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Broker Licenses? daisygirl at 8:30pm 06.01.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1018 Good MorningMy question is how do I find out about the brokerage license where we recently purchas
bilge question Euphoria25 at 4:24pm 06.01.05 Smaller Boats 1/1014 We have a 1982 Catalina 25,swing keel.It appears that the water drained from the sink in the galley
Spinnaker Rigging Advice Needed Charlie3504 at 3:05pm 06.01.05 Big Boats 16/1100 I have recently purchased a UK Flasher (asymmetrical spinnaker) and wondered if anyone has tips or a
electronics choices gerry17139 at 2:15pm 06.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/885 Hi, I'm a new 94' Hunter 35.5 legend owner. I need advice about the type and placement of electronic
Main Trim BarryL at 12:42pm 06.01.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 22/3047 Hi Don (and everyone else),Any comments on the attached pic?The wind was about 10 kts apparent.
C-45 Mast problem Earl at 11:44am 06.01.05 Columbia 1/1579 After the mast was pulled, some corrosion was noted at the deck pass through (partners) area. The re
shore power flyingdiva at 11:43am 06.01.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1317 Hello I am new to sailing and have a question about shore powerI have a 28 foot sailboat with no s
How to clean your boat Timm R at 11:41am 06.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1051 My boat is on a mooring for the summer.What can I use on the deck and cockpit to clean it ? I don't
sheet attachment to jib clue Dancing Bear at 11:32am 06.01.05 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1603 What is your favorite knot or method to attach jib sheet to the sail?
Auto Pilot Ken at 11:16am 06.01.05 Big Boats 2/761 The auto pilot (Autohelm 4000) on my 1988 Legend has suddenly stopped working. I can hear the drive
duck bill cap on vented loop jeff21211 at 10:55am 06.01.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1755 hi peggy, told you a week ago that i finished totally replACING THE ENTIRE SANITATION SYSTEM. got bo
Temp gage Mic at 10:50am 06.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/960 Need some help on a temp gage on a 1981 Catalina 27 with a 5411 universal desel. The temp gage shows
Cabin lights Bill at 10:42am 06.01.05 Big Boats 4/861 Help....I need to replace a bulb in one of the main cabin headliner lights, and can't easily get it
Batten size David P. at 10:23am 06.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/920 2000 Looking for lengths and widths of lower two battens of main. Please help.
backstay jadebrook at 10:23am 06.01.05 Smaller Boats 2/1006 I want to know if I loosen the turnbuckle on the backstay only to replace it, is there a possibility
Battery Bubbling during charging Jeff Bacon at 9:48am 06.01.05 Ask All Sailors 4/2959 Hi all:How much should a battery bubble during recharging ? Or, should a battery bubble at all dur
Need help Rich at 9:16am 06.01.05 Ask All Sailors 1/959 I have a 1990 Autohelm 1000 (tiller pilot)that was made by Raytheon, who is now Raymarine. I need a
H212 Rudder Repair imajazzman at 8:45am 06.01.05 Smaller Boats 2/1139 While pulling up the ramp yesterday my rudder came loose from its secured position and crashed down
Autohelm Wayne at 8:45am 06.01.05 Big Boats 4/1210 I have a 2001 380 and I want to set her up with Autohelm. I have Raythorn instruments with NAVMAN GP
transducer mystery -- HELP!!! sean21266 at 8:37am 06.01.05 Ask All Sailors 4/2525 I have discovered THREE transducers mounted in the bow area of my O'day 25! Last year was my firs

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1987 H31, Rudder Issue? Where to start? (1) HMT2 at 4:00am 03.21.21
1987 H31, Rudder Issue? Where to start? (2) HMT2 at 3:56am 03.21.21
Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? Joe at 2:29am 03.21.21 The make composite end stops for most brands of track. Start here: Traveler track end stops
Beneteau Oceanis 321 Lewmar Hatch question sdcsmith2000 at 2:16am 03.21.21 Many Thanks Guys!! Really appreciate all of your time and input
Where to next? bawlmer at 9:17pm 03.20.21 There is always the Chesapeake in the Spring. You can spend a lot more than 5 to 7 days though.
Dockside pressure washer? bawlmer at 9:16pm 03.20.21 I got a cheapo from Harbor Freight about 5 years ago. I only use it just a few times a year but it i
Outboard size for 23.5 bawlmer at 9:13pm 03.20.21 I had an Irwin 23. It had a 8 HP long shaft and it pushed it to hull speed just fine. I think 15 HP
Outboard size for 23.5 Benny17441 at 9:07pm 03.20.21 It depends on where do you intend to use the boat. In a lake 6 to 8HP will be plenty, if in a rive
Show us your ground tackle for a Hunter Legend 35.5 Terry Cox at 9:04pm 03.20.21 Different model boat here, but our 35,000 pound 1991 boat came standard with a 40 pound Danforth, 30
Crack along stringer/hull joint ahead of engine Terry Cox at 8:55pm 03.20.21 Unsure from the picture. Best to defer to a competent marine surveyor for their deduction and recomm
Whale Grey IC Pump / Hunter 45 CC VanIslandGuy at 8:30pm 03.20.21 Both our showers had attwood sump boxes that we replaced with Whale Grey Water IC's. I love them, n
Dockside pressure washer? Benny17441 at 8:20pm 03.20.21 It is a lottery as far as which will last the longer. Have had a few and for me the best has been
Gulf Stream PaulK at 8:11pm 03.20.21 What happened to the shrimp in the Gulf of Maine? Where did all the lobsters in Long Island Sound g
Surveyors in Port Aransas (near Corpus Christi) sbcwolff at 8:09pm 03.20.21 Mike Firestone referred us to another surveyor that could do the survey sooner (before we fly down)
Where to next? Benny17441 at 8:07pm 03.20.21 The Outer Banks in NC. You can put in at the Town of Washington NC and sail the Pamlico Sound To
Septic Bladder Mr Fox at 7:56pm 03.20.21
1987 H31, Rudder Issue? Where to start? Calif. Ted at 7:53pm 03.20.21 Most boats have a rudder stops on the steering quadrant, either vertical posts or a wire restrainer
Bad Smell While Flushing Head BMercer at 7:36pm 03.20.21 I replaced all my hoses on my 87' H31 last summer and the smell went away. Your boat is newer so it
Gulf Stream Will Gilmore at 7:18pm 03.20.21 I don't buy it. Maybe the Gulf Stream is slowing, but we have only recently started measuring this
Dockside pressure washer? fullbore at 7:06pm 03.20.21 Sun Joe, low cost and works good for me.

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