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Bilge pump breaker button Mike at 1:04am 11.10.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/922 I'm a new owner of a '96 P42. My breakerpanel has a bilge switch and a small yellowbutton above th
Adding a Pole for Jib/Genoa Kevin Bladsacker at 1:02am 11.10.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/778 Has anyone added a downwind pole to a 27-2 (not Cherubini) or perhaps bought one with a pole? We'd
Grampian 26 Sail Ken at 12:47am 11.10.04 Grampian 10/5759 Thanks jimq26 for the reply in rigging problems about my Grampian Classic 22. Here's another questio
Charting software - which is best ian19147 at 12:35am 11.10.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1015 We want to use a laptop to do our route planning in the Caribbean. Which software package and which
Crack in C22 Cockpit Sole (Floor) Dick of Sylvan at 11:40pm 11.09.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/941 My 1974 C22 has a fine-line crack across the floor of the cockpit. Its had it for years, but up unt
Hatch Lleaking Darrell at 11:36pm 11.09.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1224 I just bought a 1985 Beneteau First 42.1: all the opening hatches leak. Does anyone know who made t
mast step Frank15180 at 11:25pm 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/995 I need to remove and rebed the plate my mast is stepped on. I intend to use the polysulfide caulk pu
Transom Seat Refinishing Calaloo at 10:58pm 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1699 I have a Hunter 310 and need to refinish the teak slots on the transom seats. I would like to paint
spreader brackets bryan at 8:17pm 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1102 One of my spreaders was damaged durring the last hurricane and needs to be replaced. All I really ne
Anchor holding sail with no backstay? Bob Cowgill at 8:03pm 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1260 I wish to add an anchor holding sail to my Hunter 216, but it has no backstay.Could I just hank one
Shrinkwrap...Is it worth it? Paul8753 at 7:45pm 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 13/1609 $500.00 each fall. Seems like a lot of money, but is it worth it? My boat will be protected with a b
swing keel vibration mojobear at 2:41pm 11.09.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1312 I just purchased my 1976 Catalina Swing Keel, and my first solo with her was in moderate winds 10-15
Best location for Magnetic sensor-Autohelm H34 Jim Oursler at 2:37pm 11.09.04 Big Boats 7/823 So where do you mount the magnetic sensor for best overall performance of the Ray Marine/Raytheon 40
Collar Zincs Jerry Purdy at 12:51pm 11.09.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1296 Does any one have a source of suplly for thin (approzimately 1/2" thick), 25 mm shaft collar zincs?
Transom seat Catalina wolf at 11:43am 11.09.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/954 On a newer Catalina where do you put the transom seat. Is there a system like the Hunter available?
Looking for a boat for TransAtlantic sail! ling at 11:30am 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 20/2372 I made a post 10 days ago. I'm looking for a second-hand boat for TransAtlantic sail maybe even arou
My first Catalina! Jr Mell at 11:09am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1085 Hi everyone. I am new to this forum. I did (and still do but am trying to sell) a 23' O'day. I just
Thoughts about a solar battery charger Rick at 10:32am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/889 Im thinking about getting a solar battery charger for my boat. Anyone have any thoughts pro or con v
Remote control placement Michael7968 at 8:53am 11.09.04 Smaller Boats 8/933 Ok, I have ordered my remote control for my motor -- will be in some time this week. I would love
new non skid surface Taylor at 8:46am 11.09.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/922 Hello all, I am going to redo my 30 year old non skid using a high build primer and sand then the 2

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Cracked and Warped Headliner, leaks along cabin side? Tally Ho at 5:06pm 01.12.21 Hello All, I'm interested in purchasing a Cat 30, but am concerned about two issues. First in t
Hunter Vision 32 1989 sail sfbay at 5:04pm 01.12.21 You might find these threads on the same subject helpful: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads
Conditioning new batteries. Stu Jackson at 4:56pm 01.12.21 There are probably a gazillion boats with 6V banks in series/parallel. I read a TON of boating webs
Battery location H31' (83-87) Tally Ho at 4:56pm 01.12.21 My PO turned the foot well under the nav table into a battery box. I have two group 31 flooded batt
Victron Smart Battery Shunt jssailem at 4:50pm 01.12.21 Thank you. Hoping that I will get to the boat by February so I can install the Balmer SG200 hardware
H26 Proposed Reef Configuration CaptainRan at 4:28pm 01.12.21 My outhaul goes about 3/4ths forward along the boom to a cleat. Actually, I'm askin' anyone who care
Conditioning new batteries. heritage at 4:21pm 01.12.21 Couldn't you parallel the two batteries for a few days and let them settle to the same voltages. Th
Beneteau 373 Single Handing Tally Ho at 4:14pm 01.12.21 Like @JRacer,I have long leads on my traveller lines, so I can stretch them out on the cockpit seats
Conditioning new batteries. BAD ORCA at 3:27pm 01.12.21 ProCharge Ultra is a 12V charger not 6V... You'll need a 6V charger or a bench top power supply wit
Conditioning new batteries. Maine Sail at 3:20pm 01.12.21 ProCharge Ultra is a 12V charger not 6V... You'll need a 6V charger or a bench top power supply with
Victron Smart Battery Shunt Maine Sail at 3:13pm 01.12.21 Thank you. Has Balmar resolved the data issue regarding the SG200 that plagued them when first on t
Does anyone know of a tool sold to help re attaching "lift the dot" fittings on my dodger? Rick486 at 3:10pm 01.12.21 Sorry guys- i was misunderstood- i want a tool that will help me pull the female onto the male post
Conditioning new batteries. BAD ORCA at 3:09pm 01.12.21 Very interesting...thank you. One of the batteries is resting at 6.32 and the other at 6.37 volts r
H26 Proposed Reef Configuration justsomeguy at 3:04pm 01.12.21 By the way, does your outhaul go to the mast and then all the way back to the cockpit? My outhaul
Hunter 38 goes to Poland - new happy owner on the forum Ralph Johnstone at 2:48pm 01.12.21 I am also wondering what else I need to improve before I set off on a 1200 NM cruise from Cosshaven
Conditioning new batteries. Maine Sail at 2:38pm 01.12.21 What is more critical is to make sure both batteries are at the same SoC before wiring them in serie
Does anyone know of a tool sold to help re attaching "lift the dot" fittings on my dodger? kenvail at 2:29pm 01.12.21 Sorry guys- i was misunderstood- i want a tool that will help me pull the female onto the male post
Hunter 38 goes to Poland - new happy owner on the forum Parsons at 2:17pm 01.12.21 Congratulations, and welcome. You have a very pretty new toy! Sounds like you have a great deal of
ACP COMPOSTION Crazy Dave Condon at 2:16pm 01.12.21 Thank you all for responding. I really appreciate this. Now for a response from petit paints what
New Owner O'Day 23 sreidvt at 2:11pm 01.12.21

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