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Antique Electronics jibes138 at 6:51am 01.31.10 Ask All Sailors 12/2052 I have a hand held Micrologic Loran C unit that I have been using as a backup to my GPS for about 25
Oh Joy Resto 01/30/10 (4) CharlieCobra at 6:22pm 01.30.10 Ask All Sailors 13/2066 Back to the boat today to work on that clamp again. I tried using the electric planer but no joy as
For anyone contemplating a VHF or HF radio project Don S/V ILLusion at 5:05pm 01.30.10 Ask All Sailors 7/1987 I came across this neat little plug-in which clearly shows the loss of various type coax cable at va
1990 Passage 42 Windlass DanColucci at 5:03pm 01.30.10 Big Boats 11/3683 I have a 1990 P42 and believe I have the incorrect gypsy for a lot of chain - so looking to see if a
New Owner of a 1970 Ranger 26 jcam92 at 3:05pm 01.30.10 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 3/3553 I recently became the owner of a Ranger 26 and I am looking for any information on this boat. Of kee
Upgrade for Hunter 33.5 jesseroo04 at 2:36pm 01.30.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1522 I would like to put a anchor windlass system on my Hunter 33.5 (1989). I have the stock Jib roller f
Outboard Sizing (1) argo807 at 2:26pm 01.30.10 Lancer 6/1990 My 25' Lancer came with a 40 hp Johnson. Sounds like just dead weight, can anyone tell me how fast t
mast raising ODay 240 Namaste at 12:38pm 01.30.10 Ask An Oday Owner 14/5830 can you raise the mast on a 240 with an a frame, using the roller furling to lift the mast
Chainplates, windows, decks, and deck to hull joint rayjanine@aol.com at 12:07pm 01.30.10 Big Boats 1/1442 I really like the looks and specs of a 2006 Hunter 44DS I am thinking of buying and would like to kn
Bad Vibrations AndyO at 9:55am 01.30.10 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1874 I've had my H30 for about a year now without major problems, but last week something bad might have
Below decks autopilot for Hunter 45 DAvid George at 9:53am 01.30.10 Big Boats 1/1983 Does anyone know how to install a below decks autopilot on a 1986 Hunter 45 Legend? I believe the ye
Used CAT 310 prices JCDSAIL at 9:02am 01.30.10 Catalina 310 7/3468 Where is the best source for accurate used boat prices? Selling my 310 and want to ask a fair price
New Genoa Questions Pat T at 8:55am 01.30.10 Ask All Sailors 9/2432 Am going to buy new 150 genoa. I am strictly a cruiser - not a racer. Been talking with Doyle (Chica
Crazy project ideas (2) william at 7:58am 01.30.10 Ask All Sailors 25/5023 Plenty of projects that are necessary, but still I add on a few frivolous, just because I get a craz
Heating system design ideas Roger Long at 7:25am 01.30.10 Ask All Sailors 21/3735 I have completely re-thought my cabin heater installation. The final design has been quite a projec
turnbuckles on 305 - metric or inch threads? heathfieldvw at 6:36am 01.30.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1932 does anyone know if the threads on the turnbuckles on the standing rigging of a 1985 first 305 have
Mast Light LTDARR at 5:48am 01.30.10 Smaller Boats 0/1388 Hi can anyone advise of the make and model of mast light used on a 1991 18.5 Hunter. Also anyone hav
Needed American Mariner 8.0 Info. mklein@iowatelecom.net at 5:41am 01.30.10 Trailer Sailors 5/11828 I have an opportunity to buy an American Mariner 8.0 sail boat. So far I cannot find much informat
Managing the Bow. KandD at 10:04pm 01.29.10 Ask All Sailors 18/4608 Today i tried to take out my Hunter 40 and ran into some engine problems. I dropped the anchor whil
Keeping the Optimus stove going. La Vie at 8:13pm 01.29.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1109 Our Beneteau has an OPTIMUS gas burner and oven. Can anyone help me find a source for replacement bu

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Recommendation for a hatch or companionway air conditioner (1) Benny17441 at 7:27am 02.15.22 Have used a Cruisair unit to sit on the cabin top hatch and it worked very well. Coincidentally us
Choosing a battery charger Scott T-Bird at 7:18am 02.15.22 How is the air flow with your new charger location? Under the v-berth is pretty much open undernea
BOLT BROKE OFF jviss at 6:17am 02.15.22 Thanks for the responses. I just don't think that I can get the manifold off of the elbows without
Raw water intake strainer Ward H at 6:10am 02.15.22 My Catalina came to me with a very small cheap plastic Shut Flo strainer. I replaced it with a bron
Need a mast for 22 sport, standard. sail sfbay at 5:58am 02.15.22 Welcome to the forum!! Suggest an internet on "sailboat masts" for a new one or "used sailboat mast
Wind angle jssailem at 5:46am 02.15.22 Though the instrument was not working you were able to practice your mental sailing skills and enjoy
Raw water intake strainer RoyS at 5:00am 02.15.22 The raw water pickup for the head on Katie Rose had a thru-hull strainer only. This worked until it
HUNTER 34 Tranny to prop shaft coupler cdells at 4:53am 02.15.22 Greg, great videos and thanks for the suggestions! I am hoping to be able to separate the two but i
Hunter 280 mid boom traveller chp at 4:46am 02.15.22 Here are some pics of our previous 1996 280. Are you in Lasalle park. Your boat name sounds famili
BOLT BROKE OFF cdells at 4:24am 02.15.22 Thanks for the responses. I just don't think that I can get the manifold off of the elbows without
Securing Batteries on my H34 WasabiRush at 4:15am 02.15.22 Yes. You can attach the battery box to the plywood with screws. Thanks, but that is not what I'm
Salon light fixtures Diablito at 12:30am 02.15.22 Thank you. Hunter Owners has replacement fixtures, made by another vendor. They are not the same as
CDI Mainsail Furler on Hunter 28 Joe at 9:37pm 02.14.22 You can single hand your boat easily without furling gear. You need to sit down and list your activ
Choosing a battery charger Mark Maulden at 9:35pm 02.14.22 How is the air flow with your new charger location?
Securing Batteries on my H34 markwbird at 9:20pm 02.14.22 Yes. You can attach the battery box to the plywood with screws.
Funny Friday!!! Michael Davis at 9:18pm 02.14.22 Me thinks that poor sap is going to die single with a parrot on his shoulder. Maybe better than NO
Hunter 34 companion hatch markwbird at 9:16pm 02.14.22 I did it. Just remove the screws that attach the portion of the cover on each side of the sliding ha
Tiller .vs. Wheel Joe at 9:08pm 02.14.22 @Joe it took me some time and re-reading to take on your view as a new perspective: turning the bac
Funny Friday!!! Sailavie1 at 9:03pm 02.14.22 Me thinks that poor sap is going to die single with a parrot on his shoulder.
CDI Mainsail Furler on Hunter 28 jssailem at 8:54pm 02.14.22 I would not use the AP to hold the wheel in the fashion you are considering. The Wheel element of th

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