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rudder tie down Terry Potvin at 5:19pm 03.13.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/5677 What is the correct way to tie down or secure the rudder on a 85 M25? At the bottom on my transom th
410 wheel brake Don Lucas at 5:14pm 03.13.12 Big Boats 20/4811 My 410's wheel brake barely slows down being able to turn it. Anyone out there ever have the same an
Portable deck wash down unit Florida sail at 4:20pm 03.13.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1287 Does anyone have any experiences with the several portable deck wash down units on the market? My p
TowboatUS Roger Long at 1:16pm 03.13.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 5/2592 Before I started this trip, I asked for opinions about TowboatUS vs Seatow. If you look back at that
prop size deke at 12:36pm 03.13.12 Catalina 310 1/1412 I'm thinking of changing my prop from the stock 2 blade to a fixed 3 blade. What is the recommended
New holding tank installation questions tmjb at 12:22pm 03.13.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1887 Dear Peggy, In preparation for the installation for my holding tank I bought and read your book a
Stress Cracks on the deck of a 272 phagialas at 11:42am 03.13.12 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1341 I'm looking to purchase a 1988 O'Day 272 LE. It has some stress cracks about a foot away from the m
Medicine Cabinet H310 stmoss at 9:59am 03.13.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1401 My 1999 H310 has no medicine cabinet in the head. I've seen pictures with a mirrored medicine cabin
Alternator bracket (2) Blitz at 9:53am 03.13.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1798 I recently purchased a upgraded 60 amp alternator to replace the original 35 amp alternator on my Ya
Thinking of buying a Mac.19 rodgerkham at 9:49am 03.13.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/14817 looking for easy to handle weekender for just the wife and me. Don't want a big motor, a 9.9 would w
How does the table work on the 1984 31? (1) Mark Nooney at 9:40am 03.13.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1091 I was looking at the saloon table and it seems to be able to convert to a bed. Does anyone know if i
considering buying a CC 42 blair at 9:27am 03.13.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1519 I live in San Diego and would be living on the boat full time. The majority of my time would be sing
Keel repainting Costy at 9:13am 03.13.12 Trailer Sailors 6/3596 Hi, I went ahead (while working on the trailer) and knocked out all the lose paint with a wire brus
Sym Spinnaker jeff1smith at 8:08am 03.13.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1407 I've been a cruiser for many years and woukld like to dip my toe into club racing. I've found a Crai
What do y'all do with the jib halyard if you've a furler? Sublime at 8:04am 03.13.12 Smaller Boats 8/4188 I've a Hunter 260. I have a roller furler jib so the only reason to have the jib halyard is for rai
B&R rig question (1) Sublime at 7:58am 03.13.12 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 10/7196 I'm full of questions today :D When sailing a B'R rig, on a broad reach the sail leans against th
EPA approves product for controlling invasive mussels Soundbounder at 7:53am 03.13.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1844 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved Marrone Bio Innovations' dry formulation of Zequan
Boat names are the same jim148 at 7:48am 03.13.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 19/4872 I put my H22 in the water for the first time last summer and at the end of the season found that an
Mystery Oil mavourneen at 7:47am 03.13.12 Ask All Sailors 13/3232 I have a 10hp westbeke diesel engine. I was talking to a member at my boat club and he said, I shoul
Improving sliding hatch C27 Jon_E at 7:25am 03.13.12 Mid-Size Boats 14/7856 Hi all, The sliding main cabin hatch on early Catalina 27's was not the best design. The hatch is

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Can anyone identify this pump? thinwater at 4:01pm 12.03.22 I found this pump at what may be a bargain, if it works and I can determine how much it was origina
Cirved Companion Lens on 85' FIRST 305 Replacement joker460 at 3:54pm 12.03.22 Yes, is this Your boat? Did You replace the lens? No, but to start I would send an email to Ward a
Can anyone identify this pump? FasterHorses at 3:49pm 12.03.22 I found this pump at what may be a bargain, if it works and I can determine how much it was original
Can anyone identify this pump? kloudie1 at 3:34pm 12.03.22 Fynspray..? Vertical Plunger Galley Pump by Fynspray (go2marine.com)
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? shemandr at 3:23pm 12.03.22 It is a pretty big flare.
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? Roland5048 at 3:12pm 12.03.22 I don't see much difference in a fire or sinking, if we are aboard but can abandon in time. If you
Cooler for Boat ggrizzard at 2:30pm 12.03.22 patbratton It's important to keep the vents on the sides and back clear of any obstructions.
Cirved Companion Lens on 85' FIRST 305 Replacement Oceanxtasea at 2:21pm 12.03.22 If this is what you're talking about, I would send Ward Richardson @ Beneteau USA an email w.richar
Can anyone identify this pump? ggrizzard at 2:14pm 12.03.22 I think the OP wants to rebuild the pump he has. But, while I don't know the make, I have seen them
Can anyone identify this pump? (1) Don S/V ILLusion at 1:58pm 12.03.22 Unless you feel compelled to replicate this specific pump, there are a myriad options:
Any Guesses Hello Below at 1:38pm 12.03.22
2003 B361 Battery Charger Location tonymarchesani at 1:26pm 12.03.22 The factory located it (charger only, no inverter) on the forward end of the middle storage area und
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? Head Sail at 12:45pm 12.03.22 This guy apparentley doesn't know where his fuel line is. He wanted to cut off the air supply.
Rebedding Catalina 310 Starboard Gate Stanchion - No way to reach bolts as it is behind galley cabinets - Deck plate mount? Tom J at 12:16pm 12.03.22 Good day all .......... Tom J what year is your 310? My C310 was a 2003.
Allan Villiers dLj at 11:38am 12.03.22 Nice post @garymalmgren dj
Replacing Deck Hardware by Myself MikeHoncho at 11:29am 12.03.22 Varied sized of Vis-Grips are you friend with this.
Replacing Deck Hardware by Myself Head Sail at 11:15am 12.03.22 I'm sure this has been asked and answered many times but my searches are failing me. Is there a wa
Any Guesses rgranger at 10:36am 12.03.22 Nice! Now we need to see a pic of it in action:biggrin:
Replacing Deck Hardware by Myself rgranger at 10:35am 12.03.22 Hire a teen who needs a few bucks
Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt rgranger at 10:20am 12.03.22 Wouldn't be strong enough to hang a dish towel on. Where a Hunter gets the strength without nuts a

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