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Freezer Condensation DanoDano at 8:27am 03.27.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1398 I recently purchased a 2002 Hunter 356 and I am just learning my way around all the "surprises" that
Robert Gainer has died in Beacon, N.Y Larry Wilson at 11:03am 03.27.08 Ask All Sailors 20/4496 Bob died suddenly on February 17, at home. His last post here, amazingly was on February 16th.
Mast refit rad at 1:40pm 03.27.08 Smaller Boats 2/872 I had the mast removed at the end of last season. The cabin top had depressed enough to warrant the
Bilge pump rad at 1:29pm 03.27.08 Smaller Boats 2/868 I currently have the bilge pump hooked up to the fused switch panel. The float is hooked directly to
Steering Wheel Brake Bill at 11:52am 03.27.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1288 Does anyone have any experience with servicing the through shaft clutch in the Whitlock bulkhead ste
No lube HAL at 8:50pm 03.25.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1486
10/4 chainplates lastbark at 11:12pm 03.25.08 Irwin 1/2117 Thi below decks securing divice,structure.om my 10/4 has rusted out and needs replacing.I need plans
roller furling getting difficult to unfurl and furl boblitbird at 12:04am 03.26.08 Catalina 30 4/4665 my roller furling has become stiff and I don't know the proper lubrication to maintain it. Is there
Cockpit table leaves Sailspro at 12:15am 03.26.08 Big Boats 3/1728 Recently, we have seen pictures of 387's and actually saw that the new C375 has teak cockpit table l
Back to Future higgs at 12:08am 03.26.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1059 Interesting article about new developments for oil tankers.http://www.news.com/8301-11128_3-989834
Ebay NOAA RNC Chart Collection with SeaClearI MoonSailer at 1:36am 03.26.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1864 The chart collection offered on ebay seems like a great deal. Supposed to be all of the charts with
BOW THRUSTER INSTALLATION JIM HAMILTON at 1:28am 03.26.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2757 I;M INTERESTED IN INSTALLING A BOW THRUSTER IN MY 460. HAS ANYONY ATTEMPTED THIS ON THEIR OWN? I W
Forward / Reverse Tom at 1:00am 03.26.08 Ask All Sailors 20/4094 I'm new to sailing (not boating) and was wondering about the forward / reverseorientation on my boa
holding tank Serendipity at 7:51am 03.26.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2849 When I turn on the macerator pump, which is working, and I have the sea cock valve open the holding
Is this a good deal?: Aquarius 21 (2) CPTCarl at 7:36am 03.26.08 Ask All Sailors 40/20164 I am looking to buy my first sailboat and have found a 1973 Aquarius 21 that I am interested in. It
Wiring questions Mark at 7:08am 03.26.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1588 I have a 26S and have rewired the boat. I have gone from one battier, to a two battier system. I put
Log Shaft Captdgl at 7:02am 03.26.08 Big Boats 0/1220 The log shaft around the propshaft Will Leak when we are in reverse. I have PPS system and its not l
Look at this for referance paulj at 6:20am 03.26.08 Catalina 310 5/1892 ChrisCheck this site out.I have a RWB sym.paulj
Waterproofing prior to painting 48dodge at 6:01am 03.26.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1301 I am stripping all things off the boat preparing it for paint. It's probably going to take me sever
swing keel shane wall at 5:58am 03.26.08 Ask An Oday Owner 5/994 I have an O'day 25 with a swing keel. The Keel needs to come out and be replaced, does anyone have

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New Catalina 250 Owner Looking for Guidance Stu Jackson at 9:22pm 12.14.21
I purchased stock in ITW (maker of Plexus) ... Now What? stickinthemud57 at 9:15pm 12.14.21 Thanks for sharing with such detail. Fixing these pre-2005 170's can be frustrating, but when you ha
310 DC Current Draw Chart Richard19068 at 9:14pm 12.14.21 So many questions, so little time :frown: ! It's test time ....................... 1. Record how
Found this lurking in my files and can't resist sharing it Calif. Ted at 8:18pm 12.14.21 Early seventies we had a tool called a "Detroit Door Buster", incredibly powerful to spread a door f
Found this lurking in my files and can't resist sharing it Rick D at 8:07pm 12.14.21 Hilarious and painfully accurate.
310 DC Current Draw Chart Ralph Johnstone at 7:50pm 12.14.21 So many questions, so little time :frown: ! It's test time ....................... 1. Record how
Beware of flopping jib sheets (1) jssailem at 6:50pm 12.14.21 I am guessing the line guide twists open or closed. That may not be a good application where you jib
V berth plywood in O'Day 20 jssailem at 6:39pm 12.14.21 Randy. Hard spots occur when you force pieces against the hull i.e. a bulkhead. If you fit the V-b
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch jssailem at 6:20pm 12.14.21
Charter Sailing In Miami capta at 6:14pm 12.14.21 I'd suggest you do a lot of research before you invest anything into this. Unless you have a nice tr
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 5:46pm 12.14.21 Thanks, Dave. This makes sense. I was thinking that the main bus would see voltage on it (solar or
Broken Faucet (1) sail sfbay at 5:32pm 12.14.21 You need a special tool to remove it like this one Galley Faucet Installation Tool (catalinadirect.c
deck craze lines Tally Ho at 5:21pm 12.14.21 Sorry, all were surface stress cracks, none were ever deep. Only made deep with the Dremil grinder
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310 DC Current Draw Chart Tom J at 4:43pm 12.14.21 Barefoot is having her batteries drain. Mainly while starting the engine. What kind of batteries?
Found this lurking in my files and can't resist sharing it (1) JamesG161 at 4:17pm 12.14.21 Add this to your list of tools needed. . Jim...
I purchased stock in ITW (maker of Plexus) ... Now What? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:15pm 12.14.21 On the hunter 170 cockpit floor which has separated with voids noted. First there is marine ply un
deck craze lines JamesG161 at 4:13pm 12.14.21 Some Of those cracks were DEEP! Sorry, all were surface stress cracks, none were ever deep. Only
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch MikeK2B at 4:09pm 12.14.21 I can't remember exactly. I believe the starter is a 250 or 300 amp and the ACR a 120 or 150. The r
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS Hayden Watson at 4:08pm 12.14.21 I replaced mine this spring and did a writeup on the process. One of the best tips is to create tap

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