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Truecharge 40 question dwain6805 at 12:46am 07.26.06 Big Boats 2/922 I purchased a TrueCharge 40 to replace the original Guest unit before it packs it in and takes the b
Throttle Cable busted! Rick at 12:54am 07.26.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1103 Was looking for some short cuts in research from the wealth of info out here! The other day, I crank
DC Electrical problems DreamBoat at 1:44am 07.26.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1196 I have been having numerous problems with my electrical system, so I am interested in rewiring the D
Jib and rudder for Javelin (14') RA Schroeder at 1:29am 07.26.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1251 Does anyone know where I could locate a new rudder and jib sail for a 14' Javelin sailboat? I have
Panel buzzing Jack W at 2:03am 07.26.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/892 I have a 2005 H36. My master electrical panel (in the cabin) buzzes everytime I turn the panel backl
Compression Post TxSkipper007 at 1:51am 07.26.06 Other Sailboats 5/1045 The mast step is lowering and I would like to replace the compresion post and strengthen the boat.
forward head sucks air on pumpout Art6035 at 2:32am 07.26.06 Big Boats 4/821 Unable to pump-out forward head, sucks out only air. I haven't looked at the hose and accessibility
U.K. Visitor Isnibs at 2:50am 07.26.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/944 Message to Steve the visitor from U.K. in August.The e-mail system for the S.B.S.C. was down in Ju
Stern raised...boat out of balance...ideas? (1) flyhop at 3:02am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 24/2565 We have an Oday 28 slipped at Lake Guntersville, AL, a smallish freshwater lake. The previous owner
Maintenance question Brian D at 3:04am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 2/904 In a few more months, it will be time for me to haul the boat and put on a new coat of bottom paint.
deck/hull whitening Dayan at 3:19am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 9/3912 I've bought a Hunter 22 1984 and the deck/hull looks really dirty (old looking). I've tried to use b
Mast Post compression gwynedd192 at 3:43am 07.26.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/870 I have a 27 foot 1980 Hunter that shows signs of mast compression into the cabin roof. I need to mak
Essential Tips For A Great Buff / Wax (17) Maine Sail at 3:57am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 8/4262 It seems it's that time of year again so I'll pre-post before the questions begin flying: Buff Pol
Mooring whips - good experience tweitz at 1:07am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1451 Since we always hear about problems with vendors and products, I thought I would share a good experi
To buy or not to buy-343 Information jane5097 at 6:20am 07.26.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1088 I'm looking at buying a 343 but I can't find much info about them. I'd appreciate any comments, opi
Looking at a Ranger 33 gulfsailorp323 at 4:51am 07.26.06 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 3/2213 I am taking a look at a 1976 Ranger 33 next weekend. The boat has a good sail inventory, and appear
Leaky Fixed Port Glenn G at 8:34am 07.26.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1006 I have an '89 Beneteau OC350 that needs to have the center panel of the black plexiglass/Lexan/??? r
painting suggestions wanted beeryboats at 8:27am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1038 I'm a week or two away from painting an old Hobie 16 I bought off ebay. I've used poly paints on air
AMF Alcort Puffer sailboat value question Paula at 8:35am 07.26.06 AMF 5/21382 I am a new owner of a used AMF Alcort Puffer sailboat. It is used, but I do not know its age. Eve
swim ladder gene at 6:50am 07.26.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/793 I just received my swim (reboarding after you fall in) ladder. The ladder has 4 Rungs. How far below

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Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 drm1 at 6:28pm 04.28.21 I've got the same mount - but mounted next to the T and it works fine - I've used it with engines f
Compass vs GPS FastOlson at 6:25pm 04.28.21 Better to just have your compass swung and corrected. The compass guy/gal will compose a new and acc
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio chuckwayne at 6:23pm 04.28.21 Had a 35lb Delta but dragged and plowed a few times, now have a Rocna 44lb, big improvement as it g
Anchor light not working Ron20324 at 6:16pm 04.28.21 One bulb has dimples on the end, the other has points.
Head replacement chuckwayne at 6:14pm 04.28.21 Thanks JRT, exactly what I was looking for. go for it! had one for about 10 years, far superior to
Main 110 breaker like never seen on this planet??? Ron20324 at 6:11pm 04.28.21 I believe Catalinas used to use those?
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 chuckwayne at 6:10pm 04.28.21 I've got the same mount - but mounted next to the T and it works fine - I've used it with engines fr
Refrigeration help rukidn at 5:55pm 04.28.21 I replaced the compressor and evaporator last year. Bought open box unit from Defender. Here is the
Compass vs GPS shemandr at 5:52pm 04.28.21 Granite ledges? Gulp!
Alternator adjustment bracket Stu Jackson at 5:51pm 04.28.21 Excellent, nice work, thanks for the update.
Alternator adjustment bracket (2) rukidn at 5:37pm 04.28.21 Sorry for the delay in posting the completed Alternator upgrade. Photos attached show the modified B
Compass vs GPS Tom J at 5:37pm 04.28.21 If I calibrate the autopilot compass, it will be close to the GPS. If I don't shut off the electron
Delightful decisions in New England coast Don S/V ILLusion at 5:29pm 04.28.21 Cuttyhunk, Nantucket and MV are distinctively different, all worth visiting with options for anchori
Boarding Ladder Failure brazenarticle at 5:25pm 04.28.21 The ladders on the Catalina 28s were sealed units with caps on the legs just like your photo. Over t
Matchin color of cabin top nonskid for gelcoat tepair rukidn at 5:21pm 04.28.21 Great idea on the paint match. I second that Andy at Boatworks has great tutorials. I believe early
Delightful decisions in New England coast shemandr at 5:10pm 04.28.21 There are so many options. Start from Coecles Harbor in Shelter Island. 8'controlling depth. I've
Head replacement (1) sailme88 at 5:04pm 04.28.21 193505
Head replacement Tally Ho at 4:44pm 04.28.21 Hi everyone, I recently purchased a 2004 310 with a Wilcox Crittenden head and Jabsco electric conv
1976 Santana 21ft mhancock3123 at 4:44pm 04.28.21 I have spent 2 hours sanding my new paint job super smooooooth. I am impressed how hard that paint g
O'Day 272 has a Vetus Water Loc for 2" hose but a 1 7/8" hose and 1 7/8" exhaust thru-hull? Is this right? Tally Ho at 4:35pm 04.28.21 I was replacing old hoses on my 1984 O'Day 272 and noticed that the exhaust water hose is 1 7/8". I

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