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Painting a Rudder Yard Dog at 5:02am 08.26.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/2385 I just got done doing some fiberglass repairs to my rudder. Now getting ready to paint. I hav
S2 27 #50 goes back in the water Bob T at 8:43pm 08.25.08 S2 25/3826 Previous owner hauled her out about 6 years ago after buying a new boat. Wednesday 8/25 she'll be la
O'Day 302 solar cabin fan Michel16055 at 8:05pm 08.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1004 Before I purchase what's available on the market, I would like to know if anyone has a spare solar c
First 310 Biminis (1) Break Away at 7:38pm 08.25.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1060 Some time ago I asked about biminis for a First 310. I had some helpful suggestions and said I'd sha
Reefing Line Amere at 7:05pm 08.25.08 Pearson 8/4571 The other day on my P38 I got caught in some 20+ knot winds and, since we had a long way to go and m
H 23 mast raising block and tackle ITHACAJIM at 6:28pm 08.25.08 Smaller Boats 3/3309 I am trying to improve the mast raising lowering system for a hunter 23, 1988, by getting a block an
Can't get to macerator gerry17139 at 5:26pm 08.25.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/2427 Dear Peggy, My friend (it's reall not me) is very frustrated with his macerator. He has a 2004 hunte
Update today paulj at 3:49pm 08.25.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1394 This is a sailing boat. paulj
Beautiful Up in Maine (1) Jim Seamans at 3:43pm 08.25.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1171 Was up in Portland and Bangor, Maine this last weekend enjoying a family reunion. Thursday to Sunda
My mast broke this week-end! antoineH336 at 3:22pm 08.25.08 Ask All Sailors 13/2157 I'm in pain, and looking for advice. On Sunday, I was sailing the north part of Lake Champlain NY
Phil, what happened to my thread? CharlieCobra at 1:57pm 08.25.08 Ask All Sailors 3/987 I posted up about a slip I was giving up in the PNW and it disappeared. I'm not selling anything, j
Watch Hill,RI Info seadaddler at 1:51pm 08.25.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1384 OK I give up where is it that everyone anchor's at Watch Hill,RI. We were sailing past it last we
What is the absolute best bilge pump sailaway78 at 1:49pm 08.25.08 Ask All Sailors 14/4275 Once again, a Rule float switch has failed. A little over a year old. Also noticed when I pulled i
aft birth beneteau 331 Mystic51 at 12:26pm 08.25.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1457 My wife and I just bought a four year old 331 that will be put in the water in a few days. We want t
battery cable size John at 12:23pm 08.25.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1540 So now I have a second question: I'm installing an emergency start battery, which would be used f
Check Yanmar drain cocks on older engines Blueskies at 12:12pm 08.25.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1381 I was lucky, we had just completed a 240 mile trip, and I had been checked engine oil, coolant etc.
Thud from below! Pete17844 at 11:23am 08.25.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1304 I'm looking for suggestions on what might cause a thud from underneath (I'm positive we weren't agro
PNW slip available CharlieCobra at 11:21am 08.25.08 Ask All Sailors 0/900 I'm not really sure where to put this as it's not an ad. I'm giving up my 36' slip in Skyline Marin
lake Erie Bogdan at 11:13am 08.25.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1366 can anyone help me, Im trying to find if anyone can share chart of W. Lake Erie. really want to take
Big Western Lake Ontario Sailing Regatta this weekend. jimq26 at 9:41am 08.25.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1026 Looks like good weather (Fay is supposed to be finished by then). All sailors - racers ' cruisers a

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Classic or external bow thruster for Hunter 38 Legend? Tally Ho at 2:43pm 01.05.22 Marcin, I installed one of these external units on our H41DS and have been very pleased with it. No
1" waste tank vent fitting Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:42pm 01.05.22 You don't want a "vent" thru-hull...those are designed to keep to sea water out of the fuel and wate
Does any body recognize this and where to replace BlowMeAway at 2:41pm 01.05.22 Clearly beverage holders. Just buy a pair of these and mount to your pedestal guard: https://www.am
Low Profile mattress Johnb at 2:38pm 01.05.22 The most economical way is to get a standard size foam mattress and then trim it to fit. A good tool
Jibing The Mainsail shemandr at 2:32pm 01.05.22 The thing that is most important in a jibe in windy conditions is that the mainsheet has to be flak
Shroud Protector Installation SirMichael at 2:32pm 01.05.22 I'll try a little bit of heat with something to try to separate the opening. I have a heat gun with
Low Profile mattress shemandr at 2:03pm 01.05.22 We had the Froli system and liked it. The ventilation was good too. Now with memory foam there's m
Lifeline Stanchion Installation 1987 Catalina 22 John Marrone at 2:03pm 01.05.22 Assume cutting the "lip edge" off will be covered up by the Teak Trim, then. Looks like cutting off
Does any body recognize this and where to replace shemandr at 1:54pm 01.05.22 Since it has the name inscribed I would guess it's aftermarket by some accessary company. It is the
Jibing The Mainsail kappykaplan at 1:44pm 01.05.22 I would also add that the traveler should be centered Agreed. I was typing with one finger on my
Jibing The Mainsail Stu Jackson at 1:41pm 01.05.22 As the sail comes through the wind, helmsman says jibe ho. WADR, by then (As the sail comes throug
Transmission Repair Shop Recommendation - South Jersey, PA, DE, MD dlochner at 1:40pm 01.05.22 A new damper plate is a no brainer. Yep, if I went with a new tranny I see needing all of that, pl
Does any body recognize this and where to replace Dave Groshong at 1:37pm 01.05.22 A little bit like this one, how does it attach? https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=33&c=8&
Jibing The Mainsail DArcy at 1:36pm 01.05.22 Too slow and you risk rounding up. Very good point, if there is a good breeze you need to ease qui
1" waste tank vent fitting Tricia at 1:12pm 01.05.22 JS, that is a very gracious way to tell me I should have read more carefully!
Jibing The Mainsail markwbird at 1:09pm 01.05.22 I had a similar experience except that the owner's girlfriend was nowhere in sight because his wife
Does any body recognize this and where to replace markwbird at 1:02pm 01.05.22 Its a potted plant. You can get them at a nursery.
Does any body recognize this and where to replace rgranger at 12:53pm 01.05.22 There are hundreds of close options.... https://www.google.com/search?q=marine+drink+holder&rlz=1C1
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5 rgranger at 12:50pm 01.05.22 (snip) If your pad ends up 18 feet deep,... (snip)...If you have the room I'd go with a minimum of
1" waste tank vent fitting jssailem at 12:47pm 01.05.22 Tricia, That is an excellent tool to add a vent line to the Holding Tank. The post asks: " I want

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