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Bow Rails Derelicte at 12:46pm 02.16.08 Smaller Boats 0/875 Can anyone suggest a good source for simple bow rails for an older Hunter 20? Will I need to have on
centerboard retraction mechanism location Sully at 1:15pm 02.16.08 Seidelmann 4/2339 can anyone tell me where the retraction mechanism for the centerboard is located on a 1986 Seidelman
Fixing varnish damage Mike8088 at 5:07pm 02.16.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1179 I've been going back and forth on the idea of using a "modern" finish on my teak exterior brightwork
test 4 Phil Herring at 4:33pm 02.16.08 Pearson 0/1206 ty
test 3 Phil Herring at 4:32pm 02.16.08 Pearson 0/1222 tx
Does anyone know the headroom of a H23.5 wing keel? Ray at 3:00pm 02.16.08 Smaller Boats 3/1196 I used to sail a 1995 H26 and loved the interior size. I am currently sailing a C22 and while she's
Genoa conversion tcrespo at 10:47pm 02.13.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1074 I've searched around the archives on this, but just figured I'd post and get a fresh answer. Can yo
airconditoner with heat installation mike at 11:43pm 02.13.08 Mid-Size Boats 11/1170 I want to add air with reverse cycle heat in my boat I am not sure where I want to install it any re
bilge cleaning mike at 11:40pm 02.13.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1261 Hi I am looking to clean the gaps between the liner and the hull I need to know where to cut the lin
VHF Coax Types MKirk51 at 11:50pm 02.13.08 Ask All Sailors 13/3798 One of my winter projects is the replacement of my VHF due to age and no DSC capability. As I also p
Valintene Gift Chuck at 12:39am 02.14.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1020 Hi,Just wondering what item for the sailboat you got your Significant Other, (politicaly correct),
Legend 37 Freeboard and Knockdown Jim Haynie at 2:16am 02.14.08 Big Boats 1/1118 I am the author of the SAIL Magazine article about Serene Zelda being blown down in a freak and sudd
S1 Wheel Pilot Rudder Transducer Installation Tom at 2:33am 02.14.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1201 I sail a Hunter 40 1985. I would like to install a Raymarine S1 Wheel Pilot System. Has anyone insta
Mast Raising Kit Fred at 3:47am 02.14.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1820 I want to purchase a mast raising kit for my Mac/Ven 25. BWY seems to be unwilling or unable to send
Looking for specs Islander 34 Dave Harbolt at 4:03am 02.14.08 Islander 1/2528 I'm looking for specs on a 1972 Islander 34, including engine specs for a Palmer 60.Thanks for any
Eberspacher Air Heater on NEW Hunter 36 Frenchie3958 at 5:07am 02.14.08 Big Boats 2/1000 I want to install my Ebespacher D5LC air heater on my new H36 (removed from my old H36) but the floo
Editing A Post cscott at 6:48am 02.14.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/886 Help,How do you edit one of your own posts? I have logged in, but do not see a edit link.Thanks,
Voltmeter to replace ammeter Jack Swords at 5:26am 02.14.08 Catalina 30 1/1308 Installed solenoid and direct wiring battery/starter years ago. Just getting tired of looking at th
Heat shrink tubing Bob at 7:59am 02.14.08 Ask All Sailors 16/2017 I have some electrical work to do on the boat and need some heat shrink tubing to seal the wires aft
Where to install Propane tank Alan23153 at 8:56am 02.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1685 I am looking to install a 2 burner propane stove in place of my Origo alcohol stove. Where do you su

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Yanmar alternator loosens way too often Benny17441 at 6:35pm 08.17.21 Are you sure you have the correct belt size. New belts will stretch some and if you are at the end
Outboard size Benny17441 at 6:30pm 08.17.21 A 15HP 4 stroke would likely be too heavy. Check the motor mount for maximum capacity rating. The
26S Mast base hinge upgrade Justin_NSA at 6:30pm 08.17.21 BWY is always very helpful. I'm sure they would walk you thru installing the plate you bought from t
Effluent Discharge from Holding Tank Vent LVGS at 6:28pm 08.17.21 This is the route to go. While the swap at the pump will make it work, the need to remember what i
Effluent Discharge from Holding Tank Vent LVGS at 6:25pm 08.17.21 Something similar happened to me. The dimwit...er, previous owner...of my boat had wired up his aut
26S Mast base hinge upgrade sail sfbay at 6:22pm 08.17.21 Suggest contacting RigRite and/or your local rigger.
Effluent Discharge from Holding Tank Vent smokey73 at 6:22pm 08.17.21 The proper fix is to swap the wires at the panel, or run new wires, so that red is positive and bl
1970 Morgan 30 sail sfbay at 6:19pm 08.17.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Mast step - contact RigRite Centerb
Effluent Discharge from Holding Tank Vent Alan Gomes at 6:14pm 08.17.21 Thank you every one for your input. Peggie, Hayden and Smokey were correct...the wiring was revers
Batteries relocated on a Hunter 37.5 smokey73 at 6:06pm 08.17.21 Pics of the final installation and details if you can.
Effluent Discharge from Holding Tank Vent All U Get at 6:00pm 08.17.21
Beneteau 361 new owner Ward H at 6:00pm 08.17.21 Ditto on Defender.com!
Hunter 23.5 twistedskipper at 6:00pm 08.17.21 None of the diagrams in the factory manual appear to show the shrouds crossed for the 23.5, but do s
Helman's seat doesn't fit natep at 5:49pm 08.17.21 Oka, thanks.
Refurbishing an Kenyon alcohol stove Benny17441 at 5:48pm 08.17.21 Had one many years ago, it was a source of frustration when it would not light, it did not last long
Helman's seat doesn't fit sail sfbay at 5:45pm 08.17.21 It is a very useful tool for gelcoat and fiberglass chip repairs. Plan on some gelcoat touch up work
Helman's seat doesn't fit natep at 5:42pm 08.17.21 Great! Thanks for your help.
Helman's seat doesn't fit sail sfbay at 5:40pm 08.17.21 No particular one. Suggest buying a reasonably priced one from Harbor Freight or your local hardware
Helman's seat doesn't fit natep at 5:40pm 08.17.21 It looks like dremel is the brand. So I need a grinder. I think I got it, thank you very much.
Hunter 23.5 SkookumZac at 5:30pm 08.17.21 It doesn't matter. I prefer the rear cause it soothes my ocd. -Z

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