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Bell Placement Nichole at 8:24pm 05.09.01 Big Boats 5/1006 I'm looking for ideas as to where I can mount a brass bell on my 340. Had a Coast Guard inspection
Rebedding screws into teak Alan Goodman at 2:23pm 05.09.01 Ask All Sailors 5/2693 The 'piano hinge' screws holding my cockpit seat to the lazarette have become loose. The screws are
trailer for daysailer I ralph pilsbury at 12:45pm 05.09.01 Day Sailers 1/1790 the original daysailerI trailer that came with the boat was stolen right out of my dooryard. the old
refitting step on daysailer ralph pilsbury at 12:33pm 05.09.01 Day Sailers 1/1125 trying to resurrect daysailer, just found out it is a type I, not type II. I am 99% sure that I have
Fitting vented loop on macerator discharge Chuck at 11:49am 05.09.01 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/2320 I am adding a vented loop to the discharge hose from the macerator in my Catalina 36 (per Peggy's su
hinged mast step Jim Cox at 11:08am 05.09.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1179 I am trying to install a mast raising kit on my mac 26 water ballust, I ordered the kit from haven c
1984 Hunter 34 & Cowl Vents Ken at 10:59am 05.09.01 Big Boats 3/1484 I'm new to the Hunter boat ownership, just purchased a 1984 Hunter 34. My Cowl vents are in sad sha
A-B Compressor Leak Ned Strain at 10:56am 05.09.01 Other Sailboats 1/780 Over the winter, something gave way and it appears that all the oil leaked out (a lot) from the comp
Ventilation of cabin in Catalina 34 Ron Dillehay Jr at 8:00am 05.09.01 Big Boats 2/1755 Does any body have any advice for proper cabin ventilation while the boat is closed up?The boat doe
Holding Tank replacement Tim Gabrielse at 7:41am 05.09.01 Big Boats 4/931 Anybody replace the holding tank on their Legend 37???If so, what size and manufactor??. My stock
What boat? Steve at 4:26am 05.09.01 Ask All Sailors 18/1566 Ok, I know this is a loaded question, with many opinions, no right answer, etc..But I have to ask.
Single handing and docking Pat I at 2:35am 05.09.01 Mid-Size Boats 7/1575 I have a new C320 which I dock in a "U" slip. the wind is predominately from the west or over my st
A few places to check Aldo at 2:21am 05.09.01 Smaller Boats 1/968 Lisa: I think that you may be anticipating the worst. Did you check to make sure that the valve, to
C36 review in Practical Sailor Phil Herring at 12:45am 05.09.01 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/962 Just wanted to thank all C36 owners who responded to our survey on their boats. The PS review (a ve
Anchoring preferences for H33 Jim Logan at 12:41am 05.09.01 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1037 I've read the archives for past wisdom, but I thought I'd ask the question - What do most of you use
Replacing tiller Dan at 12:36am 05.09.01 Smaller Boats 4/947 Has anyone replaced their tiller on the Hunter 22? I need to buy a new one but the price for one fro
Dinghy Power Gary Wyngarden at 12:22am 05.09.01 Ask All Sailors 16/1606 The good news is I got a great deal. I needed to upgrade my dinghy from a small 8 foot Achilles. I p
Can anyone talk me out of buying a new catalina 36 Guest at 12:15am 05.09.01 Big Boats 9/6857 I currently own a '72 Tartan 34 and sail the Chesapeake bay. We'd like to "move up" to a larger and
Difference between 305 and 325 ? Joe Chamberlain at 11:06pm 05.08.01 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1193 Can anyone tell me the difference between the 305 and 325 please ? They both seem to be identical 3
ISOMAT QUESTION Tim Leighton at 9:31pm 05.08.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1019 I know the answer to my question is probably somewhere on the forum, but I'll ask it anyway. Who is

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Anyone use a mini FM transmitter on the boats radio? dlochner at 10:20am 04.17.20 Many current FM car/marine stereos have bluetooth, Aux inputs, or USB inputs. Probably for not much
Anyone use a mini FM transmitter on the boats radio? rgranger at 10:12am 04.17.20 Yep... and we have an old van that we use that exact setup to listen to the ipod.
Freshman sailor asking for advice dlochner at 10:11am 04.17.20 One other point is, make sure to "test drive" the head on boats you are looking at (figuratively sp
Freshman sailor asking for advice rgranger at 10:10am 04.17.20 If heeling becomes a real issue... try sailing on a catamaran. That solves space issues, draft issu
Freshman sailor asking for advice Klaussic at 10:10am 04.17.20 Hi Klaussic, I live in Slidell and belong to Tammany Yacht Club. When things return to normal (whe
Anyone use a mini FM transmitter on the boats radio? Head Sail at 10:06am 04.17.20 Yes that is exactly what I did. Do an search for bluetooth FM transmitter and take your pick.
How Heavy is Your Boat? Terry Cox at 10:05am 04.17.20 For those concerned about the weight of our boat, it is appreciated. BTW, when fully loaded, as it i
Fuel Tank Gauges on Hunter 410 JamesG161 at 10:02am 04.17.20 There is another fuel tank gauge located in the cabin with the WEMA water tank monitors I have the
Fuel Tank Gauges on Hunter 410 JamesG161 at 9:58am 04.17.20 If, all of this came from the factory, were both fuel tank gauges operational? Mine were, but...
Need advice on how crazy this idea is..... steel boat, unfinished.... MAJOR PROJECT Jim26m at 9:57am 04.17.20 I can weld, own a welder, have a wood shop, a sand blaster; and this project is daunting. As said a
Need advice on how crazy this idea is..... steel boat, unfinished.... MAJOR PROJECT dlochner at 9:56am 04.17.20 Have you ever talked to someone who is sailing his/her second steel boat? Probably not, as once y
Aftermarket Rudder System Help ScourgeOfTheHudson at 9:56am 04.17.20 Got it all sorted out, managed to track down the second owner of the boat who installed the wheel an
Need advice on how crazy this idea is..... steel boat, unfinished.... MAJOR PROJECT PaulK at 9:34am 04.17.20 Well...lead is going for about 35 cents/pound... 6000 pounds... with the winches and engine...could
How Heavy is Your Boat? Terry Cox at 9:33am 04.17.20 Just quoting the travel lift operator. No argument here whether or how precise the scale. Different
Multiple Fresh Water Tanks on Hunter 410 sail sfbay at 9:29am 04.17.20 Ditto Nodak7..................that is how I operate the 5 water tanks on my Hunter 46.
Freshman sailor asking for advice Jim26m at 9:28am 04.17.20 I was just wondering, have either of you ever actually been on a sailboat? I ask because some peop
Need advice on how crazy this idea is..... steel boat, unfinished.... MAJOR PROJECT sail sfbay at 9:18am 04.17.20 I have considered it but instead have always purchased sail and power boats that were sound and but
Need advice on how crazy this idea is..... steel boat, unfinished.... MAJOR PROJECT rgranger at 9:18am 04.17.20 hahahaha Okay... I've actually looked at that same boat about 6 years ago. First question...Yes...
Solar Panel Type and Installation Tips (2) sesmith at 9:12am 04.17.20 I put 420 watts of panels on our bimini last year. I used Renogy flexible panels. Way too early to
Fuel Tank Gauges on Hunter 410 sail sfbay at 9:11am 04.17.20 .........If, all of this came from the factory, were both fuel tank gauges operational? Expect so.

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