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c34 main hatch replacement al at 3:27am 04.04.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1101 the hatch in the main salon of our c34 has seen better days and i would like to replace it. i conta
170 Trailer preparation Glenn17427 at 3:22am 04.04.05 Day Sailers 1/1100 Hi all,My boat has been sitting since November 2004 and yesturday I pulled it out of my car port t
Trailer Brakes Jonathan Costello at 2:23am 04.04.05 Smaller Boats 6/915 For those of you that have trailer brakes on your trailers but leave them inoperable for one reason
Cal 24 Rudder Replacement Michael at 2:12am 04.04.05 Cal 1/941 Ok. During a recent night-time expedition which my brother would not like me to expound on, the rud
Thru Hull Blues Hugh at 2:01am 04.04.05 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1057 Anyone out there have suggestions on my thru hull replacement project? Step one is done, I have four
23.5 PHRF Rating Jonathan Costello at 1:48am 04.04.05 Smaller Boats 2/2112 Does anyone know the PHRF Rating for an un modified 23.5 with a 110 jib with full batten original ma
First 235 - for Coastal cruising? Gabriel at 1:42am 04.04.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/3025 I am considering buying a First 235 to daysail/weekend around the coasts of Florida... is the First
Raymarine or Navman Kailani at 1:27am 04.04.05 Ask All Sailors 16/1351 In an effort to compare two ~6" color display chartplotters, the Raymarine 435i and the Navman 5600,
Raymarine or Navman Kailani at 1:26am 04.04.05 Big Boats 0/718 In an effort to compare two ~6" color display chartplotters, the Raymarine 435i and the Navman 5600,
User Fees PrincessoftheLake at 1:02am 04.04.05 Big Boats 3/786 My husband and I own and sail a Hunter 34 on Lake Superior. We keep our boat in Bayfield, so the Apo
Cruising Fees PrincessoftheLake at 1:01am 04.04.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1129 My husband and I own and sail a Hunter 34 on Lake Superior. We keep our boat in Bayfield, so the Ap
Hanging Anchor on Bow Pulpit PhotoEd at 1:01am 04.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/4260 What do you call the little "do-hickys" that "hook" the anchor to the bow pulpit for temp storage?
Rub rail - dirt James at 12:58am 04.04.05 Big Boats 6/780 I tried without success this past weekend trying to clean my rub rail. Does anyone know a product th
Swaying back-n-forth while on the hook. PhotoEd at 12:24am 04.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/971 Hi all,Spent most of the day on the hook yesterday (it's been several years) and REALLY enjoyed it!
Edson Throttle Control Handle Paul Jaudon at 12:20am 04.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1103 I have managed to break my throttle control handle. It was on an Edson pedestal model 335. Has any
anybody know Alan Hadad's new email? George H260 at 10:15pm 04.03.05 Big Boats 1/855 I read Alan's very thorough article on Compression post replacement and tried to email him for the d
leaking rubber exhaust pipe Mario Grech at 9:21pm 04.03.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/853 I have noticed a water leak at the bend (goose neck) in the rubber flexible exhaust pipe, the pipe w
Creaking Bill4867 at 8:05pm 04.03.05 Big Boats 3/1284 Just spent the weekend on my C350 in the slip with quite a storm coming thur. I notice quite a bit
Hello Crazy! Mark at 2:10pm 04.03.05 Smaller Boats 0/698 Wondering if you have had a chance to check those phots yet??Not tooo keen to sail her the way she
License to sail ex-admin at 1:46pm 04.03.05 Ask All Sailors 96/5818 While some say power boaters and sail boaters are like Mars and Venus, we all share the water togeth

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Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Don S/V ILLusion at 8:12am 01.11.21 I wish our Hunters had lead keels like the C30s ! :( Most Hunters do (have a lead keel)... Why Hun
Is this config acceptable? Justin_NSA at 8:10am 01.11.21 Looking at the photos again, it appears the hoses screw into the fitting which is then clamped to t
323 air conditioner SycloneDriver at 8:06am 01.11.21 It's a Dometic Turbo unit. I purchased it from Wright Marine, great service and the only place I co
Outboard wedge Noodat Lady at 7:59am 01.11.21 My dumb question: Can you not hang a plumb bob off the transom and get a fair idea? Your outboard al
Is this config acceptable? Justin_NSA at 7:58am 01.11.21 Good advice. I am going to reroute this so it comes up from the base at the back of the cabinet and
Is this config acceptable? dlochner at 7:58am 01.11.21 Looking at the photos again, it appears the hoses screw into the fitting which is then clamped to th
26X speed when loaded Jim26m at 7:58am 01.11.21 Hi Folks, I am wondering if any 26X or 26M owners can speak to the effect on speed (and getting on
Is this config acceptable? (1) kloudie1 at 7:53am 01.11.21 I agree, if you can get a straight shot from the tee to the thru-hull, that'd be fine.. You may be a
Nicro Fico traveler parts... All U Get at 7:48am 01.11.21 How has anyone removed the wheels from the Nicro-Fico car? Did you drill them out?
26X speed when loaded Jim26m at 7:44am 01.11.21 If you want speed in a sailboat get a melges 24. If you want speed under power get a power boat V
Is this config acceptable? Justin_NSA at 7:34am 01.11.21 Good point Dave. I'm not sure if the elbow was added for a loop or to minimize the hose interference
Is this config acceptable? dlochner at 7:25am 01.11.21 No need for the trap. If you can avoid the elbow at the through hull you'll be in even better shape.
Is this config acceptable? justsomeguy at 7:21am 01.11.21 You're welcome.;)
Funny Friday!!! Michael Davis at 7:20am 01.11.21
Is this config acceptable? Justin_NSA at 7:20am 01.11.21 Nope. Thanks. That's what I'm thinking unless there's a good reason to have it. I prefer a straigh
Is this config acceptable? justsomeguy at 7:16am 01.11.21 does it need the "trap" seen below the cabinet base? Nope.
323 air conditioner justsomeguy at 7:12am 01.11.21 Great photos. What is the make of the A/c unit? Photos show "Dometic".
Eye Splice double-braid (1) ricksoth at 7:12am 01.11.21 I completed my first double braid (Stay Set 3/8") eye. I used home-made fids (knitting needles cut
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Justin_NSA at 7:11am 01.11.21 I wish our Hunters had lead keels like the C30s ! :(
Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design? Whatfiero1 at 7:03am 01.11.21 Remove mounts one at a time and note any shims under them set new next to old on flat surface and us

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