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Proper Cockpit and Deck cleaning rs8684 at 5:09am 04.23.13 Day Sailers 7/5515 At this time of year, we are all into the cleaning, waxing, and buffing of our bodies for the summer
Xantrex Charger wiring Ken13559 at 4:34am 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 20/3607 I bought a new 40A 3-banks Xantrex Charger Truecharge2 4012. However, I've only 2-banks of batteries
How to fix cracked trunk??? (1) MC26erik at 4:25am 04.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/4836 How to fix cracked daggerboard trunk??? PLease see image made from the bottom in to the trunk front
rudder question Grizmaster7 at 10:00pm 04.22.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/2616 I just bought a Macgregor 26 with what I think is the original rudder. When we pulled the boat out o
c30 bow light topside at 9:04pm 04.22.13 Catalina 30 0/985 Catalina 30 1988 tall rig no power to light buzzd wire from circuit breaker to light ground (black)
Pros and Cons of lifelines Cincy020 at 7:19pm 04.22.13 Catalina 22 16/6327 What are the benefits and draw backs on lifelines for a 22? All of my sailing would be on an inland
Hunter 290 questions jlenox at 6:59pm 04.22.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/2528 Hello all, I am looking for some information regarding the H290. Can anyone share any positive and
Wheel model for a 1978 Hunter 30 robwalten at 6:55pm 04.22.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1189 What brand (Edson?) and model wheel did Hunter use in a 1978 H30?
Foam in mast Boatalec at 6:42pm 04.22.13 Catalina 22 7/2688 Picked up a 1974 22 footer in the fall. I saw the thread on adding an anchor light. Since I will be
Looking for O'Day 322 Tally Ho at 6:17pm 04.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1380 I have been eyeing the O'Day 322 as the best layout I have seen in a mid-80's vintage boat in my pri
jib sail dims. for 1972 15 cat Bob Preece at 6:13pm 04.22.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1037 I have 1972 15 ft venture, I need to find jib sail size. I couldn't find size for 15 ft. any help wo
Dumb question. Joe Roc at 6:12pm 04.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/786 How does one post photos in a thread?
fuel gauge on when main circuit is turned on? dive7mmwet at 5:06pm 04.22.13 Ask All Sailors 3/996 We have a 82 Catalina,got her home today from her frozen in marina up north and running threw the el
Had to share (1) r.oril at 4:47pm 04.22.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1413 I found this 1985 Catalina 30 for my friend to use as a live aboard and coastal cruiser. She had a g
Interprotect Bottom Piratenorm at 4:44pm 04.22.13 Catalina 30 3/1197 OK all, the snow's gone, weather is improving and it's time for me to complete my bottom restoration
Fuel Pump ??? roehrle at 4:36pm 04.22.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1723 I have a 9.9 Evinrude 1997 (E10FRELEUA) motor. On two occasions my motor would run for only two or
Stanchion Base Plate Bend? (2) Sea Drifter at 4:06pm 04.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 14/3658 I have covered my ODay23 with a heavy tarp for many years using an A-Frame 2x4 structure, and with t
Looking for fiberglass propane tank stoneyharbor at 3:34pm 04.22.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1461 We have a Beneteau 311 and need to replace the propane tank, preferably with a fiberglass one. It ca
Transporting H340 from Los Angeles to Seattle KenKindrick at 3:23pm 04.22.13 Big Boats 3/940 I'm fantasizing about transporting my H340 in summer 2014 from Los Angeles to Seattle for the summer
Replace Centerboard Bronze sheave on a Bristol 43.3 Prime Time at 3:01pm 04.22.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1541 Hi, Anyone ever have to replace a damaged Bronze sheave on a Bristol? The Centerboard wire pennant

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Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator BBC16385 at 11:11am 05.11.23 So how long do you think this pump is going to last? The full year ? Did you ever stop to think t
Older-Model O'Day Javelin - Unknown Year (2) blakeroday at 11:04am 05.11.23 Attached are a couple of pics:
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat Head Sail at 10:33am 05.11.23 Scrape with putty knife and then buy some Lime-Away at Home Depot and wash.
When does a screw become a bolt? rgranger at 10:26am 05.11.23
Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator Ralph Johnstone at 10:26am 05.11.23 The pump was installed yesterday and it is working. So how long do you think this pump is going t
Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator BBC16385 at 9:41am 05.11.23 A caveat to the above. Pump GM46936 is the pump installed on the Kohler but it has been replaced by
Raymarine Axiom karellen at 9:34am 05.11.23 Gotcha. Thanks. I'm actually about 75% done with a parametric OpenSCAD design with options for mo
Hauturier equivalent in USA? dlochner at 9:22am 05.11.23 I would not rule out anything out until I had actually checked with the authority that issues accre
mast struts JimJackson at 8:58am 05.11.23 New struts are available on the site here. The 260 is the same as the 270 but water ballast vs fu
mast struts JimJackson at 8:56am 05.11.23 Is the strut the same thing as a gin pole? I'm not sure what part you are trying to replace. If i
When does a screw become a bolt? Kings Gambit at 8:53am 05.11.23
When does a screw become a bolt? Kings Gambit at 8:15am 05.11.23 Brace and bit style were. My grandfather was a cabinet maker and I have his old bits for both usage
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat (1) rgranger at 8:09am 05.11.23 Acid wash. You can use muriatic acid from the hardware store or dilute hydrochloric acid. CLR or O
When does a screw become a bolt? Kings Gambit at 8:04am 05.11.23 Brace and bit style were. My grandfather was a cabinet maker and I have his old bits for both usage
When does a screw become a bolt? Leeward Rail at 8:02am 05.11.23 There are manually-powered drills common in wood-working shops. I doubt they are or were used to dr
When does a screw become a bolt? Kings Gambit at 7:50am 05.11.23
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat Captain Larry-DH at 7:41am 05.11.23 Acid wash. You can use muriatic acid from the hardware store or dilute hydrochloric acid. CLR or On
2004 Hunter 420 Passage-Curved cabin step? rgranger at 7:39am 05.11.23 There was a very recent post with a similar goal. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/hunte
mast struts (3) rgranger at 7:35am 05.11.23 Is the strut the same thing as a gin pole? I'm not sure what part you are trying to replace. If it
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat Dil at 7:31am 05.11.23 you have so few... I'd wet a sponge with vinegar and then lay it on the barnicle and let it sit for

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