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Sequitur in the Falklands Sequitur at 11:04am 02.16.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1610 I have added a new post to the blog at: To The Falklands
CAL-33 decal majjak2 at 11:01am 02.16.12 Cal 0/2902 I have owned a 1985 CAL 33 since July, 1986, and have sailed her from FL to the Bahamas and to VA an
tachometer needle bouncing gettinthere at 10:31am 02.16.12 Ask All Sailors 22/7281 At idle, the tach needle bounces quite a bit. The victron 601 will show a small negative i number. T
Vhf/fm Radio Splitters (1) twodzusfittings at 9:44am 02.16.12 Smaller Boats 20/7458 I am doing an upgrade on my boat and want to use the mast antenna for both the VHF and the FM radios
C27 Which Anchor Roller? trasel at 9:00am 02.16.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1894 how Do C27 Owners Drop Their Anchors? I Am A New Owner (2 Mos) Of A 1983 C27 Tall Rig And Launching
Head stool change John11936 at 8:12am 02.16.12 Mid-Size Boats 5/1226 I changing the stool out with all the hoses soon. The foot print on new stool is different, and will
Fuel Tank Leak John11936 at 8:02am 02.16.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1070 After cleaning my tank through the gauge access I striped out some of the screws. Can I just use a l
Jack Stands for Rent in the Tampa Bay Area carboman at 7:08am 02.16.12 Smaller Boats 2/2310 Does anyone know where to rent a set of 4 jack stands in the tampa area? I want to lift my Hunter
Boat Insurance rickk31 at 6:36am 02.16.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/2931 I am haveing trouble finding a insurance company that will insure a boat with hurricane coverage alo
Excessive Play in Rudder? Bowedtoothdoc at 4:17am 02.16.12 Big Boats 7/2383 I successfully got my Hunter 450 moved and am prepping her for a resplash. I have noticed about one
Acoustic Insulation for engine compartment brian3820 at 2:29am 02.16.12 Big Boats 5/3023 Hello all. As I restore and refit our 34 footer, I find that I need new acoustic insulation for the
H31 owners manual (1997 ish) (1) mghunter310 at 1:13am 02.16.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/3077 Just wondering if anyone had a owners manual for a Hunter 310 from around 1997 ? The resources se
Another Hells Gate question... Herco Dunlop at 11:19pm 02.15.12 Ask All Sailors 8/2547 I am at the Worlds Fair Marina and I am thinking of taking my 23 ft. ODay through Hells Gate, either
Up the Pocomoke River to Snow Hill, MD Fly_H23 at 8:41pm 02.15.12 Destinations 5/4976 Someday soon, I want to retrace a trip my Father took back in 1972, from the Chesapeake Bay up the P
Replacing the Rod Rigging David Popken at 7:23pm 02.15.12 Sabre Sailboats 1/4968 I am getting serious about buying a 1987 Sabre 38 CB. Some concerns about the age of the rod riggin
Push button AC breakers Brad on Vashon at 6:52pm 02.15.12 Catalina 30 7/1681 My main AC panel has push on/push off breakers-- not just push to reset. First time I've ever seen t
Yes I said lightning Bog13 at 5:55pm 02.15.12 Catalina 22 14/2367 Ok I have had a sailboat in 1988 get hit and blow a hole at the water line I had a pontoon get hit i
Luhrs Stops Production jimmcgee at 4:40pm 02.15.12 Ask All Sailors 21/5558 Luhrs Marine Group Stops Production Luhrs Marine Group - the builder of Silverton, Luhrs, Mainship
Thought this was funny. (1) kpgraci at 2:30pm 02.15.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2417 48558.vB
S2 8.5 Bilge Area Access Swan at 12:29pm 02.15.12 S2 33/8863 We've sold our Catalina 22' and are moving up to a 28-30'. I looked at an S2 8.5 and am considering

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Hunter 460 head sail running rigging sail sfbay at 7:05pm 10.31.22 What sail material did you install? Replaced my Dacron sails with off-shore cruising laminate sai
Winterizing question Justin_NSA at 7:03pm 10.31.22 To bypass the water heater, I used to just remove the hot and colder hoses (mine were gray plastic)
Fender covers- Yes or No? capta at 6:53pm 10.31.22 I always thought fender covers were to keep the fenders clean. When they get that black gunk on them
Saltwater hose to engine Richard19068 at 6:35pm 10.31.22 Can you insert 2 90degree bronze adapters where the bend is at? You may have to tie them down as th
Saltwater hose to engine Davidasailor26 at 6:07pm 10.31.22 I need a corrugated rubber hose that can tolerate extreme bends in 3/4". This hose is often markete
Macerator pump won't run. Terry Cox at 5:54pm 10.31.22 So I ran my Jabsco macerator pump dry for more than the recommended 15 seconds and it shut down. H
Saltwater hose to engine Terry Cox at 5:39pm 10.31.22 I need a corrugated rubber hose that can tolerate extreme bends in 3/4". Go to Defender.com and se
Refilling CNG Tank Terry Cox at 5:28pm 10.31.22 baking under sail is a real treat. soups and chowders are another of my favorites when under way.
Kudos to Peggy Hall - Installed Raritan Fresh Head no worries about contamination now SwanSong at 5:24pm 10.31.22 Just use the shower head flexible hose aimed at the toilet bowl. Fill. Flush. Rinse. Works for us f
New Legend 35 owner here. sail sfbay at 5:15pm 10.31.22 Boats, like rv's and vehicles do not have a checklist. Start by making an inventory of all your equi
New Legend 35 owner here. walmsleyc at 5:12pm 10.31.22 What year is your boat? Wht's going on with your chainplates? .. and you rudder bearings? Chris
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 Davidasailor26 at 5:09pm 10.31.22 It seems like, if I don't want to replace the sheave right now, then a synthetic rope with the cove
Macerator pump won't run. sail sfbay at 5:00pm 10.31.22 Is it on the toiletvor overboard discharge? If toilet, might be time to replace. Relatively easy rep
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 4:54pm 10.31.22 If the leak is at the seal face, then you will need to compress the billows. IF you do get some new
4.108 winterizing TimFromLI at 4:44pm 10.31.22 I would not use RV antifreeze (alcohol based) in my engine or AC system. You can use the pink stuff
Winterizing question TimFromLI at 4:36pm 10.31.22 I have a manifold with 5 valves to my 5 tanks. I put a shop vac on the water strainer to get all the
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM? JoeWhite at 4:34pm 10.31.22 My solution: I installed a magnet inside the through hull valve handle and a magnetic switch caulke
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 4:31pm 10.31.22 You may not be catching on to what the sages in here are trying to say to you. Stopping the leak by
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM? Tally Ho at 4:26pm 10.31.22 I can hear a different tone in my exhaust when I forget to open the cooling water thu hull. Also,
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 CShev at 4:25pm 10.31.22 Thanks both for the replies and the welcome! It seems like, if I don't want to replace the sheave r

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