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Saltwater leak Stan21606 at 11:59am 03.11.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1207 I have been searching for the source of a small saltwater leak to no avail. After running the engin
holding tank vent hose (1) richk at 7:25am 03.11.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/4186 I'm replacing my holding tank vent hose. The pic in this post shows the tank end and the pic in my
RUDDER new oday owner at 1:15pm 03.11.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1046 NEW ODAY OWNER OF A ODAY 22 1976 IS LOOKING FOR A USED MOTOR AND USED RUDDER AND OR PATTERN OF ONE O
buy or repair the outboard engine Shin at 1:38pm 03.11.08 Lancer 9/1790 I bought a 25 power sailer 1984 lancer in Jan of 2008, it comes with a 1986 50 HP Johnson outboard e
compasslight doesn't work anymore Douwe at 7:32pm 03.09.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1149 I have a Catalina 36 Mk2, year of manufactory: 2000I would like to get some information about the f
Newbie needs help with 26S. What is this? Joe A at 11:37pm 03.09.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/963 Does anyone know what this is called and what is it's function? The PO was using it as part of a co
Maine Boat Builders Show / Who's Going ?? Maine Sail at 12:07am 03.10.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1091 This coming weekend is the annual Maine Boat Builders Show! This is an incredible display of Maine C
3 Blade feathering prop JfrostIII at 12:20am 03.10.08 Big Boats 11/1461 I have a '99 340 in the Chesapeake Bayand it currently has the standard 2 bladed prop. I am lookin
AC Contol Panel Steves at 12:34am 03.10.08 Big Boats 6/933 We have a 2003 H356 and would like to move the AC contol panel from its very awkward location in the
Getting my 222 ready for the summer 48dodge at 1:26am 03.10.08 Ask An Oday Owner 21/1921 Well, my 222 is finally up on stands about 2 feet above the trailer. I'm not sure how many but I ha
Center / foredeck hatch Blitz at 1:10am 03.10.08 Sabre Sailboats 0/1438 Sabre owners;Been looking around and was wondering what brand hatches does Sabre use in their boat
This could be fun Bill C320, Papillon at 1:44am 03.10.08 Ask All Sailors 18/1612 This question came up while sitting with friends at coffee this morning.Is it "Dead Reckoning" or "
h410 versus Legend 37.5 Dave19885 at 2:10am 03.10.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1341 A 1992 37.5 Hunter Legend and a 2000 Hunter h410 , both great boats. The h410 has a longer water li
How's your winter??? G15876 at 2:59am 03.10.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/968 I keep on reading about CO's and sailors, working on their boat and/or sailing etc...let me give an
Bent rudder post repair ideas please? Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 3:05am 03.10.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1080 Seanorita is a 1981 Hunter 33 with a yanmar 2gm20fWe were towed across a sandbank recently (by well
Spreader movement Sailm8 at 3:45am 03.10.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1438 I am the new owner of a hunter 29.5 1996. This is my first boat with the spept back spreaders and
Teak & Holly laminate flooring Mike F509 at 6:17am 03.10.08 Ask All Sailors 8/2817 I am considering putting onto cabin floor teak ' holly laminate wood 12 mills with veneer of 2 mills
Lazy Jacks Barry14722 at 8:08am 03.10.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1410 I am going to make a set of lazy jacks since the cost is so outrageous for some line and a few block
lubrication for waterpump Syversens at 9:02am 03.10.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/899
Batten Sizes Paul H at 4:55am 03.10.08 Smaller Boats 5/1468 Ok, so I took my main sail down for the Winter. When I did I realized I lost a batten. If I'd been r

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Newbie here with 1977 Hunter 27 sailermania at 7:06am 08.22.21 Rabe, Thanks for the suggestion......I thought the same thing. Seems so many boat manufacturers year
HELP Current on ground wire when on Generator JamesG161 at 7:06am 08.22.21 What type of Inverter/Charger do you have? On my boat the ICG come into play on the Green Wire. Jim.
Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? flightlead404 at 7:06am 08.22.21 I inherited one so all I can say is they do get in the way of proper sailing. Make the cockpit noti
Reconfigurable storage and hangers dmax at 7:03am 08.22.21 I like these hooks from defender, pretty strong and unobtrusive: https://www.defender.com/product.js
Midship cleat on toe rail? Terry Cox at 6:49am 08.22.21 Different model boat here, but this is what I did to solve our docking issues: Hunter 42 Owner Modif
South and middle Puget Sound Terry Cox at 6:45am 08.22.21 Hi Ken, liked your report and pictures. Thank you. Just got back with our granddaughter for a few d
Reconfigurable storage and hangers (1) sail sfbay at 6:41am 08.22.21 These adhesive hooks carry 22 lbs each for hangers, towels, etc. $13 for a 12-pack: Amazon.com: GLUI
Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? SandyFrank at 6:12am 08.22.21 Has anyone gone down this road? Any recommendations, lessons learned? What did it cost? I inherite
Need winless advice sailme88 at 6:05am 08.22.21 We are lucky to have a retired Sabre boatwright who does lots of projects for our clubmates. He ju
Going ashore john6206 at 6:02am 08.22.21 Tides are all about gravity. The reason we always see the same surface of the moon is because of the
To Electric or not to Electric that is the question/ TomY at 5:54am 08.22.21 Hi ! Why should I move to an electric outboard? Or Why I Shouldn't ? Thanksss. Sorry I didn't me*
Need winless advice bauerjj10 at 5:42am 08.22.21 Hello, I am a new owner of a 1983 C38 and am looking to add an electric windlass. I as well have ha
HELP Current on ground wire when on Generator smokey73 at 5:38am 08.22.21 What appliances / devices are running when you make the measurements? Is It the same devices either
HELP Current on ground wire when on Generator Davidasailor26 at 5:30am 08.22.21 What appliances / devices are running when you make the measurements? Is It the same devices either
SELF TAILING WINCH ARM DIRECTION Davidasailor26 at 5:26am 08.22.21
Hunter 33, started some work RoyS at 5:18am 08.22.21 Your core does not extend under the toe rail.
Small patch of rust on keel JamieB at 5:09am 08.22.21 Should not be an issue. Once the initial layer of rust forms it helps to protect the underlying iro
Small patch of rust on keel JamieB at 5:08am 08.22.21 Should not be a problem. Iron keels have that happen from time to time. Once you haul you can clean
SELF TAILING WINCH ARM DIRECTION RoyS at 5:04am 08.22.21 This orientation takes a little thought. If you sometimes single hand and place the stripper arm bet
HELP Current on ground wire when on Generator smokey73 at 4:54am 08.22.21 @Charles Erwin Thanks for the tip. Even though I think the Galvanic Isolator is not open and checks

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