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Replacing Hull Stripe (1) Jerry Nevins at 7:07am 11.16.20 Big Boats 26/3511 Hi Everyone, I became the owner of this 2002 Hunter 356 this summer and she just got hauled in Myst
Refinishing Tiller Handle shank at 6:51am 11.16.20 Ask All Sailors 21/4272 Hello, I bought a new-to-me Catalina 27 this summer and I'm refinishing the tiller handle. I've sa
Deck fitting installation problem - O-Day 28 (1) Fredct at 6:02am 11.16.20 Ask An Oday Owner 16/1071 O-Day 28 1981 so old. I am replacing the entire waste system (tank and all). I had to pull out the d
Unknown Bristol Herreschoff? A6C5O7 at 5:57am 11.16.20 Bristol 5/1770 https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/boa/d/weatherford-forty-one-ft-herresoff/7225205448.html Browsing
Weight at the forward of the Legend 37.5 destiny12 at 8:21pm 11.15.20 Big Boats 3/653 Hi Sailors and Hunter owners, I am preparing my Legend for off shore cruising and noticed some issue
Engine Controls WBH at 8:14pm 11.15.20 Cal 16/1699 I just bought a 1985 CAL3-27 and I'm trying to figure out where you find the throttle and forward/re
rust remove from swim ladder Cat36Amoore at 7:27pm 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 22/4821 Seeking advice for removing rust from the stainless steel and plastic steps on the swim ladder. I've
First Sailboat Ferruh at 7:14pm 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 45/3154 Hello Everyone, I'm planning to buy my first sailboat soon. I took ASA classes 101-103 and will take
December/January Trips Planned MikeHoncho at 5:38pm 11.15.20 Pacific North West Cruisers 11/793
DONE !!!! sailme88 at 1:51pm 11.15.20 Big Boats 1/813 A club mate bought an identical boat to mine. So that makes me a logical source for problem solving
Mainstay issues - what type of furling system do I have? (7) Gary Ryan at 1:35pm 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 10/997 Guys, looking for some tech information on our furler. Looks like there was halyard wrap when we p
Iso Transformer or Galvanic Isolator Br3nt at 11:09am 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 2/403 Hi all. We're doing an extensive refit of a new to us C'C 39. In designing the new electrical system
Another Elbow Question (1) MikeHoncho at 9:51am 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 5/403 Took the boat out yesterday for some new equipment shake down (radar, autopilot) and realized there
Westerbeke ignition key? Hydro Therapy at 9:23am 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 4/331
Mac 26s wiring questions... Grace Note at 9:15am 11.15.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/699 New owner of a 26s. Wonder where you've entered your 110v marina cable, fuse box, etc. We're thi
Thru hull valve size? rpell1@msn.com at 8:55am 11.15.20 Catalina 30 6/1290 Hi all, Can't get down to the boat until late next week and need to order the thru-hull ball valve f
Coupling back on to prop shaft Dubo at 7:26am 11.15.20 Engines and Propulsion 10/3371 Does anyone know how the coupling is fitted on the prop shaft? Interference fit or tapered? After in
Stuck Prop On Shaft LakeOntario270 at 6:45am 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 8/602 I have a 1996 Catalina with a 1" bronze shaft and a bronze Flex-O-Fold prop. I decided to remove th
Antenna whips Bob S at 5:21am 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 18/1283 So we finally got hauled. when we un-stepped the mast I found the stainless whip was missing. I have
LED Anchor Light RF Interference spadaforaj at 4:01am 11.15.20 Ask All Sailors 18/1459 I have one of the Maine Beam tricolor LEDs on my masthead Rigger just put it on for about 700$ with

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Mexico visa question JamesG161 at 4:46am 05.05.24 If you have a Valid Passport, they will simply stamp a Mexico Visa in it. No passport , you must ha
Hunter Passage 42 forward head seawater hose clogged BBC16385 at 4:42am 05.05.24 I'm guessing that the problem may be sea water mineral buildup in the intake line--and prob'ly in y
Hunter Passage 42 forward head seawater hose clogged BBC16385 at 4:40am 05.05.24 Good morning, Peggie. Like most all P42s, Hunter built them using Jabsco electric macerator pumps t
Hunter Passage 42 forward head seawater hose clogged BBC16385 at 4:36am 05.05.24 Why four pumps? Our 1991 original Jabsco pumps work just fine in both heads. Terry, they last abou
Hunter Passage 42 forward head seawater hose clogged BBC16385 at 4:31am 05.05.24 Is there a filter in the line? When the seacock is opened with the hose removed, does water come i
110 volt pulgs reset fuse location east coaster at 3:54am 05.05.24 The gfci on my catalina 310 actually failed completely disabling all the downstream outlets on the s
110 volt pulgs reset fuse location brockfromwa at 10:28pm 05.04.24 I assume you have figured it out by now, but I've ran into issues with outlets too. In addition to w
How worried should I be? Ralph Johnstone at 10:07pm 05.04.24 No, you're not being paranoid in the least. Don't sail the boat until you get it surveyed and notif
Rub rail JamesG161 at 10:03pm 05.04.24 Jim whats the best way to clean and preserve it? See my post #7 above or Post #6 Jim...
Mastervolt Inverter Issue brockfromwa at 9:56pm 05.04.24 Update: Inverter does not operate at all when there's no solar/wind to stabilize the battery bank. I
Wood Refinishing (1) hornjb at 9:42pm 05.04.24 Fred, Thank you for this information! It will help me a lot. 1. I will check to ensure deck cleara
How worried should I be? brockfromwa at 9:41pm 05.04.24 I also agree with calling your insurance company. I would be very surprised if your mast is bent o
Large Frame alternator in M25XP (8) Hayden Watson at 7:58pm 05.04.24 I ended up needing to pull the front balancer pulley from the engine and take it to a machine shop t
Looking for ideas on galley remodel (4) UpperPintle at 7:01pm 05.04.24 I remodeled the galley and tried to get corian, but couldn't get anyone to do the job and couldn't s
Roller Furling system Recs Sanfelice at 6:51pm 05.04.24 Another option is the Alado system which has had good reviews. This site will show installation. ht
Window unit AC install heritage at 5:02pm 05.04.24 Even if one could provide good exhaust venting, the thought of having an ac unit at the top of the e
Rub rail colin59 at 5:01pm 05.04.24 Thanks Jim whats the best way to clean and preserve it? thanks Colin
How worried should I be? Sailor Sue at 5:00pm 05.04.24 Aside from the mast becoming bent.... Is the mast actually bent, or are you concerned that it migh
Wood Refinishing pgandw at 4:18pm 05.04.24 Most Mariners came with (or have made) mast supports that fit on the rudder gudgeons and the mast ta
Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested JBP-PA at 4:15pm 05.04.24 The trailer looks to be in good shape. Have a good look at the tires and decide if you want to repl

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