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Fuel filter Gene at 3:08am 07.23.07 Big Boats 10/1187 Was wondering if anyone with the Hunter legend 35.5 series has replaced the original fuel filter. My
P303 Propane System Kevin Twine at 3:08am 07.23.07 Other Sailboats 2/873 I bought a 1985 Pearson 303 a month ago. It had been sitting on the ground for 5 years, and I put i
Powerboaters beware Don S/V ILLusion at 2:44am 07.23.07 Big Boats 0/803 who said you can't ski from a sailboat?
Looking for dodger pattern P38 Frank Murphy at 2:36am 07.23.07 Other Sailboats 3/830 We own a 1996 Pearson P38 Hull #22 built by Bristol Yacht for Cal-Pearsonand are seeking a dodger p
keel bolt repair dave at 4:58am 07.23.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1108 after removing the keel on my 22, i noticed one of the bolts was loose. under inspection it came awa
Honda BF12 Outboard Impeller replacement Terry W at 5:11am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1186 Hi all,I'm the proud new owner of a 1985 Oday 222 with the original Honda BF12 outboard.The impe
wow, what a smell Ed Reiss at 5:12am 07.23.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1495 Peggie; I replaced my Grocco with a Lavac. My significant other blames the unit for the awful smell
Question on vent line / sealander traveler pjbrownva at 3:47am 07.23.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1292 Peggy,I am hoping to get your opinion on vent issues related to the size and the locationfor a ve
O'Day 23 main sheet question Dave E at 3:32am 07.23.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1128 I have the original, factory pully system on my main sheet, which includes a cam cleat with notched
Potomac hammered by thunderstorm Jim Seamans at 4:09am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1241 We had a once in a summer thunderstorm go through on Thursday July 19 in the afternoon. All of this
I Blew My Outhaul Peter Milne at 4:00am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1148 While sailing a couple of days ago, the outhaul let go or at least partly. The clew of the sail fle
Refastening Bracket to Edson Pedestal peter133 at 3:58am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1268 The screws that fasten the bracket holding my Autohelm drive motor to the Edson wheel steering pedes
Rigging a Widgeon A Cook at 3:58am 07.23.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/882 I just purchased a 1984 Widgeon and I am looking for some assistance with the rigging. Any owners o
Just what every sailor wants ... ;) Scott at 4:18am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1307 My wife and I had an anniversary over the weekend. Honest to God, she bought an anchor and a chain
how old is my boat? (1) dave at 4:18am 07.23.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1039 i have recently brought a catalina 22 and would really appreciate it if someone out there could tell
Putting down new floor....epoxy? r. gallagher at 4:25am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1234 I just purchased my teak and holley flooring and will begin the task of replacing my cabin sole. I r
New links library Phil Herring at 6:36am 07.23.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/720 It only took eight years or so, but we've upgraded our meager sailing links page to full-on library
New links library Phil Herring at 6:39am 07.23.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/880 It only took eight years or so, but we've upgraded our meager sailing links page to full-on library
New links library Phil Herring at 6:38am 07.23.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/839 It only took eight years or so, but we've upgraded our meager sailing links page to full-on library
New links library Phil Herring at 6:40am 07.23.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/929 It only took eight years or so, but we've upgraded our meager sailing links page to full-on library

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Mast Support wynkoop at 5:24pm 03.19.21 In compression most woods will be fine, but a pine 2x4 is far less rot resistant and less strong tha
cockpit table mounts weekendrken at 5:20pm 03.19.21 My table support was a horizontal teak board held to the pedestal guard with stainless pipe clamps.
Venture 22 Rescue Project wynkoop at 5:20pm 03.19.21 Yep......it is a trek. I hope to get it moved to anchor near the marina where my Ericson is in Apri
Mast Support (1) patrickfarley at 5:20pm 03.19.21 I replaced it with a knot free 2 x 4. I was able to match the curves in the fiberglass and make it
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App? Mr Fox at 5:03pm 03.19.21 I recommend a Samsung galaxy tab active. IP68 rated (yes even when charging, ports are waterproof to
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose JRT at 4:55pm 03.19.21 @Tom J do you have pics of this slick setup, I read stories of similar approaches but would love to
FUEL BOOSTER PUMP> georgetheleo at 4:48pm 03.19.21 Boat is a Beneteau 41s5 1990 with a Perkins Prima 50 diesel engine.
Autopilot for Hunter 40.5 Tally Ho at 4:43pm 03.19.21 @Irek I have a Hunter 40.5 with a Type 2 Rotary Drive that I installed in the steering column as
Autopilot for Hunter 40.5 smokey73 at 4:26pm 03.19.21 @Irek I have a Hunter 40.5 with a Type 2 Rotary Drive that I installed in the steering column as y
Show us your ground tackle for a Hunter Legend 35.5 ArkadiyS at 3:56pm 03.19.21 Just switched from 22lb Delta which was only good for clean sandy bottom and nice weather. With 50f
Newbie - Just brought a 1986 Hunter 23 home Roughsawn at 3:28pm 03.19.21 I've been thinking about getting my sails reconditioned. The LaMauney Process for cleaning and re-r
Newbie - Just brought a 1986 Hunter 23 home Roughsawn at 3:23pm 03.19.21 If there is any rot it would be in the grain at the top edge. The tabbing on mine was fine right be
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose Tally Ho at 3:23pm 03.19.21 Thread Hi-jack alert! I'd be worried about something that got into the bilge, like a plastic bag
What's one thing on your boat that drives you crazy! rustydusty at 3:22pm 03.19.21 The lack of standing head room. Spent 26 years living on boats with sufficient head room, now living
Autopilot for Hunter 40.5 Tally Ho at 3:17pm 03.19.21 Hi Rick Tku yr feedback. You know how it goes: you have one problem, three tech guys and five opin
In Boom Outhaul (1) Boxing Roo at 3:13pm 03.19.21 Does anyone have a diagram of this rig in the boom. Jibed the boat yesterday and the line parted.
Venture 22 Rescue Project RustyVenture at 3:07pm 03.19.21 Like I said for me it is more about not having h2o build up in the hull from rain ingress and rot t
Newbie - Just brought a 1986 Hunter 23 home isaksp00 at 2:53pm 03.19.21 If there is any rot it would be in the grain at the top edge. The tabbing on mine was fine right bef
Newbie - Just brought a 1986 Hunter 23 home Roughsawn at 2:48pm 03.19.21 I'd also check the bulkheads that the chain plates bolt to. On mine, the plywood had degraded due t
Newbie - Just brought a 1986 Hunter 23 home Roughsawn at 2:45pm 03.19.21 @isaksp00 is correct about cover for the cockpit drain as you need it to prevent junk getting into

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