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Raritan phII in a Cherubini 33 Bob at 9:51pm 03.02.05 The Cherubini Hunters 5/983 Does anyone out there with a 77-83 H33 have a raritan PHII toilet installed in their boat? My boat i
new 1996 moorings 445 ??? Captain Jim at 2:08pm 03.02.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1073 I have just aquired a 1996 Oceanis Ex-Moorings 445.What is her hull speed. What is the average and t
Chain plates 3rd child at 12:00pm 03.02.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/954 Has anyone replaced their chain plates? I have some running rust on the starboard side plate, and th
Diesel Smell on Nylon Anchor Rhode Charlie at 11:41am 03.02.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/1320 Dear Peggie,How do you remove diesel fuel from a nylon anchor line?I keep a second anchor, chain
Leaking centerboard trunk DL Marshall at 10:58am 03.02.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/989 My recently purchased Mariner has a slow leak in the front centerboard trunk area. I plan to drop th
Waste holding tank John H12781 at 10:47am 03.02.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/836 Does anyone know how to do a visual inspection on the 340 waste holding tank, and what would we have
Hull cleaners John H12781 at 10:43am 03.02.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/705 I noted that "Gary" responded to a post about hull cleaning last year, recommending a product by the
Calling all Mac X and M owners Ramblin' Rod - Mac 26D - SeaQuell at 10:39am 03.02.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/752 There's a question directed to you on the Trailer Sailor Message Board...
Wing on Wing-Asymetric and Genoa Bill at 9:47am 03.02.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1749 Can you go wing on wing with an asymetrical spinnaker and a 153 genoa? My asymetric cannot go dead d
H37C on Ebay Gene G at 9:46am 03.02.05 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1165 There is an H37 Cutter on Ebay now. It's got damage, but at an opening bid of $3800 it might be just
"Shoot through the hull" depth transducer Rick at 9:45am 03.02.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1230 Would I be able to use one of these transducer on my Capri which has coremat as the core material in
Moving Batteries from Navigation Station slrishell at 9:33am 03.02.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/913 My husband and I are interested in moving our batteries from the Navigation Station to possibly unde
REMINDER Phil Herring at 8:48am 03.02.05 Ask All Sailors 0/965 A reminder that all sites will be down tonight from approx. 11pm to 2am Pacific time while we reloca
Alternate anchor light Jim at 7:27am 03.02.05 Ask All Sailors 10/1463 light at masthead is not working. Can one just hang, for example, a battery powered flouroscent lig
Mainsail Bill Munda at 6:58am 03.02.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/853 I'm going to need a new mainsail for my 1983 C-22.I was wondering if a sail with full battens would
Mast raising on a 23 or 25 chief14326 at 6:29am 03.02.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1047 I currently own a Catalina 30, I however previously had an O'Day 23. A friend of mine currently has
making lazyjacks Bill at 5:18am 03.02.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1362 I would like to make a set of lazyjacks for my boat. (Catalina 30) Can anyone share details of this
6061-T6 vs. 6063-T6 aluminum Seattle Scott at 2:13am 03.02.05 Ask All Sailors 17/7409 Specs for my boat call for a 17 ft spinnaker pole. Off the shelf this is at least $1,500.So I build
Convert 4 cabin 505 to 3 cabin Joe Vetrano at 2:05am 03.02.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1410 Has anyone converted a 4 cabin Beneteau 505 to a 3 cabin layout? I own a 1997 model and am consider
29.5 bimini rickster19492 at 1:51am 03.02.05 Mid-Size Boats 8/1224 Would like to have a FULL bimini for 29.5..Has anyone found a source or have one on their boat? Than

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Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 Ted at 4:41pm 02.06.21 One of the most reliable bilge pump switches is made by Ultra Safety Systems. They can also be conne
Can the centerboard/keel of a Hunter 260 be removed while on the water? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:35pm 02.06.21 Sorry centerboard bracket has to come out
Pedestal table night light Beneteau 343 2007 BigEasy at 4:17pm 02.06.21 I have my Beneteau 343.. and the Pedestal table night light doesn't work. Any suggestions where to
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 kappykaplan at 4:14pm 02.06.21 have used a Water Witch switch in another boat :plus:
Stern tube hose alvy at 3:55pm 02.06.21 Thank you for all your reply's. I just ordered a new Buck Algonquin stern tube hose 1/2 " longer th
Cargo Ship snaps in half rgranger at 3:53pm 02.06.21 Weird! It is so rare that reporters get it wrong.:biggrin:
Hunter 30. Swimming platform locker Moodymike at 3:35pm 02.06.21 Yes it is also possible for water to enter via the swim ladder brackets mounting bolts. Possible yo
Bow damage repair Capt Robbie at 3:29pm 02.06.21 after having many chips ,scratches and road rash on my boat caused by hurricane Sandy. I was told th
Cargo Ship snaps in half garymalmgren at 3:20pm 02.06.21 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/video-coastal-freighter-breaks-up-at-anchor
Cargo Ship snaps in half rgranger at 3:14pm 02.06.21 just to add a little more information, the vessel that broke in half was at anchor. Are you sure?
Cargo Ship snaps in half garymalmgren at 3:11pm 02.06.21 just to add a little more information, the vessel that broke in half was at anchor.
Sail Rigging Questions - I have never sailed - 24ft Laguna Windrose Orbweaver at 3:08pm 02.06.21 ...Is it just bad engineering or am I missing something? ... how to attach the boom to the back st
Stern tube hose dlochner at 3:04pm 02.06.21 How old is your boat? If the wear is slight, why worry about it? As the shaft wears, it weakens.
Goiot Manual Windlass rgranger at 2:57pm 02.06.21 I looked there - the only French I know is my boats name "ALLONS-Y" means "lets go" You need t
Stern tube hose rgranger at 2:52pm 02.06.21 .... I noticed a slight wear on the shaft . How old is your boat? If the wear is slight, why worry
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 Benny17441 at 2:48pm 02.06.21 A manual switch operation is all you need to clear the incidental water that collects in the bilge.
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question rgranger at 2:44pm 02.06.21 ... I cannot even recognize any of the components he is naming. :plus::facepalm:
Compass Mount for Hunter 30 (3) shaun12345 at 2:39pm 02.06.21 So far this approach is working out beautifully. Attached are some photos of the piece 1. beforehand
Goiot Manual Windlass dlochner at 1:29pm 02.06.21 the front lid of the anchor locker lid has a gap which i suppose is for the chain/rode to slide thr
Goiot Manual Windlass georgetheleo at 1:26pm 02.06.21 I looked there - the only French I know is my boats name "ALLONS-Y" means "lets go"

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