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First boat's got a rotted deck.......help please Jesse at 7:16am 02.01.08 Newport 4/3318 Just bought my first boat, and couldn't be happier. Turns out, there is a huge part of the deck wher
Cowl Vents Alan Smallman at 7:11am 02.01.08 Big Boats 8/1455 My 1985 Hunter 34 has 5" low profile PVC cowl vents. I want to replace them but I have been unable
Best Practices for Rigging Maintenance and Replacement CAPT Chris at 7:21am 02.01.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1236 Hi folks, I just sold my 29.5' Hunter (1995), as like many after a few years of enjoyment I am int
Stability Curves, Cherubinni Hunter 27 Dave at 7:22am 02.01.08 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2558 Does anyone have stability curves or capsize angle for the 75-84 Hunter 27? I tried Hunter Corp. and
9.2A Bimini wfgunn at 7:37am 02.01.08 S2 2/1886 Should have posted this earlier, but I'm going to Strictly Sail Chicago this weekend and am looking
Fitting an inverter cjport78 at 9:18am 02.01.08 Catalina 30 1/1150 I'm considering installing an inverter on my catalina 30. Has anyone got any words of advice, for e
Adding a port side deck organizer and line clutch cbsailor at 10:02am 02.01.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1673 I have a 1988 Hunter 33.5. I'd like to install a second deck organizer, double line clutch (and may
advice on sails Bones at 10:25am 02.01.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1017 Any thoughts on foam luff on 130% jib? Are there disadvantages over a long period of time -- we kee
Liferafts for Beneteau 40 or 43 CanDrac at 10:46am 02.01.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1403 Wondering what size life rafts fit on the liferaft compartment under the steps at the stern of the B
470 Hydronic Heater huntdmd at 2:16am 01.18.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1014 I am getting ready to have a hydronic heating system put in my 2000 470. Any recommendations on int
Sound Proofing ideas for Generator Discovery at 3:22am 01.18.08 Big Boats 4/1685 The 8 kw Generator on our boat is pretty loud, I would like to know anyones ideas on adding additio
H27 EXHAUST tedsbeds at 4:22am 01.18.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1204 I am in the process of rehabbing a 1981 H27. The original Yanmar was replaced with a Yanmar 2GM20F.
barrier paint emalsyd at 5:20am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1593 having the bottom sandblasted this winter and looking to apply a barrier coat. anyone have any expe
Check this out Mark at 4:52am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1349 We have been working on this yacht for the past few weeks and next Saterday (Australia day) Fedor wi
Replacing Teak deck hardware. jaydog5000 at 5:58am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1337 I am going to tackle replacing the teak handrails, companionway, ect on my 1985 Catalina 30'. Has a
Dutchman Boom Brake Paul Hagstrom at 6:26am 01.18.08 Big Boats 5/1434 I am considering installing a Dutchman Boom Brake on my 37' Legend (1990). Looking for feedback on d
Dave Condon at American Marine and Sail Buccob at 6:18am 01.18.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2124 I am beginning negotiations with Dave Condon of American Marine and Sail, to purchase a 2004 Hunter
wobbly dinette table Ernie Luboff at 7:01am 01.18.08 Big Boats 1/2035 I have a 1988 Catalina 38 sailboat with a very wobbly dinette table. It is tilted to one side and i
anyone in the Ft. Myers area? letterman at 9:05am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1517 I sent in a resume for a job and was rejected because the commute is a tad too far for them. I am g
HF Radio Ground Repair Question Rick D at 11:53am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1274 My copper ground foil runs under the battery box and I found the foil had been eaten away from some

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Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke stickinthemud57 at 11:24am 10.23.21 Check prices of rebuild kits vs. a new carburetor, sometimes the kits don't do it and the price dif
Port leaks SoSound at 11:08am 10.23.21 I have had problems with small leaks over my nav desk on occasion. The first thing I do is to clean
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke Benny17441 at 11:06am 10.23.21 Check prices of rebuild kits vs. a new carburetor, sometimes the kits don't do it and the price diff
Remove DS10 Depth Sounder from Bulkhead sail sfbay at 11:03am 10.23.21 Glad you got it removed!!
Remove DS10 Depth Sounder from Bulkhead ChrisHunter at 11:01am 10.23.21 I did download a manual, which states there is a ring that can be used to hold the unit in place. A
Propane Outboard Benny17441 at 11:01am 10.23.21 Chinese manufacturers do not go bankrupt, beware of the same product coming back under a different b
Leaking Head-To-Hose Connection Work In Progress at 11:01am 10.23.21 Thanks Peggie and Barnstormer. The leak is beneath the exit connection (the proof is in the puddle),
New Outboard on Order Benny17441 at 10:52am 10.23.21 Both gasoline and propane fumes are heavier than air, if your fuel locker is vented for gasoline it
Transferring from Blaine to Everett SoSound at 10:26am 10.23.21 The raster charts are downloaded onto the device running iNavX, they should continue to work until i
Port leaks CliffM at 10:11am 10.23.21 The leak is in a port, not a hatch. It appears to be coming in between the frameless acrylic glass
Port leaks sail sfbay at 10:02am 10.23.21 Ouch!! If a Lewmar hatch or portlight leaks it is important to establish the leak path. Where the
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? chuckwayne at 9:51am 10.23.21 take a look at the Simrad cruise - 5,7,9 inch models. the 7 is about $500, really good screen and ch
Leaking Head-To-Hose Connection Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:46am 10.23.21 Which model Groco do you have, Barnstormer? --Peggie
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? JohnShannon at 9:37am 10.23.21 Navionics on your phone?
Transferring from Blaine to Everett jssailem at 9:13am 10.23.21 @SoSound I think the app is $50. It will function with free NOAA Raster maps as along as they are a
finding a new guard rail on the helm. DayDreamer41 at 8:56am 10.23.21 Just go to NAVPOD, they make options I am sure you would be interested in. https://navpod.com/produc
Transferring from Blaine to Everett ricksoth at 8:54am 10.23.21 You may also want to check out C-Map which is iPhone or Android (I believe). It's got some nice fea
New Outboard on Order DayDreamer41 at 8:50am 10.23.21 Just make sure the locker where you are putting the propane is well vented at the bottom of the lock
finding a new guard rail on the helm. sail sfbay at 8:46am 10.23.21 Any markings on the pedestal or wheel that would confirm the manufacturer like Edson Edson Sailboat
finding a new guard rail on the helm. jssailem at 8:45am 10.23.21 I would seek a "rail Maker" that fabricates stainless pipe rails. That way you can get the exact siz

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