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2 electrical questions - breakers and GFI deeman7777 at 10:18am 10.01.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1057 I consulted a couple books and want to see if I can get some clarification.In reading Casey's book
Cradle Windchime at 9:47am 10.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/929 Hello AllWell it's that time of year again and for the 13th straight year my 1989 Hunter is sitting
Genset installation Aire at 7:24am 10.01.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1285 I am looking for advice on which genset to install on my 343 and methods of installation. Anybody ha
weather question Justin at 5:55am 10.01.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/834 How cold would it have to get before you pull your boats from the slip? This is our first water ball
Trim and Tilt switch Mac 26M Yam 50 mrmetaluk at 5:22am 10.01.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/933 The boat is just under 2 years old and the trim and tilt switch is broken, it does not appear to be
Evasion 32 Prop Shaft Size Ramsay Selden at 2:33am 10.01.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1152 URGENT: anyone know the size of the shaft on the 1977 Evasion32 Pilot House model? Mine has a Volv
Offshore 27 restoration Bill Ogilvie at 1:59am 10.01.05 Other Sailboats 4/1203 I've been a Cheoy Lee owner for 2 years now and would like to share some of my fun with others. Two
Dinghy Maintenance Once Around at 1:29am 10.01.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1079 Am going to purchase a used Aquascan dinghy that needs some love ... what would you recommend to res
Deck cracks by the chain plates Dave19445 at 12:51am 10.01.05 Big Boats 3/1051 I have a 2003 Hunter 356. Shortly after I purchased it gelcoat cracks were discovered on port and s
Need a picture Wayne at 12:20am 10.01.05 Big Boats 1/802 Hi Guys:I need a picture of a 386 under sail. Would prefer one with full canvas (Bimini ' Dodger)
Repairing Inflatable dingy??? Gary at 12:18am 10.01.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1373 Need to re-glue my West Marine dingy floor. The floor has separated from the inflatable portion in p
I'm in DC Gus VN 23 at 12:15am 10.01.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1010 Hi! I'm new to this forum, but I've been around other websites and the venture of newport email list
Annapolis - Hilton Head Isl., SC -- need deckhands Bill at 11:59pm 09.30.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1228 Anyone want to help me deliver a Westsail 42 from Annapolis to Hilton Head Island, SC, beginning Mon
H26 Bottom Paint Recommendations/Frequent Haulouts BrianW at 11:44pm 09.30.05 Smaller Boats 4/957 In Pensacola, FL lately, I've had to haul out (trailer) my H26 fairly frequently because of many man
Replacement ports okiman at 11:14pm 09.30.05 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1527 I have a hunter cherubini 33 (1978). I am in the process of doing a complete overhaul and I need to
Insurance claim Tony F at 10:16pm 09.30.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1001 I received the final quote to repair my H31 form the yard yesterday. Progressive ins. has sent me a
M25 Swing keel James at 10:10pm 09.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/879 Just wanted to ask all of you seasoned Mac owners about the keel on the 25. When I have the boat on
single shrouds pulling from bulkheads brandon wald at 4:46pm 09.30.05 Columbia 3/1610 Any one unsure if their shrouds are adequetly fastened on older models in plywood bulkheads?Brando
Irwin 37 CC spinaker make over Tim at 3:40pm 09.30.05 Other Sailboats 4/1008 I am looking at rigging our baot for a spinaker halyard. The stock Irwin 37 does not appear to have
Using a Tide Grid Neil McDonald at 3:15pm 09.30.05 Big Boats 5/3528 I am thinking about using a tide grid to clean the bottom of my Hunter 35. What is the technique? Go

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Tapping threads in mast dlochner at 6:02am 05.06.21 Conduits are usually located at the front of the mast. If you don't use Monel fasteners use a good
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel Terry Cox at 5:59am 05.06.21 Needless to say, future shackles were American made, drop forged Crosby shackles. Thanks, Rich. Ag
Covid-19 Vaccination Davidasailor26 at 5:55am 05.06.21 If you have been vaccinated why would you care if your neighbor has not been? You are immune to the
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 5:47am 05.06.21 These are with vaccinations that have 13 plus years of testing and research. COVID vaccine has wha
In-mast fuller foil Anemone at 5:32am 05.06.21 thank you Doug. It's the furler extrusion. It is US Spars and most probably a single piece as you m
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 5:23am 05.06.21 I understand the metaphor. What that has to do with the substance of my comment is what escapes me
COVID restriction violation All U Get at 5:18am 05.06.21
Making Sense of Automatic Charging Relays Maine Sail at 5:02am 05.06.21 I realize this is an older discussion but I need some insight on upgrading my sailboat's alternator
Tapping threads in mast dLj at 4:59am 05.06.21 Good advice above - I'll only add in when you go to tap the hole, kerosene is a good cutting fluid t
Bent Starboard Stern Rail DougM at 4:59am 05.06.21 I had a slightly bent bow pulpit once, no kinks. The boat was on the hard and in its cradle. The yar
Bent Starboard Stern Rail RoyS at 4:57am 05.06.21 I have bent miles of electrical steel tubing which is very similar to your stainless tubing. Hard to
Survey day! ToddL214 at 4:50am 05.06.21 She's just a bigger version of my 22', right?! I think you'll be shocked how well she'll sail clos
Tapping threads in mast jssailem at 4:48am 05.06.21 Is the mast up or is it down on stands in the yard? Some masts have pvc conduit tubes attached to i
Hot water plumbing RoyS at 4:45am 05.06.21 5/16" and 3/8" seem too small to me. Hot and cold water are usually in 1/2" or 5/8" tubing. Plastic
Making Sense of Automatic Charging Relays burnhad at 4:44am 05.06.21 I realize this is an older discussion but I need some insight on upgrading my sailboat's alternator.
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q SV_IdleHour at 4:44am 05.06.21 that sounds like mine--the reason I posted was the salt I saw. thanks!
In-mast fuller foil DougM at 4:41am 05.06.21 Just an assumption on my part, but the mast is possibly a US Spars (Z spar). Give them a call, and t
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q RoyS at 4:40am 05.06.21 You should remove the old gasket with a razor blade or similar tool.
Dripless propeller shaft Mechone at 4:39am 05.06.21 As a millwright for over 40 years and has changed thousands of seals....carefully,it can be tapped i
Newbie questions #2 jssailem at 4:38am 05.06.21

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