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Espar Hydronic System - Domestic Hot Water Hello Below at 2:02pm 07.22.12 Ask All Sailors 13/6568 I recently took possession of a Hunter e33. I had the dealer install an Espar D5 hydronic system. It
masthead sheaves lina34 at 1:58pm 07.22.12 Big Boats 12/726723 First post here - new member. Tried to raise my newly repaired furling jib and the halyard would on
freedom 2500 inverter rtmccue at 1:28pm 07.22.12 Big Boats 8/1584 The dock lost power and then was turned back on. When it was on I cannot get buss A to turn back on
E33 - lock the prop or let it run free? PaxiMoon at 1:14pm 07.22.12 Mid-Size Boats 13/4587 A simple question, under sail what it the correct thing to do, lock the prop by putting into reverse
compare DIFFERENCES E33 - E37? Dragon Fly at 1:09pm 07.22.12 Ask All Sailors 0/1161 SOLD ON THE ENDEAVOR AS A CRUISING BOAT 4 US. ( 2 of us) been aboard both the e33 and an e37. many d
Dedicated power for A/C thaeni at 12:59pm 07.22.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1541 I'm thinking of adding 115V A/C to my 33.5 Hunter. I was planning on just adding another circuit to
Need help finding new upgrade side windows for Venture 22 bateauivre at 12:39pm 07.22.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2995 Hello everybody I am new to this forum. I was hoping someone could tell me where I can find upgrade
Looking for a daysailer GreggL at 12:34pm 07.22.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1226 Hello all, I'm interested in purchasing a day sailer that can be singlehanded and reach some high s
Looking for side windows or ports for MacGregor Venture 22 bateauivre at 12:32pm 07.22.12 Parts Search 2/2304 Hello everybody I am new to this forum. This is my first thread. I was hoping someone could tell me
pearson flyer fitzy at 11:18am 07.22.12 Pearson 0/1477 we are looking at a 1981 Pearson flyer hull #32. we found that the fiberglass weave is a different i
Nice sail yesterday (2) BobM at 11:05am 07.22.12 S2 5/1674 Well I finally got around to sailing yesterday. As I had posted, no real wind on the fourth, and no
Pearson flyer fitzy at 10:13am 07.22.12 Pearson 0/1308 we are looking at a 1981 Pearson flyer hull #32. we found that the fiberglass weave is a different i
replacing cabin windows h40.5 captron at 10:00am 07.22.12 Big Boats 11/1798 Hey guys, Getting ready to replace both the large cabin trunk fixed windows on my 40.5, have new
In-expensive Cushion(s) Improvement.. jrhamp at 9:37am 07.22.12 Catalina 30 1/1506 Of the many excellent suggestions/recommendations garnered on this site reference my newly purchased
1987 Hunter Legend Transom Jacksonboat at 9:18am 07.22.12 Big Boats 2/988 Is there a good time to "re-caulk" the seam in the Legend transom? I believe mine has been done bef
Broke a Sail Slide treeman at 7:42am 07.22.12 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1123 Looks like this first sailing season will be full of learnings for me! I broke a sail slide on th
Battery selector switch on O'Day 27 lisap at 7:28am 07.22.12 Bigger Boats 6/2132 Hi folks, I'm the proud new owner of a 1978 O'Day 27. I'm hoping to add a second battery to the
Catalina keel "smile" pitzerlaw at 5:39am 07.22.12 Big Boats 6/142734 Recently looked at a 380 on the hard. It was a 1998. It was exceptionally clean with bright shiny ke
Johnson SWP issue Brahmany at 1:23am 07.22.12 Big Boats 4/20214 Hi all, On my C320 mk2 I have an issue with the SWP. When I clean the strainer the pump will not pri
Yanmar instrument panel cover? jboffa5474 at 1:10am 07.22.12 Bigger Boats 1/2275 My O'Day 302 has a Yanmar and the instrument panel in the cockpit has a hole in it (prior owner must

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Do you like Pocket Yachts Qorgyle at 12:28pm 11.23.22 We buy the boats that will serve our purposes and are (almost) affordable. Our purposes are as indi
Painting over sanded non-skid surface JBP-PA at 11:58am 11.23.22 If the existing surface is glossy between the grit, you can "key" it/rough it with a wire brush
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Alan Gomes at 11:06am 11.23.22 The heavy crack under the hatch is an indication there may be serious problems with the boat overa
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Ralph Johnstone at 10:49am 11.23.22 What is that thing about not getting attached to a boat when shopping... Almost as bad as buying
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Don S/V ILLusion at 10:36am 11.23.22 Good to know. Thanks. Broker made it sound like was that was golden! another mistake boat buyers
Painting over sanded non-skid surface CharlieCot at 10:22am 11.23.22 That's what I am thinking......
Warped Rudder sbrogden at 10:22am 11.23.22 I am going to try and unwarp the old rudder. If that doesn't work, I'll build one. Many thanks for y
Warped Rudder JBP-PA at 10:20am 11.23.22 Yea, it's difficult if you have to buy wood at the big box store. You can use red oak, but you have
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Syl at 10:12am 11.23.22 and (lack of) rust or soot are not good indicators of anything. Good to know. Thanks. Broker made
winterizing puzzle George Braun at 9:57am 11.23.22 thanks to all for the suggestions and input. The guy hired to winterize the 3YM30 has gotten it don
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Don S/V ILLusion at 9:53am 11.23.22 What is that thing about not getting attached to a boat when shopping... the biggest mistake boat
Racing rule questions Scott T-Bird at 9:52am 11.23.22 Oh boo! ;) That's not winning like a man ... that's scurrying around the track like a rodent in a
winterizing puzzle Terry Cox at 9:30am 11.23.22 Hi George. Had a similar problem with our Onan Genset Kubota diesel awhile ago. Would start, but onl
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Syl at 9:06am 11.23.22 Engine was in great condition. Low hours. Almost no rust and no black soot in the compartment. Y
winterizing puzzle Claude L.-Auger at 8:51am 11.23.22 Easy way to check if problem lies with fuel pump, air or contaminated fuel filter is to get a jerry
De-powering water heater for winter D. Inscho at 8:49am 11.23.22 Thanks everyone. It's clear I need to install a proper breaker that switches off.
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Ralph Johnstone at 8:48am 11.23.22 What are the chances? Virtually nil. I'll second, third, and fourth that. Stick with the simple
De-powering water heater for winter dlochner at 8:46am 11.23.22 On my C30, I have the push-on/push-off breakers but do not like to use them for a switch because th
De-powering water heater for winter Hayden Watson at 8:42am 11.23.22 On my C30, I have the push-on/push-off breakers but do not like to use them for a switch because the
Bent Roller Furler / Storage for winter (1) Claude L.-Auger at 8:42am 11.23.22 As others have said, I would just change the bent extrusion. Trying to straighten it might work but

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