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Instalation of instruments on the mast steveebryant at 3:49pm 06.25.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1052 Here is a basic question. What is required and how dificult is it to: 1. Run wire through t
instrument wiring down the mast steveebryant at 3:47pm 06.25.09 Big Boats 1/1550 Here is a basic question. What is required and how dificult is it to: 1. Run wire through the
lightning steveebryant at 3:28pm 06.25.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1293 I am looking at a Hunter 30 for sale in Tx. Rumor has it that it was once struck by lightning and a
Newbie question..Hunter 45DS Rob at 2:48pm 06.25.09 Big Boats 24/2792 Hi All, I am new to sailing. In my mid 40's and under the pressure of being an Oncologist I have dec
Emergency Tiller - get or make one graham at 2:07pm 06.25.09 Mid-Size Boats 15/11015 Let me relate a little story, and hopefully convince you to get or make an emergency tiller. It's my
DAMN!! Wheel spins freely jollymon2002 at 1:15pm 06.25.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1322 DAMN!! Wheel spins freely 2002 26X Macgregor 26X 2002 Coming in to port, I noticed it was becoming
Masting The 17 Daysailer ggraham at 11:24am 06.25.09 Trailer Sailors 7/7965 Just Learning to sail the 17 ; is there any easier way to mast this boat than with three people ? I
Loose Lifelines bnort3 at 11:07am 06.25.09 Ask All Sailors 23/8477 I'm new to sailboating and my lifelinese are loose even with fully tightened turnbuckles. I want th
what went wrong? painted over epox:.disaster (2) emergpa1 at 10:30am 06.25.09 Ask An Oday Owner 14/3016 I sealed my plywood bulkheads with three coats of epoxy, then sanded, then primed with general purpo
Wing Keel Concerns Guest Morgan at 9:51am 06.25.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1888 I am considering a used boat purchase in the 26' to 28' range, and the Beneteau 285, circa 1985-1990
Surveys and what you get from them. Ctskip at 9:45am 06.25.09 Sails Call Lounge 1/2635 SBO is doing a survey about, how often do you wax your boat. While looking over the results, made me
In Mast Furler Problem w 2001 410 (1) donbrad at 9:12am 06.25.09 Big Boats 5/1807 I recently replaced my original UK sails with a Quantum Fusion X 13 main with three vertical battens
old hose smells howard at 6:37am 06.25.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1968 Peggie, i have replace the hoses on my boat but some smell lingers, you cannot get to this area to s
re insulating my icebox... Ross in Tampa at 6:27am 06.25.09 Ask All Sailors 11/3748 My project for the weekend is re-insulating the factory icebox on my 1979 Oday 25. I am pretty sure
Diesel woes Scott T-Bird at 6:04am 06.25.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2230 I have to admit that Maine Sail put me to shame with his list of diesel maintenance projects. I had
In Water Bottom Cleaning bnort3 at 5:58am 06.25.09 Ask All Sailors 19/4352 I'm a new boater and my 36 foot sailiboat has been in the Chesapeake Bay for a little over a month.
moisture in deck shawndinn at 5:09am 06.25.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1485 Has anyone had this issue where water has gotten in through the genoa tracks on a 89 Hunter 30' ? I
Halyard "wrap" Suttonsbaysteve at 4:59am 06.25.09 Ask All Sailors 12/5682 I am having trouble with my halyard wrapping on my foil when I am trying to raise my sail. I have a
saltydog lynadamson at 10:12pm 06.24.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1401 Hi, I have heard that there is a difference in teh 26x's between 1999 and 2000+. I understand that
Making a dog-house out of pop-up on 26s? Krantz at 8:37pm 06.24.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/3814 Has anyone converted the pop-up to a more permanent doghouse, or pilot house? Seems it would be pret

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The LiFePo4 Revolution! jviss at 9:21am 03.02.22 I see zero indication Lithionics will not be insurable when TE-13 becomes a full standard. At half
New Battery power flare replacement jviss at 9:20am 03.02.22 Which make and model?
Precision 23 Trailer Crazy Dave Condon at 9:15am 03.02.22 although out of buisness for new boat, it is my understanding that the office number is still in use
Morse or no morse Brian D at 8:58am 03.02.22 From Wikipedia on CQ... "In English-speaking countries, the origin of the abbreviation was popular
The LiFePo4 Revolution! Johann at 8:54am 03.02.22 Perhaps domestically produced LifePo4 battery manufacturers are aware of upcoming insurance issues
Two disconnected stories may give your pause the next time you are out on the water. jeepbluetj at 8:41am 03.02.22 Last weekend there was the biggest pod of dolphins I've ever seen about 2 miles outside of Dana. Not
The LiFePo4 Revolution! jviss at 8:18am 03.02.22 I think they are referring to organic chemistry, not organic farming.
Any known concerns with this specific motor? kloudie1 at 8:15am 03.02.22 Couple of other things: new water pump impeller Check the points for gap and cleanliness.. (If not e
Two disconnected stories may give your pause the next time you are out on the water. Calif. Ted at 8:14am 03.02.22 First you can just hear them and see a disturbance on the water like an approaching squall, then the
Any known concerns with this specific motor? Jacktar at 8:14am 03.02.22 I had one with my boat from previous owner, ran good, but no throttle control because the control wa
Catalina 22 Sport Mast Repair? Jacktar at 8:09am 03.02.22 This is great area, lots of protected water for day sailing, hurricane holes for overnighting and pa
Oday 25 portlights racenmotorsports at 7:53am 03.02.22
Saying hello Leeward Rail at 7:47am 03.02.22 Sorry your welcome thread turned into a cover thread. Hehe. The same thing happens when a new pers
Any known concerns with this specific motor? brockangelo at 7:46am 03.02.22 Wow, okay, thanks everyone for giving me hope on the Evinrude. I had no idea. I love the idea of k
Saying hello Leeward Rail at 7:43am 03.02.22 devolve into heated arguments Hehe I wouldn't call it heated.. or even an argument.. no caps being
The LiFePo4 Revolution! Bob J. at 7:42am 03.02.22 I'd like to see some substantiation for this claim. I have never heard if it myself. Has anyone's
Any known concerns with this specific motor? Siamese at 7:37am 03.02.22 I don't have specific knowledge of the Mercury 5hp other that it's a single cylinder motor. You can
Saying hello brockangelo at 7:34am 03.02.22 Welcome aboard, Brock. Sounds like you have some good sailing ahead of you. Sorry your welcome
Saying hello brockangelo at 7:31am 03.02.22 Yep I agree with everything here. Thanks for pointing out not to drive with the cover. I was aware b
Oday 25 portlights Project_Mayhem at 7:25am 03.02.22 The window is sealed to the outside layer. Im guessing if the two layers weren't sealed together wat

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