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Buying A Boat From Europe..What do I need to know? Jason at 1:11am 05.20.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1054 I have locate a few Beneteau's that are located in either Italy, France and Ireland. If I buy one of
hull mount transponder wjflier at 12:59am 05.20.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1107 Anyone glue a transponder for the depth sounder in your hull. I'm having a hard time finding a plac
Windlass up/down foot switch problems Dan at 1:42am 05.20.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/982 The rubber button up/down foot switches on my windlass work intermittantly. Are they repairable or
Batteries? Pacifico at 4:52am 05.20.06 Other Sailboats 1/967 I currently have two battery banks consisting of 2 6V T105's wired in series per bank. They're loca
Alcohol tank leaks John12637 at 4:58am 05.20.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1161 My 17"x8" diameter steel alcohol tank for my hellerange has a leak. It's original on my Catalina 30
Nautical Terminology John Nantz at 3:43am 05.20.06 Ask All Sailors 35/3348 From time to time there have been postings that use landlubber terms in lieu of nautical terms but I
Window leaks Mark Matthias at 5:57am 05.20.06 Mid-Size Boats 4/1150 I am having a problem with my front facing panoramic window leaking from several locations. The prev
adding cleats charles at 5:50am 05.20.06 Ask All Sailors 13/1600 I have been wanting to as two cleats to the side of the deck of my 240 and wanted advice on how to
Surveyor in Mass Tim R. at 7:27am 05.20.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1006 Does anyone have any experience with either Peter Hunt or Michael Collyer?ThanksTim R.
Anchoring the Hunter Passage 420 Cool Hand at 7:43am 05.20.06 Big Boats 18/2474 I am the proud new owner of a Hunter Passage 420 -- resulting in part from the advice on the thread
Riging Help mac 25 1987 hutera at 8:09am 05.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1008 Hello, I recently put my boat on its mooring place for the summer. I have never sailed this boa
CNG Installation Gary Shinn at 9:09am 05.20.06 Other Sailboats 4/1063 I am buying a 1984 Orion 27 with a CNG installation that the surveyor says does not meet current fed
bulk head clif at 9:48am 05.20.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1070 Just bought a 1984 Hunter 25.5Cabin Sole is bad so I am going to replace that. My question is th
Mac 25 winch Isnibs at 10:07am 05.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1003 I have just purchased a Mac 25 and was wondering if the keel winch should have a ratchet.My winch h
suzuki 8 hp maineman at 10:38am 05.20.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/999 Hi, I just picked up a Suzuki 8 hp, vintage mid to late '90s. I need to change the lower unit oil.
Suzuki 8 hp maineman at 10:39am 05.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/836 Hi, I just picked up a Suzuki 8 hp, vintage mid to late '90s. I need to change the lower unit oil.
Ice cube tray Terry Cox at 11:12am 05.20.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1785 We have an AB cold plate freezer on board and I would like to make ice cubes. AB sells vertical meta
69' Bristol Corsair Rudder Tom Melito at 11:17am 05.20.06 Bristol 0/1756 I am looking for a rudder to fit my 1969 24 foot Bristol Corsair. If you any information Please c
masthead light wiring Scott Rutherford at 11:34am 05.20.06 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1161 This spring the major project was dealing with the electrical nightmare I inherited from the PO. Aft
Venture 224 Headsail furling system Installation. duchie at 11:51am 05.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/840 I just bought a Shaefer headsail furler #500 "Snapfurl" Does anybody have one installed and are the

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Adding Depth (deadfall) to anchor locker in 35.5 Legend, 1990 Steverhnm at 10:26am 06.30.21 NICE JOB! Thanks for sharing, Exactly what I was looking for, I'm sure that while our boats are a l
New guy with second boat Timm R Oday25 at 10:26am 06.30.21 I agree that finding what you need or are willing to spend on proper marine hardware can get both fr
Cushion modification (2) Leeward Rail at 10:24am 06.30.21 Just in case someone ever does shorten their cushions.. The upholsterer: removed the stitching for
Adding Depth (deadfall) to anchor locker in 35.5 Legend, 1990 Steverhnm at 10:17am 06.30.21 I have no question I have the skill sets to modify the locker and keep the boat watertight. The dep
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... Richard19068 at 10:17am 06.30.21 Some engine part (forgot what it is) is sitting above the stuffing box to make room for a flushable
Adding Depth (deadfall) to anchor locker in 35.5 Legend, 1990 (1) Claude L.-Auger at 10:15am 06.30.21 Hi Steve, I have a 34 and I have done that mod and kept the anchor locker such that the boat is stil
New toilet and holding tank system Stu Jackson at 10:07am 06.30.21 You're right that plastic tanks rarely if ever permeate, Stu...but permeation isn't the only issue
Search function not working? BBC16385 at 10:03am 06.30.21 @BBC16385 I did not! It makes me wonder who did. :) I just sent it again.
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... Rich Stidger at 9:57am 06.30.21 Got picture?
Search function not working? Phil Herring at 9:55am 06.30.21 @BBC16385 I did not! It makes me wonder who did. :)
New toilet and holding tank system marchem at 9:53am 06.30.21 Wondering why you want to replace the tank. Ours is a 2000 C310, with original tank. Once I replaced
Search function not working? BBC16385 at 9:50am 06.30.21 Phil I sent you a private message a few days back. Did you get it?
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio drm1 at 9:47am 06.30.21 I use 60 Ft of G4, wish I had 100. I also have 150 Ft of 8-plait 5/8". Stuff is amazing, get 3x t
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... jssailem at 9:46am 06.30.21 Well, beyond the tightening and the asking a friend to watch your boat for a week, the only sure fir
Cushion modification Leeward Rail at 9:42am 06.30.21 Here is a link to @Gene Neill post about the butane stove he uses with a photo of it in place. Port
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio Steverhnm at 9:38am 06.30.21 I use 60 Ft of G4, wish I had 100. I also have 150 Ft of 8-plait 5/8". Stuff is amazing, get 3x th
New toilet and holding tank system Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:35am 06.30.21 You're right that plastic tanks rarely if ever permeate, Stu...but permeation isn't the only issue w
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... SailorElliot at 9:35am 06.30.21 Some engine part (forgot what it is) is sitting above the stuffing box to make room for a flushable
Cushion modification Leeward Rail at 9:34am 06.30.21 I'm sure that he will go for this idea because he has already made it clear that he is only interes
Seeking Recommendations for Replacement of Cockpit and Sink Drain Hoses Steverhnm at 9:34am 06.30.21 Corrugated hose may be ok for cockpit drains, but I'd use smooth walled sanitation hose for the sin

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