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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 7/942 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 50/2972 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 1/1010 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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Battery Data Benny17441 at 9:51pm 08.20.20 An automotive battery tester will test both 6V and 12V and it provides the load at the flick of a sw
Yanmar 3GMD Just Shuts Off, Restarts Later Benny17441 at 9:37pm 08.20.20 Is the engine fitted with an electric fuel pump? When they start failing they will heat up and qui
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] Benny17441 at 9:29pm 08.20.20 On both 13 and 14 it is too early to tell about their anticipated intensity, we will know more by Sa
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? Kings Gambit at 9:11pm 08.20.20 I'll take your quiz. 1) Reefing! Yes, many times. 2) Anchoring: I think I might be a little on th
Following in the footsteps.... (2) Himilou at 9:05pm 08.20.20 Well the sediment in the tank turned out to be corrosion :( So this weekends job is pretty much goin
How do/would you do it? glaufman at 8:12pm 08.20.20 , but the fanfare will be lacking, replaced by hopefully optimism for better seasons in the future.
Sink and cook top Clive PC at 8:05pm 08.20.20 It just takes a new hole in the compression post. You'll love it.
Frigoboat woes TimFromLI at 7:57pm 08.20.20 I don't know about cap tubes but I have found Kolllman marine to be a great source of info for marin
Backstay Failure dlochner at 7:31pm 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
23.5 Masthead Light Connector twalker H260 at 7:24pm 08.20.20 Site store has 2,3 and 4 pin versions of the socket/connector that was stock on the hunters. http
Raymarine ST4000+ Autohelm head unit dead again Tally Ho at 7:17pm 08.20.20
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

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