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locker latches steelntime at 4:53am 08.15.12 Parts Search 2/2674 looking for latches for stren propane lockers for a Hunter 40.5, made by Southco, part # C7-10. I c
jib sheet lead zephyritmo at 11:29pm 08.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2934 I have a mac 25 with a working jib. The boat came with a replaced cabintop and no leads or blocks fo
Powering the Macgregor 21 apatron at 10:41pm 08.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1821 There is nothing like settling and taking a nap out of the sun. Oh, unless you live here in FLorida
Shackle failure? (1) David W at 10:29pm 08.14.12 Ask All Sailors 21/5119 I everyone, I'm just back from two weeks on the water in the Canadian Gulf Islands. Awesome sailing;
Anhydrous Lanolin Ted at 9:31pm 08.14.12 Ask All Sailors 19/9588 I usually use anhydrous lanolin on my prop shaft and prop to prevent barnacle attachment and slime g
Sportaseat revisited Andy1237 at 9:00pm 08.14.12 Ask All Sailors 5/2023 I finally decided it was time to buy one or two of those fold flat seats. West Marine has their nex
Oday 25 vs C&C 25 jproppe at 8:11pm 08.14.12 C&C 1/3064 Need some real help. I learned to sail on an O'Day 25 that had a shallow keel (25" draft cb up, 4'
to buy or not to buy uvantu at 8:08pm 08.14.12 Day Sailers 4/1622 Hi all, Your experience, thoughts and opinions are desired. I'm currently boatless, not counting t
Cabin lining removal lbd at 7:58pm 08.14.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1011 Need to remove cabin lining on 2004 H33 to reseal leaking mast step. Appears to be difficult task as
Engine compartment sound/deadening material McZube at 7:36pm 08.14.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1516 Surveyor says replace it. What can I replace it with that will be effective but suitable for that e
Engine Room/Bilge Vent Fan Lee Hadjiosif at 7:32pm 08.14.12 Ask All Sailors 11/6059 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
A/C Drain Bene 381 Lee Hadjiosif at 7:01pm 08.14.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1425 I have two A/C units. One under the setee draining into the bilge and the other smaller one in the a
MMSI number capacity Navicula at 6:35pm 08.14.12 Big Boats 2/1142 we are getting an MMSI number and one of the question is...........maximum nunber of pearson on the
Need exact beam measure Catalina 22 Davidchile at 6:20pm 08.14.12 Catalina 22 10/1624 Please I am from Chile and bought a Catalina 22 1983 in Midleborough, at the moment is in Miami pri
Best way to remove the Main sail for trailering? mikekern at 5:56pm 08.14.12 Catalina 22 6/4495 I have a '74 Catalina 22 that I will be storing on the trailer most of the time. As a result I need
Air in the fuel system.. suggestions NYSail at 5:46pm 08.14.12 Ask All Sailors 17/2026 Hello all, Last night while motoring in from a beautiful night sail with the wife, the engine stop
So we decided to go big... KingAirDriver at 5:19pm 08.14.12 Catalina 22 203/25259 We decided to go big and do a somewhat major re-fit of our 22, Mischief Managed. Placed a big order
Difficulty like never before Doc_holiday at 4:30pm 08.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2017 We went out monday and had fair winds with a few white caps but I couldn't get any speed. I hung on
Hunter 38 Porthole hardware broken dacarls at 2:58pm 08.14.12 Big Boats 2/976 Can anyone give me a heads-up on repair (vs replacement) of 1985 Hunter 38 rectangular ports? These
opening ports and hatches manufacturer redhead78 at 2:51pm 08.14.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1515 Hi all I seem to remember a post about hatches and replacement port windows, could not find it in th

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H240 Bilge Pump Location patbratton at 9:14am 12.02.22 I am planning on moving it forward but it seemed odd that is was originally placed so high. Sometime
Replace Lifelines stickinthemud57 at 9:09am 12.02.22 A Dremel with a small carborundum wheel MAY be able to cut the wire. They can cut everything else
Replace Lifelines jssailem at 9:06am 12.02.22 Looks like a normal mess, not a special mess for the photo..
Replace Lifelines stickinthemud57 at 9:05am 12.02.22 I replaced my SS lifelines with Dyneema and am very pleased with the results. In your case it comes
Replace Lifelines (1) kloudie1 at 8:49am 12.02.22 I used thhe same tool as Joe when replacing my Katrina-smitten ones in '05. The swages seem to be as
Stock Color for 85' 22 Leeward Rail at 8:36am 12.02.22 They let me browse through their RAL color swatch to find the closest match. Thanks for that... I
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? Leeward Rail at 8:31am 12.02.22 That and all reasonable possibilities. This. Think about what could happen and come up with a pl
H240 Bilge Pump Location rgranger at 8:16am 12.02.22 On a 240... I don't think you will have issues with the run or rise being to long for that pump. I
H49/H50 Cockpit Steering Quadrant Cover Zencra at 8:09am 12.02.22
Replacing control cables. jssailem at 8:08am 12.02.22 I am encouraging of seeking new cables. After 30 years, do the OEM ones really owe you anything. THe
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? jssailem at 8:05am 12.02.22 the guy didn't understand his diesel engine. Very good observation. :biggrin: Anyone with a boat
Roller furling halyard (1) rgranger at 8:05am 12.02.22 It is hard to tell from your picture but I best I can tell you are correct. That looks like a halya
Selden rigid boom vang rodkicker without gas strut? Hello Below at 7:48am 12.02.22
Hunter 49 Ceiling lighting T J Furstenau at 7:41am 12.02.22 yes looking now and it's 10, although after doing quite a few ocean passages now we find the red f
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? Leeward Rail at 7:37am 12.02.22 What I find alarming about that video, is the guy didn't understand his diesel engine. :facepalm:
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? Leeward Rail at 7:06am 12.02.22 As long as I can get off the boat, and get out a mayday.. I don't see much difference in a fire or s
Replacing Battery in RayStar 125 GPS Unit (1) RoyS at 6:55am 12.02.22 You could purchase silicone sheets from Amazon and cut a gasket out of those. I have used that mater
Selden rigid boom vang rodkicker without gas strut? DayDreamer41 at 6:12am 12.02.22 You can always add the gas shock, but you would need the little spacer that and guide that threads o
Binoculars (1) jssailem at 5:48am 12.02.22 I bought this one after some research. Very serviceable price $139 on Amazon. Brand. HOOWAY Object
Help me understand my DC charging/depletion flightlead404 at 5:41am 12.02.22 Overnight down to 70% on the house, which is a big loss for running anchor light, fridge, and freeze

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