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Windlass recommendation for Hunter 35.5 galliob at 6:49pm 10.07.12 Big Boats 6/3387 We have a 1990 Legend 35.5 and would like to install an electric windlass. Any recommendations? T
Hunter 240 water in hull's bow compartment mshunicutt at 6:49pm 10.07.12 Smaller Boats 2/1253 I was surprised to find water behind a thin plastered wood wall inside the forward compartment of th
exhaust elbow Monty VM at 6:27pm 10.07.12 Big Boats 1/1099 I have a vovlo penta diesel 50 hp. the exhaust elbos has some rust on the outside. i would like to c
generator Monty VM at 6:24pm 10.07.12 Big Boats 13/3558 I am going to add a diesel genset to our 1997 430. what model and size do you have and where is it i
Fiberglass coloring issue paulh1 at 6:10pm 10.07.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2022 Ok, put the fiberglass in but not satisfied with the color match. Can you paint or do something to l
Need advice : Depth sounder trouble repair (2) ksagara at 4:29pm 10.07.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1348 Hello all, New to the forum and looking for help trouble shooting my old autohem depth sounder prob
D4 laminate sail (1) captain chaos at 4:12pm 10.07.12 Racing 3/25117 In our last regatta, I managed to split my D4 Laminate jib at the leach next to the edging, about 6
Is is safe to go aloft while on stands? kmart at 3:59pm 10.07.12 Ask All Sailors 44/10144 Go aloft to the top of the mast, when the boat is on the hard? My boat was hauled out this week for
What size propeller nut? hangfire68 at 2:38pm 10.07.12 Morgan 1/1790 1976 Morgan Out Island 33 Volvo Pinta, 3-bladed LEFT-hand
Control Autohelm ST-3000 R�gis at 2:09pm 10.07.12 Parts Search 4/3030 Hi, I am looking for a control Autohelm St-3000. It seems very rare! If you have it in your surplus
The mac can take a beating JasonC at 1:27pm 10.07.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 32/5787 Was caught out yesterday, while I got really wet, and I thought the boat was going to roll a few tim
Diesel fuel additive (1) David W at 12:25pm 10.07.12 Engines and Propulsion 2/1562 Hi everyone, I previously mentioned that while cruising this summer I used a fuel additive. This is
refitting H380 from standard to inmast furling? jackzimmerman at 12:09pm 10.07.12 Big Boats 5/1391 We have a 1999 H380 with standard a sailplan, no arch, no inmast furling. Can you upgrade this mode
Engine hp recommended for 32 cc Pdale at 11:26am 10.07.12 Bigger Boats 5/1789 I'm Looking at a 32 with an 18 hp Volvo. Is this boat under powered? I've seen many 32's with 25 -
Home Depot has foam for cushions. caguy at 11:23am 10.07.12 Ask All Sailors 6/11900 This is for those of you who make their own cushions. I was at Home Depot the other day and found th
Annapolis Boat Show = Good Times !!! Maine Sail at 11:11am 10.07.12 Ask All Sailors 14/2893 Finally back at the BWI airport and wanted to thank my Annapolis Boat Show stars Gettinthere ' Gunni
The Jersey Run BobT at 10:44am 10.07.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 10/3461 I bribed Roger to let me crew with the promise of another major turkey sub from our local emporium a
Flapper Valve jb4550 at 10:35am 10.07.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/4068 I am looking for a supplier for an old Jabsco flapper for a 37010 electric head. The head is old wit
Port Replacement Dennis Honeycutt at 10:22am 10.07.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/776 Hey Everyone, Hope your having better weather than here in Hampton, Va. Simple question for this kn
Replacing Windows on a 320 kwilson1033 at 9:33am 10.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1702 I recently bought a 320 on which the port side windows were cracked and leaking. The previous owner

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Marina Advice jaysweet at 6:26pm 12.21.22 It's early inthe winter season I realize . I've already been looking at a longterm "retirement " bo
Converting Jabsco heads from salt water to fresh water flush Captain Larry-DH at 6:24pm 12.21.22 Every toilet mfr warns against connecting a sea water toilet to the fresh water plumbing. Taken ou
keel resting on bottom jaysweet at 6:14pm 12.21.22
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 5:19pm 12.21.22 211778
keel resting on bottom Egovos at 5:06pm 12.21.22 Hilarious sailcapt340
Marina Advice jon hansen at 3:24pm 12.21.22 don't have all those fenders? burlap bags full of straw with a fender board will work fine. pitch at
Marina Advice jon hansen at 3:17pm 12.21.22 been through the soo locks hundreds and hundreds of times. you call, they contact you, you don't ca
Engine leaking diesel Ken13559 at 2:18pm 12.21.22 I don't think the leaks affects engine performance. There's enough fuel going to the injectors like
Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement??? georgetheleo at 2:17pm 12.21.22 Dear John ,Thanks for the response. Your first paragraph is correct. Its a new hose fastened to the
Its funny Friday! Justin_NSA at 1:56pm 12.21.22 Kharma. This happened a few years back 2fxGC_VM6yE
C&C 40-2 Air Draft? smo10018 at 12:28pm 12.21.22 Yes I will do that once at the boat. You are correct only way to know for sure. Thanks for the hel
C&C 40-2 Air Draft? jssailem at 12:17pm 12.21.22 Want to make absolutely sure I am dealing with the standard rig. I do not know about you, but if I
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 12:08pm 12.21.22 211775
Will Webasto/Diesel Heater exhaust condensate damage gelcoat? Exhaust port installation on C34mkii- freeboard or transom Lee Hadjiosif at 11:30am 12.21.22 You install the thru-hull about 10" below the deck measuring from the inside, about the same height
Marina Advice Timm R Oday25 at 10:42am 12.21.22 I'd like to take minute and thank each of you for providing information .
Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement??? jssailem at 10:05am 12.21.22 Ok. If I understand this, based on the image you choose to provide, the part mentioned is the fittin
A roundup of 2022 jssailem at 9:38am 12.21.22 Very Nice Gary. Thank you. Give's me memories of simple days sailing small boats for the fun of it.
A roundup of 2022 Ralph Johnstone at 9:09am 12.21.22 Beautiful. Forget the starter motor, the fuel tank, the head, the stove, and go sailing. What could
Marina Advice Parsons at 9:02am 12.21.22 BTW: if you decide to use jerry cans on the deck, the shaker siphon will be your best friend. I've
Yanmar 2GMF cold starting Ralph Johnstone at 8:56am 12.21.22 I'll add heavier battery cables, Always look for proof before spending a damn good whack of money

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