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How does it cost to keep a boat in US? Danilo Ribeiro at 7:35pm 08.18.02 Ask All Sailors 9/1563 I would like to know how does it cost to keep a boat (like the O'day 23) on a yatch club or so, in U
Grey water in Bilges John Bannister at 6:49pm 08.18.02 Big Boats 7/940 This weekend I noticed that the water in my bilges on my 35.5 was black. Having had this problem onc
More the merrier? SailboatOwners.com at 3:45pm 08.18.02 Ask All Sailors 50/2971 I spent about three hours on Friday afternoon at the Seattle Maritime Heritage Foundation's Tall Shi
Yanmar Parts Gary at 3:19pm 08.18.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1225 I have an old Yanmar YSE12, which is in need of an impeller. I checked marinedieseldirect.com, but
Toerail & pulpit bonding on a h40.5 question Rich Stidger at 2:21pm 08.18.02 Big Boats 1/786 Big problem this weekend. Upon arrival after an absence of 72 hours, I found my house batteries dis
Old bold engine [Joe R. at 1:44pm 08.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1009 How long does the typical motor last?
Longevity Joe R. at 1:41pm 08.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/947 What's the chance of the orriginal motor (Cat. 30) lasting 30 yrs? 40yrs?(considering a 20 yr old C
Authelm 'SeaTalk' Question Colin Nielsen at 1:13pm 08.18.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1122 I installed a Standard Horizon Chartplotter last spring and connected it to the Autohelm 4000 on my
Holding Tank Replacement / 1987 - Legend 37 Karen at 12:48pm 08.18.02 Big Boats 4/1071 Yes I know this topic stinks but we need some Hunter design advice. 10:30pm Friday night as we were
260 mast Mark at 12:22pm 08.18.02 Smaller Boats 0/734 I mentioned in an earlier post perhaps a month or so ago about my concern (when stepping the mast)ab
Forestay location on 35s5 Graham Forsyth at 11:37am 08.18.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1150 The forestay on most 35s5's goes thru the hole ahead of the anchor locker and fastens inside. Mine
Cutting Board??? Bill P. at 11:20am 08.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/1009 I seem to have found what appears to be a large cutting board - plastic with wood trim along one sid
Trailer load Stewart at 10:49am 08.18.02 Trailer Sailors 9/2022 I am new to sailing and intend to buy a MAC 26X and pull it with a Toyota Camry. However my manual s
H410 Steerer Gary Backway at 10:37am 08.18.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/870 Has anybody removed the output shaft from the pedestal housing on an h410 with an Edson 470 steering
Cockpit locker hinges Eric at 9:57am 08.18.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1628 We are brand new to Beneteau. Looking for info on how to repair and/or replace hinges on cockpit lo
waeco RSA 110 refrigerator query Deb Wiley at 9:04am 08.18.02 Other Sailboats 1/1204 Hello,We recently installed this refrigerator and have been unable to determine how the accumulator
Rope Clutch Gary at 8:47am 08.18.02 Big Boats 2/1142 I have a 1984 Hunter 34. I am in need of the handles for one of my rope clutches. Does anyone know w
Mermaid raw water pump rhet Tignor at 8:39am 08.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1080 18 months ago I installed a mermaid A/C system in my C30. All has been fine. Mermaid was very help
Varnishing Teak??? Brian at 8:33am 08.18.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1117 I'm talking with Mom today (we both own sailboats) and she asked me about varnishing her teak. Hmmm
Locating a third battery Bob at 8:28am 08.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/935 Where can I locate a third battery (i.e., I want to double my accessory storage capacity by adding a

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Hunter 240 dry weigths Caption James T at 6:47pm 08.20.20 Looking at the trailer. I find that adding a second axle would be very do able as there is room, but
Hunter 240 dry weigths Caption James T at 6:33pm 08.20.20 Crazy Dave Condon -- I got out to the boat to day, I opened both the panel under the cushion in the
Annapolis fall boat shows cancelled Davidasailor26 at 6:16pm 08.20.20
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? DrJudyB at 6:14pm 08.20.20 My suggestion would be this for planning: write a sail plan that suits you and your time frame. You
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? DrJudyB at 5:30pm 08.20.20
23.5 Masthead Light Connector Rick Webb at 5:17pm 08.20.20 oops, thought you were looking for the light I replaced my plug with a Hella unit the one that came
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? jssailem at 5:15pm 08.20.20 Retirement. Oh my. Congratulations. when I retired I was told a mantra to remember. N M P. Not My
Backstay Failure Mechone at 5:10pm 08.20.20 What brand of ring are they?. I bought quite a few different sizes 316 ss split rings off ebay i
23.5 Masthead Light Connector Rick Webb at 5:03pm 08.20.20 https://www.westmarine.com/buy/perko--combination-masthead-all-round-lights--P009_277_001_024?record
23.5 Masthead Light Connector justsomeguy at 5:03pm 08.20.20 where I can get a new one? Photo of plug, please. Defender should have replacement 12V plugs and r
New to Oday 20, this drain near center of boat by cabin entry, been told it is rain drain. does it need to be plugged? Noodat Lady at 5:00pm 08.20.20 To confirm this is the forward cockpit scupper. Notorious for getting plugged, because it has a conv
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] Don S/V ILLusion at 5:00pm 08.20.20 Asthe two converge, they will not combine but will steal energy from the other thereby weakening bot
Backstay Failure Kings Gambit at 4:51pm 08.20.20 On a turn buckle obviously no ,however on a boom you do get some side loading and I can direct you
Backstay Failure thetone at 4:49pm 08.20.20 Me too, I've used them and have never had one come off or loose . I can tell you as a millwright for
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? Kings Gambit at 4:44pm 08.20.20 Why would you exclude multihulls from your flotilla? Only so we can all expect to sail together, m
Backstay Failure Mechone at 4:26pm 08.20.20
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? DrJudyB at 4:26pm 08.20.20
Backstay Failure Kings Gambit at 4:16pm 08.20.20 Me too, I've used them and have never had one come off or loose . I can tell you as a millwright fo
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? Kings Gambit at 4:11pm 08.20.20
Backstay Failure Mechone at 4:10pm 08.20.20 I don't want to belabor this but wouldn't it be true that if you bend SS cotter pin you would work

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