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Tiller extension Tom Hoffman at 2:15pm 08.16.10 Trailer Sailors 8/4503 Good afternoon. I am making a tiller extension. I got to thinking that it might be helpful, if I
Hope It's Not Serious Lots-a-Knots at 1:30pm 08.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1483 While under sail on our Hunter 260, upon turning (we have a wheel instead of a tiller), there's an O
Buying an Auto Pilot jeffmacdonald at 1:24pm 08.16.10 Catalina 30 3/1721 I originally had an old auto pilot that came with my boat (Catalina 30). I had it for no longer than
Fresh Water Pump thaeni at 1:08pm 08.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1812 My fresh water pump (Jabsco 3.0) just started energizing for a second or so every 3 to 4 minutes. I
furlex line guard jam Pat Hooyman at 12:58pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 7/7773 I have a Furlex 200s furler on a Hunter 38. I have, on several occasions, had the furling line jam b
Oil pressure light DannyS at 12:58pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2947 I have a Universal M 25 engine and this past trip on the boat, the oil pressure light came on on my
Best Season to Cruise the Keys MoonSailer at 12:49pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2812 What is considered the best season to cruise the keys/Bahamas?? October - December or January-May ?
Tension of Standing Rig Seabee Chief at 12:42pm 08.16.10 Catalina 30 3/4466 Can anyone tell me all the tension requirements for all the standing rigging for my 1981 std Catalin
Boat Vibrations Salty at 11:41am 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 15/3818 As we left the mooring yesterday for sail, I heard a small thump (there was nothing visible in the
1987 hunter 31 (3) Chuck Creel at 11:13am 08.16.10 Mid-Size Boats 9/5130 closed on the 31 today and looking forward to some week end crusinig. any tips on the 31 shoal draft
1973 Ericson 25 swing keel cb32863 at 10:37am 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 5/6574 Wondering what opinions are on this boat. I have found one for sale a nice drive from where I live b
Raymarine ST4000 Fluxgate Bob McKee at 10:37am 08.16.10 S2 1/1730 I recently bought a used, good condition Raymarine Autohelm ST4000. Installation is now in work. Th
Newbie just got a 26C that needs lots of TLC standingbear56 at 10:02am 08.16.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2566 :confused:HELP! I just brought home a very neglected 26 Classic that needs lots of love and TLC. It
keel garysisson at 9:41am 08.16.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1114 My ODay 28 has a small hole near the bottom, forward part of the keel that is oozing some white stuf
Merc 9.9 fuel consumption rate Gudenuph at 9:40am 08.16.10 Day Sailers 1/1480 My observations on fuel consumption are as follows: O'Day 25, board up, 2 persons aboard, dingy drag
need help 21' macgergor venture (2) jason33 at 9:08am 08.16.10 Trailer Sailors 11/4293 I have got a 21' boat that need a little help I know little about sailing and would like help gettin
Sail Repair Rob19574 at 8:59am 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 6/3542 Hi All - On my Catalina 30 - my relatively new head sail (~5 yrs old) had the hem of the sail-cove
Fresh Water Bladders DonW at 8:26am 08.16.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1624 Have a 1984 First 345 Beneteau. It has original water bladders by Nauta. 22 inches wide, 84 inches
Who is at fault tho52mas at 8:21am 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 79/12811 Recently I was motoring after lowering the sails and must have been dog tired. I had several people
Replacing sun shade on Lewmar hatch tadd5181 at 8:11am 08.16.10 Big Boats 3/1783 The sun shade on the Lewmar hatch above the main stateroom on my Hunter 2000 420 has discolored. Ha

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Best way of getting a rudder for an O'Day 15 kappykaplan at 12:37pm 05.19.22 Reach out to Rudy at D&R Marine. Welcome to the forum. :beer:
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta kappykaplan at 12:35pm 05.19.22 We like seeing progress, Jim! :beer:
Bare lead revealed on keel NYSail at 12:21pm 05.19.22 What year beneteau? Thought they all had steel keels
Survey Survey Survey FastOlson at 12:02pm 05.19.22 My '88 boat was built by Ericson. They were using all Marelon thru hulls at the time. That was good;
Boom end cap dmax at 11:54am 05.19.22 Assuming it is open from the factory (and you're not looking for a new factory cap), I would fashion
Thru-Hull Stats capta at 11:44am 05.19.22 Frankly, sinking because of a through hull failure is even farther down my list of worries than bein
320 Deck/Mast wiring connection (4) jssailem at 11:43am 05.19.22 Your boat may be factory installed or Previous Owner modified. There are 2 basic methods frequentl
Survey Survey Survey dmax at 11:40am 05.19.22 O'Day originals were not flanged, all replaced with flanged ones with new backing plates. Eliminated
Where do you keep the booze? dLj at 11:18am 05.19.22 WE just discovered....:biggrin: Pronouns.... dj
Thru-Hull Stats JamesG161 at 11:10am 05.19.22 I presume if they are all bonded ? No need to bond the Marine Grade Bronze valves inside the boat
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 11:02am 05.19.22 I don't have a 3d printer so my thought always to cutting down from solid stock. Starboard machine
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (4) JamesG161 at 10:51am 05.19.22 Progress, Progress... now installed, with Quadrant, in the boat! Bolt hole, thru the new Schedule
Hunter 27 Legend -2005 Length of engine control cables? Martin-Galini at 10:51am 05.19.22 Thanks, will try that. I did write to Hunter but not got any response yet but definitely will try t
Thru-Hull Stats Bob S at 10:39am 05.19.22 I remember reading Rodd, Maine Sail, posting about the importance of exercising your thru hulls. It
Survey Survey Survey (1) Davidasailor26 at 10:18am 05.19.22
Thru-Hull Stats Ralph Johnstone at 10:17am 05.19.22 then your Shaft Zincs protect the Marine Bronze I presume if they are all bonded ?
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 10:08am 05.19.22 You have been making some great progress! The engine panel looks like an awkward part to print. Hav
Survey Survey Survey (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:08am 05.19.22 All not flanged and factory installed in 1998 NPS through hulls.
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator BarryL at 9:59am 05.19.22 Hello Again, Just some additional information. For insurance, you can buy some cheap battery powere
Thru-Hull Stats JamesG161 at 9:58am 05.19.22 If your Valves are Marine Bronze, like my Propeller and Valves are, then your Shaft Zincs protect th

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