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Battery compatibility Jack W at 9:02am 06.22.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1280 I'm thinking of replacing one of my 2 batteries to an AGM (glass matt).I would use my lead acid cra
Yet another leak question Stephen OBrien at 5:51am 06.22.05 Ask All Sailors 2/972 After checking every through hull fitting and possible deck source. I'm sure it's not coming from t
Crusair for Hunter 310 prdewolf at 4:14am 06.22.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/895 Has anyone any experience with the capabilities of a Crusair portable air conditioning unit on the H
Cost of new cabin cushions? Tomm Maxon at 3:51am 06.22.05 Big Boats 4/1073 My Hunter 40 is 20 years old this year and the cushions in the salon are ready to be redone. Uphols
Summer is here! Justin_NSA at 3:50am 06.22.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1054 Summer arrived yesterday, has everyone had their boat on the water? We are fortunate to have an earl
A silly question Nameless Under Sail at 3:37am 06.22.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1108 We have a 28.5 Hunter and are 100% new to sailing. My silly question is where is the freshwater hol
Do people swap marina slips much rsn48 at 3:14am 06.22.05 Ask All Sailors 9/2149 I was just reading the Cobb thread and saw the offer to swap slips. Do many people swaps slips, thi
Three Mile Harbor - East Hampton, NY Rob19574 at 3:08am 06.22.05 Ask All Sailors 3/4080 Hi all,Anyone ever cruise to Three Mile Harbor in East Hampton, NY? I am planning a cruise there
Spinnaker Jimmy at 2:19am 06.22.05 Ask All Sailors 1/993 I'm getting into the R20 race fleet here in Portland, Oregon and cannot find a spinnaker for a Range
'68 Daysailor rudder swabby77 at 1:43am 06.22.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1133 I have a 1968 Daysailer and I have lost the rudder (moron capsizing goof). It's at the bottom of th
Gate Valve for Waste??? Ernie at 1:32am 06.22.05 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1249 Hi all,With my baby on the hard for the season for a multitude of projects, I noticed something tha
'68 Daysailor rudder swabby77 at 1:24am 06.22.05 Day Sailers 2/1053 I have a 1968 Daysailor and the rudder is gone. I need a replacement but I'm trying to get one with
Mansfield toilet replacement? Mark J. at 1:11am 06.22.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1194 I'm a new owner of a 1982 Hunter 33 - just launched this spring and found the toilet is NOT in worki
Passage 420 stiff steering Baysailor at 1:10am 06.22.05 Big Boats 5/1279 I have Whitlock conduit steering and experience very stiff, spongy response. Stiffness increases wi
Hey Dave, Chris3720 at 12:37am 06.22.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/980 How did you decide how high off the water to place your swim platform? Is it better to be a little
Justin, jason John? Anchor locker GregS at 12:12am 06.22.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 35/2279 Someone posted a link to an anchor locker that they made, I think on photo bucket. I can't seem to
Questions James20195 at 11:54pm 06.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/827 HelloI went for my first sail in my new H170 yesterday and had a great time. However I now have so
Using a Catalina Rudder on an O'day Timbros at 11:50pm 06.21.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/924 Hello Everyone,I lost the rudder on my O'day 23 during some severe weather this spring and can't a
Pinch or fall off, an easy answer? Andy at 10:40pm 06.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/861 Is there a "rule of thumb/usually it is best" answer to; If you fall off the wind "X" degrees and ga
Elecrician needed (southern New England) Richard at 9:32pm 06.21.05 Big Boats 2/664 Greetings,I am seeking a marine electrician in the southern New England area to do a complete rewi

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Hunter 456 and replacement compass shemandr at 2:54pm 03.28.21 What is wrong with it? Service for compasses exists. You can question if it's worth it but service
Might be buying a Catalina 36 jon hansen at 2:46pm 03.28.21 this is a short sail across some deep water. no big deal. check your gear and shove off.
Might be buying a Catalina 36 jon hansen at 2:44pm 03.28.21 True, not needed, and I've traveled hundreds of miles without one, but If I was the captain and saw
mast wiring q's dlochner at 2:39pm 03.28.21 thanks Dave, I think I'll get 16/3 for the deck/steaming light and 16/2 for the anchor light. Does
Any suggestions on how to fix this? Seen a bunch of YouTube videos, a bit nervous as to specifics. Appreciate any specific advice. 1980 o'day 28. (7) Tally Ho at 2:39pm 03.28.21 Welcome to the forum @2weelz4me . Nice picture. It helps to have a bit of context to the image. L
mast wiring q's fred1diver at 2:38pm 03.28.21 thanks Dave, I think I'll get 16/3 for the deck/steaming light and 16/2 for the anchor light. Does t
Any suggestions on how to fix this? Seen a bunch of YouTube videos, a bit nervous as to specifics. Appreciate any specific advice. 1980 o'day 28. jssailem at 2:24pm 03.28.21 PB Blaster, Seafood, or Brake Fluid might work. Here is a video test of penetrating fluids. st8dkGzJ
mast wiring q's dlochner at 2:23pm 03.28.21 16 ga. Not because of the current because of the weight of the wire. Some would even say use 14 ga.
mast wiring q's fred1diver at 2:21pm 03.28.21 ok, so I bought the mason's line, waiting on a fish tape of the right length, now since all my light
Might be buying a Catalina 36 (1) dlochner at 2:13pm 03.28.21 I didn't bother to consult a chart... However Miss Siri says the distance is a mere 109 miles and
Dockside pressure water inlet is not working on my hunter 42 passage Terry Cox at 2:04pm 03.28.21 just couldn't resist A salient point, Ralph. I would never leave it connected unattended. Just nee
Might be buying a Catalina 36 sailme88 at 1:54pm 03.28.21 There ain't no place to stop between Oahu and Kauai. ;) I didn't bother to consult a chart... How
Bottom Paint sailme88 at 1:49pm 03.28.21 Never heard of brown barrier coats. It looks like tannic acid stains. Barrier coats are usually app
Might be buying a Catalina 36 dlochner at 1:46pm 03.28.21 Either one long day or two short ones. There ain't no place to stop between Oahu and Kauai. ;)
Kitchen faucet kappykaplan at 1:45pm 03.28.21 So we are enjoying a brand new tap Pictures? :beer:
AC / Heat repair assistance JamesG161 at 1:42pm 03.28.21 What is the model and size of your AC unit? I had similar issue on my 16k BTU. The Older Units use a
Kitchen faucet Stouthard at 1:41pm 03.28.21 Dear all, you have been extremely helpful! The faucet wrench finally did the trick, and a nice fine
Might be buying a Catalina 36 sailme88 at 1:40pm 03.28.21 95 miles to travel... If that is NM's with a boat that should motor at least at 6kts, you should be
Any suggestions on how to fix this? Seen a bunch of YouTube videos, a bit nervous as to specifics. Appreciate any specific advice. 1980 o'day 28. sailme88 at 1:28pm 03.28.21 You may want to contact Rudy at D & R Marine in Assonet, MA.. He may actually have a replacement.
Any suggestions on how to fix this? Seen a bunch of YouTube videos, a bit nervous as to specifics. Appreciate any specific advice. 1980 o'day 28. 2weelz4me at 1:21pm 03.28.21 Buying an inexpensive boat is never cheap. If you choose the path you are like the guy who buys th

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