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Differences in 331 Model years jane5097 at 10:24pm 08.01.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/980 Does any one know what changes were made between the 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 models on the 331?
Refer Question PrincessoftheLake at 10:39pm 08.01.06 Big Boats 5/818 I am having a problem with my Adler Barbour refrigeration. We have owned our 1985 Hubter 34 for 3 y
Old Schaefer Free Flying Furler Steve Braverman at 11:19pm 08.01.06 Ask All Sailors 3/2355 I just picked up this old furler unit for not much money. I am looking for an inexpensive way to mak
Loose wiring in mast eisjeff at 10:50pm 08.01.06 Catalina 30 2/1575 It sounds like the wiring from the lights and electronics mounted on my mast is loose inside my mast
Online boat electrical system resource? jviss at 12:05am 08.02.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1153 Does anyone have a pointer to a really good online reference for boat electrics, in particular, char
Refrigerator improvements???? George Kosta at 1:10am 08.02.06 Big Boats 7/1001 Has anyone made improvements to the freezer/refrigerator? Mine keeps frosting up everyday . I have t
309 saschiff at 1:09am 08.02.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/987 Are there any 309 owners willing to share their experiences with this new model?
Hurricane Prep Warren Milberg at 1:33am 08.02.06 Ask All Sailors 0/948 BoatUS has recently updated and posted its latest hurricane preparation guide. See link. Whether y
back pressure cuases joker to turn inside out Terry Adams at 2:01am 08.02.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1554 I have a raritan head that when pumped either in the wet or the dry mode develops a pressure down st
simrad wheel pilot belt replacement Richard19068 at 2:09am 08.02.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1844 Can anyone give me a walk-through to inspecting/replacing the belt on a WP-30. I can't see how to ta
Cascade Lake, Annual Parrot Head get together (1) John S at 2:12am 08.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/914 Last weekend the local sailing group, the Southern Idadaho Sailing Association, got together to cele
fairlead settings mortyd at 2:37am 08.02.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 21/3502 there are times we sail with only the genoa; should we set the fairleads in the same way as we do wi
Accessing the fresh water pump JoeR at 3:06am 08.02.06 Bigger Boats 3/1452 Does anyone have any suggestions about getting to the fresh water pump on an Oday 28? Mine is in th
what boat should I buy Ashleen at 3:11am 08.02.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/908 I recently finished my basic cruising cert and I will be buying a boat within a year. I have two sm
Hey Brian (and Steph!) Captain Bob at 3:34am 08.02.06 Smaller Boats 13/1338 There is a gal over on L'A that is looking at a Pearson 28 in StA and is looking for advice. Maybe s
O'DAY24 and pointing ability jeff at 3:38am 08.02.06 Ask An Oday Owner 8/880 looking to purchase an O'day 240..can someone talk a little about their pointing ability?..I realize
Gasket Seal for Pop Tops, Hatches Etc (1) John S at 4:08am 08.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1568 I was looking for an effective way to close up my boat since I will be traveling to known misquito t
Hot water heater questions Sanders LaMont at 4:22am 08.02.06 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1121 After almost two years away from our boat, we were sitting on Good News the other night when the wat
props casual at 4:48am 08.02.06 C&C 0/2187 Chabged from Stevadore Atomic 4 to Universial m4 30 my martech folding prop had to be reduced by 20%
Charge light question Rick at 5:17am 08.02.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1029 "Obi Fred" and fellow sailors. I have noticed recently (night cruising) that my charge "dummy" ligh

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HX870 VS HX890 DSC Question MoshePotomac at 12:28pm 07.22.21 I have used an HX 870 for 6 years but lost it recently. Can someone please address the question of w
Funny Friday!!! Justin_NSA at 12:23pm 07.22.21 Damn! Does 1 out of 4 requirements qualify, i nailed "older".
Johnson Boat Works SM 6 Scow Scott T-Bird at 12:12pm 07.22.21 Nice looking boat! I hope your abs are in shape. I sailed a C-Scow years ago. A single race was l
Pendant for autofurl Sailfanatic at 12:05pm 07.22.21 ... Should i change halyards to 1/2"? The jib halyard is a cable and i've been advised not to use i
Understanding Victron SmartSolar Synchronized Charging dlochner at 12:02pm 07.22.21 What would happen if you throw a blanket on the port panel? The port panel shuts off. No change w
Funny Friday!!! Michael Davis at 12:01pm 07.22.21 and better looking!
JY14/Hunter140 crack under mainstay mount mrisjor at 11:57am 07.22.21
Help with identifying my boat? rgouette at 11:54am 07.22.21 New pics up.. and I found my 1st identifying mark on the boat, in the cuddy area, underside of the d
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Richard19068 at 11:38am 07.22.21 Thanks. I'm watching wind and wave reports for Point Fermin, Two Harbors, and Buoy 46222. Is ther
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner JackOlsen at 11:36am 07.22.21 Here are the numbers in my head. None of them are absolute, and I'm putting them here to get input
Funny Friday!!! (1) Bob S at 11:30am 07.22.21 196450
Genoa track for O'Day 25 or 26 mm2347 at 11:26am 07.22.21 To set the jib car track on the deck or cabin at the proper place and angle-- 1)run a string from th
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 11:25am 07.22.21 Okay so... I was conducting my weekly perusal of craigs list and found this interesting ad with this
Fuel Filters Charles Erwin at 11:22am 07.22.21 Westerbeke 36918 is an oil filter - not a fuel filter. This Westerbeke oil filter is the same as a
Help with identifying my boat? rgouette at 11:20am 07.22.21 I'm going to go out & try the old paper & pencil trick.. see if something lifts out of the paint...
Johnson Boat Works SM 6 Scow jtournoy at 11:18am 07.22.21 Ya good idea - I have questions about the rigging. I thought I knew how to sail but this thing is li
Johnson Boat Works SM 6 Scow Scott T-Bird at 11:16am 07.22.21 What are your questions? I'd bet you will get some good answers regardless of boat ownership.
handheld VHf? Captain Larry-DH at 11:16am 07.22.21 I have an iCOM IC-M1V that has to be at least 10 years old and still has the original Lithium ion
Help with identifying my boat? (1) rgranger at 11:15am 07.22.21 Often the HIN is stamped in and not a plate. If the boat has been painted a few times, it might be
Johnson Boat Works SM 6 Scow jtournoy at 11:14am 07.22.21 Thanks! I was wondering about the SM and what it stood for. I'll do some more research on the M16.

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