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demand pump dlewis812 at 11:36am 07.13.11 Catalina 30 7/2170 the water pump sometimes works and sometimes doesn't (mostly never). will try to figure out if loos
Hawse Hole for Anchor Rode saildork at 10:35am 07.13.11 Catalina 22 2/1692 I am contemplating drilling a hawse hole in the forepeak that will allow me to hang the anchor from
Electric toilet - small holding tank EWARREN at 10:20am 07.13.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/3954 I want to switch to an electric toilet but my holding tank is only 12 gallons. Any recommendations?
Irwin keel composition and design nquigley at 9:46am 07.13.11 Irwin 1/4219 Sorry if this has been asked before - I'm having trouble finding an answer via Google searches. Do
H30 Gray Portlight Replacement Options malyea at 9:06am 07.13.11 The Cherubini Hunters 14/7352 The companionway/seahood removal and rebedding went well so now it's on to the Gray portlights...all
Odor when flushing or pumping out 43SabreAlegria at 9:03am 07.13.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/4745 Peggie, First let me say that I have learned a lot about sanitation systems by reading your book
I need suggestions for asymmetric spinnaker hardware (2) tkanzler at 8:35am 07.13.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/4218 My new-to-me 26X came with an asymmetric spinnaker (marked 26M on the label) and Chutescoop, plus pe
Horizon SL50 knotmeter - calibration lnikl at 8:16am 07.13.11 Ask All Sailors 3/2622 Does anyone know how one might calibrate a Horizon SL50 knotmeter? Mine shows about .9 kts low (I ju
Gear box shifter Richard Bryer at 7:44am 07.13.11 Big Boats 6/1754 I am trying to nail down a shifter/gearbox problem I have been experiencing. I think I have the link
Edson Wheel Brake for 260 rcaw at 7:36am 07.13.11 Smaller Boats 3/1525 Greetings, We purchase a 99 h260 last year with pedistal/wheel steering. One thing I have wanted
Replace Bimini - 37C (1983) tansey at 7:18am 07.13.11 The Cherubini Hunters 8/3978 Hi all, this is my first post here. We (husband and I) own a 37 cutter (1983) and we need to replac
fish finder / chart plotter jfrench at 6:33am 07.13.11 Catalina 22 2/1487 I'm starting to look at electronics for my boat and I am interested in these fish finder / chart plo
Oday 302 shower sump jokers819 at 6:22am 07.13.11 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2421 was wondering where this might be located and how to clean it out .May have gotten some bs from a re
Delrin bearings for jib furling gear CHEAP bustedrudder at 4:57am 07.13.11 Parts Search 0/3186 Had to replace the centering bushing on my Hood furling drum. While apart examined the delrin ball b
23.5 jib sheet av8erdunn at 4:43am 07.13.11 Smaller Boats 13/2721 On my 23.5 I have 3 jam cleats onthe starboard side but none on the port. I am guessing the 3 I have
Replace broken Cleat Pegfrayne at 4:31am 07.13.11 Smaller Boats 1/1281 I have a hunter 20 cica '83, with 7" Rubber cleats. I broke one and need to find a replacement, I do
Remaing fuel at different gauge reading Mark Juetten at 11:35pm 07.12.11 Big Boats 2/1568 Given the fact that the fuel tank on a 376 is irregular in shape and the fuel gauge is mounted at th
2QM15 engine fuse size David W at 11:01pm 07.12.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/3859 Greetings folks, I'm hoping someone can help me. I need to replace the fuse in my Yanmar 2QM15 engin
Cup Holders (2) James Eastwood at 10:31pm 07.12.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/2031 We could never find cups that would sit properly in the standard Hunter holders so I added a modific
a little upgrade for the babe (8) Douglast at 10:27pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 15/3919 The wife and i gave the old 1974 gal some new life by removing the old shag carpet from everywhere;

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Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Scott T-Bird at 10:48am 10.04.22
Pleasant Surprise/Docking (2) rgranger at 10:44am 10.04.22 ^^^ This! Describes my typical docking scenario at our inland Idaho slip. Our H260 water ballast
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? Scott T-Bird at 10:39am 10.04.22 Anecdotally, I had a concrete block for a mooring that weighed about 1,350 lbs (3' x 2' x 1.5') to s
1970 Lofland snipe? sail-craft inc. (1) rgranger at 10:33am 10.04.22 Looks like a fun ride
It's groundhog day mschreib1 at 10:30am 10.04.22 Bit of a weird title for a post, but very appropriate. Come aboard the boat. Take groceries out of
1970 Lofland snipe? sail-craft inc. rgranger at 10:30am 10.04.22 Here is an article titled "Snipe Rigging 101" https://www.snipe.org/articles-advices-and-education/
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Johann at 10:30am 10.04.22 Very good point ... you've got me thinking that the only thing I really need to do is set up the ba
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? Scott T-Bird at 10:17am 10.04.22 Not even close to enough. Basically, you are making it with concrete that weighs 150 pcf. Your blo
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? NYSail at 10:16am 10.04.22
Protecting Gel Coat from Towing Straps LloydB at 10:14am 10.04.22 In addition to the twist just for grins you might try getting some clingy Saran wrap and putting it
Replace standing rigging H49 T J Furstenau at 10:13am 10.04.22 Not meaning to stir up jealousy, but sitting here on Lake Ontario.. my standing rigging will last l
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Scott T-Bird at 9:54am 10.04.22
transmission when sailing (2) GeorgeC at 9:53am 10.04.22 I own a 1983 O'Day with a Universal 5416 engine and a Hurth gearbox. I put my transmission in rever
ODay 322 or 302 - Replace wire in mast while standing? (2) Tin Kicker at 9:50am 10.04.22 Found this in a Facebook post for a 302 so it ought to be the same. Putting it here for others to fi
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Scott T-Bird at 9:46am 10.04.22 I don't see a need to change out your ST6002 control head. You mentioned additional functions but
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Scott T-Bird at 9:45am 10.04.22
1970 Lofland snipe? sail-craft inc. shemandr at 9:39am 10.04.22 Congrats! It looks like a nice boat. I've never sailed a snipe but learned to sail on a15' centerb
Pleasant Surprise/Docking h2o_snow at 9:26am 10.04.22 Thanks sir. Agreed! I love backing into slips - its like parallel parking as we are set up for a s
Pleasant Surprise/Docking kappykaplan at 9:08am 10.04.22 I'm solo most of the time and always reverse into the slip. I have a pair of spring lines on the po
Pleasant Surprise/Docking h2o_snow at 8:57am 10.04.22 The most challenging docking is entering a double-wide slip where you must tie to a windward finger.

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