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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 18/2130 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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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
Gear box not engaging Alex G at 11:11pm 07.20.23 Thanks guys for the help, now we know we have a worn out gear box Hurth HBW-50, what is the best rep
Papillon Summer Solo cruise. (3) Hayden Watson at 10:15pm 07.20.23 Day-6 was a lay-around day because the forecast for wind in JdF was for light 5-10. I was looking f
2008 H36 microwave replacement jssailem at 8:31pm 07.20.23 Perhaps an Air Fryer would be an interesting alternative to a microwave.
Port side cleat jssailem at 8:30pm 07.20.23 Modify. Adapt. Sail.
Sabre Shoshana at 8:03pm 07.20.23 Thanks! Do you know how I would fix the pedestal if it is poorly fastened? Do you know the ballpark
Source for 2" Sink Stoppers artboas at 7:58pm 07.20.23 Our 2007 H41AC has four sinks that all take the same size stopper. The existing ones, only one of w
I have an 21' American Fiberglass Perry Welch at 7:54pm 07.20.23 My main sail is outfitted with two reef points, plus a gromet near the tack to make more trim adjust
Oday sailboat original manufacterer ID tag or plaque. (1) wbliss at 7:54pm 07.20.23 That is very helpful. My boat is an Oday 23-2. I did not realize the HIN was molded in but makes s
Sabre Don S/V ILLusion at 7:22pm 07.20.23 Two of the locals here have Sabres. All I can offer is neither of them ever had this problem as far
Repair cabin sole with the fake "teak and holly" veneer shemandr at 5:51pm 07.20.23 Companionway steps fall story: Nearly 2 decades ago during spring commissioning I climbed down the
Zip ties as a drain snake Davidasailor26 at 5:39pm 07.20.23
Seeking Input on prior flooding of 1979 C&C 29 Cabin - 6+ years ago shemandr at 5:21pm 07.20.23 My guess is that the boat filled with water over winter layup for whatever reason. I agree that p
Repair cabin sole with the fake "teak and holly" veneer flightlead404 at 4:48pm 07.20.23 Hunter calls the flooring "Everwear Laminate Sole" I can't find anything by googling those words.
Repair cabin sole with the fake "teak and holly" veneer kbgunn at 4:46pm 07.20.23 Hunter calls the flooring "Everwear Laminate Sole" I can't find anything by googling those words. T
Dinghy - tender: affordable option? heritage at 4:43pm 07.20.23 If I were to cruise the Caribbean again on a 42' boat with davits with a $3000 budget, I would look

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