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Hunter 340 Parts and accessories. wavehunter at 2:09am 04.08.12 Big Boats 4/1408 Hi Folks, new to this site. I am close to buying a Hunter 340 and would like to know where online I
Insurance coverage dies not cover solo sailing? caguy at 8:26pm 04.07.12 Ask All Sailors 12/3568 Insurance coverage does not cover solo sailing? I got into a discussion with someone I just met who
Honda Saildrive Gearbox (2) drgerafe at 8:25pm 04.07.12 Ask All Sailors 1/4868 We have a 1980 S2 8.0B that has the 9.9HP Honda Saildrive 280 in place of the original OMC Zephyr (r
Strut Issues betzhunter at 2:44pm 04.07.12 Big Boats 22/4189 We started to replace motor mounts on our h34 and when we removed the bolts from the coupler the sha
Hunter 30T Windlass install (4) Phoenix-UK at 2:14pm 04.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/7080 Hi, Over the last year I have tried to find details of previous electric windlass installations on
ODay 27 teak toe rails jeferie at 1:54pm 04.07.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1429 Hello! Can someone please give us some advice on fastening down a loose (forward) toe rail on our 19
Yet Another Solo Mast Raising Question ArtVandelay at 1:51pm 04.07.12 Trailer Sailors 75/37902 Hey guys, I know there have been plenty of posts regarding this issue, but I haven't found my answer
Circumnav of the Americas Warren Milberg at 1:47pm 04.07.12 Ask All Sailors 1/985 Some weeks ago, I posted about Matt Rutherford, an intrepid sailor who is now nearing the completion
Hunter 33.5 - new owner questions bdeakin at 1:25pm 04.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 5/3779 Hi everyone -- New owner of a 1989 H335 in NJ. Took her out twice so far and been having a blast, b
Toe rail bolts MLampner at 12:15pm 04.07.12 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1901 S I do my annual beginning of the season cleaning I have been tightening up the toe rail. I can reac
Where Lines Break Warren Milberg at 11:40am 04.07.12 Ask All Sailors 18/2418 Over the years, there has been a lot of discussion here about which knots, hitches, and splices are
Overheating Yanmar 3GM30F AlexLopez at 11:02am 04.07.12 Ask All Sailors 17/9370 Hello all. I think I have a brain teaser that is currently frustrating me. I have a Yanmar 3GM30
First Boat Bob Mc at 10:37am 04.07.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1349 I am looking at a 1993 Catalina 28. While I wait for the survey could anyone give me information on
Land Transport for a Zodiac Beneteau 321 at 9:08am 04.07.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1624 Can anyone suggest a source for a set of fold up wheels for assisting to move an inflatable on land
Rebirth Roger Long at 7:34am 04.07.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 4/2535 In the spirit of the holiday, your cruising correspondent has risen Lazarus like from near death and
68 Pearson 22 ( rub rail?) Samboni at 6:32am 04.07.12 Pearson 3/2187 Hello, just purchased a 68 Pearson 22, not the Ensign, but the 22 that was only made for about 4 yea
Successful Maiden Voyage! (7) Bonzai at 5:26am 04.07.12 Destinations 10/4735 Well, we made it to St. Simon's with my new/old boat Salacia, arriving from Cape Canaveral Florida i
12V Gurus -- Need your help! weinie at 4:30am 04.07.12 Ask All Sailors 13/2806 I recently installed a Seaward LPG propane locker with included solenoid. I have the solenoid hooke
cabin heating advise? centerline at 11:01pm 04.06.12 Ask All Sailors 20/4409 what do people use to heat their cabins with on smaller boats... when I had my powerboat and stayed
Set-Up for a CDI FF2 ?? (2) Cruiser1 at 10:19pm 04.06.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 40/13400 Well, you know how you have all those jobs that need doing on the boat and how some seem such a can

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Warped Rudder rgranger at 12:46pm 11.23.22
Bent Roller Furler / Storage for winter Tally Ho at 12:35pm 11.23.22 The worst part of the straightened section would be trying to get the sail raised up,through that se
Aux fuel tank on H50 CliveCollett at 12:29pm 11.23.22 I own a 49 with the extra fuel tank!! It is on the starboard side under the floor in the galley inst
Do you like Pocket Yachts Qorgyle at 12:28pm 11.23.22 We buy the boats that will serve our purposes and are (almost) affordable. Our purposes are as indi
Painting over sanded non-skid surface JBP-PA at 11:58am 11.23.22 If the existing surface is glossy between the grit, you can "key" it/rough it with a wire brush
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Alan Gomes at 11:06am 11.23.22 The heavy crack under the hatch is an indication there may be serious problems with the boat overa
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Ralph Johnstone at 10:49am 11.23.22 What is that thing about not getting attached to a boat when shopping... Almost as bad as buying
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Don S/V ILLusion at 10:36am 11.23.22 Good to know. Thanks. Broker made it sound like was that was golden! another mistake boat buyers
Painting over sanded non-skid surface CharlieCot at 10:22am 11.23.22 That's what I am thinking......
Warped Rudder sbrogden at 10:22am 11.23.22 I am going to try and unwarp the old rudder. If that doesn't work, I'll build one. Many thanks for y
Warped Rudder JBP-PA at 10:20am 11.23.22 Yea, it's difficult if you have to buy wood at the big box store. You can use red oak, but you have
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Syl at 10:12am 11.23.22 and (lack of) rust or soot are not good indicators of anything. Good to know. Thanks. Broker made
winterizing puzzle George Braun at 9:57am 11.23.22 thanks to all for the suggestions and input. The guy hired to winterize the 3YM30 has gotten it don
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Don S/V ILLusion at 9:53am 11.23.22 What is that thing about not getting attached to a boat when shopping... the biggest mistake boat
Racing rule questions Scott T-Bird at 9:52am 11.23.22 Oh boo! ;) That's not winning like a man ... that's scurrying around the track like a rodent in a
winterizing puzzle Terry Cox at 9:30am 11.23.22 Hi George. Had a similar problem with our Onan Genset Kubota diesel awhile ago. Would start, but onl
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Syl at 9:06am 11.23.22 Engine was in great condition. Low hours. Almost no rust and no black soot in the compartment. Y
winterizing puzzle Claude L.-Auger at 8:51am 11.23.22 Easy way to check if problem lies with fuel pump, air or contaminated fuel filter is to get a jerry
De-powering water heater for winter D. Inscho at 8:49am 11.23.22 Thanks everyone. It's clear I need to install a proper breaker that switches off.
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Ralph Johnstone at 8:48am 11.23.22 What are the chances? Virtually nil. I'll second, third, and fourth that. Stick with the simple

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