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autopilot refit seabee1 at 12:40pm 03.28.11 Other Sailboats 1/2115 I will be installing a new Raymarine smart pilot X-5 wheel as a replacement for my old ST4000 that h
Tiller to Wheel Conversion windcat at 12:39pm 03.28.11 Catalina 30 22/20409 My husband wants to convert our 1978 Catalina 30 from a tiller to a wheel. The boat has always been
Missing Styrofoam in bulkheads yzfr1 at 12:38pm 03.28.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/2786 Hello everyone. I am new hear and I have a question. I am looking at a 1980 MacGregor 22 to buy an
6 Dead Dolphins On Massachusetts Beaches Soundbounder at 12:29pm 03.28.11 Sails Call Lounge 1/5182 The Associated Press is reporting that 6 young dolphins have recently turned up dead on Massachusett
Replacing Center Board On O'day 23 1974.... Robert Epps at 12:19pm 03.28.11 Ask An Oday Owner 3/2535 Any advice on getting the pin out of the Cast Iron Keel??
Conbraco thru-hull tool Snotter at 11:58am 03.28.11 Ask All Sailors 3/2298 Does anyone know if the groco thru-hull tool will accomodate conbraco thru-hulls? I believe this si
Sail related things to do around New York City? DannyS at 11:47am 03.28.11 Ask All Sailors 3/1793 I have a trip to New York City at the end of May and was just wondering if there are any interesting
Hunter 35 (85/88) John6061 at 11:39am 03.28.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2694 Would like opinions on above boat and what to look out for Thanks
Sailrite Catalog Ron20324 at 11:14am 03.28.11 Ask All Sailors 10/4836 The 2011 Sailrite catalog came in the mail today. With 256 pages, I'm sure it is the largest one eve
Stern ladder on Hunter 23 Bill Leathen at 10:07am 03.28.11 Smaller Boats 3/2336 If it ever warms up in Wisconsin, I am planning to mount a stern ladder on the transom of my Hunter
Air Conditioning Ted5612 at 9:49am 03.28.11 Big Boats 3/1634 Hello, I have a 1987 Legend 37 that we are adding A/C . Does anyone out there know where Hunter inst
Gas Tank (outboard) location PapaJack at 9:41am 03.28.11 Day Sailers 8/6315 Just moved from 23 to 1977 25'. On 23 there was a seperate Lazerete for portable fuel tank for outbo
2000 Hunter 270 Opinions HeelHead at 8:31am 03.28.11 Ask All Sailors 6/3020 Hi All, Anybody have experince with a Hunter 270 w/ in-board diesel? It looks like a good boat. It
Anti-fouling mistake? Ed Schenck at 8:04am 03.28.11 The Cherubini Hunters 16/3188 I went to WM on Saturday and picked up supplies including the anti-fouling: http://www.westmarine.co
H-23 Forestay Length fleetswell at 8:00am 03.28.11 Smaller Boats 5/3200 Hi All. I need some help with forestay on my Hunter 23. When I purchased her a CDI roller furler h
365 Pilothouse Opinion budcurtis at 7:31am 03.28.11 Pearson 1/2195 Has anyone have any good/bad words/experiences with the Pearson Pilothouse. My wife and I have been
Garmin gps routes yardwork43 at 7:07am 03.28.11 Ask All Sailors 27/5219 I updated my gps to a Garmin 536. Now I find out that Garmin's gps routes will not allow you to foll
Stuffing box wrenches Snotter at 6:17am 03.28.11 Ask All Sailors 16/5725 I need two stuffing box wrenches: 2" and 2 1/8". I can find the 2" wrench online but not the 2 1/8"
2000 Hunter 270 Opinions HeelHead at 5:47am 03.28.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/4169 Hi All, I am considering a 2000 270 with an in-board. It has a wing keel and a lot of extras. Does
Mast Stepping System for a H280 parkermcc at 5:04am 03.28.11 Mid-Size Boats 4/2526 I am looking at a H280 and have been reading all the great information provide on this site ... Grea

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New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 10:22am 08.21.22 I did let off the topping lift about a foot and that greatly improved the shape of the sail. As for
old boat needs metal holder to step mast into rgranger at 10:15am 08.21.22 I have zoomed in on your pics and I don't see any sign that you had a tabernackle through bolted on
old boat needs metal holder to step mast into (1) rgranger at 10:09am 08.21.22 Actually I think you have a more traditional setup. It looks to me like you have a wooden square ma
old boat needs metal holder to step mast into Kandydisbar at 10:05am 08.21.22 Not knowing anything of the boat it is difficult to guess what the original was, here's a picture o
old boat needs metal holder to step mast into (4) Kandydisbar at 10:04am 08.21.22 Here are pics. Yes, tabernacle is what I need. Will try to get pics of the hole inside.
Sulfur odor in boat hot water system Ralph Johnstone at 10:03am 08.21.22 It comes with age Yes, but within limits. Beyond those limits comes senility o_O !
old boat needs metal holder to step mast into (1) Calif. Ted at 9:46am 08.21.22 Not knowing anything of the boat it is difficult to guess what the original was, here's a picture of
old boat needs metal holder to step mast into Kandydisbar at 9:42am 08.21.22 If you post a picture of the boat from several angles someone on the forum may know it. Also, since
old boat needs metal holder to step mast into Kandydisbar at 9:33am 08.21.22 The make and model should be on the title, registration or coast guard documentation for the boat.
old boat needs metal holder to step mast into shemandr at 9:32am 08.21.22 If you post a picture of the boat from several angles someone on the forum may know it. Also, since
Main Engine Vented Loop senang at 9:23am 08.21.22 I did away with the vacuum breaker vent in the engine room. Vetus has a model where the vented loop
old boat needs metal holder to step mast into Leeward Rail at 9:15am 08.21.22 Cand upload photos to help figure this out. Please do upload photos. Your description is horrible
dock neighbour's shore power cord? Davidasailor26 at 9:15am 08.21.22 The screwball homemade adapter is gone and the yellow (and pink) extension cords are still there (
Fuel gauge sender senang at 9:12am 08.21.22 I record eng hrs at fill up. Every evening New eng hrs - Fill up eng hrs = Tank hours. Knowing hourl
Radar Repair JamesG161 at 9:07am 08.21.22 My Raymarine Radar did same thing when the Battery Supply voltage dropped below a thresh hold Voltag
Shoe Goo - for PVC dinghy repair Brian D at 9:04am 08.21.22 What is the clear material of the patch? Vinyl window material? That is two layers of Shoe Goo. Fi
Sulfur odor in boat hot water system dlochner at 9:01am 08.21.22 Such a unique grasp of the obvious :thumbup: . It comes with age and experience. :cool:
dock neighbour's shore power cord? Richard19068 at 8:55am 08.21.22 Do I correctly understand you to say the marina removed the screwball homemade adapter ? @Crusty O
Sulfur odor in boat hot water system Ralph Johnstone at 8:49am 08.21.22 Why bother draining it Just USE it.;) Just get in the habit of using the hot faucet all the time ev
Sulfur odor in boat hot water system Tally Ho at 8:37am 08.21.22 Why bother draining it Just USE it.;) Just get in the habit of using the hot faucet all the time

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