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Gas struts for fridge riced2485 at 10:56am 08.11.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1539 Can anyone tell me where to get replacement gas struts that keep the fridge doors open on a 35.5.
Auto Pilot Upgrade? Murray16764 at 10:52am 08.11.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1312 After just returning from a two week cruise around Lake Ontario, it became apparent that my Raymarin
Head/stay sail input requested (1) ybrad at 10:31am 08.11.09 The Cherubini Hunters 20/4463 Looking for some input on how to rig the head/stay sail configuration on our 1980 H37C. I gather th
Selecting a Dow Sealant Neil McDonald at 10:22am 08.11.09 Ask All Sailors 7/8555 Some time ago this forum persuaded me that 795 was the choice Dow sealant for marine glazing. So I h
safety lines? MrMikey64 at 10:19am 08.11.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1599 While refurbishing a Mac 21, I noticed one of the "tips" that guides/holds the safety lines along th
Is this your 410 in New Jersey (1) Jim at 10:16am 08.11.09 Big Boats 1/1218 Here is the shot.
Pump Lift Bob Poff at 10:11am 08.11.09 Ask All Sailors 25/3762 Planning on adding a Racor as a primary fuel fillter. The Yanmar service manual says that the feed
Good times gene@cdhomes.net at 8:26am 08.11.09 Big Boats 1/1825 The 36 is one of the sweetest boats I have ever sailed. In 20 knot winds with full main and 135 rol
line and sheet replacement RobertCausey at 8:21am 08.11.09 Smaller Boats 1/995 All the equipment on my Pearson 23 are original, circa 1985. Everything is very good condition over
Where is the cheapest Alcohol?? Orgio 3000 ques Jimboyyy at 6:06am 08.11.09 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2130 for the stove... the pint of denatured at Homer Depot cost me $9 and it will probably have evaporate
Upwind truth? Quoddy at 5:58am 08.11.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2448 My browser didn't show a reply button so I had to put this info as a new upwind post. My frustratio
West Marine Nitrator numlock at 4:45am 08.11.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/2484 We started using West Marine Nitrator in our holding tank and it seems to have eliminated all the ba
3GM30F Recommended Oils etc MitchNH at 4:11am 08.11.09 Big Boats 4/1857 I am about to go through all the systems and change fulids, filters etc. I know the engine oils are
H 40 dents JC at 2:53am 08.11.09 Big Boats 5/1165 Has anyone noticed the "dents" amidships waterline and slightly above on Hunter 40 models? Seems lik
Alder Barbour cold machine lid latches djbeach at 10:18pm 08.10.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1447 The lid latches on my H376 Alder Barbour refrigerator and freezer have broken and need replacement.
Islander 17 f1ferrari at 8:29pm 08.10.09 Islander 2/14711 I just bought what was described to me a an "Ocean Yachts 17" but could not find any info whatsoever
Found a Crack Phoebe 1 at 8:21pm 08.10.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2170 I was looking into the area where the slide in Galley goes and there is a large crack in what I woul
rudder repair for 32' Ericson sloop mgrubich at 8:20pm 08.10.09 Ericson 1/3306 I own a 32' Ericson sloop and had an emergency haul out on Friday July 31 due to a leak we detected
Access to Bilge Below Holding Tank Brad Hoff at 7:28pm 08.10.09 Big Boats 19/2483 I fixed a leak from the head to the holding tank in my 1984 Hunter 34. For several months, part of t
Forward Hatch Screen (Inset style) John Lowery at 6:43pm 08.10.09 Mid-Size Boats 0/1318 I have just purchase at Catalina 270 (model year 2005). It didn't come with any screening on the for

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Lifeline Stanchion Installation 1987 Catalina 22 (2) Gene Neill at 11:30am 01.05.22 John here's the pics I told you about. Remove the teak strip to expose the fiberglass flange. Remov
Second Battery Stu Jackson at 11:30am 01.05.22 I'm curious about this too. Blue Sea systems has an 'add-a-battery' kit that intelligently charges
Low Profile mattress Mark Maulden at 11:28am 01.05.22 I bought a Froli system when Defender had it on sale. I like it under the traditional foam mattress
New Hunter 19-2 update (3) Marshall-Sevilla at 11:15am 01.05.22 Send photo
New Hunter 19-2 update Marshall-Sevilla at 11:13am 01.05.22 Hello, I also own a Hunter 19-2 and live in Seville (Spain). I am in the process of restoration and
New Hunter 19-2 update Marshall-Sevilla at 11:07am 01.05.22
ocean proofing a Legend 41AC? jssailem at 11:06am 01.05.22 If you have internal access to the lazaret hatch, I would configure a tie down. Put a seal around th
Cabin leak! (1) baycloud at 11:05am 01.05.22 Still no leaks but I've been fooled before. Got pulled back to my company in an emergency so hopeful
Its funny Friday! (1) DArcy at 11:03am 01.05.22 201495
Second Battery Don S/V ILLusion at 10:54am 01.05.22 Depends in part on your charger - can it charge 2 batteries independently? If not, can it charge bot
Shroud Protector Installation jssailem at 10:48am 01.05.22 I am a bare wire guy. Wire large enough to grab hold. No slippage or rotation when I grab hold. Th
1" waste tank vent fitting jssailem at 10:41am 01.05.22 Could this be what you seek? This is a Perko Brand from this West Coast Chandlery. They ship. You m
Lifeline Stanchion Installation 1987 Catalina 22 LakeShark at 10:02am 01.05.22 @John Marrone Look under the deck where the stanchion is for access. Often the liner from the inner
Second Battery Souellette at 9:54am 01.05.22 I'm curious about this too. Blue Sea systems has an 'add-a-battery' kit that intelligently charges a
Safest knot for dock line on a o ring... sail sfbay at 9:44am 01.05.22 Great question!! A simple method is to go through the metal ring and then back to the cleat on the
Jibing The Mainsail kappykaplan at 9:39am 01.05.22 Prepare to jibe. At helms to weather, mainsheet is swiftly hauled in to centerline main. As the sail
Jibing The Mainsail DArcy at 9:37am 01.05.22 That really depends on the boat. Years ago a friend raced his Nonsuch 30 and really only need crew t
Transmission Repair Shop Recommendation - South Jersey, PA, DE, MD dlochner at 9:22am 01.05.22 @dlochner Thanks for the recommendation. I spoke with Rick and will be taking the tranny up to his
Shroud Protector Installation thinwater at 9:20am 01.05.22 I bought some new Davis Shroud Protector Covers for the lifelines on my boat. The cables underne
1" waste tank vent fitting sail sfbay at 9:05am 01.05.22 Welcome to the forum!! Peggie will likely weigh in this but best I can tell 5/8" diameter is standa

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