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What is this switch for - 1998 376 - Console Larry Stewart at 6:20am 06.11.03 Big Boats 0/757 We purchased a 376 in April and I still do not know what this switch is for on the console. It's to
Need a lesson about points of sale Harry at 6:18am 06.11.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1026 I am having a discussion with a sailing buddy and we disagree. Please explain to us the difference b
Yanmar 15 Shuts Off at Low RPMs (1) Marvin at 4:51am 06.11.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/946 I recently purchased a 33' Hunter (1979). There are plenty of project to keep me busy, but at the m
Need help on core materials Mark s/v Cattivo I at 4:18am 06.11.03 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1123 Help!I've got all the resin, hardener and fiberglass cloth for repairing and rebedding the starbao
engine size for a Hunter 28.5 Dave B. at 3:31am 06.11.03 Other Sailboats 3/1946 Can anyone tell me if a Yanmar diesel 15hp was standard on a 1986 Hunter 28.5. I have not seen any m
H33 Canvas Bob at 3:04am 06.11.03 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1070 I'm considering adding a dodger and possibly a bimini to my '78 H33. Does anyone out there have pict
running lights not working, frequently Dave Slepoy at 2:52am 06.11.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/943 On my Catalina 28 (1991) the bow light goes out frequently!! I have replaced it 2 times this year al
replacing teak and holly sole Peter at 2:40am 06.11.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1780 Does anyone know of a source where I can order a replacement teak and holly sole for my 86 CAT 36?
Hunter 34 1984 - Shallow Keel Footprint Roy Tyner at 12:58am 06.11.03 Big Boats 5/1330 I am in the process of having a cradle constructed for my Hunter 34 1984 (which is moored in Sarasot
Cabin Cushions Scott F. at 12:50am 06.11.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/912 Does anyone know if there is a company that I can order stock cushions for the interior of my 1983 C
Permanent / Porta Poties Mike Scholz at 12:48am 06.11.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1149 I am considering eliminating the old marine head and holding tank with a Sanipottie 965 MSD and plum
50lb. thrust electric motor Dennis at 12:43am 06.11.03 Ask All Sailors 8/11417 Can anyone tell me what a 50lb. thrust electric motor is equal to in horse power? Is there some typ
Rebedding teak trim Randy at 12:34am 06.11.03 Ask All Sailors 10/2009 Hello all-- I'm close to completing the refinishing of the teak trim on my Cat 27, but I'm not
starboard for rot repair Steve at 12:16am 06.11.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/956 I want to replace my copression block under the mast in the bilge with starboard. I spoke with the c
Coconut Grove Sailing Club in Extremis Marc at 11:39pm 06.10.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1113 Greetings,The Coconut Grove Sailing Club needs your help. We are in negotiations for a new lease, b
Need Oil to Gas Mixture for 3.3 HP Merc Outboard Joe Mullee at 11:35pm 06.10.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1646 I purchased a used, three or four year old, outboard which appears to be in great condition. The own
12 volt receptical in wheel pedistal Dave Amspacher at 7:03pm 06.10.03 Big Boats 10/1260 I am considering the installation of a 12 volt receptical in or on the wheel pedistal of our 84 Hunt
Aft stateroom leak 1990 37.5 Jim Hamner at 2:39pm 06.10.03 Big Boats 5/832 We have experienced moisture under the teak panel on the floor on starboard side of the aft stateroo
30 Seidelmann Rick D at 1:25pm 06.10.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1754 Thinging about buying a 1979 30" Seidelmann. Never heard of thar make boat. The boat looks great, i
Whats the bracket for? Rick at 12:17pm 06.10.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/803 Whats the purpose of the bracket that holds the transmission cable in the pedestal? Is it just a gui

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Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line BarryL at 10:04am 10.30.20 Hello, Congratulations for flying the spinnaker! As mentioned, you don't want to just 'blow the ta
Mast Up Compression Post Fix - Hunter 34 DJAY at 9:59am 10.30.20 I did it on an H31; very similar construction to your H34. Loosen rig, two jacks (I used two bottle
Cordage Scott T-Bird at 9:58am 10.30.20 The exception. Older boats with older ST (Barients, Barlow, OLD lewmars etc) winches will often ha
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Hunter216 at 9:58am 10.30.20
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? sail sfbay at 9:51am 10.30.20 This article indicates the O'Day 30 (1977 - 1984) headroom in the main cabin is 6? 3? on centerline
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line THECUSCUS at 9:40am 10.30.20 Run the tack line back to a cam cleat in the cockpit area, and make the line long enough to do what
Xantrex freedom 20 inverter charger and lithium batteries planoron at 9:31am 10.30.20 Yes. Thanks Looks like I will keep the fat ass gel batts :)
What shackle for halyards? thinwater at 9:27am 10.30.20 Knots. Sorry, had to.... Main. The last two boats started with shackles and both went to bowlines.
Fold or flex? Hayden Watson at 9:20am 10.30.20 I'm reading those are maintenance intensive. I have had my boat for 21 years and it is still withi
Starbrite antifreeze recall Rick486 at 9:12am 10.30.20 I just spoke with the WM store manager in Stamford, CT and she is informed about this. She said Sta
Starbrite antifreeze recall Rick486 at 9:04am 10.30.20 https://www.westmarine.com/antifreeze Check this page. Seems strange they would sell Starbrite and W
Xantrex freedom 20 inverter charger and lithium batteries dlochner at 9:00am 10.30.20 Yes.
Mast Up Compression Post Fix - Hunter 34 shemandr at 9:00am 10.30.20 I used a car jack on a cinder block on some plywood and a post to the deck under the mast. In my ca
Mast Up Compression Post Fix - Hunter 34 markwbird at 8:30am 10.30.20 I assume Brian used some kind of temporary support on either side of the compression post to support
Jabsco PAR pump parts capta at 8:14am 10.30.20 I have half a dozen all the way up to two 34600 (10+ gpm) bilge pumps and get my parts off Ebay. A s
Washdown and fresh water pump tfox2069 at 8:13am 10.30.20 A lot of washdown pumps are 3gpm, so I'm wondering whether its the distance from your pump to the wa
Matching old gelcoat to new gettinthere at 8:11am 10.30.20 Toilet bowl cleaner, like on & off is thick and won't run off easily from topsides.squirt it on, swi
Blisters on 1991 Beneteay 41s5 shemandr at 8:07am 10.30.20 I think blisters in that area (Corresponding to the bilge) are from fresh water standing in the bilg
Starbrite antifreeze recall Captain Larry-DH at 8:03am 10.30.20 I just spoke with the WM store manager in Stamford, CT and she is informed about this. She said Star
Attaching flag to fiberglass without through bolts. Giro at 7:47am 10.30.20 I do not believe that the portion of the deck where I want it has a core so I believe that the tap s

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