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any florida boats over 30 yrs old? (1982) MrBill_FLL at 12:53pm 07.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1054 if you have original power, and its over 30years old, you can get your fla registration for 6.50.
Hell's gate grandcrew at 12:36pm 07.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/877 i have seen a lot of posts on this subject but it's my first trip through Hell's gate and there are
Replacement Port Windows on H31 1984 Tip-Sea at 11:27am 07.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2530 Hi Hunter Owners I have read several past blogs on people replacing and/or repairing the port ope
Trimming to control weather helm Diamondjet at 11:27am 07.09.12 Catalina 22 2/1732 I need some input from those more knowledgeable on sail trim and rigging trim to control weather hel
Broken rachet gear in Lewmar 23 Jared1048 at 11:25am 07.09.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1186 Called Lewmar and they said they never even heard of a Lewmar 23?! This cant be a good sign. I ema
Rigging help fastdoc98 at 11:13am 07.09.12 Day Sailers 3/2591 Need a little help with the rigging. Just bought a used 170 from a dealer that wasn't a sailboat dea
Gudeon bushings older style hotchki at 11:09am 07.09.12 Smaller Boats 0/1323 Dropped my nylon pintle / gudeon bushings in the drink yesterday. Does anyone have a source for t
Refrigerator on 40 jtallen2489 at 10:48am 07.09.12 Bigger Boats 6/1667 I need help. I have an icebox frig. I have looked all over the boat for the compressor. I went throu
Adler Barbour ColdMachine Compressor robfmcc at 10:47am 07.09.12 Ask All Sailors 10/3253 After blowing a few fuses, I've figured out that the compressor is bad by plugging and unplugging wi
Breaker panel location Strega at 10:25am 07.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/623 Looking for fuse/breaker panel location on Hunter 37 Legend.
Need centerboard for M26s maxsoto at 10:18am 07.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1347 Hi, I need a used centerboard for my "new to me" 1993 M26s. Even if it needs some repair, it might w
oday javelin dave mcallister at 9:50am 07.09.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1402 I recently ordered parts for my O'Day Javelin from DRmarine. I cant get in touch with them by phone
Hunter 15 Spinnaker TAZCat at 9:47am 07.09.12 Day Sailers 3/1993 Has anyone put a spinnaker on a Hunter 15 I frequently am in light winds so downwind leg could use
Window needed ami342 at 9:46am 07.09.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1039 Does anyone have a port side front portlight for an 1978 Oday 22? Any leads on where I might get one
outboard motor shaft length cjb300 at 9:43am 07.09.12 Catalina 22 3/4527 Hi all, I have been lurking here and searching the forums, but I haven't found the information I a
Rock Hall Channel Entrance Depth Josie Whales at 9:22am 07.09.12 Ask All Sailors 1/965 Heading up to Rock Hall this week-end. Heard they have dredged, but haven't visited since. Draw 5'
Rotella T in an outboard? robertsapp at 9:17am 07.09.12 Engines and Propulsion 10/5896 My new Tohatsu 6HP outboard says to use engine oil with an API SF, SG, SH or SJ rating. Life it too
How much heeling before capsizing? Slow Mo^cean at 8:59am 07.09.12 Catalina 22 16/3103 We took the maiden voyage in our newly purchased 84 C22 this weekend. We were pushing our luck with
Autohelm 4000 sticking Eric M at 8:56am 07.09.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1309 I had to replace the belt on our autohelm 4000 as the old one was down to the wire core in places.
Traveler Ken Prichard at 8:13am 07.09.12 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 17/7349 Help settle a discussion. My understanding is that if the boom is windward of the centreline the le

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Persistent Fresh Water Leak JoeWhite at 3:02pm 02.10.23 I had a leak on my boat when I purchased it new in 2005. Water would accumulate only when the fresh
On a 41DS (2007) : Can't get access to water tank watercolours at 1:03pm 02.10.23 Thank you for the help I pulled the gauge on the tank and just slid the float up and down. It moved
How to get under the windshield visor/eyebrow on a 41DS watercolours at 12:59pm 02.10.23
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? dlochner at 12:52pm 02.10.23 The B&G blue tooth mushrooms are pretty powerful. I have one for the remote on the AP. It is mounted
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Scott T-Bird at 12:39pm 02.10.23 @Cederholm , I bought the Defender 2 display package with wireless wind sensor late last season and
Vhf splitter for ais transceiver dlochner at 12:37pm 02.10.23 Hi, My boat came with a Vesper XB8000 AIS transponder, Standard Horizon VHF radio, single VHF ante
Vhf splitter for ais transceiver BarryL at 12:27pm 02.10.23 Hi, My boat came with a Vesper XB8000 AIS transponder, Standard Horizon VHF radio, single VHF anten
Prop seal change on Honda BF50A tcwest at 12:07pm 02.10.23 I know this is an old thread but i have a 1997 BF50A, with somewhat of a similar issue. I changed my
BeneteauOwners.com to close this month BigEasy at 11:28am 02.10.23 I suspect the problem is not with the forum discussion (as Phil said that part will live on), but s
Meet your new Forum Administrator Scott T-Bird at 11:12am 02.10.23 I'm happy that such a thoughtful choice in Dave was made for Admin. I only participate in one forum
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:54am 02.10.23 Then I saw and felt it. Pit corrosion. Miserable rotten break :banghead:. This is something I ha
I have come to the conclusion kappykaplan at 10:44am 02.10.23 I know. I was young once. We all were! :beer:
I have come to the conclusion thinwater at 10:44am 02.10.23 It's probably like driving a car. At some point, age catches up with you, but until fairly advanced
To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles bmorr at 10:33am 02.10.23 Those covers also serve to keep the turn buckles aligned so when putting up the mast you don't have
Spades &. Quick Connect terminals Parsons at 10:15am 02.10.23 Thanks @Maine Sail - good to see you writing again and sharing your knowledge. I am not an electr
1998 Foutaine Pajot Athena catamaran Scott T-Bird at 10:12am 02.10.23 The biggest issue is getting the diameters right. Line tends to stretch and thin out and sometimes
I have come to the conclusion stickinthemud57 at 10:11am 02.10.23
Newbie installing a new thru hull transducer Scott T-Bird at 9:58am 02.10.23 If you haven't already, be sure to verify that your new transducer has the same diameter as the hole
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Terry Cox at 9:50am 02.10.23 Then I saw and felt it. Pit corrosion. Sheesh. Just never ends.
Where to look for Replacement Trailers JRacer at 9:47am 02.10.23 You might contact Mike Spurgeon, Stockton MO. He has manufactured trailers for many years. I have on

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