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hunter 34 pedastal sunfire1 at 7:57am 07.06.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1263 the part of my pedadistall that holds the shifter and throttle lever broke, I need that center peice
Keel saga, for those contemplating this procedure for your boat... CharlieCobra at 7:16am 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1423 Classic brain fart... While working on clearing out the bedding material on the keel yesterday, I m
How to attach sheets to jib jodygoldman at 7:12am 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 47/37294 I have a 30 Catalina and the sheets are currently attached to the jib using a two bowlines (one for
Dry Wood Termites jodygoldman at 6:58am 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2262 I have found evidence of dry wood termites inside my boat. Is tenting the boat the only solution to
S2 11.0 hull dimensions rickyj at 6:11am 07.06.10 S2 0/1527 Hi I'm planning to build a trailer for my 36' S2. Problem is, it's at the mooring and I can't haul u
My 1st Boat :) skysailor at 6:00am 07.06.10 Day Sailers 5/2138 Hi all, I recently purchased my very first boat a 1988 O'Day 192.:dance::dance: It came with a
My 1st boat skysailor at 5:49am 07.06.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/5 Hi all, I recently purchased my very first boat a 1988 O'Day 192. It came with a 5 hp mercury
Masthead light garylinger at 5:31am 07.06.10 S2 14/2975 While up the mast on the 4th to unstick my jib and furler I decided to check my masthead light (it h
I need a new C30 Rudder, suggestions? AXEL at 4:47am 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1587 I ran aground over the weekend. No big deal, put it in reverse as I have so many times before, this
Problem vith cabin doors. Andreas7699 at 12:13am 07.06.10 Big Boats 3/1503 I have a H 36 2008 and I am hving problems with the doors in the aft cabins. I have the 3 cabin vers
how solid is a 26s? CEOmike at 8:50pm 07.05.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2279 I always wondered how people could lose their mast or capsize. Well last thursday night I learned ho
2nd. try at pics. (2) thereisabelle at 8:34pm 07.05.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1894 don't think the pics. got thru on the first try. thanks for your input. jimbob
macerator thereisabelle at 8:29pm 07.05.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/2645 had a few minutes and broke it down. the motor is seized up.
Instrument question Sefuller at 8:28pm 07.05.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1319 My Standard Horizon DS45 just quit working recently. It is a product that is no longer available.
Cockpit drainage in 1986 25.5 longshot at 8:25pm 07.05.10 Smaller Boats 0/911 Just bought this boat and the previous owner put epoxy in the factory drains on the port and starboa
Rewiring bow lights oldjags at 7:53pm 07.05.10 Big Boats 6/1769 Is it possible to replace the wire to the bow lights that runs inside the bow rails? The white wire
cheers or geers?.. thereisabelle at 7:28pm 07.05.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1617 pretty much got my mind made up and my foot up on the rock. fix what's wrong, provision and head dow
I shall not pass this way again RECESS at 7:26pm 07.05.10 Ask All Sailors 21/3295 I shall not pass this way again--- Although it bordered be with flowers, Although I rest in fragrant
Cal 27 Stern Rail cadet81 at 7:02pm 07.05.10 Cal 0/1873 Hi: I have a 1978 Cal 27 with a bent/damaged stern rail. Looks like a prior owner dropped the mast o
Caulking HELP sfgary at 7:01pm 07.05.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1405 I have removed the old caulking between the fiberglass and the toe rail, my problem is the toe rail

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Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:45am 07.05.22 When you install a "compartment suction fan" you are evacuating the air from the space. Did you als
Hot Water on 2009 Beneteau 31 Sun Catcher at 10:40am 07.05.22 Are you sure the tank has water in it . Maybe it was bypassed to winterize it. Hi... thanks. Emba
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter shemandr at 10:40am 07.05.22 VHF is the only one I would consider required. For under $200 you can buy a Horizon HX 890 (Or what
Hot Water on 2009 Beneteau 31 Sun Catcher at 10:38am 07.05.22
Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it? Scott T-Bird at 10:38am 07.05.22 I'm starting to use mine. I never had a blower on our Starwind. The engine compartment was open to
Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it? Ralph Johnstone at 10:23am 07.05.22 Bingo! We have a winner! :) What did I win ? What did I win ? I want to win something :dancing:
Do you use checklists? Scott T-Bird at 10:21am 07.05.22 I can't think of any time that I've ever used a checklist. My brain seems to shut off whenever I se
Music Problems - Help DArcy at 10:02am 07.05.22 Just before launch a friend helped me do some organizing and cleaning. Unfortunately he accidentall
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter Johnb at 9:44am 07.05.22 I agree about depth. On San Francisco Bay I would not want to be without it. I disagree however abou
best bottom paint for fresh water, hunter 26 DArcy at 9:38am 07.05.22 The majority of boats on wet moorings here use VC-17. I'm not sure how well it holds up out of the w
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? DArcy at 9:25am 07.05.22 Considering how few hours most people run small outboards, it would take a long time for the polluti
Funny Friday!!! (1) jssailem at 9:11am 07.05.22 I just learned this bit of trivia...
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter Scott T-Bird at 9:10am 07.05.22 The most important electronic instrument you will need is depth. You absolutely need to know wher
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? jssailem at 9:08am 07.05.22 Sell it... Instead of using the money on personal wants/needs send it to a Green charity. They will
best bottom paint for fresh water, hunter 26 Max.C at 9:03am 07.05.22 thanks. will check
best bottom paint for fresh water, hunter 26 isaksp00 at 9:02am 07.05.22 Check with experienced boaters in your area. We kept our 23 in a lake and never had to use antifouli
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter jssailem at 8:50am 07.05.22 :plus: with @dlochner Sounds like you have a clean slate. And will soon have a depletted pocket boo
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter dlochner at 8:43am 07.05.22 No electronics are needed to sail your boat. Not even a compass. The first question to ask is what
Battery charging project Grotto at 8:42am 07.05.22 yarachel SAE Cable Connector - SAE Power Socket Sidewall Port, Solar Weatherproof SAE Quick Connect
Broken topping lift Gratto 23 at 8:37am 07.05.22 Attach a curved base turning block to the end of the boom. Run the topping lift thru the turning

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