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Weeping keel.. should we be scared? (1) ingeanous at 4:29pm 11.27.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/2398 New to us 1990 Hunter 335 has been laid up for 3 weeks, seemed dry, sealed the keel and came back to
I can't find it!!!! Curly64 at 4:16pm 11.27.13 Big Boats 8/2663 I just acquired a 1985 Hunter Legend 40. It has a Yanmar Diesel engine. I can't find anything the r
headroom Philip R. at 3:55pm 11.27.13 Smaller Boats 4/1182 What is the headroom of a 1982 25'
perkins m30 Reg23 at 1:34pm 11.27.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/1266 where is the oil sensor located, I can't find it.
thinking about a Cal 36 miatapaul at 12:44pm 11.27.13 Cal 3/7942 Hello, I am thinking about looking at a 1969 Cal 36. She looks to be in good shape, and is set up ve
Acoustical foam Nereussailor at 12:37pm 11.27.13 Ask All Sailors 11/1598 I'm looking for a reasonably priced source for acoustical foam like the product used in the engine c
propane safety willsnow at 12:21pm 11.27.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/7466 seems like the majority of us use a basic camp stove that runs off propane bottles. im wondering wha
Hatch sizes Beneteau 331 bigman99 at 7:37am 11.27.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2487 An someone tell me the hatch sizes in both the main salon and v-berth on my boat? It's away for the
When to tighten keel bolts (if ever)? JohntheJayhawk at 7:12am 11.27.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/7311 We are refinishing the sole in our 28.5 and that process has 'revealed' the keel bolts. Is it sensi
Anyone near Titusville? Bonzai at 6:25am 11.27.13 Ask All Sailors 1/789 Hey guys, am looking for a go-between to inspect a used item located at a marina in Titusville. I wo
Oceanis 31 Lifting Keel version? zoya at 5:58am 11.27.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/9557 I am interested in an Oceanis 31 with a lifting keel. Any owner of such a beast who could provide m
What size Wisker Pole seadaddler at 4:47am 11.27.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/804 I have been doing some racing here with my sailing club and need to get a wisker pole for my 2007
Dissimilar metals Tree at 12:04am 11.27.13 Ask All Sailors 18/2752 On my 45 year old classic plastic, the tiller is attached to the rudder rod with two pieces. On to
Tattoo Yachts Factory Visit (2) Eric Jacobsen at 7:46pm 11.26.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/3645 Hi folks, as a former (26d) and current (26s) Mac owner visiting parents in Stuart Florida (with my
5411 won't start jakez at 7:28pm 11.26.13 Catalina 30 13/2529 My 5411 won't start. Engine seems to crank fine. Voltmeter for battery is good. I do notice that
Engineless sailing capta at 4:48pm 11.26.13 Ask All Sailors 18/3731 Am I too sensitive? Every time I read on a forum that those who sail without an engine are the only
O'Day 22 port locker access Pianobob at 4:29pm 11.26.13 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1537 As a very recent 1st time owner of my 1978 O'Day 22, I have recently taken her out of the water. I h
HAPS Dinner Nov 23, 2013 Mikem at 1:54pm 11.26.13 HAPS (Hunter Assoc. of Puget Sound) 0/4657 Brian and Mary Scott hosted a truly delicious meal for 26 Hapsters in their lovely home atop Cougar
Sell my M17 and get a Hobie Sailing Kayak? (3) sailingandsuch at 1:00pm 11.26.13 Ask All Sailors 19/7659 Yes, that is what I am thinking I may want to do..... Should I sell my beloved Montgomery 17 and ge
rewiring my mast Jim Eller at 12:48pm 11.26.13 Catalina 22 2/1078 I just ordered a new wiring harness for my catalina 22. I am assuming that I an use a couple of str

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Catalina 270 Rub Rail jssailem at 5:47am 07.04.23 Have you tried shopping here on this site? https://shop.catalinaowners.com/search.php
Engineering Issues jssailem at 5:41am 07.04.23 Ah Dave. Another Roller Coaster aficionado. The rush. The thrill. Ahhhh. Events like this definitel
Damaged Keel on Hunter 410 wnischt at 5:35am 07.04.23 It may come to that.
Damaged Keel on Hunter 410 dlochner at 5:32am 07.04.23 Shipping a keel to Hamilton Ont and back is expensive. Get out the chainsaw and fairing compound. ;
Ideas, Thoughts, Recommendations, I'll Take Anything dlochner at 5:31am 07.04.23 A few thoughts. The weight of the hatch when open may be increasing the friction on the plastic pa
cant identify my venture2? micmacirq at 5:27am 07.04.23 i believe i in fact am the owner of a venture 224. ill post pics of lola mae today. if you folks
Damaged Keel on Hunter 410 wnischt at 5:16am 07.04.23 The keel is lead. I got a quote to repair it, but I have to ship it to Canada (MarsKeel). They ind
Damaged Keel on Hunter 410 dlochner at 4:52am 07.04.23 The keel joint crack may not be a particularly difficult job as it may only be the fairing compound
shore power female-end fell in the water Jim Legere at 4:23am 07.04.23 Prescription for the wet end of the cord: fresh water rinse followed by a liberal application of WD4
shore power female-end fell in the water rgranger at 3:33am 07.04.23
Fuel (In)Efficiency Davidasailor26 at 3:27am 07.04.23
cant identify my venture2? rgranger at 3:25am 07.04.23 Still will need photos to help
Ideas, Thoughts, Recommendations, I'll Take Anything Davidasailor26 at 3:19am 07.04.23 Maybe some PTFE or silicone lubricant on the threads to keep it from binding up so much?
Engineering Issues Rick486 at 3:10am 07.04.23 Fatigue failure of a welded joint
Ideas, Thoughts, Recommendations, I'll Take Anything Rick486 at 2:48am 07.04.23 My forward opening hatch is a Bomar 1080-10A with a single support arm. Manufactured in 1998 and in
Ideas, Thoughts, Recommendations, I'll Take Anything Joe at 1:20am 07.04.23 Ralph, I wish I had constructive insight regarding the hatch issue. However, I will congratulate yo
Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Syversens at 12:25am 07.04.23 How much solar do you have? Edit: And how large is your charger? Is it connected to the start batt
Ideas, Thoughts, Recommendations, I'll Take Anything JamesG161 at 12:15am 07.04.23 Bomar 1080-10A Mine is Bomar 1011-10 with 2 openers.;) I guess , just like your accumulator, shor
Fuel (In)Efficiency SFS at 11:43pm 07.03.23 Many diesel engines burn between 0.38 and 0.45 pounds of fuel per hour for each horsepower developed
Engineering Issues SoSound at 10:33pm 07.03.23 I saw this video this morning and wondered, how did the park safety team miss this on their AM insp

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