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DIY leather steering wheel cover project (3) VisionPNW at 9:39pm 10.28.20 Ask All Sailors 23/6802 When we purchased our new to us Hunter 466, the wheel had a cover but it had some holes and was flak
9.8 mercury prop options SailingLoto at 2:48pm 10.28.20 Engines and Propulsion 1/1030 I run a 1981 Mercury 110, 9.8hp outboard as a kicker on my southcoast 22. It is more engine than ne
Cyclades 39.3 shaft propeller noise. M�rio Sales at 2:06pm 10.28.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/750 Ello to all, My Beneteau cyclades 39.3 makes a shaft noising when under noising, how more rpms, mor
Wiring Diagrams for a 2009 Beneteau 31 Willie G at 9:57am 10.28.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/4251 I am looking for a link to a comprehensive, downloadable, wiring diagram / manual for a 2009 Oceanis
Container Ship cuts Minesweeper in two (2) Jackdaw at 9:06am 10.28.20 Ask All Sailors 30/3541
Macerator Pumps, Hunter 45 CC Jeff Jellick at 8:28am 10.28.20 Big Boats 6/1184 Has anyone replaced the 2 Macerator Pumps (Model # 18590 - 2592, 12 - volts) on a 2005 - 2010 Hunter
Hunter Legend 37.5 - Washdown pump installation Maraj at 7:48am 10.28.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/783 I am looking to install a wash downpump a on a 1993 Hunter Legend 37.5 boat as I often anchor in are
Moving My Hunter 356 to the Virgin Islands! shayes914 at 7:11am 10.28.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/838 Hi there! I am giving serious thought of moving my 2003 Hunter 356 from Grapevine, TX to St. John, V
Outhaul rigging Captain Carl at 6:54am 10.28.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2848 I have purchased a 1993 37.5 Legend. The running rigging and sails were missing. I think I have ever
cabin table catalina 22 sport Price at 5:34am 10.28.20 Ask All Sailors 3/746 Looking for source or for plans to build a cabin table that would attach on or fit over the swing ke
Fold or feather? Drinky Crow at 11:21pm 10.27.20 Racing 29/5496 Which prop offers the combination of speed and control?
What is "normal" oil consumption? SoSound at 10:46pm 10.27.20 Engines and Propulsion 18/3144 What is the rate of lubricating oil consumption for a small diesel engine? We have a Yanmar 3YM30 wi
Boarding step build (3) VisionPNW at 9:21pm 10.27.20 Ask All Sailors 35/5219 I purchased a Hunter 466 this spring and it came with a dilapidated rigid step that was made of plyw
386 salon table (1) Waltsailor at 6:03pm 10.27.20 Big Boats 4/907 Changed old shades for these blinds on my 386. Really like how they look, so much cleaner than old
Boarding Ladder for Hunter 49 BritC at 4:16pm 10.27.20 Ask All Sailors 3/889 I recently came across a Hunter 49 (2008 I think) that had two insets to accommodate a boarding ladd
Masthead flotation? Wolftree at 3:57pm 10.27.20 Ask All Sailors 16/3533 I am a new to sailing. Having just purchased a 1979 O'Day Widgeon, I am looking to make it solidly
Capri 26 interior table removal (3) John1534 at 3:35pm 10.27.20 Ask All Sailors 1/298 My wife ' I downgraded to Capri 26 from our C-320. We use English try when we eat ' are hoping to m
Another tool for battling stink and mildew. Chlorine Dioxide. Mr Fox at 10:42am 10.27.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/3415 So I had a rain water leak into one of my cars, and it got below the carpet and soaked the insulatin
Hunter 460 port forward water tank access Captain Mateo at 10:35am 10.27.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/406 Hi all, Does anyone know how to get access to the port forward fresh water tank? I can see it when o
Jib Daniel Zurgilgen at 9:27am 10.27.20 Smaller Boats 4/1024 My Hunter 19 came with a furling jib, separate from the fore stay.... What is the correct term for

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Keel bulge Jim Legere at 1:58am 10.15.24 As Dave mentioned above, it may be due to some 'inclusion' in the lead that happened during casting.
Leaking around Mast Jim Legere at 1:33am 10.15.24 The Dorade boxes are a known source of leaks if they are still in original 'factory' condition. The
Lazy Jacks ? KCofKC at 10:58pm 10.14.24 Personally I am one of those that do not like the lazy jacks for the reasons cited. . I don't like
Keel bulge c&cgal at 9:19pm 10.14.24 It is lead poured with stainless steel plate and bolts
C30 start battery recommendation dlochner at 7:05pm 10.14.24 Seven years is pretty much the end of life for a Lead Acid battery. Stay with a flooded lead acid if
Tool suggestion for grinding deep bilge areas. BAD ORCA at 6:25pm 10.14.24 What will hold the G10? It won't crush, but what is the structure under it holding this whole const
B&G Vulcan 7 and Raymarine Autopilot Integration Davidasailor26 at 6:02pm 10.14.24 Today I discovered that the boat also has a Raymarine EV-1 on the network. I guess that would expla
C30 start battery recommendation Davidasailor26 at 5:54pm 10.14.24 A group 24 will start the engine fine. A deep cycle group or 31 gives more flexibility to use it fo
C30 start battery recommendation Steve_Catalina at 4:58pm 10.14.24 pretty much any battery will work on these small engines. Your current battery lasted 7 years, you d
Its funny Friday! Ralph Johnstone at 4:47pm 10.14.24 I'm not a dermatologyst but a little Vaseline For Men would help improve the dry skin 100%. I don
Its funny Friday! Justin_NSA at 4:13pm 10.14.24 What? Is that not something we do anymore? Most of the misspellings are a result of that pesky sp
Tool suggestion for grinding deep bilge areas. dLj at 4:11pm 10.14.24 I feel like that material is crushing from the years of the keel sitting on it with tiny washers.
Tool suggestion for grinding deep bilge areas. Project_Mayhem at 4:04pm 10.14.24 If all else fails, make a hole in the side of the keel stump for better access?
C30 start battery recommendation Project_Mayhem at 4:03pm 10.14.24 MaineSail recommended a deep cycle instead of a starting battery. Tons of info on batteries and sola
Tool suggestion for grinding deep bilge areas. BAD ORCA at 2:40pm 10.14.24 I think rather than remove material for a backing plate to sit flush - that's what I think you are
C30 start battery recommendation JoeWhite at 2:35pm 10.14.24 I suspect your lead acid battery perished due to low fluid level. Do you check the fluid level every
Tool suggestion for grinding deep bilge areas. dLj at 2:32pm 10.14.24 I think rather than remove material for a backing plate to sit flush - that's what I think you are t
Its funny Friday! (1) lehighsail at 2:29pm 10.14.24 I'm not a dermatologyst but a little Vaseline For Men would help improve the dry skin 100%.
Its funny Friday! dLj at 2:25pm 10.14.24 I'm sure I've posted this before, but here's a link to "Ode to Spell Checker" - it's a riot! https:
C30 start battery recommendation lunasea6 at 2:21pm 10.14.24 I used to have two GP 27. Charged both with a solar panel left on the cockpit seats I'm in a powe

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