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looking for references for a mechanic in Tampa Bay Jack at 7:50am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 2/953 I am looking for references for a good, fair diesel mechanic in the Tampa Bay area. I have done the
In-Mast furling VS Performances ??? Guy St-Pierre at 9:40am 11.11.07 Big Boats 6/1895 Hello,I would like to know HOW in-mast furling system decrease performances, more than 10% ??( com
Prime or not to prime SHADS at 9:45am 11.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1152 I'm planning my spring reno on our boat. I would like to paint the anti-slip paint on the deck and
Doyle Sails - St. Pete, FL - Customer Service Sherry at 8:46am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1201 I know we tend to be vocal when we get bad service from a supplier, but I also believe in being voca
Changing the fuel filter russ downen at 9:09am 11.11.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/944 Can anyone out there tell me how to go about changing the fuel filter on the yanmar 1gm10?
portie-pottie with pump-out Beargerr at 9:02am 11.11.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/2367 I followed the advice and purchased a Thetford porta pottie which can hold 5 gal. It seemed that for
winterize cruise air reverse cycle Chuck15670 at 8:53am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1498 Anyone out there have a good way to winterize a cruise air system. I have two units in my boat,but I
We can't forget to say thank you to our Vets! r.w.landau at 8:48am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 50/2959 Sincerely!r.w.landau
self-tending jib for Mac 26M pupluv at 10:42am 11.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/905 What happened to the self-tending jib that MacGregor said was in development for the 26M?Will it b
outboard weight for 26X ? pupluv at 10:30am 11.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 50/8221 I'm thinking of buying a used 26X. However the boat has a 70hp Suzuki outboard that weighs 356 lbs.
pointing Bob at 10:08am 11.11.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/916 I sail a Hunter 33 82, a Cheubinni Hunter. I have a 150 Roller Furrling headsail. I've raced this bo
centerboard issues painters at 3:27pm 11.11.07 Pearson 2/1803 Have heard people talking about centerboards as a issue. Clunking from side to side as one. Problems
seidelmann 37 electrical schematics mike 4134 at 8:52pm 11.09.07 Seidelmann 1/1829 Hello All,We just bought a 1980 37' Seidelmann!! Just curious if anyone knows or has information
Beneteau boat or engine training classes Ted1394 at 11:22pm 11.09.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1165 As a former Catalina owner, I'm familiar with classes offered around the U.S. by Moyer Marine specif
welland canal Russell20668 at 11:24pm 11.09.07 Ask All Sailors 2/2853 I'm looking to buy a boat locally (Montreal area) but I'm also looking further afield. If I bought a
Install new Sea Era in 356-36 seadaddler at 12:22am 11.10.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1054 My wilcox critten marine toilet can be a real pain to use,I do OK but I have almost always check it
Tampa Bay chelsabella at 11:54pm 11.09.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1346 How friendly are the depths of Tampa Bay amd surrounding waters for a Catalina 30 Fin keel that draw
In-mast furling changing to regular sails Haim Amit at 1:59am 11.10.07 Big Boats 2/768 Hi,I have a Hunter 466, year: 2002 with in-mast furling made by Selden.I would like to use the ex
replacing teak hand rails and teak hatch runners sol y mar at 6:39am 11.10.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/2352 I have an 1979 oday 25 and would like to replace the teak hand holds and hatch runners.I know that
Leaking packing box I.R. WC at 6:25am 11.10.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/938 Seeking advice on what size packing to use. I have 1/8 inch size that the previous owner of the boat

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Rudder Replacement Is HDPE Worth it? jssailem at 7:43am 08.04.21 Sure. Using your idenetified use and priorities. I do not have a rudder made of HDPE. I do understan
NOT buying H34 pa391as at 7:31am 08.04.21
New to the forum! Hello! Will Gilmore at 7:24am 08.04.21 Perfect. It's an old joke I grew up on. Just yanking some... 'chains':facepalm: -Will
2006 Hunter 41 DS initial thoughts (1) SEMPERAVANTI41 at 7:23am 08.04.21 I have heard many times, the two best days in the life of a boat owner is the day he buys and the da
Rudder Replacement Is HDPE Worth it? Parley143 at 7:15am 08.04.21 In a word... Yes I appreciate you responding to this thread. Can you please elaborate though a lit
Considering purchasing a 2009 Beneteau 34 (not a 343) - seeking owner opinions Davidasailor26 at 7:08am 08.04.21 Paging @SoSound who has a 34 and might be able to give some insight. I have the 37 (same design jus
NOT buying H34 Don S/V ILLusion at 7:08am 08.04.21 Not much of a decision - getting insurance for a boat a surveyor failed would be unlikely if not imp
How to remove / grease the helm of an Oceanis 400. JamieB at 7:02am 08.04.21 Thank you so much for the guidance. I'll go get a wheel puller. Really appreciate it.
NOT buying H34 hunter34austin at 6:56am 08.04.21 I would walk away. Especially since the surveyor recommended that as well. Dry bilge in a H34? Abso
Smoke detector mount sail sfbay at 6:56am 08.04.21 No need for holes if you mount it with Velcro outdoor heavy duty 4 x 1 inch strips that hold 15 lbs.
It's Curtains! patbratton at 6:53am 08.04.21 sounds like you need a new sailing club?
How do I access the underneath the table in the cockpit? One of the screws holding the table side up has fallen out! JamieB at 6:53am 08.04.21 Probably going to have to pull the top portion of the binnacle and go in through there unless the t
How do I access the underneath the table in the cockpit? One of the screws holding the table side up has fallen out! (1) JamieB at 6:50am 08.04.21 @JamieB , where is the loose screw on the table? It's not clear from your photos. Heya it's that
NOT buying H34 kloudie1 at 6:48am 08.04.21 Note: the 34 has a Lot of bilge discharge hose volume and a small bilge. If the hose is cracked or t
New to the forum! Hello! ship of fools at 6:46am 08.04.21 The rope? You know that old joke about ropes on a boat. Welcome to the forums. It's good to have
Furling Main Winter Storage ice breaker at 6:43am 08.04.21 Ice Breaker. I had a Hunter 38 from 2007 until 2019 cruising the Texas gulf, Florida and the Bahama
NOT buying H34 DeniseO30 at 6:42am 08.04.21
NOT buying H34 DeniseO30 at 6:34am 08.04.21 It has one of those plastic stuffing boxes too survey noted slight misalignment but only drips a lit
Compression Block for sale on Catalina Direct? Kingjim91 at 6:32am 08.04.21 Hello, I swear I read that the compression block replacement kit (block of white oak) was availabl
NOT buying H34 pa391as at 6:31am 08.04.21 Easy to say but not so easy find to do on a boat with a grid during a non-invasive survey. I certa

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