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oday 34 panel settings Swaney at 7:26am 07.28.20 Ask All Sailors 6/465 I am new to my 34 oday. Could someone please explain what the panel selection difference between-Al
Inspecting the hull/ballast tank and looking for a trailer for a Hunter 23.5. Dfed at 5:33am 07.28.20 Smaller Boats 12/1060 My Hunter 23.5 was hit by a runaway boat in the storage yard. The boat is probably repairable, but
A woman was killed in an apparent shark attack on the coast of Maine. Makes me think of Pogies, thick as clouds of locusts? TomY at 4:08am 07.28.20 Ask All Sailors 14/1263 As the Gulf of Maine warms up faster than 99% of the world's oceans, things change. In the last few
New Furling Main Sail sail sfbay at 7:02pm 07.27.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/573 After 15 years planning to purchase a new furling main and head sail for my Hunter 46. In the past
GENOA SHACKLE thetone at 6:05pm 07.27.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/647 I have a 1990 Beneteau 35s5 with the roller furling barrel that sits below the deck. I need the shac
Interior wood trim repair or other ideas (3) forbin at 5:46pm 07.27.20 Pacific North West Cruisers 16/1617
Hoses and antifreeze Roasten at 5:06pm 07.27.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/865 Hi new user here. I recently purchased my first boat with a head on it. Researched many past posts
Hunter fuel monitor (2) take.yvr at 4:27pm 07.27.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/3398 Hi, British Columbia relaxed restrictions set in place to control COVID-19 and residents were allow
I want to charge a 12v battery with a 12v battery so I can have 12v Project_Mayhem at 3:54pm 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 19/2417 I use a trolling motor on my dinghy because it's fun. I typically use a small 7 amp gel cell because
Legend 37.5 upholstery. Jrtauber at 3:44pm 07.27.20 Big Boats 1/422 Stained a cabin seat cushion on my 37.5/legend. Has a zipper to remove beige cotton cover. Does any
Jelly fish are dying to keep me hot Tim Mills at 12:57pm 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 6/1030 So I am at a new-to-me marina this summer and WOW the jelly fish are a massive headache. They are ev
Shurflo wrench - sea strainer Tim Mills at 11:56am 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 8/1642 Does anyone know of there is a tool made just for unscrewing the clear Shurflow raw water strainer b
Handle sticks Alansails at 11:36am 07.27.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/935 On my friends Capri 26 he states his handle sticks pushing down to flush, I told him make sure he is
AC/LO on aft cabin AC unit Dr. D at 11:21am 07.27.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/514 My boat has two AC/Heat units, one in the main cabin and one in the aft cabin. Both are Dometic 16k
C&C 27 Mark 5 bow pulpit RitSim at 11:17am 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 2/304 A friend has a damaged bow pulpit from the boat blowing over on the hard in his yard. The shippi g
Just a quick hardware swap he said...... (5) pclarksurf at 10:50am 07.27.20 Catalina 22 10/1272 Not that I needed to be reminded that a 47 year old boat invents new and unique ways to keep me busy
Forward hatch '87 Hunter 28.5 Baydragonfly at 10:00am 07.27.20 Parts Search 7/1204 My well-meaning brother-in-law stepped on the hatch and broke a hinge...can't just replace the hinge
Yanmar YSB-12 Start Problems (1) solesurchin at 9:42am 07.27.20 Engines and Propulsion 6/3047 Hi All, I sail a Miura, a 31' South African built boat form 1975. My dream boat, solid and capable
Zodiac raft parts source odaydokay at 9:35am 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 10/820 Having trouble locating a replacement piece of braided poly cord. You know, the two that run along
VP MD7B waterpump Renegade135 at 9:14am 07.27.20 Engines and Propulsion 4/675 Trying to keep my 40 year old Volvo alive.. the water pump is leaking where it bolts to the case, on

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Lubricating outhaul car/track dlochner at 6:24pm 09.21.24 Any lube will just attract dirt and salt. Give the track a good cleaning and maybe a little light wa
Would loose outhaul lead to weather helm? Davidasailor26 at 6:19pm 09.21.24 Flattening the main can definitely reduce weather helm. A looser outhaul tends to power the sail up,
Hunter 376 holding tank discharge jssailem at 5:52pm 09.21.24 When looking for your Holding Tank outlets, start at the holding tank and follow the hoses. If your
Non skid hairline cracks jssailem at 5:46pm 09.21.24 :plus: Researching the info on BoatworksToday.com. Is well worth the time.
Non skid hairline cracks azambella at 5:31pm 09.21.24 You need to check out Boatworks today on youtube. He did an episode on making a mold on your nonskid
First galley mod.... Terry Cox at 5:31pm 09.21.24 put up a shelf Hi Rich. Nice idea. If I were doing it, I would cut the vertical SS post and instal
Angled Engine Control Enclosure BAD ORCA at 5:30pm 09.21.24 ACDC Marine is telling me that those enclosures are custom fabricated from Plexiglass. The picture
First galley mod.... DaveJ at 5:29pm 09.21.24
My rudder broke off smokey73 at 5:26pm 09.21.24 Did you talk to Foss Foam in Florida? The one in Florida website is called newrudders.com I think t
Starter motor burned up? heritage at 4:55pm 09.21.24 You might consider fusing your start battery to prevent any severe meltdowns of the starter, solenoi
Upgrading and Bedding Chainplates Ralph Johnstone at 4:24pm 09.21.24 Don't know what the temperatures are like in your neighbourhood but you want the Bed-It to be a litt
Upgrading and Bedding Chainplates Gene Neill at 4:13pm 09.21.24 That is totally normal. It's not really possible to use too much tape. You are doing it perfectly. T
Hunter Legend 35 Ice Box Mika1 at 2:51pm 09.21.24 I use a piece of the white wire closet shelving from Home Depot, cut to fit.
how many more years can I get out of her? Captain-Will at 2:47pm 09.21.24
Starter motor burned up? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:50pm 09.21.24 Just to be sure we've identified all contacts :
Legend 35 - Water heater hose replacement? walmsleyc at 1:36pm 09.21.24 I figured someone had gone through this. I do have a ediscope, do I will try that to see if I can f
how many more years can I get out of her? Tally Ho at 12:32pm 09.21.24 Until you hit 70 years old, like me, and realize you can't lift the sails of a 35 footer like you u
My rudder broke off (1) wardk at 12:05pm 09.21.24 227647
My rudder broke off wardk at 12:04pm 09.21.24 The boat came loose from the mooring buoy and ended up on the shoals.After we got her out the rudder
how many more years can I get out of her? Captain-Will at 12:02pm 09.21.24 For years as I was a kid my Dad and I went to boat shows looking for small cruising powerboat you c

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