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Hunter34 Cabin Water Tank Replacement C2L at 12:19pm 07.30.12 Big Boats 6/1891 Has anyone replaced the Hunter 34 Cabin water tank? If so what did you use and how easy/difficult w
Catalina 25 Restoration grcccw55 at 12:15pm 07.30.12 Smaller Boats 1/4257 Started restoring an older Catalina 25. Found a few interior cabin boards and panels that are beyond
Olympic Sailing kloudie1 at 11:51am 07.30.12 Ask All Sailors 1/975 watching some of the sailing.. Mighty fine sailing .. The coverage is on : http://www.nbcolympics.c
Catalina 320 Owner Fuel Tank Question paiscool at 11:30am 07.30.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/3212 I recently discovered AGAIN that diesel is lighter than water and the way I discovered this is my en
Gouges in gel coat Jerry75 at 11:20am 07.30.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2001 I notice I have a few gouges in the gel coat on the bottom of my boat yesterday. The question I have
Skipper fell of his sailboat in SD and drown LuzSD at 11:19am 07.30.12 Ask All Sailors 19/3533 Skipper fell off his sailboat in SD and drown I hope this gives us all pause as we take non sailor
"Hybrid" Widgeon Dilema oldnavy61 at 10:46am 07.30.12 Day Sailers 1/1096 I have found myself in an interesting situation. I recently purchased, at a really good price, thro
Cabin shades, 1990's Phil Herring at 9:05am 07.30.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/788 We now have the cabin shades used on the Hunter 28, 29.5, 290, 35.5, 37.5, 376, 40.5, 410, 42, and p
O'Day 25 Cabin top core material Gudenuph at 8:49am 07.30.12 Day Sailers 3/1577 I'm planning to install a Dickinson solid fuel heater in our 1976 O'Day 25. This requires a 5 inch
Attempting to make a new hatch cover toddco at 8:46am 07.30.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2109 Hello All, The cockpit seat of my Oday 20 was cut to add another hatch on the port side by a previ
boom furling on c250wb rogdomingo at 8:40am 07.30.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1284 Any experience to share? Boom on my recently purchased 2004 c250wb clearly permits furling the main
Sailing to Mississippi barrier islands??? doehunter at 8:32am 07.30.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/5305 I'm starting to dream of vacation time and getting away. I'm looking for ideas for a week long trip
'72 Oday Mariner Turnbuckles supercub at 8:02am 07.30.12 Day Sailers 4/1514 I need 4 turnbuckes for the side stays. I have the left hand threaded ends that are crimped into the
Lewmar Hatches leaking Mark Juetten at 7:41am 07.30.12 Big Boats 22/8066 the deck hatches ( k=large ones) leak when floooded with a hose etc into the main salon. Don't leak
Have You Switched To LED Cabin Lights Long Story at 7:38am 07.30.12 Catalina 310 3/1787 I am now four (4) lights away from being 100% LED in my cabin, and a world of difference for sure.
AGM's, solar panels, size of battery banks ? Bob 04 H260 at 7:15am 07.30.12 Musings With Maine Sail 13/7703 We recently replaced our batteries with 4 AGM's (105'sx4) from Sams. We have a 3.5 Kw generator. Our
Electrolysis Woes frank balcer at 6:40am 07.30.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1805 Just purchased a new to me 37 foot Kirie Elite. Boat was hauled in April and two shaft anodes instal
H310 lazy jack routing canyon at 6:29am 07.30.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1186 Can someone tell me the correct routing of the 60' lazy jack line? There is no mention of it in my o
Autohelm 4000 - Clutch Failure neilleparkerjr at 6:28am 07.30.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1165 My Hunter 37.5's 17-year old autopilot clutch has stopped engaging when moving the lever. To be hon
New Oday Javelin owner KB4pres17 at 6:08am 07.30.12 Day Sailers 3/3868 Can anyone provide a picture of what your rigging looks like. Specifically, how the boom attaches to

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Propeller residue...normal/not normal? JamesG161 at 1:47pm 11.26.22 Per the science... Mass Transfer Rate depends on ... 1) The Force 2) The Flux The Analogy for W
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? Don S/V ILLusion at 1:33pm 11.26.22 , You seem to make the assumption that a single collar anode will provide enough protection, rega
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater Captain Larry-DH at 1:02pm 11.26.22
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? fstbttms at 11:41am 11.26.22 Here we go again. Simple explanation: when you have any anode, it provides an enhanced electrical p
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? Don S/V ILLusion at 11:37am 11.26.22 Not true. Using two shaft anodes is very common and in fact provides twice the protection of a sing
2001 B361 Chain Plate leak Stu Jackson at 11:32am 11.26.22 Chainplates are an often neglected item of basic maintenance. You need to rebed the chainplate. Wh
Oysters!! Leeward Rail at 11:29am 11.26.22 Hope all you sail trim forum listers have a good Xmas. We deserve it after all we've gone through o
2001 Beneteau 361 Engine Mount Bracket Replacement Ralph Johnstone at 11:20am 11.26.22 Should I partially unbolt or loosen the flange to gain flexibility? Assuming you are referring to
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater Ralph Johnstone at 11:01am 11.26.22 The wind had changed while we slept. The Honda generator behind the cockpit was now blowing exhaust
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? fstbttms at 10:54am 11.26.22
Peace and freedom Kings Gambit at 10:52am 11.26.22
2001 Beneteau 361 Engine Mount Bracket Replacement GDanko at 10:47am 11.26.22 What a simple technique; thank you! Should I partially unbolt or loosen the flange to gain flexibil
Oysters!! Ralph Johnstone at 10:39am 11.26.22 has one individual who is a non stop talker and knows everything about every subject. Hmmmmmmmmmm
Peace and freedom circa1971la at 10:26am 11.26.22
2001 Beneteau 361 Engine Mount Bracket Replacement Ralph Johnstone at 10:22am 11.26.22 The load on the front STB isolator can be removed by taking the load off the diagonal (aft port) is
Absolute Best and Permanent Glue for Inflatible Dinghy's capta at 10:15am 11.26.22 For a repair like that, you probably have no option other than to go to a professional inflatable re
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? JamesG161 at 10:13am 11.26.22 You are better served finding out if the prop is as badly corroded as it appears in the picture Th
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? (1) JamesG161 at 10:11am 11.26.22 The prop is a Max Prop 2 Classic which I believe is bronze? There is more than paint needed on you
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? JamesG161 at 10:04am 11.26.22
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:38am 11.26.22 was surprised by how much the new zinc corroded this season! I'll put two on this spring. addi

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