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Hinged Mast Step and Mast Raising Kit MLB at 4:58am 04.02.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1052 I am thinking about retro-fitting the mast on my 1973 V21 with a hinged mast step so I can use a mas
Keel reinforcement lcm1947 at 4:25am 04.02.04 Mid-Size Boats 9/1852 I am going to be reinforcing my keel with 1/2 Inch X 10 inch stainless steel lag screws that I purch
Reviving dead batteries Bob F at 3:15am 04.02.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/760 My shore plug was knocked loose at some point and my 2 4D house batteries were completely drained by
Teak Roy at 2:55am 04.02.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/891 We just purchased a 1985 Hunter 31. The teak is rather dark and I would like to refinish. What are m
Bavaria 820 A. King at 2:24am 04.02.04 Ask All Sailors 3/3376 I recently purchased a 1984 Bavaria 820 (27'). This is a model that Bavaria made between 1982 to 19
Wood Treatment? Jerry Snell at 2:08am 04.02.04 Bigger Boats 3/1201 I need to refinish my exterior wood. It has turned quite gray in color and I would like to refinish
Mast rake Ken Prichard at 1:57am 04.02.04 Ask All Sailors 39/4252 I understand there is a formula for calculating mast rake.I have been unable to find it.Does anyone
water guage Allan Pursnll at 1:16am 04.02.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/833 The guage to tell me how much water is in my fresh water tank on my 2000 Hunter 340 doesn't work. I
Safe for fiberglass paint remover Mark Crociati at 1:00am 04.02.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1208 Anyone aware of a paint remover for anti-fouling that won't harm a fiberglass/gelcoat hull?Your re
Topping lift Rudy at 12:40am 04.02.04 Smaller Boats 1/1074 I have a 22 with two rear back stays and would like to add an ajustable topping lift and get rid of
Winters Sails Joe M at 12:23am 04.02.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1135 I just bought a Capri 25 and it has what appear to be a great set of sails, very very crisp and appe
Lilfelines for O'day 23' year 1973 Jim B at 11:55pm 04.01.04 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1045 I purchased a 23' 1973 O'day and the lifelines were not on the boat...I was wondering if anyone has
Anchor windlass Eli Melnick at 10:57pm 04.01.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/951 Need help. What model windlass will fit a 340? Huntermarine says that they used a Simpson Lawrence
Battery location in H 34 Geoff at 10:32pm 04.01.04 Big Boats 7/1065 I am contemplating the relocation of the two batteries on my H 34 from the bottom of the tomb in the
Cushions from Catalina Yachts! Paul at 10:30pm 04.01.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1863 Several weeks ago I ordered from Catalina Yachts a complete set of new cushions (foam and covers) fo
6 volt Battery models/brands Bob S. at 10:22pm 04.01.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1145 OK, so I have done some research and decided that 6 volt Golf Cart batteries are the way to go. I wa
Combo hatch Darren Mayes at 10:19pm 04.01.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/910 Greetings all,I was wondering if there are such things as combo hatches that already have a solar
Racing H 260 John Baumgartner at 9:46pm 04.01.04 Ask All Sailors 9/1282 I'm going down to Jacksonville Fl. ST Johns River, Mug race the first weekend in May.This racing stu
Epoxy/Fiber Glass supplies (cheap) ? Dale I at 8:53pm 04.01.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1020 I was directed to U.S. Composites yesterday and found them to be much cheaper than West for material
Black anodized railing... Mark Crociati at 11:23am 04.01.04 The Cherubini Hunters 4/985 Anyone know how I can paint the black railing on the side of my Hunter 25 1976. It is metal and pro

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Self Furling Jib kloudie1 at 8:14am 10.13.20 When the jib is unwinding, a bit of tension on the furling line will keep the line winding evenly on
Refrigeration System - Always on power or battery switched power? Bob S at 8:04am 10.13.20 We shut all DC power off except the frig/freezer. We installed a Blue Seas LVD on the frig circuit t
Refrigeration System - Always on power or battery switched power? dlochner at 7:58am 10.13.20 My fridge is connected through the battery switch and distribution panel. I leave my fridge on but
Refrigeration System - Always on power or battery switched power? Maine Sail at 7:57am 10.13.20 Yep, our sure power is not that reliable so a LVD will be installed this winter. I think my refrige
Refrigeration System - Always on power or battery switched power? FastOlson at 7:56am 10.13.20 I am almost sure that our little Isotherm fridge is supposed to shut down if the voltage drops too m
Refrigeration System - Always on power or battery switched power? dlochner at 7:54am 10.13.20 My Propane solenoid is normally switched off when not in use. Is this always on for gas monitor?
NY Winter Covering of 26d FuzzyBadger at 7:47am 10.13.20 Good to know. Thx.
Refrigeration System - Always on power or battery switched power? DArcy at 7:43am 10.13.20 You all must have very very reliable shore power or no chance of accidental (or dockmate intentiona
Refrigeration System - Always on power or battery switched power? Ward H at 7:42am 10.13.20 OK, rub it in. You're allowed. :biggrin: Of course you may find me on your doorstep some morni
H26 Center Board Line Crazy Dave Condon at 7:39am 10.13.20 @Mattywel Private message sent
Docking cleat ripped of deck in storm Crazy Dave Condon at 7:37am 10.13.20 Introduced the 18.5 and bought the last built as a former dealer. Yes to encapsulated aluminum emb
Refrigeration System - Always on power or battery switched power? smokey73 at 7:29am 10.13.20 I love it, another possible wiring project to keep me busy this winter. Winter? This is some of
Refrigeration System - Always on power or battery switched power? Ward H at 7:26am 10.13.20 @Scott T-Bird That's a very nice solution. I found it for $150, a very good price. @smokey73 Yep,
Refrigeration System - Always on power or battery switched power? smokey73 at 7:25am 10.13.20 @dlochner - lucky you. Our water temp here in the summer was 90 with an air temp of 95 or more. Th
235 gudgeon removal Crazy Dave Condon at 7:20am 10.13.20 Private message being sent
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences) Jake N Eggs at 7:19am 10.13.20 Still have to address some remaining stains on the decks, so if anyone has suggestions for that ple
H240 steering Crazy Dave Condon at 7:16am 10.13.20 The issue on a 4 hp motor is the difficulty is reaching over the transom to shift gears. I suggeste
Refrigeration System - Always on power or battery switched power? Scott T-Bird at 7:14am 10.13.20 The third position is used for the Propane solenoid/gas monitor. My Propane solenoid is normally
Refrigeration System - Always on power or battery switched power? dlochner at 7:14am 10.13.20 You all must have very very reliable shore power or no chance of accidental (or dockmate intentiona
Refrigeration System - Always on power or battery switched power? dlochner at 7:07am 10.13.20 Funny, I was thinking about the same thing. I've been leaving my switch on all the time to keep th

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