at 7:56am 02.03.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1631 After only sailing my recently purchased Hunter 26 off the coast of Savannah GA for a few months, I
new halyards (1) kb3pgo at 6:56am 02.03.14 Catalina 22 2/573 I bought the all line halyard kit from CD. Maybe its just that I have never used high tech line, but
Beneteau 32s5 aquanut at 4:53am 02.03.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1265 Hi, I am looking to purchase a 32s5 and have had a survey done. The surveyor found the beam/rib ju
One hot autopilot Ken Cross at 9:18pm 02.02.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1736 Hi everyone I have a Simrad TP10 autopilot and it is well suited for my needs except it gets hot in

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Slippery floorboards Trent Tidmore at 1:09pm 04.27.23 FWIW we have visited a high-end sailboat (about 40+ feet) with a "Treadmaster" sole topping. Looked
St. Lucia (1) brockangelo at 1:06pm 04.27.23 Wow thanks for the info. I'll have to plot all these on the map. We're only going to be there for a
St. Lucia Hollyberry at 12:54pm 04.27.23 Over several visits we've done the eastern Caribbean chain from Barbuda to Grenada.. It's 'open ocea
WINCH DRUM tfox2069 at 12:53pm 04.27.23 You could see if the Barton Wincher will work for your winch - its an add on for non-self-tailing wi
Slippery floorboards FastOlson at 12:50pm 04.27.23 FWIW we have visited a high-end sailboat (about 40+ feet) with a "Treadmaster" sole topping. Looked
Glue to attach handle to hatch kloudie1 at 12:45pm 04.27.23 Talk to the Hatchmasters folks.. Home - HatchMasters Marine Hatch Repair They repair hatches and pr
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 11:31am 04.27.23 Well we got a head start this week but...IT IS ACTUALLY FRIDAY ....:beer:
Abandoned and Derelict Boats--Redux rgranger at 11:20am 04.27.23 I mentioned this thread to a few of my friends at lunch today. One of the guys at lunch said that t
40.5 Fridge drain access and foam smokey73 at 11:15am 04.27.23 Thanks, I was just concerned that there was an anchor attached to the end of that rode. Would hate
How close is too close to shore? jssailem at 10:52am 04.27.23 So much of what you do and how you use your boat is based on where you sail. I would not dive in the
Abandoned and Derelict Boats--Redux jssailem at 10:51am 04.27.23 With the number of boats cruising the waters of the Puget Sound, derelict small boats is a serious i
How close is too close to shore? rgranger at 10:46am 04.27.23 I spent the night on the hook in a lake in my Hunter 26 one spring in 2019. I usually come into the
How close is too close to shore? shemandr at 9:56am 04.27.23 Well diving on it in 10' is a lot easier than 35'. Diving on an anchor is a whole other topic. I'
40.5 Fridge drain access and foam Rich Stidger at 9:55am 04.27.23 I am a little confused? Maybe I'm all wet but other 40.5 owners can correct me if I'm wrong. What s
De-winterization Dalliance at 9:52am 04.27.23 I have pretty much the same routine as Tally Ho and am in Chicago, so same conditions. Oil and filt
WINCH DRUM jssailem at 9:46am 04.27.23 Barlow non self tailing. They are on the mast, both sides. When I rerigged my mast in 2017, I repl
How close is too close to shore? jssailem at 9:39am 04.27.23 My observations breaking down your key points. I'm super paranoid even at 800' out in 35' depth. Bei
Glue to attach handle to hatch jssailem at 9:13am 04.27.23 Can you buy a handle that bolts through the plexiglass? Lewmar hatches use through screwed handles t
How close is too close to shore? bonkle at 9:12am 04.27.23 For the most part anchoring is for calm protected water. Yeah some cruisers get stuck in rolly anc
Anyone following the Golden Globe RTW race? jssailem at 9:08am 04.27.23 An amazing race. A terrific finish. A record of a Rescue at sea... Information that may help others

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