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Jabsco Macerator windward54 at 7:51am 09.23.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/2513 I had a problem with my Jabsco macerator and was wondering if anyone else had the same issue or had
What is a good book on wiring? Qoheleth at 7:03am 09.23.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2109 I have just bought a 1975 Venture 25 that has lights, a place for a battery and a home made pannel w
Rust prevention seadaddler at 6:48am 09.23.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1424 What do you do or use to prevent rusting on motor mounts and shaft coupling. I am starting to get so
Swine Flu!!! Patrick S/V Shangra-La at 6:21am 09.23.09 Sails Call Lounge 8/4688 This isn't the proper forum for this, but hang in there with me for a moment. I am sick and tired
V-berth redo chinny at 5:28am 09.23.09 Ask All Sailors 9/3623 I'm desperately looking for some information on replacements for the old carpet installed on the sed
hatches seaStan at 5:17am 09.23.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1451 Greeting, I would like to put some opening hatches on the sides of my 2007 26m. I noticed that th
1973 M-20 Scow Rigging Question M20 Derf at 5:07am 09.23.09 Ask All Sailors 7/10330 Picked up a 1973 M-20 that I'm refurbishing. The running rigging was not in place and there are a bu
hull mildew Solmansail at 5:01am 09.23.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1649 I have a 1984 Hunter that has mildew growth above the boot stripe. This has been going on for the l
solar vent Charlie L. at 4:32am 09.23.09 Big Boats 2/1169 The solar vents on my 1985 Hunter 34 need replaced. What is the model # and where can they be purch
Companion Way hatch leaking duhe at 7:10pm 09.22.09 Big Boats 5/2618 The companion way hatch on my Hunter 34 is leaking at the back corners of the hatch (corners in the
yanmar won't idle. John Howitt at 5:40pm 09.22.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1485 Just an update to the previous post on the topic.thanks Guy's for all your interest and helpful tips
Need some advise, need some reassuring royst at 5:11pm 09.22.09 Ask All Sailors 8/2059 First of all thanks for letting me in the forum. My nieghbor gave me his 74 Hunter 25. It was kept u
Mariner 19 CB leak Gordon7910m at 5:02pm 09.22.09 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2619 My 1977 Mariner has developed a leak around the bolt head that holds the CB in its fiberglass housin
Looking to move on up to a CC passport 42 or 45, need advice. therobesons3 at 4:50pm 09.22.09 Big Boats 5/2674 We are looking at the passports, 42 and 45 but are seeing a lot of differances. Can anyone give me
Pop Top Hatch supports Norm at 4:37pm 09.22.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/5611 After I wrapped my removable Pop Top hatch supports with floating material so that I wouldn't lose t
Hi All Trailer Sailers Nube at 4:06pm 09.22.09 Trailer Sailors 5/3027 Ahoy All How often does the wheel bearings need to be replaced/repacked?
how many people "play" their controls ChuckThomas at 1:33pm 09.22.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/3867 Again thanks to Mr. Don and his guide. Before reading the book I would make a trim change and see wh
Packing Size/1980 33' tedboi at 12:30pm 09.22.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1339 Replacing the stuffing box packing on a Hunter 33(1980). Size 1/4 or 3/16 inch? Flax or teflon? Thx
A Sad Commentary Paul Wash at 12:17pm 09.22.09 Smaller Boats 3/1611 This past weekend we were enjoying a laid back sailing Sunday following a SCA Saturday in the mouth
Hull profile Hunter 33 1980 for cradle. Sylvain at 12:11pm 09.22.09 Mid-Size Boats 0/1155 I'm getting a cradle from a friend who sadly sold his 38' Hans Christian. It's a heavy duty cradle

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My new 40.1 ran down the house bank hvac&r tech at 7:42am 04.09.22 Not being judgemental here. Even if you can afford to replace the 4 house batteries with no strain
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank jssailem at 7:38am 04.09.22 Yes it is a complex system and my boat is new. Yes that would be true. It is pretty boat and will
Wash down pump orientation (3) Captain Mateo at 7:31am 04.09.22 This is something that I've been thinking about, too. What is your plan to provide source water to
Spreader Snapped from mast - Need Advice/thoughts Scott T-Bird at 7:21am 04.09.22 You need to take a close look at the mast. A 24' O'Day is going to be a light-weight rig so take it
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank hvac&r tech at 7:21am 04.09.22
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank hvac&r tech at 7:16am 04.09.22 I am working with dealer and they asked Beneteau on Friday for assistance which I finally got, it wa
I blew a fuse! Maine Sail at 7:16am 04.09.22 What he is saying is that all banks on a boat should have over current protection, including startin
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank smokey73 at 7:06am 04.09.22 Not being judgemental here. Even if you can afford to replace the 4 house batteries with no strain
Spreader Snapped from mast - Need Advice/thoughts jssailem at 7:02am 04.09.22 Maybe the spreader is salvageable. So much depends on what you see when you get it down on the hard.
Spreader Snapped from mast - Need Advice/thoughts Crazy Dave Condon at 7:01am 04.09.22 @Learningthehardway As a former dealer, if the picture where the spreader use to be is a large hole
I blew a fuse! Scott T-Bird at 7:01am 04.09.22 So, what heard in the Nigel Calder video is that: 1) starting circuit is one place you may not want
A lost art: Conserving ice. (1) dLj at 6:58am 04.09.22 Sounds like you're in luck, then. I'd bet the prepped old finish would hold varnish or urethane. E
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank jssailem at 6:57am 04.09.22 :plus: with @smokey73
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank smokey73 at 6:48am 04.09.22 From your initial post I am assuming this is a "brand new" boat straight from the dealer. If so, di
Spreader Snapped from mast - Need Advice/thoughts DougM at 6:40am 04.09.22
Wax or ceramic Justin_NSA at 6:36am 04.09.22 I get ads all the time for ceramic products. Maybe I'm just stuck in the past, I use Collinite paste
Spreader Snapped from mast - Need Advice/thoughts jviss at 6:33am 04.09.22 It looks to me like the spreader bracket was glued to the mast. If that's the case, it would seem a
Wax or ceramic DougM at 6:30am 04.09.22 I have used Collinite Fleet Wax for years, and have been happy with it. I have found that the easies
Spreader Snapped from mast - Need Advice/thoughts jssailem at 6:19am 04.09.22 Welcome to the SBO forum @Learningthehardway Wish it was a better day for you. you will need to g
compass kloudie1 at 6:18am 04.09.22 Lots of boats have this clamp on the throttle cable .. The regular cable clamp will work as well.. N

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