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replacement compass hunter 420 denestratton@gmail.com at 12:17pm 02.14.13 Big Boats 3/919 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 15/6239 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 17/4444 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 16/2793 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 16/2211 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 16/4161 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 4/991 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 1/1155 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 10/1841 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) 5/1993 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 5/1420 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 6/2276 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 16/2609 Has anyone used one of the electronic underwater viewing systems that have recently come on the mark
To Stripe, or Not To Stripe? That Is The Question. (1) MrSteve007 at 5:49pm 02.13.13 Mid-Size Boats 11/2290 Well, she's up and out of the water for some slight refitting and maintenance. My factory vinyl stri
All Alone soldier1964 at 3:23pm 02.13.13 Ask All Sailors 26/5095 wanted to see the video posted of sailing short handed but it did not play. and since I am a solo sa
Mobile Bay Ternang at 3:23pm 02.13.13 Destinations 4/2416 Anyone have an idea as to how long it will take to sail from Dog River to Lulu,s on the ICW. Average
Another wiring diagram for review (1) marchem at 3:00pm 02.13.13 Musings With Maine Sail 58/16176 1982 Catalina27, Universal 5411. Mostly original wiring (I think). Battery wires currently #6. Aft
is this sail raised properly? (4) newsailor72 at 2:39pm 02.13.13 Ask All Sailors 14/2586 so I removed the stitches that held the boltropes (both luff and leech), I think they have shrunk at
Mainsail dlandersson at 12:32pm 02.13.13 Parts Search 10/3712 UK Sails is indicating that the mainsail for my 1997 26X is reached the end of it's useful life.
Shower drain GunnerNell at 12:31pm 02.13.13 Big Boats 5/2595 Hello Folks. New (to me) Catalina 34 owner here. In prepping the 2001 boat for sailing/cruising, I

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Hunter 240 cover Crazy Dave Condon at 11:19am 03.03.23 Check out Sailors Taylor boat covers as I believe they have one to cover the 240
Boom Vang Crazy Dave Condon at 11:16am 03.03.23 Not much information on this even under boat information. Take a couple of photos of the back of t
Hunter 240 cover kappykaplan at 11:09am 03.03.23 @Kermit can tell you lots of stories about ospreys, but maybe not so much about protecting your boat
A lesson on winches Project_Mayhem at 10:03am 03.03.23 Thanks for the recommendation, and brilliant idea about the sharpie! You're welcome. Let me know i
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 whudatt at 9:45am 03.03.23 I replaced my lifelines with Dyneema, but standing rigging is another affair. Do you have any exper
A lesson on winches brockangelo at 9:09am 03.03.23 Green Grease Once you have your extension lined up, take some spray paint or sharpie and mark the
Advice on choosing keel lifting rope Benny17441 at 9:08am 03.03.23 If you have a spring loaded weight scale, measure in pounds the force you have to apply to the bitte
M25xpb Dipstick Mike Mc at 8:39am 03.03.23 I just ordered the part today I will let you know if it works. Printed on the bottom of the dipstick
M25xpb Dipstick buddybear at 8:37am 03.03.23 Hi Mark, any luck with the dipstick? I have the same issue. I just ordered the part today I will
Coolant reservoir possibly clogged buddybear at 8:32am 03.03.23 the elbow should be open, it comes out in between the fillercap. from inside the fillercap should
Danfort Corsair compass bulb replacing Benny17441 at 8:26am 03.03.23 If the compass is free of bubbles and working, do not mess with it, just get a little flashlight.
A lesson on winches Project_Mayhem at 8:08am 03.03.23 Green Grease did very well in Practical Sailor tests and is available at most auto parts stores Ton
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 Project_Mayhem at 7:18am 03.03.23 Thank you for your reply ! Did they replace your standing rigging with synthetic line like I am as
BOGO FREE on Select EVO and Ocean Series Winches brockangelo at 7:04am 03.03.23 Here's the link: Lewmar Winch Offer \| West Marine Man that's tempting, but I've got quite a few ot
POSITION DU COMPAS FLUXGATE SUR H 33 kappykaplan at 7:04am 03.03.23 FLUXGATE COMPASS POSITION ON H 33 3 from 2005 is equipped with a Raymarine ST 4000+ autopilot having
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 whudatt at 6:53am 03.03.23 Thank you for your reply ! Did they replace your standing rigging with synthetic line like I am ask
POSITION DU COMPAS FLUXGATE SUR H 33 Brian D at 6:22am 03.03.23 The Flux Gate Compass might not be the problem. It could possibly be belt slipage might be slipping
Danfort Corsair compass bulb replacing kloudie1 at 5:56am 03.03.23 Once the compass is out of the bulkhead, there may be a screw on the back of he flange that is holdi
POSITION DU COMPAS FLUXGATE SUR H 33 rgranger at 5:39am 03.03.23 je vous en prie
Shroud i bolts source (1) RoyS at 4:54am 03.03.23 Beware of commercial U bolts. They often have the threads end in a stop nut that sits on the deck. T

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