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Cleaning cabin floor Don Greenglass at 8:33am 01.09.14 Ask All Sailors 15/6875 I purchased a 1980 Hunter 30 this past fall. Am very excited about it and am anxious to get on boar
2000 340 VHF Upgrade sailcapt340 at 8:32am 01.09.14 Big Boats 2/1019 I am looking to change out my original Raymarine52 VHF radio. The handset cable has deteriorated an
modifications donelanc at 8:28am 01.09.14 Bigger Boats 10/1885 I just purchased an 86 272 w/ wheel and diesel. Good shape,but would like to do some modifications
Water Temps in Bahamas this time of year? Bowedtoothdoc at 6:01am 01.09.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1297 I am hoping to be in the Bahamas next month with some friends and hope to do some snorkeling and may
Zeehag/4108 runaway problem CYQK at 4:03am 01.09.14 Ask All Sailors 1/1244 Zeehag Read your post on the Mexican impound problem so don't want to take away from that but wante
Holes in rear fold down seat (1) Akapeterc at 1:22am 01.09.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1031 Hi does anyone know what goes in these two holes on the rear folding seat
Special focus during survey? voyaJack at 10:09pm 01.08.14 The Cherubini Hunters 13/1645 Hi everyone, I'm currently considering a Hunter 37C , and I'd link to know if there are known issu
Sbo app splash screen boat kpgraci at 9:07pm 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 0/1244 So what kind of boat is that clipper rig featured on the intro screen of the sbo app. Probably a
Beginner Sailing Books SailAwayGirl at 6:03pm 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 22/439 Hi, I had a young lady ask me what books to read as a new sailor who is looking to do some blue w
Rebuilding my VHF system sully75 at 5:45pm 01.08.14 Musings With Maine Sail 13/5082 Hello All, My 2nd post in two days. Hope that's ok. I have a Standard Horizon VHF. I ended u
Recommended fresh wateer electric head rlamb at 5:17pm 01.08.14 Big Boats 9/1486 I am replacing my Jabasco manual heads in my Hunter 466t with pressurized electric heads. I have lo
hand cranking m25xp for an emergency start jameswelden at 4:32pm 01.08.14 Catalina 30 6/3587 I have a 1988 Catalina 30 with m25xp diesel engine -- I would like to know if there is a way to han
Advice BWagner at 2:02pm 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 13/2097 Hi, I need some advice. I have a through-hull that has begun seeping slightly around the plywood
Latest On Mexican Boat Holds Rick D at 1:12pm 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 49/9927 Here is a link to the latest news (as reported by a west coast sailing mag editor): http://www.latit
Bottom paint for fresh water Bob4203 at 12:55pm 01.08.14 Catalina 30 21/6792 I plan on taking the old gal out this spring for a fresh bottom and wax, but I never researched what
water ballast tank vent plug lvflier64 at 12:53pm 01.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/4163 Hi, Im looking at buying a 26d and noticed that the vent plug is missing, where can i get a replace
safety net Walter Bostic at 11:54am 01.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2127 Is there a net made or a device to cover the hole under the seat to the motor well. I accidently kn
For Those in SoCal re: N2E Rick D at 10:41am 01.08.14 Racing 0/2855 If you are thinking of doing the Newport Beach to Ensenada race this year, and have heard rumors abo
Saying Hello ! (1) 91d28 at 10:10am 01.08.14 C&C 8/3345 New to this forum and wanting to say Hello .. just purchased 1976 C'C 25 Mk1. Only addition I will
Am I Crazy augustmoon at 9:59am 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 21/2876 My wife would like to retire at the end of 2014. She will not draw her municipal retirement until la

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fuel gauge (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:22pm 06.22.23 The Colors are shown on my Wema Gauge :biggrin: Sounds exotic. I only have the 0 - 1/2 - 3/4 - F
HUGE gust following cruise ship. what caused it? stickinthemud57 at 12:22pm 06.22.23 spun us around almost in a full 360. Yep. Sounds pretty vortex-y to me.
Fresh water "Pressure Capacity Tank" - Keep or Toss ? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:09pm 06.22.23 I was not aware that the trapped air would eventually be absorbed by the water surface inside the t
Where to put AIS antenna? Richard19068 at 12:05pm 06.22.23 1) Does your radio transmit AND receive? (AIS) Does there exist a single unit that receives VHF a
fuel gauge (1) JamesG161 at 11:59am 06.22.23 So far haven't had any problems with a 24 year old WEMA float gauge. :plus: Since I have my fuel
Topping Lift drgbanks at 11:59am 06.22.23 If you buy the kit there is a cheek block that you install near the top of the mast. If I understand
Location of ELCI on 2003 Beneteau 393 Bob S at 11:58am 06.22.23 I installed one in the port lazarette where the shore power inlet is. Also installed a galvanic isol
O'Day 192 Jib only sailing Philly2DC2LBI at 11:57am 06.22.23
Zodiac Inflatable taking water odaydokay at 11:52am 06.22.23 It's PVC, correct? And 10 years old? I believe PVC and yes 10 years old with about 20 miles on it
Topping Lift Philly2DC2LBI at 11:51am 06.22.23
Fresh water "Pressure Capacity Tank" - Keep or Toss ? ricksoth at 11:41am 06.22.23 Sorry. Poor wording. Pump running when faucet opens nearly immediately. I will say the variable spe
fuel gauge (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:40am 06.22.23 Will be testing it this weekend Go high tech and use a stick. No, I'm quite serious. I have a s
Thru hole and keel crack, dlochner at 11:37am 06.22.23 Power washer and Crud Cutter. No to Simple Green.
2002 Beneteau 411 Oceanis -Tachometer Problem dslance at 11:35am 06.22.23 when I couldn't get my tach to work I found the connection on the engine cleaned the connection and
Hunter 310 listed on this site. Ward H at 11:35am 06.22.23 This depends on how much you can do yourself. If you were accustomed to working on your outboard en
Hunter 310 listed on this site. Ralph Johnstone at 11:28am 06.22.23 Here at Lake Lanier a 31 foot boat slip is $3,000 a year with water and power. Clear a path. At
Hurricane season storage xavpil at 11:26am 06.22.23 If your plans are to sail the Caribbean for multiple seasons, bringing the boat back to the US duri
Hurricane season storage ggrizzard at 11:23am 06.22.23 You mean like these...:yikes: Those of you wanting to buy a boat on the cheap (initially :wink3:)
fuel gauge flightlead404 at 11:23am 06.22.23 Will be testing it this weekend Thanks Rick Either way I wouldn't trust it. Having flown thousan
Oceangate Titan ggrizzard at 11:16am 06.22.23 Coast Guard is putting out a presser at 3:00 PM EDT today (Thursday).

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