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272 bimini boot spritefairlane at 7:41pm 03.15.12 Bigger Boats 3/2099 It's time to replace the bimini boot but it is a complicated affair with the slot for the back stay
Hunter 33 shower pump SusieJoyce at 7:28pm 03.15.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1460 I have a 1980 Hunter 33 and the shower pump does not work. I pull the switch above the sink and noth
O'Day 272 bow to stern trim cbourne200 at 6:35pm 03.15.12 Bigger Boats 5/2168 I'm sure other 272 owners have noticed this and have corrected it. When it rains, water standfs in c
New Tohatsu Sailpro! (1) gunkh-O-lin at 6:16pm 03.15.12 Day Sailers 5/1848 Really excited about my new Tohatsu Sailpro (6hp with 25" XL shaft, alternator, and high thrust prop
Storage under the cabin sole oldjags at 6:11pm 03.15.12 Big Boats 6/2317 How easy is it to use the spaces under the floorboards for storage? There are lots of nice space
32" Coronado 1973 mrwwine at 5:44pm 03.15.12 Ask All Sailors 17/9795 All..this is my first post on this site and I am glad that I found it. I am looking at buyig a 1973
Daggerboard Design JasonC at 5:25pm 03.15.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1308 None have specs, on the 26 M daggerboard. Mine is busted and I want to build a replacement. Thanks
Windlass on Hunter 34 saildog at 5:20pm 03.15.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2051 I have a 1983 Hunter 34 and I am thinking about installing a windlass. Do any other Hunter 34 owners
red white LED light 430 hunter (2) Navicula at 4:18pm 03.15.12 Big Boats 2/955 Hi....... I found these LED lights, they are white light and red light (night vision), so I installe
Adding name decals longterm at 4:03pm 03.15.12 Catalina 30 28/4515 I'm happy to say that I bought 3 decals (2 name, 1 home port) from BoatUS, and put them on my Cat 30
steering pedestal location (3) Redbeard33 at 3:16pm 03.15.12 The Cherubini Hunters 15/2390 I have just finished glassing in a new cockpit sole, the old diesel fill and pedestal mount allowed
Butane Stove Fuel merlinuxo at 1:30pm 03.15.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1738 Where do you buy this stuff? What is the right size and fitting? The instructions that came with my
catalina parts mortyd at 1:06pm 03.15.12 Catalina 30 1/1171 the new sail magazine has a story about frank butler and the history of catalina. one topic covered,
StacPac Main deckboyscott at 12:46pm 03.15.12 Big Boats 8/2091 I'm going to buy a new main for our 37.5 and again go with the Dutchman, but the other crew member i
Cruising Blues and There cure Jared1048 at 12:34pm 03.15.12 Ask All Sailors 19/2736 Cruising Blues and Their Cure By Robert Pirsig (originally published in Esquire, May 1977)
Circumnavigation BlueTequila at 12:22pm 03.15.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/4398 I have a 33.5 1989. Is my 33' Hunter strong enough to do a circumnavigation?
hull thickness BlueTequila at 12:21pm 03.15.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1197 I have a 33.5 1989. Does anyone know how thick is the hull from top to bottom?
removing gauges BlueTequila at 12:18pm 03.15.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1141 how do i remove the bulkhead datamarine gauges in the cockpit facing the helm? I have already rem
no transom hole for gas line on 25 o day pmortimer at 11:19am 03.15.12 Ask An Oday Owner 16/4777 Hello out there. I need some help on my new boat. i have a 77 o day 25 that doesn't have a hole in t
My go at a New Tank & Hoses (1) windgen at 11:17am 03.15.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/2469 Peggy, I will be putting in a new tank and new hoses in a 1979 CSY 44. Going from a 10 gallon to a

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gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom jssailem at 8:10am 12.27.22 Looks like the strut from my Vanagon rear hatch. Check automotive sources. That is unless you feel y
Its funny Friday! jssailem at 7:57am 12.27.22 Thank you Google translation. Same to you Justin:beer:
Advice on gel coat to centerboard thinwater at 7:52am 12.27.22 I have stripped the VC17 off my centerboard and plan to re-do the gel coat. I know that spraying wi
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose (3) CharlieSea at 7:39am 12.27.22 Ditto, the reply on the saildrive. They are easier, i.e cheaper for manufacturers but a pain for ow
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... Jacktar at 7:27am 12.27.22 another unrelated to boats and batteries but to cold.... we had three days of below freezing temp h
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... dLj at 7:18am 12.27.22 I agree, in my case its the charger. Both batteries (Sealed Lead Acid type) said 12.89 V but just
Raymarine Axiom tfox2069 at 7:05am 12.27.22 I just found an even better solution. There is a very slick company Yacht Devices. They make an int
Advice on gel coat to centerboard dlochner at 6:30am 12.27.22 If you spray gelcoat, you or someone will spend a lot of time sanding and polishing. If you brush ge
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... sailcapt340 at 4:23am 12.27.22 I agree, in my case its the charger. Both batteries (Sealed Lead Acid type) said 12.89 V but just d
Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring (1) gorkem at 3:52am 12.27.22 211858
Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring gorkem at 3:51am 12.27.22 Thanks for your replies. I have cut the wire until I find a good looking part. Still I can not read
Its funny Friday! kappykaplan at 2:40am 12.27.22 Und ein gutes neues jahr Same to you, Justin_NSA!:beer:
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... dLj at 10:09pm 12.26.22
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom BigEasy at 9:17pm 12.26.22 My questions: can you suggest where to look for a supplier of these struts? Call Beneteau USA
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom Mechone at 9:14pm 12.26.22 I have bought these many times for industrial applications in fact stainless and have never had one
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom wilf_r at 8:29pm 12.26.22 Thank you Mechone for your suggestions. I have a couple of follow-up questions. First, I think you'r
QUESTION twodzusfittings at 7:50pm 12.26.22 I had already thought about what Kings Gambit suggested, however that kind of search doesn't work. T
Boat shopping. Too heavy? Too light? dlochner at 7:27pm 12.26.22 My brother sails a J/30 out of Juneau and enjoys it quite a bit despite the light air they are stuc
Boat shopping. Too heavy? Too light? PaulK at 7:06pm 12.26.22 My brother sails a J/30 out of Juneau and enjoys it quite a bit despite the light air they are stuck
Nearly there pcharn01 at 6:53pm 12.26.22

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