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water pressure pump wants to run continuously wayne small at 5:15am 04.14.04 Big Boats 8/1188 My water pressure pump wants to run all of the time but deliver very little pressure to my galley si
Hunter 170 a single handed day sailor!!!!!!!!! Rob at 4:30am 04.14.04 Day Sailers 2/2044 Hunter advertises this boat as a single-handed day sailor that fits six. Is there a safe way of get
Paint or Taped Boot Stripe and Island Girl Stephen Ord at 4:17am 04.14.04 Other Sailboats 3/1335 I have taken all the vinyl boot stripe and accent stripes off my Hunter 30 (but not my vessel name w
Masthead sheaves Dale Sowinski at 3:28am 04.14.04 Big Boats 4/853 Has anyone found a replacement for the masthead sheaves on a Hunter 1995 37.5. The originals are ter
Wish me luck!!! Steve Zweigart at 2:52am 04.14.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/915 This weekend is it...will be building the "gallows" to allow me to remove the trailer from under the
Another Novice - Windlass Question Kathy at 2:52am 04.14.04 Ask All Sailors 12/1238 My smaller Hunter did not have a windlass and so we just tossed out our anchor and hauled it back in
Here's a novice question... Mark at 1:59am 04.14.04 Ask All Sailors 5/875 What does a thruhull strainer do? Whats it's purpose. Do they need to be replaced often? Response
what type of of seal is needed? bill at 12:55am 04.14.04 Smaller Boats 0/657 I have a 1986 H23. I have found a crack in the floor near the tiller. It seems to already have b
393 Stairs BILL TRIPP at 12:38am 04.14.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1222 To service engine can the stairs be removed?
Asymetrical Sail Trim Allen at 12:31am 04.14.04 Ask All Sailors 2/949 Hey Guys,Question on asymetrical sail trim: I know when to trim the sheets, but I'm not sure when
Starter Problem Greg Miles at 12:19am 04.14.04 Big Boats 5/915 My starter button is working intermittently and I am having a problem identifying why? Has anyone e
Epoxy onto polyester colin at 11:44pm 04.13.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1003 I am a real beginner around fibreglass, epoxy and polyester. I have heard that there is a problem p
Turning turtle Edwin M at 11:36pm 04.13.04 Day Sailers 4/1253 Just got this off Scuttlebut (www.sailingscuttlebutt.com), sounded pretty good so I thought I'd pass
Stainless stained... Mark at 10:57pm 04.13.04 Ask All Sailors 21/1714 Heres a easy question, what is the best product/s to use in cleaning stainless steel, stanchions, pu
adding a holding tank Donna at 4:15pm 04.13.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1573 We are installing a holding tank on a 1979 Catalina 27. Our plan is to put a system in that would in
Documents help ? Brian Cleverly at 2:50pm 04.13.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1060 I see the rules of this forum prevent me from posting a brand specific message, but seeing as how th
I need sailing help Mark Hamilton at 2:35pm 04.13.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/916 I just bought a 26x ' would like to know if there any that own one ' would be willing to help me lea
Replacing hot water heater Sanders LaMont at 2:26pm 04.13.04 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1245 I need suggestions on the problem of removing an old hot water heater, and getting a new one in plac
Mast raising system Cobberdon at 1:51pm 04.13.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1062 I have bought a 26D 1988 and it has no mast raising system. What's the answer please. Can you buy
My yacht is cracked! Mark at 12:35pm 04.13.04 Smaller Boats 8/770 I wonder if anyone else has this problem if indeed it is a problem??At the weekend I was looking fo

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Mainsail for 36 Lancer SFS at 4:51pm 10.18.20 1) Where are you now? (Shipping to international locations can be steep.) 2) When are you leaving th
iMarine USA Review Davidasailor26 at 4:50pm 10.18.20 I got a replacement paddle wheel for an Airmar transducer from them. No problems. Never had the oppo
pressure switch fail? Ken Cross at 4:45pm 10.18.20 From your description it sounds like your pump continues to run after the pressure is up. This certa
Catalina 27 wanted Nipissing Sailor at 4:28pm 10.18.20 This forum does not sail boats. Anyone who tries to sell a boat here will be immediately banned for
Catalina 27 wanted Nipissing Sailor at 4:26pm 10.18.20 Welcome to the forum!! Did not see any for sale near you. If you are willing to travel you can fi
Documentation versus State Registration Don S/V ILLusion at 4:08pm 10.18.20 Actually federal law prohibits putting state numbers on documented vessels, so it's the same everyw
Battery Charger seems to drain the battery? HandsOnTech at 3:58pm 10.18.20 Double check the polarity of all the connections.
P42 Bimini/Dodger Upgrade to Solar (1) HandsOnTech at 3:51pm 10.18.20
Documentation versus State Registration Capt jgw at 3:49pm 10.18.20 Documentation also enables liens to be traced more easily, making it easier to sell the boat when t
Documentation versus State Registration berner73 at 3:41pm 10.18.20 Not specific to FL, but this is a recent thread related to your question. Suggest you do a search h
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing kappykaplan at 3:40pm 10.18.20 @JamesG161 , isn't it VHF? :stir:
Documentation versus State Registration PaulK at 3:35pm 10.18.20 Documentation also enables liens to be traced more easily, making it easier to sell the boat when th
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing JamesG161 at 3:28pm 10.18.20 It is to the port side of the helm station. What is it used for? Remote microphone connection for
Drop-in Lithium batteries Maine Sail at 3:22pm 10.18.20 I'm not one to jump on new technology right away, to prevent having problems which may not have ari
Awful Lonely Over Here In This Neck of The Woods Terry Cox at 3:22pm 10.18.20 Terry As you know the saying, diesels only stop if they lack 1 air or 2 fuel. Agree, Don. Some ex
Winter Projects Michael Davis at 3:18pm 10.18.20 Wow. 25KW is pretty hefty. Looks big enough to run Lasqueti. Well.....at least the pub!
Customs Decal Renewal Time Terry Cox at 3:17pm 10.18.20 Ditto. I'll wait until I return from crossing the border. No sense throwing money away. Oops! Iron
Documentation versus State Registration Terry Cox at 3:12pm 10.18.20 Our State requires registration regardless. It makes some sense to document your vessel with the Coa
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 2:52pm 10.18.20 Congratulations on your boat and welcome to the group. I hope you love yours as much as we love Smit
Hunter Legend - New owner saying hi JamesG161 at 2:46pm 10.18.20 dodger are really hard to see through. Another link on dodger window cleaning. Vinyl, last chance

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