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New Site for Bristol Owners - Bristol27.com avd155 at 3:50pm 11.20.09 Bristol 0/3284 Hi Everyone, I've just put together a site documenting my rebuilding of a Bristol 27. The site can
You might be a redneck if... (2) ChrisNC at 3:04pm 11.20.09 Trailer Sailors 11/5215 ...your boat is up on concrete blocks in front of your house! I had seen a number of ways to suppor
Jabsco Electric conversion agaliha at 2:09pm 11.20.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 12/5677 The Admiral wanted an electric head like our powerboat friends have. I was reluctant because I had
Sailor's Prayer ~ Grace Pythagoras at 2:04pm 11.20.09 Ask All Sailors 9/21643 I have been asked on short notice to say grace at our Annual Commodore's Ball ' Awards Night... TOMO
replacement lenses for hatches - B361 agaliha at 1:53pm 11.20.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1481 I have a 2002 Beneteau 361. The lenses for both of the large Lewmar hatches (forward) are "crazed."
Venture 25, MacGregor 25 derfus at 12:43pm 11.20.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/3137 I have seen both listed Venture 25 and MacGregor 25 is there a difference between the two? If so, w
Late fall Sailing yodagwb at 11:17am 11.20.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2256 Has anyone left, does anyone leave for the Bahamas from Norfolk Va in early December, 1st wk, and if
Cal 28-2 Keel lnsc23 at 9:45am 11.20.09 Cal 1/3911 I have an 87 28-2 shoal draft and am considering replacing or extending to the deep draft (3' 9" vs.
Another 40.5 Question Michael G at 9:13am 11.20.09 Big Boats 6/1617 I am about to install a radar pole on the back of my 40.5 and as you would know it I stumbled on a g
Teak Cleaner Salty at 8:58am 11.20.09 Ask All Sailors 15/9599 I am in the process of looking for a teak cleaner and varnish / oil to redo my boat interior. I am r
Soundproofing I/B Diesel engine area sail2kn0m0r at 8:10am 11.20.09 Day Sailers 2/1965 Has anyone soundproofed their inboard engine "room" I have 26 Oday Yanmar 8hp and found this product
Sailboat Power systems kloudie1 at 7:03am 11.20.09 Ask All Sailors 35/7083
replace inboard with outboard on a 82/30 john w smith at 6:35am 11.20.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2025 I have a 1982 - 30 with a DEAD engine . I also have a newer 15 hp long shaft outboard. I woul lik
Stu Pls Help DanNahant at 6:13am 11.20.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1918 I have a 1987 Catalina 30 Mk II with the Universal M25XP diesel. Even when the batteries are fully c
Beneteau 361 - second fuel tank Phil_Oceanis 361 at 5:46am 11.20.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/3969 Has anyone added a second fuel tank to a Beneteau 361 (or similar boat)? Any ideas how to do it? T
Captain Herring needs to post ... Shoaldrafter at 4:47am 11.20.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1283 Folks, Captain Herring needs to post a "utube" or video of how to use this new item from his boat
Tuning the rig on hunter water-ballast boats Nicky17000 at 1:33am 11.20.09 Smaller Boats 5/2414 Hi, I would like some advice for proper rig tensioning on these type of boats. Usually I set the mas
Reducing sail on a Catalina 320 with roller furling main C22Reflections at 7:16pm 11.19.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/5481 Question for Catalina owners with roller furling mains. I have owned a 1986 Catalina 22 ("Reflectio
bunks on trailer dtdsail at 5:11pm 11.19.09 Catalina 22 6/1902 I am trying to get a trailer set up for my Catalina 22. Does anyone know how high to put the bunks o
where to sell a mast Jerry Loomis Monterey at 5:05pm 11.19.09 Pearson 1/1774 With out trying to sell my mast on the forum would anyone know where I might advertise a mast, riggi

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Elusive Leak in the Anchor Lockers of 1995 and Later Hunters Hollyberry at 11:46am 04.22.22 Is the water gathering under your cushions? or appearing in a locker area below? A photo or two migh
Wooden interior steps (1) Hollyberry at 11:41am 04.22.22 Might I suggest an alternate? Reface them with Lonseal or possibly Plasteak... no more issues with w
X2Power AGM battery Scott T-Bird at 11:32am 04.22.22 Oh, you want specs @Stu Jackson ? I wasn't going that deep into the weeds! But here they are ... h
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed Ralph Johnstone at 11:20am 04.22.22 As for cleaning, I think I would use a garden sprayer to hose the inside of the tank with a de-grea
Anchor locker leaks Ralph Johnstone at 10:33am 04.22.22 So, @Ralph Johnstone , if you've got any System Three left, I may need to borrow some. :huh: Don'
Epoxy and stainless steel. senang at 10:24am 04.22.22 By the look of it this a standard Volvo lipseal. Volvo does NOT mention this arrangement with the wa
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed dlochner at 9:55am 04.22.22 Try special order from SBO Shop, ask @Dave Groshong
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed JRacer at 9:54am 04.22.22 Adding an inspection port is good idea. Do a search there are several companies that can provide t
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed senang at 9:48am 04.22.22 +1 For what Ritsim above posted. Cut a hole, thoroughly clean the insides, replace hoses. Cutting a
X2Power AGM battery Stu Jackson at 9:36am 04.22.22 but it doesn't appear that they all have exactly the same specifications WADR, your post includes
Ship/Maintenance log book DArcy at 9:32am 04.22.22 I use Microsoft OneNote for maintenance as well as To Do list and I made a Kanban board for all of t
Beneteau Spare Parts mdibella at 9:31am 04.22.22 UPDATE: I reached out to another Beneteau dealer today and got my access restored just as others on
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed shemandr at 9:16am 04.22.22 I once took a fuel tank to a radiator shop to be cleaned. It was pretty easy to get out.
Found a 2003 C310 marchem at 9:15am 04.22.22 I'm a bad owner, never got around to cleaning my winches but last time out they were major tough to
Hunter 23 Hull/deck joint R&R? Thaniel at 9:07am 04.22.22 Glad to see progress on this project. Please keep posting how things go.
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? Johann at 9:02am 04.22.22
Stansions for 1987 Hunter 28.5 Dave Groshong at 9:00am 04.22.22 https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=28.5&c=8&p=55125
Rigid Reefer mast raising Timm R Oday25 at 8:57am 04.22.22 Yes ,you are correct in that I was solely referancing the flexible furler .The forestay is connected
replace starter/glowplug key switch Calif. Ted at 8:34am 04.22.22 The pod is actually made by Navpod, it is easiest to remove the wheel to remove the front panel. The
Fresh water flush Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:14am 04.22.22 I like this solution. The sink drain is below the waterline-about eight inches or so up the hull fr

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