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Raymarine ST4000+ MK 1,2 LKYusnret at 3:17am 05.19.06 Ask All Sailors 2/963 I wanted to get spairs for the belt on the autopilot and found this bit of information that I though
Shocking Water system davidcm at 2:12am 05.19.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1335 I was reading about shocking the water system per peggys instructions and was wondering about the wa
311 Electric Windlass Scott Emans at 8:15am 05.19.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1368 I have just bought a 2001 Beneteau 311 and am thinking of adding an electric anchor windlass. Does a
Are they still in business suds22334 at 7:11am 05.19.06 Catalina 30 1/1164 I have a 1990 30 er My wind gage was made be Datamarine I could not find a web site ! Are they stil
Blower John Hosty at 10:08am 05.19.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/992 So, long weekend coming up in Canada. Next question. Why is there a blower fitted on Hunters with di
Battery charging John Hosty at 10:05am 05.19.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/843 Big debate. Does the battery discharge control switch affect which batteries are being charged? In o
Lead Ballast to correct list Ros at 3:27pm 05.19.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1127 We have a stbd list and are considering having beneteau lead ballast installed to correct this. I'm
Installing radar Ray Epp at 11:46am 05.19.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1164 I am considering installing radar on my 320 . I plan to place the antenna on a mast mount and would
Bottom Paint for a DaySailer GYL18303 at 11:37am 05.19.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1925 I am about to purchase a DaySailer that will be kept in the water at my dock. Is it ok for me to bo
Initial charging of recirculating head. Bob Alden at 9:19pm 05.17.06 The Cherubini Hunters 1/954 Fellow sailors,I have the original manual that came with the recirculating head on our 1979 h30. N
generators frank at 10:01pm 05.17.06 Big Boats 7/1136 Kipor generators,anyone have one and are they worth the money,seem really cheap?v
fire retardant in engine compartment Wayne Small at 10:31pm 05.17.06 Big Boats 3/967 I believe the foil backed fire retardant in my engine compartment must have been original equipment.
pop-top leaks Chris3720 at 11:31pm 05.17.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1056 This if for all of you out there that have a pop-top on your boat. Do you have problems with water
Rusting Keel ssentman at 10:49pm 05.17.06 Big Boats 12/1274 My boat (1989 Hunter 37'6" Legend) was pulled last week for bottom painting and we discovered rust o
Bottom Painting 212 Dick at 11:48pm 05.17.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/822 Looking for suggestions on ways to paint bottom for my Hunter 212 which is currently on a trailer.
check valve for bilge pump Pat at 11:55pm 05.17.06 Catalina 30 3/1449 New boat to me. Bilge pump cycles on and off constantly due to the fact that whatever water is in th
Not to sound stupid... picklefreek at 1:23am 05.18.06 Ask All Sailors 10/1042 ...but what is the "technical" name of this type of furler? I have ones like this on my 22 and 23 (
Restoring a C-15 Man-O-War FPellegrini at 1:34am 05.18.06 Chrysler 0/5093 Anyone know where to find parts? Help
Outhaul siezed? uploadjoe at 1:54am 05.18.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/987 Last night I put my main sail back on and the outhaul would reach. I went to the mast and released t
desperate for manual ragansreach at 3:39am 05.18.06 Columbia 1/1552 Just purchased 1971 34 Mark II and need a manual for it since it needs some serious work. Really ap

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Marine Air Conditioner Don S/V ILLusion at 6:49am 04.14.21 It is possible, however, not a good idea. You need to see/know if A/C discharge water is flowing and
Time for New Insurance BigEasy at 6:48am 04.14.21
Diesel fuel line ? 2 OLD PIRATES at 6:38am 04.14.21 Thanks for the reply marchem. That helps to clear that up. The shop doesn't take returns ..........
The Boat Exploded and Then I Died JRT at 6:33am 04.14.21 most old boats with outboards seem to have done this but as others have said it is not a good idea t
Time for New Insurance dLj at 6:32am 04.14.21 I ended up getting insurance for my new boat through Hagerty - they insure antique and collectable c
Not known in the States but a BIG name in Oz Leeward Rail at 6:10am 04.14.21 When i saw the notification I was thinking you posted about Serge Testa... I see him as a mostly un
Replace standing rigging H49 sail sfbay at 6:09am 04.14.21 I wouldn't expect a rigger to certify the rig for longer than that.......... Dittto shemandr.......
Just repowered my Catalina 36 Universal mp25xp with a rebuilt. Starts right up but when I take my finger off the ignition it just dies. sailme88 at 6:01am 04.14.21 WD 40 in place of ether indicates a glow plug issue. Air in the lines is air in the lines and WD an
How does the "Lift Top" work on the 1973 23' O'Day sail sfbay at 5:50am 04.14.21 I understand the correct model number for the lift top model is O'Day 23-1 and introduced in 1972 an
The Boat Exploded and Then I Died rgranger at 5:48am 04.14.21 That one tankful lasted me all summer so the small tank size was just fine. Same. I also have t
How does the "Lift Top" work on the 1973 23' O'Day (1) Justin_NSA at 5:40am 04.14.21 Holy smokes! That's a serious top! Most tops that lift, like my old M26S are tiny compared to this.
Should I buy this prop for my '79 H33? RoyS at 5:39am 04.14.21 Looked at my collection of boat parts. I have the same boat and engine that you have. In my collecti
How does the "Lift Top" work on the 1973 23' O'Day matatooie at 5:22am 04.14.21 Welcome to the forum!! What a clever idea: SailboatData.com - O'DAY 23-1 (LIFT TOP) Sailboat Mig
Time for New Insurance fullbore at 5:00am 04.14.21 BE, did you or insurance agent check with American Modern? I got new insurance with them recently fo
Hull to Deck Joint Repair and Filler dlochner at 4:57am 04.14.21 Have you looked at other Hunter 240s to see how the factory dealt with this? When decks are attache
The Boat Exploded and Then I Died George_NJ at 4:57am 04.14.21 I have a 1971 Ven 222 that a previous owner obviously did the same and kept their tank down the same
Not known in the States but a BIG name in Oz rgranger at 4:50am 04.14.21 Thanks for sharing. It sounds like he lived a full life and went out on his own terms. RIP
Hull to Deck Joint Repair and Filler rgranger at 4:46am 04.14.21
How would you patch this? dlochner at 4:36am 04.14.21 The transom is obviously strong enough, especially with a big hole cut out of it...Any additional s
Yanmar 3YM30 fails to self prime dlochner at 4:32am 04.14.21 Check the strainer. Some of the old Perko and Groco strainers used cork gaskets between the glass bo

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