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GPS install question stanleyi at 3:47pm 07.06.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/1682 I recently purchased a Hunter Cherubini (1980). The GPS needs to be replaced and I am wondering if
Wasps problem Alvorada at 2:02pm 07.06.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1357 For 3 seasons now we have had a wasp or wasps try to build a home/nest in the engine vents that are
Yanmar Raw Water Pump Rebuild jrezab at 2:00pm 07.06.12 Pearson 1/3247 I have a 1986 Pearson 303 equipped with a Yanmar 2GM20F diesel engine. I am in the process of repla
Border Run 2 Race & Sail Trim (4) Rick D at 1:21pm 07.06.12 Racing 4/7093 Attitude Adjustment 2 took a first in Cruising Class. However, the bragging rights are tempered sinc
What brand is your Windlass? therobesons at 1:06pm 07.06.12 Big Boats 16/2519 Our 1999 Hunter 420 has a Simpson-Lawrence but it does NOT fit the 5/16 chain that is on the boat.
Another sail destroyed sailaway78 at 12:37pm 07.06.12 Ask All Sailors 20/4265 Received a call from some friends of mine this morning. Bringing their boat home from Pensacola, to
Going crazy over this disconnected wire (1) luken7 at 12:08pm 07.06.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1411 Here the heck does it go and what does it connect to? Now that the Higgs Boson has been found, this
Waterpump 9.8 Mercury Outboard mklein@iowatelecom.net at 12:06pm 07.06.12 Engines and Propulsion 4/7413 Hello, Today I am having trouble with my 9.8 Mercury Outobard. The last time we were out the wa
Chain Plate leaks dawg2 at 11:44am 07.06.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2539 I am in the process of getting all of my "leaks repaired" on my 88 26D. Between new windows, using C
No nav. equipment Navicula at 11:44am 07.06.12 Big Boats 2/1021 I bought a standaed horizion VHF and the remote for the cockpit.........the one with AIS. in order
Practical Sailor Image Request practicalsailor at 10:50am 07.06.12 Ericson 4/5385 Dear Ericson Sailboat Owners, Practical Sailor magazine www.practical-sailor.com is updating its
Main Sail Tack (1) Mark Nooney at 9:58am 07.06.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1327 We were setting up our jiffy reefing last night and realized that the Main sail tack was not secured
propeller zinc Brad Teachout at 9:51am 07.06.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1051 How do i finnd the size of my propeller zinc ?
Value of 1964 O'Day Javelin? Steve Knob at 9:23am 07.06.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/2158 I have a 1964 Javelin, hull #6914, class #118. It is complete with new sails, but needs paint and wo
Practical Sailor Image Request for Catalina Owners practicalsailor at 8:53am 07.06.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1542 Dear Catalina Sailboat Owners, Practical Sailor magazine www.practical-sailor.com is updating its
Stiff Gear Shift cable knotcarin at 8:52am 07.06.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1334 I have a Hunter Vision 36 with the single lever control for the throttle and gear shift. When the k
Practical Sailor Image Request for the Bavaria 38 Ocean practicalsailor at 8:49am 07.06.12 Bavaria 0/2332 Dear Bavaria 38 Ocean Owners, Practical Sailor magazine www.practical-sailor.com is updating its
Remove brightwork to renew David W at 7:57am 07.06.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1908 Hello all, my spring boat chores have turned into summer chores. One is to redo to brightwork. We do
Plastic Under Rub Rail Justincase at 7:53am 07.06.12 Pearson 6/5057 Just survived a 60 mph squall line but suffered some minor damage to the boat. Does any one know wh
Long Island Raftup 2012 FourPoints at 6:49am 07.06.12 Ask All Sailors 0/955 Open to anone interested in coming, over at seafaring.com we're organizing our 3rd annual Long Islan

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H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat PGIJon at 6:12am 01.20.23 Do you have a rigid vang on the boat ( Seldon or Haurhauer)? Sorry... not a rigid one...
Lifeline Replacement thinwater at 6:12am 01.20.23 Just to point out the obvious. The limiting factor in SS size is passing the swages through the sta
Sealing screws on fresh water tank cover dlochner at 6:06am 01.20.23 Try a thin sheet of neoprene. Also do not over tighten the screws, that can cause inspection ports t
What did he mean when he said this? shemandr at 4:38am 01.20.23 With all due respect to Mr. Perry I have to conclude he is not sailing on the Indian River Lagoon he
What did he mean when he said this? Timm R Oday25 at 4:10am 01.20.23 The above discussion is exactly why I'm so enamored with this site .A respectful variety of thoughts
What did he mean when he said this? jssailem at 2:38am 01.20.23 If you like your Capri 22 what do you care about the reviews. Not all see beauty or utility in the s
Macerator panel breaker cover Ward H at 2:02am 01.20.23 Ditto. I have two. Bilge and fridge.
Mas-technologies instrument gauge for Yanmar Slipin Away at 1:50am 01.20.23 contact gaugesaver.com 904 701 9726
Grab handles on 356 saloon 'ceiling' apybus at 1:34am 01.20.23 I'll hopefully be up on Escape sometime next week - IF i get there I'll measure them for you Than
Beneteau 37 circuit breaker replacement Mechone at 9:05pm 01.19.23
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable thinwater at 8:55pm 01.19.23 You really need one light that is USCG approved. I don't think what you are looking for exists. In f
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable Phil Herring at 8:52pm 01.19.23 Hey, no worries about stars in the PNW, right? Or sun.
Beneteau 37 circuit breaker replacement APP314 at 8:48pm 01.19.23 The insulation value of the wire allows the wire to flow more amps and run hotter , you must rate
Hunter 460 Keel pelagic4005 at 8:38pm 01.19.23 Less than but not much. Perfect thank you
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable JoeWhite at 8:35pm 01.19.23 Use the kind of light that is worn on the forehead with strap. They are now USB recharged and last
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat Tally Ho at 7:52pm 01.19.23 Well my H34 days are over. Hurricane Irma caused Progressive Insurance to total the boat. They se
Beneteau 37 circuit breaker replacement Mechone at 7:20pm 01.19.23 Thank you for your reply Mechone, I never came across this issue before. I'll read some more before
Hunter 460 Keel (1) Mclovin at 6:30pm 01.19.23 Less than but not much.
Beneteau 37 circuit breaker replacement APP314 at 6:26pm 01.19.23 The breaker has a termination value where the wire fastens to the breaker usually 60 or 75 so the t
Beneteau 37 circuit breaker replacement Mechone at 6:10pm 01.19.23 The ABYC tables (at least the ones republished at boathowto.com) would disagree - https://boathowto

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