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TV installation Frank Mott at 6:17am 03.31.03 Big Boats 5/983 The new C350 has a nice space for a TV, with a closable sliding door. I would like to know how othe
alodine a mast ksw at 6:00am 03.31.03 Ask All Sailors 0/1149 Has anyone ever used alodine on a mast? I have some minor pitting (not near any fittings) on the m
Chalky decks Robert B. at 5:50am 03.31.03 Other Sailboats 5/1696 The decks on a boat a recently purchasd are chalky and in desperate need of cleaning. I have begun
Battery switch setup - House vs Starting? Jim Seamans at 4:59am 03.31.03 Ask All Sailors 12/2683 Friend and I were discussing the upcoming rewiring of my H356 to include 450Ah of house batteries al
"Stepping the mast" Jerry Johnson at 4:52am 03.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1052 Looking for innovative modifications, creations, to allow self-stepping the mast for trailer sailing
Stern Fairlead Neil at 4:44am 03.31.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/956 I need to replace a stern fairlead for a 1993 Oceanis 51. Does anyone know where I can find this ite
Screws Too Long Marc at 4:29am 03.31.03 Big Boats 7/867 Had some time to go over our new 356 this weekend though she is still on the stands at the dealer. W
Marine Head vs. portapottie Helena Machado at 4:28am 03.31.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1241 We have a 1985 Catalina 25 equipped with a Portapottie. We came across information about a Sea Land
O'Day 37 CC Bottom Francois Machabee at 4:25am 03.31.03 Bigger Boats 10/1533 Hello Again!Well, I have found the parts for the steering and it was available at Edson for the Pu
Yanmar Air Filter Jack at 4:09am 03.31.03 Ask All Sailors 29/2869 What is the current thinking about using the foam air filter on the Yanmar Engine? They seem to disi
Dolphin tricks Bob F at 4:02am 03.31.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1208 Recently while out in San Diego bay near the east end of Harbor island, my wife ' I watched 2 men in
Removing Prop Eric Swift at 3:05am 03.31.03 Big Boats 8/1020 I am taking the prop off my '83 H34 and am having trouble. I have taken off cotter pins holding the
Keel Rust Ted A. at 2:33am 03.31.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1269 I have just purchased a 1983 H34 and the keel is in atrocious shape. The rust is way out of control.
Delamination Repair Ted A. at 2:26am 03.31.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1051 I Have just commited myself to the purchase of a 1983 H34. The survey showed delamination on the sta
Hey crazy dave and friends..need advice Brian at 1:50am 03.31.03 Smaller Boats 4/756 Last year I attempted to haul out the h23 for the first time...this went pretty well until I realize
Rusty old lock down Frank Sheets at 1:22am 03.31.03 Smaller Boats 12/1266 My kldb (keel lock down bolt) Was very rusty and after spraying it with just about everything it fel
stability index joe phibbs at 1:21am 03.31.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/3424 A friend of mine has a 30' sailboat and wants to circumnavigate the Delmarva Peninsula: Deltaville t
To Jim Rushing, re: Aft Bulkead Opening Richard Planas at 11:44pm 03.30.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1284 Jim, your photo series on removing a holding tank from a H35.5 is very interesting, and I may follo
34 Hunter Cabin Top Leak/Needs Re-Caulked/Sealed Debbie at 11:44pm 03.30.03 Big Boats 23/1856 Last fall we noticed a very soft spot in the caulking/sealer in a few places around the cabin top wh
Battery Rewiring Lee Hadjiosif at 10:35pm 03.30.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/971 I'm in the process of rewiring the batteries by parelleling the two existing starting batteries(bank

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Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option? WayneH at 7:29pm 10.05.20 The tanks on my 1980 Tartan vent up inside of the hull before u-turning to end up in the bilge. It's
cooling water/exhaust hose leak (2) kloudie1 at 7:22pm 10.05.20 Steve, interesting note on the hose. It should leave the fiberglass fixture and go almost vertical t
cooling water/exhaust hose leak SteveO77 at 7:02pm 10.05.20 Seriously, before you go diving or ruin your marriage, answer a couple of questions: 1. Are you th
Raymarine wind vane. LeeandRick at 6:55pm 10.05.20 I mounted the Raymarine junction box on the side of the mast with wires inside the mast terminating
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available alexco38 at 6:48pm 10.05.20 Regular diesel isn't going to break the bank these days. I use $20 a YEAR as I sail most of the time
Your 2 cents on main sail furlers David in Sandusky at 6:38pm 10.05.20
Looks Important Maybe Bill19233 at 6:19pm 10.05.20 It looks like the pin from your broken boom kicker of last week. That happened in July of 2019, th
Cored hull for 1992 Beneteau First 265 Mechone at 6:02pm 10.05.20 I believe all beneteaus are solid glass hulls, only the cabin top is cored with balsa , and it is th
Hunter 38 cabin door latch removal. quadrille38 at 5:54pm 10.05.20 Now that's funny on one hand and scary on the other. Out sailing by yourself you'd be breaking the
Jimmy B in town Davidasailor26 at 5:44pm 10.05.20 He was up in Chesapeake City and Havre de Grace on Sunday. Passed pretty close by his anchored boat
Looks Important Maybe Ted at 5:42pm 10.05.20 You could use one of your cameras with a telephoto lens to take some high resolution photos. Zoom in
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available Capt jgw at 5:41pm 10.05.20 According to ISO and all engine manufacturers this a very bad idea. There are problems with high as
Looks Important Maybe BlowMeAway at 5:40pm 10.05.20 It looks like the pin from your broken boom kicker of last week.
Temporary Plug for Thru Hull Fitting marchem at 5:37pm 10.05.20
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option? Fredct at 5:37pm 10.05.20 I forgot to add that the fill line also flows below the tank so it's always full of water. Venting t
cooling water/exhaust hose leak ggrizzard at 5:33pm 10.05.20 OH, and look around Defender.com once you verify the hose diameter for replacement hose AND new 'ABA
cooling water/exhaust hose leak ggrizzard at 5:30pm 10.05.20 Seriously, before you go diving or ruin your marriage, answer a couple of questions: 1. Are you thi
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option? Capt jgw at 5:29pm 10.05.20 Saw one where they ran the tank vent to the head sink. All inside the boat so no chance of sea water
Your 2 cents on main sail furlers capta at 5:28pm 10.05.20 I can't help with your CDI MR2 furler but I will offer an alternative to consider. I don't know th
Fresh water manifold ggrizzard at 5:14pm 10.05.20 Looks like a lot of PVC/contact cement/glue(?) on the left branch. Could that be where the leak is

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