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oil pressure guage mike at 10:30pm 01.31.02 Big Boats 5/1084 Has anyone added an oil pressure guage? I have a 91 37.5 legend and am tired of relying on the idio
A LONG story..... Susie at 7:03pm 01.31.02 Other Sailboats 25/2157
boom furler ken forman at 1:33pm 01.31.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1075 I have a Hunter 30, 1993 and am considering instaling an in boom furling system by Schafer. Does any
Winch trade ins Bob Willett at 12:40pm 01.31.02 Big Boats 1/932 Does anyone have the web page address for the outfit that sells used winches. Iam in the market for
stoped working found blown fuse? Brian D at 11:06am 01.31.02 Other Sailboats 1/899 Cold machine was working fine, then one day went to boat and it was not . Found blown fuse on contro
Help on buying a '73 22 Jim Peterson at 9:02am 01.31.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1092 I am looking at a 1973 22, and would love some hints as to what to look at, what things can 'go' on
Problem raising the mainsail is fixed! Mark at 8:52am 01.31.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/857 We were having very frustrating problems raising the mainsail and broke some clips and sliders tryin
Standard Horizon GPS/Chartplotter Bob F at 7:43am 01.31.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1065 I see a Standard Horizon GPS/Chartplotter model CP150 for about $399. Looks like a good "basic" unit
mechanical starters Bill at 6:21am 01.31.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/924 Anyone used or know of alternative starting mechanisms for Yanmar 3GMF or similar engines? Some crui
AUTOPILOT DENNIS at 10:44pm 01.30.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1148 I AM INSTALLING A AUTOHELM SPORT PILOT. IT IS A AUTOPILOT AND I NEED TO KNOW THE BEST PLACE TO INSTA
Show a Hunter 42? Asa Colson at 10:11pm 01.30.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1102 My wife and I are interested in purchasing a Hunter 42 manufactured in the years 1990-1998. We would
Furuno 1621 radar Wm Mayberry at 8:44pm 01.30.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/4747 I have a chance to buy a used 1621 Furuno radar for $400. Assuming it works properly, should I get
C-30 Cabin Heat L.D. Rakestraw at 1:53pm 01.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 9/1015 I am interested in suggestions for heating the cabin, especially locating the heater. Propane would
Wanted- Chicago Strictly Sail Reporter Andy Falls at 1:10pm 01.30.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1331 I had dreams of going to Strictly Sail, but alas!Who will be the sailboatowners.com roving reporter
Fuel tanks D. Glackin at 11:11am 01.30.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1336 Has anyone had leakage problems with a 9 year old aluminum fuel tank? Not sure if it is caused by c
PHRF Rating for Hunter 34 - Shoal Draft Charlie at 10:11am 01.30.02 Racing 3/2081 I was given a PHRF handicap base rating of 146 plus 6 for a fixed 2 blade prop for a total of 152.
Mast Lights not working? (HELP!) Franklin Post at 10:16am 01.30.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1685 I am buying a Hunter 33.5 (1989) and my survey showed that the mast lights were not working. In the
Bottom Paint Tim Smith at 10:00am 01.30.02 Smaller Boats 2/935 I just bought a 240 last fall and didn't paint the bottom. Two questions. One, I have some algea o
Marina Experience in Sarasota/Bradenton Area? S. Jaffe at 9:43am 01.30.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1578 I have been considering keeping our boat at either "Dolphin Marina" at Regatta Point in Bradenton an
Need chips for Garmin 180 for ICW S. Jaffe at 9:27am 01.30.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1329 I would like to borrow, rent or buy the necessary chipsfrom someone for my Garmin 180 GPS for the I

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What is the name of this type of clip/hook? Justin_NSA at 6:31am 07.22.20 Looks like a pelican hook to me too. There are variations on the principle. I wouldn't know who make
What is the name of this type of clip/hook? dlochner at 6:30am 07.22.20 Pelican hook. Because it looks like a pelican. https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=1034644
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? SFS at 6:29am 07.22.20 I echo this sentiment. Cables do go bad, so have good ones, and have extras. We had to discard two
Pump out on Hunter Don Lucas at 6:25am 07.22.20 my holding tank has both the "drain" for the macerator pump and the pump out at the bottom of the ta
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? justsomeguy at 6:25am 07.22.20 Make sure they have high quality USB cables too. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Scosche-Revolt-Compact
Cant find the source of water in bilge - H33 Jake N Eggs at 6:23am 07.22.20 The water out connection is at the bottom of the tank accessible from the small cabinet at the foot
First Sail on 23.5 Tackdan235 at 6:21am 07.22.20 Sorry this is when the jib was down
First Sail on 23.5 kappykaplan at 6:07am 07.22.20 That leads me to think there's not enough tension on the halyard.
Jib cleats that fit 1970s era Javelins? WFON at 5:57am 07.22.20 Thanks to everyone who replied - it was very helpful as I get my Javelin set up.
Need Replacement Companionway Hatch Seals Caboteur at 5:56am 07.22.20 Hi GSpencer - amazing. I'm looking to the same thing also on a 2012 Oceanis 34!! I purchased the
Pump out on Hunter jviss at 5:47am 07.22.20 Respectfully, I believe your drawing is somewhat incorrect technically. To the best of my knowledge
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? JamesG161 at 5:34am 07.22.20 I have 2 of these aboard. One is being recharged below, while we charge up USB devices on the weath
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? Justin_NSA at 5:25am 07.22.20 Make sure they have high quality USB cables too.
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 5:13am 07.22.20 There are a number of ways to answer this question. If I wanted to the most cautious I would go wit
Repainting a dink hull Joe at 5:10am 07.22.20 I'd paint the entire hull with an epoxy paint like Brightside, or even spend a little more and a two
Stuffing box Justin_NSA at 5:07am 07.22.20 Not familiar with 'Main Sail' on this site that you're referring to.... sorry. Where is this? See
topping lift load rating Joe at 5:02am 07.22.20 WTH is a chickenhead? 1/4" dacron is all you need. Dyneema doesn't cleat well.
272 owners: what weight and style of anchor do you have? jibes138 at 5:00am 07.22.20 Several years back there was a lengthy thread on anchor swivels and over the years too many anchor t
2007 Beneteau 373 Shifter sticking forward and reverse yet not when button pushed for neutral DougM at 4:57am 07.22.20 You might not need a specific part number. The only variable is the length and probably available at
Does this boat exist? (1) Joe at 4:57am 07.22.20 I suggest a Capri 22. Not open transom, but easy to board with low freeboard and large cockpit (rac

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