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Double Boat Switch Wiring wufibugs at 8:53pm 01.23.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1609 OK, I've worked up the courage to ask. In Maine Sail's schematic using 2 boat switches, http://www.
Farymann Diesel Generator smokey73 at 8:04pm 01.23.14 Ask All Sailors 1/1666 Does anyone have any experience with Farymann Diesel Generators, particularly the 4.3 KW Farymann?
Bimini and Dodger Jtacqua at 7:10pm 01.23.14 Catalina 310 7/2479 Hello all, Just purchased a 2005 model year 310. The boat did not come with a Bimini or a dodger.
Hunter keel bolts JoVar6 at 5:15pm 01.23.14 The Cherubini Hunters 13/6731 Hello, I am new to this site seeking help. Does anyone know the eact number of keel bolts on the Che
Isomat boom reefing shuttle replacement Puesta del sol at 5:09pm 01.23.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1308 I am replacing the reefing lines and sheaves on a passage 42. I have the ends off and I am looking a
Engine kill location Sanford H. at 11:25am 01.23.14 Catalina 30 16/2787 Hi all, heres another question: On my '87 Cat 30 MkII, the engine kill is located below the port c
Hunter head sail sizes scald1100 at 9:22am 01.23.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1659 I've been told it's not possible to use a head sail larger than the 110 because the B'R rig shroud g
Buying New Sails Bayliner Buccaneer 180 mrudman850 at 8:07am 01.23.14 Ask All Sailors 7/5612 Replacing my 1970's multi-colored sails on our Bayliner Buccaneer 180. Finally got a mooring in Ply
A Few New "How To" Articles (3) Maine Sail at 7:57am 01.23.14 Musings With Maine Sail 5/2838 Worked on a couple more articles during the recent cold snaps.. I will try to get these posted over
Water temperature mixer Ron20324 at 7:20am 01.23.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1705 I saw a home DIY show about installing a kitchen faucet- the kind you just touch to turn off/on. The
LaptopNav. Anybody fool with this yet? Chris Patterson at 4:36am 01.23.14 Ask All Sailors 50/6323 Before I even broach this subject, I have zero interest in using this as a primary navigation tool;
H 376 Jib Hoomalie at 12:48am 01.23.14 Big Boats 4/1249 I am about to replace the original 105% jib and got to wondering about the pros and cons of other si
how many of you have had keel pivot bolt/bushing failure? hawk232 at 8:32pm 01.22.14 Trailer Sailors 18/10513 I am trying to decide if I should keep sailing my boat as is in attempts to decide if I like sailing
Need New Electronics warren5421 at 5:59pm 01.22.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1297 I just bought a J-37 at a steel. It has no electronics at all. It was laid up about 2 years ago in
Plasteak or something similar kito at 1:55pm 01.22.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1331 I really would like to install synthetic teak and holly on my cabin sole in my H30. Does anyone know
ID this caulk (1) Brian D at 12:24pm 01.22.14 Ask All Sailors 18/2131 For the longest time I have been putting off re-caulking my ports. Now I know why. It took me well o
stainless cleaner bugaloo at 12:24pm 01.22.14 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1428 Any one know of a good stainless rust remover cleaner polish?
Battery Amp hours GMatthesen at 12:14pm 01.22.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1088 Anyone an electrical engineer or savy person to answer a question. If I put two 6 volt 215 Ah batter
Is negative forklift launch safe? lbsailor at 12:14pm 01.22.14 Smaller Boats 5/1444 Hello, Both our local boat launches have closed until summer for remodeling. The only alternativ
Cherubini portlight replacement kito at 12:10pm 01.22.14 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1237 I been through this site and read that there is a thread with detail info on replacing the old Gray

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Seeking Input on prior flooding of 1979 C&C 29 Cabin - 6+ years ago Dnea at 7:44am 07.21.23 Thanks to everyone - I am looking at it for family use not long voyages for sure. I will get back th
Dinghy - tender: affordable option? MikeHoncho at 7:05am 07.21.23 A friend has one of these and he & his wife use it a lot. Sez the quality is good. I have not (yet)
Hunter 25.5 Bow Damage Advice (2) kloudie1 at 7:05am 07.21.23 Pretty sure you can remove the drum and stainless mangled part. That can be hammered back into shape
Sabre Shoshana at 7:03am 07.21.23
Sailing adventures of SV MUSETTA (2) jssailem at 6:40am 07.21.23 Here is one of the features of Windy that we are using in our tracking of Musetta on her crossing of
Hunter 40.5 Steering Quadrant Cover Removal Rich Stidger at 6:33am 07.21.23 The only sealant needed here is to seal the wire bundle that routes inside from the quadrant area.
Winterizing Air Conditioner While in the Water Justin_NSA at 6:25am 07.21.23 Most folks install a tee on the supply side of pump and draw antifreeze from the jug.
Hunter Sailboat Salvage Yards? dmendl at 6:11am 07.21.23 Thank you JamesG161 for your help, I'll be calling SBO as both you and rgranger suggested.
Sail numbers for a Widgeon nacra1425 at 5:44am 07.21.23 I think I used 10" numbers on the sail for my 1970 WIDGEON, maybe 12"? But 10" is the size mentione
Hunter 25.5 Bow Damage Advice rgranger at 5:38am 07.21.23 I would assume Harken can answer #1 if you call them
Sabre dlochner at 5:33am 07.21.23 Sabres of that vintage have a thick plywood backing plate under the deck for the pedestal. If it has
Gear box not engaging (3) Ward H at 5:20am 07.21.23 I recently replaced my HBW-50 with a Twin Disc TMC-40. The motor needs to be raised 1/4" and the sh
Dinghy - tender: affordable option? baycloud at 5:12am 07.21.23 davits would be nice. I bought a bris kaboat for $700 and a new 3.5 outboard for 1150. It planes at
Sabre Davidasailor26 at 4:31am 07.21.23
Sailing adventures of SV MUSETTA Jim Legere at 3:21am 07.21.23 As I'm sure others do, I keep a log of my sailing. In previous year's logs you'll see common weathe
Jacklines and Tethers Will Gilmore at 2:27am 07.21.23 Just to be clear, jacklines are not the same as lifelines. Don't use your lifelines as jacklines; t
Hunter 40.5 Steering Quadrant Cover Removal baycloud at 1:57am 07.21.23 Seems easy, but don't want to break anything. Trying to remove the cover over the steering quadran
Jacklines and Tethers David in Sandusky at 1:51am 07.21.23 Our jack line is the port bow line run through a hard point on the mast to a hard point on the starb
Oberdorfer lipseal replacement help jonelli at 11:53pm 07.20.23 Here is all you would like to know about oberdorfer seal replacement http://mei1970.org/saillavie/O
Getting on the track - questions about my tracks and jib cars Joe at 11:29pm 07.20.23 I have a short inside track that the prev owner installed. I have found rigging a barber hauler is

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