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Cabin Lights tgrass462 at 12:41am 07.23.07 Smaller Boats 2/874 This weekend I hosted my son in law's niece on our 1994 Hunter 26. I showed her how to turn the hea
New Holding Tank? BungalowBill at 12:02am 07.23.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1280 I posted a week or so ago about a leak in my 91 Hunter 28 when healed over. I found the leak (leaks
Who says WM is too expensive???? Tim R. at 12:21am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 8/984 Although I love my local WM and can always get a good deal through price matching, check out this it
Separated rudder post stuffing box Paul Webb at 1:09am 07.23.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1749 The rudder stuffing box is no longer bonded to the fiberglass tube. The stuffing box wiggles a littl
Bilge Pump Rick at 1:14am 07.23.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1044 My Hunter 33 is just over a year old and the bilge pump is not working. It is a Rule Mate 750. The
Holding tank for Cal 34 juiceman at 1:15am 07.23.07 Cal 2/1089 I have recently purchased a Cal 34, 1971 model. I have been looking but have been unable to locate t
Lost my rudder on my 320 Stephen Dale at 12:59am 07.23.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1238 We keep our Hunter 320 on the Sacramento Delta for the summer. We had a great sail and we were withi
Type and weight of anchors for bow anchor rollers Second Wind21298 at 1:42am 07.23.07 Big Boats 5/1963 I could use some advice on the type of anchors to be installed on my dual anchor bow sprit. My boat
"Y" Valve Brian at 2:30am 07.23.07 Big Boats 3/932 Hey Guys, I am going to be cruising soon. Has anyone out there put a "Y" Valve from the aft head for
Keel Cable length on an O'Day 15' D Newman at 2:17am 07.23.07 Day Sailers 1/1042 My keel cable broke. Since I have had the boat the cable has been spliced, so I don't know its orig
spinnaker car dkanel at 2:16am 07.23.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1179 I own a 1992 Oceanis 370 and I am looking for a spinnaker car that fits the built in track in the fr
Rocna anchors Bob V at 2:12am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1394 I was planning to order a Rocna anchor and have heard that some boats have had to extend their bow r
NEWPORT NEPTUNE 18 RGRAVANTE at 2:11am 07.23.07 Newport 0/1511 I PURCHASED A 1981 NEWPORT NEPTUNE 18. THAT IS WHAT I WAS TOLD BY THE SELLER. THE WIRE RIGGING CABL
Fuel filter Gene at 3:08am 07.23.07 Big Boats 10/1339 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 2/925 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 0/865 who said you can't ski from a sailboat?
Looking for dodger pattern P38 Frank Murphy at 2:36am 07.23.07 Other Sailboats 3/885 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 1/1134 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 3/1230 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 6/1532 Peggie; I replaced my Grocco with a Lavac. My significant other blames the unit for the awful smell

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What is this? SFS at 9:54am 07.17.21 Probably fits into a hole at the end of a spinaker pole or similar. Is there a fitting of some sort
Throttle position while sailing? TButler at 9:52am 07.17.21 I have a 1993 Beneteau First 35s5 with original (?) Volvo penta and folding prop. Manual recommends
Trailer Catalina Capri 22 (wing keel version) - to buy or rent Crazy Dave Condon at 9:45am 07.17.21 If you do go the new trailer route for Catalina and Capri trailers , they were designed by Ron Friso
Confused on outhaul rigging wdonovan at 9:26am 07.17.21 Hey sorry, I haven't been as active on here as I .... Hey. I am so glad I took the time to do tha
External shore power connection. Crazy Dave Condon at 9:22am 07.17.21 Shore power or air conditioning
My 2003 Beneteau 411 shower floor drain is stop up. Does anyone know where the valve is located to release the water. My subpump does work. Mechone at 9:17am 07.17.21 While way back some sailboats drained showers into the bilge, I don't think there's any way Benetea
Using Google Earth to Scope Out a Marina Fairway Clearance Johnb at 9:01am 07.17.21 If you look at your home and you have vehicles outside that may have been in unique positions over
hunter 49 power in the UK Johnb at 8:56am 07.17.21 What Rick Web said is true. Once you have got the right plug at the shore end all will be OK.
My 2003 Beneteau 411 shower floor drain is stop up. Does anyone know where the valve is located to release the water. My subpump does work. arf145 at 8:40am 07.17.21 While way back some sailboats drained showers into the bilge, I don't think there's any way Beneteau
Using Google Earth to Scope Out a Marina Fairway Clearance jssailem at 8:32am 07.17.21 If you look at your home and you have vehicles outside that may have been in unique positions over t
So we did it... jssailem at 8:25am 07.17.21 Good for you @NLPete . I can understand the excitment. And to add to the adventure a sailing adven
Swim ladder jssailem at 8:21am 07.17.21 All great suggestions. The stand off ladders are easier to use. You need the ladder to be deep enoug
Throttle position while sailing? Ron20324 at 7:49am 07.17.21 When I bought my boat, the dealer put the transmission in reverse on my Yanmar while demo sailing.
Got a new sailing dinghy jssailem at 7:37am 07.17.21 I agree totally. The Amsteel or Dyneema line are great for dinghy rigging. I used Dyneema for my l
hunter 49 power in the UK? Zencra at 7:28am 07.17.21 If you can source out an adapter everything should work the Hertz will just make your pump and AC un
hunter 49 power in the UK? Zencra at 7:26am 07.17.21 If you can source out an adapter everything should work the Hertz will just make your pump and AC un
hunter 49 power in the UK sail sfbay at 7:23am 07.17.21 Recently moved back from the UK after living there for 3 years and ended up buying new 220v/50hz ele
hunter 49 power in the UK Rick Webb at 7:17am 07.17.21 Talked to a friend who works for a company that sells aircraft systems and has traveled to both coun
hunter 49 power in the UK Rick Webb at 7:07am 07.17.21 Not sure what the frequency difference will be between your boat and the shore in the UK. I can tell
Throttle position while sailing? sail sfbay at 7:04am 07.17.21 .........Curious if anyone knows of any information or recommendations from the manufacturer on the

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