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Life line posts MICHAEL7914 at 8:07am 03.02.10 Big Boats 4/1359 Hello,, would anone know where i could locate new life line stancions for my 37 legend,,three of min
Potomac River Anchorages Ariel at 7:35am 03.02.10 Ask All Sailors 8/7035 We are planning a cruise to Washington, DC now that the Woodrow Wilson Bridge is completed. We are v
Catalina 27 - Soft cabin floor/sole issue rtdbphoto at 7:34am 03.02.10 Ask All Sailors 7/6879 Was wondering if anyone there has ever come across this. I have a Catalina 27 (1972). and the cabin
Aux Bilge Pump Switches...to Be Or Not To Be woodster at 7:34am 03.02.10 Ask All Sailors 13/2647 i am wondering if it is better to have bilge pumps with no automatic switch and a aux float switch
Portsmouth Handicap Beneteau 323 wrbeglin at 7:32am 03.02.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1569 Has anyone seen an accurate or sanctioned handicap for the Beneteau 323. I do not see one on the Por
Heating system circulator pumps Roger Long at 4:07am 03.02.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1376 After rude sticker shock at the marine store looking at a Johnson CM 10 circulating pump for my hot
77 Oday 22' islandjim at 3:13am 03.02.10 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1455 I am still running the original sales on my 1977 Oday 22' and have been trying to find a used set th
Dark areas on the cabin sole...HELP! capejt at 1:13am 03.02.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2901 While checking on my boat this weekend I noticed a few unsightly dark areas on the cabin sole. The f
Anchor Support jorgefife at 8:43pm 03.01.10 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1294 Now that my mast is up, my engine running well, I am getting adventurous At the yard I regularly vis
overboard!!!! davidmmeyers at 7:20pm 03.01.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2144 We have a 1969 venture 21 so... last fall my nephew dropped the mast footing overboard!!!!.. a b
stiff steering/rudder in Hunter 34 michkahn at 6:49pm 03.01.10 Big Boats 7/3187 I have a 1984 Hunter 34 and in the last two years the steering/rudder have gotten quite stiff. It i
bimini JCT at 5:56pm 03.01.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1299 Have a '99 26X with a Taylor bimini that needs to be replaced. Taylor no longer makes them. Have
Oh Joy Resto 03/01/10 (10) CharlieCobra at 5:39pm 03.01.10 Ask All Sailors 6/1496 Got into the shop to finish up the cockpit shelf for the Starboard side. When setting and drilling
Water maker Pegleg Sailor at 5:13pm 03.01.10 Ask All Sailors 6/1946 I am considering purchasing a water maker for my boat, but don't want to spend billions of dollars.
Block Heater - 2GM20F Gypsy Wind at 3:41pm 03.01.10 Mid-Size Boats 3/1573 Has anyone installed a small block heater in a 2GM block by removing a frost plug? Thinking it would
new 23ft owner, need help, multiple questions zackatk at 2:48pm 03.01.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/4366 I just bought a 23 ft MacGregor, unsure of its actual model name (Venture?) Its a 1973. In great sh
H37C dorade ventilation. Ed Schenck at 1:05pm 03.01.10 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1819 Any of you folks have solar vents on your dorades? Since moving to Florida it seems much more impor
Reefing main, heaving to walt at 12:15pm 03.01.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 26/8278 When I am single hand sailing, I can easily raise or drop my hank on jib from the cockpit. But th
Maxwell #14 winch removal C Jones at 11:22am 03.01.10 Smaller Boats 8/6533 I just read the article by John Schaub in the Hunter 23 modification secton named "How to run your h
Depth of Tank? Jim D at 10:38am 03.01.10 Big Boats 3/1417 Hi Gang I ordered an 8" clean out from sea built for an access to the H34 Diesel tank. I will post p

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Yanmar 3GM30FC not getting full RPM's kappykaplan at 9:33am 05.16.22 When was the bottom cleaned? Same question for prop shaft and prop.
Amount of Liability Insurance dlochner at 8:55am 05.16.22 Marinas often require $300K to $500K for boats in their marinas. Otherwise it depends on your circum
600 Watt Inverter (1) Hayden Watson at 8:51am 05.16.22 I was going by the manufacturer (SAMLEX) instructions which indicates AWG#2 for separation distance
Diesel smelll, diesel leak . 35.5 Legend (1) FDICsailing at 8:37am 05.16.22 205367
Where do you keep the booze? (2) william24424 at 8:26am 05.16.22 Buy or make a teak rack, should look nice on your Pearson. I'd guess starboard side (behind or left)
600 Watt Inverter Fred at 8:20am 05.16.22 I was going by the manufacturer (SAMLEX) instructions which indicates AWG#2 for separation distances
What do I need to get this autopilot going again? mikeracca at 8:14am 05.16.22 So the control unit is pretty much same same from AP to AP for the most part. What you are going to
What do I need to get this autopilot going again? DougM at 7:57am 05.16.22 How is the hydraulic ram attached to the rudder? Any photos of that? It looks from the photo as
Macerator for Hunter 34 (2) Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:36am 05.16.22 There should also be a loop between the water intake thru hull and the toilet. Again to prevent ext
What do I need to get this autopilot going again? kappykaplan at 7:36am 05.16.22 How is the hydraulic ram attached to the rudder? Any photos of that?
New sails stickinthemud57 at 7:15am 05.16.22 Thanks for the info. Todd at BWY has been spot on with any questions I have had and even pointed ou
Operating the House/Start battery selector Scott T-Bird at 7:08am 05.16.22 Hello @Udi , I'm by no means the electrical guru but I do advocate the DCP switch with qualification
Operating the House/Start battery selector Don S/V ILLusion at 7:06am 05.16.22 Thank you very much everybody. I understand that its better to replace the switch but at this time
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 6:56am 05.16.22
Is this a hunter 28? Project_Mayhem at 6:45am 05.16.22 Our DMV, the DOR, will not give information out. There is a house up the hill that appears to ha
Should I run away from this boat? Crazy Dave Condon at 6:28am 05.16.22 It is a major repair and very costly. In addition, I question the remark in awesome condition. Th
WORX Hydro shot WG620.4 20v Justin_NSA at 6:24am 05.16.22 I like that it shares batteries with other Worx tools. I keep their string trimmer in my trailer box
Should I run away from this boat? Justin_NSA at 6:05am 05.16.22 To give up on an otherwise well maintained boat, the seller my know this is a big deal. Personally I
Fuel Catalyst thinwater at 5:56am 05.16.22 I have tested additives and been involved in ASTM standards development for same. Some things, like
1989 Hunter, 30 adding Auto helm. jssailem at 5:50am 05.16.22 When adding electronics to our boats, deciding on how and where to run the wires may be the more fru

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