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Depth finders Manuel Micheo at 4:10am 08.05.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1168 I installed a depth finder on my sail boat. I read some articles on the internet about the best way
Shaft replacement John Killian at 3:08am 08.05.03 The Cherubini Hunters 1/935 The local yard is replacing the shaft on my 1982 37 Cutter, they say that I should replace the metal
navigate vs closet don gifford at 3:08am 08.05.03 Bigger Boats 1/1068 My 37 ft cntr ckpit has a huge icebox where one diagram shows a nav station is located. Another owne
Shaft replacement John Killian at 2:58am 08.05.03 Other Sailboats 4/744 The local yard is replacing the shaft on my 1982 Hunter 37 Cutter. They called to say that the meta
Specifications of Rigging Sought Pammela Howerton at 2:37am 08.05.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/853 Help....all you salty O'Day Sailor's.....I am new to your regatta of daysailors.I have just purchase
Catalina 34 Wing Keel Frank at 2:28am 08.05.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1968 I'm thinking of purchasing a 1989 Catalina 34 Wing Keel, 3'10" (advertised) draft. I'm looking for
glow plug heat up time w universal engine Michael at 2:27am 08.05.03 Ask All Sailors 9/3713 How long should I heat up my glo plugs on my universal M3-20 (18 hp) ? I usually let them heat for a
C350 Prop/Shaft Zinc Tim at 1:36am 08.05.03 Big Boats 14/3715 I've looked through all the owners manual materials and have been unable to find the specifications
Battery Charger is Dead! Warren at 12:43am 08.05.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1293 The battery charger on my 2000 Beneteau 331 is dead! According to the marina service department, I
New sails or not Jake Moor at 12:23am 08.05.03 Smaller Boats 4/1075 A 1981 22 with original main and 150 genoa. also, have a jib that was original and seen better days
early 80's 356 main sheet specs Eddie vertucci at 11:51pm 08.04.03 Big Boats 3/769 Hey folks, can anyone tell me about the main sheet on the 356 from around 1983??? My (ageing) uncle
Automatic bilge pump woes MaySail at 10:59pm 08.04.03 Ask All Sailors 2/917 Upon launching our 40' Caliber sailboat after winter storage, noted that the bilge pump switch was n
Help! Need battery monitor info! Ed at 10:25pm 08.04.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/797 I have a 426 DS and it has 2 4d's, a start battery and a thruster battery. The panel that reads wha
Problem Raising Mainsail Peter Poulin at 8:30pm 08.04.03 Big Boats 12/1137 I am the commodore of our local Hunter sailing assn. and I have a member who has a 1998 376 with a D
Thinking about a First 305 Nigel Logan at 6:28pm 08.04.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1154 Thinking about looking at a First 305. Any thoughts or problems with this model?Thanks...Nigel
Strut Bushing Ken at 6:08pm 08.04.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/916 I need to replace strut bushing on a 90 Hunter 30. Do I need to drop the rudder before I pull the pr
Single handling Jerry Woods at 3:44pm 08.04.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/999 We have a 1993 MacGregror 26 Classic. Someone installed an Edson wheel which is quite nice. We have
sheets Cameron Root at 1:21pm 08.04.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/858 I am using the spinnaker sheets that came with it for both spin. and genoa. I find using a suncor s
Recirculating Head Problem Alan Cosford at 12:56pm 08.04.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1711 Our boat has a Kracor recirculaing head system installed, that never worked from the time we purchas
Traveler Car Stops Photo James E. Meyers at 12:47pm 08.04.03 The Cherubini Hunters 0/844 Thanks for those who responded to my inquiry. I am adding a photo for clarity.Jim

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Epoxy on wood HMT2 at 6:06am 09.02.20
Hunter 216 Chain Plate Hunter216 at 4:44am 09.02.20 I want to go strangle the person that thought wood (untreated no less) was a good idea as a structu
Installing FireFly Batteries Don Lucas at 4:27am 09.02.20 For cruisers warranties on things like this is a waste of time to think about as they are unmanageab
Epoxy on wood dlochner at 4:27am 09.02.20 The only place that might be worth coating with epoxy is end grain or the edge of plywood that will
Hot Water Heater Leaking... kloudie1 at 4:15am 09.02.20 The T/P (temperature/Pressure relief valve) sounds to be the problem since many are rigged with the
Epoxy on wood All U Get at 4:11am 09.02.20 Will brings up a good point, I had seen a wooden hull after the owner epoxied the bottom. The ribs
Hunter 216 Chain Plate Hunter216 at 4:10am 09.02.20 Glenn Thanks for the detailed answers. Are you still thinking of modifying the chainplates?
Funny Friday!!! All U Get at 4:04am 09.02.20 I saved the picture for my next IRS audit when they ask for a description of my boat.
Forestay breaks for second time in three years All U Get at 3:54am 09.02.20 Your boat has a rotating mast, with the "jesus shackle" at the mast hound, righ? Here's a picture
Hot Water Heater Leaking... Davidasailor26 at 3:31am 09.02.20 +1 for the pressure relief valve being the likely culprit. Check on the valve and see if it has a le
Hot Water Heater Leaking... sailme88 at 3:28am 09.02.20 My Raritan was doing the same thing last year at this time. After haul out the tank got removed.
Epoxy on wood Will Gilmore at 3:19am 09.02.20 I'm with Nightowle. Epoxy is unnecessary on interior wood where it is just for a finish and there i
Funny Friday!!! rpludwig at 3:18am 09.02.20 I spotted her today and before putting an offer on this beauty, I am asking ya all to give me your
Hot Water Heater Leaking... Slipin Away at 1:44am 09.02.20 Sounds like the pressure relief valve is leaking. Should be a water distribution box that will let
Epoxy on wood nightowle at 12:15am 09.02.20 No. It's not necessary unless it's an application that would really call for it. Like wood tabbed
Block size for Outhaul JohnShannon at 10:34pm 09.01.20 I would say if it says 7/16 it is OK for 7/16. In the first photo you could get 2:1 mechanical adva
Motor will not cranked over Benny17441 at 10:05pm 09.01.20 Where is the start relay located on the 356? I don't know if your boat will have a relay to the
The WTF Thread (3) SoSound at 9:44pm 09.01.20 Stay in your lane! If commercial traffic won't use or stay in their appropriate shipping lane, then
H311987, Installing fuel level sensor Benny17441 at 9:42pm 09.01.20 If your boat did not come with a fuel gauge I would not bother installing one as they usually inaccu
Chartplotter Connector thetone at 9:38pm 09.01.20 You got that right!! I wouldn't be a sailboat owner for 40 years without it!!

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