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What are the differences, Mac 26 Tattoo 26? finding41 at 7:06pm 10.06.13 Tattoo Owners 15/10668 Third here. I'd like to hear from new owners what the differences are in the "new" boat vs the 26M.
V Berth water tank rbjenterprises at 1:43pm 10.16.13 Catalina 30 4/2121 I want to add a water tank under my V berth. I have a problem. There is an air conditioner installed
Wanted Lewmar #4 Old Standard Port Interior Trim Piece sampsontm at 1:20pm 10.16.13 Parts Search 1/2660 Lewmar discontinued the production of the Old Standard Portlight interior trim pieces. Of course I n
Remote Control on Catalina 27 Tymadman at 1:19pm 10.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/3 An Alaskan Catalina 27 owner has sent me a video of his autopilot remote control being used from the
Cleaning Diesel fuel and tank Moonraker687 at 11:47am 10.16.13 Ask All Sailors 14/3134 Anybody have any experience cleaning diesel fuel and tank? Jeep Jallade St. Michaels Md
filling large joints gettinthere at 9:17am 10.16.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2109 The shower floor pan has a gap between it and the shower wall of about 3/8". I cannot keep the caulk
Serpentine belt conversion - options? fastback at 7:55am 10.16.13 Ask All Sailors 9/6029 Hi Folks, This summer my regulator and alt went on the fritz - I've rebuilt the Balmar alt and am lo
manual bilge pump rebuild 40" 1985 38.5 First Albert at 7:53am 10.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1084 I need some help in finding the type of manual bilge pump that was installed on my 40 1985 First. I
Dripless shaft test scott754 at 7:28am 10.16.13 Ask All Sailors 14/2360 At the Annapolis boat show I was talking to the designer of a beautiful Passport 50 and he did not l
Ballerina Delivery Report rufus1138 at 7:15am 10.16.13 Destinations 3/1844 good morning folks. ive made it back and had time to recover mostly so ill let everyone get their la
Non - Skid Repair jparks at 6:41am 10.16.13 Catalina 310 4/1791 Hello All: I have a 2002 C-310. I have an area of non - skid that needs repair (the size if the r
321 boom vibration AdamCermak at 6:36am 10.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2210 When the main sheet is under load, e.g., under way or bearing down on it to furl the main (in mast),
Oceanis 46 light switches crispin.hull at 12:07am 10.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/4795 Hi I have recently bought a Beneteau Oceanis 46 and cannot contact the previous owner for this rath
2gm20f factory oil rec. not found anymore Jared1048 at 9:25pm 10.15.13 Ask All Sailors 11/2132 I have a 2gm20f circa 1985. In the manual it says to use Shell Rotella 20 wt for temps between 50-70
Fuel tank sediment/water separator? dutchy at 8:25pm 10.15.13 Big Boats 3/1384 Fuel tank on my H34 is way down in the starboard locker along with my 3 batteries. I plan on draini
Battery Switch (1) kingsailor at 7:44pm 10.15.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 26/3135 Hey all, Would someone please explain the function of the battery switch. What setting do I use w
smelly bilge cherub78 at 6:25pm 10.15.13 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1070 Hi everyone. I have a 78 cherubini27.after repeatedly pressure washing the bilge and all the way ins
Hood Sea Furl 3250 - Parts Urbansailor at 5:55pm 10.15.13 Big Boats 2/4706 When I bought my boat, I noticed that the housing around the furling reel (fairlead and guard spring
Rotted Lazarette Bulkhead unhumble at 5:49pm 10.15.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1581 Hello: I am (hopefully) buying a 1987 Legend 35.5 and have found the bulkhead between the port cock
Replacing mast sheaves Tom11579 at 5:46pm 10.15.13 Big Boats 1/1051 I have a Hunter 40 Legend and the mast and boom sheaves show a great deal of wear. I would like to

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Mounted vhf radio q's BarryL at 7:22am 02.28.23 Hey, I realize that I'm late responding, and you already bought an antenna. My question / point is
M25xpb Dipstick Mike Mc at 7:20am 02.28.23 Thanks for the info, called the company and the person who knows what kubota fits the universal wil
Leak in water tank: what are my options? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:15am 02.28.23 Heat welding is the only repair that would work, but it requires some skill 'cuz you don't just squi
Dyneema terminators jssailem at 7:02am 02.28.23 I would encourage your discovery about this magical line. It has many applications on a boat, bringi
Boat Speed and Pointing shemandr at 6:55am 02.28.23 One thing is certain: The faster you go the better you can point up until the physical limitations
Dyneema terminators jssailem at 6:46am 02.28.23 I'm a DIY guy and do not want to pay exorbitant prices for proprietary dyneema terminators which ar
Dyneema terminators dlochner at 6:40am 02.28.23 Mast and their attendant rigging are the most highly engineered part of the boat, do it wrong and th
Advice on choosing keel lifting rope jssailem at 6:37am 02.28.23
Dyneema terminators Roadking Larry at 6:23am 02.28.23 Check out The Rigging Doctor on Youtube. He has a series of videos on using dyneema for his standing
Boat Speed and Pointing jssailem at 6:21am 02.28.23 One of the significant elements in this discussion is leeway. Oh so true. Folks who have strayed t
Rainwater leak under cockpit deck Scott T-Bird at 6:17am 02.28.23 The cable bundle goes through a huge blob of RTV or clear Silicone Sealant where it passes through
Rainwater leak under cockpit deck jssailem at 6:15am 02.28.23
Rainwater leak under cockpit deck Scott T-Bird at 6:10am 02.28.23 Wow, you really do have a mess of cables! I am first thinking that it would be so much better if th
Funny Friday!!! (1) Will Gilmore at 5:58am 02.28.23 Improves the aerodynamics of the rudder by giving more rake to the skeg. https://i.imgflip.com/pslw2
Advice on choosing keel lifting rope kloudie1 at 5:41am 02.28.23 Looks like a 7 part tackle so the rope load is around 100 pounds.. so a good polyester double braid
Proper way to attach spare tire as working tongue wheel rum_nab at 4:03am 02.28.23 Thanks everybody. Looks like I'll be alright using the tongue jack. I'll probably replace it since i
Advice on choosing keel lifting rope justsomeguy at 3:00am 02.28.23 Dyneema.
Boat Speed and Pointing danstanford at 2:41am 02.28.23 One of the significant elements in this discussion is leeway. My boat can point in the range of 35 d
Funny Friday!!! Michael Davis at 8:31pm 02.27.23
Mounted vhf radio q's captcoho at 7:46pm 02.27.23 If you get in a situation were you really need help, not only having a fixed station with an antenna

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