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Rudder Play Karl at 10:14am 05.31.08 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1250 I just finished repairing some damage to the rudder on my 1980 Hunter 27, a friend came along to che
Hunter 19, good deal? DaveB at 1:03pm 05.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1141 Hello Hunter owners, I am a first time owner and came across a boat for sale, I usually have rented
bristol tiller peice jeff at 2:53pm 05.31.08 Bristol 0/2179 i need a new rudder/tiller connecter. the one that clamps the ruddershaft in the cockpit. the diamet
Traveler line cat.27 David at 4:50pm 05.31.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/937 I would like to change out my traveler line.Does anyone have an idea what length I need to buy or is
Main Sail seadaddler at 9:03pm 05.29.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1002 Main sail just want to thank you for advising me to buythe makita 9227 when I had been confused wha
Need a pattern Hogan at 8:34pm 05.29.08 Smaller Boats 1/936 I want to make rail pads for the stern rail seats on my Hunter 260. Does anyone have a pattern for c
Sometimes Practical Sailor is Not So Practical... (2) Maine Sail at 10:14pm 05.29.08 Ask All Sailors 47/3615 Hi All,Just yesterday it was like Christmas. I went to the mailbox and both Professional Boat Buil
Battery question volleyallen at 1:30am 05.30.08 Smaller Boats 2/2880 I purchased a 1979 22ft Cat 2 years ago from a local marina and I have really enjoyed learning to sa
New sailors. Boat questions. Crusoe at 2:12am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 20/2044 My wife and I are new to sailing and would like to get our own boat soon.Our playground is the puge
Selector switch options ... Scott at 1:51am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1192 I purchased a Blue Sea "Dual Circuit Plus" switch to install this weekend. It appears to be much si
Battery charge line from engine 2GM20F Brian at 2:24am 05.30.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1015 Looking at the manual it looks like there's an option to run a charge line from the engine to the ba
35.5 bow (anchor) roller PJ at 2:43am 05.30.08 Big Boats 1/959 we have a 1990 35.5. I was trying to set up the anchor roller to use our 26 lb. plow. The way the ro
DC power problems Peter Busschbach at 3:30am 05.30.08 S2 2/1590 I have a 1984 S2 9.2A. Since winter storage, my power system has become flaky. I haven't had any pro
In market for sailboat Jon6440 at 4:14am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1023 I have a sailing friend (yes, really) that's between boats and is looking for a 'trailerable' sailbo
Need Replacement Fix Portlights Cal 2-27 cal-sailor347 at 4:11am 05.30.08 Cal 2/2624 I have a 1977 Cal 2-27. The fix portlights are leaking and getting in bad shape. There is still a s
Loose footed Mail Tom23400 at 4:39am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1224 Hi..I'm new to sailing. Under what conditions would you adjust the out-haul?
Ranger 33 mast maker lynnblack at 4:47am 05.30.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/2097 Trying to locate a gooseneck band for the mast on our Ranger 33. Also, might anyone know who the mas
My New Swim Ladder Steve Braverman at 4:55am 05.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1207 I mounted my new swim ladder this weekend. I looked all over for a nice one, and found this one on e
Bose 3-2-1 Mark15051 at 5:21am 05.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1737 Our Bose 3-2-1 stereo keeps blowing some sort of fuse in the "Acoustimass Module Base" or in the rad
shroud tension jeff kepner at 6:21am 05.30.08 Pearson 1/1779 I snapped a turnbuckle Memorial weekend and need to replace it.I would like to know the tension sett

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P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use Terry Cox at 4:09pm 12.12.21 You should try it the next time you're on the boat. Agree, Don, a must do. Same with exercising a
Bilge blower hose replacement Tom J at 4:01pm 12.12.21 I've found that using little kids in boats is absolutely vital in many cases. Why child labour was
Bilge blower hose replacement Tom J at 3:52pm 12.12.21
Bilge blower hose replacement Tom J at 3:46pm 12.12.21 I checked the USCG regulations and you are correct: Diesel engine boats are not required to have an
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 3:13pm 12.12.21
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. Mechone at 2:55pm 12.12.21
Bilge blower hose replacement marchem at 2:37pm 12.12.21 I always thought the blower was to remove heat from the engine area? That said, I seldom use mine.
Bilge blower hose replacement (2) Closing Time at 2:24pm 12.12.21
Outboard size for 23.5 Rick Webb at 2:08pm 12.12.21 I am looking to buy a 23.5 that comes with a Tohatsu 9.8hp. Seems too big and heavy so considering
Bilge blower hose replacement Ralph Johnstone at 2:04pm 12.12.21
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? dLj at 1:29pm 12.12.21 I have it all set up to travel to see the prospect boat i want to buy. A 1985 O'Day 25 CB. i plan o
Just Say'n Pagan Baby at 1:09pm 12.12.21 Congratulations to Navy:beer: they played a great second half and completely dominated Army who coul
Outboard size for 23.5 waterman30 at 1:06pm 12.12.21 Sailboat transoms were designed for motors rated at 10 ho max and that includes the 23.5. As for
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 12:51pm 12.12.21 The only things that come off that as you note are 2/0 to starter switch, 2/0 to ACR, and fused aux
Bilge blower hose replacement Don S/V ILLusion at 12:50pm 12.12.21 As stated by the OP, this is a bilge blower. All gasoline fueled inboards are required to have one,
Masthead Repair Crazy Dave Condon at 12:38pm 12.12.21 What year is the boat?
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 12:38pm 12.12.21 As stated by the OP, this is a bilge blower. It's purpose is to remove explosive vapors from the b
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch MikeK2B at 12:26pm 12.12.21 Thanks for all the great responses. Dave, the 1-2-B allows me to parallel if needed as well so I'l
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch MikeHoncho at 12:22pm 12.12.21 I made the error and bought the smaller external regulator ( which is all that I needed for the regu
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. David in Sandusky at 11:58am 12.12.21

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