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auto pilot BROGERS at 9:56am 09.03.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/1294 We h 've a 1994 Hunter 29.5 that came with an auto pilot when we purchased it some 7 years ago.
It might be worth an email to set this guy straight. Pilotocopilot at 8:45am 09.03.13 The Cherubini Hunters 12/2480 As I often search the boat ads much like everyone else I know who sails, I occasionally come across
Boat Transport SailArkansas at 8:43am 09.03.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1742 I have a potential buyer of my Precision 28 in New York State. My boat is currrently in the water o
1982 O'Day 30' Engine Type astaser at 6:52am 09.03.13 Bigger Boats 4/1567 Does anyone know what type/model of diesel engine a 1982 O'Day 30' would have? Thanks
need advice about new dinghy outboard richk at 6:26am 09.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2550 am in process of buying new o/b for my dink. Advice?
How to fix dinette table? (1) Bedouin at 6:20am 09.03.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/1512 Hello! My recently acquired H306 has a lovely dinette table in the cabin - I'm sure you're familiar
Hitch Extenders upslims at 5:54am 09.03.13 Catalina 22 20/4127 Anyone use a hitch extender? Depending on the tide I have to put a bit if my chevy colorado in the
23.5 main sail mising part where does it go ? (3) sailboat738 at 4:24am 09.03.13 Smaller Boats 4/1482 hi guys , i forgot what this does and where it goes any help please ?
Poly instead of epoxy for sealing? (1) Solstice at 4:17am 09.03.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1074 I recently built a couple of access covers and need to seal the edges. In the past I've used unthick
frig/freezer lid latches Don Lucas at 3:30am 09.03.13 Big Boats 3/1477 I'm tired of the plastic latches on my boat breaking so offen, has anyone replaced them with somethi
Catalina 27 Bulkheads trkarl at 2:43am 09.03.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1867 I have a 1976 Catalina 27 in poor shape. It has had all of the interior pulled out of it by the PO.
Lloyds point, long island sound NYSail at 12:44am 09.03.13 Destinations 2/3567 Looking for some local knowledge. Been to Lloyd's Point when I was younger and am heading there with
If you have Seahawk paint show your bottom Andy1237 at 8:07pm 09.02.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1335 We had Baltoplate in fresh water for 8 years and it has done wonderful. If we were going back to fr
Charging the Boat Pat at 7:19pm 09.02.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/913 I've solved my GFCI issue and have also installed two new batteries. The boat has a Statpower 10 am
Docking in a slip (4) Richie50 at 6:48pm 09.02.13 Ask All Sailors 132/25416 I will be moving off a mooring and into a slip. I need advice on how to dock, as I have never done t
22cat verses 24 hunter 19jib39 at 6:44pm 09.02.13 Ask All Sailors 8/2183 i have 22ft cat am 75 years old any comments if a hunter would be easier to sail over my 22 ft catal
C30 mast step drain and access port dan8152 at 6:33pm 09.02.13 Catalina 30 8/2914 I have been trying to figure out how the mast drains. Mine dose not have any drains in the step too.
Wood for the swim platform Go For It at 6:01pm 09.02.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1748 Folks I have a 1994 Oceanis Ben 40. I am thinking about replacing the wood on the swim platform. I
pro and con of hunter 24 over 22 catalina 19jib39 at 5:32pm 09.02.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2541 any ideas i have 22 cat. am 75 years old was wondering if 24 ft. hunter would be easier to sail
Using sails while under motor JOHNEVERARD at 5:06pm 09.02.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/5032 Is there ever any benefit to keeping the sails up while under motor with no wind?

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Fortress anchor jssailem at 9:26pm 05.03.23 it would seem one needs to consider their typical anchoring environment more than I had thought. Y
Urgent warning to genset owners artboas at 9:18pm 05.03.23 I had that kind of cracking on my raw water hoses for the engine and generator. I replaced them all
Life's Most Infuriating Moments jssailem at 9:18pm 05.03.23 You are looking for something like this. https://www.westmarine.com/jabsco-snap-fit-port-clips-10738
25-II throttle cable replacement (9) Nunavut at 8:49pm 05.03.23 Work done on Piccolo the Yamaha 25 ii tall rig this winter and spring. Emptied, and cleaned the f
Sailing Movies? Stu Jackson at 8:39pm 05.03.23 I must agree about Dead Calm. You have this absurd scene with Nicole Kidman standing, holding to a
Universal M25 Crankcase vent line? Tom J at 7:49pm 05.03.23 My vent line was installed the same way yours was originally. Never had a problem in 17 years of us
Replacing corroded Seaward 5200 series water heater (20 g.) with Kuuma 6 g. HWH - removal and installation questions Tom J at 7:43pm 05.03.23 To avoid antifreeze in the bilge, connect a liquid transfer pump (available at auto supply stores) t
Replacing corroded Seaward 5200 series water heater (20 g.) with Kuuma 6 g. HWH - removal and installation questions Tom J at 7:40pm 05.03.23 Just to clarify, on step 4, you mentioned heat exchanger hoses, but I think you meant hot water heat
What sealant to use? Leeward Rail at 7:40pm 05.03.23 This is bad information. 5200 has limited uses on a boat. It is a polyurethane adhesive with minima
Replacing corroded Seaward 5200 series water heater (20 g.) with Kuuma 6 g. HWH - removal and installation questions Monheganlover at 7:36pm 05.03.23 I really think the 20 gallon one is overkill
Third summer, boat wont sail Leeward Rail at 7:27pm 05.03.23 Anyone do the keel pin spacers so get rid of the "clunk"? I think everyone does that when you serv
Replacing corroded Seaward 5200 series water heater (20 g.) with Kuuma 6 g. HWH - removal and installation questions JRT at 7:26pm 05.03.23 Wouldn't replacing with same model and size be easier? Unfortunately remove and replace.
First Aid Training? PaulK at 7:12pm 05.03.23 We were lucky at our yacht club to have the head of the Emergency Room at a local hospital as a memb
Urgent warning to genset owners Georgedoyle at 7:01pm 05.03.23 I had that kind of cracking on my raw water hoses for the engine and generator. I replaced them all
B&G WR10 Autopilot Remote dlochner at 6:58pm 05.03.23 Yep, I have one. Works great.
Fortress anchor Screen Saver at 6:53pm 05.03.23 Just to be clear - the Practical Sailor test was in Solomons Island Maryland, not the Solomon Islan
Hi boaters, 1975 pearson 39 owners manual shemandr at 6:43pm 05.03.23 In 1975 owners manuals weren't what they are today. My 1979 Ranger had a couple of mimeographed pag
Urgent warning to genset owners tkwhalen at 6:30pm 05.03.23 Thanks Art I'll check mine this week
Third summer, boat wont sail gtg at 6:16pm 05.03.23 Yep. Thats why there is no such thing as a cheap or free boat. Like a German car, they are usuall
Third summer, boat wont sail gtg at 6:14pm 05.03.23 @gtg Ok there is a lot here but Ill try to keep this simple (yeah right). I race and cruise my win

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