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Hunter 40 Series Davits (1) mpearce at 7:51pm 10.09.22 Big Boats 1/974
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? HeelBoy at 7:09pm 10.09.22 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1746 Found an 84 Mac 25 boat that I want to be mine, and I would have given asking price tonight if not f
CDI FF2 patbratton at 1:35pm 10.09.22 Smaller Boats 45/6653 I am getting ready to pull the trigger on roller furling for my H240. I have settled on a CDI FF2 (p
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main fred1diver at 12:07pm 10.09.22 Ask All Sailors 25/3038 Hello everyone, yesterday we removed my mast, so I raised the main for the last time this year to le
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? (1) Jamesiv1 at 10:31am 10.09.22 Catalina 22 45/4455
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5) (3) Rich Stidger at 8:32am 10.09.22 Ask All Sailors 52/4649 I have a 1997 Hunter 40.5 and I have a broken roller on both mid-ship cleats. I have machined new r
Tongue Extensions (1) Tedd at 7:46pm 10.08.22 Trailer Sailors 26/4256 My trailer has a very short extension capability--just a couple of feet. I'm planning to modify it f
Marine head on a 1972 Macgregor Venture 24 Kenflyet at 4:40pm 10.08.22 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/962 I am looking at purchasing a 1972 MacGregor Venture 24. It has a marine head. A couple of question
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI? Tedd at 4:31pm 10.08.22 Pacific North West Cruisers 22/5134 Posting in PNW Cruisers on the assumption that there are greater proportion of Canadians on this for
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. Tb0n3 at 2:09pm 10.08.22 Smaller Boats 50/6019 I've never been sailing, and never owned a boat. I've done a fair bit of research on what in general
What wind forecast turns you away? john6206 at 5:57am 10.08.22 Smaller Boats 4/1778 So today is a little less cold and not rainy. . . winds 20MPH with gusts to 30. im tempted to reef
Alternator Bracket (2) RoyS at 5:48am 10.08.22 Ask All Sailors 15/2148 This is my last modification this season. Could not keep my alternator belt tension adjusted. Seemed
Pressurized Freshwater System Semper Sailor at 5:26am 10.08.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1245 I bought a 2002 456 CC last year and am spending the next few seasons getting to know her before doi
Hunter 456 12v Dc Separating Solenoid for House Battery Di Smith at 2:10am 10.08.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/762 We are upgrading to lithium batteries and need to find the 12v dc engine and house battery charging
Set screw.... (2) Cztomo at 4:44pm 10.07.22 Mid-Size Boats 12/2315 Couple weeks ago, while sailing I hear loud thump. Can find what was it, till my friend show me a la
Installing a Spinnaker (1) Tedd at 2:36pm 10.07.22 Ask All Sailors 29/3667 I recently bought a boat that came with a brand new asymmetrical spinnaker that, so far as I know, w
1 gallon paint can pour spouts Nichole340 at 12:57pm 10.07.22 Ask All Sailors 18/1916
Replacing My Own Standing Rigging SailMaster at 11:11am 10.07.22 Ask All Sailors 14/1487 Due to INCREDIBLE LABOR SHORTAGES at the local yards, I am considering replacing my standing rigging
Need advice before purchase : Bad cracks ? (7) xavpil at 5:36am 10.07.22 Ask All Sailors 11/2449
Painting or removing headliner? xavpil at 5:02am 10.07.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/2264

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Starter switch sporadically engages starter skunther at 2:05pm 05.02.25 So in this instance, is it possible that as Marcham says, the + wire coming to the starter switch is
what's this bronze fitting with a screw LydieBP at 1:56pm 05.02.25
Hunter 340 AGM Battery Upgrade? jssailem at 1:22pm 05.02.25 Living in Racine you have to consider that LiFePo4 batteries do not like the cold winter months. You
Manual Bilge Pump jssailem at 1:16pm 05.02.25 Whale pumps are popular for the described situation. The Urchin Pump by Whale can be configured so
One-way or check valves in bilge pump line dLj at 1:13pm 05.02.25 On mutihulls the run is never more than 8 feet or so. Curiously, the AC discharge hoses generally j
Brass Shaft Log repair jssailem at 1:08pm 05.02.25 Welcome to the SBO forum. You are on pretty big water (the SF Bay with access to the Pacific). You a
Looking for ideas on galley remodel dLj at 12:51pm 05.02.25 Formica laminate is usually installed using contact cement on both surfaces. Evidently contact cem
Looking for ideas on galley remodel dLj at 12:48pm 05.02.25 Nice design! Interesting that steps are detaching from dado joints in risers; that's a hazard. P
Non binary boaters David in Sandusky at 12:35pm 05.02.25 My wife is more direct. Regardless of one's gender identity, bathrooms are designed for either Penis
Looking for ideas on galley remodel dmax at 12:23pm 05.02.25 Now on to the next weird problem:huh: I cut the laminate for the sliding counter and the fridge do
what's this bronze fitting with a screw (1) Tally Ho at 12:19pm 05.02.25
boat weather... finally pclarksurf at 12:15pm 05.02.25 Now I really have to come visit! :) Adult beverages of your choice :)
Looking for ideas on galley remodel (1) Tally Ho at 12:13pm 05.02.25 My steps have a slight angled edge as well.
One-way or check valves in bilge pump line (1) thinwater at 11:27am 05.02.25 On mutihulls the run is never more than 8 feet or so. Curiously, the AC discharge hoses generally ju
Traveler car/track as tether? jssailem at 11:25am 05.02.25 I have used the traditional jack lines that run from stem to stern along the boat's sides. We tried
Replacing hot water heater jssailem at 11:00am 05.02.25 When I replaced the water heater on my boat (about 7 years ago), I lifted the coolant hoses above th
Non binary boaters Ralph Johnstone at 10:58am 05.02.25 Riotous ! And why not ? ? ? We have male and female threads, male and female plugs, and male and
Looking for ideas on galley remodel BigEasy at 10:44am 05.02.25 Here's a photo of part of my stairs. Note the curve up on both sides. It's very nice when sailing a
boat weather... finally AaronD at 10:34am 05.02.25 Now I really have to come visit! :)
what's this bronze fitting with a screw LydieBP at 9:44am 05.02.25 oops , uploaded twice. it's completely hidden by the black hose when looking in from above. Thank yo

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