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No photo with my question Mary15473 at 12:26am 11.07.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/882 Twice I submitted a question about deck hardware on our Hunter 290. I attached a photo of the hardw
Stuffing box John at 10:53pm 11.06.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1186 Hello,Anyone ever used the dripless packing from Fort Lauderdale, I heard this stuff keeps the bil
Vetus Engines? Royce at 10:28pm 11.06.04 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1567 Bob, Congratulations on your boat purchase. I've had a 76 h30 for the last 12 years. I too was fac
replacing the keel bolt cat.22 1981 judy at 7:21pm 11.06.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/895 so we sailed lake erie and now have the boat on a trailor,of course we new we would have to replace
Engine controls Bud at 6:12pm 11.06.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1269 Can anyone point me to where I might obtain a 1981 Atomic 4 cluth cable for a C30. Or a suitable rep
Best for shallow crossing Tip Thienes at 5:49pm 11.06.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1134 In order to get to the Intercostal I have cross the shallow Laguna Madre just West of the bridge to
Advice on first boat Mark at 3:09pm 11.06.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1132 I am looking to purchase my first sailboat. I am a complete novice and plan to trailer the boat rat
keel wanted Bob Williams at 11:41am 11.06.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/953 I lost the swing keel on my MacGregor Venture 21. Does anyone out there know where I could get a rep
Freedom 20 Inverter David Ochoa at 11:18am 11.06.04 Big Boats 2/882 My 1997 H376 has a Freedom 20 Inverter with display panel, not sure if it was standard equipment on
HC50 and ebay John McWilliams at 9:42am 11.06.04 Big Boats 1/964 I was out of town on business and miss the final days of the HC50 auction on ebay. Does anybody kno
Catalina 30 buckling at aft lower shroud Steve at 9:14am 11.06.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1351 I am looking at purchasing a 1978 Catalina 30. Apparently the owner tightened the aft lower shrouds
Trapped on The Wrong Side of the LM Tip Thienes at 8:46am 11.06.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/977 I need help. I have to navigate a shallow channel to get to the Intercostal. I am talking about as
H26 Trailer Tongue Hose Pat Adam at 8:04am 11.06.04 Smaller Boats 2/886 I've posted an update to the trailer tongue brake hose I had to replace (again) in the project/photo
Replacement plexiglass hatch - Come in Mark Major Wanderer138 at 12:58pm 08.17.04 Smaller Boats 6/1207 Thanks Mark I really appreciate the info. In your list of travels you forgot to include the trip do
Info on replacement electric head Don at 7:23am 11.06.04 Big Boats 3/878 The Admiral has ordered replacement of the manual heads.Anyone have any advice or experience replac
Butane stove replacement ruedi ross at 7:17am 11.06.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/872 I have a 260 with a single burner butane stove. Is there any way to convert it to propane? Does anyo
satellite radio william at 6:10am 11.06.04 Ask All Sailors 15/1730 I'm interested in installing a satellite radio to listen to music and sports. Has anyone tried one o
Hunter 216 Opie at 5:45am 11.06.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/787 Any comments on the new 216? Value? Sailing fun? Comfort?Thanks.
Demise of the Hunter 260 crazy Dave at 5:22am 11.06.04 Smaller Boats 10/1084 This past Wednesday, the very last 260 came to my yard which is for sale. It was befitting that thi
rusting anchor chain Frederick15832 at 5:07am 11.06.04 Big Boats 6/1785 After 6 years my galvanized anchor chain start to rust.Is this normal? Does it weaken the strength?

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Engine inspections amd analysis (1) sail sfbay at 7:46am 02.18.21 Congratulations on your first sailboat!! The engine survey is typical and indicates the engine is i
Beneteau 343 head rebuild question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:42am 02.18.21 First, don't rebuild a Jabsco manual toilet...replace the pump instead. A new pump will only cost yo
Engine Reports FBD at 7:35am 02.18.21 Thank you semperavanti The mechanic said the same Thing about testing the oils less the elbow part.
Engine Reports SEMPERAVANTI41 at 7:32am 02.18.21 As we speak my Fischer Panda generator with a Kuboda diesel has had the head removed as it had faile
Now I know why.... Parsons at 7:23am 02.18.21 That's why they call them "slips"? How's the Great Texas Freeze hitting you guys? Still racing?
Engine Reports FBD at 7:14am 02.18.21
Now I know why.... Marmalade at 7:14am 02.18.21
Now I know why.... Michael Davis at 7:12am 02.18.21 But remember there's always a flip side, you don't have to worry about ice for your drinks Think I
Now I know why.... captcoho at 7:09am 02.18.21 .... the slips abutting the seawall were 1/2 price..... nks
Engine Reports JamesG161 at 7:02am 02.18.21 This is my Pencil Zinc, my size is E-0 Engine Zinc Anodes (Complete) - Specifications & Cross Refere
1976 Santana 21ft LeeandRick at 7:00am 02.18.21 In this PDF they discuss the keel pin on page 10 https://www.sailnet.com/attachments/schock-santan
solar (1) thinwater at 6:51am 02.18.21 50 watts is plenty. My boat is very similar and I have had this system for 5 years. Very simple and
Marine Plywood? Whatfiero1 at 6:48am 02.18.21 Will Corian support itself over the span
Broken Seacock Handle Eleven at 6:41am 02.18.21 So I was told all the thru hulls of this boat were replaced early last year. The survey done a coupl
Engine Reports FBD at 6:33am 02.18.21 Thank you Jim. I will call today.
Engine Reports JamesG161 at 6:22am 02.18.21 I did notice your Kohler Genset check out. I have the same Genset. The check list did NOT include
Be Aware of Documentation web sites! dlochner at 6:13am 02.18.21 Recently I have had some dealings with the Documentation office about a confusing transfer of owners
Engine Reports FBD at 6:11am 02.18.21 Thank you Dlochner. That was helpful.
Thru hull question jibes138 at 6:04am 02.18.21 Sasafil, take the time and do it right. Either get a real seacock or use a flanged adapter for your
Broken Seacock Handle (1) JamesG161 at 6:04am 02.18.21 My boat is on the Hard for other reasons, but I am changing all of my thru Hull valves to this newes

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