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ENGINE OIL SHELF LIFE Ron20324 at 9:12pm 06.24.20 Engines and Propulsion 5/2240 I have three containers of the same motor oil, but different weights. They are dated 2018, 2016, 201
Winterizing batteries. Yeah, getting WAY ahead of myself here... SoSound at 8:54pm 06.24.20 Ask All Sailors 22/1222 But, I'm working and reading and thinking about batteries and electrical projects right now, and if
Hunter 19 (91-94) Floating Centerboard Steve-in-VA at 7:51pm 06.24.20 Smaller Boats 5/657 I purchased a 1993 Hunter 19 last August and in two times out could not get the centerboard to lower
Bow Pulpit and stern rail for a Hunter 28.5 Dan Hunter 28.5 at 7:27pm 06.24.20 Parts Search 5/1147 I am looking for a bow pulpit and stern rail for a 1987 Hunter 28.5 sailboat. Any information will b
Looking for help with installing a Raymarine EV-200 on a 2006 Hunter 33 gmiller131 at 6:21pm 06.24.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/802 I am trying to install a Raymarine EV-200 on my 2006 Hunter 33. I initially purchased a EV-100 to m
18.5 outboard shaft length TomTira at 6:11pm 06.24.20 Smaller Boats 3/501 I just got a Hunter 18.5 and need to pickup an outboard motor. Do you know what shaft length I need?
DPDT wiring question (2) Team118 at 5:12pm 06.24.20 Catalina 30 9/1459 Hello everyone. I did some major rehaul on my 77' Catalina 30. One of the things I had to do was tr
Mounting a Magma in the curved taffrail Quasimotor at 4:52pm 06.24.20 Mid-Size Boats 6/622 I recently got a swell deal on a rectangular Magma Catalina grill, but it only has one, 1" pipe clam
1990 35s5 Engine Model (2) thetone at 3:59pm 06.24.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1288 Does anyone know which model 28 hp Volvo Penta diesel engine is in this boat? I'm looking for oil an
New to the MacGregor 25 lifestyle Lost Hannah at 3:16pm 06.24.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1087 I'm happy to say I'm a new convert to the boat life! I'm taking some sailing lessons but I can't wai
Schaefer 2100 furling line BC Bernie at 2:01pm 06.24.20 Catalina 310 11/1371 For our boat, does anyone know what is the line length and diameter for the furling line for the Sch
Lateral stability when raising or lowering the mast? A-frame? ScubaGuy2 at 1:57pm 06.24.20 Catalina 22 8/3364 I would like to build an A-Frame type system to help steady the mast while raising and lowering. Th
Hunter 26 toilet MySong at 1:37pm 06.24.20 Smaller Boats 11/2222 I have a 1994 Hunter 26. The toilet is a Camco model, looks on the small side and maybe the original
Venture 24 swing keel Lemont at 12:42pm 06.24.20 Parts Search 2/317 Anyone know of a swing keel for a Venture 24 available? Or if one from Venture 22 will work? I als
1995 beneteau 321 walk-through transom seat (1) David321 at 11:23am 06.24.20 Parts Search 2/499 I lost my seat during some high winds and Beneteau will no longer make one. Does anyone know of a sa
No keel nuts on my new (to me) C27? jim01 at 9:55am 06.24.20 Mid-Size Boats 14/1580 I just purchased a C27 for a pretty good price and the boat is in overall good condition but while c
battery size for autohelm 1000 steve fd at 8:35am 06.24.20 Ask All Sailors 16/1771 I sail a Cal 21. I' installing an autohelm 1000 I bought used. I wonder what battery I need to run j
May have solved portlight leaks Brian D at 7:39am 06.24.20 Ask All Sailors 1/350 While working on my failed steaming light (fixed now) I found out why my portlights were leaking. It
Excessive wiring Brian D at 7:29am 06.24.20 Ask All Sailors 44/3075 Do you have excessive wires running every which way in your boat? Seems I have too many wires that h
MMSI agent..... NYSail at 3:38am 06.24.20 Ask All Sailors 7/1001 So looking to get an MMSI number for international use in case we step to the Bahamas. Going to the

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Survey/Inspection when purchasing used sailboat Tally Ho at 6:49pm 11.22.23 It probably depends on the value of the boat and the coverage you want i did not pay for a new surv
Survey/Inspection when purchasing used sailboat FastOlson at 6:48pm 11.22.23 While it is normal for in insurance company to require a survey, they may choose to overlook this fo
Cover for Hunter 39 diduljc at 6:40pm 11.22.23 Thanks Greg. The website doesn't have an on-line application form. I will contact them on Friday and
Convert partial battens to full battens Tally Ho at 6:37pm 11.22.23 No. I think the video says the classic Herresoff Eggemoggin 47 dimensions were tweaked. By tweake
Cover for Hunter 39 Tally Ho at 6:32pm 11.22.23 Greg, Thanks for your suggestion and neat photo. I couldn't find that particular company. There are
So, where is all the old stuff? Jim Legere at 5:40pm 11.22.23 Thanks. It seems that I can see all the posts when I select "all" under the "filters" tab. I wonder
So, where is all the old stuff? Davidasailor26 at 5:10pm 11.22.23
Hunter 356 - electrical issue when plugging in on the hard heritage at 4:52pm 11.22.23 Galvanic Isolator trips Dockside Breaker
315 Backstay Adjuster jssailem at 4:51pm 11.22.23
Solar arch installation pictures on 315 VFR750 at 3:59pm 11.22.23 I spoke to Shelley at Atlantic Towers, and they have not shipped a set for the 315. So if I do it, I
The cutest thing I've seen JamesG161 at 3:55pm 11.22.23 this ranks high on my Cute scale, as seen from the bus window. Did you notice her Batman style Uti
Cover for Hunter 39 diduljc at 3:49pm 11.22.23 Dave, thanks for the suggestion. I will contact Tidewater Marine after Thanksgiving. RitSim, I chec
Convert partial battens to full battens shemandr at 3:41pm 11.22.23 No. I think the video says the classic Herresoff Eggemoggin 47 dimensions were tweaked. By tweaked
Survey/Inspection when purchasing used sailboat dlochner at 3:22pm 11.22.23 Will title transfer in Mexico or the US? It might make a difference and if in Mexico make sure you
Survey/Inspection when purchasing used sailboat dlochner at 3:20pm 11.22.23 Hello, No, there is no requirement for a survey or inspection. Allstate, my insurance company, do
Purchasing first boat from owners JamesG161 at 3:19pm 11.22.23 You need to ask US Customs on what you need. Sometimes the Local American Consulate In Puerto Valla
Survey/Inspection when purchasing used sailboat Richard19068 at 3:19pm 11.22.23 My insurance company didn't need a survey but they did want a letter from the yard where it was last
Purchasing first boat from owners Richard19068 at 3:15pm 11.22.23 Of course using a professional who does this for a living is easier but assuming the boat is already
Survey/Inspection when purchasing used sailboat BarryL at 3:09pm 11.22.23 Hello, No, there is no requirement for a survey or inspection. Allstate, my insurance company, doe
Bronze rudder part dlochner at 2:53pm 11.22.23

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