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Folding Propeller kawabonga at 7:31am 02.04.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1307 Does anyone have information/experience relating to folding propellers for a new model B49 (2007) wi
What size outboard shaft for H23 ? logic2 at 7:42am 02.04.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1095 Hello,I'm looking to buy an outboard motor (t least 6HP or larger 4 stroke) for my H23 and would li
Power Consumption Question. Bad Obsession at 7:51am 02.04.08 Ask All Sailors 56/3142 I am thinking about making an overnight sail from Colonial Beach to Hampton. I have gotten use to s
Dodger Recommendations Jack19679 at 7:56am 02.04.08 Big Boats 8/1424 We have a 44DS and are looking to add a dodger. Wondering if anyone has any recommendations both on
Question re: Hove to Napa Ed at 8:19am 02.04.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1143 In todays Latitude38 online is a mention about Gitana 13 waiting to go around the horn. The article
Bimini Rob19574 at 9:11am 02.04.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1510 Hi all -I am planning to install a Bimini on my 30 foot aft cockpit Catalina 30. I bought the bim
Pirates of the silicon rubber adhesive sealant jleblanc31 at 9:23am 02.04.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1382 Is there a difference in the marine silicon and silicon I get from the home depot or auto zone? I kn
Mac 25 mast raising Mickey Rabuka at 10:07am 02.04.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1015 How easy (or possible) to adapt the mast raising system for later models to an 80's vintage 25?
Mac Electrical Panel Fuse Replacement Mike at 11:47am 02.04.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/892 I have a couple of switches that don't work on my electrical panel. I'm not sure if it is the fuse
One more question... Douglas Washburn at 12:39pm 02.04.08 Big Boats 9/1230 This 2003 H356 that we have purchased is our first boat with onboard refrigeration. Our question is
Looking for Canadians in Florida Robert Louis Stevenson at 6:00pm 02.04.08 Other Sailboats 1/981 Hello fellow Hunter owners. I am a Newfoundlander looking to spend some time in Florida. I would lik
Hunter 42s to 46s 1992 to 2005 What do I need to know Robert Louis Stevenson at 6:21pm 02.04.08 Big Boats 7/1424 Folks I am considering buying a Hunter for my retirement and I have decided I will be looking for a
Buying a boat in winter. Part 2 Brian Scott at 8:06pm 02.02.08 Ask All Sailors 19/1486 Weird stuff happens. After inspecting the boat I made an offer of 25% under the asking price, as som
How many Ranger 37's were built? Michael J16039 at 10:36pm 02.02.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/1926 Curious as to if anyone know how many were built. And where I could find some specs. Looks like a gr
keel stepped mast & water in bilge John at 10:56pm 02.02.08 Ask All Sailors 8/3354 With all the rain we've been having here recently, I am getting a lot of water in my bilge. My boat
SO... I just came back from the Boat Show (Dallas) SceptreSailor at 11:42pm 02.02.08 Catalina 310 5/1755 Not a huge event like other cities, and mainly the dark side (Power Boats), but I have to say after
Varnish - re-visited (1) Jim Seamans at 2:00am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1368 Well I just placed the last coat of varnish on the wood this morning. Things are looking good. Fina
Add a sprit for the Asymetrical? (1) Andy1237 at 2:09am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1214 Who will be the first of you to get this for the A-kite? Looks like a nice set up. Where is Santa
Play in Rudder Stu T at 2:30am 02.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1661 I have an Oceanis 321. For the past three years I have been hearing a thumping noise coming from un
mizzen mast Captain Raleigh at 3:39am 02.03.08 Irwin 2/2067 Water that collects inside the mast seeps out the bottom, where it sits on top of the mast step. my

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Finally went for a sail jssailem at 8:21am 10.24.21 Sweet. Congrats on getting the boat out and using the wind to push her around the Chesapeake. Fun ti
European batteries replacement - oceanis 48 (2015) jssailem at 8:11am 10.24.21 I would think the vertical height of the space to be the most limiting when seeking a battery fix.
European batteries replacement - oceanis 48 (2015) jssailem at 8:10am 10.24.21 Thanks for the picture. She is a grand looking vessel. Perhaps looking at this issue from the size
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke stickinthemud57 at 8:06am 10.24.21 Interesting! Yes, my bulb and hose are old. I bought a new hose and bulb from Academy (Marine Raider
Engine lift - 1984 Hunter 37C D_Bosh at 8:00am 10.24.21 Thanks for your advice SF Bay!
CNG Joshua770 at 7:34am 10.24.21 Instead of being concerned with finding a CNG source ( which seems to be a vanishing commodity), and
eye candy (2) jssailem at 7:29am 10.24.21
European batteries replacement - oceanis 48 (2015) Roger F at 7:24am 10.24.21 Thanks! Yes i found those also - the issue is to get 4 of those into the existing space is going to
What is this? Rabe at 7:20am 10.24.21 I agree it looks like the layout for a battery isolator. But the wire colors all seem wrong. Black
Propeller shaft - 1984 H37c dmax at 7:17am 10.24.21 Agree, you really should take it out and give it to the shop to duplicate.
CNG DougM at 7:16am 10.24.21 Instead of being concerned with finding a CNG source ( which seems to be a vanishing commodity), and
European batteries replacement - oceanis 48 (2015) sail sfbay at 7:01am 10.24.21 If it was my boat I would go to a marine battery supplier around Annopolis or on-line and have them
European batteries replacement - oceanis 48 (2015) (1) Roger F at 6:58am 10.24.21 Roger, With a new to you boat, and your sailing experience from previous boats over the past 18 yea
Engine lift - 1984 Hunter 37C sail sfbay at 6:56am 10.24.21 Welcome to the forum!! 1. Problem - this thread discusses possible bilge oil sources and troublesho
European batteries replacement - oceanis 48 (2015) Roger F at 6:52am 10.24.21 sfbay - yes they are the 4 beneath the companion way, house set. The issue is that the boat was ma
Propeller shaft - 1984 H37c sail sfbay at 6:47am 10.24.21 Welcome to the forum!! Last shaft (2 on a powerboat) I replaced required a haulout, shaft disconnec
1984 37C - Dimensioned Drawings Plans D_Bosh at 6:41am 10.24.21
Hunter 33 Reefing line boom internals RoyS at 6:28am 10.24.21 No blocks on your reef lines internally. There are small sheaves at both ends of the boom, total fou
JIB SHEET QUESTION Joe at 6:14am 10.24.21 I'm not sure how one would tie a cow hitch when using two separate lines.... but... learning to tie
Leaking Head-To-Hose Connection barnstormer at 6:07am 10.24.21 Which model Groco do you have, Barnstormer? --Peggie Groco h-f which was my originally installed

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