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Folding Propeller Wayne Elphinstone at 8:08am 04.03.05 Big Boats 6/1327 I have been sailing and getting to know my 380 for 3 months now. I have noticed the standard prop I
jib fairleads kingprawn at 7:56am 04.03.05 Smaller Boats 3/886 Do you have a traveller system for your fairleads or do you clip a block to the toerail?
CDI Roller Furler Questions Jason Alexander at 7:20am 04.03.05 Smaller Boats 14/1387 Hello,I have a Hunter 260 and I am looking at purchasing a CDI furler for my boat. I've spent a lo
26 rudder rebuild question. alan at 6:57am 04.03.05 Smaller Boats 1/846 I'm having a hard time locating the white plastic liner and spacer that sandwiches the aluminum plat
Water Treatment Tim McCarty at 6:38am 04.03.05 Ask All Sailors 18/1557 Just looking for various suggestions on treating a water tank for showering purposes. I know there
Hunter 37.5 A/C Alan Krier at 6:28am 04.03.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1008 I am planning to install A/C in my Hunter 37.5. It appears that the best location for the unit is un
soft compression post - 1986 Hunter 34 George H260 at 6:19am 04.03.05 Big Boats 2/989 Hello (First time here)I just purchased a 1986 Hunter 34. Survey says compression post is getting
Hull thickness Kurt Myers at 5:40am 04.03.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/891 I'm mounting two transducers on my 22. My plan is to mount them in the V-berth area just aft of the
BeneteaU oceanis 463 Heidi at 4:05am 04.03.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/4013 We are considering a beneteau oceanis 463 1997, I don't see this model posted on the site... anyone
spreaders steve cunning at 1:31am 04.03.05 The Cherubini Hunters 4/888 Does anybody know if by having only one spreader on the total length of mast creates a problem or no
Trailing Remote316 at 1:17am 04.03.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/895 I saw a picture where a McGregor 21 vas trailled with a Volks Jetta. I have a Dodge Neon, can I trai
Delivery advice is needed John Richard at 12:34am 04.03.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1231 I have been asked to crew on a Gulfstar 50' sailboat during a delivery from Long Beach, CA to Astori
Warranty Problems dick lowry at 12:25am 04.03.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1009 I love my catalina 40 MK II however I have had a host of problems/warranty issues and can't get them
outboard motor mount for 25 oday bill R at 11:45pm 04.02.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/973 Recently purchased, came with a new motor mount, not installed. I found the reason it had not been
Autohelm Installation 1989 Catalina 30 Vic23934 at 11:45pm 04.02.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1262 Where in the steering cavity do you install the rudder position sensor of a Raymarine ST4000 MKII ?
Autohelm Installation 1989 Catalina 30 Vic23934 at 11:39pm 04.02.05 Catalina 30 0/1388 Looking for ideas of how/where to mount the rudder position sensor for the Raymarine ST4000 MKII
Outboard water/fuel seperator Moon at 11:26pm 04.02.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/783 I have an Evinrude Etec 50hp on my 26M is it necessary to fit a water/fuel seperator in line with th
UniSolar Flexable Panels Patrick Lombard at 10:20pm 04.02.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1992 Has anyone used these solar panels and how have they preform for you?
Rebuild of a Yanmar 2QM -15 jlogan at 9:29pm 04.02.05 Ask All Sailors 12/8746 I'm trying to decide between a rebuild of a 2QM-15 or a repower...I have the skills to rebuild the 2
Fred Ficarra nick8481 at 8:15pm 04.02.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/996 Hi fred I noticed you have a remote oil filter on your yanmar so maybe you can help.I was at the WM

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Replace Batteries on the Hard (1) dLj at 7:06pm 03.23.21 Don't know if anything like this gives you any ideas... The block and tackle could work, but I'd for
Random orbital buffer dlochner at 6:52pm 03.23.21 The only RO we have that works ok on gelcoat is the German made Flex. Of course this buffer is abou
Summer in the Salish Sea jssailem at 6:46pm 03.23.21 Terry you are such a tease.
Summer in the Salish Sea Terry Cox at 6:43pm 03.23.21 Decided to hire Horhea to be the hump buster. He started yesterday to deal with all the hedge trimmi
Issues removing cutless bearing. snoopy_ at 6:21pm 03.23.21
Random orbital buffer BigEasy at 6:05pm 03.23.21 Makita 9227C (Best) Totally agree with Maine, Makita is best polisher. I have had mine for appr
Replace Batteries on the Hard dlochner at 5:40pm 03.23.21 Another thought if you have a cooperative marina. Use a fork lift to lift the batteries up to the bo
Its funny Friday! Richard19068 at 5:33pm 03.23.21 The 3rd man in history to walk on water The 1st one was Jesus Christ... The 2nd one was Peter (the
1987 H31, Rudder Issue? Where to start? BMercer at 5:30pm 03.23.21 Could this be caused from a worn bushing? If you can move the rudder back and forth it may be the p
1987 H31, Rudder Issue? Where to start? Don Crowther at 5:24pm 03.23.21 Could this be caused from a worn bushing? If you can move the rudder back and forth it may be the pr
cockpit table mounts Don Crowther at 5:22pm 03.23.21 Thanks for all the suggestions. The pedestal/guard is 1.5 inches SS tubing. Finding a SS clamp in th
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 5:14pm 03.23.21 191951
Issues removing cutless bearing. Tally Ho at 5:02pm 03.23.21 Hello, I screwed the pooch on this removal. I finally removed this bearing using 4' length of pipe
Replace Batteries on the Hard Terry Cox at 4:59pm 03.23.21 Argh! Well, I've replaced our dual 8D battery system twice over the years since owning our boat that
Replace Batteries on the Hard Tally Ho at 4:58pm 03.23.21 Get a case of beer, and offer it to some strong young studs who can lift the batts up on the boat.
Boat graphics FuzzyBadger at 4:58pm 03.23.21 Local it is. Thanks!
Catalina 22 swing keel on mooring Gene Neill at 4:55pm 03.23.21 Agreed. I would go to great lengths not to moor one in salt, but fresh water wouldn't concern me.
Saloon Port Lights on O'Day 26 Castrilper55 at 4:50pm 03.23.21 Oh heck... I'll post length and max height after I pull my boat from winter storage on April 3rd! C
Buying a Hunter 45 DS 2010 sail sfbay at 3:58pm 03.23.21 SEMPERAVANTI41.......The last two boats (one power in Oct 2020 and one sailboat in Dec 2018) have re
Hunter 260 Ballast Modifications Crazy Dave Condon at 3:52pm 03.23.21 I remember hearing about that boat. WALK AWAY FROM IT. The trailer will be over the limit of gross

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