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Ultrasonic Anti-foul Dubai at 12:19am 06.12.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1794 I know this subject has been discussed many times and appreciate that the general opinion is that th
Auto pilot on sale again paulj at 9:12pm 06.11.13 Catalina 310 0/1052 http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=30390'catalogId=10001'l
H42 heavy steering eianm at 6:57pm 06.11.13 Big Boats 6/1349 on my 1991 H42, I find that underway my steering is very heavy, while when stationary it is fine. So
binacle cherub78 at 6:45pm 06.11.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1174 Hello. I have a 27 ft hunter 1978 and I tried taking the compas off to lube the chain and shaft on t
keel winch problem dropping keel (1) jmczzz at 6:39pm 06.11.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 23/6053 I have my M25 up off the trailer and tried to lower the keel with the winch. No go the winch only go
Wonderful New Bargain Sails Hunter 270 jimfrankelly at 6:38pm 06.11.13 Smaller Boats 0/963 I bought sails again from Martin at Somerset Sails in Barker New York. I had bought sails from him
Wildfire by GMACH jack egan at 6:33pm 06.11.13 Day Sailers 0/1464 Are there any O'Day wildfire owners out there? I found one in the U K. The boat was designed by Ian
Universal M-18 Oil system KingAirDriver at 6:31pm 06.11.13 Engines and Propulsion 2/1348 Got three quick questions. The stock oil pressure sender on the M-18, I take it it only works the
hunter 310 water heater replacement jimbesikof at 5:59pm 06.11.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/1932 I have a 2000 Hunter 310, The water heater is rusting a the bottom. I am going to replace it, but it
New main or live with the old? Old Sailor 2 at 5:38pm 06.11.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/715 As I work my way upgrading my '92 Passage I find new stuff to do every day. Our boat Gratitude sail
Starting Problem ridetheocean at 2:59pm 06.11.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1829 Hello, thanks for all the help on the stanchion question. I have another question. Sometimes wh
Sea Slide - anyone use this? gord331victoria at 2:25pm 06.11.13 Musings With Maine Sail 2/2520 Anyone using this product? I am contemplating using it on my Bene 331, as up here in Canada, I am ti
Battery Box Rant Griffinroydonald at 2:00pm 06.11.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1696 I have been chasing some electrical problems in the wiring for my boat and made the following discov
Boats & Grease wufibugs at 1:27pm 06.11.13 Ask All Sailors 9/3439 Kloudie's comment on another thread about steering cables got me to thinking that when I took down t
Made Some Decisions Bad Obsession at 1:17pm 06.11.13 Ask All Sailors 34/4552 Most of you will remember my post about selling my Catalina 30. There are a lot of decisions that g
Sailboat Trailer IslandDreamer at 12:21pm 06.11.13 Trailer Sailors 1/1724 Does anyone have an experience with Custom Sailboat Trailers located in Bacliff Texas? I am looking
Water temp and sending unit Jtoben at 12:04pm 06.11.13 S2 2/1189 We are considering replacing the engine raw water temp cold/hot gauge with one that has the actual t
sail patching doug fulp at 11:35am 06.11.13 Catalina 22 2/851 I have a small tear in my main sail (catalina 22), can someone recommend the best way to patch the s
Wheel and rudder alignment ranchu56 at 11:29am 06.11.13 Big Boats 1/769 ALCON, Installing Raymarine wheel-pilot on the Admiral's boat. Wheel with keyway centered at the t
stern bearing jaraman at 11:16am 06.11.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/756 What are the dimension of the cutlass bearing for a 393 with 30mm shaft

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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
Buying new flares this year? dLj at 6:19am 05.21.23 Interesting discussion. I carry an electronic flare plus hand held and 12 gauge flares in a hard bo
Holding tanks q's Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:18am 05.21.23 Filling the tank will try to pull the edges of a weld apart...which is why a successful heat weld re

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