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Head odor spunky13 at 6:20pm 10.10.10 Ask All Sailors 18/3950 Lately any time the head is flushed we get a terrible smell. I figured it was due to the raw water
What is your favorite Boat at the Annapolis Show? Salty at 6:17pm 10.10.10 Ask All Sailors 31/8093 I attended the show on Saturday. I think this is the most crowded show I have seen over the years.
We love our new Caliber 40lrc Tim R. at 5:53pm 10.10.10 Ask All Sailors 7/5205 We went out sailing this weekend. Headed to one of our local spots on Saturday sailing in a steady
Looking to learn. Rosco at 5:07pm 10.10.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1535 Hey folks, My name is Rosco and have been interested in learning the ropes of sailing. I was just h
CDI Flex Furler storage jblersch at 4:38pm 10.10.10 Smaller Boats 3/1524 I've just pulled my 240 out for the winter (sad day). This is my first season with this boat, so my
Rudder post leak?? Oak Island Guy at 4:09pm 10.10.10 Seidelmann 3/2764 Hi..I have an S25 anybody ever develop a leak in the stern @ the rudder post???..Getting a slow tric
1986 First 435E - Transmission lotustcs at 2:32pm 10.10.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/2235 Quick question......What transmission and ratio were supplied with a 1986 First 435E Perkins 4108?
Electric start Merc has alternator? Gudenuph at 1:38pm 10.10.10 Ask All Sailors 6/1842 Can anyone tell me if a 10 year old Merc 9.9, 2-cycle with an electric start has an alternator as st
Also thinking about purchasing an S2 8.0B Pocono at 12:47pm 10.10.10 S2 5/11727 Hi, I'm thinking about purchasing an S2 8.0B. I had one of the early S2 7.9M in 1981 (hull #15), w
shaft strut spec Larry D West at 11:49am 10.10.10 The Cherubini Hunters 4/2084 Looking for the spec on prop shaft strut for 30'- 1983 hunter.
cockpit tables SpongeRob at 11:29am 10.10.10 Mid-Size Boats 3/1445 Has anyone on a newer Hunter 33 ever removed the cockpit tables without losing the integrity of the
Dodger Frame Repair gpd955 at 10:58am 10.10.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1898 Hello All, Went to the boat the other day and found that the dodger frame had ripped from the cabi
Need blue water feedback on a 38' -1983 cherrycreek at 9:26am 10.10.10 Big Boats 1/4287 I'm considering buying a Catalina 38 located in annapolis, and iintend to sail and keep in the Virgi
CE certificate ??????? at 9:05am 10.10.10 Pearson 0/1355 How do I acquire a CE certificate for europe? Shipped and sailed a Pearson 30 to Greece decided to s
What kind of insulation for inside of a freezer searching 4 paradise at 8:32am 10.10.10 Ask All Sailors 21/8727 Hi, We are considering insulating the built-in box freezer on a 42 Hunter. Considering that you
Mainsail won't raise jimtidwell at 8:23am 10.10.10 Catalina 310 6/2401 I just got this boat - a Catalina 310. I've been sailing an older, simpler model for a while. Anyw
Hunter 31 Running Rigging DPEYTON at 7:17am 10.10.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/3464 I recently purchased a 1986 Hunter 31. The way the ruuning rigging is set up does not seem correct.
Staying warm in the cock pit walter Reid at 6:21am 10.10.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1656 I own a new 49 Ben and i was woundering what has been the best config as far as frame and canvas for
Building Canvas Boat Cover rajhnsn at 4:53am 10.10.10 Bigger Boats 0/1423 My brother-in-law has contributed to the repairs and work of our Oday 35 so much that I consider him
Replacing Motor Mounts truckman at 1:36am 10.10.10 Catalina 310 3/1903 Anyone have any experience replacing Motor Mounts. I plan on doing the aft two or maybe all 4. I c

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Add midship cleat to Vision 32? Tally Ho at 4:02pm 04.20.22 Here is a good video showing the technique. 110882884 Where you bring the line back to the boat (i.
Stainless steel washers in electrical circuits dLj at 3:59pm 04.20.22 This is one reason why I am glad I currently don't often deal with the public. If they know better
41' sailboat dry storage for long term (months) DIY? dLj at 3:43pm 04.20.22 I see no one has answered you. I don't have an answer either, I'm actually on the East Coast. I will
Advice on gelcoat delamination on keel rgranger at 3:42pm 04.20.22
Fresh water flush dlochner at 3:33pm 04.20.22 How does the toilet know whether the water at the supply is fresh or salt? What difference does it
Dimensions for a Catalina 28 Tall rig Stu Jackson at 3:31pm 04.20.22 @Justin_NSA , it is not a Hunter. It is a Catalina 28.
Fresh water flush Stu Jackson at 3:16pm 04.20.22 What difference does it make if the supply is pressurized? Wouldn't that just help the toilet pump
Anchor locker leaks jviss at 3:13pm 04.20.22 Wow, a very interesting thread, and well written, detailed posts from all afflicted. Thanks. I don
Ship/Maintenance log book Rjm st.petersburg at 3:11pm 04.20.22 The spreadsheet seems to be the best way for me. I will get my son to set them up, then I can update
Anchor woes (1) jviss at 2:47pm 04.20.22 That is goofy! Is the chain locker isolated from the cabin, and does it have a drain? Could be no,
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor jviss at 2:41pm 04.20.22 Appears that the load on the alternator was stalling my engine. Where can I claim my prize? :) (
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor Building a boat at 2:02pm 04.20.22 Back from vacation and spent a day chasing wiring. Alternator connects directly to House bank batte
Advice on gelcoat delamination on keel dmax at 1:53pm 04.20.22 Catalinas don't have gelcoat/fiberglass over their keels, just plain lead (alloy). It looks like may
Dimensions for a Catalina 28 Tall rig Justin_NSA at 1:45pm 04.20.22 More rigging data in the downloads section https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloads/Hunter_28_375150
Tahatsu 6hp Sailpro for my Hunter 240 Crazy Dave Condon at 1:43pm 04.20.22 To answer the question about motor hookups from the shift and throttle cables, Tohatsu had easy quic
Epic Fail (1) shemandr at 1:41pm 04.20.22 This screen shot from Chart of Peconic Bay. Note the power cable across the Cold Spring Pond Inlet.
Dimensions for a Catalina 28 Tall rig (1) brazenarticle at 1:06pm 04.20.22 Hello Flando - the specifications from the manual are 1/4 inch 1x19 wire and a 3/8 in diameter pin.
Yanmar 4JH3E Prop- RPM at full load (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:02pm 04.20.22 The cleanliness of the prop is another consideration. This allowed me a max. of 2000 RPM BUT with m
Fresh water flush Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:59pm 04.20.22 I've never had a marine toilet and don't fully understand the procedure How does the toilet know whe
Epic Fail Will Gilmore at 12:56pm 04.20.22 The lake I use is mostly powerboat friendly. Many ramps have this issue. You have to keep a clear h

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