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Redirecting Hunter 49 A/C unit drain pan water (condensation) away from bilge TT Tide Together at 10:26am 07.23.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/644 My only obstacle from a completely dry bilge seems to be water condensation building up in A/C unit
Removing bottom paint: How long does it take? Dr. D at 8:50am 07.23.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 28/7400 This winter I will put my boat on the hard. During that time I will sand the bottom to remove the la
local knowledge point pleasant canal current flow Dil at 6:36am 07.23.20 Destinations 13/9861 Hi all, Will soon be coming in to the Manasquan inlet and down the point pleasant canal for t
Squeaky Rigid Boom Vang jviss at 6:00am 07.23.20 Ask All Sailors 8/2741 I have an Offshore Spars rigid boom vang. It squeaks! I can't identify the component that is causi
Covid-19 warnings from Cuttyhunk Island in Buzzards Bay. (1) TomY at 5:20am 07.23.20 Destinations 3/711 https://www.townofgosnold.org/home/news/important-announcement-masks-mandatory
Solar Vent on a head hatch. Cat36Amoore at 8:42pm 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 29/3594 I would like to install a solar vent on my head hatch. Is it possible to drill the hole using a hol
Help with hydraulic autopilot [pics attached] (1) khanman22 at 7:08pm 07.22.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/647 Hey folks, hoping you can help me understand a bit more about my AP system in more detail as a means
Oh snap! It snapped! (2) Project_Mayhem at 5:33pm 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 16/1609 I'm convinced this boat is cursed but that's a topic for another day. One of the stays got caught wh
Shoutout to Raymarine jrussnogle at 3:53pm 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 8/1073 The ACU-100 unit on my Raymarine autopilot recently quit working. I sent to it to Raymarine via UPS
O'Day 39-40' Whisker Pole? LouisMK at 2:36pm 07.22.20 Bigger Boats 6/992
any Nonsuch cat owners out there? MitchM at 2:06pm 07.22.20 Trailer Sailors 9/1514 considering a small cat boat, the only ones i see are from 86. any comments about w
manual bilge pump CLSailor at 1:55pm 07.22.20 Precision 1/1751 Just purchased a Precision 18 in excellent condition. But...I guess the former owner did not realiz
Outhaul car for inmast furler. ronper at 1:49pm 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 1/314 Have an O'day 26' with an mast furler the car on the boom needs to be replaced any suggestions where
Replacement for spectra mag vane pump discovery at 1:40pm 07.22.20 Big Boats 0/630 Looking to see if anyone on the forum has found the part number for the procon mag vane feed pump on
WANTED - main for E30+ PZovic at 1:21pm 07.22.20 Ericson 3/1860 Hello We are looking for a replacement mainsail for our Ericson 30+ We've checked many used sail lof
Beneteau First 38 deadlight leaks JuanMarcos at 1:12pm 07.22.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/892 The deadlights on my Beneteau First 38 have over time developed a few leaks that I would like to sto
Gearbox oil change frequency and tips please. Guan at 12:52pm 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 6/2100 Just remembered that I've NOT done any oil change to the gearbox for umpteen years!!! Please kindly
Cruising Guide to Western Florida 7th Ed. (1) rgranger at 11:53am 07.22.20 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 2/882 182733 I recently discovered that I have two copies of this book. If someone wants my spare, it i
Beneteau O-40 removing headliners? Yahtahey at 11:10am 07.22.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1225 I ripped the traveler cheek block out. One of the bolts was a through bolt, the other was a lag. Ne
CUBA! Member 131497 at 10:36am 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 27/2487 Anyone knows about nowadays going there?, are still being welcome, ect? Thx C

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Hunter 240 owners here? (1) Gypsy Legend at 12:24pm 04.14.25
Looking for ideas on galley remodel (3) fred1diver at 12:05pm 04.14.25 For the counter we are thinking about making it with a slide out panel to access the space originall
Looking for ideas on galley remodel (10) fred1diver at 12:01pm 04.14.25 Yesterday was a very busy day on the boat We removed the galley counter top, found a lot of water da
Should there be water in here? Indysailor at 11:45am 04.14.25 Where are you in Indiana? I am at Lake Monroe, owned an ODay for 10 years and may be able to help so
Alternator Temperature Sensors colemj at 11:30am 04.14.25 I'm just curious why upgrade to a 618 from a 614. I realize it is Bluetooth making it easier to pro
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better Terry Cox at 11:00am 04.14.25 I had one split and they required my proof of purchase to get a replacement. The company may have
Alternator Temperature Sensors Bob S at 10:41am 04.14.25 The 618 doesn't require both sensors to be present to work properly (and it works just like the 614
Should there be water in here? EnamrdSalr21 at 10:38am 04.14.25 Boats get rained on, get washed, are subject to sea spray, spilled drinks and wet bathing suits. Th
Hunter 456 rudder issue (1) henric at 10:21am 04.14.25 2nd picture is interesting. The rudder is held up by the clamping force of the radial around the r
Kiwi Folding Prop- Already corroding after 6 months of use! What shall I do? dLj at 10:14am 04.14.25 Yes. I was just wondering why certain items are listed in both 316 and 316L if they were the same
Should there be water in here? Benny17441 at 10:05am 04.14.25 Boats get rained on, get washed, are subject to sea spray, spilled drinks and wet bathing suits. The
Haylard "traveler" on very old Flexible Furler - replacement or rig? DrJudyB at 9:53am 04.14.25 Street price is around $115 online. https://www.velasailingsupply.com/cdi-ff4-halyard Judy Blum
Hunter 456 rudder issue smokey73 at 9:48am 04.14.25 2nd picture is interesting. The rudder is held up by the clamping force of the radial around the ru
One black and two red electrical switches BigEasy at 9:04am 04.14.25 This year I have found that when I switch either of the red switches on nothing happens. If I try
Sailing Tender azambella at 8:57am 04.14.25 So, I am gonna stand corrected, kinda impressed... clH_Uo9LpLw I would like to see what is on the
Kiwi Folding Prop- Already corroding after 6 months of use! What shall I do? colemj at 8:52am 04.14.25 Does this make sense? Yes. I was just wondering why certain items are listed in both 316 and 316
Universal M12 Diesel Engine jssailem at 8:48am 04.14.25 :plus: I recommend contacting a local electrical shop. They can test your alternator using their equ
Kiwi Folding Prop- Already corroding after 6 months of use! What shall I do? dLj at 7:51am 04.14.25 That's interesting, I didn't know this. So when I go to order something, and have the choice betwe
Kiwi Folding Prop- Already corroding after 6 months of use! What shall I do? colemj at 6:49am 04.14.25 In order to make 316L chemistry meet 316 mechanical properties, they induce cold work in the mill s
Universal M12 Diesel Engine FastOlson at 6:48am 04.14.25 Louisville is a large city, and I betcha you can search out a little dusty shop that rebuilds starte

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