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forward holding tank deck fitting IvorG at 8:28am 04.09.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1562 Hi, I recently acquired a 2001 B411 soon to be named Gratitude. The deck fitting on the forward
furling main drum removal jams part way out gord331victoria at 7:49am 04.09.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/742 Just thougth I'd pass along a little trick on removing the main furling drum that jams part way out.
What do you call this thing? (1) neilmcc at 7:33am 04.09.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 19/3028 http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff180/neilmcc-01/126.jpg There are two of these on the mast, one
Buffed, waxed and bottom paint (1) Hydro Therapy at 7:29am 04.09.13 Day Sailers 6/991 Spent Sunday painting the bottom and adding another coat of wax to the hull. Next will be some gelco
2013 Sippy Cup Race/ Chesapeake Bay THECUSCUS at 7:18am 04.09.13 Racing 4/11734 First notice for the 2013 Sippy Cup! Make plans to participate, this is an awesome event. Friday
And now onto my next project kito at 7:16am 04.09.13 Catalina 22 10/1914 Since the Admiral works on the weekends and doesn't get off of work until 6:00 pm, it looks like I w
2013 Sippy Cup Race/Chesapeake Bay THECUSCUS at 7:14am 04.09.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/1824 Let's how many Macs we can get this year! There were 3 last year ( V22, V25 ' 26M). This is a fun,
A/M Radio Singnal Lost Joe Mullee at 6:51am 04.09.13 Ask All Sailors 11/1530 My ten year old West Marine radio has lost the AM signal. I like my sports stations and talk show ra
rudder and skeg DrSaraJean at 6:24am 04.09.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/841 does anyone know where one might find a redder and skeg for a 79 hunter 30?
Cutter Stay on an H34 heart of gold at 6:20am 04.09.13 Big Boats 4/1364 All of us owners of the old H34 know how tender they can be in windy conditions. A couple of my frie
Holding tank vent problem jwadd at 5:44am 04.09.13 Catalina 30 2/1421 I believe my holding tank has been cracked by pumping into it when the vent hose was blocked or poss
Electrical switch at sink (1) Akapeterc at 4:31am 04.09.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/956 Can anyone tell me what the white switch just in front of the sinks on a hunter 44 DS is for? It Is
Replacing Galley Floor Peter Piper at 3:43am 04.09.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/983 I have recently purchased a Hunter passage 450 and have noticed that the galley floor is quite spong
Faded antiskid coyo7e at 8:04pm 04.08.13 Big Boats 1/877 Gray antiskid paint on molded diamond gel coat is showing wear. I'm certain this has been discussed
cockpit cushin allen-deckard at 7:16pm 04.08.13 Catalina 22 6/1188 Anyone with any personal experience with these they are selling on eBay? http://pages.ebay.com/moto
Macgregor Clubs PNW serenity4u2 at 6:21pm 04.08.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1251 I am in the process of purchasing a new 26M and plan to motor throughout the PNW with my grandchildr
Belt replacement in WP30 autopilot cluce at 6:16pm 04.08.13 Ask All Sailors 4/4741 Does anyone have instructions on how to replace the drive belt in a Simrad WP30 autopilot? I hav
Keel pin CCrane2299 at 5:51pm 04.08.13 Catalina 22 4/1060 My dad is a machinist, so when I needed a brass pin for my keel he was the first I called. He didn't
Rub rail advise leibjo at 5:03pm 04.08.13 Bristol 3/1951 I have a 1974 Bristol 24, the rub rail at the bow has worn, split, disintegrated, looks awful and ne
O'day parts sources JoeLena at 5:01pm 04.08.13 Ask An Oday Owner 23/5683 Wondering if anyone has a source for O'day parts other than DR Marine. Looking for a boom and havi

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Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it? jaysweet at 4:43pm 07.05.22 I use mine every now and then, but almost exclusively after shutting down the boat, to cool the engi
Temporary Overboard Discharge (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:18pm 07.05.22 Is it possible to apply a removable manual pump to the existing holding tank deck fitting to discha
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter dlochner at 4:06pm 07.05.22 Thanks, valid requests, my goal is to sail down to VBI thanks in advance for all your replies VBI
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter Grunt735 at 4:02pm 07.05.22 Thanks, valid requests, my goal is to sail down to VBI thanks in advance for all your replies
Temporary Overboard Discharge dlochner at 4:00pm 07.05.22 That is exactly what I did when we took our trip down the ICW to Keys and Abacos this past yet. A W
Barrier coat c25 SailingLoto at 3:51pm 07.05.22 Must be nice to be rich and effluent in a nice, fancy, covered work area as you show :oops: . I ca
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? dlochner at 3:46pm 07.05.22 YES! That is why he should sell it and get one of these... https://www.taigamotors.com/products/o
Do you use checklists? thinwater at 3:25pm 07.05.22 I can't think of any time that I've ever used a checklist. My brain seems to shut off whenever I s
Raymarine Wheel Drive plus B&G Autopilot? jviss at 3:12pm 07.05.22 I find this thread interesting, thanks for resurrecting it. I think it's fine to drive a wheel driv
drop rudder...a bit. 1980 H33 jssailem at 3:10pm 07.05.22 I can not assure you on your rudder, but normally when we repalce a rudder shaft to assure it stays
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? Ralph Johnstone at 3:01pm 07.05.22 Electrical Brown outs can happen. Jim... Referring to my comment, I suppose ? :poop::poop::poop
drop rudder...a bit. 1980 H33 twistedline at 3:00pm 07.05.22 oh! is there a hole drilled into shaft where the collar bolt goes in?
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? JamesG161 at 2:59pm 07.05.22 Keep it. Electrical Brown outs can happen. Jim...
Persistent air in Fuel - yanmar 3GMD Ralph Johnstone at 2:58pm 07.05.22
Temporary Overboard Discharge jssailem at 2:56pm 07.05.22 While it is possible, not all things are advisable. The normal act is to pump the effluent into the
Persistent air in Fuel - yanmar 3GMD Blitz at 2:56pm 07.05.22 Time to get out and buy a lottery ticket. I thought the same thing - and I did buy that lottery t
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter Davidasailor26 at 2:44pm 07.05.22 The options vary greatly, depending on how you plan to use the boat and how much you want to use ele
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter BarryL at 2:28pm 07.05.22 Hey, As mentioned, there are WANTS and there are NEEDS. If you're sailing on a small lake, or If a
Bavaria steering, rudder resistance increasing Ralph Johnstone at 2:17pm 07.05.22 You're going to have to get dirty and start right from the wheel to see where the friction is coming
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 2:16pm 07.05.22 206952 OMG I just love it when they use that word. I'm going to get one. Anyone who doesn't get o

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