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Lack Of Galley Space 2008 - 343 Beneteau van den hengel at 8:40pm 09.23.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2117 We are seriously considering purchasing this vessel, and would be trading our much beloved Beneteau
40.5 and davits captron at 8:10pm 09.23.13 Big Boats 24/4967 planning to install davits on my 1997 40.5 but before I purchase (looking at Garhauer, Kato and Mart
Hatch for 79 O'day 22 David S at 5:49pm 09.23.13 Parts Search 0/2474 Need a hatch with hinges and latch. I made a wood hatch with cherry frame and plywood top. Looks pre
1977 I28 Draft ? Gathhill at 5:49pm 09.23.13 Islander 2/3704 I bought an '77 I28 three months ago and was told it had a 5'draft. Just had her pulled for bottom
Rigging Spinnaker Halyard smokey73 at 5:13pm 09.23.13 Ask All Sailors 4/2065 I have a 1994 Hunter 40.5 with an original Z-Spar Mast. I'm thinking of rigging her to be able to
Liner stress under sompression post. (1) Rschoolm at 4:57pm 09.23.13 Catalina 22 4/1143 Should I be concerned about this? The previous owner thought they could install speakers in the lin
Identify 23' from 25' billsails2 at 4:39pm 09.23.13 Ask An Oday Owner 17/2900 I am looking to purchase a 1985 23' or 26 ' Oday. A ad I saw claims the boat is a 1985 25'. I went t
Bilge water mystery Old Sailor 2 at 4:35pm 09.23.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1248 When I bought my 1992 42 Passage two years ago I had a dry bilge and thought how lucky I am! But I
What's The Prop Shaft Diameter On the Yanmar 3GMF? Joe Mullee at 3:54pm 09.23.13 Big Boats 9/4105 I can't remember if it's 1" or 1.25". Can someone help me out? Thanks, Joe Mullee
I need to buy a new cable for the swing keel Drifter729 at 2:44pm 09.23.13 Trailer Sailors 11/7884 I have a 26' Chrysler with a swing keel the stainless cable is broken and I need to replace it
Leaking Hatches kingsailor at 2:38pm 09.23.13 Big Boats 10/3864 My Main Salon hatches are leaking on my 456. They are the Lewmar Coast S-10 type. Does anyone have a
speed sensor/wheel raye at 2:03pm 09.23.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2104 I have a M38-recently purchased. does anyone know where the proverbial speed wheel is located, my sp
Replacing backstay stevec22206 at 2:03pm 09.23.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/3609 A question for C27 owners with the split backstay and adjuster. I'm thinking of eliminating the adju
Insurance sticker shock JohnnyMac at 1:57pm 09.23.13 Ask All Sailors 13/2471 We are in the process of deciding whether to move our boat to Pensacola or leave it on the Great Lak
B&R Rig kingsailor at 1:22pm 09.23.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/3924 I am concerned about the B'R rig on my 456. It scares me on a long downwind leg that the pressure be
Old Companionway steps kingsailor at 1:05pm 09.23.13 Big Boats 2/1220 If anyone is replacing or plans to replace their companionway steps on a 456 or similiar model pleas
Accessories CB trips when plugged in... Michael Meyer at 12:52pm 09.23.13 Catalina 310 3/1182 If I switch my accessories (for the 12v cigarette lighter type plugs) on while I'm plugged in to sho
Groco Head Troubleshooting question. bandit818 at 12:21pm 09.23.13 Pearson 5/3485 I am a new owner of an 87 Pearson 31-2 and am having problems with the Groco HF-B head. We have put
Any Input would be helpful! Drought paiscool at 12:11pm 09.23.13 Ask All Sailors 16/2732 I have a 32 foot Catalina at a Marina in Texas. We have had drought conditions and I have a bout 18"
Catalina or Ensenada in October Old Sailor 2 at 12:09pm 09.23.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2381 I am thinking of taking a 4 or 5 day trip from San Diego and sailing either to Ensenada, Mexico or C

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Possible SmartPlug problem dlochner at 4:33pm 05.30.23 I have in the past been tempted to change my boat over to a SmartPlug, but after reading this and a
Sealing shaft-log options ricksoth at 3:47pm 05.30.23 Thanks to all that have shared their wisdom and thoughts! Since the outside (bottom) of the shaft l
Possible SmartPlug problem jaysweet at 3:46pm 05.30.23 I have in the past been tempted to change my boat over to a SmartPlug, but after reading this and a
Hunter 23.5 anchor locker size waterman30 at 3:41pm 05.30.23 I don't remember it was the equivalent for what I had. 7 sticks in my head but I would not bet the
alternator and wiring Stu Jackson at 3:39pm 05.30.23 Jeff, as a fellow Canadian... FYI, you being new here, I have been around for a long time and have
SBO PacificNW Racing Crew Report Hayden Watson at 3:33pm 05.30.23 While we are waiting for John's next chapter, I will add a bit of backstory. John raced with me in
Raymarine Autopilot Problems (ST4000+) jaysweet at 3:22pm 05.30.23 I have a Raymarine ST4000+ (I think) that is original to my 2005 Hunter 33-2. The autopilot seems h
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising (1) skunther at 3:21pm 05.30.23
alternator and wiring artboas at 3:17pm 05.30.23 I have been hesitant to approach the wiring on my boat however Marine Electricians in Toronto are l
Sealing shaft-log options dlochner at 3:05pm 05.30.23 5200 would be a better choice than 4200 to conform to the outside portion of the hole. There is n
Marine Toilet Question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:53pm 05.30.23 One of my favorite marine toilet stories is from a custtomer (in the days before I sold my company)
1998 Hunter 376 (2) Rich Stidger at 2:51pm 05.30.23 I have a sister ship- a 1997 h40.5. I have cracks at the aft end of my keel and according to Hunter
Continupus mainsail furling Seahawk345 at 2:50pm 05.30.23
Marine Toilet Question thinwater at 2:44pm 05.30.23 Add Kleenex to the list. It looks a lot like TP, but if it will survive a laundry cycle and the drie
Hunter 23.5 anchor locker size Rick Webb at 2:43pm 05.30.23 What size did you get? I will be anchoring in mud. I don't remember it was the equivalent for what
SBO PacificNW Racing Crew Report Ward H at 2:35pm 05.30.23 Man, I'm so sorry to miss this race this year. Maybe next year. I'll put it on my calendar now so i
Sealing shaft-log options Ward H at 2:29pm 05.30.23 A better option than a wooden plug would be a fiberglass rod epoxied into place on both sides. Thor
Continupus mainsail furling jssailem at 2:24pm 05.30.23 Congrats on the new boat. The statement out the winch self tailing function. Some ST winches are p
Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect? Art12050 at 2:20pm 05.30.23 Congratulation! It sounds like you stepped the mast?
Help finding a windlass for a new install on 2005 Hunter 33 Ralph Johnstone at 2:19pm 05.30.23 Ah, the way you're set up, it'll be a walk in the park, do it in your sleep. At least in theory.

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