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SSB Receiver bobtigar at 5:27pm 02.14.13 Ask All Sailors 6/3815 A friend gave me a SI-TEX Receiver Model #HF3/HF3M. I have no manual or instruction sheets with the
replacing mainsail halyard tallpall51 at 4:43pm 02.14.13 Smaller Boats 4/1177 hi guys, i need help replacing mainsail halyard on a 25.5 hunter. thx, paul
replacing mainsail halyard help tallpall51 at 4:41pm 02.14.13 Smaller Boats 5/1427 hi guys, help me please. i have a idea but it may not be correct. best/easiest way to replace mainsa
French vessel registration numbers Ed Caldwell at 3:42pm 02.14.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1514 The USCG is being obstinate about needing a registration number on the Sea Service form used to docu
how to step mast capitolamike at 1:16pm 02.14.13 Day Sailers 9/2727 A friend of mine just was given an 79 O'Day 22 that has always been in the water. He wants to bring
Heading to Greece for a week. Suggestions? Jackdaw at 12:33pm 02.14.13 Ask All Sailors 15/2683 We're off. The Admiral and I are off for a week in Greece, sailing a Pogo 12.50. It will be cool wea
Electric diagraming shemandr at 12:22pm 02.14.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1271 I've been reading the current issue of GOB and in particular the article on galvanic corrosion. The
replacement compass hunter 420 denestratton@gmail.com at 12:17pm 02.14.13 Big Boats 3/892 I have a 1999 hunter 420. The Suunto compass leaked oil and i can't seem to find anyone to fix it. D
PEX tubing for deck washdown? py26129 at 11:50am 02.14.13 Ask All Sailors 15/6000 On my to do list this spring is the installation of a deck washdown system. the plan is to have a J
Outboard Question tgrass462 at 9:58am 02.14.13 Smaller Boats 17/4385 We have a Hunter 260 with a 8 HP 2 cycle Tohatsu outboard. We're in the process of upgrading to a 9
Is this a crazy idea? rgranger at 9:25am 02.14.13 Ask All Sailors 16/2742 So I have a new-2-me Balboa 26 and of course I need to modify it some so I can feel like it is actua
When is a good time to buy accessories? Ward H at 9:24am 02.14.13 Ask All Sailors 16/2156 I had my boat for just a couple of weeks before it was pulled for Sandy. Over the winter I have been
How Can I Tell if Engine Mounts are Shot? tomgrigsby at 8:14am 02.14.13 Ask All Sailors 16/4017 I have vibration at higher RPMs. Engine alignment is pretty good. New strut and cutless bearing. Can
Water in the Cylinders capta at 7:51am 02.14.13 Ask All Sailors 4/966 When pulling up the anchor in Rodney Bay, the engine wouldn't start. Not so much of a problem as we
Santa Monica Area Sailing Opportunities? Ducati at 7:48am 02.14.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1142 My son is visiting the Santa Monica area next week and would love to jump on a boat...possibly crew
It Could Happen To Anyone - Be Careful! Maine Sail at 7:31am 02.14.13 Ask All Sailors 10/1810 During the "Blizzard" a good friend of Tim R. ' myself fell in the water at the marina and could not
No access to Gear ads mmedley2 at 5:25am 02.14.13 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/1978 I have a new account but I was an old member who has changed email address/lost password. It appear
Lighting the kerosene oven? druid at 9:36pm 02.13.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1397 I have a Kenyon(?) 3-burner kerosene stove with oven in my Ontario 32. It's kinda growing on me - I
Hungry on a Mac 25 Papaspence at 7:38pm 02.13.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2221 Hi All, I have purchased an 84 MacGregor 25 :dance:which has the (what I assume is) standard config
Underwater viewing systems allan at 6:48pm 02.13.13 Ask All Sailors 16/2557 Has anyone used one of the electronic underwater viewing systems that have recently come on the mark

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Newbie. Catalina 18 (2) Monsterfish at 1:39pm 12.08.22 Suggest a CDI roller furling which I use to put on the 18 as a dealer now retired. Probably the F
Replacing control cables. karellen at 1:27pm 12.08.22 I replaced both cables on our boat a few years ago. One of the cables was secured such that the stee
Raymarine Axiom karellen at 1:20pm 12.08.22 Yes you will have to buy additional sensors. I have tach feed coming off the altenater . I had to
Winterizing the A/C George Braun at 12:45pm 12.08.22 I just disconnected the inlet and exhaust at the unit and used a shopvac to pull and push all the wa
tank sizes catalina 30 Stu Jackson at 12:27pm 12.08.22 You should find a manual for your boat. All of Catalina's boat manuals are excellent. For your boa
Stain for Hunter Sailboat Interior shemandr at 12:26pm 12.08.22 On my 2002 356 I was referred to the Mohawk line of products.
Oh no, not that sticky! (1) Leeward Rail at 12:16pm 12.08.22 I guess I'd have to apply a piece of tape 120 inches long. Hmm. That appears correct. The image a
Insurance Cost Reduction FastOlson at 11:59am 12.08.22 What Peggy said. :) After our major refit Geico/BoatUS refused to raise our coverage. With some guid
Stain for Hunter Sailboat Interior Roland5048 at 11:26am 12.08.22 If the teak interior hue is dark like mine, a '77h, try rosewood stain. I needed to stain some mi
Single handing (1) jon hansen at 11:19am 12.08.22 211466 if you enjoy reading about sailing buy this book. great for beginners. it will help you dia
Stain for Hunter Sailboat Interior Ralph Johnstone at 11:01am 12.08.22 I am doing some miner repairs, not using teak, Question #1. Are you doing paneling or solid wood
Stain for Hunter Sailboat Interior fconmass at 10:23am 12.08.22
Oh no, not that sticky! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:12am 12.08.22 Can someone help me with the math here ? holds 1 pound for every 2 inches of tape. So, if I'm app
Stain for Hunter Sailboat Interior Terry Cox at 10:10am 12.08.22 I am doing some miner repairs, not using teak, What kind of material?
Stain for Hunter Sailboat Interior fconmass at 10:01am 12.08.22 Hi thanks for the responses . I am doing some miner repairs, not using teak, Would like some kin
Stain for Hunter Sailboat Interior Don S/V ILLusion at 9:43am 12.08.22
Stain for Hunter Sailboat Interior Ralph Johnstone at 9:38am 12.08.22 For 1999, I can tell you there was no stain used on teak paneling. I have done small alterations an
Insurance Cost Reduction Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:17am 12.08.22 My insurance agent is not very knowledgeable regarding marine insurance. Auto and property insura
Sarasota Bay Returning stickinthemud57 at 9:12am 12.08.22 When I sleep on the boat for a nap I sleep on the long seat. When I sleep on the boat overnight I
Insurance Cost Reduction Parsons at 9:03am 12.08.22 Yes, liability-only policies are available. Marinas, storage yards, etc. only care about your liabi

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