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TCS Finally Paid Up! (1) Tim at 5:51am 01.04.07 Ask All Sailors 67/3676 Happy New Year Everyone!It's an especially happy new year for me as I can now report that the Suff
Help with window leaks (1) JeffC21331 at 7:49am 01.04.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/861 My 2005 hunter 25 has developed a few leaks. It is definately rainwater. I have dried out about a
Freeze Damaged Stanchions Ben L at 7:58am 01.04.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1088 I have read several helpful posts about freeze damage to stanchions trapping lower lifelines -which
ice box conversion kit Chuck Creel at 8:08am 01.04.07 Mid-Size Boats 7/7063 I am trying to get Jacob's Dream ready for some short coastal cruising next spring.The norcold onv
Stuffing Box, Stern Tube bearing? Manny at 8:49am 01.04.07 Ask All Sailors 2/969 Hi again!I was down working on the old girl today and was about to install a new shaft log hose (o
Tank Smell - contrary to conventional wisdom -LONG Scott21120 at 9:11am 01.04.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1563 Is there a way to identify the manufacturer of a plastic tank, or more specifically what the tank is
Batteries Russ at 10:02am 01.04.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/934 I have a 89 Cat with three batteries. There are also two red switches by the batteries. One is by
Here is a question to help get this forum going SceptreSailor at 10:08am 01.04.07 Catalina 310 2/1275 Here is a question to help get and keep this forum going. What is your favorite "Hidden" feature in
Folding Dock Cart Rick D at 10:54am 01.04.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1546 If you are like me and have a long walk to your boat and find dock carts not often available, here i
What Coolant for Perkins 4.108? Idratherbesailing at 11:40am 01.04.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1545 What sort of coolant (antifreeze) is appropriate for the freshwater side of a 1979 Perkins 4.108?
What Coolant for Perkins 4.108? Idratherbesailing at 11:45am 01.04.07 Other Sailboats 4/8407 What coolant is appropriate for the freshwater side of a 4.108 Perkins? I am assuming a 50/50 mix o
Mousing Wire David at 2:32pm 01.04.07 Big Boats 7/2459 Has anyone had any galvanic corrosion issues using stainless steel wire to tie in a gal shackle pin?
angle of vanishing stability tj23062 at 4:07pm 01.04.07 The Cherubini Hunters 13/5724 1) The angle of vanishing stability for a Hunter 37C is 133.71 (2'draft) or 160.53(3' draft). For
Chartplotter / Radar purchase Jim at 9:35pm 01.04.07 Big Boats 5/996 I have made the plunge and purchased a new Hunter 41 an upgrade from my 340. Now I need to outfit th
Prop Spin Under Sail Bill Glass at 10:07pm 01.04.07 Big Boats 18/3134 Opinion is that by placing the gear in reverse (stopping the prop spin) while sailing will save on t
BatteriesPlus Experience . . . Anyone? Clark at 11:17pm 01.04.07 Ask All Sailors 3/957 I'm planning an upgrade to my electrical system which includes a new Xantrex 10Tb and would very muc
RC8D Transmission cones not available Erik7365 at 12:04am 01.05.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/6767 I think the previous thread has gone to archive. After discussions between Waterway Marine with the
Keel Joint. Expoxy or Caulking Seekswind at 12:16am 01.05.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1104 Speaking with the local Marine Store about the keel/ hull joint. It was mentioned instead of epoxy
Botom Paint Don Beavin at 1:17am 01.05.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1005 I am interested in giving my boat a coat of VC17 or something similair. It has never been bottom pai
seeking f285 owners mike at 1:43am 01.05.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/839 hi all, i recently moved up from a F235 to an F285, and would really enjoy chatting with other 285

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Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 SycloneDriver at 6:12pm 02.06.21 A manual switch operation is all you need to clear the incidental water that collects in the bilge.
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 SycloneDriver at 6:00pm 02.06.21 One of the most reliable bilge pump switches is made by Ultra Safety Systems. They can also be conn
Bow damage repair SailingLoto at 5:03pm 02.06.21 if you are in Missouri, I can help you out.
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question jon hansen at 4:48pm 02.06.21 1114256476586029056
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question jon hansen at 4:43pm 02.06.21 "well cool off pilgrim" :poke: sajBySPeYH0 i suggest you call the raspberry Pi4 company up and as
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 Ted at 4:41pm 02.06.21 One of the most reliable bilge pump switches is made by Ultra Safety Systems. They can also be conne
Can the centerboard/keel of a Hunter 260 be removed while on the water? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:35pm 02.06.21 Sorry centerboard bracket has to come out
Pedestal table night light Beneteau 343 2007 BigEasy at 4:17pm 02.06.21 I have my Beneteau 343.. and the Pedestal table night light doesn't work. Any suggestions where to
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 kappykaplan at 4:14pm 02.06.21 have used a Water Witch switch in another boat :plus:
Stern tube hose alvy at 3:55pm 02.06.21 Thank you for all your reply's. I just ordered a new Buck Algonquin stern tube hose 1/2 " longer th
Cargo Ship snaps in half rgranger at 3:53pm 02.06.21 Weird! It is so rare that reporters get it wrong.:biggrin:
Hunter 30. Swimming platform locker Moodymike at 3:35pm 02.06.21 Yes it is also possible for water to enter via the swim ladder brackets mounting bolts. Possible yo
Bow damage repair Capt Robbie at 3:29pm 02.06.21 after having many chips ,scratches and road rash on my boat caused by hurricane Sandy. I was told th
Cargo Ship snaps in half garymalmgren at 3:20pm 02.06.21 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/video-coastal-freighter-breaks-up-at-anchor
Cargo Ship snaps in half rgranger at 3:14pm 02.06.21 just to add a little more information, the vessel that broke in half was at anchor. Are you sure?
Cargo Ship snaps in half garymalmgren at 3:11pm 02.06.21 just to add a little more information, the vessel that broke in half was at anchor.
Sail Rigging Questions - I have never sailed - 24ft Laguna Windrose Orbweaver at 3:08pm 02.06.21 ...Is it just bad engineering or am I missing something? ... how to attach the boom to the back st
Stern tube hose dlochner at 3:04pm 02.06.21 How old is your boat? If the wear is slight, why worry about it? As the shaft wears, it weakens.
Goiot Manual Windlass rgranger at 2:57pm 02.06.21 I looked there - the only French I know is my boats name "ALLONS-Y" means "lets go" You need t
Stern tube hose rgranger at 2:52pm 02.06.21 .... I noticed a slight wear on the shaft . How old is your boat? If the wear is slight, why worry

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