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Containers lost and now a fire SoSound at 12:24pm 10.24.21 Ask All Sailors 14/1709 I saw this originally on Twitter, but now a story from one of our local TV stations about problems o
Draining 1986 H34 Hot Water Tank WasabiRush at 9:03am 10.24.21 Big Boats 5/789 How do you drain the hot water tank? I have a hose to connect to the drain, but I don't see how to r
99 Fixtures of Lights on the Wall... (1) VT Fitz at 7:36am 10.24.21 Ask All Sailors 8/835 Earlier this season, the DC light fixture in the head on our '07 Hunter 27 got a little finicky. So
Finally went for a sail DeniseO30 at 7:10am 10.24.21 Big Boats 26/2603 In my new to me 1986 Hunter 34 owned about 2.5 months now. Happy and Bummed.. out for the day with
Engine lift - 1984 Hunter 37C D_Bosh at 6:38am 10.24.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/789 Our boat has been on the hard of two years as we have been planning to replace the prop shaft (drive
Propeller shaft - 1984 H37c D_Bosh at 6:08am 10.24.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/497 Hello, I was wondering if anyone on here happens to know what the length of the propeller shaft is f
What is this? (1) Rabe at 8:15pm 10.23.21 The Cherubini Hunters 15/1904 Saw this today as I was removing my batteries. The center is a negative cable, but the other termi
1987 Catalina 22 " SeaClusion" Raising the Head Sail John Marrone at 2:55pm 10.23.21 Catalina 22 13/1703 I sear at these Lazy Jacks every time I try to raise the Main wail. I go to wind, roll the Furling o
Flushing Outboard at Salt Water Slip (2) John Marrone at 2:46pm 10.23.21 Catalina 22 6/1659 Well, it has taken many trips to mechanics, dealers and the internet to finally find a device that d
Port leaks CliffM at 9:36am 10.23.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1701 I have a 2000 311 and one of my Lewmar opening ports is leaking when it rains or I hose off the boat
finding a new guard rail on the helm. (1) FOLLOWING SEAS at 8:00am 10.23.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/916 I am looking to replace this rail with an larger one to accommodate a NAVPOD like component. I have
New Outboard on Order (7) patbratton at 5:42am 10.23.21 Smaller Boats 11/1722 I have decided to pull my Honda 8 hp outboard and work on it at home. I am getting a Mercury 5 hp pr
Owners of 49 / 50AC with isolation transformers (3) artboas at 8:16pm 10.22.21 Big Boats 1/1011 The Isolation transformer was an expensive, but very worthwhile option on the 49 /50 boats. Unfortun
European batteries replacement - oceanis 48 (2015) Roger F at 12:20pm 10.22.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/1698 Hi Folks, We are on new used boat and first trip off the dock the house bank is dead/dying. They
Leaking Head-To-Hose Connection Work In Progress at 12:07pm 10.22.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/892 Hi, new member here, I've just completed installation of a Groco Model K, with new hoses. In testing
Repairing crack on deck (1) HOB No1 at 9:42am 10.22.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1352 I have a Hunter 36, and shortly after purchase a crack developed on the deck, about 6 inches forward
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? Justin_NSA at 9:35am 10.22.21 Ask All Sailors 21/3096 I have an ancient Lowrance unit now. It has the basics. Uses an external GPS antenna. I want to repl
JIB SHEET QUESTION twodzusfittings at 8:54am 10.22.21 Bigger Boats 13/2096 I have seen two ways of of attaching the jib sheets to the sail. One where two identical lengths are
Happy Birthday GOES (1) jssailem at 7:25am 10.22.21 Weather and Forecasting 0/652 From the STCE Newsletter. GOES turns 46... Ode to GOES On 16 October 1975, the launch of GOES-1, N
1990 H30-2 shore power breaker replacement BOSSailor at 8:36pm 10.21.21 Mid-Size Boats 10/1752 Looking for ideas on how to replace/improve the shore power breaker on my boat. I apologize for the

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Varnishing difficulties. jssailem at 10:51am 10.25.24 I figured alcohol would be the most mild solvent to clean it The Total Boat HALCYON WATER-BASED MA
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass Ralph Johnstone at 10:48am 10.25.24 A new top quality plastic tank up to 25 gallons shouldn't cost you more than about $300, I like t
Looking for advice on buying a Beneteau Ocenis 321 cymeyer at 10:47am 10.25.24 Hi, I'm considering buying a Beneteau Ocenis 321. The size and the interior design work well for o
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 10:36am 10.25.24 Even though I abandoned the path of varnishing enlightenment years ago, I brought many of its tech
Varnishing difficulties. Joe at 10:00am 10.25.24 Even though I abandoned the path of varnishing enlightenment years ago, I brought many of its techn
Varnishing difficulties. JoeWhite at 9:41am 10.25.24 I am not an expert, but I watched YouTube showing that the bubbles are caused by the air trapped in
Dyneema Double Eye stickinthemud57 at 9:39am 10.25.24 Maybe instead of the double eye you make one continuous loop? That could be spliced like j5CZzAo0Ix
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:55am 10.25.24 I saved about $2k, which is something, plus the delay wasn't workable, $2K to replace a holding tan
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 8:53am 10.25.24 Just to be clear about the wood's temperature. The absolute temperature is less important that the
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 8:49am 10.25.24 Hey, Here's how I learned to varnish. K0PiMZGD5LQ I am not an expert and I hate varnishing but i
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 8:47am 10.25.24 Varnish work is tricky. Success comes from: Choice of chemistry (varnish) Starting surface Applica
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 8:43am 10.25.24 Like you, I have been working to improve my varnishing techniques. Some of the things I've learned
1991 Pearson 31-2 aluminum fuel tank leaks. Replace with plastic??? Looking for advice. Will cost $300 to repair Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:37am 10.25.24 Plastic tanks made to hold water and waste cannot be used to hold fuel...Petroleum products would sa
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 8:36am 10.25.24 I can't really tell from the pictures, but it sounds like it might be surface contamination under t
Varnishing difficulties. (1) dlochner at 8:09am 10.25.24 Varnish work is tricky. Success comes from: Choice of chemistry (varnish) Starting surface Applica
Varnishing difficulties. RitSim at 7:52am 10.25.24 A between coat tip. After the varnish has dried, you can wet sand the flat surfaces with 400 or hig
MOVIE NIGHT - Race to Alaska Hello Below at 7:26am 10.25.24 I know this thread is old, like me; but, for those with Prime Video the documentary is available fre
Cabin ceiling vent latch part Rich Stidger at 7:19am 10.25.24 Very nice. You wouldn't happen to have a spare one to part with would you? ;)
Centerboard pin cover plug? jssailem at 7:06am 10.25.24 Since it is beneath the waterline, the plug is just to provide a cover. No water damage will occur.
Varnishing difficulties. (2) BarryL at 7:06am 10.25.24 Hey, Here's how I learned to varnish. K0PiMZGD5LQ I am not an expert and I hate varnishing but it

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