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8 Meter Info James at 3:07am 10.22.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1041 Saw for the first time a classic sailboat called an 8 Meter. Can anyone provide some info about thes
Electric Aux Don at 2:05am 10.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/895 Didn't Hunter offer a sailboat with an electric aux a few years back? I recall seeing ads for such
Should I rebuild? Ed Schenck at 1:09am 10.22.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2741 I have the original waterpump at home, a ShurFlo 225-3000X. It is vintage 1979 and has never failed
New Bern, Neuse ? ? Ed Schenck at 11:24pm 10.21.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1329 Can anyone recommend a favorite marina on the Neuse? There are several to choose from on the Relate
216 ballasting, motor size, etc. Bob Cowgill at 8:53pm 10.21.04 Smaller Boats 5/934 Hot from Lind's mouth at Hunter:1. OK to use sandbags along the centerboard trunk as ballast. No
Sailing virtues powercat at 3:38pm 10.21.04 Columbia 5/1340 I am considering purchase of a Columbia 10,7 meter sloop built 1978. Can anyone give me some experie
H260 E-Z STEER CONNECTION Vern at 2:39pm 10.21.04 Smaller Boats 10/2023 I've seen reference to a dealer installed "E-Z Steer Connection". I've not been able to locate any
Trying to identify a classic Andrew at 1:04pm 10.21.04 Ask All Sailors 3/970 I am trying to identify a boat that i came across recently it is an old wooden one that is sitting i
fresh water tank dan myers at 12:33pm 10.21.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/936 i have h28, 1989. the fresh water holding tank is located in the v berth and is built in. i recent
Has anyone ever used this product.... Dave Busby at 11:16am 10.21.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1005 for cleaning their bottoms? I'm pulling my boat in a couple of weeks, and it has a lot of crusted a
Just wondering ... Mac Bentley at 10:43am 10.21.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/835 When my 1987 h23 was brand new, was it as bright and shiny as our new nighbor, a 2004 260, is now? O
cockpit speakers stephen at 10:43am 10.21.04 Big Boats 4/861 The speakers mounted in my pedestal have cracked covers. The speakers are fine but i need new cover
high moisture readings on starboardside william at 10:42am 10.21.04 Ask An Oday Owner 6/811 I have high moisture readings below water line on starboard side. The surveyer suggested delaminatio
compass John at 10:32am 10.21.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1042 I have on my beneteau 305 two compass in the cockpitt, one to port one to starboardwhy is thatThn
Gel Coat Repair Blair Dehuff at 9:49am 10.21.04 Big Boats 1/1115 I have a C350 which is 18 months old. In the second season I discovered a small area in my gel coat
New Windows Patrick Connor at 9:31am 10.21.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/804 I am going to replace the large main cabin windows on my 1989 Cat 30. I was going to use Lexan, but
Diesel Tank Issues JohnEh at 8:01am 10.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/809 I have a 25 gallon diesel tank. I received different recommendations concerning what is best for my
Boat hauled out, now need some quick tips Mark at 7:23am 10.21.04 Ask An Oday Owner 11/993 Hi all, The dreaded time has come, the end of the sailing season here in the Great Lakes. The marin
New Bow Hardware Hugh289 at 7:08am 10.21.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1038 Among the projects now in process on "Spotted Dog" is the replacement of two ten inch bow cleats whi
Thanks for inviting me to participate Bruce Niederer at 6:21am 10.21.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/824 I would like to thank everyone who participated in the forum over the last 2 weeks. There were alot

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37 year old Catalina comes to life... BigEasy at 9:55pm 12.01.20 Nice restoration!:clap: Hope y'all enjoy the "new" boat. Just like riding a bike....will get your
Beneteau 343 to mold part off. Project_Mayhem at 9:33pm 12.01.20 Can you make a mold from the other side of the boat?
1972 Pearson 30 Parts needed Project_Mayhem at 9:27pm 12.01.20 Looks like Mass Marine has some Pearson 30 parts that might work for you. I'd give them a call to se
8.0 bulkheads Project_Mayhem at 8:52pm 12.01.20 Here's a few general tips I learned while replacing mine Stain charts at stores are not always accu
Old Nissan 2 stroke outboard parts? Project_Mayhem at 8:35pm 12.01.20 I'm with @Rich Stidger on this one. I dont recall seeing anything but a solid state ignition on this
Water heater tech question dziedzicmj at 8:31pm 12.01.20 but why would you drain the coolant from the system? If for winterisation, it i snot necessary. If y
Black porthole sealant ramoore at 8:29pm 12.01.20 I can't claim to be an expert, but I've recently used Dow 795 black to rebed 6 big windows on my 44D
Old Nissan 2 stroke outboard parts? Rich Stidger at 8:27pm 12.01.20 I believe that it has a solid state ignition. Hence there are no points. The spark is timed from t
Looking for Oday 25 Head Ports Project_Mayhem at 8:26pm 12.01.20 Looks like a Gray Port. Check the store on this forum under parts I think you just saved me from r
progressive insurance opinions Project_Mayhem at 8:14pm 12.01.20 When I called Progressive for a tow in Michigan City, MI they sent out TowboatUS. Perhaps they were
Old Nissan 2 stroke outboard parts? Project_Mayhem at 8:02pm 12.01.20 Crowleys is another good site as well
37 year old Catalina comes to life... Gene Neill at 7:38pm 12.01.20 Not half as much as we'd like. We're hoping for a good long cruise later this month, if we can get a
Old Nissan 2 stroke outboard parts? Sailor Sue at 7:23pm 12.01.20 Check out Boats.net
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? jssailem at 6:13pm 12.01.20 Questions: What do you think? Anything stand out? Pictures, if from the Sales Listing are "Marketi
Three bladed prop? jibes138 at 6:10pm 12.01.20 Your prop needs to be matched to your motor to achieve the full rated max. RPM otherwise you will be
H26 Reef configuration Joe at 6:04pm 12.01.20 Thanks Joe, and thanks for the diagram. I would lean towards a double line system as I think it wou
49 Owners and probably other large boat owners tkwhalen at 5:36pm 12.01.20 Yes sorry I mean volts not Amps My invertor kicks in automatically which is the start of the downhi
Making a mast for a sabot Slacker at 5:18pm 12.01.20 If you want a complete set of plans PM me Why not make a proper one? They are pretty simple, just
Making a mast for a sabot Slacker at 5:17pm 12.01.20 Have you ever heard of someone using a hand rail for a mast . They are almost cut to size already.
Fall Racing on Galveston Bay PaulK at 5:07pm 12.01.20 Our races are every Wednesday evening in season. The hot-shots schedule their cleanings every Wedne

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