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Does this seacock need a backing plate? IH82BL8 at 1:04pm 07.14.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3808 I've drilled a 1" hole through the side of the sump where the bilge pump and float switch are locate
Stepping Hunter 170 mast solo egdormond at 12:56pm 07.14.13 Day Sailers 2/1982 I've read about steping the mast on a 170 without help, using the trailer winch. Can anyone tell me
Older O'day info needed---HELP! Odayinoc at 12:54pm 07.14.13 Day Sailers 7/2555 I have my eye on an old O'day daysailer. It is for sale and I am trying to find out more about it.
1994 Hunter 29.5 First larger boat? Ok to single hand? Baja Will at 12:53pm 07.14.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2535 Ok, I have been lurking for a long time on this site. I actually have a offer on a 29.5 Hunter 199
Battery question rfrye1 at 12:32pm 07.14.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1066 I admit my knowledge of batteries ' charging systems is my weakest link. I just replaced my two 4D h
Fresh Water Tank Vented? Forrest15112 at 12:16pm 07.14.13 Catalina 30 7/1640 I have a new to me C30 that has two fresh water tanks. One is below the starboard settee and is fill
Lewmar parts Captn TJ at 12:06pm 07.14.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1358 I blew out one of the blocks on my lewmar traveller car. Does anyone know where I can get lewmar pie
Engine problem! dlewis812 at 11:27am 07.14.13 Engines and Propulsion 6/1781 Universal M18 Catalina 30 While bringing boat from winter storage to summer mooring after motoring
LED Masthead light bulb JenniferQB at 8:55am 07.14.13 Catalina 30 3/1561 I would like to upgrade our anchor light to an LED bulb. Our 30' is a 1987. I have a feeling I'll
hoisting a hunter 216 dkjsparky at 7:54am 07.14.13 Smaller Boats 6/1403 I currently dry sail an oday mariner. Our club hoist will handle the weight of the hunter being the
Rudder Jsimkins at 7:12am 07.14.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1074 I recently hauled boat and cleaned and painted bottom. Rudder has more play than is desirable. Rudde
Freshwater Odor spadaforaj at 5:56am 07.14.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/2036 Can't seem to get that SO2 odor our of my freshater tank on a 1981 hunter. Tried flushing several t
Willcox Crittenden Head - can't stop water in spadaforaj at 5:54am 07.14.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/2780 Hi - looking to see if I can fix this problem without replacing the head or the entire rebuild kit.
Where can I dispose of 15 gallons of diesel? iSailor at 5:50am 07.14.13 Ask All Sailors 16/25204 I am planning on pumingp approx. 15 gallons of diesel out of my tank. I have been having fuel issue
Backstay adjuster Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 361 forte at 4:11am 07.14.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2881 Hi, Anyone who changed the standard (fixed) backstay arrangement on a Beneteau 361 to an adjusta
Roller Furling Hard To Furl In and Out Sailavie1 at 8:29pm 07.13.13 Smaller Boats 7/2104 I have an 2008 H25 with Roller Furling. It's very difficult to furl the jib in and out. I tried both
Old Type Rochester fuel sender stuck on 267 ohms (5) Euphoria2011 at 8:15pm 07.13.13 Bigger Boats 0/965 This weekend was "Focus on Fuel" weekend. I had some suspicion that I needed to replace my Racor pri
an unlikely cruiser: Beneteau First 305? hd002e at 7:15pm 07.13.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/4885 Hello Everyone - First post here. I am considering making an offer on a First 305 to be my first
Yanmar 4JH5E Control Panel Nodak7 at 7:10pm 07.13.13 Big Boats 2/2894 We have a Yanmar 4JH5E with a Digital C Type Panel. It seem that recently the digital hour indicator
seawater in the bilge, new e33 jbinbi at 7:05pm 07.13.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1477 So I purchased a 1 year old e33. After taking possession of the boat, I noticed water in the bilge.

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I'm changing out my batteries (1) dlochner at 7:38am 01.30.23 Dave, Because the bottom portion of your photo is blocked out when I view it. Correct me if I
Seattle area surveyors. FastOlson at 7:33am 01.30.23 The Boat Show, happening soon, might be a good place to look. I used to know a top rated surveyor wh
Question depth transducer analog rca type cable to digital conversion (1) mforum at 7:28am 01.30.23 I got this answer back from Airmar Good day, There is an adapter to take 200khz analog depth to
I'm changing out my batteries sailcapt340 at 7:26am 01.30.23 Dave, Because the bottom portion of your photo is blocked out when I view it. Correct me if I
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source Leeward Rail at 7:19am 01.30.23 Just a FYI - it's been brought to my attention that the Honda's don't tie the ground and neutral to
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source dlochner at 7:19am 01.30.23 Is the 12v source regulated? How close is it to 12v? Batteries need to be charged at a higher voltag
Hunter 356 in-mast sailing conversion to hanks/rope and halyard option (1) tfox2069 at 7:06am 01.30.23 So I'll throw out an idea that isn't fully formed, and see whether it has any merit based on the exp
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? Breezy1 at 6:53am 01.30.23 Priorities you've listed are very wise and definitely helpful. I find it is the time I've got to sch
And this is? smokey73 at 6:42am 01.30.23 @JamesG161 Thanks again as always! While NFPA 780 discusses "technical details" like conductor size
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? jssailem at 6:33am 01.30.23 I need to put my plan and schedule together to get everything done in time to enjoy the summer. I
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? Breezy1 at 6:14am 01.30.23 I hope he didn't get to the marina and then freeze solid while checking out the engine :biggrin:.
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? Breezy1 at 6:12am 01.30.23
And this is? JamesG161 at 6:08am 01.30.23 Winter Time Reviews of Lightning Strike Avoidance. newbie lightning protection? Best Review Jim...
Holding tank discharge hose question jssailem at 6:08am 01.30.23 The purpose of the valve at the thru hull is not to control the black water from the holding tank. I
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source (2) dLj at 5:23am 01.30.23 So our Genny has two connectors (Really three for the 220 but that is switched off if 12v and 110 i
Cabinet vs Marine Plywood: A showdown! (1) Marmalade at 5:09am 01.30.23 @dLj - your reply made me think of this scene... classic... Happy Monday everyone!
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source artleyt115 at 5:02am 01.30.23 I don't understand how you are hooking up the 12V alternator, and the 110V to your ship. I'd recom
Stale Forum Terry Cox at 4:53am 01.30.23 Also retiring soon - my last day is Tuesday Wow! Congrats. Retired in October 1997, but after a co
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source dLj at 4:52am 01.30.23 So on our 1984 O'day 26 we used to have a inboard motor which the previous owner tore out. My frien
Stale Forum Terry Cox at 4:44am 01.30.23 Not sure if it competes with your Black Box. Sheesh! Black Box wine is a bit too lofty for this bu

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