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Rudder Inspection (1) Styx at 7:29pm 08.17.12 Ask All Sailors 10/2944 I have a rudder that has a V crack approximately 1/16 inch wide and 1/8 inch deep on its leading edg
Looking at a Columbia 8.3. Any advice? AirBooss at 6:53pm 08.17.12 Columbia 13/14148 Hi. I am looking at buying a 1979 Columbia 8.3. I'll be looking at her next week. Any advice on w
pvc pipe on side stays sabine river minnow at 6:11pm 08.17.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1373 im new to sailing , but i have seen something like pvc pipe covering lower part of side stays , what
companionway door hinge larrikin at 4:52pm 08.17.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/2651 Hi folks, We have a 1993 42 foot mk1 and need to replace the companionway door hinges. As yet cann
Moor Knot Meter twodzusfittings at 3:52pm 08.17.12 Smaller Boats 4/1886 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 10/2305 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 1/1286 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 2/5902 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 2/1262 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 7/2289 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 5/3709 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 3/3601 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 1/2360 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 9/2273 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 3/1137 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 8/2389 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 0/1282 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 11/1933 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 3/1146 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 4/2398 I'm hoping to save some $ by going with a used sail for our Hunter 34 and I'm wondering how the B'R

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No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on Hans Baart at 4:34pm 03.04.23 That statement doesn't fit. If you have pressure at the switch, no alarm. Please explain. I F
First time Porta Potti owner/user : question David in Sandusky at 4:10pm 03.04.23 Agreed on skid marks. Weighing 24 seasons of 20-25 nights or more on the boat and no issues against
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:29pm 03.04.23 oil pressure at switch is good, That statement doesn't fit. If you have pressure at the switch,
Leveling a boat on land Sail22Capri22 at 3:27pm 03.04.23
POSITION DU COMPAS FLUXGATE SUR H 33 kappykaplan at 2:59pm 03.04.23 There may be a chance your fluxgate compass is close to where mine (1999 H-310) is located. If you
First time Porta Potti owner/user : question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:14pm 03.04.23 I disagree with you, David, about no need for flush water...solids and TP need it to dissolve in the
M25xpb Dipstick 2 OLD PIRATES at 1:12pm 03.04.23 Catalina 310 with a M25XPB 16224-36410 - right Serial # 16224-36411 - wrong Serial # 15381-36410 -
MPPT controller location Tom J at 12:45pm 03.04.23 My MPPT controller had a screen to show power data, so I mounted it on the bulkhead above the batter
POSITION DU COMPAS FLUXGATE SUR H 33 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:31pm 03.04.23 The control computer is mounted there as well. Most unusual. This is the computer for the ST4000
Boat hook Terry Cox at 11:48am 03.04.23 Our boat has three Garelick brand boat hooks; two on deck and one spare below in a locker. Strong an
Hunter 356 in-mast sailing conversion to hanks/rope and halyard option dlochner at 11:43am 03.04.23 So I'll throw out an idea that isn't fully formed, and see whether it has any merit based on the ex
Looking to add NMEA2000 to Hunter 386 - cabling routing? flightlead404 at 11:43am 03.04.23 I added an additional seatalk 1 block to give me an additional seatalk connection point. Put this ri
POSITION DU COMPAS FLUXGATE SUR H 33 kbgunn at 10:53am 03.04.23 The fluxgate compass on my 2005 Hunter 33 is in the owners cabin mounted on the backside of the cove
Passage 42 salon/kitchen hatch gaskets replacement Terry Cox at 10:23am 03.04.23 We have the same model boat and the two hatches in question should accept the gasket material refere
Hunter 356 in-mast sailing conversion to hanks/rope and halyard option flightlead404 at 10:21am 03.04.23 I never had much jamming until my sail was 15 years old and many repairs from racing but got new sa
Hunter 380 muffler flightlead404 at 10:13am 03.04.23 A repaired muffler under the bed in the aft compartment. Now what could possibly go wrong in, say
Leveling a boat on land NYSail at 10:05am 03.04.23 I wouldn't trust the mast plate. Seems like it could easily be off a couple degrees. Ditto for th
Leveling a boat on land Ralph Johnstone at 10:05am 03.04.23 The only place I would trust for level is if you have a scum line visible on the hull. Unless you l
Leveling a boat on land NYSail at 10:03am 03.04.23 Why not just use a laser level to do show the rake in the mast?
POSITION DU COMPAS FLUXGATE SUR H 33 (2) Ralph Johnstone at 9:52am 03.04.23 Concentrate, guys. Exactly. Getting back on track here. d with a Raymarine ST 4000+ autopilot h

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