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Smart Switch bilge pump install marchem at 7:37am 07.25.19 Catalina 310 21/2835
Shower Sump Pump Jeff Jellick at 7:25am 07.25.19 Big Boats 12/2006 I have a 2006 Hunter 45 CC, and want to replace the aft shower sump pump. Is the "Whale Gray IC Sho
Snubber..... attaching with hitch. NYSail at 5:55am 07.25.19 Ask All Sailors 22/3766 hello all, So I have been using a snubber that has a chain hook. Works just fine but a bit of a pai
Fuel Pump Filter? (2) sjsflyer at 4:47am 07.25.19 Catalina 310 17/2389 I found an 80 micron fuel filter rolling around the engine pan after I purchased my 310. There is al
Switch Panel Wiring Question (4) AndreInPortland at 10:25pm 07.24.19 Catalina 22 19/3627 Hey all, My VHF radio installation is the project that just won't end. I've installed an antenna at
Hauling a 27' fixed keel (1) Raspa at 8:29pm 07.24.19 Smaller Boats 32/4940 Hi all... I just bought last week a 1976 27 feet Hunter.. since then I'm floating on a little cloud
Beta 35 starting problem Mark Maulden at 8:07pm 07.24.19 Engines and Propulsion 17/1314
restoring a 25 footer, value vs features questions bmwtourer at 6:45pm 07.24.19 Trailer Sailors 14/1071 I am restoring a new to me 1977 Catalina 25 swing keel, the boat is in good condition but in need of
AC breaker (not air conditioning but AC shore power) tom.p.brown at 6:17pm 07.24.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/587 just connected shore power to 2003 Hunter 306. went to nav station and toggled AC main on. no red li
Emergency welding using Batteries Genesis V at 6:13pm 07.24.19 Big Boats 13/1597
Finally, better weather returns! (3) Jackdaw at 6:02pm 07.24.19 Ask All Sailors 16/1065
Diesel fuel smell coming thru head EVA1114 at 4:52pm 07.24.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1107 Hi all - I had my 1990 Hunter S30 out in fairly blustery weather a few days ago. When we returned t
Whisker pole length for Hunter 41 Val Gurvits at 2:51pm 07.24.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/1962
85 Hunter 28.5 Model specific problems? Ranger_12 at 2:23pm 07.24.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/936 My son is looking at a mid eighties Hunter 28.5 and I was wondering if there are any model specific
Mechanical Advantage - MA (1) Hunter216 at 1:41pm 07.24.19 Ask All Sailors 97/6352 167550 I've been trying to figure out what the total MA is for this system. I am not sure about a fe
Maintaining line tension for furler Project_Mayhem at 12:51pm 07.24.19 Ask All Sailors 16/1503 I just setup the first furler I've ever owned and the first thing I realized is that it's difficult
Frig/Freezer analog thermostat conversion to digital Jim_H42 at 12:26pm 07.24.19 Big Boats 7/1014 I documented an owner modification to the P42 area that may be of interest to others who are still u
Water Leakage Simon Sexton at 9:51am 07.24.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/675 Hey Everyone, Good morning! Seeing as it has been a while since I've been active here on S
Min Size Sailboat robischd at 9:01am 07.24.19 Ask All Sailors 42/3845 If you were going to do some coastal/intercoastal cruising from Seattle to Ketchikan, Alaska by your
Accessory cable west marine 480 bay dancer at 8:39am 07.24.19 Parts Search 7/848 Does anybody happen to have surplus to requirements the accessory cable for a West Marine fixed moun

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Shaft Packing Gland tube/hose Tally Ho at 12:26pm 01.15.24 I've a brand new length of 2"ID soft exhaust hose (dual layer). Just wondering if I could cut to ri
Service Kits for "SKIPPER Type 7&8 Mike Fournier at 12:22pm 01.15.24 thank for your prompt reply Peggie. I have an old kerosene Shipmate galley stove that is also a str
Vision (freestanding) Mast holding water dlochner at 11:55am 01.15.24 The water is coming in through the sheaves on the masts, halyard exit plates, and anywhere the mast
Beneteau 373 - How to remove a fixed port light BigEasy at 11:27am 01.15.24 Before you attempt to remove it, I would ensure that replacements continue to be available through B
Hunter 34 no 12 volt power after winter haul and Ralph Johnstone at 10:49am 01.15.24 Strange thing is everything worked perfectly fine when I shut everything down for the winter. Thi
2GM20F engine issue Ralph Johnstone at 10:04am 01.15.24 This epoxy did good for my Water-lock cracks. So I suppose it should be good for this repair. IMH
Thesis survey for boaters! wbernard594 at 8:50am 01.15.24 Did the survey, I was a crew member and marine scientist on the Smithsonian's RV Marsys Resolute and
Broken Seacock Handle (5) jparrotta at 8:08am 01.15.24 I had a similar problem with the same valve, in my case with an almost new valve, the driver failed
Thesis survey for boaters! VenturED at 7:48am 01.15.24 Hi everyone! My name is Molly, I'm a sailor, prior liveaboard, and graduate student. I'm doing my t
Thesis survey for boaters! All U Get at 6:38am 01.15.24 Done.
Hunter 34 no 12 volt power after winter haul and Davidasailor26 at 6:09am 01.15.24 Start at the beginning of the circuit (the battery posts) with a multimeter, and work your way along
Thesis survey for boaters! JamesG161 at 5:55am 01.15.24 I had never heard of Citizen Science. The key word is Science. I did the survey :cool: Two or my
Engine and H20 heater question dlochner at 5:41am 01.15.24
Hunter 34 no 12 volt power after winter haul and Capt Robbie at 4:34am 01.15.24 Everything worked perfectly when i left a few months ago and now nothing. Batteries were turned to
Furling Line Rigging DaveJ at 4:29am 01.15.24 Also, the line is definitely a trip hazard. Keep it low to the deck and as close to the rail as poss
Thesis survey for boaters! kappykaplan at 4:23am 01.15.24 Survey completed.
Hunter 34 no 12 volt power after winter haul and kappykaplan at 4:23am 01.15.24 Need a little more information in order to help you. Are the battery switches turned on? What's th
Thesis survey for boaters! Jim Legere at 4:11am 01.15.24 Survey completed. Glad to help out.
Acoustic guitar and boats. justsomeguy at 8:44pm 01.14.24 I was taking about this ukulele player Haven't listened to it yet, but I was only messin' with ya.
2GM20F engine issue Ken13559 at 8:23pm 01.14.24 Do you figure the wooden structure which built the dam has dried out yet. Looks pretty miserable

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