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Isomat RF Mast rdees at 2:48pm 05.31.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1126 I have a 1993 B400 with an Isomat mast and roller furling main. I'm replacing the mainsail, which a
Removing Deck Hardware robert19954 at 1:44pm 05.31.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1228 When removing deck hardware, afterwords I know that you clean the area and remove debris. Once that
Suggestions for cleaning Diesel Jerry jugs Solstice at 1:31pm 05.31.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1706 Was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for cleaning jerry cans. I'm pretty meticulous about cle
Buying a 1980 Hunter 37 Cutter osprey at 12:46pm 05.31.12 Big Boats 2/781 I am looking to make the jump and purchase one to sail on the Long Island Sound. Your thoughts?
Hunter 25.5 Boom lines twistedline at 11:57am 05.31.12 Smaller Boats 6/4452 Hi, I am wondering what original lines went through the boom. I don't have a reefing line in
Marine Grade Fiberglass? RonRock at 11:24am 05.31.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/9097 Is the fiberglass resins and associated materials really better for boats than the automotive fiberg
New to me O'Day 222, "Just Chillin II" anchorclanker at 10:15am 05.31.12 Day Sailers 17/3693 She was Christened "Just Chillin II (aka "Misty)" by former owners back in early '02, and she litera
Calif. State Sen. Kehoe drops anti fouling paint bill fstbttms at 8:45am 05.31.12 Ask All Sailors 10/2339 The lobbyists won. Again. http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/may/30/kehoe-backs-away-from-limits-
Cleaning and maintaining interior Wood ctsailor123 at 7:42am 05.31.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1567 What would I use to clean and maintain the interior wood on a 1994 Hunter 29.5? Thank you
News about mystery hatches from the 80's-90's Hunters Phil Herring at 7:31am 05.31.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1312 Hunter 28, 30T, 33.5, 35.5, 37.5, 40.5, 42, 43, and the Vision 32 and 36: With Hunter's assistanc
Oday 25 sink/faucet options Joe5893 at 7:27am 05.31.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1098 Hello all, I took the water tank out of my Oday 25 as it was old and cracked - we never really ha
Universal M-18 Bob4203 at 6:20am 05.31.12 Catalina 30 10/8730 Fellow M-18 owners, I am seeking the cross reference Kubota engine/block number in hopes of finding
Height Above Waterline Robspan at 6:06am 05.31.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/6251 I'm planning a couple of possible cruises that may include fixed bridges and would like to know if a
Question for the Chemists out there Bob S at 5:26am 05.31.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1930 Just bought a lb of citric acid powder (thank you Ross) and will be mixing it with distilled water @
Fischer Panda Generator Jeff Jellick at 3:59am 05.31.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1592 I have a 8 KW Fischer Panda Generator on my 2006 Hunter 45 CC, and I am looking for an authorized Fi
Bulk head replacement on 78 Oday 23 Herco Dunlop at 2:58am 05.31.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1503 I am replacing the port bulkhead on my 23 Oday. Having removed it, there appears to be more space a
oceanis 343 one aft port seacocks is closed hansthulin at 12:43am 05.31.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1061 Hello, I have a Oceanis 343 Cruiser 2008, where one of the Aft port seacocks is closed, when lo
Shrouds Kleinknecht at 10:48pm 05.30.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/3257 How tight should they be? I don't have turnbucles only the slots with clevis pins. I have been told
Back in the water... BlueRunner at 10:26pm 05.30.12 Day Sailers 5/2064 Today (May 30th) I launched my 170 again for the year. I have a buoy in front of my home which is v
A little more storage (4) Coriolisbc at 8:25pm 05.30.12 Catalina 30 11/1941 So, I noticed there was some unused space under the starboard side of the V berth, here's what I did

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2005 Hunter 36 Shorepower tfox2069 at 12:03pm 09.26.22 I have just double checked with Marinco. They concur that the 2 phases from a 50 amp dock feed shou
FM Radio/CD player connected to starter battery artboas at 12:00pm 09.26.22
2005 Hunter 36 Shorepower artboas at 11:52am 09.26.22 I have just double checked with Marinco. They concur that the 2 phases from a 50 amp dock feed shoul
Thru-hull discussion - Upgrades and issues JamesG161 at 11:29am 09.26.22 Look here for the HOW To... Seacock & Thru-Hull Primer/Pre Information by Compass Marine How To Jim
halyard wrap Roadking Larry at 11:12am 09.26.22 Just make sure that whatever you do don't take it to the winch. A few years ago a friend of mine had
First 405 Rudder Parts (2) APP314 at 11:04am 09.26.22 Hello Adam, I'm not familiar with the First 40.5 but in the 38 the upper bearing is held in place wi
Hunter 25 hatch cover Gordo at 10:40am 09.26.22 I mean the lense. It blew off in pieces during Hurricane Fiona.
Boom kicker or topping lift? Davidasailor26 at 10:30am 09.26.22 Hmmm.... I'll have to think on that. I agree that the vang is most important when the traveler b
Hunter 25 hatch cover rgranger at 10:26am 09.26.22 By cover do you mean a cloth cover or a new lense?
Boom kicker or topping lift? rgranger at 10:24am 09.26.22
Bottom paint - Required? (in freshwater) Parsons at 10:22am 09.26.22 Easy peesy. No Jack's needed. Just need a bunch of 2 x 6s and the trailer tongue jack. Cut the 2x
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 Jacktar at 10:11am 09.26.22 Ah well , working on getting ready for Ian if if shifts west. Either way we will get a storm surge a
Electric panel Hayden Watson at 9:35am 09.26.22 An update. ... l learned a lot and all your help was much appreciated. Having a basic understandi
Thru-hull discussion - Upgrades and issues Hayden Watson at 9:32am 09.26.22
Structural Foam Mark Maulden at 9:31am 09.26.22 Wondering if you really need the strapping since you are foaming. Could they cause micro chafing pi
Modified Traveler 23' Hunter jssailem at 9:24am 09.26.22 Congrats. Should help you smoothly trim the Main sail.
Electric panel dLj at 9:08am 09.26.22 The follow-up is very much appreciated! Thank you! dj
Structural Foam Stokeshc at 8:58am 09.26.22 Thank you so so much. would you happen to have the dimensions. also did it fit through your bulkh
Structural Foam Stokeshc at 8:52am 09.26.22 I replaced it with Aluminum. It was a replica of my old one that I pulled out. Love the new one Jam
Bottom paint - Required? (in freshwater) Leeward Rail at 8:51am 09.26.22 The way it is built allows the middle of the Hull to sit between the 2 pieces.

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