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Hunter 45CC, 2007 Anchor light bulb Sailor_Al at 10:00am 12.21.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1366 Does anyone know what bulb was used in the anchor light of the 2007 Hunter 45CC. I would like to a
Flawed Logic? (1) Brian D at 8:53am 12.21.21 Sails Call Lounge 38/2876 If we really think about this, today is the solstice which means the sun is at the Tropic of Caprico
Replacing a rudder - H35 - is bigger better? ArkadiyS at 6:29am 12.21.21 Big Boats 2/454 Unfortunately, I have to replace our current rudder (hit bottom and bent the rudder shaft). Just le
'07 H38: How to remove fridge and freezer? flightlead404 at 5:54am 12.21.21 Big Boats 3/473
Headsail Length and girth Chiriqui at 1:12pm 12.20.21 Smaller Boats 16/1545 H26 1996... I want to order a sock and I need these dimensions. The manual says 28'33" Luff. The gir
Lewmar Whitlock Shifter (1) Stephen M at 12:46pm 12.20.21 Big Boats 2/989 I want to take the Lewmar Whitlock shifter case apart to check that everything is ok (maintenance).
Am I crazy to buy a 23.5 project boat waterman30 at 9:55am 12.20.21 Smaller Boats 5/575 Of course I must be to be thinking about it. Anyway I know it needs new centerboard and I'm not worr
Yanmar Stalling on Citation 35 Heathwaite at 9:18am 12.20.21 Irwin 4/1700 I have a 1987 Irwin Citation 35 with a 30HP Yanmar (repowered in 2008). When I run at cruising RPMs
I made a major mistake, I chopped off the cable to the control head of my Autopilot. snoopy_ at 6:59am 12.20.21 Ask All Sailors 9/950 I purchased a used 30' sailboat that has a Raymarine Autopilot on it. Last summer it worked fine, b
Farr 940 v. Farr 9.2 v. Noelex 30 Tedd at 10:39pm 12.19.21 Trailer Sailors 4/3130 I'm hoping there are some Kiwis here because none of these boats is very common outside NZ (or Austr
P42 1991 Hot water heater recommendations? Puesta del sol at 3:56pm 12.19.21 Big Boats 4/797 Looking to replace the hot water heater. Any P42 owners who have done this? If so what did you buy?
P42 rear window gaskets Puesta del sol at 3:36pm 12.19.21 Big Boats 1/458
Boat Fenders Marcobowow at 1:30pm 12.19.21 Ask All Sailors 19/2895 Hi, New to the forum. I have a Catalina Capri 26 and a fender question. The C26 has a beam of 9.8
how to access forward head thru hull on Oceanus 400 JamieB at 5:04am 12.19.21 Ask All Sailors 17/1368 ok so we have a leak. and I think it's the forward thru hull but I have no idea how to access it on
This Person (1) Brian D at 8:25pm 12.18.21 Sails Call Lounge 1/498 201096
Removing Prop Shaft Hunter 410 sailing gal at 6:28pm 12.18.21 Big Boats 10/1421 Who has removed the shaft from their 410? What did you have to do to get it out?
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. (2) guidera48 at 4:08pm 12.18.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1228 Can any one explain to me the need to use a slot less screw to attach the toe rail, stanchion bases
groups of spider hair line cracks in deck exterior jmczzz at 3:33pm 12.18.21 Ask All Sailors 9/2150 There are groups of spider hairline cracks in the deck exterior both side walkways between cockpit a
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... (3) jaysweet at 2:57pm 12.18.21 Ask All Sailors 29/2513 I have a 17 year-old Yanmar 2GM20F with really low hours: maybe 400. I've been getting just a whiff
Hunter 410 cutlass bearing sailing gal at 12:17pm 12.18.21 Big Boats 15/2124 anyone know the size of a Hunter 410 cutlass bearing?

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Bowsprit damage repair on Catalina 30 KCofKC at 10:51am 11.04.24 Considering the forces on the standing rigging, can this damage cause a catastrophic failure in its
DIESEL TANK GAUGE NOT WORKING - HOW MUCH DIESEL DO I HAVE? (1) Moondawg at 10:49am 11.04.24 Installed a new sending unit and fuel gauge I purchased from Amazon (links below). Works great! No
Running 110V next to 12V while at shore LloydB at 10:47am 11.04.24 Using MC cable to run your 120 circuit through that chase should cover all your your needs even if y
Turnbuckle lubricant? JBP-PA at 10:10am 11.04.24 FYI, RiggingOnly said "... just any type of a light lubrication, do not overload."
Recommendations for LED steaming/deck light Terry Cox at 10:02am 11.04.24 Any recommendations? If you want to replace your fixture, here is a source: Foredeck / Steaming Co
Catalina 22 motor size suggestions. john renfro at 9:52am 11.04.24
Stuffing box wrench size question jssailem at 9:35am 11.04.24 Should I be worried about the graphite eating away my shaft? NO. (my opinion) Looking closely at t
Experience with Por 15 tank sealant for aluminum fuel tank holding diesel? jibes138 at 9:06am 11.04.24
Dammit, Jim (2) JamesG161 at 8:58am 11.04.24 This is how the 2 model compare on Vorticity or Intensification. ECMWF dels indicate Dammit Jim..
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out? paulheth at 8:44am 11.04.24 Update: As it turns out I only had to cut out one section of baseboard, and now have access to the u
Stuffing box wrench size question yelkenli at 8:26am 11.04.24 @dLj That is a great web page. :clap: Thanks for posting it. It does present a decision regarding
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat jssailem at 8:23am 11.04.24 I also get a few who have never sailed and dream of cruising. It is a waiting game. Don't be surpr
CNG Stove Alan Gomes at 8:21am 11.04.24 I still have my CNG stove on my Legend 37.5. I bought one of the adapters from Ebay to fill my own
Dammit, Jim (1) jssailem at 8:10am 11.04.24 @kloudie1, the winds for Monday through Wednesday all look to be East to West. So it is likely a mot
Dammit, Jim kappykaplan at 7:37am 11.04.24 Stay safe!
oil pressure light beeping while engine running? yanmar 3JH4E. smokey73 at 7:31am 11.04.24 Next step would be to put a pressure gauge where the pressure switch is and read the real oil press
oil pressure light beeping while engine running? yanmar 3JH4E. smokey73 at 7:21am 11.04.24 (Rickover trained) Believe your indications (until "proven" otherwise.) The oil pressure light (id
Dammit, Jim kloudie1 at 7:17am 11.04.24 Going out with a friend for a run along the coast starting Monday or Tuesday .. again depending on w
oil pressure light beeping while engine running? yanmar 3JH4E. kloudie1 at 7:14am 11.04.24 Next step would be to put a pressure gauge where the pressure switch is and read the real oil pressu
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat teacherspet at 7:10am 11.04.24 It is about time for @teacherspet to provide an update on this post. Greg Sorry, Greg, today was

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