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Thermoelectric cooler All U Get at 6:59am 09.27.20 Ask All Sailors 19/2562
Winter covers - full cover vs. cockpit cover Artoes at 5:24am 09.27.20 Ask All Sailors 26/5435 We've got a 2004 Hunter 41 and cover it with a mishmash of tarps. It is time consuming and they ofte
Engine fan sgiarc at 6:33pm 09.26.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1348 What controls the engine fan on my Beneteau 461
Hunter23 Water under floor boards (2) DrKGB at 4:26pm 09.26.20 Smaller Boats 14/1549 I've have an 87 Hunter 23 and I keep finding water under the floor boards in the cabin. It seems to
Back-up Depth Sounders? Kings Gambit at 9:29am 09.26.20 Ask All Sailors 58/3639
Trailer noise Tsam at 9:28am 09.26.20 Trailer Sailors 11/1345 On a six year old Karavan trailer for a 17 ft fishing boat, one eyed slipper springed and hinged ton
Lewmar folding wheel problem - Solved! (1) Sefuller at 7:41am 09.26.20 Ask All Sailors 18/3830 The tension balls the hold the wheel together when folded have lost their elasticity and I don't see
Hunter 18.5 billwnc at 3:12am 09.26.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/729 Looking for a good used mainsail for a Hunter 18.5
Unstepping a mast 25 ft. Oday ron pate at 3:06am 09.26.20 Ask All Sailors 7/2904 How to unstep mast 25 Ft. Oday with 3 or 4 people and no crane
I have a A60 Raymarine. The question is where and how to place in my Macgregor 26S? SailorRon at 5:57pm 09.25.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/695 I have an idea of putting it on the inside of the right bulkhead with a swinging arm so I can see it
I can purchase a A60 Raymarine. The question is where and how to place in my Macgregor 26S? SailorRon at 5:57pm 09.25.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/6 I have an idea of putting it on the inside of the right bulkhead with a swinging arm so I can see it
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? SailingFree at 5:57pm 09.25.20 Ask All Sailors 66/7497 I'M CONSIDERING 2 DIFFERENT SAILBOATS....THE CAPE DORY 36 OR THE NIAGRA HINTERHOELLER 35 OR ANOTHER.
Pretty her up (2) Jackdaw at 3:29pm 09.25.20 Racing 5/1129
IOS app issues HandsOnTech at 2:20pm 09.25.20 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/664 I just downloaded the IOS app to my iPhone. It seems fairly buggy and the last update was 5 months a
Sail Number? CAT22SWTEXAS at 12:54pm 09.25.20 Catalina 22 4/901 Is my sail number part of my HIN? I know... it is on the sail dummy. I have not raised the sail si
Commodore T26 MeMelou at 10:47am 09.25.20 Ask All Sailors 5/1874 We just bought a Commodore T26 and need information on how the bilge works, where the drain and ice
Beneteau 35 cockpit leaky cooler Steveosailor at 10:36am 09.25.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/776 I have a 2016 and the center cockpit cooler/table does not have a plug; small hole and water leaks o
W21 NO POWER cdells at 10:31am 09.25.20 Engines and Propulsion 13/1613 Hello everyone, I bought a 1983 Hunter 34 earlier this year at Harrington Harbor in Maryland to lear
Miami boatshow happen or not happen??? CYQK at 9:56am 09.25.20 Ask All Sailors 2/293 Watcha think will it be a go this year?
Hunter 34 False Bildge - How can you tell if the modification was done? (3) swshogren at 9:26am 09.25.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 22/2719 How can you tell if the false bildge had been exposed or not? I recently purchased a1984 Hunter 34 a

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My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure" odaydokay at 1:26pm 10.07.24 I see all of your viewpoints, but setting the impeller and the shaft in my vice without gripping it
Are new keel hangers necessary? john renfro at 1:26pm 10.07.24 I'm getting set to drop the keel on my new to me 1976 Cat 22. I know I need the bushing but am not
Dodger and Bimini features you love? Johnb at 1:13pm 10.07.24 Handles on the outside for going forward. Easily removed center panel in the dodger for ventilation
Dodger and Bimini features you love? (1) dlochner at 1:01pm 10.07.24 Add handles to the outside of the dodger and detachable side panels.
Dodger and Bimini features you love? David W at 12:53pm 10.07.24 When I had the dodger built for my Crown 34, one of the handiest features was a little pocket, under
I find that I'm Punch Drunk. Can you help me? Johnb at 12:44pm 10.07.24 Another helpful device is a self centering drill bit for starting pilot holes. You are not alone - I
I find that I'm Punch Drunk. Can you help me? ...3TacksontheWater at 12:31pm 10.07.24 When marking holes that must line up the tool you need are called transfer punches. They come in me
My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure" Terry Cox at 12:09pm 10.07.24 Our Genset came with an Oberdorfor sea water pump. Long story short, ours requires an OEM (Onan) imp
Backstay length shemandr at 12:08pm 10.07.24 Sailboat split backstay
Backstay length shemandr at 12:07pm 10.07.24 here's a search with quite a bit of information about split backstays and rigging. There are severa
My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure" Calif. Ted at 11:52am 10.07.24 (Will keep the old one for an emergency.) Toss it, I don't think you'd really want to re-use that
I find that I'm Punch Drunk. Can you help me? David W at 11:51am 10.07.24 When marking holes that must line up the tool you need are called transfer punches. They come in met
Backstay length Tony M at 11:47am 10.07.24 Tried to post some pics, but couldn't. Can send separately if helpful.
Backstay length Tony M at 11:46am 10.07.24 Thank you for the reply. Just to let you know I am a newbie to sailing. This is my first boat. I l
My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure" Stu Jackson at 11:30am 10.07.24 Why does anyone even consider forcing something when it should be a simple slip fit? Just because i
Bow Eye ...3TacksontheWater at 11:13am 10.07.24 Trailer was deep enough. There was a slight incline between the boat and trailer which has been the
Lazarette clasp ? (1) jssailem at 11:08am 10.07.24 These might work. Not locking but fit flat Twist Latch Keeper Toggle Clamp for Case Box - 2 Pcs (Bl
My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure" Richard19068 at 10:48am 10.07.24 Interesting. Lots of people say you don't need the snap ring. I don't use it. But in your case i as
Keel bulge Ralph Johnstone at 10:25am 10.07.24 Check for composition of the keel with a magnet. Lead good. Cast iron, stay tuned.
My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure" Ralph Johnstone at 10:20am 10.07.24 Took a block of wood as buffer and tapped with hammer and it finally went to the stop. I'm wonder

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