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Spring has arrived ... and so have Spring tasks! Eric at 8:57am 03.16.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/909 For those of you interested in what I'm attempting to undetake this Spring, I submit the following t
Removing the cabin sole on H33 john runciman at 8:12am 03.16.03 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1289 I would like to remove the cabin sole, but after drilling two plugs I found no screws.Can anyone tel
mimimum HP outboard for a cat 27 Steve de Filippis at 6:42am 03.16.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/935 I have a 25 but am hinking of upgrading to a 27. will an with a 8HP outboard be underpowered? 2nd.
Delamination of the cabin top Jon at 6:34am 03.16.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/989 All,Boat: 1976 Catalina 27Well the 3 square foot delamination that the previous owner didn't fix,
1984 Cherubini 37 Cutter - need a new pedestal Stu Wallace at 6:34am 03.16.03 The Cherubini Hunters 15/1459 Any suggestions on a source for a wheel/pedestal for a 1984 Hunter 37 would be greatly appreciated.
Replace cam cleats on Garhauer traveler (1) Gary Kunkel at 6:31am 03.16.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1796 Need to replace some cam cleats on my 1988 Catalina 30 MKII (hull 5075 picture below). The cam cleat
leaky hull Cap'n Albert at 4:22am 03.16.03 Day Sailers 2/1159 I have an Oday daysaier that has a leak on the inside of the boat. There on the inside where the mas
Dodger installation Barrie McDonald at 4:12am 03.16.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1205 Has anyone installed a dodger from "Island Nautical" onto their sailboat? I am thinking of purchasin
Ostentatious terms Jim at 1:49am 03.16.03 Ask All Sailors 28/2113 I have noticed that some new sailors sound like Herman melville when the speak of sailing and boats.
Help with NOAA ENC charts Jeff Bacon at 12:13am 03.16.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/894 Hi All:Downloaded a couple of charts today. Each one was a .zip file. When I unzipped, I got a dir
ac Power for AB refrig Raleigh at 12:10am 03.16.03 Other Sailboats 4/854 I like to leave refrig on all the time at the dock. Is there an option to power an AB unit withe AC
How/preserve new waste & water hoses Gary C. at 10:45pm 03.15.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1108 Only boat we ever had was bought used and had cruddy waste and fresh water hoses when we bought it.
Get a load of this scam! John at 10:33pm 03.15.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1093 I recently posted my 23' kells sailboat for sail on a free classified web site based here on Cape Co
Compass Question Craig at 10:20pm 03.15.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/923 I have a '77 Hunter 25. I am looking at installing a new compass in/on the starboard bulkhead by the
Opinions on 31 vs. others Bill at 9:37pm 03.15.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/1110 I took a really hard look at a '87 Hunter 31 yesterday. The boat was very clean and seemed in good
Yanmar fuel filter tightening. Colin at 8:28pm 03.15.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1748 I have a Yanmar 2gmt in my Hunter 335 and find the fule filter hard to get tight enough to seal prop
Sail "Gunk" Removal Richard at 12:02pm 03.15.03 Ask All Sailors 2/961 Help!I just purchased a used spinnaker which had sticky backed letters on it spelling out a "Plub"
how to replace portlight knobs Bob Perkowski at 9:29am 03.15.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1190 i have several portlights on my 1984 31' with plastic knobs that have stripped off the stud so that
removing grab rails on 77 hunter John at 5:27am 03.15.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1116 I just purchased a '77 27' hunter and would like to remove the grab rails to refinish and apply a ne
Fairlead Adjustment Don Guillette at 5:22am 03.15.03 Ask All Sailors 0/948 Mates: We were discussing fairlead adjustment over on the Sail Trim Forum and I though this might be

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Fuel line Precision 21 Bluenoser at 3:24am 10.05.20 Thank you Benny, the boat is new to me and the previous owner ran it through the charging line. I'll
bow eye 1986 Catalina 22.. CAT22SWTEXAS at 2:52am 10.05.20 JGuy, did you ever come up with a solution? I have the same problem. My plan is to cut a 4" Deck P
Someone boarded us while we were gone Will Gilmore at 11:32pm 10.04.20 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/When-Piracy-is-Just-Armed-Robbery-2014-07-19 " The IMO cl
Raccoon destroy the sailboat at boatyard ? What now? Will Gilmore at 10:13pm 10.04.20 So sorry for your bad luck. What you can do about it will largely depend upon what your contract wi
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available Ron20324 at 9:41pm 10.04.20 Just saw a bumper sticker on an older pickup truck: "My truck uses that Bio-fuel; It burns gas AND o
Has anybody purchased a new outboard online from overseas? Kings Gambit at 9:38pm 10.04.20 It is not surprising that US dealers are having trouble keeping inventory. One of the unusual effec
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available Mark Maulden at 9:16pm 10.04.20 Beta allows a certain small percentage so why bother. Even after warranty. They must have a reason.
Engine failing to start, help with Diagnosis Benny17441 at 9:11pm 10.04.20 Engine does not crank and the panel has no power is an electrical issue. Make sure the connections
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available Benny17441 at 8:46pm 10.04.20 I would not use it until all the reserves of petroleum based diesel at a fair price were used up. I
Fuel line Precision 21 Benny17441 at 8:39pm 10.04.20 Over the transom, drilling a new and dedicated hole and conduit or forgetting about charging from th
Can you identify this? Glsawyer at 8:31pm 10.04.20 It is a water heater to be used either from 110-120V shore power or from the engine heat exchanger
Can you identify this? Benny17441 at 8:30pm 10.04.20 It is a water heater to be used either from 110-120V shore power or from the engine heat exchanger t
Raccoon destroy the sailboat at boatyard ? What now? mustangy at 8:18pm 10.04.20 thanks for replies corp always win unfortunately, i guess will sell for cheap price that cover yard
Fixed portlights with painted-on trim Daveinet at 7:50pm 10.04.20 You could just caulk around the outside. If you chose this, mask off the area where you don't want t
winterize water system Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:46pm 10.04.20 second I have read where some say the antifreeze is hard on the heating element and components in t
Raccoon destroy the sailboat at boatyard ? What now? Daveinet at 7:45pm 10.04.20 You may not be done, disposing of a boat could cost a couple of thousands. Better get your insuran
Someone boarded us while we were gone Daveinet at 7:24pm 10.04.20 When I access someones property, I always leave a note in an obscure location that says "Could have
Any Mac owners in Jacksonville, FL? Macnut at 7:19pm 10.04.20 Hello Bob. Will in about two weeks have my newly purchase Macgregor 26M parked with mast on at the
Can you identify this? Glsawyer at 7:18pm 10.04.20 Don't underestimate the engine cooling system heating the water in the hot water heater. Mine used
Can you identify this? shemandr at 7:15pm 10.04.20 Don't underestimate the engine cooling system heating the water in the hot water heater. Mine used

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