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BATTERY LOCATION JIM at 12:36pm 03.25.02 Smaller Boats 8/1349 IM THINKING OF MOVING BATTERY TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE H2O IS ON AN 88 22, UNDER THE V BERTH, WE DO
Standard winch.. Or self tailing? Steve at 12:22pm 03.25.02 Big Boats 2/1136 Who has what and ...what is the cost vs. use difference? Thanks...
Hunter 29.5 - Water in Starboard Aft Locker Ed Upton at 12:00pm 03.25.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/909 When it rains, water is running into my starboard aft locker when the boat is dry-docked. I thought
installing new shrouds Geoff Atkinson at 11:40am 03.25.02 Smaller Boats 4/1138 I am installing new standing rigging on my boat (89 catalina 22). Where the shrouds connect to the s
Permit Needed for Trailer Towing? Don Barber at 10:06am 03.25.02 Smaller Boats 5/778 Hi, everyone,I am planning on towing my H-26 about 250 miles next week. In California, any vehicl
hull paint jason at 8:26am 03.25.02 Day Sailers 2/1096 I have a old day sailer and would like to change the color of the hood. What type of paint should I
Stupid Sailor Tricks! Frank Gavin at 7:05am 03.25.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1328 I am writing an article about silly/stupid things that sailors have done that got them in trouble.
Serial # on trailer Jason Patterson at 6:19am 03.25.02 Smaller Boats 7/842 I am having a problem finding the serial number on my trailer for a '87 h23 wing keel! Some say ther
Removing rust marks Hayden Jones at 5:26am 03.25.02 Smaller Boats 4/939 Someone left a tin can sitting in the galley and it left a rust mark. Any one got an idea as to how
Bimini Eric at 3:46am 03.25.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/832 Looking to place the Radar on it own Mast on the stern of the Boat. How would the Mast and Radar wo
New Mainsail Recommendation ? Ed V. at 3:35am 03.25.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/935 I am shopping for a new mainsail for my 1983 O'Day 25 c/b and am wondering what others' experiences
Seacock maintenance Jane at 1:55am 03.25.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1107 Is there any maintenance I can do to my seacocks while the boat is in the water?Thank you.
Speaking of grease Mitchel at 1:36am 03.25.02 Big Boats 2/908 What do you use to grease the seacocks for sink drains in the head and galley?
Hunter Passage42 - Leak in Aft. stateroom Ross Blanchard at 1:33am 03.25.02 Big Boats 5/1163 I bought a 1996, 42 Passage about 6 months ago and during the recent rainy season in San Francisco I
Leaks- updated mary at 1:29am 03.25.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/887 Has anyone else experienced a leak in the aft area of their Hunter, we are brand new owners, and hav
Rudder/centerboard repair question... Tim Houston at 12:38am 03.25.02 Smaller Boats 4/908 I'm getting my 260 ready for the season and noticed that both my rudder and centerboard had signific
Remove Transponder Tom at 12:29am 03.25.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1372 I'm trying to remove the transponder from an old depth sounder. The transponder is glued into the h
Charity Sailing Butch Berchem at 11:49pm 03.24.02 Ask All Sailors 0/958 You are cordially invited to participate in the Mid-Atlantic States largest freshwater charity saili
electrical systems Rob Verner at 11:14pm 03.24.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1147 I am getting a MacGregor sailboat with 2 batteries and trying to figure out how I can run everything
Looking for Cockpit Sun/Rain Shade Kerry Roller at 11:00pm 03.24.02 Big Boats 3/1042 I am looking to find a reasonable price on a cockpitshade. We have a 2000 MKII with the stock facto

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Marine Batteries dlochner at 2:49pm 06.09.20 Hey, I already started Insurance. :huh: So, how does the choice of varnish, batteries, and oil af
Marine Batteries Scott T-Bird at 2:43pm 06.09.20 Hey, I already started Insurance. :huh:
Holding Tank ryansk at 2:42pm 06.09.20 Thank you for all the info Peggie! I think will make due for the summer before I have to stand on my
Changing Coolant bawlmer at 2:39pm 06.09.20 I never looked that closely at the valve. I used it back in 2013 when I bought the boat to make sure
Holding Tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:37pm 06.09.20 I believe my holding tank (waste tank) is leaking. I'm not sure if its a hose or the actual tank it
Marine Batteries jviss at 2:37pm 06.09.20 Or Varnish! No, oil.
Hunter 26 rotten wood? Chrismck at 2:36pm 06.09.20 Can you post a pic of yours? I'm away from my boat right now and can't take a quick look at mine.
Hunter 26 rotten wood? rgranger at 2:35pm 06.09.20 Can you post a pic of yours? I'm away from my boat right now and can't take a quick look at mine.
Battery Management jviss at 2:34pm 06.09.20 Which one, he has many. Never a good idea. The largest house bank you can have is the best. Yes,
Mast mounted winch Gene Neill at 2:34pm 06.09.20 Forgiven... the sails of a C22 are no bigger than a large dinghy! Why you need a winch to hoist the
Battery charger Tom J at 2:33pm 06.09.20 Thank you for all of your help and suggestions. Our charger has been in the boat since 2003. All
Where can I find one of these? Hayden Watson at 2:31pm 06.09.20 I just went back to that link on SBO and it now says unavailable which is strange because it worked
Insurance question (yawn) ... JRT at 2:23pm 06.09.20 The race question came up with me on our 2003 310 with BoatUS, I said no. I set agreed value at $50
Battery Management Stu Jackson at 2:19pm 06.09.20 wired using the 1-2-BOTH-OFF switch per Maine Sail's scheme. Which one, he has many. I was thin
HANK ON FRUSTRATION Stu Jackson at 2:16pm 06.09.20 Will do! Here's another trick: before you drop your jib, sail on port tack and then heave to. Th
Marine Batteries dlochner at 2:15pm 06.09.20 Okay... that is settled.... so lets talk anchors.:biggrin: Or Varnish!
Is it Trisail or Trysail? capta at 2:14pm 06.09.20 The definitions suggest it replaced a sail normally gaff headed; that it was oriented fore & aft on
Water feed to head sink ggrizzard at 2:14pm 06.09.20 I think HMT2 may be on to something. Water can leave deposits in that aerator over time which would
Battery Management Benny17441 at 2:11pm 06.09.20 How about for recharging underway with the alternator? Is there a plan or a generator aboard?
Hunter Legend 43 Chock Armonia1 at 1:57pm 06.09.20 Armonia, first, you are fortunate the boat had such little damage. I hope that is true of your home

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