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Bow Thruster Pirate9127 at 2:52am 09.05.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/926 Robert Lally posted a review of the 473 and stated that he had a problem with his bow thruster on hi
Rebedding plexi/lexan/polycarbonate fixed windows tkanzler at 2:59am 09.05.07 Big Boats 7/2384 I need to fix some leaking fixed ports on my H340, which are similar to the 310 and presumably other
Heeling Kevin at 4:26am 09.05.07 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1147 I have a question about my Oday Mariner. I am fairly new to sailing and seem to do pretty well with
ODAY 25 - trailer, how to convert from a motorboat Holograman at 5:51am 09.05.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1326 We purchased a used Oday 25 this year at a bargain price (which is the only way we could have afford
tachometer not accurate Rick at 6:45am 09.05.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1047 lately i have noticed that the tachometer stops at about 1100 rpm when the engine shuts downs and ha
Lucky Again sailaway78 at 6:28am 09.05.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1138 Just checked the nat'l. hurricane center website. Looks like Felix is just about dead and gone in H
s34 rudder help!! bay idyll at 7:52am 09.05.07 Seidelmann 4/1597 help!!! my s34 is out of the water and i am seeing the bottom for the first time. there is a goo 3 i
help!! my rudder is freaking me out!! bay idyll at 7:37am 09.05.07 Seidelmann 0/1394 ok, i've heard the horror stories about seidelmann rudders. now my s34 is out of the water and i'm s
Wonder if it's windy on the Web Dennis23629 at 7:59am 09.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/811 Not sure if you have seen this web site, it might be useful - it's at least interesting to look at.
Kudos to Jabsco Seattle Scott at 8:01am 09.05.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1040 I bought one of those variable speed Jabsco fresh water pumps, maybe a year ago and can't remember w
Catalina 350 vs. 36 mkII QUESTION marty Seitzinger at 8:01am 09.05.07 Big Boats 20/15287 I am about to travel to go see a 2003 350. I cannot find one in Chicago to look at before I go. I a
Leaky Water Tanks John3077 at 8:58am 09.05.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1563 I have a 1997 Beneteau 461. I've noticed fresh water in the bilge and have been unable to find any l
BareBoat St Lucia help rfrye1 at 9:09am 09.05.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1196 Considering St Lucia as a bareboat destination. Any comments (good or bad). Other than Moorings, has
Expo 14 specifications bmwbob at 9:45am 09.05.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/922 Can anyone give me the specs for the Expo 14?I'm especially interested in sail area and weight.Tha
Air Conditioning Catalina 30. Eric at 9:44am 09.05.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1271 What is the best retrofit airconditioning system for a catalina 30? Any pics of one installed out t
CA boaters: CO2 Sticker? tadd5181 at 10:13am 09.05.07 Big Boats 1/1168 My marina posted a notice that a new CA law requires a "CO@" sticker which to be placed "near the br
brochure or info for Cal 22 Matt Delaney at 10:23am 09.05.07 Cal 32/4758 I recently bought a 1987 Cal 22. Although there seems to be some evidence of neglect and weathering,
Self draining cockpit? Kevin at 11:23am 09.05.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1561 My 69 Oday Mariner has a self draining cockpit. I do not have the original owners manual and have n
General Repairs and Upgrades to a Mexico Bound Boa (1) oreana123 at 12:08pm 09.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/830 Here is a stern view of a Laguna 26. This boat is being refitted at Idasailor's factory. The paint s
Changing 26X steering rack and pinion jib at 1:14pm 09.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/983 Someone was telling a few weeks ago that they were replacing the stock 26X steering mechanism with o

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Battery power Don S/V ILLusion at 2:18pm 08.29.21 Yes, need new battery. Assuming it is a wet cell battery, do you check its fluid level and add dist
Marine Diesel vs Automotive Diesel Don S/V ILLusion at 2:16pm 08.29.21
Battery power JoeWhite at 2:08pm 08.29.21 I suspect it's shot. Yes, need new battery. Assuming it is a wet cell battery, do you check its f
Packing done right Chief Jim at 1:57pm 08.29.21 Replacing the same packing would be so nice to do (if you could) with these #$&%^@%#$% piece of*
Battery power Don S/V ILLusion at 1:32pm 08.29.21
Packing done right (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:32pm 08.29.21 We cycled many pumps through maintenance periods and simply reinstalled the SLADE packing that came
propeller selection, and shifting ggrizzard at 12:29pm 08.29.21 >It is not "Up and Down" but Forward and Reverse.< Are you speaking metaphorically? Cause it's def
Push button latch Udi at 12:24pm 08.29.21 There are two similar catches, one round one oval: https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/hpcat.php?m=45
Battery power ggrizzard at 12:17pm 08.29.21 A new battery takes less charge, all things being equal, compared to an older battery. That's becau
Invest 99L (1) JamesG161 at 11:18am 08.29.21 Batten down the hatches... Done...
Packing done right Chief Jim at 10:57am 08.29.21 Many years since I was involved with sales. Thank you John. In fact, my bud has a C27 also.. Mine
Push button latch Phil Herring at 10:56am 08.29.21 There are two similar catches, one round one oval: https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/hpcat.php?m=45D
Packing done right jssailem at 10:47am 08.29.21 Way to go chief... Many moons ago, I had the opportunity to teach sailors from a couple of carriers
Invest 99L jssailem at 10:39am 08.29.21 Here she comes...Batten down the hatches...
Complete New to sailing need help jssailem at 10:38am 08.29.21 Welcome to the forum. Perhaps swimming lessons and a life vest are needed early in this adventure.
Invest 99L (1) JamesG161 at 10:36am 08.29.21 Eye hit land at 12pm CDT f yesterdays dashed line spot.;) Calm winds here now. Dammit Jim... PS:
Packing done right Chief Jim at 10:32am 08.29.21 Interesting product Jim. Not sold by Slade (no store link on their site). Have you seen it produced
1999 H410 Forward Shower Sump Replacement Issues SailorFrank at 10:32am 08.29.21
Hunter 430, how do I run a seatalk cable between pedistal and instruments in the arch? Also to the nav station? JamesG161 at 10:28am 08.29.21 My question now is how do you run the black cable? OEM on my 1998 H430 and for the AP only.:biggri
Packing done right jssailem at 10:28am 08.29.21 I have been absent for a while. Welcome back. I hope you have been out sailing

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