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My new H33 Head Reflection BruceK at 11:16am 07.06.09 Mid-Size Boats 8/1408 The Lady can't see to apply the usual with the strange and low placement of the vanity mirror in the
Refrigeration Newbie question sailliny at 11:06am 07.06.09 Catalina 310 2/1548 Hope everyone had a nice 4th on the water. My question is how long can you run your refrigerator on
Looking for another Pearson Hawk Owner NW Ohio Hawk at 11:05am 07.06.09 Pearson 7/3005 Hi, I have just purchased a 1961 Pearson Hawk in pretty good condition. However, it doesn't have a r
keel pivot bolt washers DaveDGammans@yahoo at 10:56am 07.06.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2150 I am in need of the specifications for the 1/2 inch swing keel pivot bolt washers. I know the washe
keel pivot bolt washers DaveDGammans@yahoo at 10:54am 07.06.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1012 I am in need of the specifications for the 1/2 inch swing keel pivot bolt washers. I know the washe
Restoring Bottomsiders BobM at 10:44am 07.06.09 Ask All Sailors 3/4322 Low priority project, but I got to thinking that it would be nice to restore my bottomsiders vinyl c
Hunter 18.5: What size Jib sail do I need? Miss Ashley at 10:41am 07.06.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1981 So I'm new to the game.... Just acquired a Hunter 18.5 without a Jib sail. Looking to order one but
Metal Decals for Beneteau Richard Lisch at 10:07am 07.06.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2091 Does anyone know where I could get replacement for the "Beneteau" metal decals. I broke the one o
3 way battery switch orion at 10:20am 07.06.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2579 This weekend the batteries died while on the mooring. I had it switched to #2 house leaving #1 start
HELP!! JACK RYAN at 10:00am 07.06.09 Lancer 1/1654 Just bought a 1984 30' lancer. previous owner not being much help. anyone feel like helpin' a novice
Setting up my sails for the first time? Bob S at 9:43am 07.06.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1260 My main sail head board (triangle plate) has two attachment holes. When I attach the halyard, is the
L30 on ebay BobM at 9:37am 07.06.09 Lancer 0/1403 Not my boat. Fixer upper. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-Lancer-30-Cruiser-Sailboat-STK-17527
Electric winch for furling main shemandr at 7:48am 07.06.09 Big Boats 10/2134 Has anyone retrofitted a H356 with an electric winch to furl the main? After bringing in the main o
Mast Tuning 77 C-30 tom.watson at 7:41am 07.06.09 Catalina 30 2/1599 I am sure this info is on this site, but I have looked and can't find it. (OK, I am rushed a bit cau
safety bobbrecken at 7:39am 07.06.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1102 I have been told by a long time racer on Lake Superior that the Macgregor should only be used on inl
Pleated hatch shades dleighton at 7:36am 07.06.09 Big Boats 2/2896 Does anyone know who makes the pleated hatch shades for Catalina? Our shades on our 400 are secured
Loss of coolant in fresh water system healey1959 at 7:01am 07.06.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1958 A week ago my Catalina 30 Universal diesel overheated. Since I didn't have any history of when the
Where credit is due --- Edson Marine John T1594 at 6:25am 07.06.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1261 The Hunter designed pedestal on my 2000 H340 has an Edson CD-i Compact Rack ' Pinion steering system
Crack in Mac 26 Pop Top JohnH_V25 at 6:22am 07.06.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1956 Yesterday while sorting out the mast raising system on my new to me '92 Mac 26 I noticed some spongy
Air Conditioning the 30 Catalina Bob4203 at 6:09am 07.06.09 Catalina 30 4/5749 We are considering installing a permanent unit with as much as 16,000 btu's to help take the edge of

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A new 466 Mikem at 4:56pm 12.26.21 Merry Christmas everyone. I have just had the opportunity to acquire a lightly used 466. I have nev
New here Project_Mayhem at 4:24pm 12.26.21 If it were me, I'd go with a 120v mini fridge and inverter. The one I have only draws 1 amp. At 90%
Angle of transom on 1990 35.5 Legend Project_Mayhem at 4:16pm 12.26.21 I don't think it would fit the bill but what came to mind was one of those shower handholds with the
6" round fluorecsent (3) Georgedoyle at 3:24pm 12.26.21 We left one of the wires disconnected. The switch we added can be used with two circuits. Click up a
Looking for the wiring diagram of control panel for 1992 42 Hunter Passage? Terry Cox at 3:17pm 12.26.21 Thank you, Marcus.
Hunter window reseal Tally Ho at 3:08pm 12.26.21 Yes, Dow 795 is a good choice of sealant. On my Hunter 280, the large front windows had some small
M25-XP Oberdorfer Raw Water Pump is dripping oil at the base (1) RitSim at 3:01pm 12.26.21 This home-made tool helps remove the old seals. One of the on-line videos showed it, so I can't tak
Looking for the wiring diagram of control panel for 1992 42 Hunter Passage? Crusty Ol Salt at 2:32pm 12.26.21 These additions have made our P42 much more accommodating these days with all of our personal devic
Hose in stern of boat - Can anyone identify? valcour at 2:18pm 12.26.21 That appears to be starboard side. It is likely fresh air intake from stern vent. The other intak
Looking for the wiring diagram of control panel for 1992 42 Hunter Passage? (5) Terry Cox at 12:22pm 12.26.21 I've made very few changes to the panel over the years, adding one or two new courtesy DC circuits
M25-XP Oberdorfer Raw Water Pump is dripping oil at the base Stu Jackson at 11:11am 12.26.21 It is more likely that the oil is coming out of the weep hole about 1/2" out from the flange. If th
A new 466 David in Sandusky at 9:39am 12.26.21 Some good reviews here: Hunter Owner Reviews
6" round fluorecsent Udi at 9:37am 12.26.21
M25-XP Oberdorfer Raw Water Pump is dripping oil at the base JoeWhite at 9:11am 12.26.21 Replacing seals is easy and inexpensive. If you have 200 hours on it, it is time to order the kit th
6" round fluorecsent Georgedoyle at 9:03am 12.26.21
Hose in stern of boat - Can anyone identify? Tom J at 8:56am 12.26.21 There are three of those hoses in that compartment. One is the exhaust for the bilge blower, and th
M25-XP Oberdorfer Raw Water Pump is dripping oil at the base (1) Hayden Watson at 8:51am 12.26.21 If the oil is coming out of the flange mounting it to the front cover, you should be ok with a new p
Hunter 40.5 Water heater to hydronic diesel Rick D at 8:50am 12.26.21 Your water heater should have a heat exchanger for heating the water when the engine is warmed up an
Sydney Hobart Race PaulK at 8:45am 12.26.21 Interesting that they have four starts from different lines all at the same time, and then different
Unknown Part and function LeeandRick at 8:38am 12.26.21 Paper towel holder. I've got one in my garage but not quite as rusty.

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