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Fixing the aft holding tank - advice? KandD at 8:34am 09.24.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1190 So we have the typical 80's hunter problem with our holding tank. I've got the sole screws out and
Thinking about a Rhodes 22 mtgregory47 at 8:31am 09.24.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1308 I'm thinking of moving from my Mac 25 to a Rhodes 22. It is built by General boats and has somewhat
Mac 25 Trailering MrMikey64 at 7:31am 09.24.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2270 This is a question to all the Mac/Venture 25 owners out there: Can anyone tell me the the combined w
Original instruments Tom C at 6:12am 09.24.09 Mid-Size Boats 0/1211 Purchased 1989 Hunter 28, the SL 10 speed/log is cystalized (doesn't work), the DS 10 depth sounder
How Much Do / Should These Items Cost? Ducati at 4:25am 09.24.09 Ask All Sailors 14/3416 Looking at a used Beneteau 36.7 and would like to do some upgrades depending on what we can afford.
M-18 oil leak pcjrusso at 2:21am 09.24.09 Ask All Sailors 5/2358 Hi Two weeks ago after motoring hard (2300-2500 rmp) for about 4 hours, I noticed oil seeping out o
Too small? Mike A. at 9:15pm 09.23.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2455 My fiancee and I are moving up to Monterey and looking to buy a sail boat. I really like the Catalin
John (oreana123) a question about........ (1) Sumner at 8:27pm 09.23.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1702 ..........the outhaul on your boom.... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/oreana123/led034.jpg
Lake Powell Zebra Mussel Update.... Sumner at 8:05pm 09.23.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2225 I talked to the director of the Zebra Mussel program at Lake Powell today and thought some of you mi
80's Oday Interiors Woodwork njlarry at 6:22pm 09.23.09 Ask An Oday Owner 17/3810 Anyone know what type of wood finish was used on the wood interiors of O'Days in the 80's? Any sugg
Hunter 216 - 3 point wire sling for launch blsheldon at 5:47pm 09.23.09 Smaller Boats 0/1680 Does anyone have a system for mounting pad eyes for use with a 3 part wire sling so the boat can be
M-18 oil leak pcjrusso at 4:04pm 09.23.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1713 Hi Two weeks ago after motoring hard (2300-2500 rmp) for about 4 hours, I noticed oil seeping out
ALADO Roller Furling/Reefing ? pcjrusso at 3:41pm 09.23.09 Ask All Sailors 14/11194 Has anyone used a ALADO Roller Furling/Reefing I have a catalina 27 and want to add a roller furling
Oh no. Big change. Roger Long at 2:34pm 09.23.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2228 I just lost my beautiful boat shed. The wharf owner needs the space. He would also like the shed s
Air Conditioning Controls Mike1942 at 2:00pm 09.23.09 Big Boats 5/1500 I recently purchased a 2004 Hunter 36. It has air conditioning but no owners manual. The a/c conto
inflatable mattress burtseagul at 1:47pm 09.23.09 Ask All Sailors 4/2842 Has anyone used a thin 6 inch inflatable mattress in their cabin and found it more comfortable to sl
Genoa/Jib size johnchang7 at 12:52pm 09.23.09 Ericson 1/2391 Hello just bought a 1976 Ericson 23 but it doesn't have a headsail. Does anyone know the size of a g
Mainsail sheet on H356 (3) Patrik at 12:52pm 09.23.09 Big Boats 0/1336 After a season with our new Hunter 356 I felt that the control of the mainsail was not as I was used
Raising your boom? KandD at 12:32pm 09.23.09 Big Boats 2/1273 I have an '85 H40; what would be involved with raising the boom up a little? It looks like it's bee
North Sails Vs. Quantum PatSul22 at 11:57am 09.23.09 Ask All Sailors 14/19336 I am in search of new sails for my Oday 272 and am reserching a number of brands, North, Quantum, Do

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Non skid paint Don S/V ILLusion at 4:52pm 04.12.22 We have the same non-skid on our pool lanai as on the boat deck The idiot who recently refinished th
Raymarine ST4000+ Auto Pilot clutch pop out Tally Ho at 4:49pm 04.12.22 I have the older (black) wheel pilot. Mine AP did that a few times. I found that disassembling the
New Owner of 1983 Irwin 34 Citation patagoniadave at 4:43pm 04.12.22 I would suggest you pose one question at a time. You'll be more likely to receive answers than one
New Owner of 1983 Irwin 34 Citation Ralph Johnstone at 4:13pm 04.12.22 I would suggest you pose one question at a time. You'll be more likely to receive answers than one
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank smokey73 at 3:58pm 04.12.22 No such thing as "overshare." Buying the boat of your dreams, great. Naming the boat after your Wi
1993 40.5 Standing / Running Rigging Replacement PRO tips? svAtargatis at 3:38pm 04.12.22 Hey both! I'm replacing the running rigging and standing rigging. I am not changing the rigging as
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank kappykaplan at 3:23pm 04.12.22 Well done, @hvac&r tech ! :beer:
Renogy jviss at 3:22pm 04.12.22 Thanks @Maine Sail
Binoculars fred1diver at 3:18pm 04.12.22 So I broke down and got a nice pair of Bushnella 7x50 with integrated compass, taxes in 304$ can. go
Renogy Maine Sail at 3:11pm 04.12.22 As a professional Marine electrical business would not touch it with a 10 foot pole. we used to thin
Hard of Hearing Help mikeracca at 1:51pm 04.12.22 I have not heard the sound of silence since I served onboard an aircraft carrier. My rack was direct
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank (8) hvac&r tech at 1:40pm 04.12.22 Marie Katherine is a sleek looking lady. Not the classic lines many prefer, but sleek none the les
Raymarine ST4000+ Auto Pilot clutch pop out Stu Jackson at 1:40pm 04.12.22 i don't even have that autopilot but am aware of the multiple failures of that clutch. WADR, you co
Bottom painting - Stupid question.....or not? Justin_NSA at 1:36pm 04.12.22 I've written about ..... That's my 2 cents. That was waaaaay more than 2 cents worth ;)
1975 Cal 2-29 Spreader Information - Help Needed jon hansen at 1:31pm 04.12.22 varnish on the bottom, white paint on the top. for spreaders i have sitka spruce, mahogany, mahogan
240 mooring/dock cover Bubbadog at 1:31pm 04.12.22
Hard of Hearing Help Barnacle Bill at 1:21pm 04.12.22 Ya, like a few others. Get hearing aids.
Desperate leakinhg Barnacle Bill at 1:13pm 04.12.22 If it is coming in from a tube, the shaft log, etc. a real simple and easy thing to do is stick and
Starting fluid Barnacle Bill at 1:07pm 04.12.22 I know that starting fluid is a no no for diesel engine combustion, but then I know people in the co
1975 Cal 2-29 Spreader Information - Help Needed Barnacle Bill at 12:54pm 04.12.22 Sitka spruce might be harder to find these days. In the old days, that's what many masts were made

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