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Upholstery Mike 01 at 11:02am 08.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1328 I own a 1988 First 28.5. The foam backing, which holds up the upholstery in the fore and aft cabins,
America's Cup Viewing unshackled sailor at 11:00am 08.16.13 Ask All Sailors 6/2435 Does anyone know if there is a live broadcast of the America's Cup on Time Warner or is there an Int
What is this boat? (1) sea_casper at 10:19am 08.16.13 Ask All Sailors 9/2019 It looks like a cross between a Sloop and a Small Trawler, Sloower or Trawlop? Spotted at BI.
Yanmar Ignition Panel Corrosion JohnEh at 10:11am 08.16.13 Big Boats 14/3936 Our Hunter 36 has the yanmar ignition panel in the cockpit exposed to the elements. The stop engine
Yanmar 4JH2E Oil Pressure Gauge David Knauer at 10:08am 08.16.13 Ask All Sailors 6/2378 Hello All, I have been looking for information about about oil pressure gauges. For some time, mine
Cash tips for unlicensed captains. fjordstar at 10:07am 08.16.13 Catalina 22 21/5108 To operate a charter "for hire or reward" one is required to obtain a captain's license in the U.S.
search for H22 (new) or 216 near Rhode Island MREARLMC at 9:20am 08.16.13 Smaller Boats 0/816 I'm in NY (south of Rochester) and the company wanting to make me a full mooring cover needs a boat
Corrosion Canoe at 9:17am 08.16.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1020 Let me ask a question about corrosion. I'm seeing corrosion on the motor mounts on my yanmar 3gm.
New NHSailing at 8:40am 08.16.13 Racing 8/17809 Hi folks. I'm new here. Have a CAL 25. We have our first race tomorrow and I'm looking for some pr
Proper tension on Cat 30 mast rigging pmirenda at 8:37am 08.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1216 Anyone know the proper tension specs for the mast rigging for a 30 Ft Catalina MKIII?
Dinette Table smoothsailing at 8:21am 08.16.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/808 Operating the Dinette Table Hi All, First, I would like to let you know that I am a new owner of
Hunter 306 - PHRF dennisp at 7:26am 08.16.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/2222 For what it's worth: I participate in local informal races with the Bluewater Bay Sailing Club here
Outfitting25ft. Oday Muffins at 7:01am 08.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/925 We are planning a trip to Mexico (trailering) this fall. I would like to create a kit for replacing
Tacking a lightning class boat michellepinto at 5:00am 08.16.13 Racing 1/5768 I have been sailing the Lightning class boat in regional and national competitions. While i love rac
Backstay on a J24 class boat michellepinto at 4:56am 08.16.13 Racing 1/2410 In India we use J24's for Match Racing in almost every event. Can anyone give me tips on using the b
mplement extra winches (2 pieces), water maker and GENERATO pkum at 4:26am 08.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1091
My issue with Yanmar design engineers. rfrye1 at 10:14pm 08.15.13 Ask All Sailors 13/2981 I honestly think Yanmar makes a great aux Diesel engine. The Yanmar in my '98 Hunter 376 has been fl
tiller pilots.... simrad, raymarine, other brands??? centerline at 9:49pm 08.15.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1697 I am going to purchase a tiller pilot for a 25ft boat but would like to hear from people that use th
Voltmeter Got The Shakes...... rpell46 at 8:18pm 08.15.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1135 ...Strange development today. While running my Universal 25xp today, as I normally do, I charge my
Stays/Shroud Tightness JaySauls at 7:14pm 08.15.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/4101 Hey folks! I finally got my boat in the water - was really glad it stayed ABOVE water - and raised t

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I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. Crazy Dave Condon at 9:54am 05.21.23 @Tb0n3 Sent you a private message to your email. I was the hunter dealer who sold the most of th
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. rgranger at 9:26am 05.21.23 Does anyone know just how strong the trailer winch eye is in these boats? . Ahhh. The intrepid
Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump rgranger at 9:15am 05.21.23
Swing Keel Rebuild danooxnard at 9:04am 05.21.23 That is beautiful! To pretty to install, I would leave it in my garage just to look at it! Well don
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. (2) Tb0n3 at 9:04am 05.21.23 I've finally gotten to launch in my local reservoir. The launch is a bit low so it was fiddly, but i
Buying new flares this year? thinwater at 8:45am 05.21.23 I considered that solution, but the electronic "flares" are really "LOCATE" devices with a range of
Buying new flares this year? (1) jssailem at 8:15am 05.21.23 Not all lasers are the same. The one James referenced is a Laser Flare. Federal Aviation Administra
Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump davidjpio at 8:11am 05.21.23 I think there should be a hot line from the sensor to the pump I was thinking this as well. But t
Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump (1) davidjpio at 8:09am 05.21.23 Is that a buss bar or a terminal strip? I'm not entirely sure. It's possible it is a terminal str
Lewmar deck hatch leaking through rivets in catch block rgranger at 7:59am 05.21.23 Rivets are easy to replace. Drill out the old ones.. put some bedding down behind the latch ( lik
Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump RitSim at 7:52am 05.21.23 Is that a buss bar or a terminal strip?
What used to be here? Vent in head. FastOlson at 7:51am 05.21.23 Someone added some ventilation. The former owner, if he can be found among the living, will know the
Buying new flares this year? Blitz at 7:46am 05.21.23 One of the key things with using the the 12 gauge flares is to shoot the first two within a minute o
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench JBP-PA at 7:43am 05.21.23 So, are you thinking of leaving it outside, or perhaps in a garage? Cedar? Building the top cabin
Santana 21 design info needed rgranger at 7:37am 05.21.23 Who manufactured your mast?
Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump rgranger at 7:20am 05.21.23 I think there should be a hot line from the sensor to the pump
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench Crusty Ol Salt at 7:17am 05.21.23 Shoot I don't have the time to start either at this point. But, you are correct, it is best to do it
What used to be here? Vent in head. JBP-PA at 7:16am 05.21.23 The vent on top sure looks like a chimney for a heater. I suppose it could be some sort of mushroom
Buying new flares this year? JamesG161 at 6:42am 05.21.23 I'm rather liking the green laser idea Add that to your safety list @dLj $260 but... Who knows wh
Buying new flares this year? smokey73 at 6:29am 05.21.23 Great points @dLj These discussions let us refine our thnking. I have a ditch bag, but my spare f

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