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Coleman Power Chill Cooler pcjrusso at 9:41am 05.24.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1122 Has anyone ever used a Coleman Power Chill Cooler It is 12V or 120V.I was thinking of getting one
Legend 35.5 Window Installations Michael Mc at 6:01am 05.24.07 Hunter Sailing Assoc. No. 1 0/1519 Legend 35.5 Owners,I am interested in buying a 1990 to 1995 Hunter Legend 35.5. I have noticed t
Bottom paint buzzzsaw at 10:47am 05.24.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/952 Since we trailer our boats most of the time, is there any good reason to use bottom paint ? Growth d
refinishing a translucent hatch Kit at 12:04pm 05.24.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1030 My 1974 O27 has a translucent forward hatch which looks like it's thirsty for some kind of finish. T
Mounting a compass (1) Joe11688 at 12:50pm 05.24.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/751 Someone was asking about where to mount a compass, and had some concerns about placing it on the bul
woodies ellis at 1:06pm 05.24.07 Ask All Sailors 31/2202 Now that the topic has been brought up, how do the members of this forum feel about wooden boats. My
seeking the shortest head Stevep at 1:44pm 05.24.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1268 Hi -- I would appreciate any leads to help me identify the manual head with the shortest vertical di
carpeting template Sheryl at 3:20pm 05.24.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1263 I would like to put carpeting in out '83 Catalina 25. Can anyone supply me with a template? The boat
Mac 26S Electrical Wiring Mac Mire at 3:13pm 05.24.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1016 I want to re-wire my 26S. The manufactures wiring looks like something on an old lamp from a flea m
What's Your PFD policy? Hugh4753 at 9:30pm 05.22.07 Ask All Sailors 90/4632 If memory serves in the last week there've been at least 3 posts about people going overboard and be
H41 Graysailor at 10:05pm 05.22.07 Big Boats 7/1178 Getting mixed answers. Fuel tank on H41 is 36 gallons. On one Hunter page they list a 50 gallon opti
stern chocks?? NYSail at 11:05pm 05.22.07 Other Sailboats 2/1977 On my boat, there are not chocks on the stern for dock lines. Has anybody installed these? Is ther
Legend 37 Half Hull Jim at 11:26pm 05.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/829 I have found a woodworker in the Bahamas who will make a half hull model of my Hunter 37 Legend. How
Mainsail sheets Joe at 11:31pm 05.22.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1190 I recently purchased a Mac 22. The current mainsail sheets are a bit strange. There are two sheets t
Pondering the swing keel lockdown dilemma... Nevada City Bob at 11:33pm 05.22.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1042 I know some folks use a nylon, plastic or even wood (subject to swelling) dowel to lock-down their r
C-30 Engineering Drawings sailingdude at 2:41am 05.23.07 Catalina 30 2/1604 Does anyone know if there are engineering drawings of the C-30 available on-line? I am trying to rem
traveler stops sailbag at 2:05am 05.23.07 Catalina 22 2/1175 I have a problem with my traveler stops. (If thats what their called?) On the top of my transome is
out of mothballs The Nonnie at 3:31am 05.23.07 AMF 1/3224 I have just purchased a apollo 16' and i have no reference or owners manual to see how the mast with
Hull Wax Removal Magothy Boy at 3:44am 05.23.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1564 I am going to be waxing my hull during haul out in August and I am interested in any one's experienc
PERKINS DIESEL OVERHEATS BOB at 4:03am 05.23.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/3672 I have a 95 Beneteau 351 with the Perkins Diesel (Ibelieve the model # is M30). It overheats a crui

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Compost toilet (custom) on 37c, Has anyone done it? sail sfbay at 3:19pm 06.29.21 Composting toilets sounds interesting. I seriously contemplated these for a house I built 40 years a
Low East Of Corpus Christi? jssailem at 2:43pm 06.29.21 It is important to distinguish between area weather patterns and weather events. The thunderstorms y
Changing aft heads toilet from manual to electric Legend 41AC sailme88 at 2:43pm 06.29.21 I replaced my hand pump with an electric macerating head. One thing that I need to overcome was beca
Fuel Filter /seperator on H34 splax at 2:29pm 06.29.21 that filter with the bolt on top may not be screw-on, mine isn't. the bolt holds the canister compre
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM? Sailfanatic at 2:23pm 06.29.21 My practice has been, if the engine is not ready to start, remove the key from the ignition and plac
Low East Of Corpus Christi? shemandr at 2:18pm 06.29.21 Thank you for a detailed answer that obviously took time to compose. I am digesting it. I have oth
Paceship PY26 Anchor jssailem at 1:29pm 06.29.21 @Nemo Nusquam Looking at your bow, you will have an issue locating the bow roller due to the nav li
Looking for an H260 in the PNW Doug J at 1:29pm 06.29.21 I sold nearly a quarter of the production for both lines. If 1995, it is a 26. Hull number please
1996 Hunter 280 - Starter Motor Issues shemandr at 12:27pm 06.29.21 Put enough heavier gage wire on board to run from the starter switch to the solenoid in case you hav
Changing aft heads toilet from manual to electric Legend 41AC Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:21pm 06.29.21 The Raritan Marine Elegance is the top rated macerating electric toilet....an all-china "throne" de
Heads up if you have BoatUS/Geico insurance regarding ice/freeze policy endorsement shemandr at 12:20pm 06.29.21 INSCO's want invoices for winterization (And now maybe removing canvas and sails) to prove that it w
Need Help Tampa Bay area with Perkins Prima 50 engine sail sfbay at 12:20pm 06.29.21 Might try Perfection Marine (they are mobile and service Clearwater): ~Marine Mobile Boat Engine Rep
1987 Cat 22 Running Rigging shemandr at 12:09pm 06.29.21 This may be late advice but I don't like to tape halyards or other running rigging together to repla
Which boson chair do you use? Rich Stidger at 12:01pm 06.29.21 The Harken chair is my choice. I have used others but the Harken is comfortable and feels safe with
Beneteau 323 Bimini? LynnM at 11:38am 06.29.21 Thanks for the responses...I contacted one of the reputable shops here in town (St Clair Shores) and
1996 Hunter 280 - Starter Motor Issues WrangelliaGeo at 11:19am 06.29.21 A big thank you to all the great advice from everybody! @Don S/V ILLusion, @Tally Ho @SirMichael @nv
Engine Stalling 3GM30F nveater at 11:02am 06.29.21 Except for the manual lift pump there is no electric fuel pump on the engine- will check the fuel ve
Adding Mast Base Blocks Scott T-Bird at 10:58am 06.29.21 The parts you circled in the diagram clearly calls them L brackets and gives the part #. Try callin
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working Davidasailor26 at 10:56am 06.29.21 Thank you. I will try that. I think the issue though must be before the strainer since I'm not s
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working kodiak1120 at 10:44am 06.29.21 Every single domestic water pump MANUAL has a TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. Do you have the manual for yo

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