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What is under... Glenn Harvey at 2:33pm 07.02.03 The Cherubini Hunters 5/910 the cabin sole at the compression post? I've read in this forum about a steel beam under the post on
Garmin 72 versus Garmin 76??? Jim at 2:28pm 07.02.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1289 Am in the process of upgrading my handheld GPS to include, among other things, audible alarms for an
Keeping a healthy Diesel Tank Warren at 1:15pm 07.02.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/859 I recently purchased a Catalina 30, and it was stored with a full tank of diesel. I took a 9 hour tr
screens pop out - help! Toni at 12:40pm 07.02.03 Big Boats 41/2049 Although we love our 356, we have a continuing problem with the screens on the Lewmar opening ports
Autohelm ST4000 factory service Ivan Edwards at 12:19pm 07.02.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/920 Just had the Autohelm ST4000 drive unit serviced by Raymarine factory service.2 weeks, $180, they w
No Electrical? Adam Henrich at 12:06pm 07.02.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/789 We Recently purchased a 91' Hunter 30. During the off season I had upgraded the electronics adding
Rigged out 285 Ivan Edwards at 12:01pm 07.02.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/959 OK, just to add flavor to the forum, here is Blue Ace, 1990 First 285...
EPIRB or PLB? Clyde at 11:50am 07.02.03 Ask All Sailors 0/1118 Now that's it legal to buy a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) in the lower 48 states as of yesterday, I
Tightening the belts on Westerbeke 10 two? Todd Julius at 10:22am 07.02.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1277 I've just purchased a O'Day 272LE with a Westerbeke Diesel. The Engine runs fine but it squeals a bi
Bimini specs/installation Alan at 9:54am 07.02.03 Smaller Boats 1/1050 Hey folks, I'm planning on installing a bimini this weekend of the 4th of July (or sometime during t
Hot Water Heater Hose 1985 H -34 Mark Bradshaw at 9:29am 07.02.03 Big Boats 5/1031 I have a perforated hose coming out of my Hot Water Heater, which is located under the aft settee (d
cleaning rubrails Bob Shafer at 9:13am 07.02.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/991 I am currentlyt restoring a '75 C27, and the rubrails are black from 28 years of banging into things
Grinding ports Ken DeLacy at 9:11am 07.02.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/951 Currently involved in painting the deckhouse and have reached the ports. The two forward ports stick
CQR anchor roller mods Don Berger at 8:48am 07.02.03 Big Boats 0/901 Please check out the attached pic and tell me if anyone has an idea how to modify the roller without
support and install diesel tank catalina 30 1976 Rick Arnold / Arrow at 8:36am 07.02.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1086 I recently discovered,while cruising,that I had developed a leak in my diesel tank.After a somewhat
2 or 3 blade prop? David Pringle at 7:36am 07.02.03 Other Sailboats 3/924 I have a 1979 hunter 27, with the1 gm Yanmar diesel.It presently has a 2 blade prop on it and I'm wo
mainsail specifications for h34 Jim Sides at 7:16am 07.02.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/826 What size bolt rope do I need for my h34 mainsail foot?
Crack in hull from dry dock jacks??? Tim at 7:13am 07.02.03 Smaller Boats 4/913 Am looking to buy a Hunter 25, 1983. There is a crack in the gel coat that looks to extend into the
Gasoline storage Ed at 7:08am 07.02.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1361 HELP!!! Where can/do you store gasoline for your outboard on your boat? I have a 426 DS and need t
Getting Out Of Irons Don Guillette at 6:27am 07.02.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/906 At a sail trim discussion last night, a young couple approached me before the presentation and asked

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Oday 20 center board replacement dlochner at 5:47am 08.25.20 I have damaged my center board and need to replace it. Any suggestions on how to get started and wh
Oday 20 center board replacement 31seahorse at 5:46am 08.25.20 Hello micheblue and welcome. Craigslist often includes offers to remove old boats under the heading
Lateen Sail Question, I'm Sure There's a Reason All U Get at 5:27am 08.25.20 The book I have on my shelf is OFFSHORE YACHTS desirable and undesirable characteristics by John Rou
new dodger loose and floppy ice breaker at 5:16am 08.25.20 Thanks for all of the responses. The original dodger was not stretched out, just old and tired. Th
Lateen Sail Question, I'm Sure There's a Reason blackislandben at 5:10am 08.25.20
Venture 23 - Rigging Help KristaB at 4:41am 08.25.20 Hi, do you know how the Venture 23 was originally rigged for reefing? I can't find any information o
Westerbeke 27A Keeps Shutting Off LakeOntario270 at 4:35am 08.25.20 What I would do is get a diesel fuel can and a brand new piece of fuel hose. Try running the engine
Ericson 34 mainsail needed! SFS at 4:07am 08.25.20 Sending you a private message.
MacGregor 23 Reefing KristaB at 3:56am 08.25.20 I still wonder too if the boat had a single line system because there are so many cheek blocks on th
Lateen Sail Question, I'm Sure There's a Reason Joe at 3:54am 08.25.20 I'm not getting it. Why would you want to move the center of effort so far back... you'll be fightin
MacGregor 23 Reefing KristaB at 3:54am 08.25.20 Thank you - that's helpful. We attached a hook to the boom, but it seemed low and there was bag in t
Tiller Pilot: Raytheon ST2000 - Repair or replacement unit Apex at 3:35am 08.25.20 Thanks. Will try the DIY, I bought used years ago. it has power but is very weak, sometimes will pus
Need to repair a stripped deck organizer anchor Davidasailor26 at 3:31am 08.25.20
Yanmar 1GM10 fuel injector pump issue. S/V Honu at 3:29am 08.25.20 Needs a shim under the fitting maybe?
Electric/butane stove GBGraham at 12:46am 08.25.20 My 2001 H260 takes these https://www.homedepot.com/p/GASONE-8-oz-Butane-Fuel-Canister-Cartridge-wit
Westerbeke 27A Keeps Shutting Off NYSail at 12:05am 08.25.20 Check fuel tank vent...... start simple.
Need to repair a stripped deck organizer anchor DrJudyB at 11:28pm 08.24.20 Nice work!
Reefing the Main! O'day 22 DrJudyB at 10:06pm 08.24.20 It's standard slab reefing at the leech. The bitter end of the reefing line goes like this: Bitter
Mailsail furling JohnShannon at 10:05pm 08.24.20 The Tides marine system is a good and the least expensive upgrade compared to say Harken or others.
Troubleshooting DC Voltage loss under load srimes at 10:01pm 08.24.20 For this test I'm elimating the ground path losses by using a ground directly to the battery negati

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