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Barnacle remover timtim at 6:21pm 12.15.12 Ask All Sailors 18/5661 I just bought and was amazed that the Wave Blade really works. There is a little learning curve usi
wood grain formica Eironica at 5:46pm 12.15.12 Pearson 7/3137 The previous owner of our 1978 P35 painted over all of the wood grain formica except in the v berth
cabin stairs replacement (1) Navicula at 3:00pm 12.15.12 Big Boats 0/1179 I replaced the steps in the cabin with a composite material........ the origianl 17 year old steps w
shifter hunter (1) Navicula at 11:56am 12.15.12 Big Boats 4/2099 my pull button on my shifter has been stuck since I bought the boat.......so now that its winter....
bildge counter aqua alarm (1) Navicula at 11:45am 12.15.12 Big Boats 0/793 I have just installed a bildge cycle counter from aqua alarm......I followed the instruction and hoo
Bilge Blower Hose ................... (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:44am 12.15.12 Ask All Sailors 3/2613 Has anyone had any experience installing bilge blower hose other than the usual clothes dryer type o
zihuatenejo zeehag at 10:46am 12.15.12 Destinations 7/3660 awesome beautifulll..pix pending...got here with only 1 1/2 oz diesel fuel in tank that was spozed
Keel Flaking off large patches on both sides Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 10:32am 12.15.12 Ask All Sailors 9/5298 Recently we've noticed our keel has been scaling off in large patches on either side of the keel. I
Killem for diesel fuel Atlantic Phil at 8:17am 12.15.12 Engines and Propulsion 3/4147 I bought a sailboat with a diesel on Sept 1st. It had a near full tank of diesel and I haven't used
A tale of two 309s mlynch66 at 7:57am 12.15.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 6/2593 I'm in the market for a 309, and looked at two last week in MA. I was hoping for some input from the
Nice pocket cruiser illustration (2) emergpa1 at 7:49am 12.15.12 Ask An Oday Owner 15/2078 Check this out, really cool with some neat ideas. The web site has narrative to go with the illustr
Arid Bilge System ChrisL at 6:35am 12.15.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2976 I'm thinking about adding this system to my Hunter 45. Does anyone have any experience or reviews o
Rudder Repair CzechMate at 8:18pm 12.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2351 I took a small bite out of my rudder blade when I turned to far and hit the prop blade. The bite is
Engine Water Temp Gauge Lee Hadjiosif at 6:28pm 12.14.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/2550 I have a B381 and would like to add a temp sender and gauge. I have the Captain's westerbeke panel a
Catalina 30 Starter Button FredB at 4:52pm 12.14.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/4520 I have a 1987 Catalina 30 MK II with an Universal M-25XP engine. My starter button is intermittent.
2005 H33 gel coat cracks hudjohnjen at 4:36pm 12.14.12 Mid-Size Boats 10/2912 I have a 2005 H33. It has several hairline gel coat cracks in the following areas: - water fill -
How do you prepare for leaks? jfschena at 4:21pm 12.14.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1768 It seems to me several things can fail on my oday 26 that can sink the boat. I have thru hull fittin
Brunswick, Ga. sailors? Bonzai at 4:19pm 12.14.12 Destinations 4/6714 Am looking for other cruiser type sailors in the area to sail in company with, also local crew/help
A Perfect Day Roger Long at 4:01pm 12.14.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 5/2263 I had a perfect cruising day. Took pictures. I went below with my shoulders still warm from sun th
HAPS Membership Application Form Mikem at 3:25pm 12.14.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/916 HUNTER ASSOCIATION OF PUGET SOUND MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Annual Dues $60.00 Initiation fee $20.0

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Best technique to lube control cables? JamesG161 at 8:58am 04.10.23 Throttle control cables? Jim...
Spreader blocks location FastOlson at 8:37am 04.10.23 Getting ready to install lazy jacks and flag halyards on my spreaders, for the lazy jacks they sugg
Install wash down pump? flightlead404 at 8:17am 04.10.23 My wash down pump is tied to the windlass. Be sure to add a fuse at the windlass connection instead
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising (1) thinwater at 8:05am 04.10.23 ... I planned on putting insulation on the inside but after two years of use, haven't done that y
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising thinwater at 8:02am 04.10.23 Repeat: How do you attached the Velcro when you are inside? I have used weighted versions (chain
F'ing mice Siamese at 8:01am 04.10.23 You need a f'ing cat!
Recommended maintenance/checks during haulout? jssailem at 7:57am 04.10.23 Blisters... If you have them, they will be evident right after the pressure washing. If you are on t
Escape Rumba - Mast Replacement Gnomeastay at 7:52am 04.10.23 Here pics of the one I had l have mine Hey - Thanks for the tip! I think the one I have is sli
Posting Guidelines TomY at 7:47am 04.10.23 Tom, do you have a favorite app for editing? or a top 3 apps? I'm just starting, Walt, so not yet
New Running Rigging for a C310 (3) JRT at 7:42am 04.10.23 Some pictures in action
New Running Rigging for a C310 JRT at 7:34am 04.10.23 I like SBO estimates being too long is fine and I've order several lines from them. You can also fi
F'ing mice dmax at 7:18am 04.10.23 Irish Spring soap can also be used to keep the mice away. Sorry to hear, a mouse got my inflatable o
F'ing mice JBP-PA at 7:02am 04.10.23 I can imagine your disappointment. I stored sails in my barn once and learned that lesson. On the b
Removing Dyneema Core Project_Mayhem at 7:02am 04.10.23 Yup, I read it wrong. You will have to match the core size, which is slightly larger than 1/8-inch.
Alternator temperatures MikeHoncho at 6:51am 04.10.23 Surface temps of the surface they are reflecting off of only. A further example is they do not regis
Spreader blocks location fred1diver at 6:49am 04.10.23 Thank you
F'ing mice Crazy Dave Condon at 6:43am 04.10.23 I bet it could be mice or squirrels. Before covering the mainsail again, add a few mothballs. It
F'ing mice chriscampbell at 6:42am 04.10.23 Where did you store the sail? We left it on the boom. When we put her away for the season I looked
F'ing mice Don S/V ILLusion at 6:38am 04.10.23 Where did you store the sail?
Centerboard/Swing Keel Removal - Hunter 240 Crazy Dave Condon at 6:37am 04.10.23 @TreeRog there is now under documentation on the hunter 240 boat information a detailed explanatio

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