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advise on power inverter use pimerese at 5:26am 07.20.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1574 I have a 1985 H31 with the standard set of two deep cycle batteries. While sailing or at anchor, th
Deck wax or compound Jim Thompson at 5:59am 07.20.07 Seidelmann 1/1317 Hey GuysI new to taking care of a gelcoat on the top deck, I want to clean it and put some type of
evasion 25 Brett19241 at 7:53am 07.20.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1726 I have just converted from a power boat to sail.My first sail boat is a Benateau evasion 25.I woul
It's hard to believe yks Alan at 8:34am 07.20.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1060 ...but Fuel Whistles sales just hit the 10,000 mark!! ...and I just made the first sale to Hawaii*
Best wax for new hulls and topsides Bob V at 10:14am 07.20.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1622 I have read a lot of good info on this site about how to restore fiberglass that is in need of a lit
Widgeonn Manual SaltyRob at 12:04pm 07.20.07 Day Sailers 1/1293 I just bought a Widgeon and would like to find an 'Owners Manual' for it. Thanks
Rewiring a catalina 22 - 1981 Al at 11:28am 07.20.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2456 We just purchased a Catalina 22 - 1981. It appears that someone previously atempted to rewire it as
Useable deck space? Travis at 12:04pm 07.20.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1076 I found a couple of great deals on the Mac 26Ms and am considering a purchase within 1 to 2 years.
Threading block & tackle... Roger at 1:48pm 07.20.07 Ask All Sailors 7/6870 I don't know IF that's clear? I attempted to--' did--run rope thru 2 blocks of 3 pulleys each to mak
Manual for O Day 15 Daysailer Katrine at 10:28am 07.20.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/876 I just bought a 1982 15' O Day with no manual. I have never sailed anything but a sunfish(not much
H260 HAL at 9:12pm 07.18.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/945 260 THROTTLE CREEPDoes anyone know if the late model 260 pedestal steering by Edson has a throttle
1978 Catalina 25, Brand of Marine toilet John at 10:03pm 07.18.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/3614 I would like to repair a 1978 Catalina 25 marine toilet. I can not see the brand name or model numb
motor for the 170 Bob at 9:41pm 07.18.07 Day Sailers 9/1207 My 170 is moored in a very congested area and it requires a motor to go about 200 yards to get into
Rudder Problem Karl Wilmot at 10:54pm 07.18.07 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1179 I'm the new owner of a 1980 Hunter 27, which for the most part works great. I do however, have a pr
Shroud tensions jsailor at 10:30pm 07.18.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1010 The shrouds on my 22C never appear to be tight enough but I have not a lot of experience with the 22
Where to get more keys Broke sailor SV Marcell at 10:30pm 07.18.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/821 Where can I get another one of those keys to open the diesel/septic and water covers on deck?Where
Advice on chart plotter Kevin C 26S at 10:21pm 07.18.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1064 I'm in the market for a chart plotter and wanted to get some advice before I pull the trigger.I'm
Javelin mast Maurice15605 at 11:09pm 07.18.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/844 Last weekend my mast broke in half. Where can I get a new one or can I fix the one I have?
Rub Rail End Caps (1) MED at 11:29pm 07.18.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1160 Can someone let me know how the rub rail plastic end caps are fixed to the bub rail and what is the
rudders Jos� Pelegrina at 11:34pm 07.18.07 Day Sailers 0/1029 Bought my used oday and realised that it was out of control going headwind, and this due to a rudder

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Bottom paint rgranger at 8:15pm 03.18.21
Venture 22 Rescue Project rgranger at 8:13pm 03.18.21 I don't know if they had anything originally, mine is just some previous owner's DIY rubber drainag
How to keep a Bimini top with split backstay cut outs from leaking when it rains? JRacer at 8:05pm 03.18.21 :plus: Same here. Or, just come in out of the rain!:laugh:
How to keep a Bimini top with split backstay cut outs from leaking when it rains? (1) Tom J at 8:00pm 03.18.21 My C310 has the cone shaped fabric covers that wrap around the stay and tie off. The trick is to wr
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App? Capt jgw at 7:47pm 03.18.21 My plotter is bad and I need a work around.... Anyone with a recommendation for a tablet to use tem
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App? DArcy at 7:44pm 03.18.21 @Rikejr I just wanted to point out the Dragon Touch tablet is not Samsung, it's a budget brand. It g
Hatch lens replacement Puget Sound area mermike at 7:41pm 03.18.21 Robbie , It's both cracked and crazed and probably original. I found the right sized piece on Ebay,
PERKINS PRIMA 50 needs fuel booster pump??? Ralph Johnstone at 7:38pm 03.18.21 Can't offer any help with the starting problem without being there. As far as a 12V lift pump, I we
Found a 2003 C310 JRT at 7:25pm 03.18.21 That was a game changer for sure! A Christmas present along with a floating winch handle and holder
36cc Autopilot Factory Installation bmiley at 7:23pm 03.18.21 Any other 36cc owners out there? I have a couple custom brackets designed for the rudder sensor and
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App? Leeward Rail at 7:11pm 03.18.21 If you are navigating on a tablet or phone to that level fo accuracy, you might Totally. My conce
Found a 2003 C310 Ward H at 7:10pm 03.18.21 Pics from our 2021 first sail,the sails look really good and hd several ask if they were new. The
9.8 Tahatsu question JRT at 7:10pm 03.18.21 I've had 2 tohatsu-outboard-motors and loved them. I'd never worry about there durability if taken
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26 (1) SailingLoto at 7:09pm 03.18.21 Made it halfway down the port side and my sander had a bearing go bad.... Back at it again soon.
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App? DArcy at 7:09pm 03.18.21 Very precise GPS's can measure movements at the centimeter level. Take a look at the data being gen
9.8 Tahatsu question Ward H at 7:08pm 03.18.21 I don't know your boat but at a Yamaha 9.8 on my 5,000 lb O'day 25 and rarely needed more than 1/2 t
Hunter 26 sail plan? bmorr at 7:04pm 03.18.21 Just a thought, have you put tell tails on your jib and main? They really help as you are learning y
Propeller for 1978 Evinrude 6804b 6 HP sail sfbay at 6:54pm 03.18.21 Motor will not care. Only you will, with slower acceleration, albeit you will have higher top end sp
Autopilot for Hunter 40.5 sail sfbay at 6:51pm 03.18.21 Install a hydraulic linear drive. If steering wheel fails you have the emergency tiller and auto pil
Propeller for 1978 Evinrude 6804b 6 HP rbaevergreen at 6:47pm 03.18.21 The Solas that I'm looking at with the same specs is $57 so an even lower risk. I just wasn't sure i

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