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Blue Water Boat Survey jaydog5000 at 10:59am 07.12.07 Ask All Sailors 24/10699 I am taking a survey to see what boats you all would purchase to use in open waters under the size o
HUNTER 30' 1978 MANUAL DAVID at 12:02pm 07.12.07 Hunter Sailing Assoc. No. 1 1/2896 RECENTLY PURCHASED A 1978 HUNTER 30' AND I'M LOOKING FOR A BOAT MANUAL. BOAT EQUIPED WITH A YANMAR
Leaky shroud chainplates newsailor130 at 12:04pm 07.12.07 Smaller Boats 2/1049 I have been surfing online for advise about leaky shroud chainplates. ( I have a 1981 H22). Everyone
Hull-Deck joint on a Bristol 24 okawbow at 12:04pm 07.12.07 Bristol 1/2716 Does anyone know how the hull-deck joint is fastened on a 1976 Bristol 24? I'm considering ways to s
Mac 1990 26D sail in lake Michigan Gdindy at 12:10pm 07.12.07 Destinations 7/2354 I recently bought my first larger size sailboat Mac 26D 1990. She is in very good contition. I have
Beneteau cabin striping Theresa M. at 1:45pm 07.12.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1072 I am restoring the cabin striping on a Beneteau 305 and it it so badly faded that I can't tell what
opinions? 1974 Venture 24 at 9:55pm 07.03.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1177 Hey guys, i've been following this post and others for well over a year now. For those who don't re
Table Modification Hunter 26 briar at 9:53pm 07.03.07 Smaller Boats 2/1342 I have seen a photo of a modification of the dining table on the Hunter 26. However, I am considerin
How do you like Charleston SC brmn54 at 9:32pm 07.03.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1285 I was thinking about moving down to the Charleston SC area, and was wondering how was the sailing? S
Keel Winch - I can't lower the keel Saillombardi at 9:28pm 07.03.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1760 I have a Venture/Mac 25 (it's a 1979). I can't seem to crank the handle to lower the keel. The kee
shaft struts john H at 11:46pm 07.03.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1123 If you ever need a strut go to info@dahnermarine .com you can not go wrong with this co. they are th
Happy Independence day! brmn54 at 10:06pm 07.03.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1091 Happy Independence day!Being in this country is like fishing, even a bad day of fishing is better t
2007 Hunter Rendezvous Ken Palmer at 11:22pm 07.03.07 Lake Ontario Hunter Sailing Assoc. 0/2657 Don't forget the 2007 Hunter Rendezvous held at the Credit Village Marina July 26-29. Contact Kathy
H23.5 Rudder Scott at 10:59pm 07.03.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1200 I am experiencing a lot of weather helm on my '93 H23.5, even in what I consider relatively light ai
Engine compartment ventilation Handsolo at 12:07am 07.04.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/948 I recently purchased an ODay 35 with a Universal 25 Diesel Engine. Motor runs well; however, I am co
Looking for a 380 and/or 400 owner in Detroit area Tim at 12:46am 07.04.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1031 My wife and I are current owners of a Beneteau 321. We are looking to move up and the C380 and C400
one night stay rich18884 at 2:34am 07.04.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1218 hello I am moondoggy I sail out of oceanside cal. and I wont to know if there is any overnight moori
Outboard Mounting Ralph at 2:26am 07.04.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1442 DOES ANYONE HAVE INFORMATION OR DRAWINGS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ATTACH AN OUTBOARD MOUNT? THANKS VERY
My Ford Ranger squeaks after towing. tegwilym at 4:56am 07.04.07 Ask All Sailors 3/2911 Kind of a silly question, but that's what these forums are for aren't they?I've had my Catalina 22
WINDLASS David at 4:55am 07.04.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/997 Would someone please tell me what kind of windlass is most suitable for the mount in the anchor lock

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Purchased a Soverel 33 Project Boat JRacer at 4:22pm 09.29.21 I looked at one of those before I bought the Beneteau. Wife saw the porta-potty in the "V" of the V-
Any advice regarding bottom paint sail sfbay at 4:22pm 09.29.21 Check with your diver on what he/she recommends.
Leaking Boat Stanchions Calif. Ted at 4:08pm 09.29.21 I regret to report that after I replaced the furling line clutch on an '06 Bene the owner was unsur
Leaking Boat Stanchions (1) sunlover at 3:55pm 09.29.21 I got out my endoscope to look behind a wall (bulkhead?). There's about a 1/2 inch crack to allow
Purchased a Soverel 33 Project Boat jon hansen at 3:53pm 09.29.21 thanks for the update
Stern tube winterization. dmax at 3:45pm 09.29.21 If it looks like all the water will drain out if the seacock is open then you are all set, otherwise
Fuel Filter Replacement sail sfbay at 3:38pm 09.29.21 ........is there any reason to replace the filters after X amount of time or hours....... No, based
Fuel Filter Replacement (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:31pm 09.29.21 I got two nickels and a ball of lint in my right rear pocket that says the gauge is at fault. I kn
Rudder cables - need some help Tom J at 3:11pm 09.29.21 this is one of those repairs where I am going to take a bunch of before pictures to ensure that my
Mods to our 35s5 (2) Hollyberry at 2:56pm 09.29.21 Another "what were they thinking" moment..... The (very nice) plotter housing was mounted as shown:
Elvabro Deck Passage Cableport - Thread size flightlead404 at 2:35pm 09.29.21 To close this out M5-0.8
Fuel Filter Replacement SEMPERAVANTI41 at 2:27pm 09.29.21 I'll bet that unless your fuel supply gets contaminated with algae, it will be good for 10+ years. I
water heater check (one way) valve phase3 at 2:26pm 09.29.21 One other quick thought. The thermostat, if there is one, is likely part of the AC heating element.
Quest Water Pipe Size (2) Claude L.-Auger at 2:09pm 09.29.21 FYI here is how I did install the bypass on my water heater with the same Qest fitting as yours. In
Fuel Filter Replacement Claude L.-Auger at 1:53pm 09.29.21 I'm also of the opinion that if your fuel is clean there is no need to replace the filter annually.
water heater check (one way) valve dlochner at 1:42pm 09.29.21 Thanks Dave, that seems like a logical solution. I will certainly give it a try. One other quick
Hunter 22 (1981) kickup rudder question SeaTR at 1:41pm 09.29.21 @newsailor130 , See my comments on this topic in your other "Smaller Boats" forum similar posting /
Exhaust Steam blackjacksparrow at 1:41pm 09.29.21 Westerbeke 58
water heater check (one way) valve phase3 at 1:38pm 09.29.21 Wrong type of check valve. Use a brass or bronze check valve with pipe nipples and attach directly
water heater check (one way) valve Head Sail at 1:37pm 09.29.21 What do you mean by "exploding". Do you have a picture of the exploded check valve?

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