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Propeller specs for Pearson 27 rjones at 7:31am 04.14.12 Pearson 3/3085 Just purchased a 1988 Pearson 27. The original 2 blade prop was replaced with a 3 bladed prop not
Identifying a finish and repairing CuriousChris at 7:31am 04.14.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1098 Im new to hull maintenance. I have a very small area of rust on my keel and would prefer to patch ra
Loose bow eye where winch connects Ward H at 7:27am 04.14.12 Trailer Sailors 14/7109 My Newport 17 has only been off the trailer once, for a trial sale, since I bought it. Now I am gett
Replacing a porthole SHADS at 6:53am 04.14.12 Smaller Boats 3/1045 I need to replace a porthole. Has anyone replaced one? Is it hard?
SPOT On Roger Long at 4:36am 04.14.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 3/1973 I keep forgetting to turn on the SPOT in my current bumbling around cruising mode. I'm also finding
Y25 lower shrouds angled chainplates dee.yeah at 3:46am 04.14.12 Yamaha 1/1260 The original ones show some tiny cracks, possibly due to extensive racing by the previous owners. B
Engine compartment thermal pads Endurance2010 at 12:13am 04.14.12 Big Boats 4/1408 Does anyone know where to buy the thermal insulation pad which lines the engine compartment in the H
Ultimate Head (2) Sail123 at 9:25pm 04.13.12 Ask All Sailors 0/1365 Have a sailboat that is 32 feet long with an aft cabin and a center cockpit. Currently the factory p
Rocna, yes or no? Florida sail at 7:07pm 04.13.12 Ask All Sailors 57/13125 Does anyone know if the inferior steel problem with the Rocna anchor has been remedied? I notice th
What have you paid for a 3 sided enclosure RWSlater at 5:47pm 04.13.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1011 Hi everyone I recently purchased a really nice Hunter 42 CC and it came with a Bimini. I want an
Marathon Harbor (5) seadaddler at 5:32pm 04.13.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2520 Well we pickedup a mooring in Booth Key Harbor today and went ashore for a party with about 20+ boa
need a charger and monitor Bob 04 H260 at 5:08pm 04.13.12 Musings With Maine Sail 10/4844 We just bought a H356 that needed batteries. We picked up 4, 105, AGM's at Sam's, but now our old 30
First impressions - Seahawk Silver Bullit bottom paint (1) Juice6576 at 4:52pm 04.13.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1563 A lot of firsts today. Cut off the shrink wrap. Pain in the >>>>. Glad I won't be doing that again.
Outboard Control conversion Terry R at 4:47pm 04.13.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/3968 We have a 23.5 Hunter with a Honda BF8A outboard mounted in the Motor well ... at issue is this boat
Hunter 19 purchase ladreyes at 3:51pm 04.13.12 Smaller Boats 1/1048 Considering purchasing a Hunter 19 for sale in Michigan. Intend on keeping it on an inland lake but
Water Tank Location on Oday 22 sailguy40 at 3:25pm 04.13.12 Day Sailers 5/2572 I have a 1980 Oday 22. I have a 3 gallon water tank on the starboard side in the cockpit storage loc
Lower shroud (1) JonMulloy at 2:23pm 04.13.12 Smaller Boats 10/2247 Need some more help. The photo shows a slot in the mast just below the spreader that anchors the top
How do you shorten forestay? Steve A. at 2:19pm 04.13.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/2614 I sail a 1992 H28 that has the original roller-furler. I would like to shorten the forestay so the
Upholsterer in the San Pedro/Long Beach area Frank P at 1:52pm 04.13.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1471 Hello all, Can anyone recommend a good upholsterer in the San Pedro/Long Beach area that has experie
1979 C22 Curtains C22_Lady_OH at 1:08pm 04.13.12 Catalina 22 34/8882 I am the furthest thing from a tailor but I really need a solution for curtains other than beach tow

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40 ft hunter electrical Rick.johnson at 12:28pm 11.16.22 Ok GREAT Thanks Guys it a good place to start Thanks Again Rick
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel Davidasailor26 at 12:13pm 11.16.22
Electric dinghy engines dlochner at 12:08pm 11.16.22 @dlochner , why did you choose Torqueedo instead of ePropulsion? Was it just a matter of availabil
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel dlochner at 12:05pm 11.16.22 Ours had a flap that would reply when the transducer was pulled but it failed years ago, so now the
40 ft hunter electrical Davidasailor26 at 12:04pm 11.16.22
Electric dinghy engines Scott T-Bird at 12:00pm 11.16.22 @dlochner , why did you choose Torqueedo instead of ePropulsion? Was it just a matter of availabili
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel Davidasailor26 at 11:57am 11.16.22 I use a little transducer paint just to cut down on how often I need to pull ours out for cleaning.
Electric dinghy engines dlochner at 11:51am 11.16.22 How fast does it charge? I have a Torqeedo with a 915 ah battery, quick charging it is not. The capa
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel dlochner at 11:41am 11.16.22 There are transducer anti-fouling pants. Some are rather pricey, at $5 an ounce. https://www.defend
Mystic to Quincy Captain Larry-DH at 11:40am 11.16.22 Galilee would be a better stop than Newport. Quick in and out at Point Judith with almost no detour.
40 ft hunter electrical (1) rgranger at 11:38am 11.16.22 Go to Hunterowners.com and click on the "Resources" link... then select your boat... there is a lo
Ericson keel rgranger at 11:34am 11.16.22 The difference between a good repair job and a great repair job is knowing how to hide your mistakes
Electric dinghy engines Scott T-Bird at 11:30am 11.16.22 Thanks for posting this video! What size dinghy are you pairing with the motor and how is performan
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel Parsons at 11:25am 11.16.22 I've thought about hitting it with a shot of the Pettit barnacle spray, to cut the crud down. It's
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel dlochner at 11:21am 11.16.22 No real need for AF on the impeller. If it gets fouled, pull it out and clean it. You should have a
Ericson keel dlochner at 11:18am 11.16.22 If the keel had hit some substantial there will be evidence of it on the leading edge of the keel. T
Miss sailing (1) rgranger at 11:11am 11.16.22 Gloat alert! :dancing: I got this pic too...
Engineless.... rgranger at 11:08am 11.16.22 https://photos.smugmug.com/Vehicles/Boats/Engine-Prop-Steering/i-2gZDDWL/0/1279203c/4K/20220721_14
Catalina 27 Electrical Panel arlouper at 11:08am 11.16.22 No, I'd use forstner bits to counter sink a hardwood frame with the appropriat wood screws directly
Questions About Bottom Paint rgranger at 11:03am 11.16.22 They also claim it will get "impossible" stains out of gel coat. This has the same active ingredi

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