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Biomimicry (1) r.oril at 7:30am 02.03.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2877 My wife saw this information on the shape of a whales flipper. Question, would this work on a rudder
Cleat placement,toerails and line chafe (3) jtmccue at 7:13am 02.03.10 Mid-Size Boats 12/4456 My H28.5 is in a new marina and the aft tie-up posts are beyond the length of the boat. In the old m
launch sites Jackaonville kerrd at 6:44am 02.03.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1550 I have an ODay 25 centerboard I'm looking for a good Launch ramp on the St Johns river to launch the
Binimi dkinnear at 3:43am 02.03.10 Big Boats 0/1410 I am looking at replacling the folding support binimi with a fixed support system on my catalina 400
Midship cleat Albanach at 2:03am 02.03.10 Catalina 310 5/3930 Has anyone had experience using either a genoa track midship cleat or used the aft lower shroud chai
wooden dinghy 1Goldie at 11:53pm 02.02.10 Big Boats 9/2881 Need a dinghy for our 36' Hunter. Anyone using an Eastport Pram...optional sailing dinghy you can bu
Securing Fuel Container billyc13 at 10:17pm 02.02.10 Ask All Sailors 13/10957 Any suggestions on the best way to secure a 5 gal. plastic fuel container to a forward stantion woul
Tightening rudder packing nuts? ish at 6:51pm 02.02.10 The Cherubini Hunters 12/8978 I've had a persistent leak from the rudder shaft since early last year. I had planned to haul out i
Com-Pac 16 Bimini Tedstur at 6:46pm 02.02.10 Com-Pac 0/6866 I am the new owner of a 1979 CP-16. Just picked it up this past weekend and couldn't wait to get he
Windless Problem / Hunter 45 CC 2006 and newer Jeff20919 at 3:43pm 02.02.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1744 Has anyone experienced any problems with the SL Sprint Atlantis 600 Windless that Hunter installed o
Saltwater Intrusion into Diesel Engine Honeyman at 1:22pm 02.02.10 Ask All Sailors 11/10161 Aside from the exhaust riser not being high enough, what are other conditions under which saltwater
Selling my boat in Texas toohotjoe at 1:03pm 02.02.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2105 I'm selling my 2001 Beneteau in Texas to a buyer in Texas. She is registered with the US Coast Guard
New here... Have a Mac 22' (2) 76Mac22 at 12:30pm 02.02.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 32/4014 Hello. Just thought I would introduce myself. I have a Mac 22 that I got last Fall and hope to get
Chafe All U Get at 10:14am 02.02.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1605 Hi all, I'm having a minor brain cramp, what's the name of the plastic wheels on the shrouds above t
cushions, back rests, etc jorge fife at 9:50am 02.02.10 The Cherubini Hunters 23/3961 I need your advice as to what thickness, and what kind should I ask for, for re-upholstering the mat
something stinks JACK RYAN at 9:16am 02.02.10 Lancer 10/2122 bad odor coming from v-berth area of my 84 30' Lancer. seems wife pumped waste from the head into th
Hunter reneges on Freedom Boat Sale Promotion Beechjetdriver at 7:56am 02.02.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/3705 Have any other members of these forums experienced problems getting their Hunter Freedom Boat Sale p
Hunter 28.5 Compression Post Against the Wind at 7:24pm 02.01.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3059 I'm helping a friend with a 1985 Hunter 28.5. The previous owner said to be careful and watch for m
Head Door lvbaker at 6:12pm 02.01.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/2827 The plastic laminate on the head door (waterproof for shower) has separated from the door and fallen
Shoot Thru Transducer WTA at 5:54pm 02.01.10 Ask All Sailors 12/3281 Well, I have a new item to add to the long list of possible temporary mounting mediums for a shoot t

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Insurance Project_Mayhem at 9:39am 02.17.22 I've never had an issue insuring old small boats with Progressive. There have been positive experien
LiFePo4 Refresh Johann at 9:38am 02.17.22 One quick question, as I can't read all of this now; can you lay these batteries that you bought do
Yanmar 2GM20F blew black smoke Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 02.17.22 I will also attempt to pull the exhaust hose off the elbow and try and see how coked up it looks up
Recommendation for a hatch or companionway air conditioner Ilanortho at 9:08am 02.17.22 My son uses something like this https://www.homedepot.com/b/Heating-Venting-Cooling-Air-Conditioner
Insurance Tater at 9:00am 02.17.22 I have asked our home/auto insurer for a quote on just liability. I worry mostly about injuries to g
Salon Lights wiring H49 DayDreamer41 at 8:58am 02.17.22 I know on our 41DS the mini fluorescent each have their own switch that would explain the hot all th
Recommendation for a hatch or companionway air conditioner DayDreamer41 at 8:51am 02.17.22 My son uses something like this https://www.homedepot.com/b/Heating-Venting-Cooling-Air-Conditioner
Interstate Trailer Sailing Tater at 8:49am 02.17.22 Ha Ha! You guys need to go sailing. Dave, I ran a 2x4 across the trailer and attached long bolts to
Insurance Parsons at 8:45am 02.17.22 When I owned a small trailer sailor, I added it to my State Farm insurance. I think it was written
315 Starting Battery Specifications jviss at 8:44am 02.17.22 It has always been my intention to write a short, succinct user manual for my boat, for those onboar
315 Starting Battery Specifications jviss at 8:42am 02.17.22 O.K., thanks!
M25-XP Oberdorfer Raw Water Pump is dripping oil at the base cal20dennis at 8:35am 02.17.22 The two seals are identical and the number for ordering: 10514
Recommendation for a hatch or companionway air conditioner Tom J at 8:31am 02.17.22 I would stay away from battery operated units. The technology is not yet there at a reasonable cos
Selling my H26 CaptainRan at 8:30am 02.17.22 Thank you sir but do stay in touch. What did you buy? Rgranger appreciated your comment too I
M25-XP Oberdorfer Raw Water Pump is dripping oil at the base (3) cal20dennis at 8:30am 02.17.22 My Universal M-18 has a leaking Sherwood raw water pump. Seal kit not available, but Toad Marine Car
315 Starting Battery Specifications Skipper John at 8:24am 02.17.22
Selling my H26 LakeShark at 8:09am 02.17.22 We're moving from Las Vegas to Puget Sound and I've already purchased a new boat up there so lettin
Stuck Kick up Rudder Pintle Jacktar at 8:07am 02.17.22 Yep 35-40 year old mistreated aluminum to stainless nuts and bolts or screws usually do not respond
Interstate Trailer Sailing (1) Crazy Dave Condon at 7:50am 02.17.22 202677
315 Starting Battery Specifications jviss at 7:42am 02.17.22 I'm interested in this topic. My initial reaction is that I find that chart confusing. Reading the

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