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Halyard Block on 23.5 removing the pin (3) teebutch at 6:37am 07.11.13 Smaller Boats 8/2554 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 7/2327 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 12/2340 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 2/1068 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 0/958 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 5/1340 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 13/7922 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 9/1771 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 22/4742 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 10/3459 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 0/800 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 6/3165 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 0/921 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 4/2440 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 6/1516 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 1/952 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 16/7658 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 3/2275 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 2/1459 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 3/1587 Has anyone added an Inverter/Charger in place of the standard charger for minor 110V electrical need

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Hauturier equivalent in USA? xavpil at 8:05am 05.10.23 For the most part there are no regulations on recreational boat ownership or operation. Many states
When does a screw become a bolt? dlochner at 8:04am 05.10.23 Right about now I'm thinking there's a few screws loose here. :cool:
Mod for burping fresh water system after installing new water heater - should this work? JoeWhite at 8:02am 05.10.23 Monhegalover, you are working too hard. The question is why you get high temperature when you replac
Self Tacking Jib Experience jssailem at 7:50am 05.10.23 This is when you change guest into crew. Encourage them to begin handling the lines. Or move them to
Sleeping on 22 new design LakeShark at 7:35am 05.10.23 Our family of 5 sleeps with 1 teen on the quarter berth (stove side) 2 other teens in the Vberth and
Hauturier equivalent in USA? dlochner at 7:30am 05.10.23 For the most part there are no regulations on recreational boat ownership or operation. Many states
When does a screw become a bolt? Leeward Rail at 7:28am 05.10.23 Bolts have pre machines matched receptacles (threads) . Screw do not and force their own .hence the
Vinyl names and logo/design dlochner at 7:18am 05.10.23 I've used BoatUS. Any sign shop that can scan an image can make a graphic. More colors equals more m
Vinyl names and logo/design xavpil at 7:18am 05.10.23 I have used SpeedySigns.com for boat name graphics, and have been happy with them. They also offer
When does a screw become a bolt? jviss at 7:04am 05.10.23 So, the greatest newspaper headline of all time. I think it was the NY Daily News, or NY Post, or s
Vinyl names and logo/design BobH57 at 7:03am 05.10.23 I have used SpeedySigns.com for boat name graphics, and have been happy with them. They also offer d
When does a screw become a bolt? MikeHoncho at 6:52am 05.10.23 Bolts have pre machines matched receptacles (threads) . Screw do not and force their own .hence the
When does a screw become a bolt? Siamese at 6:46am 05.10.23 When her husband comes home and you bolt out the window?
When does a screw become a bolt? Leeward Rail at 6:41am 05.10.23 Easy ... screws are fastened with either a flathead screwdriver or a phillips screwdriver. What ab
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? Will Gilmore at 6:35am 05.10.23 Have you ever noticed how the higher end the hotel, the more they charge for extras? Stay in a chea
When does a screw become a bolt? rgranger at 6:33am 05.10.23
When does a screw become a bolt? Scott T-Bird at 6:22am 05.10.23 Easy ... screws are fastened with either a flathead screwdriver or a phillips screwdriver. Everythi
Change Fuel Line jviss at 5:59am 05.10.23 I think you can inspect them - look for cracks, squeeze them to see if they are still somewhat elast
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna jviss at 5:57am 05.10.23 It's obvious, well known, not debatable that in radio communication, especially at higher frequencie
Hunter 410 door latch BobH57 at 5:52am 05.10.23 HunterOwners.com has the interior door latch for 410's, but it's not cheap. Hunter 410 door latchse

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