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Air Conditioning Pump Woes capta at 11:33pm 08.05.13 Ask All Sailors 20/3734 Refrigeration (not A/C) Pump Woes It seems when we're beating on a port tack the refer s/w cooling
Diesel exhaust Fumes in the cockpit Brad on Vashon at 10:17pm 08.05.13 Catalina 30 2/1496 When motoring with the wind coming aft( light or strong makes no matter) I get strong diesel fumes i
Pearson 34 1983 RIGEL KENT at 9:21pm 08.05.13 Pearson 2/2671 Someone could help me to get some technical documentation and details specifications to my Pearson 3
iPad Navigation Apps and Cell service rfrye1 at 7:49pm 08.05.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1824 Just got my new iPad and downloaded a great Navigation app. Looks almost as good as my Garmin. My qu
1976 Hunter 25 Shroud Tension KenMu at 7:30pm 08.05.13 Smaller Boats 8/1668 Can anyone tell me the proper tension for my shrouds using a tension gauge. A guy at the dock who b
Leak from deck in area of the hanging locker. MLampner at 6:52pm 08.05.13 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1112 We took part in the Sippy Cup this weekend, sort of an in Gov cup for the rest of us. In any case to
Correct Prop size for 28.5 Jim L at 6:46pm 08.05.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1411 Actually as I read further posts I am wondering what the correct prop size should be for my H 28.5.
Hunter Vision 32 Holding Tank Install (2) wickedwahine at 6:25pm 08.05.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/1812 Just getting to posting some pictures of the holding tank install on my 89 Vision 32. It is an 18 g
Speedy Rigger Video's Tntimbo at 6:00pm 08.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1182 I ordered the two video's on 7-22 and have yet to receive them. I sent the web site an e-Mail on Fri
Life of a diesel stevestk at 5:36pm 08.05.13 Big Boats 6/2084 I've been shopping for a boat. Assuming proper maintenance, how long would you expect a diesel to la
Any Mac owner in central Indiana? jasonsjwou at 5:28pm 08.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/964 Any Mac owner in central Indiana willing to show their boat? Hello all, I'm a complete newbie in
Upgrading and adding hatches Urbansailor at 5:05pm 08.05.13 Big Boats 0/1061 I'd love to replace my forward hatch cover with something more contemporary looking as well as add s
blanc rablanchard at 4:35pm 08.05.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/839 Does anyone know a tool for tighten a closed turnbuckle on a Catalina 30? I have tried a small screw
Pressure Wash the Deck? PGIJon at 4:27pm 08.05.13 Big Boats 4/1256 Any thoughts on using a pressure washer to clean the decks? Thanks.. Jon
Bow light Wiring wufibugs at 4:11pm 08.05.13 Ask All Sailors 9/1858 I replaced the bow light on my 86 Hunter 31' because the old one was not working. Then found new on
Wine stain in cockpit YVRguy at 4:10pm 08.05.13 Ask All Sailors 37/12844 I knocked over a glass of wine in my cockpit last night (Layer Cake Cabernet in case you're curious)
Dog Traction wifeofgonzo at 3:27pm 08.05.13 Big Boats 2/1131 We are having difficulty with our dog on our Hunter 36. She is medium sized, about 60 pounds. We h
Edson Pedestal Clamp sandpiper10471 at 3:23pm 08.05.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1122 Recently had a machine screw fall out of my pedestal (1981), the upshot being that now my shifter an
Decked Out deckedout at 3:07pm 08.05.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/821 In the process of installing a new Espar Desiel heater D5 on a 2008 40' Beneteau and was wondering i
Excited but so many questions csd0606 at 3:05pm 08.05.13 Ask All Sailors 16/3272 Well my 10th anniversary present actually got some good use this weekend. My hubby and I finally sa

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Reversing the Beneteau Oceanis 31 aft cabin door. Davidasailor26 at 9:28am 03.19.23 Can probably find one on the Beneteau spare parts site as they are common on most Beneteau models.
Gel coat superficial scratches -not too deep Siamese at 9:23am 03.19.23 I generally have to answer by saying, "if it was my boat". I'd do the whole damn topsides. Assum
Hard or Soft Bimini height Hollyberry at 9:05am 03.19.23 A bimini frame that will support dinghy davits would need to be a substantial structure... Aluminum
Reversing the Beneteau Oceanis 31 aft cabin door. SycloneDriver at 9:03am 03.19.23 Can probably find one on the Beneteau spare parts site as they are common on most Beneteau models.
Universal 25xpb Parts 2 OLD PIRATES at 8:49am 03.19.23 Thanks for the reply. Cheers
Reversing the Beneteau Oceanis 31 aft cabin door. BigEasy at 8:47am 03.19.23 The door on our v-berth uses the same pinch bracket. I need to find one. Can probably find one
Grounding log JamesG161 at 8:45am 03.19.23 Current flows from positive to negative, and voltage flows from negative to positive. Current is
Replaced all my sanitation hoses Mike Oldak at 8:42am 03.19.23 All sanitation hoses and any hose that connect to a below-waterline thru-hull should be double clam
Beneteau 1993 First 35s5 Keel Separation Don S/V ILLusion at 8:34am 03.19.23
Grounding log (1) JamesG161 at 8:19am 03.19.23 From a large boat Owner's Manual. is the Faraday Cage effect. Jim...
Reversing the Beneteau Oceanis 31 aft cabin door. SycloneDriver at 8:11am 03.19.23 The door on our v-berth uses the same pinch bracket. I need to find one. The door on the v-berth l
Hard or Soft Bimini height Rowbert at 8:10am 03.19.23 Thanks to all for your support. I believe I will attack it from 2 sides, first go for a sail and fi
Passport Renewal jssailem at 7:11am 03.19.23 Terry, I also like carrying my passport. I do get a bit nervous when it gets taken into others hands
2005 Hunter 33 Teak Laminate/Composite dmax at 7:10am 03.19.23 A door not fitting can also indicate a shift in the hull shape - something to look for when examinin
Passport Renewal Terry Cox at 6:48am 03.19.23 The Nexus card makes a huge time and convenience difference for $10 a year. Makes sense, Dave. Unl
2005 Hunter 33 Teak Laminate/Composite Scott B at 5:36am 03.19.23 It's odd that the door is not fitting. Has your boat always been in Chicago? Mine's always been in
Passport Renewal dlochner at 5:34am 03.19.23 HI 'Dave. All good suggestions. A dumb flip phone is my only cell phone, which I prefer, so no apps
Hunter 386 freshwater tank sending unit help BroncoJohn at 5:02am 03.19.23 I wanted to provide a final update. I replaced the external tank sensors that with new ones and repl
Reversing the Beneteau Oceanis 31 aft cabin door. Davidasailor26 at 4:34am 03.19.23 Nicely done. On our 37 the door opens into the aft cabin, and it has the metal pinch bracket to hold
mast lights BigEasy at 11:02pm 03.18.23 Hi Al. Replaced the bright halogen deck light on our boat with one of these: 9mm BA9S Mini Bayonet

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