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Companion Hatch Cover Gudenuph at 10:38am 08.02.11 Day Sailers 3/1992 Hi All Can the sliding companion hatch cover be removed without removing the rails/slides on an O'Da
Stanchion base damage tgeardino2 at 9:48am 08.02.11 Big Boats 4/2166 My wife and I currently own a 2000 Hunter 340, Love our boat. During a recent sailing vacation, whil
Dedicated starting power ancientmariner at 9:30am 08.02.11 Ask All Sailors 31/5194 I have just replaced my (two) batteries with Trojan group 31 deep cycle. I would like to be able to
Toilet Paper Craig2up at 9:17am 08.02.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 18/14301 Hi Peggy What's the deal with toilet paper? We have an electric macerating Jabsco toilet and using f
Blue Hull Cherubini 30? RichLan at 8:20am 08.02.11 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2045 While sanding the hull on my 82 Hunter 30, it appears to that the original gel coat color is blue. D
5411 Sea Water Strainer Location? Blue Hull at 8:09am 08.02.11 Catalina 30 3/2194 I have an '81 C-30 with the 5411 diesel. When I purchased the boat this Spring there was a budget wa
Running engine compartment blower when under way Rick486 at 3:32am 08.02.11 Ask All Sailors 40/15729 All: I come from an Atomic 4 background in my first sailboat and I ran the engine blower religiously
Raymarine C90W interface to my OS/Mac for Nav. StellaBlue at 1:48am 08.02.11 Ask All Sailors 8/3452 Does anyone have any recommendations for Nav. software for the OS system that they are currently usi
C-30 Repower Advice Dream Chaser at 6:08pm 08.01.11 Catalina 30 30/9527 Hello, I have a 1984 Catalina 30 and was told today that I need to repower!! I had my injectors and
Where can I find an emergency tiller for a 34 pcjrusso at 6:04pm 08.01.11 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1816 Hi all, I am the new owner of a 1982 Oday 34. and we LOVE IT. We upgraded from a Catalina 27.. Do
Sea Anchor or Engine jrocheleau at 5:51pm 08.01.11 Bigger Boats 3/1967 In heavy weather (winds > 50 mph), do you prefer weathering the storm on a sea anchor or underpower?
Cradle Plans for Hunter (deep keel) 31 (1984) Tip-Sea at 4:05pm 08.01.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1153 I am looking for plans for a cradle for my deep keel 1984 hunter 31 sailboat that I recently purchas
Auto tiller Conrad151 at 3:43pm 08.01.11 Catalina 22 5/2697 I have an 1987 c-22 swing keel and would like a little help at the helm. I have read a little about
Alas..my poor tiller for I knew it not well.... (1) bobcatflip at 2:49pm 08.01.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/4501 New Sailor Bob here..went out to my mooring for a day of sailing and my tiller apparently decided to
Engine overheating in narrow channel surrounded by boats Jared1048 at 2:15pm 08.01.11 Mid-Size Boats 10/2488 Hopefully your weekend sailing wasnt like mine... While out in a narrow channel with dozens of boa
Fuel System Problems Captain Dick at 1:54pm 08.01.11 Big Boats 12/3095 Own a Hunter 2005 46LE with the standard Yanmar engine package and 100 gallon fuel tank. When motor
Difficult to maintain speed upwind Captain Dick at 1:45pm 08.01.11 Big Boats 4/1586 We sail a 2005 46LE on Lake Michigan and love it. However our ability to sail close to the wind is n
Mast Raising System Part Needed Okie Dokie at 12:22pm 08.01.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1272 I dropped the shackle that attaches the line leading from the mast raising system to the mast. Of co
"Reefing Madness"--Angst revisited (1) rognvald at 11:50am 08.01.11 Ask All Sailors 8/3493 Bill and Tim, I hope this file comes through showing the reefing system. Thanks, Ron
Sunbrella teacher63 at 11:38am 08.01.11 Smaller Boats 4/1593 This is going to be about dumbest question ever, but does anyone know what side faces out on Sunbr

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Sleeping in the Walmart Parking Lot Brian D at 6:17am 10.21.22 One cannot just pull into any Walmart, or for that matter public parking lot, and assume that overni
EV's vs Ian dlochner at 6:13am 10.21.22 As others have said, LiFePO4 batteries are a different chemistry and are pretty safe. The concern fo
Sailboat with Original Engine - Ya or Nay? smo10018 at 6:12am 10.21.22 Yes I agree recognizing a new engine or major rebuild is something to keep in mind with such an old
EV's vs Ian dLj at 6:11am 10.21.22 wondered why anyone would put them in a boat. Just curious as to what others might think. Given t
EV's vs Ian Johann at 6:06am 10.21.22 I think Tesla and other EV manufacturers are headed towards using LFP for safety and longevity reaso
Sleeping in the Walmart Parking Lot JBP-PA at 6:03am 10.21.22 You should also look into using the small town, municipal camgrounds. They are often free. Run by
Sailboat with Original Engine - Ya or Nay? Scott T-Bird at 6:02am 10.21.22 If you are buying a boat that has an engine that has an age of 40 to 50 years, I would expect that t
EV's vs Ian dLj at 6:00am 10.21.22 Tesla uses 3 different chemistries (according to google): The three main cathode types in Tesla EVs:
EV's vs Ian Johann at 5:53am 10.21.22 Those EV batteries are a different chemistry than the LiFePO4 (LFP) batteries typically used on boat
H19 (1994) Standing Rigging - Mast Foot Not Level Crazy Dave Condon at 4:41am 10.21.22 @OceanAnarchy The original design of your boat was from me given to Hunter. You were sent a privat
Shore power questions Davidasailor26 at 4:27am 10.21.22 This is my first boat, so I was expecting some sort of crossover ability between the AC and DC pane
Shore power questions PhilC at 4:19am 10.21.22 That is the #1 most important thing in the electrical department of your boat. Without an AC charg
Shore power questions PhilC at 4:17am 10.21.22 I'd find it hard to believe that you don't have an AC battery charger. Could the PO have removed it
Shore power questions PhilC at 4:15am 10.21.22 Those are very debatable comments . I haven't used an AC charger in 12 years or more and my two mid
Shore power questions PhilC at 4:12am 10.21.22 That is the #1 most important thing in the electrical department of your boat. Without an AC charg
Sleeping in the Walmart Parking Lot Hayden Watson at 11:48pm 10.20.22 The second night after I took delivery of my brand new 40' class A from the factory, I had a reserva
Suggestions for restoring Teak paneling and cabinetry on Lancer 27 James Chamberlain at 9:51pm 10.20.22 I'll try for sure. After getting a small splinter just from putting my hand against the exterior wa
Shore power questions Richard19068 at 8:48pm 10.20.22 That is the #1 most important thing in the electrical department of your boat. Without an AC charg
Suggestions for restoring Teak paneling and cabinetry on Lancer 27 Leeward Rail at 8:44pm 10.20.22 Post photos once done!
1 gallon paint can pour spouts Richard19068 at 8:20pm 10.20.22 Air is 79% nitrogen... your positive results are more likely from the fact that you are displacing

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