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Relocation/Sea Strainer/Fuel Filter etc? (2) ScottySailor at 8:53am 07.26.21 Big Boats 4/728
Adventures in anchoring Scott T-Bird at 8:40am 07.26.21 Ask All Sailors 40/2600 I was solo over the weekend and anchored at Tices Shoal on Saturday night. @Ward H gave me fair war
Deck Windows on a Hunter376 jcrews63 at 8:26am 07.26.21 Big Boats 1/617 What is the the best black caulking to rebed the deck (skylight) windows. Mine were done just before
Spreader boots for Hunter 335 johnstreatfeild at 7:10am 07.26.21 Ask All Sailors 2/383 Does anyone know what size spreader boots I need for a 1989 Hunter 335? West Marine sells three siz
Surveyor in Seattle area? Tedd at 9:34pm 07.25.21 Pacific North West Cruisers 3/601 I'm looking at a boat that's for sale on Bainbridge Island. Can anyone recommend a surveyor in that
The Proper Prop Phil Herring at 8:24pm 07.25.21 Ask All Sailors 15/1576 What factors did you consider when selecting the best propeller for your boat?
Boat mover BaC at 7:10pm 07.25.21 Ask All Sailors 12/1344
Sail repair advice? BOSSailor at 5:39pm 07.25.21 Ask All Sailors 9/2106 Hey all, While out on the harbor the other evening my main developed a tear about six feet in length
What's the Best Additive to Help Boat Paint Flow? Plymouth Sailor at 4:51pm 07.25.21 Ask All Sailors 7/1014 Trying to get ideas for helping boat paint flow better. I need it to spread more evenly and get tha
1986 Fixed Keel Material hambonebrown at 4:44pm 07.25.21 Catalina 22 8/1121 New owner of 1986 fixed keel. What's the material of the keel, lead or cast iron? Many thanks --
what are these? (1) sunlover at 4:33pm 07.25.21 Ask All Sailors 4/623 I found these under the stove. They have some carbon scorch marks. Any ideas?
Great weekend! Orbweaver at 4:08pm 07.25.21 Ask All Sailors 1/527 We just got back from the lake, and we had a great time up there aside from all the smoke. I got the
Water stain in cabin next to bulkhead young_gray at 2:53pm 07.25.21 Catalina 30 6/1377
Hunter 41DS engine room blower replacement MFD at 1:48pm 07.25.21 Big Boats 8/1355 Hi All, Finally (I was wondering when it would happen) the engine room blower does not work anymore.
Troubleshooting LP on 343 Oceanis sunlover at 1:17pm 07.25.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 31/3334 I just returned from filling up my LP tanks. One was empty, but the other had some gas in it. An
Refrigeration lines HD74 at 11:33am 07.25.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/728 The refrigeration lines from my compressor to unit is sweating a lot. The water drops down off them
Refrigeration lines HD74 at 11:11am 07.25.21 Ask All Sailors 1/342 My refrigeration lines on my fridge are sweating and dripping a lot of water. This is causing a buil
H212 Centerboard raising rope broken timjneedham at 8:49am 07.25.21 Smaller Boats 4/900 I ordered new Dyneema cord to replace the broken one, but I'm not sure how I'm going to attach it. D
Lewmar port lights Xstream at 7:22am 07.25.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1625 My 1996 Oceanis 281 has six older style Lewmar port lights. I have heard of other folks who have re
Chicago slip question Jimongee at 5:41am 07.25.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/392 we are on our 356 in Sturgeon Bay, WI awaiting parts. In 2 days we are departing for Chicago. We

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Noise between Mast and Boom JoeWhite at 1:06pm 06.23.24 Raise and lower the boom by hand near the mast and listen for squeaking sound. If squeaking, then i
Thermostat jibes138 at 12:57pm 06.23.24 Thermostats have a weep hole that allows a small flow of coolant even when closed. Have you done the
Thermostat T33 at 12:38pm 06.23.24 Yes. Tested the thermostat in heated water and it works fine. it turned out the engine was in need o
Noise between Mast and Boom JBP-PA at 12:35pm 06.23.24 Some goosenecks have (or are supposed to have) plastic bushings which tend to wear out resulting in
Auto Pilot fixable? JoeWhite at 11:55am 06.23.24 Disconnect the bad battery, then conduct your test.
mast attach points dlochner at 11:18am 06.23.24 Did a little research and memory refresher. What I described in an earlier post is called a mainsail
Auto Pilot fixable? dlochner at 11:09am 06.23.24 Battery One is dead. If I am reading your data correctly, the voltage at battery one is 9.5 volts wi
mast attach points Joe at 10:54am 06.23.24 OK back, here is a photo If the extra hole is a foot or so above the Tack (forward low corner of s
Auto Pilot fixable? Anchor Lady at 10:39am 06.23.24 I think it would be helpful to know the voltage at the failing device when it is troublesome before
Auto Pilot fixable? Anchor Lady at 10:39am 06.23.24 Searching for unicorns are you? :biggrin: First check the electrical connections, make sure all o
Auto Pilot fixable? Anchor Lady at 10:38am 06.23.24 Update and voltage and usage for autopilot issues: Disconnect Shore power: Battery at 13.9 V Run t
Looking for source for used roller furling and jib. Stu Jackson at 10:35am 06.23.24 so the sail will finish in a neat pile on the foredeck. Joe's right. Another trick is to sail on
Looking for source for used roller furling and jib. Joe at 10:26am 06.23.24 Rigging an inexpensive "jib downhaul" will solve most of the issues that make one thinks they need r
mast attach points dlochner at 10:17am 06.23.24 The holes are for reefing. The lower sail slugs do not attach to the sail, rather a thin strong line
Hunter Passage 42 forward head seawater hose clogged Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:10am 06.23.24 37038-2012 is the part # for a jabsco toilet 12v solenoid valve with vented loop. However, replacing
mast attach points (1) Fly4rfun at 9:50am 06.23.24 OK back, here is a photo
B331 Bilge Pump electrical Issues jssailem at 9:11am 06.23.24 Trace wires... The common suspect is connections. They are exposed and often the site of corrosion.
Looking for source for used roller furling and jib. morbidfollower at 8:30am 06.23.24 There's nothing "wrong" with having a hank-on jib or genoa. People have been using them for a (rea
Head treatment Calif. Ted at 8:19am 06.23.24 I've been using Odorlos (liquid) for a couple decades now, there is no "head" odor on my boat. If th
Looking for source for used roller furling and jib. ShawnL at 8:04am 06.23.24 There's nothing "wrong" with having a hank-on jib or genoa. People have been using them for a (real

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