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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 21/6795 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 12/4164 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 8/3346 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
Hunter Packing Gland (1) Warren Milberg at 9:45am 01.08.14 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/1103 OEM Hunter white derlin packing gland for 1" shaft. In good condition. Packing is just about new.
In hull transducer/depth sounder 1980 H27 David21149 at 8:59am 01.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/5648 Pls advise best/affordable in hull transducers/depth sounders for my 1980 Hunter 27. Hummingbird s
Don't need that hole anymore! 2sticks at 8:18am 01.08.14 Bigger Boats 12/1840 We've been aboard now for close to 2 mos. and the projects are many, varied and actually gettin' don
SH GX 2150 AIS Matrix+ Ken13559 at 7:16am 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1892 Finally got my SH AIS VHF radio. Setting up now. I need advise. I'm connecting an old Garmin 12XL gp
What motor are you using on your C-22? Gene Neill at 6:54am 01.08.14 Catalina 22 23/3849 I have a choice right now: I own a 1983 Johnson Sailmaster 7.5HP, and a 1987 Yamaha 4HP. Both are tw
recharge your inner batteries, nice TV series sailormanbigd at 5:43am 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1180 Just recieved an email invite to Latts and Atts tv. If you are feeling down about the weather and no
Venture Cat 15 capnkev at 5:36am 01.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2253 Hi all I just got a Venture Cat 15 straight hull boat. Its in pieces but I have most of the parts. I
Pipe or hose Meriachee at 12:18am 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1338 We're considering replacing the old piping in the head, and I've read in a number of places that usi
Will the driven coupling really fit? PSR at 10:48pm 01.07.14 Ask All Sailors 15/1924 What a day! I finally looked at the shaft coupling after deciding to replace the shaft (very pitted)
another damn leak found Jared1048 at 8:31pm 01.07.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1127 so this one is coming out of the port side light fixture. Water is running down the support beam. I
Hunter 49 AC wiring problem. Safety issue. artboas at 8:28pm 01.07.14 Big Boats 3/1769 It is possible that I have the only 49 with this problem, but for all that it takes to verify that y
Lake Ontario Cruises higgs at 7:45pm 01.07.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1430 Last summer we cruised the SE corner of the lake hitting every port from Olcott to Cape Vincent. De
hunter 49 engine size carefree at 7:16pm 01.07.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2156 Looking to buy a Hunter 49 and curious regarding the standard 75hp or the optional 110hp. Any though

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Where to put AIS antenna? jssailem at 8:15pm 06.22.23 Does there exist a single unit that receives VHF and GPS and both receives and transmits AIS? Yes
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't SoSound at 8:12pm 06.22.23 Awesome news, John! It must be an exciting time! :dancing:
fuel gauge Ralph Johnstone at 8:10pm 06.22.23 I keep my gauge calibration verified, each time I fill the tank. I've missed something here. Is
Beneteau Grey Water system Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:03pm 06.22.23 So (snip) save grief if you reroute your sink drains to new thru-hulls a
Yanmar 2GM20f may have cranked too long jssailem at 7:59pm 06.22.23 Way to go @CharlieAnn :biggrin:
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (5) jssailem at 7:09pm 06.22.23 A couple more baby steps were accomplished today. We towed the HADLEY from her slip to the haul out.
Getting wires in. jdrutten at 6:54pm 06.22.23 The cockpit speakers are wired in through the bimini arch and are quite invisible. I'd follow that s
South Winds Magazine BigEasy at 6:46pm 06.22.23 Rick, I used to pick up copies at West Marine & the marina office, then began to read it online.
Yanmar 2GM20f may have cranked too long CharlieAnn at 6:40pm 06.22.23 You have us. We may not be on the boat with you. but for the basics we can often help a fellow sail
HUGE gust following cruise ship. what caused it? stickinthemud57 at 6:23pm 06.22.23
HUGE gust following cruise ship. what caused it? Davidasailor26 at 6:11pm 06.22.23
Fresh water "Pressure Capacity Tank" - Keep or Toss ? Ralph Johnstone at 6:07pm 06.22.23 I'm familiar with the gas laws and gases being absorbed into fluids; Sorry, no gas laws here. No
Gear box not engaging Alex G at 5:36pm 06.22.23 Thanks !!!!!, A further question, when the gear box is engaged in either forward or reverse , is it
Oceangate Titan kappykaplan at 4:47pm 06.22.23 Here's a link to one of the articles: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/06/22/us
Oceangate Titan Rick486 at 4:47pm 06.22.23 News reports this evening that it's likely that a Navy acoustic system heard the implosion on Sunda
Fresh water "Pressure Capacity Tank" - Keep or Toss ? Scott T-Bird at 4:13pm 06.22.23 Well, they also have bladders so that you can control the air pressure more easily. @Radio Flyer wa
Engine vibration universal m3-20 brazenarticle at 4:07pm 06.22.23 Remove the fiberglass panel in the head and then run the engine. Check if the water muffler is tight
Oceangate Titan Rick Webb at 4:02pm 06.22.23 I also have been watching this since the beginning and I thought more toward hypoxia than implosion
Getting wires in. kappykaplan at 3:46pm 06.22.23 I don't have a Hunter, but my wires are attached to the bimini frame, then to the pushpit and into a
Oceangate Titan kappykaplan at 3:45pm 06.22.23 I doubt that the military would admit to it, but I'm pretty sure an implosion of that size could be

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