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Request to join search party - Lynyard Cay, Abacos RichH at 11:07am 11.21.10 Ask All Sailors 8/3988 Im reposting this here from another forum By:Tom Young Date: 11/21/2010, 5:04 am There is
Auto vs Boat Rubbing Compond rhythmsurfer at 11:01am 11.21.10 Ask All Sailors 3/11705 Anyone used automotive rubbing compound on their boat instead of 3M marine rubbing compound? I had s
Air conditioner location WellerH at 10:36am 11.21.10 Catalina 310 10/3013 I am thinking of adding air conditioning to my Catalina 310. I would be interested in any experienc
h27 leaky port windows and hatches Pog Mo Thoin at 9:35am 11.21.10 The Cherubini Hunters 4/5787 my 1979 h27 has developed leaks in every window, port window, and hatch. I've avoided the issue but
Lewisville Lake sailing/stumps (2) Jackdaw at 9:32am 11.21.10 Ask All Sailors 2/8398 All, I have a questions about sailing on Lewisville Lake in Dallas. We have a Beneteau First 36.7 (
Lessons to be learned? (Long) Gazuum at 8:57am 11.21.10 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/2900 Aquila was a Robt. Perry designed Islander Freeport 36' sloop. Aquila sank Nov 12, 2010, 80 miles w
L-25 Lazarette Steve22116 at 8:38am 11.21.10 Lancer 2/2131 Good morning all. Thinking about sealing the lazarette and moving the outboard to a mount, probably
Bilge pump discharge location Prime Time at 8:16am 11.21.10 Ask All Sailors 22/15828 To comply with the ISAF rules, I need to have a manual bilge pump that I can operate from the cockpi
Bottom paint? (2) Cofresi at 8:06am 11.21.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2198 PLease see the attached photos. This is the hull of a 1994 Hunter 26 that is for sale. I know the ro
Bavaria 33 Steering / Rudder SweetSerenity at 6:31am 11.21.10 Bavaria 4/3183 -- I need your help with some information please... Recently returned from the BVI....Chartered a B
Hunter 40' Bottom Job Question bornin59ca at 5:41am 11.21.10 Big Boats 4/1251 Hello again: I have started my winter project which is stripping the bottom of the haul. There are t
Picnic Sailers? Jack Dakota at 5:13am 11.21.10 Day Sailers 3/3382 I'm currently sailing a sunfish and would like to upgrade. How long has the Picnic been made? Would
Taking On H2O jeffmacdonald at 4:52am 11.21.10 Catalina 30 1/1403 I was wondering if anyone has had issue or advice on taking on water at the rudder tube. I was out
Propeller Blueshedar at 4:21am 11.21.10 Ask All Sailors 16/2877 HI, J want to change the propeller of may Hunter 50 with a 3 free blade folding. It's a good idea?
Glory Days: Tow Vehicles Captain 9330 at 10:24pm 11.20.10 Trailer Sailors 14/5452 This topic first appeared as part of a thread in the Catalina 22 forum. It seems to have attracted
Beginner Sailors Don Guillette at 3:14pm 11.20.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/4288 Paul Mermelstein talked about teaching beginner sailors and since it's a bit slow on the SAIL TRIM F
272 trailer Darl at 2:10pm 11.20.10 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1530 Hi, I am looking for information on a trailer for a 272 and need help with info. Hope someone can h
Lit up (1) Witzend at 1:27pm 11.20.10 Ask All Sailors 11/2469 This must have been an interesting sight!
Impeller exchange on Yanmar 4JH4TE Viktor Eysselein at 1:15pm 11.20.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/7339 Any tips how to exchange the Impeller on a Yanmar 4JH4TE diesel motor? I read it is on the port sid
Using adhesives instead of rivets tyson_troy at 12:27pm 11.20.10 Ask All Sailors 15/3593 I am interested in installing lazy jacks to help tame my mainsail when raising and lowering. My dil

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Hunter 340 sea cock identity: Ed Caldwell at 9:02am 07.27.22 On my '99 H340, the two seacocks just aft of the sink are 1} sink drain and 2} inlet for head sea wa
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system shemandr at 9:00am 07.27.22 Continuing from JRacer, is this what you are describing? https://www.westmarine.com/search?q=Triangl
Hunter 340 sea cock identity: Rick D at 8:54am 07.27.22 Someone may offer a better explanation, but assuming the smaller seacock labeled macerator is open w
Seawater pump for A/C jerry at 8:52am 07.27.22 I had similar problems with my 5 year old air conditioner. It started with HPF Error occasionally a
Chainplates for Drogue Scott T-Bird at 8:37am 07.27.22 I agree with @dlochner. I think the weak point in this is the hull. Do you have access to the bac
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system Scott T-Bird at 8:23am 07.27.22
How soon is to soon? Scott T-Bird at 8:15am 07.27.22 I'll admit that I get excited for them ... it sounds like @Allowishish has a solid plan and is ready
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system DougM at 8:01am 07.27.22
Chainplates for Drogue rgranger at 7:54am 07.27.22 I agree with @dlochner. I think the weak point in this is the hull. Do you have access to the back
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system JRacer at 7:54am 07.27.22 Search for a "triangle plate". Schaeffer makes some of those. Typically used in split backstays. Pro
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system Johnb at 7:52am 07.27.22 Consider using fiddle blocks and soft shackling the lower one to the D ring. Always assuming you a
Seawater pump for A/C SEMPERAVANTI41 at 7:43am 07.27.22 If it's a March pump, it can be rebuilt with easy to install "wet" end. Maybe other pumps as well.
AC Wiring Question tym2 at 7:22am 07.27.22 Yeah my wires from shore power plug to main breaker are 12/3. So i should replace that wire with 10/
Removing/replacing transmission on a Hunter 44 Lkarrh at 7:12am 07.27.22
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system anastas at 7:05am 07.27.22 No problems with the D-rings. They were holding the original bridal of the backstay. They are super
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system Scott T-Bird at 6:42am 07.27.22 Sounds like a custom fabrication is in order. 24:1 - wow! I'd be careful about what you can load j
Chainplates for Drogue Scott T-Bird at 6:23am 07.27.22 A sketch would help understand the layout. You don't seem to indicate how many mounting holes will
Mercury 6 HP is made by Tohatsu? Jamesiv1 at 6:14am 07.27.22 Been there somewhat. Last fall bought a C&C 30 without planning to... This spring in our marina, a
What to do about missing inboard motor? shemandr at 6:06am 07.27.22 The Hobie 33 had an outboard motor well - with a hole thru the hull which the shaft of the motor wou
Mercury 6 HP is made by Tohatsu? Leeward Rail at 6:05am 07.27.22 and then Monday night on Craigslist I see the boat of my dreams (LOL) Been there somewhat. Last f

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