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Exterior topside window snaps leaking on a Hunter 36 deacm at 5:14pm 09.30.13 Big Boats 2/1158 Hunter 36's have raised snaps on the forward top side fixed windows in front of the mast. They give
Catalina 27 TR SEA HOOD REMOVAL???? dive7mmwet at 5:14pm 09.30.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/3184 Any one remove the sea hood ? Ours has about 8 screws forward and looks to be laid in to the compani
May need a 26D trailer Buki at 4:48pm 09.30.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/2372 Hi. I'm new to the forum. While researching to buy a sailboat, I really liked the Macgregor 26 line.
1981 Hunter 25 (7) Mr Mac at 4:02pm 09.30.13 Smaller Boats 7/2336 Well, I did it. I finally pulled the trigger on a starter boat for the wife and I! We have been sp
Water cooled refrigeration system running all the time Go For It at 4:01pm 09.30.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1459 Water cooled refrigeration system running all the time I recently purchased a 1994 Beneteau Oceanis
Shower Drain Hose BLIGHT at 2:38pm 09.30.13 Big Boats 0/939 It's finally happened, the drain hoes from the shower to the bilge has broken. Has anyone ever rep
?He got it one piece at a time...? (1) Kermit at 2:03pm 09.30.13 Ask All Sailors 33/4110 ?...And it didn't cost him a dime.? or Is this a ketch or a yawl? or ?He's a Ramblin' Wreck from Geo
H376 Deck Solar Panel John Murphy at 1:28pm 09.30.13 Big Boats 3/1375 Please, I have a 1997 H376 w/ a deck solar panel. How do I determine if it is working? If it isn't,
Removing Chrome from Bronze Chesapeake Bob at 12:09pm 09.30.13 Ask All Sailors 9/5448 I removed the flag holder from the boat yesterday. I was refinishing the teak, and it was the only w
Full Enclosure for Catalina 350 2003 CaptainLulu at 11:55am 09.30.13 Big Boats 1/2062 Have any of you 350 owners fully enclosed your cockpit. if so I would like to see pictures and know
Electrical Panel Fun! (1) wheatfieldcrows at 11:45am 09.30.13 Ask All Sailors 14/2788 My favorite part is the use of wood screws. Didn't stop me from buying the boat, time to start rippi
Oracle Team USA's comeback and "Herbie." jviss at 11:37am 09.30.13 Ask All Sailors 19/3861 Since the dramatic comeback of Oracle Team USA (OTUSA) v. Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) to win th
Will this trailer haul a Com-Pac 23? (3) Gene Neill at 11:30am 09.30.13 Com-Pac 0/3750 Hi everyone, first post from an utter neophyte! I've found a trailer that I think will haul my "ne
Propeller shaft noise when sailing Perfect Excuse at 10:54am 09.30.13 Big Boats 6/3129 When sailing, there is a low growling sound caused by the shaft being turned by the water turning th
Spraying Awlgrip Snotter at 10:25am 09.30.13 Ask All Sailors 20/7774 My Morgan OI is coming out this spring for maintenance. During that time I would like to fix the fi
Hunter 376 Windlass gcohen30 at 10:05am 09.30.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1826 Can anyone tell me the model of the windlass on my 1996 Hunter 376? I have to replace the plastic p
delivery planning rufus1138 at 8:51am 09.30.13 Destinations 36/8030 hey guys, got good news this morning that my blind offer has been accepted for a 1978 hunter 33 in m
Antifouling for New Boat! sirarra1 at 8:09am 09.30.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1276 Hi All, I have just bought a Oceanis 41 and the importer told me that i need to paint the hull wit
ANTIFREEZE for Winterizing Plumbing & Engine ??? 2 OLD PIRATES at 6:59am 09.30.13 Catalina 310 6/3010 Since I'm new to the 310 and having a new Jabsco Toilet. Questions and Answers abound. I have tried
37 aft water leak geek_guy at 6:34am 09.30.13 Big Boats 2/1077 Hoping someone may have a clue where to look on this. I was doing some work way aft of the aft ber

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Engraved hull number on P450 kappykaplan at 3:20am 04.05.23 Yes, outside but where exactly as we have to take a picture for my boat registration. Look on the
Engraved hull number on P450 henri at 2:58am 04.05.23 Yes, outside but where exactly as we have to take a picture for my boat registration.
Seeking a Spinnaker Pole Car for a 1987 Beneteau Oceanis 381 Joe at 2:22am 04.05.23 Yes, she is looking for vertical storage on the mast. The big issue is her mast has a built in trac
Re-rigging running rigging - source suggestions please Joe at 2:12am 04.05.23 Sadly Vela has no line in the size I need in stock... dj My friend, there are literally dozens of
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages Maine Sail at 11:13pm 04.04.23 Very effective on the first load dump. It is a one and done solution. :confused: Another spare pa
Furling Line Options Dalliance at 9:17pm 04.04.23
Furling Line Options Ralph Johnstone at 8:57pm 04.04.23
Zinc on strut? Ralph Johnstone at 8:53pm 04.04.23 It does become eaten away and I replace it every 1 1/2 year. It's eaten away by galvanic corrosio
Recommended maintenance/checks during haulout? (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:45pm 04.04.23 To avoid bent prop shafts and other inconveniences, locate your four sling points and mark them on t
1996 22' MK II delaminating in bilge under cockpit (1) Chase Hartzell at 7:58pm 04.04.23
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages dlochner at 7:50pm 04.04.23 A good solution might be to connect the alternator output to the LFP house bank and charge the star
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages SycloneDriver at 7:27pm 04.04.23 A good solution might be to connect the alternator output to the LFP house bank and charge the start
Furling Line Options TimFromLI at 7:27pm 04.04.23 Too thick and it's going to jump the drum. I had that problem. I thinking I'm using 5/16 now maybe 3
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages SycloneDriver at 7:20pm 04.04.23 That'll be fine for the next generation. :( I'm still waiting like everyone else too.
Shaft Alignment SycloneDriver at 7:18pm 04.04.23 I remember reading an article years ago that stated a lifting force equal half of the weight of the
Compression Post--1978 30 foot MikeHoncho at 7:16pm 04.04.23 feel free to reach out with any questions. You will notice that the compression post is not centered
Holding tank relocation? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:14pm 04.04.23 That seems like a good plan. But before you commit to it... take a look at this Plan B: an "MSD"
Furling Line Options Sailfanatic at 7:11pm 04.04.23 A 1/2" is a crazy thick line to use on a furler, if you have the manual for the unit, check and see
Compression Post--1978 30 foot rdalessio at 7:06pm 04.04.23 Thanks, Mike. Will do. -R
AITA? Racing situation that came up Davidasailor26 at 7:03pm 04.04.23 It's all about learning. :plus: I like thinking through these types of situations and reading the

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