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Any alternative to Genuine Volvo Cambelt? karenmccraw at 2:01pm 03.17.12 Big Boats 1/1233 Just wondering if anyone has a way to cross-reference a cambelt - Volvo p/n 859773? I want to order
teak and holly sole footerdog at 1:54pm 03.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1711 I am in the process of installing my new holding tank from Triple M, thanks all for the link to them
Solo Around the America's Warren Milberg at 12:26pm 03.17.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1121 I hope many of you have been following the incredible voyage of Matt Rutherford, who is nearing the
37' Beneteau Oceanis GNWFast at 11:49am 03.17.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/2810 Would like to hear and discuss the pros / cons from an owner about the the 37 Beneteau.
yacht maintenance seminars jacksilver at 10:19am 03.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/874 Mark your calendars for the upcoming Windward Yacht event -- on Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, Saturda
Boom vang Bail Larry3525 at 10:01am 03.17.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1742 I bought a bail for a boom vang this winter. Does any one have dimensions for the ideal location. Th
2000 340 No Power to the Ignition Key sailcapt340 at 8:49am 03.17.12 Big Boats 5/1345 My 2000 340 does not have any power to the starting key. Everything else works to the boat. Just n
First Two Launches 31seahorse at 8:48am 03.17.12 Precision 2/2530 Hello Precision 18 Owners, Tuesday and Thursday of this week Eileen and I sailed our Precision 18 fo
Forestay Length bhstech at 8:43am 03.17.12 Catalina 22 1/1976 Last summer I saw a topic about Forestay length with a CDI furler. I did a search but couldn't find
Sitting Here in Limbo (2) Roger Long at 7:20am 03.17.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 13/4543
Hunter Legend 40.5 SVPardonMyFrench at 5:45am 03.17.12 Big Boats 3/2029 Hi All - I am in the process of purchasing a 93 legend 40.5. I would greatly appreciate of someon
Yanmar air filter Bob 04 H260 at 4:51am 03.17.12 Big Boats 8/5132 I took my air filter and washed it out yesterday. It did not appear to have been oiled, was quite dr
Does Anyone Race their H15/H146? (5) esterhazyinoz at 4:23am 03.17.12 Day Sailers 0/1144 I have been so impressed with the sailing ability of my H15 lately I am actually considering rejoini
Navigation software mmsaws at 1:52am 03.17.12 Ask All Sailors 14/5376 I'm interrested in hearing from anyone who may be using and Ipad or Android based tablet for chart p
1985 Pearson 303 Wanted jrezab at 1:39am 03.17.12 Pearson 0/1156 I am lookinjg to buy a 1985 or 1986 Pearson 303 that is located in Eastern North Carolina. If you a
Do I have a Cherubini Hunter? SamNelson at 9:31pm 03.16.12 The Cherubini Hunters 11/8287 I just purchased a 1981 Hunter 27 "fixer-upper". From my research I feel that I have a "Cherubini Hu
10HP or 8HP puflinger at 9:18pm 03.16.12 Smaller Boats 16/6334 Hi everybody, I am new to both this site, and a new Catalina 25 owner. I have a very simple questio
A Little More of.... (1) Sumner at 9:10pm 03.16.12 Destinations 5/4415 http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/FL-spring-2011/04-25-26-15-Shell%20to%20Tavenier.jpg ...las
1975 S2 8.0: Bolt deflection in cabin bulkhead? (1) bstowers at 9:08pm 03.16.12 S2 3/2179 1975 S2 8.0A: Bolt deflection in cabin bulkhead? Hey, I'm a fairly novice sailor (right at a year n
A Little More of.... (1) Sumner at 9:08pm 03.16.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1631 http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/FL-spring-2011/04-25-26-15-Shell%20to%20Tavenier.jpg ...las

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Hunter 50 AC - Spare Rudder System Zencra at 9:14am 11.27.22 hunter made a SS pare rudder that clamped to stern of boat in an emergency. I do re.ember seeing thi
Watermaker Kings Gambit at 9:11am 11.27.22 A good quality 150w solar panel would provide enough power to run the watermaker every sunny day fo
Watermaker Don S/V ILLusion at 9:10am 11.27.22 We have a Spectra 400 which exceeds our need usually but with guests or grandkids onboard, it turned
H49/H50 Cockpit Steering Quadrant Cover Zencra at 9:05am 11.27.22 we had same issue on our 2010 49. cut out and removed old plywood blocks and replaced with resin soa
Watermaker dlochner at 9:04am 11.27.22 Yeah! Water making could included with the daily/bi-daily battery charging routine. A good qualit
Watermaker Kings Gambit at 9:00am 11.27.22 That's what we were looking at. The ah draw can be minimized if the water maker is run while the di
Watermaker dlochner at 8:53am 11.27.22 Running the Spectra Ventura 150 MPC @ 6 gal/hr for an hour every other day (9 amp-hr use every two
Watermaker Kings Gambit at 8:49am 11.27.22
Watermaker dlochner at 8:39am 11.27.22 I had looked at and considered a couple of portable ones and thought they would meet the needs of ou
Watermaker Kings Gambit at 8:39am 11.27.22 Running the Spectra Ventura 150 MPC @ 6 gal/hr for an hour every other day (9 amp-hr use every two d
Cellular Signal in the Channel Islands ?. danooxnard at 8:35am 11.27.22 I sail out of channel islands harbor regularly. On trips to the East End of Anacapa Island I lose c
Beneteau First 375 Hollyberry at 8:34am 11.27.22 Quite sure the hulls are solid layup (ie not cored).. The keels may be cast iron vs lead - I think t
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? Monheganlover at 8:31am 11.27.22 I always use 4 gal -50 in mine as AF is cheap vs cracked parts. Always drain system first so less
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit Zencra at 8:27am 11.27.22 Would love to see any pics you have of the install. Washer is on the short list before we head to t
Watermaker Kings Gambit at 8:26am 11.27.22 Smaller to smallest might prove the most practical for several reasons, e.g., space and power deman
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit (1) Zencra at 8:22am 11.27.22 Would love to see any pics you have of the install. Washer is on the short list before we head to t
Watermaker dlochner at 8:20am 11.27.22 I've also heard that water makers should not be left idle for long periods of time. Common practice
First time sailboat owner isaksp00 at 8:18am 11.27.22 By confused, do you mean which way to steer? During my charters I found it very useful to stand ahea
Another Lithium conversion ... Hunter 49 Schematic Zencra at 8:14am 11.27.22 I will be upgrading the current system first, alternator, charger/inverter etc so they can be set up
Charging the House Battery Bank with a Small Outboard JBP-PA at 8:14am 11.27.22 I believe the charger on these engines is just a coil and rectifier with little or no voltage regula

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