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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 16/6832 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 13/1825 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 7/18084 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 7/3100 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 2/1588 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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Stern tube hose Blitz at 8:05pm 02.06.21 That is what it would suggest. I did a similar thing in that the extra space (even a 1/2") allowed
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 Blitz at 8:02pm 02.06.21 FWIW; I got about ten years out of the water witch switch before acting up. By saying acting up it w
H36 Battery Charger replacement stuartsw at 7:17pm 02.06.21 I have a 2004 H36 and am looking to replace the battery charger with a newer model. I am looking f
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 SycloneDriver at 6:56pm 02.06.21 I've tried them all - including the Water Witch. The Ultima is the only one that never fails. It's
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question fred1diver at 6:44pm 02.06.21
H36 Battery Charger replacement SycloneDriver at 6:25pm 02.06.21 Check out Marinehowto.com for really great info. I would suggest a ProMariner 30.
Cargo Ship snaps in half Dr. D at 6:21pm 02.06.21 The Liberty ships were known to break in half. In the video below, a nicely done history of this de
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 CarlN at 6:16pm 02.06.21 I've tried them all - including the Water Witch. The Ultima is the only one that never fails. It's n
Bow damage repair rgranger at 6:15pm 02.06.21 if you are in Missouri, I can help you out. Oriental is in NC One of my favorite trailer sailor d
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 SycloneDriver at 6:12pm 02.06.21 A manual switch operation is all you need to clear the incidental water that collects in the bilge.
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 SycloneDriver at 6:00pm 02.06.21 One of the most reliable bilge pump switches is made by Ultra Safety Systems. They can also be conn
Bow damage repair SailingLoto at 5:03pm 02.06.21 if you are in Missouri, I can help you out.
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question jon hansen at 4:48pm 02.06.21 1114256476586029056
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question jon hansen at 4:43pm 02.06.21 "well cool off pilgrim" :poke: sajBySPeYH0 i suggest you call the raspberry Pi4 company up and as
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 Ted at 4:41pm 02.06.21 One of the most reliable bilge pump switches is made by Ultra Safety Systems. They can also be conne
Can the centerboard/keel of a Hunter 260 be removed while on the water? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:35pm 02.06.21 Sorry centerboard bracket has to come out
Pedestal table night light Beneteau 343 2007 BigEasy at 4:17pm 02.06.21 I have my Beneteau 343.. and the Pedestal table night light doesn't work. Any suggestions where to
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 kappykaplan at 4:14pm 02.06.21 have used a Water Witch switch in another boat :plus:
Stern tube hose alvy at 3:55pm 02.06.21 Thank you for all your reply's. I just ordered a new Buck Algonquin stern tube hose 1/2 " longer th
Cargo Ship snaps in half rgranger at 3:53pm 02.06.21 Weird! It is so rare that reporters get it wrong.:biggrin:

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