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Moor Knot Meter twodzusfittings at 3:52pm 08.17.12 Smaller Boats 4/1825 So I am knew at this. My Knot Meter needle seems to get stuck at about 3 1/2 knot mark. It is a seal
Gulf Coast Sailors in MS and LA BrianW at 3:43pm 08.17.12 Ask All Sailors 10/2197 If you had a choice of homeports between Long Beach, Pass Christian, Bay of St. Louis, Waveland or S
Replacement Mast Foot For 18'5 (1990) WILL/RIVERSIDE CA at 3:26pm 08.17.12 Smaller Boats 1/1243 Looking for a replacement mast "foot" for a 18.5' Hunter made in 1990. Hull #HUNCO20L990 if that's
I'm Giving Up Boating (2) Roger Long at 3:00pm 08.17.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 2/5849 For August anyway. The boys are busy with the summer stuff that piles up as school looms and the lo
Engine Room/Bilge Vent Fan Lee Hadjiosif at 2:34pm 08.17.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1197 I found that the wire of the in-line vent fan in a 2 or 3" hose was cut by the previous owner. My qu
Movin' on CCHer at 1:49pm 08.17.12 Catalina 310 7/2076 I want to thank the 310 forum members for all the great suggestions and advice over the past few yea
Yuk! this keel looks bad! joes new addiction at 1:47pm 08.17.12 Sirius 21/22 5/3507 So my present boat is almost gone, the new owner is coming Monday to haul it away. Not wanting to le
Replacing Jabisco Joker Valve IanJ at 1:47pm 08.17.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/3543 Can anyone please give me instructions on how to replace the joker valve on my Jabisco head?
Halyard exit blocks for Pearson 31 numbr6 at 1:20pm 08.17.12 Pearson 1/2303 None know where I can find the blocks that fit in the mast were the halyards fit through.Thanks
Boom for Hunter 25 Johnnyh4 at 12:34pm 08.17.12 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2089 I was wondering if the boom for a Hunter 22(not sure how old) would work on 1975 Hunter 25. I don't
furling improvments? saylor521 at 12:27pm 08.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1082 I have a 94 Hunter 33.5, the furler is "buried" in the anchor locker, having some problems furling,
Anchor Drag - apps for iPhone Rob19574 at 12:19pm 08.17.12 Ask All Sailors 8/2282 Its always a bit concerning that first night on the hook wondering / hoping you will not drag. I ma
Bilge Strainers (1) tcwaltz at 11:47am 08.17.12 Bigger Boats 0/1222 So my O'day 28 has the original bilge strainer in it. I nice cast bronze item that even had a cast
Where to Go on Vacation in October? GorillaToast at 10:26am 08.17.12 Ask All Sailors 11/1875 Ive got a couple of weeks vacation I can take in late October, and I'd like to spend it scouting pos
new owner need some help lost jigger o salt at 10:15am 08.17.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1081 hi im timjust bought oday tempest for only 400.00 im disabled veteran but am able to refurbish my bo
new(used) sails for Hunter 34 (with a shortened mast?) Mickey84H34 at 9:33am 08.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2329 I'm hoping to save some $ by going with a used sail for our Hunter 34 and I'm wondering how the B'R
Anyone parting out or have spare 2-22 parts? tidal9 at 9:29am 08.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1473 I'm refurbing a 1974 (I think) Venture 2-22 and am looking for some "stuff" and info. First, I'
2008 Hunter 25 troutsmustang at 9:19am 08.17.12 Smaller Boats 6/2046 I have always wanted to put a head in the boat. Can I use the same seacock that discharges from the
tacking 19jib39 at 9:11am 08.17.12 Catalina 22 3/1116 what would be my problem at my lake the wind is mostly out of the S/W and have to tack most days the
Strut for O'Day 28 kentsmall at 9:03am 08.17.12 Ask An Oday Owner 0/795 HI All: I am told that my strut on my O'Day 28 has a lot of electrolysis with cracks going all the w

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Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase dLj at 6:30pm 10.26.22 I was also looking at some of the McGregor 26. I love the idea of the X and M but they are way too
ODay 322 or 302 - Replace wire in mast while standing? Mickstr at 5:40pm 10.26.22 Appreciate the photos and detail but it's clearly different. While you show the mast wires coming t
Removing old antifouling applying new gelcoat? shemandr at 5:17pm 10.26.22 You could start a business - sandingsucks.com
Yanmar 2GM20f may have cranked too long Mickstr at 5:16pm 10.26.22 My 2GM20F starts in cold air pretty reliably if I use full throttle, then immediately back it off wh
Bottom in great shape jssailem at 5:11pm 10.26.22 I just ordered Trindad75 form JD Best price I found. Color I wanted. Free Shipping. I'll let you kn
on deck solar panel Mickstr at 5:10pm 10.26.22 I have 2 100 watt panels and a Victron controller. It connects to my iPhone and when I'm on the boat
Inverter upgrade on 38.1, model year 2018 JShilo at 4:53pm 10.26.22
Inverter upgrade on 38.1, model year 2018 JShilo at 4:47pm 10.26.22 Inverters must have transfer switches ,be it automatic relay ( the relay de-energizes when shore po
Swim Ladder Treads (3) Don Crowther at 4:34pm 10.26.22 More pictures
Swim Ladder Treads (1) kappykaplan at 4:12pm 10.26.22 The attached is what I did to get a longer ladder about three years ago.
Buy now or wait for recession? Tally Ho at 4:05pm 10.26.22 It's funny I almost have the same story, I was looking at tons of boats and the only one that I lik
Removing sludge from heat exchanger-Yanmar Richard19068 at 4:05pm 10.26.22 I know there are radiator flushes, but don't know how save they are for Yanmars. The engine is a
Inverter upgrade on 38.1, model year 2018 (1) Mechone at 3:55pm 10.26.22 Inverters must have transfer switches ,be it automatic relay ( the relay de-energizes when shore pow
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Scott T-Bird at 3:38pm 10.26.22 Nothing to report yet ... I purchased and started to install the networking components. The diagram
Loading boat on trailer Tater at 3:11pm 10.26.22 x2 on dish detergent. I've used that on bunks with great success. I will caution though: be VERY ce
Bottom in great shape (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:08pm 10.26.22 Next spring I'll have the bottom painted again as I see no reason to push it past that. One good
Removing sludge from heat exchanger-Yanmar karellen at 2:32pm 10.26.22 Do you have a brand name ? Hey Ralph, I didn't use any cleaning chemicals when I did mine. I beli
Removing old antifouling applying new gelcoat? (4) rgranger at 2:15pm 10.26.22 Thanks!! After you do this do you wash the bottom with anything or just rinse? I have been having
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Johann at 2:14pm 10.26.22 Any update on the setup?
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase Richard19068 at 2:02pm 10.26.22 less than a year old That's a plus!

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