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Chartplotters L'Attitudes6 at 1:09pm 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1439 Does anybody have any experience with Sitex chartplotters? They appear to be the best value (featur
Inverter Draw Selector Switch on Hunter 420 tadd5181 at 1:32pm 10.08.07 Big Boats 2/1001 My Hunter 420 (built 2000)has an Inverter Draw Selector Switch with four positions: both, 1, 2, and
Which diesel for a 1976 catalina 30' repower? Paul at 4:11pm 10.08.07 Catalina 30 3/1550 I am repowering my 1977 30' catalina with disel-- the question is which one?I only use the boat for
Boat Show miss-haps TJ-LJ Champion at 8:24pm 10.06.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1335 Saturday was our first day at the boat show, of course it's great fun, one can dream can't one? We w
refinishing cabin sole Alice A. at 7:21pm 10.06.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1064 What happened to the Guest Expert Archive? I get an error message when I click on it. I'm trying to
Sheet Bags okiman at 9:32pm 10.06.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1069 I have a 1978 Hunter Cherubini 33, and I want to install sheet bags to keep the cockpit cleaned up.
In-Mast Furling Vargamom9 at 11:13pm 10.06.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1373 I have a 1997 Hunter 310 with in-mast furling. The problem I'm having is that operating the furler
Winterizing Yanmar 2GM Peter Reynolds at 11:27pm 10.06.07 Seidelmann 1/3440 Hi all,Other than changing the oil, what else is typically done to these deisel engines?AlsoI am
Simrad A/P.....Problems???? Jack at 12:13am 10.07.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1189 I have the Simrad w/p 32. I noticed that while under power it works perfect but while under sail it
Wheel Conversion Tang07 at 2:17am 10.07.07 Catalina 30 2/1504 I'm ready to go forward on a tiller to wheel conversion on my C30 and am looking for some advice on
strange powder on floor David at 1:25am 10.07.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/885 I bought the boat new in 2005, I keep finding a very fine powder or sawdust on the galley and salon
Adding a traveler to a Beneteau 281 svenusa at 1:22am 10.07.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1317 I'm thinking of adding a traveler to my beneteau 281. Anyone have one that they could recommend ? It
Macgregor 26d Boat cover nellieg at 4:00am 10.07.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1271 Hi everybody? Can you assist? I want to purchase a new overall boat cover for my Mac 26d. It needs t
The "Real" Story on Lightening Trev at 3:41am 10.07.07 Ask All Sailors 15/1530 I have heard a number of different stories regarding the dangers of lightening and sailboats. Can a
Wife Thinks I'm Nuts Gary Wyngarden at 3:22am 10.07.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1066 Traditionally our last overnight on the boat each fall is "Gary's Birthday Cruise." Read into this "
Port hatch screens Tony23670 at 3:12am 10.07.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1135 My 1984 Hunter 25.2 has four rectangular (with rounded corners) ports, two each side of the cabin. I
Buying a Catalina 30 j19307 at 2:53am 10.07.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1219 What specific items should I check when looking at a middle aged (1985-1995)Catalina 30 for purchase
Muffler for a 12hp Westerbeke diesel Tom Haenisch at 2:22am 10.07.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1138 Are Mufflers available and do they effect performance?
Anyone know model no for Bolmar Hatches on H34 '84 justice at 7:46am 10.07.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1206 any help in finding model numbers original Bolmar hatches on H34 1984 model appreciated.Marcmsb@l
Replacing Engine Mounting Board csobalvarro at 6:37am 10.07.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1118 I need to replace the wooden mounting board on the transom where I attach my engine. The board's sta

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End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy... Justin_NSA at 8:33am 10.27.21 I didn't get it until I picked up on "loosefooted mainsail ". I wait for a calm day because my slip
End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy... Leeward Rail at 8:29am 10.27.21 Now you just need to find a big warehouse where you can layout the sails on a clean surface and dry
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? Justin_NSA at 8:27am 10.27.21 that gives me an idea. We have an older ASUS tablet, new and still in the box. I wonder if it will s
End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy... Leeward Rail at 8:21am 10.27.21 Or you could choose to remove the sail when it's not windy. Maybe that doesn't happen that often i
Sailboat Drone Leeward Rail at 8:06am 10.27.21 @jssailem has informed me that a Phalanx system, accidentally fired on the USS Missouri during the
Simple head question Project_Mayhem at 8:02am 10.27.21 You might even want to clean the tank using just detergent and water Thanks for the advice Peggie.
2000 Hunter Passage 450 (refit help) dmax at 7:56am 10.27.21 You don't have to fix gelcoat cracks as shemandr says, they are cosmetic as long as the fiberglass i
Sailboat Drone Leeward Rail at 7:51am 10.27.21 An opensourced DIY chaingun with some python coding, all run on a raspberrypi would be easily doable
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet. JRacer at 7:49am 10.27.21 Good idea and good solution.
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet. dmax at 7:45am 10.27.21 Nicely done, thanks for the excellent write-up.
Replacement Fresh Water Pump DeniseO30 at 7:35am 10.27.21 Well I didn't see it mentioned, but the type of pump you want is, the diaphragm type,
Simple head question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:31am 10.27.21 What's the best way to prep the head for heated indoor storage? Portapotty (portable and MSD versi
Heat exchanger zinc anode. jssailem at 7:14am 10.27.21 should i do it before Jan.? It is not the month that causes me to do such repairs, it is the mater
Marelon Seacock fail! SEMPERAVANTI41 at 7:12am 10.27.21 I have had lots of problems with Teflon tape & plastic threads. Plasto-Joint Stik Plastic Thread Sea
Heat exchanger zinc anode. JRR at 6:59am 10.27.21 Thank you, think it would've affected shaft and prop, parts are intact, peculiar location, i imagine
Another Battery Inquiry Scott T-Bird at 6:47am 10.27.21 If you have the room, I recommend that you purchase 2 Grp 27 lead acid batts to make a better house
S/E Marina Recommendations kloudie1 at 6:45am 10.27.21 Not a slip recommendation; carefully look at the tax and registration requirements for the state. Fl
Replacement Fresh Water Pump (1) geoffreykwright at 6:28am 10.27.21 I've replaced many fresh water pumps on many Catalinas. Pretty straight forward. I would recommend
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet. CYQK at 6:22am 10.27.21 where is a good place to source those fittings? Great idea thks
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? buddy0 at 6:21am 10.27.21 I've got the Vulcan 12 (26 lb) anchor on my 2005 Hunter 33. It fits without any problems.

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