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Question about guages and senders Fred G at 5:23am 11.06.03 Ask All Sailors 5/967 My depth guage has quit on me, and my yard is having someone see if they can fix it. I asked the ya
New boat extras Ron at 5:11am 11.06.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/976 I'm purchasing a new 331 and I'm trying to decide if I should install the bimini and air conditione
Cover Mike Anthony at 4:54am 11.06.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1060 I just purchased a cover from The Canvas Store (Huntington NY), for my Catalina 28, has anyone have
The right daysailor Dan at 3:58am 11.06.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/784 I would love to get collective Hunter owner thoughts on a suitable boat. The more I sail the more
What is the best line for sheets Ron Buckles at 2:27am 11.06.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/942 I am going to replace the headsail sheets for my Mac 19. I have three headsails: standard jib, 150%
Companionway Hatch leaks Rich at 12:48am 11.06.03 Big Boats 1/808 My companionway on my H35 leaks around the plexiglass slider. Has anyone out there tried weatherstr
Crank Handle for Universal engine Steve Ray at 12:45am 11.06.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/964 Anyone out there have an idea where I can find a crank handle for the universal 5411 11h.p.?
Help on what to look for when buying Roger at 12:13am 11.06.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/727 I am purchasing a 1989 37' hunter is there any thing I should look out fore, I am coming over to the
Leaky Water Tank Ben Stadnick at 11:30pm 11.05.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/775 I discovered a leak in my 30 gal galvanized water tank which is under the v berth. As I was about to
Inspecting tanks for buying purposes Mark Burrows at 10:41pm 11.05.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/989 Peggy:I have started looking for a new boat (yippee), well actually a "previously enjoyed" boat. M
Fresh Water Drain John at 10:18pm 11.05.03 Big Boats 4/827 Is there a drain for the fresh water system on a 356? Getting ready to winterise and wondering if t
Buying a Cataling 30 MKII Question? Jeff Martin at 10:07pm 11.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 10/1193 I am looking at buying a MKII Cat 30....is there any reason to look at, or not look at a 1987 vs 198
Ocean Cruising on a 240 Tim Smith at 12:33pm 11.05.03 Smaller Boats 6/831 O.k., I've asked about cruising on the Great Lakes. Thanks to everyone who responded. Now I'd like
towable tender Jack Spencer at 12:28pm 11.05.03 Trailer Sailors 5/1884 Any suggestions on a suitable towing dingy. I have looked at inflatables and hard type. Hyaplon or
Wyliecat 30- Alan at 11:29am 11.05.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/7378 Don, I'm intrigued with this boat and I've had a long conversation with Tom Wylie, the designer and
Dinghy Davits? Brian Krauth at 11:08am 11.05.03 Big Boats 11/1365 Has anyone added dinghy davits to their 356? If so, what brand (model/cost/etc), and where are the
Looking for toerail for a 1984 hunter 34 ken K. at 10:31am 11.05.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1135 My 1984 Hunter 34 was one of 12 boats that rode out hurricane Isabel at Kingsmill Marina on the Jame
37c generator installations Lester Branch at 10:08am 11.05.03 The Cherubini Hunters 11/958 Fixing to close on a 37c in a few weeks. I would be interested in hearing from those of you that hav
Bow pulpit Howie at 9:27am 11.05.03 Bigger Boats 2/1104 I have recently purchased an ODay 39 l984. The bow pulpit is rusting so I am fairly sure that it is
polishing & removing rust from stainless rigging? william at 9:14am 11.05.03 Smaller Boats 7/4489 while my "new" boat is pretty much parked for the winter, i have a ton of projects to keep busy with

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Hunter 260 Hull Crack Below the Water Line Rick Macdonald at 7:57pm 09.20.20 Could it be that just the bottom paint is cracked?
Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue Mechone at 7:28pm 09.20.20 If your shaft seal is gone on the pump you will suck air and no water. Also you want to lap the pum
Hunter 260 Hull Crack Below the Water Line Ralph Johnstone at 7:27pm 09.20.20 That just shouldn't happen unless there has been damage in that area. OR possibly delamination. A
Davit Selection quadrille38 at 6:42pm 09.20.20
450 passage vs 456 discovery at 6:39pm 09.20.20
Passage 456 Interior trim for salon port lights (1) discovery at 6:37pm 09.20.20 A photo of the ports you are looking for to see if the forum can find the manufacturer would be hel
Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel Davidasailor26 at 6:34pm 09.20.20 One consideration when adding USB outlets - Devices like cell phones are increasingly moving to USB-
Electric wire common ground question Davidasailor26 at 6:13pm 09.20.20
TS Sally (1) WayneH at 6:02pm 09.20.20 The Condor had the tip of the port ama ripped off. I only saw one Capri 22 floating. The office took
What is wrong with my sail? DrJudyB at 5:52pm 09.20.20
Closed Cell Foam for cushions..... dLj at 5:26pm 09.20.20 Ensolite is a closed cell foam that is fairly soft especially in thicker sizes. The thin versions w
O'Day 322 Wing Keel width acarter at 5:18pm 09.20.20
Electric wire common ground question leo310 at 5:10pm 09.20.20 I would use #4 wire Red for pos and Yellow for Neg if you want a ground busbar it would be Green. Re
O'Day 322 Wing Keel width (1) AlastairLC at 5:03pm 09.20.20
Rust Never Sleeps. Mechone at 5:00pm 09.20.20 " It doesn't have to come in on an angle" I totally disagree . Spraying it straight in thru a Tee it
Old propane tank leo310 at 4:58pm 09.20.20 Most propane tank have a 10 year life and require recertification as the valve is also a safety valv
Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel Ken13559 at 4:38pm 09.20.20 My mantra is first do no harm. If the stock 12V socket is still working, just fit a dual USB Charger
O'Day 322 Wing Keel width acarter at 4:36pm 09.20.20 How are you taking down the mast? Why sacrifice a tape measure, use a length of string or line to
Fixing brakes on 1990 Mac S Trailer Tedd at 3:52pm 09.20.20 That's one of the things I like about a trailerable boat. That thousand bucks (thousand Canadian, by
Rust Never Sleeps. Stu Jackson at 2:48pm 09.20.20 Should I make a stink about it with the yard that made the piece, get the motorcycle fabricator to

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