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h27 Steering Cable Replacement Cool_Change at 1:06pm 11.12.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1306 I'm in the process of replacing the steering cable on our 1981 Hunter 27. I've removed the old (
Steaming & Anchor Light Installation jackwcolbert@yahoo.com at 10:53am 11.12.08 Ericson 0/1721 Have a 1974, 32' Ericson that I'm planning to install steaming and anchor lights. Would like to he
Solar breakthrough Tim R. at 10:44am 11.12.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1845 It looks like solar panels will be getting a lot more efficient. Some guys at RPI invented a coatin
Fittings Roy10289 at 8:08am 11.12.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/4028 Hi Peggy. I am in the process of replacing the metal holding tank on my boat with a custom plastic o
Yanmar cooling system draining Steves at 6:58am 11.12.08 Ask All Sailors 6/12916 Went to winterize the Yanmar 3GM30F on our Hunter 356 and got to the point of draining the green ant
shaft size cavanaughpat at 6:34am 11.12.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1142 Hi, my name is Pat and I would like to know the size Zink I need for the saft on a 1980 30' Hunter.
Frame morgan out island at 7:40pm 11.11.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1937 Looking to make a frame from ??. to cover My 28 OI., She's on the hard and the snow(4 letter word) i
This may seem obvious to others but........... Ross at 7:18pm 11.11.08 Ask All Sailors 22/3052 One of the hardest things for me to find when I was learning how to sail was "how to sail slowly" .
Need a boat cover dman535 at 7:13pm 11.11.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1526 I need to pick up a tarp to cover my C27. The stanchions are off and the mast is laid across the sid
galley mirror rnc725@comcast.net at 6:45pm 11.11.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1150 Am about to mount cabinets where the galley mirror is -- should I drill through it or remove it tota
galley mirror rnc725@comcast.net at 6:09pm 11.11.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1520 have made cabinets for the galley. Will be mounting where the mirror is. Is it easier to drill thr
Boat number Bob Alden at 5:58pm 11.11.08 The Cherubini Hunters 13/2485 Hello, Listed is my 1979 Hunter serial number. Does everyone agree looking at this that mine was
East Coast Florida to Keys and Punta Gorda seadaddler at 5:56pm 11.11.08 Destinations 5/4061 I'll be making a trip from Fort Pierce down to Marathon and up to Punta Gorda. So I am looking to he
Meant to Be up on the hard (4) Ian McGain at 5:13pm 11.11.08 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1340 Meant to Be- Now up on the hard My 1979 Hunter 30 is now up on the hard on Maryland's Eastern Shore
LED lights Blackthorn at 4:36pm 11.11.08 Ask All Sailors 13/2756 We all do stupid thing in our lives. Some are by accident and some are by design. I was stupid by
Trailer Leaf springs/hangers/axle Ryan20734 at 1:03pm 11.11.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1466 My trailer's rear port side leaf spring hanger has rusted off or broken off and I just happened to n
Diesel Filters higgs at 12:53pm 11.11.08 Ask All Sailors 33/5120 Most of us use a Ronco or similar filter in front of the manufacture's filter. The Ronco filter has
Simple Electronic Upgrades for Raymarine (1) rpwillia at 11:35am 11.11.08 Ask All Sailors 12/2557 All, On my Catalina 310 I have the Raymarine instruments on a 6" Edson instrument console shown in
Holding tank pump causing odor Jsailor at 11:02am 11.11.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/3236 Hi Peggy, What a great source of information on marine sanitation maintenance. I must admit I thou
New Oscilating Tool - Dremel Multi-Max (1) Maine Sail at 10:53am 11.11.08 Musings With Maine Sail 9/4063 For those who have been swooning over a Fein Multi-Master there may now be a less expensive alternat

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Bio-Blitz and shake down cruise jssailem at 8:33am 06.04.21 Yeah... If and when the border opens, will they take my word I have been vaccinated?:clap: or will
Dead Simple way to attach light objects to cabin interior MikeHoncho at 8:31am 06.04.21 Usually the command strip plastic hook part that attaches to the stop fails/breaks before the actual
Keep fuel tank full? markwbird at 8:30am 06.04.21 Nobody does that. I use a fuel conditioner and I have never had a problem
kea to main door jssailem at 8:30am 06.04.21 As the two "stern 10" cleats" are located in a very uncomfortable location, I am thinking of moving
Keep fuel tank full? Scott T-Bird at 8:28am 06.04.21 Short answer ... I don't know anybody who tops off their tank at the end of each day sailing. Most
Starter for Universal 5416 Michael Davis at 8:27am 06.04.21 Thanks, unfortunately they don't have one .... :-) Weterbeke is on backlog for 8 weeks.... but I d
Keep fuel tank full? MikeHoncho at 8:26am 06.04.21 Keeping your tank full to decrease the potential of water condensation is the most correct tactic bu
kea to main door dlochner at 8:23am 06.04.21 Did you try a locksmith? They have a wider selection of blanks than most hardware stores.
kea to main door Don S/V ILLusion at 8:22am 06.04.21 It might be much easier to replace the lock rather than to find a key for the old one.
Keep fuel tank full? thinwater at 8:12am 06.04.21 ...Change your O rings on your intake pipes regularly.... This is probably the most common source
Bio-Blitz and shake down cruise Michael Davis at 8:06am 06.04.21 Longing to sail. I think the time is coming soon John. Our second dose was originally scheduled fo
Bio-Blitz and shake down cruise jssailem at 7:59am 06.04.21 Thanks for the update, Michael. Longing to sail.
1973 C&C 30 with leaky water tank. Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:54am 06.04.21 Don't even try to repair it...replace it. If it's plastic, it's not repairable...if it's old enough
Bimini...what does it refer to? Ward H at 7:41am 06.04.21 Ward, Thanks for the heads up. Didn't realise Sunbrella stretches. Actually I should have said it
Anchor chain rubbing strip ldegagne at 7:40am 06.04.21 Thank you for the info, I will rig something now that I know. The Beneteau parts website does have
1973 C&C 30 with leaky water tank. sail sfbay at 7:25am 06.04.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! This thread suggests the 20 gallon
Starter for Universal 5416 ThomasH. at 7:25am 06.04.21 Might try this source: Marine Diesel Engines and Engine Parts from TOAD Marine Supply's Marine Die
Small Sailboat Trailer Rental Advice Please (1) sail sfbay at 7:18am 06.04.21 Try these guys. They rent 80" wide x 16 ft trailers. TRAILER T 10 W/ SURGE BRAKES Rentals Seattle
Keep fuel tank full? jssailem at 7:15am 06.04.21 Somethings you can control and some things just are. Water in diesel is only something I can possi
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 7:10am 06.04.21 Makes a fine impeller lubricant. Just sayin'. Don't tell the company or they'll realize it has mar

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