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Navionics for Android issues? sinnettc at 2:39pm 03.03.12 Ask All Sailors 6/2250 I downloaded the US ' Canada version of Navionics to my Droid X last night. So far I'm not very hap
First Faint Flutter Don Guillette at 1:00pm 03.03.12 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/7091 I was talking this morning with a Florida sailor (Fort Myers). He was telling me that when closehaul
Adjust Rigging flyalot at 12:42pm 03.03.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1947 My backstay and upper side stays seem to loose on a 90 Mac 26. What is the proper tension by feel. I
bow tow eye Paul T Davies at 12:40pm 03.03.12 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1331 I have a 72 19' O'day. The tow eye along with 2" of the bolt broke off. Looks like the easiest thi
centerboard pivot bolt replacement Paul T Davies at 12:28pm 03.03.12 Day Sailers 5/5846 I have a 72 19' O'day. Water is leaking from the seal on one side of the pivot bolt. I have purhch
Hunter 336 - New Sails Dmac336 at 12:15pm 03.03.12 Big Boats 7/3754 Going to need replacement sails over the next year or so and am thinking of changing layout. Curren
Movin On Up ken/seadreams at 12:13pm 03.03.12 Smaller Boats 4/1532 Will be moving on up from an 89 MacGregor 26D to a H260, can anyone tell me why Hunter discontinued
Anti Fouling help djplatt at 8:57am 03.03.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1317 Does anyone know of a hard anti-fouling paint suitable for use in the Great Lakes. I have previousl
vacation boat exchange; Newport RI for So CA phassel at 8:14am 03.03.12 Ask All Sailors 0/1425 We'd like to do a vacation trade: our sailboat in Newport RI for a sailboat (or condo) in the Santa
Jib telltales Quoddy at 8:13am 03.03.12 Ask All Sailors 14/4110
Source for Posting a Propeller from an MD7A Sitala at 7:59am 03.03.12 S2 2/1341 Wanting to advertise a propeller -we had to switch to right handed prop. Is there a good place for t
Serious Cavitation/Vibration Issues Sitala at 7:55am 03.03.12 S2 1/1229 We have been dealing with a severe vibration with our S2 since we re-powered from a Volvo MD7A to a
Cruising Again Roger Long at 7:36am 03.03.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 10/5311
Rigging Dimensions Database unbusted67 at 6:49am 03.03.12 Cal 0/2914 I am looking for info on rigging dimensions and lengths for my 1983 Cal 35 but have so far come up e
Carpet Removal - Cabin interior titlestdan at 5:43am 03.03.12 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1498 I need to replace the carpet above the V berth"s and inside Cabin on my 1982 Hunter . Does anyone
Air conditioning a 23.5 av8erdunn at 5:29am 03.03.12 Smaller Boats 6/2281 Has anyone put ac on a 23.5? I saw the one person who done it in the owner mods section but I want
Victron BMV 602 or 600? DinoKanuck at 4:53am 03.03.12 Ask All Sailors 4/2446 Ahoy from Frosty Canada: The skinny... If we spend an extra $50 to buy a Victron BMV 602 over a
Estuarium? Shoaldrafter at 1:40am 03.03.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 0/1587 Roger, So, you are checking out: http://www.pamlico.com/nce Lots of docking... lots of bugs in
rigging a topping lift abruzzi at 10:10pm 03.02.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/4529 just curious, if I rig up a real topping lift for the boom to replace the pig tail, is there any rea
Funny fact about early Hunters (2) DianaOfBurlington at 8:05pm 03.02.12 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2330 I just posted this to my boat's blog about an impressive discovery. This ought to end a few argumen

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It's never easy. Autopilot install. Tally Ho at 4:46pm 12.05.22 I started installing a Raymarine autopilot on my 2008 Beneteau today. The 1st thing I ran into wa
It's never easy. Autopilot install. SycloneDriver at 4:39pm 12.05.22 Good news. I went to the boat today and discovered that I have a GOIOT pedestal and 22mm spokes. T
Replace Lifelines Dalliance at 4:33pm 12.05.22 I used a good local rigger to make my new lifelines. Price was very reasonable. Did not want to ha
Hunter 386 freshwater tank sending unit help (1) BroncoJohn at 4:09pm 12.05.22 Would the white block that came unglued from the tank cause the sensor to malfunction? Hopping I can
Buying an overseas vessel...Registration Questions dLj at 3:58pm 12.05.22 The UK is no longer part of the EU. Bear that in mind. There will now be notable differences purchas
Boat yard suggestion smokey73 at 3:40pm 12.05.22 You might try Marsh Harbor Boat Works in Beaufort SC. You might also try the marina on Dataw Island
Help me understand my DC charging/depletion Davidasailor26 at 3:33pm 12.05.22
Boat yard suggestion Davidasailor26 at 3:22pm 12.05.22 Paging @rgranger who might have some insight for that area.
Replacing control cables. Justin_NSA at 3:18pm 12.05.22 I replaced both cables on a 1994 33.5. Had to take out steering chain to get cables in and replaced
Boat yard suggestion JamesG161 at 3:13pm 12.05.22 The further South you dry dock it, the less winterization needed. Many spots in Florida. Jim...
Hood Seafurl 700 Parts SFS at 3:13pm 12.05.22 Sent you a PM.
Can anyone identify this pump? (1) JamesG161 at 3:04pm 12.05.22 this one is a bargain on E-Slay....
PacificNW Weather... WINTER STORMS coming to a place you live. kappykaplan at 2:53pm 12.05.22 Note his foul weather gear is on now. :plus:
Lateen Sail Question, I'm Sure There's a Reason kappykaplan at 2:53pm 12.05.22 With all due respect, I think you should start a new thread. :plus:
Ignition key will not insert into the ignition. dlochner at 2:48pm 12.05.22 Sometimes a tab from a beer can pop top will work too. :beer: Boat keys are not all that secure or
Ignition key will not insert into the ignition. ggrizzard at 2:25pm 12.05.22 In the meantime, try a very small screw driver (one that fits a #4 slotted head screw) as if it were
handheld VHf? Orbweaver at 2:25pm 12.05.22 The OP ended up with a Standard Horizon HX870 in blue. :)
Hunter 386 freshwater tank sending unit help ice breaker at 2:23pm 12.05.22 Looks like the old snake river stuff. On our boat the foil had come unglued from the side of the ta
Hunter 386 freshwater tank sending unit help BroncoJohn at 2:17pm 12.05.22 Great feedback! They look like a great alternative without having to install float sensors.
Can anyone identify this pump? Scubagirl62 at 2:13pm 12.05.22 You might want to talk to someone at an RV camper dealership or Camper World.

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