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Tachometer Viktor Eysselein at 11:34am 08.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2072 My tachometer works intermittently. My mechanic could not find any defect since it was working then
Hunter 22 with no mast? Littoral at 11:00am 08.18.12 Smaller Boats 4/2171 I just purchased a Hunter 22 in decent shape, and I'm wondering if it's possibleadvisable to remove
Wanted O'Day 34 Ron10215 at 10:11am 08.18.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1320 I'm sad! Sold our O'Day 28 "Wild Flower" and am boatless. Earnestly looking for an O'Day 34 good con
Motor mount for 170 fastdoc98 at 9:37am 08.18.12 Day Sailers 3/1893 Well, I've been able to enjoy my new-to-me '03 170 for a number of weeks now, and I've worked my way
Thru hull fitting (centerboard trunk) bc3737 at 9:29am 08.18.12 Catalina 22 5/1656 My 22 ft baby has an older style thru hull for the cockpit scuppers. Old, as in, like a house sillco
Proper way to attach jib sheet larry7072 at 9:12am 08.18.12 Catalina 22 15/12119 I own a 1986 Catalina 22 with a 135 furling genoa. I have not figured out a way to attach the jib s
What is this outlet for? (1) paddy4699 at 8:08am 08.18.12 Catalina 22 10/1893 http://www.wisflyfishing.com/typeofsocket.jpg This outlet is located aft on the battery locker an
How to clear the Holding Tank Vent Hose KennyBene at 7:59am 08.18.12 Catalina 30 8/10823 I have a 1990 MkII and am pretty sure the holding tank vent hose is clogged. After a search I f
Norcold not so cold. mogade at 9:57pm 08.17.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1566 I have a Norcold dual voltage conversion on my boat. I don't know how old it is, boat is an 89, but
Cabin top cowl vents????????? engdude62 at 9:57pm 08.17.12 S2 5/2301 Can any S2 9.2c owner tell me what seems to appear as a built in vent on my interior cabin ceiling i
Marine A/C for 9.2c? engdude62 at 9:51pm 08.17.12 S2 6/2052 Are there any S2 9.2c owners that have marine A/C intalled? If so could you please share some info
New to sailing H J J at 7:44pm 08.17.12 Other Sailboats 1/1556 Has anyone ever heard of Westcomarine? I have a 13.5 ft daysailer.
H34 bonding &lightning PGIJon at 7:43pm 08.17.12 Big Boats 7/1440 I've now been the proud owner of our 1986 h34 for 5 months now. Living on the Gulf in Florida and it
Rudder Inspection (1) Styx at 7:29pm 08.17.12 Ask All Sailors 10/2946 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 13/14153 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 1/2653 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 10/2306 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 1/1287 Looking for a replacement mast "foot" for a 18.5' Hunter made in 1990. Hull #HUNCO20L990 if that's

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Bene First 42 open sea? AndrejSail at 9:52am 03.06.23 Thank you. There are bolts instead of nuts, but I guess there is not a big difference.
Looking for hull liner in Canada Ralph Johnstone at 9:50am 03.06.23 I managed to buy vinyl backed with a 1/4" foam which was a very close match to that in my existing '
Knock off that racket! Davidasailor26 at 9:48am 03.06.23 Zip ties with the tails left long is one trick. That would minimize weight aloft better than PVC. I
Leveling a boat on land Project_Mayhem at 9:38am 03.06.23 I believe the reference point is the boat sitting at rest in the water. On a still day with no move
Leveling a boat on land jssailem at 9:14am 03.06.23 If you can use gravity as a "reference" I think it would work. I was trying to avoid referencing a
Factory Head discharge plumbing diagram. twalker H260 at 9:12am 03.06.23 Touch base with Peggie via a private message with your specific questions/concerns in that regard.
Raymarine Axiom karellen at 9:02am 03.06.23
Leveling a boat on land Project_Mayhem at 8:43am 03.06.23 Or... since laser light is visible you can use one of those kitty toy pen laser lights and a large
Bene First 42 open sea? (1) jssailem at 8:42am 03.06.23 Try using a large socket with extension and a torque wrench they are tight - or rusted/corroded froz
Leveling a boat on land jssailem at 8:38am 03.06.23 I would suggest using a laser tape measure that can read angles Or... since laser light is visibl
Chainplates (1) Project_Mayhem at 8:37am 03.06.23 I just resealed mine this weekend without having to remove the chainplate. I agree that Bed-IT is th
Hunter 386 Salon Table (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:32am 03.06.23 Quite the elaborate process when compared to my '99 H-310. From the date on the drawing : ave a co
First time Porta Potti owner/user : question Project_Mayhem at 8:19am 03.06.23 I've used some formaldehyde based garbage that stung the eyes when opened, Odorlos and West Marine E
Leveling a boat on land Project_Mayhem at 8:13am 03.06.23 As soon as you step on, or move about the boat, it will no longer be level. Tires and suspension com
Mast Light watertight connector (under the deck in dinette) - Oceanis 31 (1) Davidasailor26 at 8:02am 03.06.23
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 whudatt at 7:56am 03.06.23 Thanks again for the reply ! in regards to the M22 & the M25 both masts are 28ft long so I suspect t
Bene First 42 open sea? (1) AndrejSail at 7:50am 03.06.23 Thank you all for quick replies! TallyHo, I tried to check the tightness of bolts, bur did not make
Drinking water filter jssailem at 7:40am 03.06.23 I was exploring the Guzzle H2O Stealth unit built here in Oregon. They were at the Boat show display
Mast Light watertight connector (under the deck in dinette) - Oceanis 31 Caboteur at 7:35am 03.06.23
Engine oil drain hose adapter jonelli at 7:30am 03.06.23 Nice! How was the access to change the washers? Just reached right in with a wrench? I can bare

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