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Cockpit dimensions Willie G at 1:54pm 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 4/1165 I am slowly beginning to look at acquiring a different boat and given the times that we are in, I wa
Hunter 28 Windlass Altman Yacht Works at 1:49pm 07.01.20 Mid-Size Boats 1/14 We recently installed a windlass on a Hunter 28. As the sailing population is getting older many don
cyclical vibration under power ontherocks83 at 12:35pm 07.01.20 Engines and Propulsion 10/1335 I'm not sure if cyclical is the correct word, but here is what I am experiencing. Quick back story.
Bulbs needed for Head and Galley (1) miketcook at 11:39am 07.01.20 Catalina 30 5/1089 Anyone know where I can get bulbs for these lights? I called a couple of places, and they had bulbs
12 volt wiring question. (1) XE3 at 11:05am 07.01.20 Musings With Maine Sail 17/3107 My boat was built in 1980 and has an old Raritan Crown II 50 Amp charger. I finally sat down this we
Sailboat Transport - Looking for a Solution Jimbeaux at 10:56am 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 22/1861 I currently have my boat on the hard in NY state. I have been trying DESPERATELY to get her back up
Inside vent for fresh water problem ontherocks83 at 10:47am 07.01.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 32/4319 I need some advice or recommendations for my fresh water system. The original air vent for the fresh
CNG Tank Refill in Los Angeles? DESPERATE AaronInRedondo at 10:22am 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 7/2455 I've been reluctant to ask, since I see the forum is littered with posts regarding CNG. I'm in Redon
Happy Canada Day 2020 Hunter216 at 7:41am 07.01.20 Sails Call Lounge 8/1061 Wishing everyone has a pleasant July 1.
Removing keel crank handle (1) Tarkus at 7:52pm 06.30.20 Catalina 22 12/1908 I would like to remove the crank cover board and cut and finish a new one. The crank however needs t
O'day Bimini Installation Capri at 6:33pm 06.30.20 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1065 Hi there. I'm in the process of installing a Bimini on my 1981 O'day 22. I'd like your opinion on th
Universal M-18 and M-25 hose between fuel injectors (2) Richard19068 at 5:32pm 06.30.20 Engines and Propulsion 6/1623 On the universal M-18 there is a small hose between the fuel injectors. On the attached pdf it is
Are there any drop in placements for Raymarine E80 Bondar132 at 5:24pm 06.30.20 Ask All Sailors 6/2833 I have an E80 working just fine. I have ST60 instruments and they are fine as well. I am wondering i
Hunter 310 AC BTU Size KenK13623 at 5:23pm 06.30.20 Mid-Size Boats 7/1466 The original AC in our 310 has gone out and will be replacing the unit. Am wondering what BTU size
Is it possible Drinky Crow at 3:16pm 06.30.20 Racing 15/3167 to fraculate a masthead deck stepped rig? I remember reading about how DC did this by removing the w
1-1/2" black water valves (1) steveinusa at 2:29pm 06.30.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/727 What are these type of valves called and any good places to get them?
Balmar magndtic screwdriver TimFromLI at 12:42pm 06.30.20 Engines and Propulsion 4/2936 I have a balmar regulator and just switched my batteries over to flooded from AGM. I never knew what
Repower with Westerbeke or Yanmar? Woodrowbr at 12:41pm 06.30.20 The Cherubini Hunters 18/6485 Trying to decide if I should re-power my 30 1978 Hunter. Currently, it has a YSM 12 which I was fina
Looking for Information on 40.5 Masthead Michael G at 12:36pm 06.30.20 Big Boats 3/858 Looking for a manufacturer and possible a dimensional drawing for Hunter 1993 Legend 40.5 masthead.
White smoke 2001 Westerbeke 30B3 Guan at 10:00am 06.30.20 Engines and Propulsion 13/2259 On my third short outing this year while motoring (1hr) suddenly noticed white smoke even on idling

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Possible deck issue? dLj at 10:15am 04.09.25 I'm more like 200 pounds and I can jump up and down on my deck and stanchions don't move... I don't
Forestay question dLj at 10:10am 04.09.25 Looking at that image, I would be very unhappy using that pin. As others have said, what about the o
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions dLj at 10:02am 04.09.25 There are a couple of other choices - radial Hydranet and its equivalence from other manufacturers,
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions dLj at 9:49am 04.09.25 If you're serious about learning what sails are best for your boat.......you need to first read thi
Is my Martec olding prop seated on fully? fstbttms at 9:48am 04.09.25 @fstbttms You're right. I think I'll give the prop a couple of taps on the end and see if it moves
Outhaul modifications kappykaplan at 9:41am 04.09.25 Can you move the photos to your computer, resize, then post here?
Is my Martec olding prop seated on fully? 4lane at 9:40am 04.09.25 @fstbttms You're right. I think I'll give the prop a couple of taps on the end and see if it moves u
Is my Martec olding prop seated on fully? fstbttms at 9:23am 04.09.25
Cabin sole carpet ideas fred1diver at 9:13am 04.09.25 Thank you everyone As per the hot knife, I have 2, ac and battery powered, use them a lot for my can
Outhaul modifications fred1diver at 9:11am 04.09.25
Forestay question dlochner at 9:11am 04.09.25 Do you have a photo of the forestay and the toggle on the turnbuckle? Shock loading the smaller pin
Cabin sole carpet ideas dLj at 9:07am 04.09.25 If you are going to cut it to shape, buy an inexpensive hot knife on Amazon. Very fast, but more i
Best Furler? C22BC at 9:07am 04.09.25
Forestay question Timm R Oday25 at 8:34am 04.09.25 It would depend more on the fitting on your forestay . What size is that fitting ? I wouldn't be com
Cabin sole carpet ideas thinwater at 8:33am 04.09.25 If you are going to cut it to shape, buy an inexpensive hot knife on Amazon. Very fast, but more im
Best Furler? Timm R Oday25 at 8:30am 04.09.25 As far as I know CDI is the only one that use any type of pvc extrusion . The others are aluminum .
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions Joe at 7:05am 04.09.25 I'm embarking on the quest to find the "best" sails for my boat. .............................. ...
Cabin sole carpet ideas dmax at 6:57am 04.09.25
Cabin sole carpet ideas Project_Mayhem at 6:53am 04.09.25 EVA foam squares is another alternative. My friend used to tediously use his wash down pump. I'd ima
I need a rigger on Eagle Mountain Lake! JRacer at 6:35am 04.09.25 Talk to Mark Smith, "After Midnight". Probably can steer you in the right direction.

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