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Halyard Block on 23.5 removing the pin (3) teebutch at 6:37am 07.11.13 Smaller Boats 8/2528 Can someone tell me how to remove the pin on the halyard blocks that are molded into the deck to sep
Raymarine Instrument package Dave9854 at 6:30am 07.11.13 Ask All Sailors 7/2287 Recently purchased a used boat ( new to me ) Has Raymarine package, Radar, AIS, and ST 60+ instrumen
San Fransisco, Americas Cup sailor420 at 6:11am 07.11.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2290 OK you San Fransisco sailors. We will be in San Fransisco during some of the cup races and want to k
'82 H30 exhaust in cockpit malyea at 5:36am 07.11.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1048 Due to the near co-location - on the port aft stern under section - of the diesel exhaust thru-hull
Where to Install AC Panel Ajay73 at 11:02pm 07.10.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/934 I bought a Paneltronics AC panel. It has a main breaker and three branch breakers. What is a good pl
How to remove the small plex fron a side port to install an abk at 8:42pm 07.10.13 Smaller Boats 5/1310 I am going to install a portable standing A C unit that will be vented outside. About 6000 BTU's. I
I am installing a Air Conditioner (portable unit vented) How abk at 8:41pm 07.10.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/7767 I am going to install a portable standing A C unit that will be vented outside. About 6000 BTU's. I
Looking for the height of my boat. ahab4000 at 8:32pm 07.10.13 Ask All Sailors 9/1749 Hello everyone. I just bought a 1981 Balboa 24 and I am looking to sail it under some bridges to ge
ESD-(Electric Shock Drowning)-no swimming Pat T at 8:08pm 07.10.13 Ask All Sailors 22/4675 Have you read the Boat US July issue of Seaworthy? There is a good article on ESD. Under What You Ne
Sunbrella source zpeteman at 6:05pm 07.10.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/3387 We need to recover our cabin cushions. Does anyone know of the best source for Sunbrella fabric? I r
Prop for Evinrude E-tec 60 drterryh at 5:50pm 07.10.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/778 OK, so I'm a trusting dummy. 2012 26M sailing lakes, Charleston Harbour and the Florida keys. Leav
Possible deck delamination BobDivine at 5:23pm 07.10.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/3096 We owned a 40' Beneteau in charter service several years ago (Moorings 405), then kept it for a coup
general questions about a 1982 hunter delaware novice at 5:07pm 07.10.13 Smaller Boats 0/914 I am sailing and refurbishing a 1982 hunter 19. My immediate concern are replacing the two springs
Boom vang Captn TJ at 5:00pm 07.10.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2393 Has anyone figured out a way to silence the boom vang? Mine has developed a bad squeak - I can minim
New NOAA Chart App for Android rpwillia at 4:38pm 07.10.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1486 This one is from NOAA; out on trial now for download. http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2013/20
Where Have The 1992 Mazda Cup Boats Go MetricMountie at 4:20pm 07.10.13 Big Boats 1/931 Four years ago I bought one of the 1992 35.5 Hunter Mazda Cup boats and after sailing her for the la
1984 Catalina30 House water pump?? csharp at 3:27pm 07.10.13 Catalina 30 16/7458 I recently purchased a 1984 Catalina 30. The overall condition is very good. However, I can not get
Venturi Effect Formula (1) capta at 3:23pm 07.10.13 Ask All Sailors 3/2258 If I were to take a standard cowl 4" (see pic) and desire to change it into a venturi exhaust system
replacing fuel pump filter dlewis812 at 3:17pm 07.10.13 Engines and Propulsion 2/1442 replaced the fuel filter no problem and now trying to inspect/replace the fuel pump filter. not sur
Inverter and Solar Panels Long Story at 2:03pm 07.10.13 Catalina 310 3/1540 Has anyone added an Inverter/Charger in place of the standard charger for minor 110V electrical need

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Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising (1) JBP-PA at 5:46am 04.08.23 I made washboards with screening for when it is warm. This winter I made a canvas cover out of lefto
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising thinwater at 5:34am 04.08.23 Yes. We went really low tech when we needed a quick solution. 8 years later, it still works. Yes t
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising thinwater at 5:31am 04.08.23 Sogeman Bugbusters Companionway Screen There are even a few hatch board replacements with solid fram
Importing GPX File into a Garmin GPS 5212 geoffschultz at 5:24am 04.08.23 I can point you to a file converter and describe the steps involveI can point you to a file conver
Importing GPX File into a Garmin GPS 5212 geoffschultz at 5:18am 04.08.23 I wish that were the case. Yes, it has an SD slot, but I have not been able to find any method to
New furling genoa for a 76 30ft Catalina Hayden Watson at 4:59am 04.08.23 Cheers Hollyberry. I`m watching a lot of popeye videos to get the lingo correct.;) It's not a sta
Schenker Zen 30 watermakee FBD at 4:55am 04.08.23 The operative word is "could." ;) Oh my gosh that is awesome. Maybe it is the membrane but what
Schenker Zen 30 watermakee dlochner at 4:52am 04.08.23 That is a good question. They said the membrane could last up to seven years. It has about 100 hour
Schenker Zen 30 watermakee FBD at 4:49am 04.08.23 How are the membranes. If they have become clogged, the output would be reduced. That is a good qu
Schenker Zen 30 watermakee dlochner at 4:45am 04.08.23 How are the membranes. If they have become clogged, the output would be reduced.
Schenker Zen 30 watermakee FBD at 4:28am 04.08.23 4 months old. Isn't there a warranty? gary Yes, but they are far away and slow in any real help.
Schenker Zen 30 watermakee garymalmgren at 4:18am 04.08.23 4 months old. Isn't there a warranty? gary
2006 Beneteau 423 - Volvo engine / prop shaft vibration Brad Gregg at 3:43am 04.08.23 For what it's worth, my vibration was related to a worn out max prop. Two mechanics, on the hard, lo
Need a Beneteau part NYSail at 1:35am 04.08.23
2006 Beneteau 423 - Volvo engine / prop shaft vibration NYSail at 1:28am 04.08.23 Alfa, thanks for the insight. Did run the engine in neutral a couple of days ago and no engine vibr
New furling genoa for a 76 30ft Catalina TAJ at 10:56pm 04.07.23 Cheers Hollyberry. I`m watching a lot of popeye videos to get the lingo correct.;) It's not a st
Pacific Northwest Cruise 2010 jon hansen at 10:37pm 04.07.23 thanks for sharing Terry
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising Leeward Rail at 10:21pm 04.07.23 We use something like that shown in @Will Gilmore above photo. We have a DIY heavy duty screen with
Zinc on strut? Leeward Rail at 10:11pm 04.07.23 And this guy is telling you to eliminate that fastener/anode/part electrical connection. I love ta
Removing Dyneema Core thinwater at 9:52pm 04.07.23 ... What about splicing my 1/4" line to 1/8" Dyneema for the first 10' or so? It eliminates the ques

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