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Elec. connections for kicker motor Brian at 7:36am 10.20.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1116 I just bought a Nissan 8 hp 4 stroke with electric start. I am going to take the motor off the boat
Cure for Chalky gelcoat? Robert Tuten at 7:28am 10.20.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 16/6829 I own a 12 year old boat. The fiberglass is getting chalky and probably needs to be painted. An "o
Alternator for a 1992 Perkins Diesel Herb Parsons at 5:50am 10.20.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1127 I have a 1971 Coronado 35 that was repowered (before I bought it) with a 1992 Perkins 30 HP diesel.
Polar Diagram for Hunter 33.5 Jim Wolfe at 4:06am 10.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/1381 Does anyone have a polar diagram for a 33.5 (1994) that they would be willing to share?I know I ca
Replacing H31 Lifelines Rick J at 4:04am 10.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 13/1819 Hello all. I've been procrastinating for long enough, so this month I'm going to replace the lifeli
Crack aft of keel Randy Burns at 2:31am 10.20.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1195 Bruce,I have a crack in my Hunter 27 aft of my keel, from flexing, that is about 3" long through al
Have 150% Genoa, Need Jib Smokey at 12:26am 10.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/820 Hello- We have a Hunter 27 with a 150% Genoa. This does not make sense for new sailers on winds of L
Jib sheet on H260 Kevin13821 at 12:26am 10.20.04 Smaller Boats 5/1405 When I wrap the jibsheet around the winch, the line pops up ' out of the cam cleat. Did Hunter forg
Center board Bob at 11:44pm 10.19.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1160 Need to replace the line that lifts and lowers the centerboard on a 19 2 Oday. Has anyone had the op
Sailboat Cruise Stories Wanted Opie at 11:02pm 10.19.04 Ask All Sailors 10/1179 My wife and I have only sailed once, on a calm day in Oriental, and we liked it. We are reaching re
Has anyone used Durabak ? Tammy at 10:46pm 10.19.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/902 I am thinking of using Durabak for non-skid on the decks of my H30. Has anyone used this product or
What about Seidelmann sail boats Bill at 10:38pm 10.19.04 Ask All Sailors 7/18083 Can anyone tell me about the Seidelmann company. I have a chance to buy one, but i am finding it ver
Rubberized keel Keymastr at 8:56pm 10.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/863 Has anyone looked into coatinf the keelor even the bottom with the rubberizing compoud used in truc
Shrouds and Chainplate Leaks Patrick at 8:29pm 10.19.04 Big Boats 2/1153 I have a Catalina 400 MKII that is 5 years old. It has developed a small leak where the shroud attac
Learn to winterize Ron at 8:16pm 10.19.04 Big Boats 11/1160 I have recently purchased a 410 and I am thinking whether to have the boat yard winterize the boat f
Wall Covering for a Cabin Refit Al at 3:44pm 10.19.04 Ask All Sailors 7/3098 I've got a 25'fiberglass boat that needs a replacement of the old original cloth/foam hull covers.
boom vang myron young at 2:56pm 10.19.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/827 I just bought a 1981 Macgregor 21. the boom has an eye half way back for the boom vang, but there is
Topside water leaks Stephen Paul at 2:27pm 10.19.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/932 Hello, I have a 1994 MacGregor 26 S I think it is an S for "swing Keel". I have enjoyed the boat but
Oday 25 cushions Ted Kaperonis at 2:24pm 10.19.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1587 I recently took ownershbip of an Oday 25. When the main berth base is pulled out, I do not know whe
Bluewater Dean at 2:03pm 10.19.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1278 I am looking to sail 461 Panama to Australia. Any thoughts on the seaworthyness of 461 for this voya

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Goiot Manual Windlass rgranger at 2:57pm 02.06.21 I looked there - the only French I know is my boats name "ALLONS-Y" means "lets go" You need t
Stern tube hose rgranger at 2:52pm 02.06.21 .... I noticed a slight wear on the shaft . How old is your boat? If the wear is slight, why worry
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 Benny17441 at 2:48pm 02.06.21 A manual switch operation is all you need to clear the incidental water that collects in the bilge.
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question rgranger at 2:44pm 02.06.21 ... I cannot even recognize any of the components he is naming. :plus::facepalm:
Compass Mount for Hunter 30 (3) shaun12345 at 2:39pm 02.06.21 So far this approach is working out beautifully. Attached are some photos of the piece 1. beforehand
Goiot Manual Windlass dlochner at 1:29pm 02.06.21 the front lid of the anchor locker lid has a gap which i suppose is for the chain/rode to slide thr
Goiot Manual Windlass georgetheleo at 1:26pm 02.06.21 I looked there - the only French I know is my boats name "ALLONS-Y" means "lets go"
Goiot Manual Windlass jssailem at 1:24pm 02.06.21 Your answer might be found in these links... How is your French? http://goiot-systems.com/en/support
Goiot Manual Windlass kappykaplan at 1:21pm 02.06.21 How about some photos? :beer:
Goiot Manual Windlass Rick486 at 1:21pm 02.06.21 I owned one of those years ago. My wife hated it so I replaced it with an Ideal electric windlass. T
Bow damage repair Chris Carpenter at 1:13pm 02.06.21 Thanks! I will try to get some picture posted. I plan on feathering out the broken gel coat and re
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question DArcy at 1:11pm 02.06.21 I wouldn't get too wound up about unsolicited advice around here, although you did ask about anythin
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question BarryL at 12:59pm 02.06.21 OK. I'm moving on.
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch ggrizzard at 12:52pm 02.06.21 They may be the attachment points for a "Wheel Pilot". Over time they wear out and are discarded/st
Bow damage repair Don S/V ILLusion at 12:31pm 02.06.21 Some pictures may help get some reliable advice. Generally, if the damage is in the glass, grind it
Bow damage repair dlochner at 12:29pm 02.06.21 Use gelcoat to seal the underlying fiberglass. After that a little barrier coat and then bottom pain
Cargo Ship snaps in half JohnShannon at 12:24pm 02.06.21 Benefit of the DSC radio, is it will keep its head even as you lose yours, and put out a good positi
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question sailormanbigd at 12:04pm 02.06.21 Geez! First off its not my first sailboat! @nd it comes with great sail inventory. If you can't addr
Stern tube hose JoeWhite at 12:03pm 02.06.21 Delochner has a good point. If the hose is longer it will twist easier and potentially ki prematurel
Beneteau F42 Traveller Removal Michael Davis at 12:03pm 02.06.21

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