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Keel Support jasagarf at 9:01am 11.16.11 Catalina 22 13/3153 Just put a lift in my slip. Was anticipating buying a larger boat in the future so I bought a lot m
How well does the in-mast furler work? therobesons at 8:55am 11.16.11 Big Boats 6/3171 We are looking at a 1999 Hunter 420 with in mast furler. We had a boat with an in boom and it was h
Capsizing? twodzusfittings at 8:41am 11.16.11 Smaller Boats 8/1942 How eay is it to capsize a 25.5 with a shallow fixed keel? Reason I ask is that this passed Monday I
Best new thru hulls and sea cocks? Ternang at 8:33am 11.16.11 The Cherubini Hunters 10/3728 We are new owners of a 1980 30' Hunter and have had an exciting summer of sailing after certificatio
1981 Hunter 30 side ports bommers at 8:12am 11.16.11 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1608 Hi - was looking for replacement screens and gaskets for side windows for my 1981 Hunter 30, but not
Stern tube and Cutlass Bearing (1) Weasel at 7:26am 11.16.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/3927 I have a 331, 2004 vintage. I have 200 hours on her and she is lovingly kept. I am taking her out of
Lexan / Plexi thickness on Midship Hatch?? Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 6:54am 11.16.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1067 We have noticed cracks on the midship hatch cover and have decided to get a replacement ready. Woul
More H37C battery wiring. (3) Ed Schenck at 6:22am 11.16.11 The Cherubini Hunters 14/2071 Yesterday I took the alternator off of the motor to get a good look at the wiring. This project to
A Skipper's Dream Outlives His Beloved 'Petrel' Soundbounder at 6:08am 11.16.11 Ask All Sailors 4/3935
Hatch Screens for 336 rachelmackenzie at 4:59am 11.16.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1051 Our 336 is missing the large hatch screens that originally came with the boat. Does anyone know wher
Mass Maritime Academy 2011 Boat Auction Soundbounder at 1:22am 11.16.11 Ask All Sailors 0/2116 I have no vested interest in this....just wanted to pass the info along. Mass Maritime Academy 20
CATALINA 387, Hull No. 1, best dinghy davits-Avon 310 RIB? ddrdbrooks at 10:14pm 11.15.11 Big Boats 4/3596 Help from all of you Catalina owners, please: I have a Catalina 387 (2003) and want to install the
Sucking Racor Dry SteveB at 7:25pm 11.15.11 Big Boats 10/2944 Bottom Line: My Yanmar 3GMF runs long enough (10 - 20 minutes) to suck the fuel out of the Rancor fi
Burping Coolant System lehigh375 at 6:29pm 11.15.11 Ask All Sailors 3/2090 I changed my coolant today. Drained out as much of the old Dex Cool and flushed the system. I refi
mold rlrmystic at 6:18pm 11.15.11 Mid-Size Boats 7/1961 Hi, I have a mold problem and assume I'm not alone... The vinyl which is adhered to walls is turnin
PVC frame for a winter cover Nelsonhow at 6:15pm 11.15.11 Mid-Size Boats 10/9161 A friend asked if I knew of a good article on how to build a PVC frame for a winter cover. I remembe
Replacement Floor Mat Jeff Dunham at 5:33pm 11.15.11 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2399 Am refurbishing my '81 H30 and need to find a source for the precut, non-skid floor that sits in the
Hatch screens for 1995 336 rachelmackenzie at 5:16pm 11.15.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1310 I'm looking to purchase new screens for the two large hatches on our 1995 336--over the V-berth and
Can I cut the fiberglass lip for access to stanchion nuts pcjrusso at 3:14pm 11.15.11 Ask All Sailors 20/3732 I have a new to me 1982 Oday 34. I have it inside cold winter storage to give me more working time o
solid boom vang question mortyd at 2:21pm 11.15.11 Catalina 30 15/11683 i've been thinking about a solid boom vang to eiiminate the topping lift but my rigger says that eve

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Warped Rudder sbrogden at 12:47pm 11.23.22 Cedar is what I plan on using.
40 ft hunter electrical Stu Jackson at 12:47pm 11.23.22 or the stupid ground switch that Beneteau installs. Which reminds me of this that the OP may not b
Warped Rudder rgranger at 12:46pm 11.23.22
Bent Roller Furler / Storage for winter Tally Ho at 12:35pm 11.23.22 The worst part of the straightened section would be trying to get the sail raised up,through that se
Aux fuel tank on H50 CliveCollett at 12:29pm 11.23.22 I own a 49 with the extra fuel tank!! It is on the starboard side under the floor in the galley inst
Do you like Pocket Yachts Qorgyle at 12:28pm 11.23.22 We buy the boats that will serve our purposes and are (almost) affordable. Our purposes are as indi
Painting over sanded non-skid surface JBP-PA at 11:58am 11.23.22 If the existing surface is glossy between the grit, you can "key" it/rough it with a wire brush
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Alan Gomes at 11:06am 11.23.22 The heavy crack under the hatch is an indication there may be serious problems with the boat overa
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Ralph Johnstone at 10:49am 11.23.22 What is that thing about not getting attached to a boat when shopping... Almost as bad as buying
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Don S/V ILLusion at 10:36am 11.23.22 Good to know. Thanks. Broker made it sound like was that was golden! another mistake boat buyers
Painting over sanded non-skid surface CharlieCot at 10:22am 11.23.22 That's what I am thinking......
Warped Rudder sbrogden at 10:22am 11.23.22 I am going to try and unwarp the old rudder. If that doesn't work, I'll build one. Many thanks for y
Warped Rudder JBP-PA at 10:20am 11.23.22 Yea, it's difficult if you have to buy wood at the big box store. You can use red oak, but you have
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Syl at 10:12am 11.23.22 and (lack of) rust or soot are not good indicators of anything. Good to know. Thanks. Broker made
winterizing puzzle George Braun at 9:57am 11.23.22 thanks to all for the suggestions and input. The guy hired to winterize the 3YM30 has gotten it don
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Don S/V ILLusion at 9:53am 11.23.22 What is that thing about not getting attached to a boat when shopping... the biggest mistake boat
Racing rule questions Scott T-Bird at 9:52am 11.23.22 Oh boo! ;) That's not winning like a man ... that's scurrying around the track like a rodent in a
winterizing puzzle Terry Cox at 9:30am 11.23.22 Hi George. Had a similar problem with our Onan Genset Kubota diesel awhile ago. Would start, but onl
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Syl at 9:06am 11.23.22 Engine was in great condition. Low hours. Almost no rust and no black soot in the compartment. Y
winterizing puzzle Claude L.-Auger at 8:51am 11.23.22 Easy way to check if problem lies with fuel pump, air or contaminated fuel filter is to get a jerry

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