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Macerator Steve s at 3:59am 05.12.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1536 Recently purchased a Ben 393 (2003) and not exactly clear on use of the Macerator. Is this supposed
Engine exhaust two sailors at 9:10pm 05.11.12 Bigger Boats 17/3721 My 82 Oday 34's exhaust is at the bottom of the transom. Has anybody move theirs up to keep it out
Ran out of Diesel....can't start engine westcoasthunter at 8:41pm 05.11.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/5189 I have a Hunter 2003 356. I unexpectedly ran out of diesel...got towed back to dock. But, can't st
Bottom Peel Scott2 at 8:38pm 05.11.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1393 Generally speaking, if an early 90's vessel has had a bottom peel and an epoxy barrier coat applied
steering wheel hunter 29.5 1994 james295 at 8:20pm 05.11.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/710 Any one know what factory size steering wheel is on the 29.5 hunter sail boat ?
1st night out 2012 Tim R. at 6:34pm 05.11.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1308 Laying in bed at Jewel Island. Had cocktails on the island and watched the sunset. We are the only
Over 200 Marine Manuals Benny17441 at 6:34pm 05.11.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1696 It has been a while since someone posted this so I thought it might be good to post it again in hope
Cradling on the keel, 23 ' Oday Flyboy69 at 6:01pm 05.11.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/921 Hey folks! Just curious to know how you cradle your boats.... I have a 78 Oday with the centerbo
Back in New England via Rikers Island (5) Roger Long at 5:58pm 05.11.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 10/4895 (I'd forgotten I asked Four Points to write this up, I'm tired as he said. I just brought my total
steering wheel hunter 29.5 1994 james295 at 5:39pm 05.11.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1993 what was factory size steering wheel on hunter 29.5 1994 sail boat ?. I have a 42 inch wheel now and
Verrazano and Rikers Island, The Backstory... (9) FourPoints at 4:53pm 05.11.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 5/2809 Roger asked me to go ahead and write up this one, I'm pretty sure he's taking a well deserved :zzz:
Opposite of close call sailaway78 at 2:59pm 05.11.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1526 After reading higgs post bout their close call, I had to post this. Helped a friend bring his boat
Beneteau 321 Toilet Options cymeyer at 2:14pm 05.11.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1562 Have used the manual Jabsco toilet for years and when I replace parts, I always wonder if there is a
How to get to the Verrazano-Narrows 1 1/2 hrs Ahead of ETA Roger Long at 12:52pm 05.11.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 1/2028 http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/36577_2769112967434_1846284215_1644833_1482362323_n.j
Think Fast: Mainsheet Block Shackle Shears Off In Beaufort#2 rardiH36 at 12:49pm 05.11.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1466 I once thought to post a link to a video that showcased resourcefulness in a difficult sailing situa
In The Lesser Antilles Sequitur at 12:28pm 05.11.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1079 We are relaxing in the anchorage off Terre le Haut, Les Saintes, Guadeloupe, and I have just added a
Sail care and maintenace on the water? joes new addiction at 11:15am 05.11.12 Ask All Sailors 0/948 I'm starting to get twitchy, haven't seem my boat since last Saturday! Really weird having it in the
Looking for an Oday 222 for sale in Northeast mpulaski at 11:10am 05.11.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1170 Hi, I've given up on the bigger boats. I previously had an Irwin 34 and 38. Quite frankly - I mi
Shunt wiring; Using same ground ok? Jared1048 at 10:52am 05.11.12 Ask All Sailors 8/10164 I know all the dc grounds should connect to the "other" side of the shunt to measure how much goes t
Rudder shaft corrosion mpahl at 10:30am 05.11.12 Bigger Boats 2/2513 I'm pretty new to this boat- bought it last year. It's a 1977 Oday 27. The other day I dropped the r

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Its funny Friday! JamesG161 at 6:20pm 12.26.22
Happy Festivus... JohnShannon at 6:15pm 12.26.22 Ah yes ! The airing of grievances to be followed by the annual feats of strength. My favorite tim
Nearly there Justin_NSA at 5:52pm 12.26.22 Right attitude anyway :wink:
Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring SycloneDriver at 5:05pm 12.26.22 It's also possible that the circuit runs through an oil pressure switch. If the oil pressure is los
First time sailboat owner Tally Ho at 4:49pm 12.26.22
First time sailboat owner kappykaplan at 4:38pm 12.26.22 Yes, particularly since you have LEDs.
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom Mechone at 4:38pm 12.26.22 So you know the strength its 400 newtons, measure the diameter of rod and diameter of body common s
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... Tally Ho at 4:30pm 12.26.22
First time sailboat owner (3) hatchclan at 4:29pm 12.26.22 Another (potentially dumb) question; the 4 overhead lights in the salon are red. Are there other col
S2H Start of the Sydney to Hobart garymalmgren at 3:58pm 12.26.22 Good morning (well it is here in Japan) JS. I am following the live tracker. Especially the tail end
Advice on gel coat to centerboard stickinthemud57 at 3:28pm 12.26.22 Gelcoat is probably not the right product. When you say "rough spots" are you talking about rust?
S2H Start of the Sydney to Hobart jssailem at 3:26pm 12.26.22 If like me you are watching this adventure, thank you Gary.... You might find the tracker link inte
WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW (2) jssailem at 3:18pm 12.26.22 Here are some graphics from Windy. This first one is the storm that is brewing off the coast. It
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... sailcapt340 at 3:18pm 12.26.22
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... Tally Ho at 3:10pm 12.26.22 Low oil will definitely cause the failure to start or a shut down. Mine also detects Carbon Monoxi
WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW jssailem at 3:04pm 12.26.22 As offered on Friday... A storm is brewing and promises to come ashore somewhere between Long Beach
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... sailcapt340 at 3:00pm 12.26.22 Low oil will definitely cause the failure to start or a shut down. Mine also detects Carbon Monoxid
Its funny Friday! WayneH at 2:44pm 12.26.22 Speaking English is apparently what kills you.:facepalm: :beer: Does knowing a few choice phrases
Hunter 460 Anchor locker pelagic4005 at 2:41pm 12.26.22 Thank you all, I will check the position of the drain! The reports I have read allude to the bulkhea
Advice on gel coat to centerboard dlochner at 2:38pm 12.26.22 Gelcoat is probably not the right product. When you say "rough spots" are you talking about rust? H

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