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How Do You Mark Chain for Anchor Rode? Gorodn Myers at 12:24am 03.12.01 Other Sailboats 5/977 What is the "best" way to mark anchor chain so that amont of chain being used is apparent?Paint, u
mystery leak solved newly anonymous at 11:49pm 03.11.01 Big Boats 3/1066 Passing this along in case someone else is being driven crazy by a similar problem: Ever since takin
Dahl 101 filter replacement Bill Gregory at 11:33pm 03.11.01 Ask All Sailors 1/3371 I am going to replace the filter element in a Dahl 101 fuel filter on my Catalina 30. I would like
Chain Plates Dick of Sylvan at 11:32pm 03.11.01 Smaller Boats 0/941 While you're at it, if you have an older boat you might want to replace all four. I had one break o
A Shocking Problem! Steve Thorogood at 11:21pm 03.11.01 Ask All Sailors 7/1319 Do any of you fellow sailors have an answer to static build-up that is becoming an increasing proble
WATER ON SHOWER FLOOR WALLACE SHAKUN at 11:15pm 03.11.01 Big Boats 4/1114 I have water on the shower floor from as yet unknown sources.
And speaking fo msuc... SailboatOwners.com at 11:07pm 03.11.01 Ask All Sailors 28/2131 Since we've had such a rousing discussion about _what_ to listen to, let's hear about where you list
Replacing gate valve Bill Ebling at 10:58pm 03.11.01 Mid-Size Boats 9/2330 1985 31 foot Hunter. For safety reasons I am about to replace the non-fuctional "stock" gate valve
Rudder Damage Prevention Bob at 9:59pm 03.11.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/1397 Can you please tell us O'Day 25 Owners what we can do to protect our rudders from breaking in two.
H37C fuel tank examined. Ed Schenck at 9:20pm 03.11.01 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1080 Well I finally got up the nerve and did it. Cut TWO six inch holes in the top of the diesel fuel ta
Stuffing Box Maintenance-H27 Doug McAvoy at 8:46pm 03.11.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/1143 My 1976 H-27 is overdue for maintenance on the stuffing box while the boat is out of the water. How
Racing - Why Or Why Not? Dick Vance at 8:23pm 03.11.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/1024 It seems that not many Hunter Captains on HOW race their boats. I am curious as to how many of you
DIY welding of Bow Pulpit Ernie Tetrault at 5:27pm 03.11.01 Mid-Size Boats 3/2616 I have a broken mount plate on my bow pulpit. (where the pulpit secures to the deck) I was going to
Marine Head Conversion Colin at 1:45pm 03.11.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1357 Is it possible to convert the porta potti to a marine head with holding tank and possible thru hull
bimini for a Hunter 240 Bart Ford at 12:36pm 03.11.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1192 I want to put a bimini top on my boat this summer. Ithink if I can provide some shade for crew I mig
Bimini for the 28.5 Tom Spettel at 12:09pm 03.11.01 Mid-Size Boats 3/2000 I am looking for a source for a bimini for our 1985 Hunter 28.5.
Bulk head replacement Greg Gutirrez at 12:08pm 03.11.01 Smaller Boats 0/962 Does anyone have experience/ information on the replacement of the port bulkhead that the chainplate
Keel, leading edge crack Mike M. at 11:59am 03.11.01 Big Boats 2/1201 I have a crack on the leading edge of the keel approximately 14-16 in down and extends to each side
Roller Furling Maintenence Kent Johnson at 11:56am 03.11.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1030 I have a Hunter 36 with a roller furling system from Cruising Designs. I know how it is suppose to w
Swing Keel side swing Al Burrier at 11:49am 03.11.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1046 I am in the process of trying to salvage a very used Catalina 22 # 5238 (I think). During a recient

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Ceiling Cover to Hide Motor ggrizzard at 6:22pm 04.05.20 Thanks dlochner, Somehow I missed that part of my 73 year hardware store education! That stuff could
Jib furling line Valerio at 6:20pm 04.05.20 i would suggest that you add some feet so you can reach one winch, very helpfull when there is a lot
Sanitation hose layout diagram Scott T-Bird at 6:16pm 04.05.20 It really doesn't matter. However, assuming that the loop will be higher than the inlet fitting on
How can people continue working during a lock down? dlochner at 6:11pm 04.05.20 Wrong approach. That is called Gamblers Ruin. I think you are referring to the Gambler's Fallacy.
How can people continue working during a lock down? dlochner at 6:10pm 04.05.20 59th day :clap: What do I win:p:D:tongue::confused::waycool::biggrin::) ? ? ? ? Was I supposed t
Photo sought of Origo oven shelf dlochner at 6:07pm 04.05.20 Check your measurements, you may be able to substitute a rack from Force 10. If you can find one tha
Ceiling Cover to Hide Motor dlochner at 6:05pm 04.05.20 I'll bite... What is "Hardware Cloth"? It is a wire chicken wire like material. Usually the grid
Photo sought of Origo oven shelf Brazil at 6:04pm 04.05.20 Thanks for the suggestion. Their website indicates no stock for the shelf or pan, although they appe
Ceiling Cover to Hide Motor ggrizzard at 6:04pm 04.05.20 I'll bite... What is "Hardware Cloth"?
SHOULD I sail this season? dlochner at 5:55pm 04.05.20 there is a pandemic going on. that is 100% real!!! i was the number 1 math student in my class in
Nav Station Light Bill19233 at 5:47pm 04.05.20 I gave up on mine and replaced the unit. At first, I took a replacement coiled wire to replace it b
ADDING ROLLER FURLING! jssailem at 5:47pm 04.05.20 With out auto pilot there is always the TieDown. Lashing the wheel in place, or applying the wheel b
SHOULD I sail this season? smokey73 at 5:44pm 04.05.20 Most of the drastic actions by officials at least around here are the result of the actions of group
SHOULD I sail this season? dlochner at 5:42pm 04.05.20 Jon, I get your point that it is irresponsible to do anything that risks increasing the spread, or
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Set Up and Commissioning jssailem at 5:42pm 04.05.20 o, you don't have a horizontal graph at the top of the P70 that shows the rudder position, even whe
Nav Station Light Rick D at 5:27pm 04.05.20 I gave up on mine and replaced the unit. At first, I took a replacement coiled wire to replace it bu
Rapid Disintegration of Saildrive Leg SG at 5:23pm 04.05.20 https://www.boatzincs.com/yan196420-02652.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiYTApMPS6AIVAYzICh1JJQo3EAsYAiABEgL
SHOULD I sail this season? Lazy1 at 5:05pm 04.05.20 Devil's advocate: There is the thought that if you are out on a boat and have an emergency requiring
Photo sought of Origo oven shelf rgranger at 5:01pm 04.05.20 I think this place has the parts https://www.leisureshopdirect.com/gas/caravan-cookers/dometic-orig
SHOULD I sail this season? rgranger at 4:58pm 04.05.20 I respect your opinion Jon and you ain't wrong but..I lake sail. When I go out, I anchor in a cove

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