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Hunter 34 - Relocating House Bank Batteries Charlie98117 at 10:25am 09.23.20 Ask All Sailors 10/1142 I'd like to expand and relocate my house bank batteries. Currently I have 2 batteries, and the stan
Free Catalina 22 mark 1 overbored at 8:09am 09.23.20 Trailer Sailors 8/2571 Hi all cat 22 owners, This is my first post. I have the opportunity to acquire a Catalina 22, hull n
Windlass Seized Clutch (3) HandsOnTech at 7:17am 09.23.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 22/2534 The windlass motor is running, and it will pull rode just fine. The problem is that the clutch mecha
C&C 44 pole topping lift astegall11 at 7:05am 09.23.20 C&C 0/433 At some point the pole topping lift got pulled all the way down on my 44 and I just though ok, later
1991 - 28: Bulkhead Delamination? dmdiehl64 at 6:20am 09.23.20 Mid-Size Boats 4/622 Hello, I'm looking into a 1991 28' TR which appears, at least over photos, to be in decent shape (h
Engine shut down, stuck in FWD rickleyard11 at 6:04am 09.23.20 Engines and Propulsion 15/1742 For starters, M25 universal diesel on my Catalina 30 is old and rusty. We were motoring along, at a
Cradle measurements Don Crowther at 5:45am 09.23.20 Mid-Size Boats 4/1343 I'm looking for the measurements for a cradle that I need to have built. It's for a 33.5. The boat i
Simple 33.5 sheets and halyards question. dbreedlove at 5:33am 09.23.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/402 New owner of a weathered 1988 33.5. Bringing her back. Most of her running rigging was pulled off.
ProNautic 1230P installation in Beneteau 331 (1) sf34dtw at 10:20pm 09.22.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2430 I am in the process of upgrading my battery charger to a ProMariner ProNautic 1230p. I am a little
Tank Monitor (1) mytime at 6:54pm 09.22.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1301 We just purchased a Marlow Hunter 2007 33'... Factory tank monitor not working... Should I start tro
P42 Wiring drawings HandsOnTech at 6:01pm 09.22.20 Big Boats 6/579 I am in the process of upgrading the wiring on my P42 to support 600 watts of solar panels. Can anyo
Beckson Portlight Sealant RBilly at 5:33pm 09.22.20 Ask All Sailors 4/623 Beckson recommend using 100% silicone as a sealant. I don't like using silicone. What sealant have o
Winter Projects (1) Michael Davis at 4:28pm 09.22.20 Sails Call Lounge 10/950
Bottom Paint and Anode Replecement BritC at 3:10pm 09.22.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/476 Newbie here, Getting acquainted with my recent purchase of a 2009 Hunter 49. Am looking at getting
Anyone familiar with Dutch Statenjachts? srimes at 2:46pm 09.22.20 Ask All Sailors 3/400 Are they good for ocean cruising? Seems like she could be a beaut. https://oregoncoast.craigslist.o
Sailboat outboard 4 hp hanger Bemer (1) Seaswood at 2:09pm 09.22.20 Engines and Propulsion 11/796 This sailboat has a Bemer outboard hangar, port side bolt is frozen. assuming once I get the bolt fr
What is a good replacement for MS-RA205? Dr. D at 2:08pm 09.22.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/3593 The Fusion radio never performed well and now several functions are flakey. What is a good replaceme
Looking to buy CNG tank oldlaxer1 at 12:51pm 09.22.20 Ask All Sailors 6/644 If anyone is converting from CNG to LPG and wants to sell their CNG tank, let me know. I'm in Baltim
How to turn unused space into storage space? tinabastien at 10:14am 09.22.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/397 I live aboard full time. This boat is well equipped with a galley, fridge/icebox, built in HVAC syst
Adding storage compartments to a 2000 Hunter 290 tinabastien at 10:07am 09.22.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/412 I live aboard full time. This boat is well equipped with a galley, fridge/icebox, built in HVAC syst

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Hatch leak repair BigEasy at 11:21am 12.18.23 Yes but that's not going to fix the leak - you can't seal it from the outside. Depends on wh
Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 Review BigEasy at 11:13am 12.18.23 Good idea! No better way to evaluate a boat to ensure that it fits your needs, than chartering the
How dispose of sailboat? dlochner at 10:41am 12.18.23 One of the problems with derelict boats, especially in Florida and the keys is the lack of affordabl
Prop rotation question Scott T-Bird at 10:40am 12.18.23 Perhaps you recall your prop walk? Right Hand Props produce a stern movement to port in reverse. I
Hatch leak repair dlochner at 10:36am 12.18.23 The forward Hatch on our O'day 222 leaks during rain events. Is there a way to remove only the cove
How dispose of sailboat? capta at 10:23am 12.18.23 If she's still afloat and could possibly be refurbished, there is a forum for free boats on facebook
Fore Stay Bow Connection dlochner at 9:56am 12.18.23 typical for our standing rigging is the 1/4" pin -- make sure you use good marine grade hardware (3
Fore Stay Bow Connection Project_Mayhem at 9:43am 12.18.23 I used PTO pins on my Starwind 19 but after seeing pins wiggle themselves all the way in/out, I'd st
Pneumatic Nail/Staple Guns Project_Mayhem at 9:36am 12.18.23 Flush versus counter sunk fasteners is a function of the particular driver, given equal pressure. M
Fore Stay Bow Connection (1) pclarksurf at 9:26am 12.18.23 typical for our standing rigging is the 1/4" pin -- make sure you use good marine grade hardware (31
Shaft Packing Gland tube/hose (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:19am 12.18.23 May be I just need to clean it. It's all that warm water that causes a build up of crud on the ho
Solar power systems dlochner at 9:17am 12.18.23 For those who don't know John Harries, he is a life long sailor who has done a lot of high latitude
S2 7.3 Documented Vessel? Roland5048 at 8:58am 12.18.23 @dlochner, You are absolutely correct. I did not check the URL close enough but their info is corre
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint cyryc at 8:29am 12.18.23 g. 1/2-inch size) a Forespar Marelon seacock on a Groco bronze thruhull (also 1/2-inch)?
Solar power systems American_Mainsail at 8:27am 12.18.23 Just think about it - how much sail area do you have to spread to get the push of a 3hp outboard en
Solar power systems dLj at 8:25am 12.18.23 John Harries on Attainable Adventure Cruising on how to make a fast boat go slow for cruising (note
Hatch leak repair dmax at 8:12am 12.18.23 Yes but that's not going to fix the leak - you can't seal it from the outside.
How dispose of sailboat? tfox2069 at 8:11am 12.18.23 Thank you very much! I will research. I see those derelict boats all the time and I wonder why the
Solar power systems dlochner at 7:52am 12.18.23 John Harries on Attainable Adventure Cruising on how to make a fast boat go slow for cruising (note
S2 7.3 Documented Vessel? dlochner at 7:48am 12.18.23 5 net tons https://unitedstatesvessel.us/boat-documentation-requirements Be aware this is not the

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