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HOW BIG? twodzusfittings at 8:22am 03.23.19 Bigger Boats 20/1847 I see a lot of different size raw water strainers available. How big does it have to be? The thruhul
Spring....? (1) Maine Sail at 5:38am 03.23.19 Ask All Sailors 76/4643
Yanmar Starting Issues - Runs in Off Position (1) Eds-Therapy at 5:23am 03.23.19 Engines and Propulsion 19/3671 I started my Yanmar (3JH4E) after winter storage and it cranks over, but will not stay running. The
Last out of the water 1st back in Capt Robbie at 8:07pm 03.22.19 Big Boats 9/497 I never got why all of the boat owners wait till spring to start prepping there boats for new season
I need someone to help me prepare the sailboat for this summer. Chicago, IL Nieves500 at 7:41pm 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 26/1454 Hello, I need someone to help me prepare the sailboat for this summer. I can give me some advice in
Redundant bilge pump installation Capt Robbie at 7:11pm 03.22.19 Big Boats 16/1612 Just finished installing a rule 1100 automatic bilge pump as a redundant bilge pump on my H34. I'v
First 22 PHRF Rating SkipR at 5:09pm 03.22.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/483 Has anybody seen a PHRF rating for a Beneteau First 22 (or a First 20)?
Small water blisters??? (1) CapnGL at 5:07pm 03.22.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 23/2257 So these are on my hull. They after smaller than they appear. Actually about the size of a pencil er
H260 with fixed keel and trailer caverun at 3:01pm 03.22.19 Smaller Boats 1/594 Just in case someone is in the market, here's a nice fixed wing keel 260 with wheel, outboard, and a
Bigger holding tank air vents....... (1) NYSail at 12:42pm 03.22.19 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/766 hello all Beneteau holding tanks....... changed tank to gravity discharge but feel a need to make v
Open CPN and Tablets jkandris at 11:57am 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 11/3966 Hey Everyone, Just curious who is running openCPN on a tablet and what tablet they are using. Ive
Lewmar Winch Install Instructions FastOlson at 8:20am 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 9/8221 I just took delivery of two new Lewmar 40 winches. There was no paperwork in the boxes (other than a
Garmin BlueChart All U Get at 7:39am 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 5/584
Magma original grill grease trap dave_and_dd at 7:37am 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 5/996 Hey - recently got a Magma original round grill and mounted on the stern rail. So far works great-
356 engine kill question Former member 134612 at 6:55am 03.22.19 Big Boats 8/809 My 2003 Hunter 356 has the cable kill system for the engine. Killing the engine works great, but un
Beneteau 411 Convert Aft Cabin to Storage SailRex at 5:53am 03.22.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/577 Hello All, Has anyone ever tried to convert one of the aft cabins to a storage area? What were some
Reducing friction when reefing Canonshooternb at 7:20pm 03.21.19 Big Boats 14/4896 We are new owners of a Hunter 35.5 legend which has a fair bit larger sail that our previous boat. I
A Little Too Windy Woreign at 6:56pm 03.21.19 Day Sailers 69/6246 I took my DS2 out for the third time today with my daughter. The two previous sails were in 8-13 kn
Now THIS is Fun Size! Kermit at 6:05pm 03.21.19 Sails Call Lounge 49/2322 Just a little tidbit. Plus you can hear what a Southern frawg really sounds like. Oh, @Meriachee , s
Moisture reading captnkw at 4:06pm 03.21.19 Ask All Sailors 18/1901 I had my Hunter 49 hull inspection and was told I have a higher than usual moisture level reading on

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New to the forum Anomymous 163294 at 4:08pm 08.31.23 My first thought was that it is a bit late to check things in your driveway, after you've brought i
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 Johnny Sails at 4:05pm 08.31.23 Painting is usually a decision that is one way... Once painted always painted. It is suggested tha
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 (2) Johnny Sails at 4:05pm 08.31.23 219454 my old dual throttle and shifter is broken. Can I switch to a single handle design such as t
How to replace the rope clutch on a Hunter 336 Tally Ho at 3:58pm 08.31.23 If there is no way to access nuts under the clutch, it is a good bet that the screws are screwed int
Thundering water tank? Jimongee at 3:51pm 08.31.23
How to replace the rope clutch on a Hunter 336 kloudie1 at 3:40pm 08.31.23 A Helicoil is good there too if the threads strip. the manual impact driver is a real help, as Tech
Problems with cdi furling jib Tally Ho at 3:07pm 08.31.23 I know this is a bit of a crazy concept, but I like to check out the manual to understand how thing
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Rich Stidger at 3:01pm 08.31.23 @Ralph Johnstone , I am going to implement your fix in post #46. Question- being uneducated a short
2001 HUNTER 320 Tally Ho at 2:51pm 08.31.23 You need to figure out a strong point to mount the drive. There is also a pump and hydraulic hoses
Just purchased hull #54 and have some halyard questions (2) Ensign Claptrap at 2:51pm 08.31.23 Sorry for the very delayed reply. Been dealing with life as necessary, and boat stuff when I can.
Weathermax for genoa Tally Ho at 2:47pm 08.31.23 Then there are the esthetics. Weathmax has limited color selections so if you want to match a Sunb
Cat 28 MKII - Genoa Tally Ho at 2:43pm 08.31.23
Raritan PHII long term review Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:23pm 08.31.23 According to Raritan, a PHII should provide 25 yrs of reliable service with minimal repairs if it's
Clean up after holding tank leaked when pressurized Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:00pm 08.31.23 1. What is a vent line filter ? 2. Whatever it is, tell your friend to get rid of it. It can only g
Cat 28 MKII - Genoa Fred at 12:24pm 08.31.23 Jib Size Selection 101 Jib Size Selection Thanks Stu. I think you posted this on the FB thread as w
How to replace the rope clutch on a Hunter 336 rgranger at 12:09pm 08.31.23 I have a 336 but have not worked on the specific area you are talking about but generally, for inst
Gelcoat for Hunter 41DS repair in Europe -? Ralph Johnstone at 12:06pm 08.31.23 This may not apply to you at all but roll it around and discard if not applicable. As I own a Hunte
How to replace the rope clutch on a Hunter 336 rgranger at 11:55am 08.31.23
Cat 28 MKII - Genoa Stu Jackson at 11:49am 08.31.23 Jib Size Selection 101 Jib Size Selection
Gulf Storm Potential (1) jssailem at 10:36am 08.31.23 Perhaps it is an aging thing. I like them on my car. I also have taken care to change the way they a

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