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Finding a good surveyor in Fort Pierce Florida Thaelia at 5:15pm 10.27.21 Ask All Sailors 4/507 Hi, has anybody got a recommendation for a good surveyor in east Florida. The boat is in Fort Pierce
1987 Catalina 22 Anchor Rode John Marrone at 2:27pm 10.27.21 Catalina 22 10/1912 Okay....I'm still learning all the "Ropes" here. Hauling in the Anchor with this Pre-Spliced 3-Brade
DIY Fuel Polishing System jmce1587 at 11:43am 10.27.21 Ask All Sailors 18/5978
Fuel Filter/separator selection (2) Project_Mayhem at 11:23am 10.27.21 Engines and Propulsion 19/2472 I went to purchase a new fuel filter/separator and noticed there was two different types available f
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? geoffreykwright at 6:11am 10.27.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 49/4099 Hi - I am doing some work for a client with a 2005 Hunter 33. When they bought the boat, the PO gav
S/E Marina Recommendations Gold70 at 5:30am 10.27.21 Ask All Sailors 11/1667 Hi, New to the forum. Looking for recommendations for a nice marina in NC,SC,GA or North Florida a
Winterizing bilge on my H37 DanMaine at 5:22am 10.27.21 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1434 I seem to get a bit of leaking around my mast/ceiling area and some other places I can't seem to loc
Marine Corps Alarm Clock Christmas Gift (1) Brian D at 6:39pm 10.26.21 Sails Call Lounge 3/939 Inquire at your local Marine Corps Recruiter
Marelon Seacock fail! Hayden Watson at 4:55pm 10.26.21 Ask All Sailors 56/9377 I replace all 4 of my Marelon thru-hull / Marelon ball values during my haulout for bottom paint. T
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet. (1) artboas at 3:41pm 10.26.21 Big Boats 25/3924 OK, I've been working on this for awhile, and wanted to get it running perfectly before discussing i
Old Salts yappasailing at 3:20pm 10.26.21 Ask All Sailors 13/1307
Another Battery Inquiry rpell1@msn.com at 1:43pm 10.26.21 Ask All Sailors 13/1116 Hi all, I know there are several posts regarding Battery choice but, since everyone has their own is
170 Gooseneck Repair Tater at 1:06pm 10.26.21 Day Sailers 5/1306 I just bought a 170 and as expected there are several areas needing repair. The gooseneck where the
Replacement Fresh Water Pump c130king at 5:32am 10.26.21 Catalina 310 5/1257 Any suggestions on replacing the fresh water pump under the sink? Mine leaks pretty hard. Thanks
Loose stanchions - is there a simple solution? Bogart at 10:16pm 10.25.21 Big Boats 4/1458 On my 2007 Hunter 45CC the stanchions are attached to the bases by a bolt/nut fitting which passes r
Heat Exchanger to Raw Water Pump Hose - An Adventure in Maintenance. (3) KZW at 7:25pm 10.25.21 Catalina 310 8/1863 Long story. Get something to drink and sit back. In August my Oberdorfer raw water pump started leak
Bent mast (1) Annamarie at 5:45pm 10.25.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1184 Has anyone tried to fix a bent mast on a Mac 25? I have a slight bend to starboard above the spreade
Hoses from somewhere going nowhere. mjsb at 5:45pm 10.25.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1330 I have (2) 3/4" hoses that are sitting underneath my Yanmar 2GM20F on a Hunter 31. They are not hoo
Tabernacle replacement (4) Annamarie at 5:33pm 10.25.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1130 Due to an accident involving mast and pole, I have to remove the tabernacle and try to pound it back
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? sunlover at 3:57pm 10.25.21 Ask All Sailors 50/4536 This is new but it didn't seat right on the outside hull. It's recessed and none of my tools can g

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Freeze protection for small keel boat Universal M18 yelkenli at 10:54am 01.03.25 I have shore power and will set up a light on a thermostat. I will also re-install two access covers
Knot for Docking in BC Tedd at 10:19am 01.03.25 Thanks, John, I'll try that. It sounds a bit like a trucker's hitch, is that right?
Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working (1) Irish NC at 10:14am 01.03.25 Thanks for the welcome and quick response. I ran 12v directly to the solenoid and it ran the motor.
Freeze protection for small keel boat Universal M18 BarryL at 9:57am 01.03.25 Hi, Do you have shore power? If so, hanging a 60W incandescent light in the engine compartment shou
Perkins M30 Fuel Supply Issues challenger at 9:55am 01.03.25 Update: There were two main culprits. 1. I replaced the fuel pump and even with some air leak some
Hunter 27 Cockpit Instrument Access (1) DHembree at 9:51am 01.03.25 Well, I answered this for myself, but just in case anyone else has the same question, the area behin
Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:36am 01.03.25 Hi @Irish NC and welcome to the site. May I suggest you start a new posting with this item to ensur
H340 'Wobbly Wheel' sailcapt340 at 9:18am 01.03.25
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay) Indysailor at 8:54am 01.03.25 Thank you. i think we will anchor out at Haserot, sail around Old Mission and then anchor in Bower
Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working Irish NC at 8:53am 01.03.25 nd its quite relevant for my windlass issues. I believe I have the same wiring setup above. I've
pendant line cockpit fitting. Indysailor at 8:49am 01.03.25 Yeah.....He's a great source. Havent been able to get ahold of him. Maybe the holidays. Thanks! Yo
Rotating Furling Drum dlochner at 8:44am 01.03.25 Try just rotating the drum and leave everything else. You'll have to do this before you run the furl
Freeze protection for small keel boat Universal M18 dlochner at 8:38am 01.03.25 For monitoring temperature take a look at the Ruuvi Sensors (Amazon link). I've been using one to mo
Freeze protection for small keel boat Universal M18 Don S/V ILLusion at 8:19am 01.03.25
how to lock my rudder while under way danooxnard at 8:13am 01.03.25 Awesome that is the one in the picture. Here is a link to the actual part. I may have to order thi
Beneteau 381 Whisker pole (1) jssailem at 7:48am 01.03.25 how to attach a whisker pole It depends on how you are using it. Note that the pole is being force
Freeze protection for small keel boat Universal M18 Davidasailor26 at 7:34am 01.03.25
Bimini tubing chafe jssailem at 7:34am 01.03.25 That will work. :biggrin:
Freeze protection for small keel boat Universal M18 jssailem at 7:32am 01.03.25
Dish Rack for 2004-2011 Hunter 33 (1) KyleH at 7:10am 01.03.25 Thanks for the suggestion. I'm looking for one that fits in the cabinet like the one below:

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