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Cap'n Remo ??? BungalowBill at 2:07am 11.20.06 Smaller Boats 1/877 I am curious if anyone has used the 'Capn Remo' product. It is a wireless tiller controller that al
Macgregor Wanted Mike at 2:52am 11.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/951 looking to buy a Macgregor 36
Interior Fan Power Consumption Recommendations? Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 1:13am 11.20.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1325 We are adding interior 12v DC fans (not the solar/mushroom thru-coach-deck type) to our '81 Hunter C
Replacing OD22 Cabin Sole JoshGray at 1:09am 11.20.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/964 In the next two weeks I will be replacing the cabin sole on my OD22 'Cassidy'. These forums have bee
Pump-out line... Doug Washburn at 5:15am 11.20.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1339 I recently installed all new Odorsafe sanitation hoses on my Hunter 31. The previous hoses were all
Impeller query Edward 14244 at 9:32am 11.20.06 Catalina 30 3/1208 When would it be prudent to replace the impeller? I read somewhere that they last around 1500 hrs, s
Boom Vang angles clif at 9:39am 11.20.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/3286 I have a Hunter 25.5What is the best angles on how to install a boom vang?If you went down the m
basin faucet David Strong at 9:42am 11.20.06 Big Boats 3/865 I have been unable to find a replacement for the tap and shower diverter in the hand basin on STERND
Feedback on the Hunter 33 Jack at 8:08am 11.20.06 Mid-Size Boats 10/7872 We have zeroed in on buying a Hunter 33 2005. This is a new model and was wondering how owners like
GPS connect on DSC VHF Radio Randall B361 at 7:52am 11.20.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1777 Just purchased a Standard Horizon radio with DSC, and there wasn't much info on how to hook up a GPS
Capsize screen 2.37 Glenn17427 at 7:01am 11.20.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2340 I've read this term a few times while looking at different boats, could some one please explain to m
Sailing to New York City Jack4865 at 6:33am 11.20.06 Ask All Sailors 14/3334 Hello,I'm considering sailing from my home sailing area (Chesapeake Bay) to New York city for the
H 40.5 Starting Battery Frank at 11:37am 11.20.06 Big Boats 10/848 My new to me 1993 H 40.5 has only one starter battery for the engine. If it goes dead, I have no wa
H26 VHF Installation Paul Meyers at 12:07pm 11.20.06 Smaller Boats 12/1381 I would like to install a fixed mount vhf on my H26, and I am having a hard time figuring out where
Genoa Tracks (1) Deucer at 12:38pm 11.20.06 Smaller Boats 11/1392 We just bought a 1998 260. Having never sailed one before, we're overall pleased as we gingerly lea
Exhaust hose Margaritaville at 10:50am 11.20.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/881 I notice the other day that my exhaust hose appears to be collapsed or flattened. I wonder how the
Parts List for P30 showing make, model, sizes, Barkentine at 10:26am 11.20.06 Other Sailboats 4/1118 Looking for a parts lists that might have come with an original sale, that someone has posted on the
Sailing simulators... Brian D at 11:10am 11.20.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1254 They have Driving simulators. They have Flight simulators. They have Combat simulators. Has anyone s
Adding Radar Bruce Leblanc at 9:15pm 11.17.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/992 My wife and I do a fair amount of sailing out in Buzzards Bay, Long Island Sound, or out to the Vine
batteries/alternator Tom at 10:25pm 11.17.06 Catalina 30 8/1721 i am a new sailor. the batteries on my 1982 seem to take too much water. they seem to be cooking.

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Self tapping screws / bolts jssailem at 7:05am 05.23.21 Greg, it is never this easy to find and share advice from folks you read. But today that is differen
Looking for a source for this part: Orbweaver at 6:56am 05.23.21 I believe you're looking for a 'chicago screw', and you'll find stainless ones at your local farm st
Looking for a source for this part: dlochner at 6:56am 05.23.21 McMaster- Carr https://www.mcmaster.com/screws/binding-barrels-and-screws/barrel-diameter~6mm
Catalina 275 Rudder float or sink? Codybear at 6:55am 05.23.21 I would have to assume if the rudder floated, the rudder would not want to drop out, unless you have
Riveting question jssailem at 6:05am 05.23.21 Great write up @Tedd. If the border ever opens and you need to get out and stretch your legs the Up
My daysailer has a screw loose and I don't want to lose the centerboard shemandr at 5:58am 05.23.21 If you're going to try to remove the three screws you probably should remove as much of the paint on
Self tapping screws / bolts jssailem at 5:56am 05.23.21 Greg. I have no idea what that picture is or how it is used on the boat. Will Gilmore properly sugg
Catalina 275 Rudder float or sink? SteveLKN at 5:47am 05.23.21 So sorry for your problem! The fact that the rudder is gone indicates that it sank. Depending on cu
Insurance Kings Gambit at 5:37am 05.23.21 For yachts more than 20 years old you likely will need a survey. BOAT US upped my rate last year and
My daysailer has a screw loose and I don't want to lose the centerboard rgranger at 5:36am 05.23.21
Self tapping screws / bolts Will Gilmore at 5:32am 05.23.21 Yes it is that simple. However, aluminum, as you point out, is soft and flexible. If you were going
Self tapping screws / bolts (1) NYSail at 5:28am 05.23.21 Never tapped before so was looking for simplest route. The part will be expoxied also...... load is
Self tapping screws / bolts Thaniel at 5:26am 05.23.21 A self tapping screw generally has the end of the screw formed like a drill so it drills the hole it
H26 waterline / water flowing into gas locker on tack Thaniel at 5:18am 05.23.21
Self tapping screws / bolts Orbweaver at 5:13am 05.23.21 it depends on what you're attaching and the expected working load. I'm not a fan of self tapping for
H23.5 trailer Crazy Dave Condon at 4:06am 05.23.21 On a steep ramp be cautious about the guide on poles do not get under the rub rail. Rick , thanks
WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER Hayden Watson at 3:50am 05.23.21 So, what's the best time to remove masking tape after smooth out? imediatly after smoothing out t
H26 waterline / water flowing into gas locker on tack JimSails at 3:21am 05.23.21 JimSails, why is there a huge difference between the level of the water between the two pictures.
Riveting question Tedd at 10:16pm 05.22.21
Insurance rgranger at 9:12pm 05.22.21 I use State Farm and pay about $300-ish. I have a $1M liability, environmental and an agreed value

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