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main sheet blocks (2) Bristol22Caravel at 3:52pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 6/2774 So I need to replace the mainsheet block attached to my boom (no tracker - 1975 bristol caravel 22 -
What color gel coat for 2008 45CC? kcbacher at 3:43pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 2/857 Does anyone already know the color (say from West Marine or another supplier) needed or do I have to
Solar Charger Help Gilligan and mate at 3:40pm 04.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1334 85 Mac 25. We will be attempting to moor our boat this summer. Will a 18 watt solar charger keep m
Electrical gremlins djleav at 2:53pm 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/810 I have a problem with Battery 1 that does not happen on Battery 2. Both batteries have a common gro
Extracting ethanol from gasoline RedRex at 2:14pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 17/4594 I'm given to understand that ethanol can be extracted from gas by addition of water. Although the qu
Painting topsides Lost Parent at 2:12pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1096 I am going to paint my deck this summer and was thinking of using a two part polyurethane paint but
bilging and hysteresis navigateur at 1:41pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1225 I just love the word 'hysteresis'. a Seinfeld word, but somewhat relevant to my new bilge system. I'
Moving the traveler MarkandKathleen at 1:17pm 04.29.12 Pearson 1/1791 We want to move the traveler from the end of the boom to the mid boom to free up room in the cockpit
Victron BMV-600 battery monitor Bruce J at 1:13pm 04.29.12 Musings With Maine Sail 24/9656 Hi all: I just installed a new Victron battery monitor today and there is no power to the display.
B&R rig forestay tension Don Lucas at 1:13pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 11/4634 Just starting my second season with my 410. To me the forestay has always seemed to be loose and ye
Removing old bolts from mounting bracket for mast, help! Houshmanzilla at 12:39pm 04.29.12 Catalina 22 1/1152 I stepped the mast to my boat a few days ago and noticed that the mounting bracket (not sure what to
2011 Hunter 22 with 2008 VIN? Migg at 11:38am 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2974 Hello all - First post here. My wife and I are looking the buy a Hunter 22. We are told it's are 20
Rudder On or Off When Trailering? GorillaToast at 11:09am 04.29.12 Trailer Sailors 45/15902 Catalina 22, going less than 10 miles. Knowledgeable advice welcomed. Thanks.
Sea Strainer on 1997 Hunter 450 CC Boa Esperanca at 9:25am 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1262 Ahoy Fellow Sailors, Does anyone know where the Sea Strainer on a Hunter 450cc is located ? All he
Does SZE it matter Keith13315 at 9:03am 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 15/2171 I think my Hunter 31 1984 has a 42 inch wheel Correct? So what I want to do is get a folding wheel a
Oh NO! - Not Again! Roger Long at 8:51am 04.29.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 50/11057 You'll never lack for drama as long as you check this this forum. My engine seemed a bit reluctant
H37C lists 3 deg. to starboard, and bow high MatterOfTime at 8:50am 04.29.12 The Cherubini Hunters 22/3800 Greetings, and welcome to my first post. We purchased Horizon, a 1984 H37C, last year and had a gr
I Want to set up for single handling Rag Doll at 8:11am 04.29.12 Bigger Boats 26/4714 I am in the process of setting up my 1986 Oday 28 for Single Handling and need help. My boat has the
Advice on depth transducers igor krizan at 8:06am 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 2/2124 I have DANAVIGATE 3200 speed/ depth instrument,not functioning,needs replacement. Can anybody help?
Bow Rail for O'Day 30 1984 O'Day 30 at 8:02am 04.29.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1102 Had a minor incident yesterday, whereby the bow rail was bent and two arms were ripped out of the fi

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Insurance Cost Reduction Dalliance at 11:16pm 12.19.22 What Peggy said. :) After our major refit Geico/BoatUS refused to raise our coverage. With some gui
PacificNW Weather... WINTER STORMS coming to a place you live. (1) JamesG161 at 10:40pm 12.19.22 Friday morning Dec 23rd USA temperatures. from back yard tree Thursday, or they will freeze. We h
Hunter 41DS auto-pilot 'brain' install location and other questions MFD at 10:10pm 12.19.22 Hi All, Thanks for all the replies. Finally got some time to poke around on this project again this
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? Leeward Rail at 8:48pm 12.19.22 For my taste they could have raised the cabintop half as high and cut the window in almost to the d
Raymarine Axiom karellen at 7:49pm 12.19.22 I can't upload the word document RS11 Data Project for some reason. I'll forward the document. M
sails HEINZIR at 7:48pm 12.19.22 I have purchased at least 12 new Rolly Tasker sails from Dirk at National Sail Supply in Florida for
PacificNW Weather... WINTER STORMS coming to a place you live. WayneH at 7:18pm 12.19.22 We are eagerly awaiting (dreading) the oncoming Alberta Clipper. It's currently 46 here in Central
Engine leaking diesel Ralph Johnstone at 5:54pm 12.19.22 I'll do it myself and see what goes there. Then you're sure it's done right. Will check the top
Insurance Cost Reduction CarlN at 5:50pm 12.19.22 https://www.boatus.com/products-and-services/boat-insurance/liability-only
What Sailboat Cabin doesn't feel like a hole? desodave at 5:49pm 12.19.22 I think it is a lot about the interior design ... imo more traditional ones with all dark wood do l
Engine leaking diesel (1) Ken13559 at 3:42pm 12.19.22 Located the leaks to be at top of Fuel Injector Pump. Can see wet diesel around the connection. Yard
Anchor Bridle Alansails at 2:42pm 12.19.22 We bought a Davis Shockle snubber that works really well
Saltwater hose to engine Scott T-Bird at 2:40pm 12.19.22 I agree with above ... put more thought into your strainer location. You should eliminate that goda
Boat is Hibernating Alansails at 2:36pm 12.19.22 Curt, the boat looks nice and clean and my wife is envious of the cover, ours only goes to the deck
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't JamesG161 at 2:11pm 12.19.22 Just how big are the pills. 10 X strength soooo this big xOOOOOOOOOx Non suppository size just f
Bilge Pump LuckyDuck at 2:03pm 12.19.22 Something like this if you really need a pump. https://www.amazon.com/SeaSense-Hand-Bilge-Pump-72-
Oysters!! Tsuru at 1:56pm 12.19.22
keel resting on bottom wpatch at 1:48pm 12.19.22 I just got my hunger 36 (04 same 4.5 draft etc). I wouldn't keep it at that dock....It would be one
Where is the fuse? Dr. D at 12:50pm 12.19.22 Check you GFI's Winner, winner, chicken dinner! The GFI is located in a space behind the stereo
Do the Venture 21 and Venture 22 Mast, Rudder, and stays interchange? VenturED at 12:45pm 12.19.22 I have a '74 V21 with a 24' masthead rig, which I believe was a replacement after a dismasting (base

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