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"Hybrid" Widgeon Dilema oldnavy61 at 10:46am 07.30.12 Day Sailers 1/1114 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 0/797 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 3/1597 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 9/2126 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 2/1299 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 3/5407 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 4/1530 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 22/8238 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 3/1826 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 13/7782 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 5/1815 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 2/1201 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 2/1175 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 3/3882 Can anyone provide a picture of what your rigging looks like. Specifically, how the boom attaches to
1986 Pearson 28-2 Manual Jersey Sea Glass at 5:51am 07.30.12 Pearson 0/1726 Does anyone have a manual for this boat. PDF or photo copy. Thanks, robertgrahamslaw@comcast.net
Strange Rotten Egg Smell from Diesel/Battery Pack Greg McKenzie at 5:03am 07.30.12 Ask All Sailors 15/4057 Our B 331 has developed this putrid stink after the 27 hp Westerbeke diesel has been running for a f
Backwards masthead dkrizek at 4:25am 07.30.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2218 Howdy, I am recently purchased a Beneteau 393 and the surveyor noted that the topping lift was abr
P32/Universal 5411 issue ed stack at 4:13am 07.30.12 Pearson 7/2116 We went out on a sail to Provincetown this weekend. On the way over we motor-sailed for a while unti
Digital TV cabayer at 3:51am 07.30.12 Big Boats 2/1015 Good morning! I saila 2003 Hunter 426. I have converted my Aquos TV unit to digital. Can anyone adv
"Toaster" cabayer at 3:44am 07.30.12 Big Boats 4/1415 Good morning. I sail a 2003 Hunter 426. I have a Panda Mini18 Genset. any suggestions re what kind o

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Any sailor peppers out there? jssailem at 4:00pm 01.02.23 What about Girls firing a 50Cal Desert Eagle..... sLBrct5NfME Checks out the smiles...
Any sailor peppers out there? Tally Ho at 3:59pm 01.02.23 That movie lurks in the back of my mind as I read this thread. Possibly the most absurd premise fo
Any sailor peppers out there? Tally Ho at 3:55pm 01.02.23 Having built a small homestead and living a couple of miles out of town, my wife and I shop, on the
Bristol 24 external chainplates and traveler install jssailem at 3:54pm 01.02.23 replace bulkhead chainplates with external chainplates on a B24 I am guessing here that you find i
Bristol 24 Bulkhead replacement (me again) Ralph Johnstone at 3:49pm 01.02.23 I am replacing both of the bulkheads on my B24. Bulkheads are usually structural in nature and su
B & G Zeus 3 intermittently powering down Chris boyce at 3:45pm 01.02.23 I have NMEA 183, NMEA 2000, and Seatalk all wired together. All of a sudden it just lowers down
Marine plywood- to use or not to use? kappykaplan at 3:44pm 01.02.23 Tks for the update, Pete. Sounds like you had quite a summer. Good luck with the rest of the repai
Marine plywood- to use or not to use? (6) SV Gutsy Lady at 3:36pm 01.02.23 Hello all, Sorry for the late follow-up. I completed all the renovation work last winter, includin
Older sailers dLj at 3:33pm 01.02.23 Please explain. Never heard of it. In studies of diet and diet related illnesses, looking at the F
Older sailers Captain Larry-DH at 3:19pm 01.02.23 I imagine you are aware of what they call the "French anomaly" ... Please explain. Never heard of
1984 C22. Questions and best websites Salty Jack at 3:16pm 01.02.23 1. Butyl tape, this is the best brand but no longer available from there, this site (sailboatowners
Older sailers dLj at 3:05pm 01.02.23 To elaborate on my prior post. Check out the evidence of the effectiveness of a whole-foods plant-b
1991 Hunter 42 passage Gooseneck Terry Cox at 2:40pm 01.02.23 My gooseneck is broken were the lines pull the mainsail out. Hi Dean. Not sure what you mean by a
Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement??? georgetheleo at 2:39pm 01.02.23 4 days no leaky!! Still going to get a new spare.
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast Davidasailor26 at 2:31pm 01.02.23 All talk of judgement and risk aside, I'll speculate that their decision to round Cape Hatteras was
Older sailers Captain Larry-DH at 2:22pm 01.02.23 Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are lifestyle diseases of choice, regardless of genetics
Towing a dinghy dlochner at 2:06pm 01.02.23 Don't rely on one glued on piece of rubber to take the tow load. I know a guy....! But if you're
Warped Rudder sbrogden at 1:36pm 01.02.23 Only part of the problem is appearance. UV also damages the structure of epoxy and causes it to ch
Warped Rudder Hayden Watson at 1:35pm 01.02.23 Only part of the problem is appearance. UV also damages the structure of epoxy and causes it to che
Warped Rudder sbrogden at 1:12pm 01.02.23 Looks great! And :plus: on needing UV protection:beer: I've asked Total Boat if they think the se

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