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Honda Generator pfarrlaw at 3:30am 04.23.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2213 Honda Generator I want to purchase a generator to recharge batteries vs use of the engine. Last sea
DIY & resale value John at 3:38am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 22/1861 The previous owner allowed a chainplate to leak for some time, with the result that there is some dr
Electric Vs Manual Brian at 3:24am 04.23.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/1954 Peggy, I've got a ten year old Jabsco Toilet that's got to go. My wife would really like to 'just
Cabin Table Mod Router bit Esk II at 4:45am 04.23.08 Smaller Boats 2/1216 On my 260 I have recently cut the table and all worked well. I need to know what router bit is neede
CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR ABOUT ED'S B-DAY SAIL! TimCup at 4:45am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1285 I live 2 blocks from Tampa Bay, the breeze was alot heavier than what I saw forecasted! With a "very
Mast raisi'n ?? Popeye18296 at 5:56am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1691 Yuk,Yuk!! Have looked at various mast raisi'n posts etc. In my jaded view it appears that the gin po
Headstay tension (2) Stephen K at 6:30am 04.23.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 29/7268 While recently out in 10 knts of wind, I went forward to snap some pictures of my guest at the helm.
The ultimate "Band Aid" approach to boat repair! KorculaChris at 6:42am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1482 While trying to discover the source of an over-winter leak that flooded the boat to about two inches
Sailing with Don in the BVIs (2) Rick Macdonald at 7:01am 04.23.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/2522 Well, I'm back! Everything was great! The picture was taken Saturday morning in Leverick Bay, in the
Need advice from a wood refinishing expert..... Rich Stidger at 7:29am 04.23.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1490 This is the year that I refinish the wood strips on my stern pushpit seats and the bow pulpit seat.
Can't find 1/2" tinted acrylic RobG at 7:09am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1462 All of the sources I've found on the web max out at 1/4" for grey or bronze transparent. Anybody kno
Boom Parts Rafi at 7:40am 04.23.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1267 I have an ISOMAT (France) boom on my H31.I am looking for boom replacement parts (all black plastic
Seeking keel fairing advice. LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 7:51am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1290 I would like an opinion on what might be the best material to fair a cast iron keel. The keel is off
Keel rust (1) Jim at 8:23am 04.23.08 Big Boats 24/7070 Keel options again. I have posted this in the past but need some opinions. My keel is a 1983 rusty o
Stainless Chimney Rust Spots Tsehum Pete at 12:31pm 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1475 My Dickenson diesel stove has a chimney which extends about 14 inches above the coachroof. The chimn
Zincs are gone at the end of the season! Steve A. at 12:28pm 04.23.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1221 Are there any electrical engineers out there that can give me directions on how to test for electrol
ST4000 autohelm belt jlp at 11:31am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 11/9124 If you own a Raymarine ST4000+ autohelm you are likely aware they no longer provide replacement driv
Replacement port light / fixed window (1) Paul at 11:21am 04.23.08 Day Sailers 2/1155 Greetings,I am seeking a port light replacement. Both the plexiglass and its frame are broken and
Punta Gorda Sailboaters seadaddler at 10:58am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1292 Do you sail out of PGI in punta gorda, in and out of ponce de leon park ramp.Is it a problem with
Twisted shackle vs D shackle Scott B at 10:52am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1717 What's the difference, ( in application ) in a twisted shackle vs. a straight D shackle.When I pul

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Eno Stove Burner - bad mixture. Johnb at 5:26pm 12.07.21 You do have a working carbon monoxide detector?
hydraulic backstay rebuild TimFromLI at 5:11pm 12.07.21 Thanks for the advice. I have seen kits for around $200 but I think I may go with the rebuilder he g
Hull dents Richard19068 at 4:59pm 12.07.21 Hey, it's the OP's first post. Lets try not to scare him away. I hope he follows up with some more i
Etiquette pet peeves TimFromLI at 4:59pm 12.07.21 How about when you ask for a recommendation on instruments, TV, stereo, headset intercom, etc. . A
Eno Stove Burner - bad mixture. dlochner at 4:49pm 12.07.21 Have you tried special order from places like SBO Shop, Defender, or Fisheries Supply?
Etiquette pet peeves Siamese at 4:48pm 12.07.21 eded. I know it shouldn't bother me but it does :facepalm:. What annoys me, is when I respond to a
Hull dents Hayden Watson at 4:37pm 12.07.21 That's a mess. 1) Boat stands should not have been put on the bottom of the boat. 2) Surveyor sho
Etiquette pet peeves shemandr at 4:35pm 12.07.21 I think we've coined a new phrase: "I know it shouldn't bother me but it does" (And I wouldn't dar
SailCare vs Local Loft Tom J at 4:34pm 12.07.21 I've used both services, and, while the local loft cleaned the sails very nicely, the Sailcare treat
Hull dents shemandr at 4:26pm 12.07.21 That's a mess. 1) Boat stands should not have been put on the bottom of the boat. 2) Surveyor shou
door kit for 1996 bennetau oceanis 400 bwagner187 at 4:02pm 12.07.21 Thanks man
Hunter 34 engine alignment Mike Oldak at 3:54pm 12.07.21 i had a marine mechanic help me align the engine on my H34 3gmf. I replaced the motor mounts (after
keel bolt torque Tally Ho at 3:52pm 12.07.21
Etiquette pet peeves Roland5048 at 3:49pm 12.07.21 I can't believe I just read this whole thread. Please, good people, go sailing. :)
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? flightlead404 at 3:47pm 12.07.21 ok I FINALLY managed to get the motor/gearbox assembly off and then the upper baseplate housing out
Hunter 34 engine alignment Tally Ho at 3:35pm 12.07.21 Do you have a zinc or something on the shaft that is hitting the strut or something else that keeps
Hull dents DayDreamer41 at 3:27pm 12.07.21 If it were me I don't think I would have cut hole into the hull, I would have ground down the area t
We Remember... Rick486 at 3:21pm 12.07.21 07 December 1941. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. To remember and honor the 2,403 Americans
Etiquette pet peeves SFS at 3:18pm 12.07.21 eeded. I know it shouldn't bother me but it does :facepalm:. I forgot one. It annoys me when some
Hull dents Tally Ho at 3:13pm 12.07.21 I can't believe your boatyard thought cutting a 4 ft^2 hole in your boat made sense. I'm flabber g

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