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model number dtbender at 9:50am 05.13.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1016 Would anyone have an idea as to the model number of the Adler Barbour refrigeration system that was
Rudder Ring 0n O'Day 28 rveilleux at 9:12am 05.13.13 Bigger Boats 1/1083 Hello, I own an O'Day 28 sailboat and I have to replace the Rudder Ring, is anyone know where to fin
History/question Sailor 3269 at 8:38am 05.13.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 24/2295 I have already posted this question with all my history I just butted in with my my question on top
Cleaning hull Mike Kane at 8:12am 05.13.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1207 I am looking for a solution to clean the waxy deposit on the hull from my winter canvas cover. The c
o'day 192 - info on mast step pin. bluesailer at 8:09am 05.13.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1507 I am missing the pin (mast step pin) for my 192, (Z spar mast). Any info on size, diameter, or where
OMC Zephyr SailDrive problem Daboosailing at 7:47am 05.13.13 Engines and Propulsion 4/7318 (The author of this thread moved this thread to this location, feeling it is a better place for it t
impromptu rendezvous 1Goldie at 7:38am 05.13.13 HAPS (Hunter Assoc. of Puget Sound) 2/2011 Sent out a quick email for Cinco weekend and ended up with 7 boats rafting behind Blakely. Lots of f
Replacing the rudder post cap on a Catalina 36 thagan1 at 7:22am 05.13.13 Big Boats 1/1860 Has anyone replaced the rudder post cap (where the emergency tiller is placed) on a Catalina 36? My
H27 Delrin emergency tiller spacer puddlejockey at 7:14am 05.13.13 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1408 Hi all, There have been a few threads about the Delrin "spacer" (the big giant washer) on the til
messed up gel coat repair Piotr at 6:48am 05.13.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/5897 Being European, I still did not master the whole "ounces and tbs" conversion thing (30 years later..
I think I solved the propane vs alcohol stove debate RECESS at 5:59am 05.13.13 Ask All Sailors 10/11440 Over the weekend we bought an Origo 4000 alcohol stove. Our Pearson 323 is outfitted with a propane
86' Hunter 23 lower side stay turnbuckle size? Paladin27 at 5:59am 05.13.13 Smaller Boats 11/2127 Somehow, while stepping the mast, I managed to really bend the T bolt on the port side lower stay tu
wood slides(teak) martnj32567substitute at 5:25am 05.13.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/904 can u purchase slides for the cabin in plastic instead of wood
Bought salon table for Luger. (1) caguy at 10:48pm 05.12.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1549 I picked up a nice table last week for the Luger. It should fit perfectly and can be used as a drop
Rudder Ring rveilleux at 9:48pm 05.12.13 Bigger Boats 0/765 Hello, I own an O'Day 28 sailboat and I have a loose in the rudder, I think it's the rudder ring tha
Using the Lewmar V700 ......................... (3) Ralph Johnstone at 9:38pm 05.12.13 Ask All Sailors 2/4662 I said I'd never do it but I'm looking at installing a windlass. Too many miles of running and I've
352 mast gregrosine at 7:04pm 05.12.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1058 Our 1999 352 has an in mast furler. Anyone know how tall is this mast?
Leak - Forward, Starboard Portlight (2) Lavender54 at 7:03pm 05.12.13 Big Boats 2/966 Hi, Looking for any assistance you can provide. The forward, starboard portlight on my H41DS is le
Transom ladder for 1979 38' HokuPaa at 6:43pm 05.12.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/770 Hi, I want to ditch my rail ladder for a transom ladder. And recommendations? I've been shopping b
Need help upgrading thru hull Monheganlover at 6:13pm 05.12.13 Catalina 22 7/2602 Today, I removed the old frozen gate valve and brass pipe nipple from my Catalina 22. Now I want to

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I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? brockangelo at 2:34pm 04.18.23 To me, it feels like these are great "general responses" that don't entirely focus on priorities.
Perkins M60 timing belt replacement jviss at 2:20pm 04.18.23 changing the timing belt every 3 years What if you only run the engine 100 hours a year?
Best glue to adhere peeling numbers to dacron mainsail. Project_Mayhem at 2:05pm 04.18.23 I would send an email to or call Sailrite. If anyone is willing to give out this information, and po
Sunbird Battery Box jssailem at 1:55pm 04.18.23 If I was going to install a battery it would be inside the cuddy. It would be near the center boar
More efficient way to clean gears? sailcapt340 at 1:54pm 04.18.23 Not having seen a picture of what your gears look like and the amount of grease you are trying to cl
More efficient way to clean gears? dlochner at 1:34pm 04.18.23 I think I might have just passed the decade mark. I'm pretty disappointed, I'd hoped ONE of you wou
Sunbird Battery Box (1) Project_Mayhem at 1:29pm 04.18.23 What are you powering with this battery? if using it for a motor, how far do you travel per outing?
Start Battery for Kubota Based Engines Scott T-Bird at 1:25pm 04.18.23 That is SOME excavator! (are you laying 60" diameter pipe? :biggrin:)
More efficient way to clean gears? Project_Mayhem at 1:07pm 04.18.23 I think I might have just passed the decade mark. I'm pretty disappointed, I'd hoped ONE of you wou
C-18 or P-18 which would you reccomend? Project_Mayhem at 1:02pm 04.18.23 I had a Starwind 19 which is a sister ship to the P18. Jim Taylor did an awesome job on the interior
Rust color in Antifreeze buddybear at 12:54pm 04.18.23 Not much. The rust needs to be agitated by the moving water when the engine is running. As long a
A lesson on winches brockangelo at 12:51pm 04.18.23 @danooxnard I'm happy to report that I've been able to get help and got the trailer tongue extension
How many of you have satellite beacons or satellite phones when out on the ocean? brockangelo at 12:37pm 04.18.23 Yeah, that was a fun day for me... :facepalm: I did a write-up after the fact. The moral of that sto
Doesn't hurt to ask (5) Richard19068 at 12:35pm 04.18.23 Some years ago I bought just the blocks and control ends from Garhauer to modify the traveler system
How many of you have satellite beacons or satellite phones when out on the ocean? dlochner at 12:35pm 04.18.23 You'll be all set when the next great flood comes. :biggrin:
How many of you have satellite beacons or satellite phones when out on the ocean? (1) brockangelo at 12:31pm 04.18.23 It does hurt a little when you are laying thousands of dollars for things you hope to never use.
C-18 or P-18 which would you reccomend? dlochner at 12:28pm 04.18.23 Lol!!! The C-18 has nice lines and it feels really solid. Guess that's the one you should buy. Bo
C-18 or P-18 which would you reccomend? SmallBoatGuy at 12:23pm 04.18.23 Lol!!! The C-18 has nice lines and it feels really solid.
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Project_Mayhem at 12:22pm 04.18.23 :badbad:You missed an opportunity to use this emoji....:poop: awww crap! :poop::poop::poop::poop::
C-18 or P-18 which would you reccomend? dlochner at 12:21pm 04.18.23 When you drove away, which boat did you cast a lingering eye at? That's the one to buy. :cool:

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