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Spinnaker......... Dale E.Harper at 3:19pm 09.08.12 Ask All Sailors 15/2484 I'm new at this ......... what is the difference between a asymmetrical and a symmetrical spinnaker
hunter 170 acp cracks and delamination mparker007 at 2:25pm 09.08.12 Day Sailers 9/14245 i own a 2002 hunter 170 and have repaired several small cracks in the hull over the years as per ins
Helm station on 22 (1) UPSGUY at 1:20pm 09.08.12 Catalina 22 10/2779 My son and I just went to look at another 22. We passed on it but I thought the Helm station was so
Big Draft All U Get at 11:58am 09.08.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1644 Hi all, We are preparing to head south and have been looking through travel guides and charts at p
centerboard up/down tackle twisted Bill Daniel at 10:36am 09.08.12 Smaller Boats 0/939 The centerboard tackle has developed a desire to twist the last couple of years. I've crawled into t
Radar lost when large load added KenKindrick at 9:53am 09.08.12 Big Boats 7/2537 Is there a device that can be used to protect my radar from decreased voltage when a large load is a
S2 8.5 Bulkhead shift??? (2) Tynatch at 8:57am 09.08.12 S2 3/1625 Early this summer, I noticed a crack/split in the trim piece over the dooor leading into the head. A
stereo / speakers for the cat BJW at 8:56am 09.08.12 Catalina 22 2/1238 I had debated for a bit of time on installing a marine quality radio/cd player and marine speakers f
Fridge hookup? dutchy at 8:19am 09.08.12 Big Boats 9/1954 I would like to change the cooler on my '83 Hunter 34 into a fridge run by a solar panel. Somebody
Engine box top cracked kenreed at 8:02am 09.08.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 2/1506 Duet is now 6 yrs old and we stay on it about half the time from May to September, so we are up and
Backstay adjustment -time saving question Kestle at 8:00am 09.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2720 With it now being Fall, and kid stuff going full tilt, I'm asking for suggestions on backstay adjust
DIY Powder Coat toddco at 7:19am 09.08.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1682 Hello All, I had another project that I thought might help in sail boat repairs. I traded a hunti
Used parts art696 at 6:32am 09.08.12 Ask All Sailors 8/2410 Is any place to buy used sail boats parts, (back ralling, BBQ,.....) ? I do live in Ontario Canada.
Sewage treatment plant troubles New Venture at 8:40pm 09.07.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/4334 I have installed a Raritan Managerm sewage treatment system and I'm having a terrible time with the
Oday 31 main sheet rigging jeagles at 8:20pm 09.07.12 Bigger Boats 3/1788 I removed my main sheet on newly purchased ODay 31 to clean it. Now don't know how to route it. Th
GE Battery Lantern seamansg at 8:12pm 09.07.12 Catalina 22 5/1871 Hi, I was shopping and came across an 8D cell battery lantern with a 3 setting LED bulb, for $25 plu
Catalina 22 1980 - Missing the Life Line Post alabamaranger at 8:06pm 09.07.12 Parts Search 2/7676 Bought a 1980 Cat-22 and it's missing the 4 life line post (2 on each side). Alos missing the cable.
Missing the Life Line Post alabamaranger at 8:02pm 09.07.12 Catalina 22 6/1624 Bought a 1980 Catalina 22 a few weeks ago and it's missing the 4 life line post (2 on each side). Do
Put your thinking caps on (2) Bill sanders at 6:50pm 09.07.12 Trailer Sailors 29/5902 Need any and all suggestions! Redoing my n17,inside and out. Need to come up with ideas how to make
battery Randy Thron at 6:41pm 09.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/1820 Need help with the selection of new batteries for a 2001, Hunter 320. Anyone using AGM batteries? I

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H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat PGIJon at 1:18pm 01.20.23 Jon, I'm really sorry to hear about the loss of your H34. From your previous posts I know you put a
44ds rudder drop HarryvdMeer at 1:13pm 01.20.23 Interesting idea. Did you have a smaller diameter bolt in the middle to press against the pin?
44ds rudder drop (1) dmax at 1:01pm 01.20.23 I had the same problem - mine had a SS pin stuck in aluminum, bad combo. I made a press out of 1/4"
In-hull depth transducer fails to read shallow depths dlochner at 12:51pm 01.20.23 What is the bottom like? Depth sounders like nice hard bottoms. Softer bottoms absorb the pings rath
Bermuda dLj at 12:36pm 01.20.23 St. George sounds good to me. Scooter sounds fun also. Plus it places me a a good point to leave for
Sealing screws on fresh water tank cover DArcy at 12:34pm 01.20.23 If the screws go through into the tank then water can get up through the threads. If the gasket is t
Sealing screws on fresh water tank cover smokey73 at 12:32pm 01.20.23 If you are talking about the screws themselves rather than the lid (which was in my case), I used B
Bermuda smokey73 at 12:28pm 01.20.23 Made the trip from Bermuda to Rhode Island as crew (2 people sailing and a sick wife of the owner) o
BeneteauOwners.com to close this month JRacer at 12:21pm 01.20.23 Sounds to me like they want the ability to use the site name themselves. Otherwise, it seems they wo
Mattress Underlayment dlochner at 12:15pm 01.20.23 We also used hypervent. Seems to work well. Apparently it was originally invented for use in lands
Missing boom PRoberaon at 11:53am 01.20.23 Good point.
Sealing screws on fresh water tank cover Rick D at 11:21am 01.20.23 If you are talking about the screws themselves rather than the lid (which was in my case), I used Bo
Mattress Underlayment (1) jssailem at 11:14am 01.20.23
BeneteauOwners.com to close this month BigEasy at 10:01am 01.20.23 I haven't had any luck with our local dealer. Do you have a good dealer reference? I used Annap
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat BigEasy at 9:50am 01.20.23 Sorry to hear about the loss of your boat. My Hunter 33.5 was totaled after Katrina. I was actuall
Fuel Tank Return Line (3) Ralph Johnstone at 9:42am 01.20.23 WOW ! First of all, B E A U T I F U L photo shots and parts layout of your plans. Couldn't be clea
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable Terry Cox at 9:31am 01.20.23 Thoughts? Fam gifted me Luci, an inflatable solar light. Works great for a cockpit light, anchor l
44ds rudder drop HarryvdMeer at 9:24am 01.20.23 I tried both ways. I also tried using a plastic wedge to separate the two halves, but no budging.
45' mast for Buchan 37 Ralph Johnstone at 8:34am 01.20.23 Have you talked to Pro-Tech in North Vancouver ? You don't want to buy a mast from them (very price
Sealing screws on fresh water tank cover Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:30am 01.20.23 A thick rubber gasket is the best choice, and you can buy rubber gasket material in a range of thick

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