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changing point and condenser on 2 hp evinrude newsailor72 at 1:27pm 08.14.13 Engines and Propulsion 12/12887 bought a used 1981 2 hp evinrude that had been sitting for a number of yrs. I changed the plug and
12v Cabin lighting wufibugs at 12:47pm 08.14.13 Ask All Sailors 9/2442 This thread raises 2 issues, one general to this ilk of Hunters and perhaps other boats as well, and
Keel lenght & retraction Lunasea8219 at 11:59am 08.14.13 Grampian 0/6927 Hello fellow Grampian owners. I just purchased the 23' hull#73. I have a buddy that has a trailer an
Temperature Gauge Cat36Amoore at 11:08am 08.14.13 Engines and Propulsion 21/10617 New to a Universal 5411. Concerned with over heating the engine. The instrument panel does not hav
Passage 450 Jib Furling/Reefing Line? Bowedtoothdoc at 9:58am 08.14.13 Big Boats 5/1189 Just curious if anyone has made any modifications for Jib furling that would make it easier to reef
Toe Rail Corrosion & bent bolts windcat at 9:32am 08.14.13 Catalina 30 11/3663 We are removing and resealing the toe rail on our 1978 Catalina, hull # 959, due to leaking issues.
Raymarine SPX-5 Wheel - Omitted functionality Skipper at 8:59am 08.14.13 Ask All Sailors 41/6360 I used to have a tiller-steered boat, and had a Simrad TP-22 AP. The TP-22 was capable of resuming t
Replacement aft holding tank Hunter 40' Legend bornin59ca at 8:29am 08.14.13 Big Boats 4/1849 Hello again: I am looking for information on a replacement aft holding tank for my 1988 Hunter 40 Le
Replacement aft holding tank 1988 Hunter 40 bornin59ca at 8:26am 08.14.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/8455 Hello again: I am looking for information on a replacement aft holding tank for my 1988 Hunter 40 Le
Wanted to buy: ST50 Wind display sailcruiser at 8:08am 08.14.13 Parts Search 2/2616 I don't need the transducer just the receiving display. SC
USCG Six Pack License fjordstar at 7:43am 08.14.13 Catalina 22 8/1573 I've already completed a boating safety course. Is it worth the extra steps and cost to get a six p
Go Away Hornets Pat at 6:22am 08.14.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1089 Our sail cover has a hornets nest inside. The boat has sat unused for most of this year due to the
Raising mast w/ winch "No Gin Pole" HillbillyWanderer at 5:46am 08.14.13 Catalina 22 22/19292 Ok I use a gin pole to raise the mast on my cat22, pain in the ass to hook it all up. I was watching
Rear Stay Placement JaySauls at 5:19am 08.14.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1130 Hey folks! I recently picked up a 1970 24' Macgregor that had basically been abandoned. I'm trying t
Instrument Reccomendations reworb at 4:54am 08.14.13 Ask All Sailors 9/1769 My boat was hit by a direct lightning strike, needless to say some of my electronics are toast. It
Cabin Plywwod rsears54 at 3:35am 08.14.13 Big Boats 3/920 I am rebuilding the engine cover on my 83 H34. Any suggestions for new plywood to use. Also, What is
Is my gearbox faulty? Ken13559 at 1:01am 08.14.13 Engines and Propulsion 9/2531 Previously I suspect my Kiwi Feathering Prop did not feathered over fully when I go reverse, resulti
Universal 5411 Ajay73 at 12:36am 08.14.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1380 I have an opportunity to pick up a 5411 out of a 1983 C27 for an asking price of $1,000. The transmi
butly tape Mark Maulden at 10:26pm 08.13.13 Musings With Maine Sail 28/13451 How does one procure some? I don't see it in the store. Maybe I should look when not enjoying some
Rhode Island registered Boat & storage in Massachusetts PDReynolds at 7:33pm 08.13.13 Ask All Sailors 5/2666 Hi Folks, I am laying up my boat from November until April and I am considering dry storage at a

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Hunter 49 Interior Photos Favor artboas at 11:35am 02.17.23 Reaching out to my fellow H49 owners for a favor. Looking for someone in a warmer climate than I w
Anyone following the Golden Globe RTW race? LakeShark at 11:34am 02.17.23 Its a fun and interesting race for sure. The sailors and skills used are a rare breed. I follow th
thru-hull size needed for bilge (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:12am 02.17.23 The Bilge pump is not a safety issue, @Benny17441 , your words should be emblazoned on every bilg
Anyone following the Golden Globe RTW race? capta at 11:05am 02.17.23 I probably wouldn't want to use a 1968 autopilot for such an arduous voyage. I think the problem wit
ODay 34 chain locker drain Arrgh at 10:38am 02.17.23 The chain locker drains into a vinyl hose which is routed to a hole which is in the bow above the w
ODay 34 chain locker drain Arrgh at 10:36am 02.17.23 https://www.boats.net/blog/thru-hull-fitting-what-is?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjvz64Jad_QIVcYBaBR1EdgL4EAAY
ODay 34 chain locker drain Don S/V ILLusion at 10:24am 02.17.23
ODay 34 chain locker drain eherlihy at 10:19am 02.17.23 The chain locker drains into a vinyl hose which is routed to a hole which is in the bow above the wa
Anyone following the Golden Globe RTW race? PaulK at 10:16am 02.17.23 I have been following it every morning and it does apear that just about everyone has had wind vane
ODay 34 chain locker drain Arrgh at 10:11am 02.17.23
ODay 34 chain locker drain Don S/V ILLusion at 10:07am 02.17.23
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (2) jssailem at 10:07am 02.17.23 Wednesday, the Prop Shop came through. They gave me a call having completed the new shaft prep and f
Internet and telephone while off-shore in Canadian Pacific Northwest leo310 at 9:45am 02.17.23 Sailing around Campbell River and north cell/internet service will be a hit and miss example 15 mile
Replaced all my sanitation hoses T J Furstenau at 9:27am 02.17.23 Art - You just sent shivers down my spine! (and not the good kind!) I'm having moderate PTSD read
Beneteau 323 Toilet and Holding Tank Question (1) Beneteau323 at 9:26am 02.17.23 Peggie - I did purchase a copy of your book and did send an email to Ward Richardson at Beneteau pa
Embrace the freeze. jssailem at 9:19am 02.17.23 Dammit Jim... I just can't seem to get a break..... It feels like the boat likes to be on the hard.
can you mix winch and winch handle brands? arf145 at 9:12am 02.17.23 My favorite winch handle is one with no locking mechanism---it obviously had one but a previous owne
can you mix winch and winch handle brands? Benny17441 at 9:07am 02.17.23 Not a dumb question, you made me think. Some racers may have different needs and opinion than rela
Is there any safety issues with boats not having backstays? Benny17441 at 8:55am 02.17.23 Backstay less rigs have shown no larger incidence of dismasting than those with backstays. Keep th
Cleat backing plates? AaronD at 8:51am 02.17.23 Guys, so the fix seems to be G10 from Jamestown, thinking below and above glassed in....what do you

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