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Interior Finish Weasel at 5:27pm 02.09.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1459 I purchased a Beneteau 331 new in 2004. My wife and I have loved it since we got it. The varnish sta
Heat for a Catalina 30 Bad Obsession at 5:03pm 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 10/3278 I have been thinking about the idea of starting my cruising season early. What would be a cheap, no
Cushions with Ultra Suede or Micro Suede Keith13315 at 4:58pm 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 7/5937 Hi Does anyone have experience with Micro fiber Suede on the cabin Cushions? We are thinking of reup
Any negatives on the 26M 2009 irayone at 3:42pm 02.09.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1431 Hi All Are there any negatives regarding the Macgregor 26 M. Presently shoping for a trailer boat.
Catalina 25 Hull separation Stringer at 3:02pm 02.09.09 Smaller Boats 1/1910 Greetings: I've got a 1978 Catalina 25 (dinette layout) which I have been restoring over the las
Starboard Thru Hull - Purpose? sailndayz at 2:26pm 02.09.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1390 I'm looking at a 1985 '25, noticed a Thru Hulll on Starboard side, up near near the gunnels. I went
3-sided wind scoop wind scoop at 1:38pm 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 0/7 After sailing for over 45 years, I finely found a way to get air into the cabin.If your like me, I j
3-sided wind scoop wind scoop at 1:32pm 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 3/2331 After sailing for over 45 years, I finely found a way to get air into the cabin.If your like me, I j
Rudder Removal smoochie at 1:27pm 02.09.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1093 I have a 78 Oday 30 with Edson steering. On my next haul-out (April), I may need to remove the rudde
Navico broadband radar will it deliver? (1) Navigate_us at 1:16pm 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1451 This is useful for anyone thinking of changing or buying a new radar. Its summary findings based on
Main Sheet Traveler on Arch DanColucci at 1:00pm 02.09.09 Big Boats 10/2346 I have a 1990 Hunter Passage 42 and the way this boat came setup - there is a very minimal travel on
You maybe interested in radar technology! Navigate_us at 12:58pm 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 0/7 I hope you find this of interest. Its a summary of the comparison between FMCW (Broadband), such as
Hunter 25 main sheet block? ultrenite at 11:07am 02.09.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1234 Need help. Need to replace the Marriman main sheet block but can not find where to purchase a Marrim
Heating for Hunter 376 Gabor15908 at 11:03am 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 20/3886 I am contemplating to do a DIY (do it yourself) installation of an Espar Heater for my 376 Hunter. M
Epoxy paint question RECESS at 10:34am 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1688 Hello all, I am finally hitting a nice patch of weather and may have the opportunity to get the pr
Radar dome mounts Kuntrymann at 9:47am 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 11/3737 I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times but where can I get some good unbiased guidelines on m
Cabin Light Wiring dna at 9:30am 02.09.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1224 On our 1982 30" Hunter - iit appears that we have a break in the wiring of our cabin lights and are
Bristol 32 okawbow at 9:26am 02.09.09 Bristol 0/5244 Does anyone here sail a Bristol 32? In the old Bristol brocure; it states that no fillers are used i
Galley Upgrade xgruiz at 9:02am 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 12/2244 Im remodeling the galley on my boat, it's a 1969 Coronado 25. The original configuration comes with
Broadband Radar..will it deliver? Navigate_us at 8:57am 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 0/4 For those interested in the up coming Broadband radar from the Navico group please see the attached

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Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type Crazy Dave Condon at 1:50pm 11.07.21 For what it is worth, z Spar re-invented itself as US Spars located near Gainesville, Florida but or
Winterizing Yanmar 2QM15 dlochner at 1:39pm 11.07.21 It will work if you put the bucket in the cockpit but be sure to remove the hose immediately from t
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed Davidasailor26 at 1:36pm 11.07.21 With the wind measuring instrument of the cookpit of the boat. Is the instrument set to show True
Winterizing Yanmar 2QM15 Claude L.-Auger at 1:25pm 11.07.21 It will work if you put the bucket in the cockpit but be sure to remove the hose immediately from th
CE certificate for Hunter 466? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:25pm 11.07.21 Does the International Marine Institute maintain a copy of those for their records?
Freaky voltage reading DArcy at 1:24pm 11.07.21 Is it reading the really high voltage with the engine running or with it off? If it is only while ru
Alternator wiring leo310 at 1:09pm 11.07.21 Visio-PYS BWC v3.vsdx (pysystems.ca This may help
PNW Cruise 2021 Terry Cox at 12:45pm 11.07.21 Once again, I really like the looks of that boat. Agree, Will. As we passed by, I noticed someone
ALLWAYS A MESS!!! twodzusfittings at 12:26pm 11.07.21 Mmmmmmm Yes I am asking a lot. But hey, I asked for free advice, so I shouldn't be picky. Joe Wh
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed PEDRO MENDES PINTO at 11:44am 11.07.21 With the wind measuring instrument of the cookpit of the boat. I put the throtle in reverse to close
Has anyone built a boarding step? LeeandRick at 11:30am 11.07.21 We have a Garelick/Eez-In 4 step telescoping hook ladder. https://www.westmarine.com/buy/garelick--
Yanmar tachometers "calibration" (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:26am 11.07.21 A new tach is not a big deal. VDO is the best buy. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/could
Freaky voltage reading dlochner at 11:24am 11.07.21 problem with the faulty meter theory is that it is reading fine on the house battery bank and the A
ALLWAYS A MESS!!! Ralph Johnstone at 10:58am 11.07.21 (Only serious answers need reply!) You're kind of asking for a lot from this site, aren't you :p
Freaky voltage reading Ziggler at 10:55am 11.07.21 problem with the faulty meter theory is that it is reading fine on the house battery bank and the AC
Freaky voltage reading Ziggler at 10:55am 11.07.21 Thanl you, everyone, for your kind comments and suggestions. I've transferred all ideas to a checkli
Winterizing Yanmar 2QM15 Wm. Gill at 10:51am 11.07.21 Remove the sea water intake hose at either the sea cock or strainer which ever is easier. Removing
Catalina fuel tank, free! Windpilot at 10:37am 11.07.21 Gone, thanks for your interest though.
Its funny Friday! (1) Sailavie1 at 10:28am 11.07.21 I have an app that predicts the Aurora and also shows the solar wind speeds and density. Time to put
Advice on running solar wires in 1999 H410 Georgedoyle at 10:24am 11.07.21 Yes, I agree the solar panels are a game changer. We've been back on our mooring for two months now

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