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Bilge Pump thetone at 6:13pm 02.07.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/698 Has anyone updated the tiny original one with one that goes to the bottom? I have a pump that fits i
Silly questions on engine mount Ken13559 at 5:53pm 02.07.21 Engines and Propulsion 11/1380 Qn.1 Both starboard engine mount has rust on the base plates and the rubber at plate is lifted. The
Hunter 33 - batteries Two Sails at 4:57pm 02.07.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2339 Hello all! We are new to this forum and recently purchased a new-to-us 2005 Hunter 33. I would lik
Possible new 26.5 owner Orbweaver at 4:55pm 02.07.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 34/2440 Hi all, I've been searching for a larger sailboat for a couple months now. I currently have a San Ju
3D printed ship's propeller garymalmgren at 3:19pm 02.07.21 Ask All Sailors 2/457 The future just keeps coming. Here is a corrected link https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/la
Reglazing the front or main cabin window HD74 at 3:02pm 02.07.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/430 Has anyone ever had to rechaulk the main cabin window on a 1999 hunter 340. It is not leaking yet bu
recaulk the main cabin window HD74 at 2:59pm 02.07.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/668 Has anyone ever had to recaulk the main cabin window on a 1999 hunter 340
First 38 deck light JuanMarcos at 2:54pm 02.07.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/992 Does anybody know what kind of bulb goes on the deck light underneath the steaming light on an early
Performance with a keel sandpiper10471 at 10:49am 02.07.21 Smaller Boats 4/1315 I will in the next couple of years be looking for a smaller sport boat with a keel, one in which in
Requesting some positive vibes and thoughts... DJ Ambrose at 9:19am 02.07.21 Ask All Sailors 13/1779 I am sincerely one of those guys who can honestly say, "if it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have an
Need some offbeat advice DJ Ambrose at 8:53am 02.07.21 Ask All Sailors 21/2603 Hi all, I'm secure in my manliness so I have no problem asking for help, but for personal reasons I
Top Down Furler Azure at 7:57am 02.07.21 Catalina 275 6/2088 I am starting to have a little problem unfurling, as a few other owners have noted. It seems that th
Seeking used C&C 35 Mast tmtomp at 7:08am 02.07.21 C&C 6/1899 I have a 1973 C'C 35 which needs a replacement mast. New is very expensive; any suggestions for wh
Mast painting Randy Church at 5:40am 02.07.21 Big Boats 7/4936 Factory finish paint on Kenyon mast from my 1984 Hunter 34 is really showing its age. Mast is on saw
lifepo4 battery installation Beneteau 373 mishka at 4:53am 02.07.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/871 I am in the process of installing a lithium battery on my boat. My old house battery was installed u
hatch lock gary16188 at 4:47am 02.07.21 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1704 Has anyone installed an inside hatch lock. How did you do it. Thank you....Gary
Hunter 37 legend mast head question (1) riversloth at 6:17pm 02.06.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1096 Attached photo. Do any other hunter 37 owners mast head look like this. It does not look like eith
H36 Battery Charger replacement dph123 at 4:42pm 02.06.21 Big Boats 11/1649 I have a 2004 H36 and am looking to replace the battery charger with a newer model. I am looking fo
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 SycloneDriver at 1:48pm 02.06.21 Ask All Sailors 16/3730 I have never been able to trigger the bilge switch on my new to me Beneteau Oceanis 31. It looks to
Genoa track for O'Day 25 or 26 timlho at 1:22pm 02.06.21 Ask An Oday Owner 22/3260 I have a 1985 O'Day 26 and aftr buying new 150 furling genoa decided I need to correct the bad trim

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Source for bulk ring terminals? LloydB at 1:10pm 03.19.25 originally posted by fat thumbs:waycool:
Making new floorboards for a Beneteau (1) smokey73 at 12:30pm 03.19.25 Interesting. What is the cost of marine plywood + Teak & Holly Veneer plus finish coats What is th
Beneteau 373 parts Ralph Johnstone at 12:29pm 03.19.25
Making new floorboards for a Beneteau Nonixskis at 11:35am 03.19.25 Wonder if Plasteak laminate would be a suitable material for replacing teak/caulk seating surfaces
Source for bulk ring terminals? colemj at 11:30am 03.19.25 You get what you pay for. On a bluewater boat, I would use nothing but the best. I spent 17 years o
Outhaul modifications stickinthemud57 at 9:57am 03.19.25 I don't think Dyneema is necessarily the best choice. I have found it slips in clamcleats and camcle
Outhaul modifications fred1diver at 9:39am 03.19.25 Thanks guys, great ideas and info so far! So I was thinking, using the existing car, hooked up to dy
Source for bulk ring terminals? BAD ORCA at 9:20am 03.19.25 You get what you pay for. On a bluewater boat, I would use nothing but the best. I spent 17 years o
Source for bulk ring terminals? Hayden Watson at 9:19am 03.19.25 While I agree that the Thomas and Betts are excellent connectors - for the OP wishing for non-insul
Source for bulk ring terminals? BAD ORCA at 9:17am 03.19.25 I got this pack and have been very happy with it. I do not use any insulated terminals because too
Outhaul modifications (1) Hayden Watson at 8:55am 03.19.25 On my Catalina 30 I increased the purchase from the pothetic 3:1 to 12:1 by using two single blocks
Outhaul modifications Joe at 8:50am 03.19.25 I would leave the existing system in place until you've modified the sail. I is certainly acceptab
Outhaul modifications Don Guillette at 8:46am 03.19.25 I'll get to the outhaul in a minute but first a story about the importance of that sail trim control
Early 80s H36 Strut chichiflys at 7:40am 03.19.25 Thanks Rardi. Hope to get some progress this weekend if the temps and rain cooperate. Will do my b
adding electrical stove MFD at 7:39am 03.19.25 I have seen some pictures from people that did an electric conversion by installing a 110v induction
Source for bulk ring terminals? dLj at 7:02am 03.19.25 You get what you pay for. On a bluewater boat, I would use nothing but the best. I spent 17 years o
Keel holes kappykaplan at 6:58am 03.19.25 Run, don't walk, away!
adding electrical stove Rick.johnson at 6:30am 03.19.25 Thank Guys for all the advise an all the knowledge For now I think i will take the ez way out an p
Making new floorboards for a Beneteau BigEasy at 5:53am 03.19.25 Wonder if Plasteak laminate would be a suitable material for replacing teak/caulk seating surfaces
Astronauts to Return in good weather. BigEasy at 5:37am 03.19.25 Even the Dolphins welcomed them home! Happy for the crew to finally make it home safely!

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