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Bluewater Dean at 2:03pm 10.19.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1280 I am looking to sail 461 Panama to Australia. Any thoughts on the seaworthyness of 461 for this voya
Name and such Michael7968 at 1:08pm 10.19.04 Smaller Boats 11/1113 I thought I remembered something like this before, but I can't find it in the archives.I want to f
Deck repair around partners Bwild at 12:24pm 10.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1017 Thanks, Bruce, great forum. I'm a big fan of the West System system, and have gotten great results s
Macerator Life Tony Kriz at 12:07pm 10.19.04 Big Boats 5/960 After one year of fairly heavy use, the macerator in my H326 needs replacement. What's the normal l
Bilge pump sizing Timm R at 11:48am 10.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/817 When I first bought my C-22 last winter there was no bilge pump.I bought a 500 gph and after using i
Same TV Sam Bocchicchio at 9:39am 10.19.04 Big Boats 0/782 Jeb:I also have the Sharp "Aquos" tv that is 12 volt ' comes with an adaptor. It is perfect. The
Soft spots on hull John Blue at 9:34am 10.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/2270 On my 1978 Hunter 27 I have a soft spot on the hull that was caused by too much weight on one of the
Worn Tiller Head and Shaft Steve Maynard at 9:25am 10.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1056 The tiller head and through hole on the rudder is worn. What is the best way to repair this? I was
Keel bolt torque Steve Maynard at 9:21am 10.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1035 Does anyone know the proper torque for keel bolt nuts on a fin keel Catalina 30?
How To Remove Rudder on 33.5 Cobra at 9:12am 10.19.04 Big Boats 5/1328 I want to drop the rudder of the Hunter while it's on the travel lift. (Unsure if there's enough cle
Tank Eye Mistake Brian Smith at 7:41am 10.19.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/1886 OK, In the interest of knowing when my tank was full before its contents spewed out my stanchion o
FWD bulkhead of laz Gary at 7:36am 10.19.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/894 Has anyone had to replace the forward bulkhead in the lazarette? I have problem with water leaking i
David Underwood, are you there? Dale E. Baker at 7:08am 10.19.04 The Cherubini Hunters 1/889 David.I've always admired the work you've done on Freebird. I just reviewed your bowsprit project
Repair of a water tank that is molded into the hul Skip Lucas at 7:02am 10.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1011 Ihave two water tanks that are molded into the hull that have started to leak - someplace. I believ
Winterization of fresh water system Mark Mynsberge at 6:52am 10.19.04 Big Boats 4/1026 I just winterized my water system on my Hunter 37.5. I just bought this boat and it took 19 gallons
Headsail Feeder Kevin at 6:14am 10.19.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1212 On the Profurl headstay does anyone know if there is a feeder for the track. I have an aftermarket p
sailcovers: HOW chandlery or SAILNET? chris at 5:31am 10.19.04 Ask All Sailors 10/1147 I am purchasing a new mainsail cover for my Hunter 27. The HOW chandlery and Sailnet (Air Force Sail
mast-brokencry Berto18177 at 5:27am 10.19.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/911 Y have hunter 37-cutter with broken mast.Did anybody know where y can purchase them and what abaut*
Provisional Portsmouth Rating for the H-216 Mr.Ernie at 4:38am 10.19.04 Smaller Boats 0/978 There is now a Provisional Portsmouth Handicap posted on the US Sailing web site. It is 93.5 with
Lazy Jack for a H28 Quest at 4:35am 10.19.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1093 I would like to install a set of Lazy Jacks on my Hunter 28. What is the best way to measure and in

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Survey on C310 #217 JRT at 3:51pm 02.09.21 @Grichelli we have been very fortunate to have a good clean well cared for 310 for sure. I'm glad
butyl caulking karellen at 3:50pm 02.09.21 I can't speak specifically to the 41DS, but would concur with Ralph on butyl. I love the stuff, but
1989 Catalina 22 "New Design" Bulkhead Templates? Aeolos at 3:49pm 02.09.21 I don't remember whose boat this is/was, but I always thought it was pretty cool ...
H36 Battery Charger replacement karellen at 3:46pm 02.09.21 I replaced the old charger on my 356 with a Kisae ABSO AC-1240. I have a similar battery setup with
Inflatable boat trailers? Will Gilmore at 3:45pm 02.09.21 I think an inflatable trailer is an up and coming idea. Go for it. :poke: -Will (Dragonfly)
1989 Catalina 22 "New Design" Bulkhead Templates? (1) Gene Neill at 3:44pm 02.09.21 I don't remember whose boat this is/was, but I always thought it was pretty cool ...
Has karellen at 3:36pm 02.09.21 I did this recently on my 356. You may find some of my pictures useful. https://forums.sailboatowner
3GM30F runs rough when starting jssailem at 3:35pm 02.09.21 Perhaps in replacing the Throttle cable the idle point is just a little less then it was before. The
Inflatable boat trailers? dmax at 3:23pm 02.09.21 Go aluminum if you can, so much lighter.
Silly questions on engine mount (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:07pm 02.09.21 Don't want to make things worst than it is. My greatest recurring nightmare:
Shakleton Expedition kappykaplan at 2:46pm 02.09.21 How long is it aged? It's a blended malt whiskey. I can't find anything about how long it's aged.
Shakleton Expedition shemandr at 2:30pm 02.09.21 So how was the Shakleton Whisky? I was tempted to try it but it seemed a bit dear for what may be a
Bow damage repair Project_Mayhem at 2:28pm 02.09.21 Is it necessary to do gelcote below the waterline if you use a barrier paint?
More 3D printing Ken13559 at 2:27pm 02.09.21 most 3D printers would not have long enough bed but it could be printed in sections and glued toget
Shakleton Expedition 31seahorse at 2:24pm 02.09.21 I "sailed" the tractor and the snow blower up and down the driveway today to honor today's dusting o
Yanmar 3GMF engine transmission information wanted Mike Oldak at 2:21pm 02.09.21 Shamefully put on list
Silly questions on engine mount Ken13559 at 2:17pm 02.09.21 Thank you guys. Looks like a challenging job to me. I'll take baby steps on this repair. Don't want
Advice on Getting a Boat Project_Mayhem at 2:15pm 02.09.21 O'Day 25 is a lot of boat in a smaller package. Handles high winds and waves well. Very dry cockpit
Leaking keel on a Hunter 31 ggrizzard at 2:12pm 02.09.21 My 1979 H30C came with a lead keel. I think all the early Hunters did.
Requesting some positive vibes and thoughts... Project_Mayhem at 2:09pm 02.09.21 Sounds like you'll get the check. Put it in a separate account (maybe even at a different bank) and

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