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Measurements for canvas work 30' hunter cgreeleycoffin at 6:04pm 01.10.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1067 Unfortanately we are on dry dock and would like help with a couple of measurements if you have a mom
Shredded bilge flexible piping sfraher at 2:56pm 01.10.10 Big Boats 2/1374 The flexible pipe running from my bilge to the through hull shattered in bitter cold. It separated
Hunter 40 advice needed Francis at 2:21pm 01.10.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1275 I am a new member, interested in a 1986 Hunter 40. Before I go visit her, I'd like to ask you what I
Motor size jimrose52 at 2:10pm 01.10.10 Smaller Boats 2/1231 I have a Hunter 18.5 with a Johnson 3 HP 2 cycle no reverse. I own a Suzuki 9.9 HP 4 cycle. The Suzu
Dinghy Drag jibes138 at 1:36pm 01.10.10 Ask All Sailors 29/11941 Towing a dinghy causes a lot of drag that on a long run increases the trip significantly. I'm think
What do you do with an old Macgregor? (2) MrMikey64 at 1:19pm 01.10.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2682 Ok, so here's the deal: I initially acquired a 1981 Macgregor 25, in the hopes of restoring her. S
Anyone use your Mac as a pockrt trawler? Chip at 1:13pm 01.10.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/5702 I recently converted another Mac/Venture 25 for use as a pocket trawler. I've installed a new hard
Reverse Polarity Rob McClain at 12:59pm 01.10.10 Ask All Sailors 28/12004 When I leave the boat at the end of the weekend I turn off the A.C. and D.C. breakers and I also shu
Flexible cabinet door in head of 35s5 Hooked 35s5 at 12:37pm 01.10.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2264 We have a 1993 35s5. She came with flexible cabinet doors that close the head closet and under-sink
Cockpit vs Cabintop traveller Hooked 35s5 at 12:25pm 01.10.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/3693 We recently bought a 1993 35s5. The previous owner moved the traveller from the cabintop to the cock
House battery bank Bill1565 at 12:10pm 01.10.10 Ask All Sailors 9/2913 Too cold here to work outside on the boat. Better inside planning and scheming. I currently have
bimini for a 1984 25.5 hunter sailorkoop at 8:47am 01.10.10 Smaller Boats 15/8145 Hello, I'm about to purchase a 1984 hunter 25.5 for $3,000. I'm having a survey done in the sprin
Nav Station Chartplotter vs Handheld GPS Ducati at 2:45am 01.10.10 Ask All Sailors 37/9194 A Raymarine C90 "widescreen" chartplotter is alot of money. If we decide to buy the unit it will be
2 forestays Team118 at 8:24pm 01.09.10 Catalina 30 2/3195 Hey guys... This has nothing to do with my boat, but I've seen a couple of boats with 2 forestays.
Cant find the big "clevis Pin" for my mast plate (2) emergpa1 at 6:03pm 01.09.10 Ask An Oday Owner 16/2625 Hi Fellow Odayer's I hope the new year finds you healthy and happy. We are all fine in Georgia excep
Funny video nsfw biggio at 4:58pm 01.09.10 Sails Call Lounge 1/3572 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dtH4gCQ1m4
Buy a 2001 Beneteau 38? RHG at 4:49pm 01.09.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1767 I've looked at a couple Beneteau 38' (2001 and 2000). A good friend and accomplished sailer had a 4
Prop Wars ... Again? Paul Mermelstein at 4:20pm 01.09.10 Ask All Sailors 8/3173 No, not really. But since it's been a while since much has been said about folding and feathering pr
Double Rope Clutch yachtsman at 4:10pm 01.09.10 Smaller Boats 4/1675 The keel up rope clutch handle has broken. Can anyone tell me if you can buy just the handle or wou
Dropping the keel ksquared at 4:03pm 01.09.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1808 I have a 1985 MAC 25 with a rusted keel. I would like to grind it down and refinish it and I'm wonde

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Survey Survey Survey (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:08am 05.19.22 All not flanged and factory installed in 1998 NPS through hulls.
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator BarryL at 9:59am 05.19.22 Hello Again, Just some additional information. For insurance, you can buy some cheap battery powere
Thru-Hull Stats JamesG161 at 9:58am 05.19.22 If your Valves are Marine Bronze, like my Propeller and Valves are, then your Shaft Zincs protect th
traveller change/upgrade Calif. Ted at 9:52am 05.19.22 They have Harken available at the store here and may know what is appropriate for your boat, or Garh
The Best Charles Charger Retrofit Battery Charger Ralph Johnstone at 9:31am 05.19.22 In the end, it was my fault I guess as I left the charger in the "on" position on my board. And i
Thru-Hull Stats Ralph Johnstone at 9:16am 05.19.22 Simply grab the hose and tug in all directions while looking for tears or bulges. ...............
Topping Lift HC37 ggrizzard at 9:13am 05.19.22 Let's assume (dangerous, I know) that the fixed length of your original wire topping lift is just ab
Galley Stove (Part 2) -2003 36MKII Ralph Johnstone at 9:06am 05.19.22 The key in my mind is to have a flame at the burner as soon as you turn on the valve, so you know t
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator adamv at 8:56am 05.19.22 Thanks Jssailem, Barry and Tally Ho for the warm welcome, advice and kind offer! I'll head down to t
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator BarryL at 8:17am 05.19.22 Hello, I owned a 1986 N28 from 2004 to 2007. It's a fun little boat. Congratulations and I hope you
New Catalina 30 Owner DArcy at 8:02am 05.19.22 You have been making some great progress! The engine panel looks like an awkward part to print. Have
Where do you keep the booze? jssailem at 7:51am 05.19.22 Just discovered another cabinet with a board having holes in it that are not sized for wine bottles
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator (1) jssailem at 7:43am 05.19.22 let the flaming begin OH Greg, we are not so inclined. You found a tool that would serve a purpose
The Best Charles Charger Retrofit Battery Charger jssailem at 6:57am 05.19.22 looking at Xantrex because, again, I need to hard wire the charger. I cannot "plug" it in to a wall
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 6:49am 05.19.22 Well things are progressing pretty good at the moment. The fuel tank is installed again and I have t
Owner's Manual twalker H260 at 6:43am 05.19.22
The Best Charles Charger Retrofit Battery Charger Maine Sail at 6:19am 05.19.22 I am actually looking at Xantrex because, again, I need to hard wire the charger. As many othe
Torque specs for Yanmar 3GM30F? dLj at 6:10am 05.19.22 That looks like a Yanmar GM series, the manual is the guide but it's not going to say anything abou
Owner's Manual norsky7 at 6:07am 05.19.22 Welcome to the forum!! The link to specs and drawings are a start: Rigging001.jpg (sailboatowners.
question kappykaplan at 5:36am 05.19.22 You could try to sell piece parts on this site here: Used gear for sale

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