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A $60 Fitting Ends a Six Month Cruise (3) Mainsheet99 at 3:25pm 11.27.11 Ask All Sailors 16/6453 While on a port tack in twenty-five knots of wind one hundred and twenty miles northwest of the Caym
They Prematurely Winterized the Pumpout!!! seadoggie at 3:06pm 11.27.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2484 We missed the pump out of our holding tanks by a day! Now, they are filled with that blue Westmarin
The True South Roger Long at 2:40pm 11.27.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 23/7532 If there was any doubt in my mind that I have reached the true south, it evaporated during a fuel s
glass bead aluminum (3) redhead78 at 2:35pm 11.27.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2087 Hey all, what a day, hope some of us were sailing. I removed the mast boot and it is really rough lo
Going to Tahiti Mormandeus at 2:33pm 11.27.11 Ask All Sailors 11/2023 Hi Folks Heading to Tahiti or a 30 anniversary cruise in March and wondering if anyone is there, w
Carpet Replacement fivepassgeorge at 2:24pm 11.27.11 Smaller Boats 3/1382 I recently purchased a 2000 Hunter 240. It is time to replace the interior carpet. Has anyone repl
Traveller Location Russf at 1:25pm 11.27.11 Ask All Sailors 8/4470 In looking for the right 34-36 ft. sloop I note that some have the traveler in the cockpit (Beneteau
Slick 50? John at 1:18pm 11.27.11 Ask All Sailors 43/8069 There used to be (maybe still is) an engine oil additive called Slick 50. I'm sure some will be fami
bladders Bill1565 at 11:45am 11.27.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/3355 Peggy, you were right when you told me 20 gallons was not enuff for a proper holding tank. Time is
V-berth hull liner bags? Captain Dave24313 at 11:09am 11.27.11 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1986 I have fasteners along the top edge of my hull liner fabric in my v-berth. I can't tell if these we
Location of starting battery on Passage 450 Bowedtoothdoc at 8:03am 11.27.11 Big Boats 5/1273 I apologize in advance for the stupid question, but where is the starting battery located on the pas
Whisker Pole najada at 6:56am 11.27.11 Mid-Size Boats 7/2740 Hello, Trying to decide on a pole for my Hunter 27'. Forespar 7-15 seems too small, however the 10-
compression post and VHF connections AtlanticAl at 11:51pm 11.26.11 Lancer 3/1715 I have just take out the compresson post of a lancer 28, what i found was a compression post, with t
P15 mast float bbxsb at 7:48pm 11.26.11 Precision 4/4828 Anyone know if sealing the mast with foam will prevent it from sinking? Is there a nice way to add
New to the forum and H33 ownership! Jim Cat at 7:47pm 11.26.11 The Cherubini Hunters 16/2274 Hi Everybody, Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I just purchased a 1977 Hunter 33 a wee
mold on hull liner bhbradley at 7:02pm 11.26.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3587 Hi I am looking at purchasing a 1988 Hunter 33. She hasbeen sittting at the dock for several year
Looking for the largest trailerable sailboat Sail123 at 5:16pm 11.26.11 Ask All Sailors 109/36856 I currently have a Mac 25 with a 15HP kicker. Thinking I want something in the 30 to 32 foot ran
O'day 192 Mast Winch MGoBoat at 5:15pm 11.26.11 Day Sailers 9/3881 The mast on my 192 has a pad for a winch. The winch is no longer on the boat. Does anyone have an
POIs around Merritt Island area? Bonzai at 4:38pm 11.26.11 Destinations 6/8630 Hello guys. I am heading down to the new/old boat this week for several days of systems checks, main
Computer gurus sailaway78 at 3:28pm 11.26.11 Sails Call Lounge 19/9106 Looking for any help/advice. Apparently my email has been hacked, and everyone in my address book i

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Another Ship is burning. Tater at 12:33pm 03.02.22 Neptune has the ship now.
Dometic AC needs capacitor Tater at 12:25pm 03.02.22 Can't quite tell is the relay fried on the outside looks like it may be. I would not go out and b
Any known concerns with this specific motor? brockangelo at 12:21pm 03.02.22 Haha! I was only planning to spend about $1,700 on a new motor, but I'll always take some advice. :D
The LiFePo4 Revolution! smokey73 at 12:15pm 03.02.22 Ouch @Maine Sail. If I'm reading your post correctly (which I might not be) there is an indication
Any known concerns with this specific motor? Parsons at 12:13pm 03.02.22 Would you like some advice on where to spend that saved $6,000? You just earned yourself a new sail,
Dometic AC needs capacitor BigEasy at 12:07pm 03.02.22 I have narrowed it down to the compressor relay on the control board. Compressor was getting 0v whe
Any known concerns with this specific motor? brockangelo at 11:55am 03.02.22 Okay, so next question is where do you guys recommend getting parts for an old evinrude like this?
Building an O'25 trailer from a reclaimed 27' power boat trailer (full specs/story/ measurements + cost) LloydB at 11:44am 03.02.22 Thanks for building this thread then showing your layout. I am in agreement with Crazy Dave about th
Any known concerns with this specific motor? (1) brockangelo at 11:43am 03.02.22 My brother-in-law came over with motor muffs and this baby started up almost right away! It looks li
1985 Newport 30 Propeller Shaft Spar Stu Jackson at 11:34am 03.02.22 but I personally wouldn't worry about that. I'd clean it up and give it a couple of coats of bottom
Dometic AC needs capacitor DeniseO30 at 10:58am 03.02.22 Can't quite tell is the relay fried on the outside looks like it may be. I would not go out and bu
Dometic AC needs capacitor JoeWhite at 10:40am 03.02.22 Yes, external relay can be used. If you are confident with the impedance of the coil and contact rat
Precision 23 Trailer sail sfbay at 10:37am 03.02.22 Welcome to the forum!! If you cannot find a rental trailer, consider buying a used sailboat trailer
PNW Current Atlas App Hello Below at 10:27am 03.02.22 Wondering what people's thoughts are on the PNW Current Atlas app. It looks like I downloaded it an
Dometic AC needs capacitor (1) kbgunn at 10:26am 03.02.22 I have narrowed it down to the compressor relay on the control board. Compressor was getting 0v when
Yanmar 3GMF brand new fuel injector question (2) Ralph Johnstone at 10:15am 03.02.22 My old log books show that hull speed was easy obtained at approximately 3800 rpms No other issues
New Battery power flare replacement kloudie1 at 10:03am 03.02.22 Last year, I bought a Sirius, the red one .. There was a good article in Practical Sailor last year.
The LiFePo4 Revolution! (1) Maine Sail at 10:00am 03.02.22 Markel insurance: https://pbase.com/mainecruising/image/172389857.jpg
The LiFePo4 Revolution! Johann at 9:52am 03.02.22 Are you an ABYC member? If so what membership level, if you don't mind me asking? No, I just try
Building an O'25 trailer from a reclaimed 27' power boat trailer (full specs/story/ measurements + cost) Crazy Dave Condon at 9:23am 03.02.22 could not tell if the winch stand was moved back to support the bow of the boat during transport. Is

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