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Paint the winch Capt'n Bob at 2:58pm 03.17.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1285 Ben,I am in the early spring cleaning or is it the winter soak of the winches and I was thinking.
Sensor on the Forward Holding Tank on my H410 Chuck at 2:01pm 03.17.05 Big Boats 4/874 The tank indicator for my forward holding tank was always showing full. Apparently the element that'
cabin cushions Maria at 1:24pm 03.17.05 Big Boats 4/880 We're planning to replace the interior cushions for our Hunter 34. There used to be a company based
Whisker pole or spinaker Wendell at 1:06pm 03.17.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/1769 Which do you find more functional, whisker pole or spinaker?
Leaky windows Bert Lams at 1:03pm 03.17.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/883 I have a very nice 1982 Catalina 27 well cared for by its two preciou owners. The windows have begun
Yanmar oil pan gasket replacement? Don at 11:18am 03.17.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1244 I have ordered a new oil pan gasket for my yanmar. Does anyone know what the recommendation is as f
Lewmar Portlights Swimmer at 10:45am 03.17.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/729 I am very likely going to replace my curent dilapidated port lights with Lewmars and would appreciat
Autopilot Richardstj at 9:22am 03.17.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1314 Ok need an opinion....What make/model of autopilot would you use on a 32ft. Sloop? Thanks
shaft alignment? Bob at 9:16am 03.17.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1076 Does anyone know of a website, which explains the proper way to align a shaft without buying a milli
what autopilot for Cal 44? Mark at 9:13am 03.17.05 Ask All Sailors 0/953 Wanting recommendations for an autopilot for a Cal 44. Been told to go with linear 2 but am curious
O'Day 34/35 Refrigeration Member 66616 at 8:30am 03.17.05 Bigger Boats 1/1347 I am considering adding refrigeration to my boat and have gotten much advice. What I need is experie
Speaking of Overheating, any prevention? rfrye1 at 8:27am 03.17.05 Ask All Sailors 5/950 After reading the posts in trying to solve Mr Marvel's overheating Yanmar. Is there some type of pre
Miami/Ft Laud to Abacos 5/28/05 Member 66616 at 8:23am 03.17.05 Destinations 0/1620 We are planning a cruise to the Abacos leaving Saturday May 28, 2005 and returning by Saturday June
Chesapeake Sailing Times Blue Magoo at 7:02am 03.17.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1017 My husband and I just purchased a Hunter 25 and must move it from Sandy Point State Park to Middle R
Davis mark 25 manual Reudi Ross at 6:54am 03.17.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1362 Does anyone know where I can download a manual for the Davis mark 25 sextant? I looked on the davis
Hunter 23.5 rudder parts question Captain Bob at 6:49am 03.17.05 Smaller Boats 6/1534 I am fixing a ding on my rudder and I noticed that the two flat plastic or nylon bushings for the ti
winch post help kingprawn at 6:34am 03.17.05 Trailer Sailors 12/2345 I went out to sand some rust off of my winch post to repaint it, and suddenly I could see right thro
Nautical Charts BOB at 6:32am 03.17.05 Big Boats 2/1025 Does anyone have the conversion of a United States chart in miles or nautical miles? Example: 1/4"
Nautical Charts BOB at 6:31am 03.17.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/925 Does anyone have the conversion of a United States chart in miles or nautical miles? Example: 1/4"
St. Johns' Trip -- Did you make it Michael7968 at 6:03am 03.17.05 Smaller Boats 3/862 I can't remember who it was (and I'm too lazy to search).Did the person who was going to cruise th

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Oversized temperature-sensor lugs on battery terminals? AaronD at 9:16am 03.22.21 I was mostly offline for a few days. Coming back, I see nobody has offered a credible reason why the
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad? JamesG161 at 9:13am 03.22.21 Most Brokers are part of a Multiple Listing Service. Pick one to find who has a Boat's Listing as a
Shaft packing (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 03.22.21 Boat is a 450 with 1 inch shaft in water so Shouldn't that be 1-1/4" as per @sail sfbay 's drawin
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad? Prairie Virgin Sailor at 9:03am 03.22.21 Really ?? Well now I feel it's personal (smile). Interesting???
Why is America so disinterested in racing? shemandr at 9:00am 03.22.21 Maybe the question should be "Why is sailboat racing so popular in France, or New Zealand?"
Why is America so disinterested in racing? (1) jon hansen at 8:54am 03.22.21 first, you'd prolly want to own a race boat
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad? JohnShannon at 8:54am 03.22.21 I bought half my boats through Yachtworld. I did not share your experience, maybe it is the Covid
My new Hunter 456 and adding a washer dryer FBD at 8:44am 03.22.21 My 456 is already set up for one I believe had one. My problem is cabinet depth. I think, at the bas
Keel assessment markwbird at 8:40am 03.22.21 Iron Keel? That's not bad. the real questions is: what do the keel bolts look like. Haul it out,
Why is America so disinterested in racing? markwbird at 8:37am 03.22.21 Outdoor activities in general have been declining cause of the internet and technology. As for spec
Shaft packing (1) sail sfbay at 8:30am 03.22.21 From the owner's manual: https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/export/Owners-Manuals/450_owners_
Shaft packing Don S/V ILLusion at 8:26am 03.22.21
Why is America so disinterested in racing? Scott T-Bird at 8:21am 03.22.21 Hello, Personally I really enjoy sailboat racing. I race casually on my boat and more seriously on
Removing very old thru hull xducers wdonovan at 8:00am 03.22.21 New xducer same dia as old one. I am skeptical heat will travel down plastic far enough to help. The
H310 - Where does anchor locker drain? wdonovan at 7:54am 03.22.21 Turns out there is no pipe connector on the lower drain. locker is sealed directly to the outer hull
1980 Hunter 30 Prop Shaft Diameter? Dalliance at 7:43am 03.22.21
Keel assessment JBird at 7:25am 03.22.21 Its a 1985 hunter 25.5 shoal draft
Shaft and reduction gear FBD at 7:21am 03.22.21 Yes they are the same boat amd they are great boats. Of course I am a little partial! Will that give
Scrub the bottom-paint or leave it be ? Meriachee at 7:11am 03.22.21 There is one upside to Covid, few of the staff will be returning, so we're probably safe. Best to g
PSS DRIPLESS question JamesG161 at 7:11am 03.22.21 Have used the unvented one for decades. You better keep it then. All new PYI shaft seals are Vente

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