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Bilge pump Mike at 6:47am 06.18.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1048 My boat just went in the water and my bilge filled a little. I noticed that the float switch wasn't
One Off Holding Tanks Lynch at 6:44am 06.18.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1507 I find it difficult to find a plastic tank to fit my aft head, tried Ronco and no luck and they have
Macerator Pumps Lynch at 6:53am 06.18.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 14/3201 If the desire is to break down the solids in the holding tank, wouldn't it be more effective to have
Masthead Mystery (1) Saildog at 7:04am 06.18.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1166 Has anyone ever seen a masthead fixture like the one in the picture, cast with the name Slater Marin
SEA WATER FLOW RATE JULES ROBINSON at 7:55am 06.18.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1052 Hello,Can any tell me what the sea water flow rate should be for the universal 5444 engine.Thank
Hunter 35.5 Main sail trim Don at 8:35am 06.18.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1538 Alan, I read your reply on the positioning of the genoa cars and have a question for you on the main
Opening ports O'Day 25 dicknatta at 9:46am 06.18.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1407 The head area opening ports in My 1976 O'Day 25 are failing -- hinges etc. Need to replace them, bu
1987 Pacific Seacraft 34 Jeff Foote at 10:15am 06.18.07 Other Sailboats 0/1000 Does anyone know where we can find a manual showing electrical and plumbing layouts on this model?
2 blade prop or 3 blade prop Greg at 10:16am 06.18.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/1346 We have a 1980 30ft Catalina with a 2 blade prop. It doesn't have much power or speed. I've been tol
stering of teh Mac 26X John Dombrowski at 10:39am 06.18.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1250 I am a new Macgregor 26X owner. I question is simple, does anyone else have a handeling problem? I
Replacing a 1991 Hunter 30T Rudder TCOB1 at 11:25am 06.18.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1803 I have a 91 Hunter 30 and the survey says the rudder has a slight bent to port. The seller supplied
Motor Mounts Fred at 12:00pm 06.18.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/983 What features makes a retractable motor mount suitable for use with four stroke motors? Knowing that
I'm having light troubles... Livingstone at 12:59pm 06.18.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/778 Can anyone tell me how to reset the breakers on the Mac 25? I think I've blown two of them (one I do
Oday Logos Kevin at 12:54pm 06.18.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1103 The Vinyl (?)Oday logo on the hull, near the stern is showing it's age on my 1979 Oday 23. Does anyo
Mac 25 Boom Gooseneck Trev at 1:21pm 06.18.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1486 Does anyone know where I can get a new gooseneck for attaching the boom to the mast?
Gibb winches Joetech at 1:23pm 06.18.07 Catalina 22 0/1618 I have a 77 Catalina 22 with Gibb Winches. I can't find out much about them. It would seem the com
Bleeding a fuel line Mike Hollingsworth at 1:41pm 06.18.07 Bavaria 7/3343 I really need help...PLEASE. I performed a routine primary fuel filter change for the start of the s
Overcharging Golf Cart house bank batteries? CalebD at 1:53pm 06.18.07 Ask All Sailors 6/2524 I checked the archives on this subject but I am not quite sure that I got all the subtleties so I am
Is a Cat 30 a little much for a first boat?? Prospector at 2:07pm 06.18.07 Catalina 30 10/1961 My wife and I have been sailing for a year now, and are actively hunting for that elusive first boat
inverter/chargers Chuck Creel at 5:23pm 06.18.07 Ask All Sailors 14/1456 i just ordered a solar system that charges at 7.5 amps peak sun 5 hrs a day/ .i see inverters

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I left the lights on patrickfarley at 7:17pm 10.02.21 I replaced the battery today and it cost $30. I purchased the battery in 2019. It still had a wa
Hunter legend 37.5 Port and Stbd rod rigging set up inside the boat Terry Cox at 7:14pm 10.02.21 i wonder if there are any boats doing ocean passages, and what are their issues, if any No matter
Bringing dogs aboard (1) Will Gilmore at 6:55pm 10.02.21 198932 Bear was a chow/samoyed mix that traveled with us when we towed a hobie 18 all over the count
Hunter legend 37.5 Port and Stbd rod rigging set up inside the boat destiny12 at 6:36pm 10.02.21 I agree. If you remove the little trim piece around the rod/nut, you should be able to see a little
Hunter legend 37.5 Port and Stbd rod rigging set up inside the boat destiny12 at 6:35pm 10.02.21 Hi Fabian, different model boat here, but you should be able to make a small opening where the stee
O'Day 26 - Didn't sell, but now what? (1) Will Gilmore at 6:14pm 10.02.21 I want something a little more manageable. Home - Mariner Class Association
Best Fill for Drill and Tap Tally Ho at 6:08pm 10.02.21
Deck drains and Scuppers 1973 Ranger 29 shemandr at 5:41pm 10.02.21 I can faintly remember a post on Sailnet Ranger forum, that discouraged re-directing the cockpit dra
Leaking Boat Stanchions BigEasy at 5:26pm 10.02.21 I was able to get the nuts off. I removed the medicine cabinet in the head and that provided me
flush ceiling led lights Hello Below at 5:02pm 10.02.21 IMHO the halogen should be outlawed. If you touch them after they have been on for any longer than 1
Teak seats and trim. Bluenose at 4:29pm 10.02.21 Let me know if you do and I'll take you for a sail.
Leaking Boat Stanchions Bluenose at 4:27pm 10.02.21 Hi there, I had a leak when I bought my B331 3 years ago. I took that base off like you did by a soc
flush ceiling led lights Windpilot at 4:10pm 10.02.21 You can also carefully clean the switches which are the problem and you can also order great package
Deck drains and Scuppers 1973 Ranger 29 shemandr at 3:37pm 10.02.21 I had no shutoffs and I can't recall ever having back flow.
Pitch sail sfbay at 3:28pm 10.02.21 Try this link: How to Measure a Boat Propeller (goneoutdoors.com)
Pitch All U Get at 3:20pm 10.02.21 Get a tape measure, grease pencil, protractor and calculator with TAN or tangent function. Use the
Running main halyard to cockpit / 18.5 MHJ at 2:40pm 10.02.21 On my C22, I installed a standup block at the base of the mast and a cheek block to turn the line a
Best Fill for Drill and Tap KZW at 12:07pm 10.02.21 Trying to understand the dimensions... The holes are located 3.75" center to center length. and 1.7
Best Fill for Drill and Tap KZW at 12:06pm 10.02.21 I'm sure you've looked thoroughly. Just to check: Catalina Yachts AND Catalina Direct, too? Cata
Deck drains and Scuppers 1973 Ranger 29 Labelesallison at 12:06pm 10.02.21 No kidding. Can you use thru hulls instead of scuppers? I'm finding stainless steel thru hulls that

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