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Disconnects Paul at 11:29am 08.21.06 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/993 Is it just me or are others experiencing an unusually high -- and frustrating -- number of disconnec
Toe rail Henry Werner at 11:35am 08.21.06 Day Sailers 1/1022 My aluminum rail has corrosion around almost every steel screw. I've tried metal polish and wash the
Rigging headsails on Oday 26 Mike8088 at 11:56am 08.21.06 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1057 I'm a new owner of a 1984 Oday 26. I have a couple of questions concerning the rigging of the heads
Ammeter failure Rex Noel at 12:08pm 08.21.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1624 The DC ammeter in my electrical panel was acting strange for a while now, registering unusually high
Need help w/ measurement on 1992 Legend 35.5 Alex 2740 at 12:25pm 08.21.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1017 Hello everyone, hope that all are well. We left Long Beach in November for Mexico and have been ha
Hunter 33-36 nick maggio at 10:38pm 08.19.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/846 I was wondering if anyone has owned a new hunter 33 and for what ever reason moved up to a new 36,ho
1973 Catalina 22 Keel Cable Replacment (1) Peter at 12:10am 08.20.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/2358 I just purchased a Catalina 22 my wife and I took it Sailing yesterday for the first time it was Gr
A Friendly Reminder..... (1) Dick Dixon at 11:37pm 08.19.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1147 What began yesterday as a nice day sail was interrupted briefly by a flooded V-berth. Having left t
Dytek Battery charger operation Paul Harmina at 1:30am 08.20.06 Ask All Sailors 4/2719 Can anyone tell me if the battry selector switch needs to be on when charging the batteries using th
outboard bracket 0day 23 1983 mikek at 2:09am 08.20.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/975 since I'm unable to find a 2 stroke motor....I may need to go with a heavier 8 hp 4 stroke......anyo
Priest Lake, Idaho (1) John S at 4:03am 08.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/3244 I just returned from a 7 day trip to the Canadian border (or nearly so). In the panhandle of Idaho,
companionway step Michael Busey at 4:03am 08.20.06 Catalina 30 1/1310 My bottom step of the companionway of my 97 Catalina Mk III has cracked. Does anyone know where I ca
H23 Rudder rant! Swampyankee at 4:58am 08.20.06 Smaller Boats 0/844 My '87 H23 came to me with a homemade tiller, which was about 5' long and loose as a goose. I bought
Considering a 1985 Hunter 33' (77-83) - any info? Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 6:10am 08.20.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1025 I'm considering a 1985 Hunter 33 (77-83) ==> Any suggestions, opinions, and especially experience yo
B310 vs B321 Sylvio22410 at 5:52am 08.20.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1280 I am looking for some feed back reguarding perfomance and cruising comfort between the 310 and the 3
Mast wiring - which wire is ground? larry1752 at 5:52am 08.20.06 Smaller Boats 9/2693 Hello, I am trying to fix my mast light w/o bringing the mast down on a 23.5. I have a short in the
Stepping mast on H22 Pete at 5:35am 08.20.06 Smaller Boats 2/899 Every time I lower the mast on my H22 it twists the lower mast flange and leans to the starboard sid
Red light on at Nav station suds22334 at 5:31am 08.20.06 Catalina 30 3/1374 A red light came on at the nav station today for the first time . It is indicating the there is reve
replacement ports Ray Ring at 7:12am 08.20.06 Mid-Size Boats 6/960 Looking for replacement ports for Hunter 30 1981? Help would begreatly appreciated!
need a rub rail jeremy21495 at 8:32am 08.20.06 Other Sailboats 0/765 I have a cape dory 10' and I need to replace the rub rail. Does anyone know where I can get one? Tha

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End Caps Shaefer T Track Hunter 386. Nuts?? kingle at 4:52am 05.04.21 Joe - thanks - that's my thought as well. Why would they through bolt a part that requires periodic
Tackle for secondary anchor dlochner at 4:52am 05.04.21 Fortress recommends 6 feet of chain for every 25 feet of water. Excess chain weight will interfere w
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel dlochner at 4:44am 05.04.21 Get rid of the swivel, it is a weak spot in your ground tackle. While the swivel looks beefy if side
Garmin plotter with Furuno radar, Raymarine sensors ifmdalvey at 4:40am 05.04.21 Because you are using 4 different manufacturers you are going to get 4 different reasons / excuses f
Insurance for Macgregor 65 dlochner at 4:31am 05.04.21 Go to a dedicated marine insurance company and ask for a quote. Marine insurance is a different kett
Window Caulking dlochner at 4:24am 05.04.21 They are fixed Framed or Frameless?
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 3:42am 05.04.21
New Owner / Hull 355 / Top Top Mast Slug ? / Keel Hole / Cockpit cubby PaulOtt at 3:16am 05.04.21 OK. I will give out a try when I raise the mast. Thanks.
Polaris Compass / no fluid PaulOtt at 3:15am 05.04.21 Thanks. I will take a look at the Richie web site. I think I have already looked and the thru hole
Can anyone recognize this boat? Apex at 3:14am 05.04.21 Don't recognize the boat, but the centerboard is there.
26D Rudder kendyoozed at 11:38pm 05.03.21
Sailing a B331 to Bermuda?? DaveFromOregon1 at 11:25pm 05.03.21 Dave, Our trip was predicated on harbor hopping on days with little to no wind. Then you know t
Vented Loop for raw water exhaust. JamesG161 at 10:36pm 05.03.21 The high point vent, with siphon break, should be installed on the discharge of the sea water pump,
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel Hayden Watson at 10:11pm 05.03.21 To your original question, I have been very happy with my Mantus swivel.
Vented Loop for raw water exhaust. (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:51pm 05.03.21 It is the raw water discharge hose that is vented. Certainly there are some extreme conditions w
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel jssailem at 9:47pm 05.03.21 @skunther I would not be too concerned. Perhaps the chain has been put away wet. The rust is not abn
Using a trolling motor on small boat MikeyJ at 9:45pm 05.03.21 I've used a really small trolling motor on a boat that weighed 500 lb alone. I can motor around f
What happened here... RussC at 9:36pm 05.03.21 Venture 25 (count the port lights). has swing keel and came with lots of foam floatation under the l
Tackle for secondary anchor jssailem at 9:30pm 05.03.21
End Caps Shaefer T Track Hunter 386. Nuts?? Joe at 9:21pm 05.03.21 I doubt the end caps are through bolted.... since there is no uplifting load on the fittings (the tr

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