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Grace, the video Brian D at 1:00pm 04.17.20 Sails Call Lounge 11/987 Here is one more from my collection. Performed on a 2006 Martin D12X1 12-string. D_cacyVUeHk
Trailer Bunk Carper or Slides or something new? LakeShark at 11:04am 04.17.20 Trailer Sailors 15/4484 Ok so I have been around long enough to know that this has been discussed before but not for a while
Not all heroes wear capes (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 04.27.20 Ask All Sailors 13/2156 Where do you turn when you have a problem with your boat? A trusted local mechanic, rigger, or yard
Windows, oh those leaky windows (2) lostintime at 9:41am 04.17.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1575 Good all, and thanks in advance for any help given. I have an 1983 Catalina 30. I am removing and
Anyone use a mini FM transmitter on the boat's radio? tadd5181 at 9:34am 04.17.20 Ask All Sailors 12/4509 I have an 2000 Hunter 420. Its older AM FM radio sound plays into marine grade speakers in my cockp
Need advice on how crazy this idea is..... steel boat, unfinished.... MAJOR PROJECT sbcwolff at 9:01am 04.17.20 Ask All Sailors 20/3890 I understand this will take YEARS of work, and tens of thousands of dollars, but would we be crazy t
Fuel Tank Gauges on Hunter 410 JohnEh at 8:45am 04.17.20 Big Boats 12/2819 I recently acquired a 2000 Hunter 410. There is a fuel gauge located at the helm by the tachometer.
Multiple Fresh Water Tanks on Hunter 410 JohnEh at 8:33am 04.17.20 Big Boats 11/2255 I recently acquired a 2000 Hunter 410. The boat has three fresh water tanks with three deck fills an
Hardtop for a Hunter 41AC Tucker67 at 6:56am 04.17.20 Big Boats 17/2665 I am starting to think about building a hardtop for my Hunter 41AC. and am looking for input, pictu
H336 Replace Outlaul line ChrisHunter at 6:02am 04.17.20 Mid-Size Boats 4/793 The end of my Outhaul line at the mast has become frayed and needs to be replaced. I remember this
Catalina 387 canvas center console cover RobBoat at 4:53am 04.17.20 Parts Search 2/524
Water heater DNRJR at 4:22am 04.17.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/664 I need to replace my water heater on my Hunter 37 Cherubini. Does anyone have any special answers in
Scuppers.... (4) gtg at 9:44pm 04.16.20 Smaller Boats 9/3200 I have two scuppers right next to each other. Perhaps after market. They seem to be letting water in
Is a interior mast pole done at this stage? (3) gtg at 9:35pm 04.16.20 Ask All Sailors 7/744 Suppose this boat has been sitting with water in for a year. Does the interior mast pole need repla
PROP SHAFT DIAMETER thetone at 8:04pm 04.16.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/2844 I have a recently purchased a 1990 Beneteau 35s5. Does anyone know what size shaft zink. The engine
How Heavy is Your Boat? Sailgunner at 4:24pm 04.16.20 Big Boats 50/8714 My 2000 410 list its displacement at 20,200 lbs. Just had the bottom repainted and the travel lift
Where are all the documents? joe28532 at 4:20pm 04.16.20 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1140 I recently emailed Hunter with a question concerning the build of my '82 37C. Specifically I was loo
24 AWG Wire Red_Dog at 3:13pm 04.16.20 Ask All Sailors 28/7342 I do not like radio/navigation device manufacturers. Has anyone found first, a stripping/crimping to
Freshman sailor asking for advice Klaussic at 1:49pm 04.16.20 Ask All Sailors 51/6757
J Hook Terminal Ends, Z Spar? (1) GSBNY at 12:52pm 04.16.20 Ask All Sailors 9/1314

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Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? (2) BigEasy at 10:13pm 03.13.25 Photos of OEM Beneteau shaft seal cooling water nipple.263
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? BigEasy at 10:01pm 03.13.25
Mast repair thoughts Urban Hermit at 8:26pm 03.13.25 The cost can not necessarily be expressed in dollars as people can get injured when the mast comes
Keel Bolts teacherspet at 7:23pm 03.13.25 Thanks for your reply, It is deep and the yard hopefully will have the extension and the torque wren
Keel Bolts Don S/V ILLusion at 7:03pm 03.13.25 Simple matter to torque keel bolts to ensure integrity and clean bonding connection. The 40.5 has a
Kenyon alcohol stove burners (1) dLj at 6:43pm 03.13.25 Sadly, Kenyon is kaput for alcohol. Occasionally there is a used pressureized unit for sale on Eba
Kenyon alcohol stove burners azambella at 6:35pm 03.13.25 Thanks I know it obsolete but so am I. I am just fixing things on our old boat where I ca. If I c
Mast repair thoughts dlochner at 5:42pm 03.13.25 The cost can not necessarily be expressed in dollars as people can get injured when the mast comes d
VHF antenna mast mounting shemandr at 5:36pm 03.13.25
Squalicum Yacht Club MFD at 5:28pm 03.13.25 For sailing you will probably want Corinthian or Bellingham yacht club.
Bilge Wire Size Question. Urban Hermit at 5:22pm 03.13.25 Per Chapman Piloting, a one-way distance of 15 feet carrying 10 amps only need 14-ga (acceptable 3%
Headliner replacement william24424 at 5:08pm 03.13.25 I bought 4x8 panels @ lumber yard, used old pieces as template, for stringers I fiberglassed some ex
Kenyon alcohol stove burners ggrizzard at 4:55pm 03.13.25 Sadly, Kenyon is kaput for alcohol. Occasionally there is a used pressureized unit for sale on Ebay
Engine Stern Tube for Hunter 29.5 Dalliance at 4:29pm 03.13.25
Mast repair thoughts Urban Hermit at 4:26pm 03.13.25 I wouldn't trust anything in the picture, but then Murphy's made me a pessimist. Still . . . what's
VHF antenna mast mounting Urban Hermit at 4:22pm 03.13.25 Many use the antenna as a sacrificial feeler to let them know when the bridge is too low. One TWANG
What is this adhesive/caulk/sealant? Urban Hermit at 4:21pm 03.13.25 I immediately thought butyl, too.
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) Urban Hermit at 4:18pm 03.13.25 Don't buy a boat that doesn't sweep you off your feet. "If in doubt, don't." Of course being swep
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) john6206 at 2:54pm 03.13.25 @Foswick I really appreciate your input! Believe me, I've considered this. When we first scored t
Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft. dLj at 2:49pm 03.13.25 Did you apply lanacote over propspeed? If so, how will you know if the lanacote did anything more

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