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Do I need a blower? Mark Nooney at 2:56pm 05.02.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/1460 I have been cleaning up the boat for launch and the water and electric systems needed some organizin
Staysail Track Profile Angus Fleming at 2:24pm 05.02.13 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1168 Hi Guys Does anyone know what the profile and manufacturer of the track that is mounted on the fo
Transom Ladder (1) agjohnson5 at 2:23pm 05.02.13 Catalina 22 20/12777 I searched everywhere for the perfect swim ladder for my Catalina 22 and found this 4-step folding t
OIl Mixture in 1987 OB Motor Tsatzsue at 1:37pm 05.02.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1340 I am mainly looking for advise. I have a Johnson Sea Horse 9.9 longshaft on my V25. The decal on the
mast base ericravnsails at 1:11pm 05.02.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1742 On my 84 O'day 222 there is a plastic block bertween the base of the mast and the hinged part. The b
Spring cleaning the marine head (1) Team118 at 12:58pm 05.02.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1308 I really wanted to title the post "Lubing my marine head" ...but it sounded a bit too 'silly' When
Traveler trim but no traveler? Charles Erwin at 12:27pm 05.02.13 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 24/22282 On my boat the main sheet leads off the very aft end of the boom, there is a plenty powerful vang ta
Step replacement (1) kingsailor at 11:41am 05.02.13 Big Boats 4/1184 I am looking for a replacement step for the companionway staircase on my 456. Does anyone know where
Davits for 456 kingsailor at 11:29am 05.02.13 Big Boats 9/1675 We want to add davits to our 456 but are reluctant because we are afraid they will intrude on the sw
Modifications to Our Hunter 410 snows at 11:15am 05.02.13 Big Boats 8/5281 I was a little disappointed by the lack of documented 410 modifications on this website, so I promis
Replace Swing Keel Shims UKNick at 10:28am 05.02.13 Ask All Sailors 5/2182 I am new to this site and a have number of sailboats that I am restoring for fun and use in a commun
Upgraded my lighting also (5) dgreen1991 at 9:36am 05.02.13 Catalina 22 6/1264 Thanks for the earlier post. I upgraded my lighting in my V-berth too. I used 5050 Leds. The 3m tape
outboard carb blues jcwlbw at 9:05am 05.02.13 Smaller Boats 15/1942 have a 2005 merc 9.9 el start that the carb keeps getting varnished up. What can i do to slow or pr
Cam Cleat Location TJM8187 at 9:00am 05.02.13 Catalina 22 11/6925 Looking to put in cam cleats for the jib sheet. Does anyone have photos of where they placed them on
Stanchion Rebedding Just Looking at 8:59am 05.02.13 Big Boats 2/2073 After the shrink wrap came off, I have a few stanchions that are loose at the deck. Is there a set o
New Yanmar installation ... (4) Scott T-Bird at 7:38am 05.02.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1437 It's a little later than I planned, but the installation has got me excited! Stepping up from the 1G
Port vent screens-need help Jimongee at 7:28am 05.02.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/725 Hello, I have a 2002 Hunter 356. We are planning on sailing the summer in Mosquito Land . The plasti
Can modern 3-stage chargers actually boil a battery? tkanzler at 7:09am 05.02.13 Musings With Maine Sail 12/4743 I've had large, expensive chargers on larger boats, and small, cheap chargers on small boats, and I'
Cabin curtains (2) ShotgunSlim at 6:57am 05.02.13 Catalina 22 2/1589 I got tired of looking at expensive cabin curtain kits for the C22 and finally just did it with some
Evinrude Etec 50 help needed foursail22701 at 6:34am 05.02.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/3002 We have a Mac 26m with the Etec 50 outboard. The Mac is a 2005 model but new to us last summer. We g

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Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 jviss at 1:08pm 05.08.23 I have an M-12 and I could never get it as tight as I wanted, the so called 1" sag spec. It threw a
Acrylic portlight question xavpil at 12:52pm 05.08.23 XAVPIL, I used 3M #94 primer, available from Amazon and some other places. I didn't know how much I
Acrylic portlight question (1) kloudie1 at 12:47pm 05.08.23 XAVPIL, I used 3M #94 primer, available from Amazon and some other places. I didn't know how much I'
Spreader repair kit hunter 23.5 or 26 LesCha at 12:47pm 05.08.23 Hi, i am to replace the spreaders and the bracket on my 94 h26. I wander if i should tap and bolt th
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 odaydokay at 12:45pm 05.08.23 I have an M-12 and I could never get it as tight as I wanted, the so called 1" sag spec. It threw a
Bilge pump wowes!!! odaydokay at 12:37pm 05.08.23 Freeze Damage from residual water???
Acrylic portlight question xavpil at 12:34pm 05.08.23 Piedmont has good prices and a Milwaukee location Piedmont Plastics Fantastic! I just spoke with t
Bulges on Keel on Hunter 376 duck21 at 12:27pm 05.08.23 Fair point. I'm not sure how deep they go into the keel on my boat. I'll keep googling (and update
Bulges on Keel on Hunter 376 (2) Leeward Rail at 12:21pm 05.08.23 keel bolts on the 376 are only 1" long That is possibly how far they stick above the keel sump. An
Color Pallet Project_Mayhem at 12:19pm 05.08.23 If anyone knows, these guys will Minicraft of Florida inc. \| McKote Gel Coat "You've been matched"
Keel Winch Failure 1984 Catalina 22 (2) pclarksurf at 12:19pm 05.08.23 Looks great-- I couldn't get past the wonky by design angle on the cable-- and eventually added a sh
Acrylic portlight question Project_Mayhem at 12:18pm 05.08.23 Piedmont has good prices and a Milwaukee location Piedmont Plastics
Bulges on Keel on Hunter 376 (1) duck21 at 12:06pm 05.08.23 Hi Leeward Rail! It's possible that it's from the keel bolts, but I think this is too far down the
Bulges on Keel on Hunter 376 Leeward Rail at 11:57am 05.08.23 The bulge is down low, so I don't think there is any potential of impact to the hull/keel joint. W
Acrylic portlight question xavpil at 11:54am 05.08.23 where did you get your acrylic?
Acrylic portlight question xavpil at 11:53am 05.08.23 was advised to use their primer Claude, what primer? And thx for the great tip
Looking for Flooring options in 1980 Cat 27 xavpil at 11:52am 05.08.23 EVO can be tricky, and like anything else it is all in the preparation. We went with EVO 4 years a
Beneteau 12VDC Panel indicator lights BigEasy at 11:37am 05.08.23 Was able to order exact replacement for the DC panel indicator light from Beneteau spare parts, SC.
Bilge pump wowes!!! kloudie1 at 11:34am 05.08.23 Something like this would be quieter ! Amazon.com : Rule DB412 Dry Bilge Pump with Panel Switch : Sp
Acrylic portlight question kloudie1 at 11:17am 05.08.23 Here is the straight poop on the VHB. If you can easily hold the plexi in place to keep it curved, t

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