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Chicago Canvas (Bimini) Shop Recomendation? (1) CABixler at 6:37am 04.18.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1233 Greetings, I have 9 year old Bimini that came with our Beneteau. It is really well made but I think
H356 Selden mast sailmaster39 at 5:56am 04.18.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1959 Anybody know what selden furling mast model identification is used.The selden web site list 3 or 4 f
H34 - Shortening the mast Guillaume C. at 5:09am 04.18.13 Big Boats 12/4776 Has anyone shortened their long stick on a Hunter 34? I am planning to do some offshore passage a
Suggestion for flooring instead of carpeting catealley at 4:15am 04.18.13 Mid-Size Boats 8/4563 I have a 1983 catalina 27. boat came with carpet down below that I want to replace. any suggestions
broken steering rod. Hunter 310 peterb2 at 1:38am 04.18.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/2148 The connection rod between my edson steering column and the rudder is broken. I checked all edson ca
Cat22 swing keel question gmattiello at 10:39pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 5/1279 I just purchased a 1974 Catalina.... Not sure whether or not it's a Capri or not. The keel is in the
Pop Top Questions stobbeco at 10:36pm 04.17.13 Smaller Boats 1/1720 I have a Catalina 25 and need a pop top. I have been contacted by someone who has a Pop Top for a Ca
Good Marine Surveyor--Wickford, RI MollyMaguire at 9:31pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 10/5294 Can anyone recommend a good marine surveyor near Wickford, RI (Newport area)? Found what I think is
Any C320s to Barkley Sound? Ladybug at 9:19pm 04.17.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/988 I've sailed inland waterways from Olympia to the Broughton for past 10 years. This year I hope to g
Cabin cushions CCrane2299 at 9:18pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 7/2081 My cushions are in useable condition, but, I would like them In pristine condition. I am a camper in
Cement in front hull. S25 1978 (1) Seamon at 7:56pm 04.17.13 Seidelmann 9/8581 Does somebody knows if the cement has been installed by the manufacturer? I'am currently removing a
Filling in 1/8" rudder winter drainage hole Robert1224 at 7:48pm 04.17.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1189 Hello, Drilled a 1/8" hole in bottom of rudder last fall to allow water to seep out if accumulated.
Watermaker water Safe? capta at 7:48pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 2/936 Oh boy, we've now got a watermaker and we love it! But, yes there is always a but, isn't there? Anyw
give me a list, please beast at 7:36pm 04.17.13 Bristol 0/3357 should have my title for my boat before too much longer, id like to know what you people that do thi
Catalina 22 Restoration Project (14) cobis2798 at 5:29pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 11/11806 Let me preface all of my thread with this; my friends and I are teenagers and have no experience wha
Hunter question for Crazy Dave (or anyone that knows answer) M and M at 5:19pm 04.17.13 Smaller Boats 6/1812 Hi Dave,(i dont know you enough to call you crazy yet!) it appears that you know a lot about hunter
Clevis pin material Carver at 4:58pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1317 Hi all, Inherited a Harken furler from a friend and need the bottom pin set for the clevis pin to a
Eyebrow Trim dennisv at 4:54pm 04.17.13 Bigger Boats 10/5243 The teak (I believe) eyebrow trim on my "new to me" O'Day 28 is missing. Has anyone had to replace i
Packing gland mr c at 4:49pm 04.17.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1580 1984 hunter 31. 1" shaft. Does anyone know the size of the packing material. I found some on the boa
Sprite Turnbuckle Info lwoodman1 at 4:18pm 04.17.13 Day Sailers 3/949 The turnbuckle disappeared on my 1964-ish Sprite. Does anyone know what size/type is needed?

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Help With Bilge Pump Wire Connection - Solid Wire to Stranded Wire? (2) capta at 10:07pm 04.28.23 It sounds to me you have the pump running backwards. Check your wiring as many former boat owners se
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? capta at 9:46pm 04.28.23 Is this your Mako or Pearson? I see there's no plans on removing said child. Someone's gotta keep w
Refrigerator Insulation Upgrade? nramsey at 9:30pm 04.28.23
Mast raising ideas... Leeward Rail at 9:17pm 04.28.23 Lots of threads here discuss the various methods. Some use babystays. Keep in mind that: - stays hav
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 Ralph Johnstone at 8:58pm 04.28.23 A piece o all thread and a few nuts and washers? Make your own custom belt tensioner. C'mon, that
Will a Raritan fit? Hunter 31 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:25pm 04.28.23 bonkle....you might consider doing some serious cleaning before installing the new toilet and replac
Will a Raritan fit? Hunter 31 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:47pm 04.28.23 I find it incredible that your pump is a PAR. From the shots you first posted, I was sure that was a
Will a Raritan fit? Hunter 31 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:04pm 04.28.23 No problem with the bolts in the base as they're an exact match to the Jabsco. Who patent infringed
De-winterization dlochner at 6:21pm 04.28.23 Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't zincs useless in freshwater? You are correct. The sacrificial
De-winterization Project_Mayhem at 6:20pm 04.28.23 Now would also be a good time to inspect the zincs in your engine (heat exchanger) and on your prop
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 (1) dlochner at 6:19pm 04.28.23 Have a few pieces of oak or other hardwood lying around? A piece o all thread and a few nuts and was
Solo Sailing ... for your enjoyment (or not) shemandr at 6:10pm 04.28.23 I tip my hat to them...
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? Project_Mayhem at 6:10pm 04.28.23 The only places I have not explored is under the cabin sole and under the side decks. Both require a
1972 Pearson 30 Bow Chocks? dlochner at 6:02pm 04.28.23 Do you think these need to be up on these little blocks? I could move them back a foot or two, but
Solo Sailing ... for your enjoyment (or not) dLj at 6:00pm 04.28.23 Sailing the Northwest passage and working on her PhD? Again I ask: What was I doing at that age?
Help With Bilge Pump Wire Connection - Solid Wire to Stranded Wire? Project_Mayhem at 5:57pm 04.28.23 I believe I had enough water in there. With the first one, I could hear it powering on but it was v
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? dLj at 5:53pm 04.28.23 I'm still discovering things on my boat. There are a lot of nooks and crannies... What I'm working o
Hunter 41AC/41DS spinnaker tack location MFD at 5:51pm 04.28.23 BTW - a recent thread to a manual for the 41DS that shows the tack line going through the port side
Refrigerator Insulation Upgrade? LouisMK at 5:42pm 04.28.23
Hunter 295 1996 model Crazy Dave Condon at 5:32pm 04.28.23 It is alot easier to know what you have when making recommendations

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