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Topping Lift broke loose - how to re-attach? SkipperMike at 3:08pm 10.08.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2165 Hi all, first time posting here...I just purchased a 1978 Hunter 25. On my second sail out, I barely
What size folding cleat for spring lines? Cool Beans at 2:22pm 10.08.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1817 http://cruisermarine.com/accon-stainless-steel-folding-cleats.html Not advertising, just as an exam
Replacing CPG solenoid on 1999 321 AdamCermak at 2:13pm 10.08.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/1520 The original solenoid valve for the CPG tank/system is failing, so I'm trying to replace it. The fi
Battery Mr Mac at 1:50pm 10.08.13 Smaller Boats 1/771 My boat doesn't have a battery installed and we will be picking one up when we get back from Annapol
Another "What kind of boat is this" post.. Chris Patterson at 1:21pm 10.08.13 Ask All Sailors 20/2668 Yeah. So, I posted this one other time to a place where IF I had got a response would have got me. A
Rubrails falling out often on Catalina? sdirkes at 1:14pm 10.08.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/2134 Anyone have a great idea on how to secure the rubber rub rail on older Catalina models (older than 2
Removing the compression post, Hunter 336 neilmcc at 12:59pm 10.08.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/5560 I have a couple of jobs to do which it looks like will require the un-stepping of the mast and the r
M25XP Elbow Boatalec at 12:58pm 10.08.13 Catalina 30 2/1016 I am in process of removing a seized M25XP. The elbow from the exhaust manifold to the muffler is wr
Have you had a model of your boat made? Les at 12:13pm 10.08.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1688 While there are a number of companies or persons that make model of boats on the web, has anyone on
Asymmetrical spinnaker on H260 Kermit at 12:02pm 10.08.13 Smaller Boats 10/1640 Does anyone here use an a-spin on their H260? There is no good way to run the tack line that I can t
Signet SL 80 BoonMcGee at 11:15am 10.08.13 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1404 Does anyone have experience with replacing or rebuilding a Signet SL 80 instrument head. The factory
Starbrite waterproofing - caution Guan at 11:11am 10.08.13 Ask All Sailors 13/11802 Hi: just to caution those 'who would be using this product. I waterproofed my dodger sunbrella top
Replacement of square grill seaworthy speakers? Bowedtoothdoc at 10:55am 10.08.13 Big Boats 3/1320 Has anyone replaced the original square grill Seaworthy speakers which came stock with the 2000 era
Outboard Motor Oil Rick Webb at 10:44am 10.08.13 Ask All Sailors 16/2204 Looking for some advice on motor oil for our junior sailing program's three four stroke Yamaha outbo
Line drivewhisker poles Bill1565 at 10:34am 10.08.13 Ask All Sailors 2/848 Looking for help converting my newly acquired 12 to17 foot whisker pole to 2:1 leverage to extend.
A Couple of Neat Galley Items Hello Below at 9:39am 10.08.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1208 Every once in a while you come across an item on the internet or on someone else's boat that you say
Flojet or Jabsco or Shurflo?? Old Sailor 2 at 9:32am 10.08.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/8804 I will be replacing my existing fresh water pump with a variable speed drive pump and there seem to
Standing rigging tension kegendron at 9:29am 10.08.13 S2 3/1480 Hi: I just installed new standing rigging and was wondering what the tensioning specs were on a 1
Catalina 275 - this could work (2) Jackdaw at 9:21am 10.08.13 Ask All Sailors 0/3974 Catalina is rolling out a new model at the Naptown Boat Show, the 275. Its a sort-of sportboat. Not
BVIs second time around. rfrye1 at 9:06am 10.08.13 Ask All Sailors 3/993 I've booked a Cat with Sunsail next yr out of Tortola for 10 days. My first and only time down there

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OGO Desiccant Install and Experience Ralph Johnstone at 9:46pm 05.12.23 Yup, I titled is desiccant so please no off the rails soap boxes on what it is........ No soap bo
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage Leeward Rail at 8:35pm 05.12.23 Yes, you can use a second device with a local SIM or you can port your phone to a VOIP service such
Anyone Have Helping Pics to rig Hunter 146 jssailem at 8:35pm 05.12.23 Welcome to the forum. Congrats on getting your first boat. Learning about the basic boat parts and
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage Leeward Rail at 7:47pm 05.12.23 Block ads. It's amazing how much faster everything loads "DNS66" is a good option for that if you
Change Fuel Line Tally Ho at 7:29pm 05.12.23
Advice for a Solo Sailor? (1) Tally Ho at 7:27pm 05.12.23 I have been using a Milwaukee M28 right-angle drill with a winch bit to raise my mainsail. It make
Engine compartment blower re design what do you have in your boat dlochner at 7:10pm 05.12.23 Completely refitting a new blower and aeroduct 3inch flexible ducting. Have a perkins 4.108 Does yo
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage dlochner at 7:08pm 05.12.23 @dlochner no plans for Starlink? That's definitely a game changer for many. I bought the RV plan
Mainsheet is in the way on Hunter 33 rardiH36 at 6:43pm 05.12.23 Lot's of postings on this forum over many years about cockpit vs cabintop traveler location. Go
Sleeping on 22 new design ...3TacksontheWater at 6:42pm 05.12.23 Still trying to figure out the best sleeping solution for myself 6'1 (190lbs) my wife 5'4 (110lbs)
Engine compartment blower re design what do you have in your boat (8) Ralph Johnstone at 6:34pm 05.12.23 I trust you had a previous model and are now scrapping it ? I'm curious what the blower was. The o
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage Captain Larry-DH at 5:57pm 05.12.23 @dlochner no plans for Starlink? That's definitely a game changer for many. In the Bahamas and th
C320 - Perkins M30 diesel parts jssailem at 5:55pm 05.12.23 Do you have currently on the engine: An oil filter brand and number A raw water pump brand & serial
C320 - Perkins M30 diesel parts jssailem at 5:47pm 05.12.23 Clearly they are misinformed.
i60 Wind Instrument Troubleshooting Georgedoyle at 5:46pm 05.12.23 I had the same problem. I climbed the mast and wiped the corrosion off of the transducer pins with s
O'Day 28'. Project_Mayhem at 4:56pm 05.12.23 Use d and r marine instead. They'll most likely have the original and know exactly which one to fits
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage Project_Mayhem at 4:54pm 05.12.23 Block ads. It's amazing how much faster everything loads
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage dlochner at 4:25pm 05.12.23 Thanks for the detailed instructions. We have gone a different route. Our plan is with ATT and it i
Anchor Point for a Helmsman's Tether - H41AC Kings Gambit at 4:25pm 05.12.23 Compared to the numbers and types of yachts out there, there are but few ways to anchor to a strong
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage Captain Larry-DH at 4:11pm 05.12.23 Personally if I wanted international data and phone, I sure as heck wouldn't buy it from a north Am

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