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What Varnish for Cabin Sole? AlastairLC at 5:28am 06.11.21 Ask All Sailors 9/2857 I realize that for exterior brightwork you need marine spar varnish to protect the wood from UV rays
30 Hunter Cherubini-- Chain Plate Lug to Hull Replacement BillP at 4:42am 06.11.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/767 I have experienced some delamination in the laminate lug ..last year I used a quick set liquid epoxy
12v Fridge/Freezer (1) Doug J at 8:38pm 06.10.21 Smaller Boats 28/4483 Just ordered one of these. It may seem a little small, but there will be no ice taking up space. I
Question about Jib Furling System (1) Colora Too at 8:08pm 06.10.21 Ask An Oday Owner 13/1744 I own a 1987 O'Day 272. The UV cover on jib/genoa began to un-stitch so after much research, lowered
CNG ncleary1225 at 3:22pm 06.10.21 Ask All Sailors 14/1714 Does anyone know where we a CNG fill up station is in NY? We are purchasing a boat and cannot find o
Another Portable Generator Thread sail sfbay at 3:07pm 06.10.21 Ask All Sailors 0/485 Anyone use / have a dual fuel or propane generator/inverter?
There is a Magnetometer on your phone (who knew!) Hayden Watson at 2:40pm 06.10.21 Ask All Sailors 9/1520 I found a cool free app that should help locate the sensor. It is Gemeco iNstall. It turns your ph
cooling system flush? 04 raw water cooled yan 1GM10 coming from salt water.? MitchM at 2:20pm 06.10.21 Engines and Propulsion 3/704 just got a 'project boat' w an old 04 yan single cylinder 1 gm 10-- raw water coole
Recommendation for a good TV spadaforaj at 1:30pm 06.10.21 Ask All Sailors 8/4177 Hi all - have that Hunter 41 - time for a new TV - any recommendations or words of wisdom ? Thanks
H216 Mast Boot Sealing Mike216 at 12:40pm 06.10.21 Smaller Boats 4/901 I have a H216 with the canvas mast boot. Does anyone have a good method to seal up the boot to the
Hunter 49/50 salon A/C replacement (3) SEMPERAVANTI41 at 11:30am 06.10.21 Big Boats 1/597 Needed to replace Marvair 16K A/C unit for salon. Unit is located under the floor and seemed impossi
My Corona Year (2) Lisp Lisp at 10:44am 06.10.21 Ask All Sailors 0/497 My Corona Year Have a Mac26S and got a new T***u SailPro (a china girl?) 6hp which broke in
New owner of 1985 Hunter 28.5 frfaris at 9:56am 06.10.21 Mid-Size Boats 5/1450 Hello all, I am a new owner of a 1985 Hunter 28.5 in Wilmington, CA. The boat is in pretty good sha
Stanchions for Oday 25 tcbailey67 at 7:10am 06.10.21 Parts Search 5/1287
reefing blocks for oday 322 jibmayhem at 7:02am 06.10.21 Ask An Oday Owner 24/2936 Can anyone tell me a reefing block that works well on an oday322. also i believe i need four of the
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install Closing Time at 5:05am 06.10.21 Catalina 310 45/7498 On 2004, Hull #281, I have a triple instrument pod with Raymarine T 60(I think) speed, wind and dept
Schaffer Snapfurl 700 ( or smaller 500) - thoughts by owners ricksoth at 10:37pm 06.09.21 Ask All Sailors 18/3604 If you own one of these Snap Furler units I would love to get your thoughts on the unit. Plus, if
Keel questions Lakeskiier at 9:55pm 06.09.21 Ask All Sailors 14/1677 I am seeking help addressing cracks on the forward tip of a keel of a 1983 Hunter 31.
Replacing wheel nut, C&C 30 Mk1 pmdarrow at 8:44pm 06.09.21 C&C 7/1386 I recently bought a 1973 C'C 30 Mk 1, but the wheel nut has been lost during transport. Does anyone
2 battery switches? dreadpiratk at 5:44pm 06.09.21 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1105

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Espar hydronic heating system Hello Below at 11:32am 12.01.24 After discussing this with the dealer he recommended that I use a separate fuel tank for the unit a
What is the black plastic/rubber screw on ball ? Captain Larry-DH at 11:29am 12.01.24 AND to Dave. Forespar and Garhauer. The Garhauer balls aren't shiny. Sorry, I couldn't resist.:b
What is the black plastic/rubber screw on ball ? Stu Jackson at 9:48am 12.01.24 Da Ding .......... the Whatzzitt prize goes to Capt Larry https://www.forespar.com/media/153104-su
Espar hydronic heating system east coaster at 9:41am 12.01.24 On a full tank I usually get 8-10 hours, but much of that is dependent on temperatures in and out of
Parts compatibility between raw water cooled and freshwater cooled Volvo MD11D Mark Maulden at 9:38am 12.01.24 I have a 1983 freshwater cooled MD11D; as any vintage Volvo owner knows, spare parts are unavailabl
Espar hydronic heating system matts997 at 9:16am 12.01.24
Black tank overboard discharge.... Kings Gambit at 9:12am 12.01.24 If someone wants to deliberately violate the NDZ law there is really nothing the CG can do unless t
Black tank overboard discharge.... JBP-PA at 8:55am 12.01.24
Black tank overboard discharge.... Kings Gambit at 8:05am 12.01.24 Probably okay. I don't think there are any coast guard regs about direct discharge. True. There i
Black tank overboard discharge.... Kings Gambit at 7:09am 12.01.24
Black tank overboard discharge.... JBP-PA at 7:04am 12.01.24 Correct, I have no Y valve at all. The hose goes directly from the head to the tank. Then the tank
Hunter 49 Swim Platform Don S/V ILLusion at 6:56am 12.01.24 Very pretty. Will give joy to all. What does it look like from the side, underneath? How is it str
Black tank overboard discharge.... Rick Webb at 6:33am 12.01.24 Couple other options: If the access to the valve can be secured that would be acceptable Removing th
Hunter 49 Swim Platform jssailem at 6:12am 12.01.24 Very pretty. Will give joy to all. What does it look like from the side, underneath? How is it st
Hunter 49 Swim Platform shemandr at 5:04am 12.01.24 It's like having a back porch on a house. Makes it so much more accessible.
Replacement sink Mika1 at 3:53am 12.01.24 The small basins make it difficult to wash dishes and pans. Get smaller dishes.
Black tank overboard discharge.... Mika1 at 3:49am 12.01.24 Correct, I have no Y valve at all. The hose goes directly from the head to the tank. Then the tank (
Pulling prop shaft off coupling procedures? NYSail at 9:44pm 11.30.24 When I replaced my coupling and stiffing box, I slid the shaft out aft. Did not have to drop the rud
Pulling prop shaft off coupling procedures? Ralph Johnstone at 9:00pm 11.30.24 Disassembled. Thanks. Good to know. Than shows if you're careful it will retain its trueness af
Catalina 27 Forward fiberglass hatch seals. Dazmainian at 6:20pm 11.30.24 Simply install the seal to the hatch cover so it sits on the raised lip of the channel.... it'll wo

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