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Thread sealant for diesel fuel lines? Gene Neill at 4:59pm 03.17.19 Ask All Sailors 8/5198 I have Permatex aviation form-a-gasket #80019, and Permatex thread sealant #80632 on hand, as well a
New bilge pump and wiring drcov at 4:55pm 03.17.19 The Cherubini Hunters 3/899 1979 Hunter 33, since the fiasco with the self filling head, time to install new pump and wiring The
Seems all nav lights are NOT created equal Jackdaw at 4:54pm 03.17.19 Ask All Sailors 31/2261 Interesting notice from the USCG. https://www.solosailors.org/public/pdfs/uscg_nav_light_safety_ale
roller furling asymmetric sail on Catalina MK 28II circa 2003 eberns at 3:48pm 03.17.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/1725 I am interested in adding this to my boat but want to know if I can attach the roller fuller to anch
Cutless bearing replacement tool for rent? SWagner at 12:06pm 03.17.19 Ask All Sailors 10/5471 Does anyone have this tool, StrutPro, https://strutpro.com or the like who would be willing to lend
So this beaver walks into a bar... (2) Kermit at 8:21am 03.17.19 Sails Call Lounge 19/1700
Mainsail h26 to 260 jbreland at 6:34am 03.17.19 Smaller Boats 1/396 Anyone know if the main sail from a 260 will fit on a hunter 26 ? I think I heard they decreased the
FTZ correct crimp and Ancor heavy duty lugs? kristof at 6:33am 03.17.19 Musings With Maine Sail 3/1470 Hi everybody. Quick question: Do I need any adjustment to crimp #6 Ancor heavy duty lugs with FTZ co
Mac 26S head stay Joel23807 at 8:43pm 03.16.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/637 Can anyone tell me where I can buy a new headstay for my 26S that fits inside the CDI FF2 furler?
What is it? (1) Bama Boy at 5:14pm 03.16.19 Ask All Sailors 12/790 Can anyone tell me what this is. It is located on the port side of the cockpit backrest between the
Tight squeeze (1) Fly By Night at 3:59pm 03.16.19 Catalina 30 10/1263 Kind of a tight fit for 6'-1", but got it done.
Replacement API 20025 alternator (2) Brinky63 at 3:02pm 03.16.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1411 I have a API 20025 alternator installed on my yanmar 2gm20f which has three batteries, one starter f
how to adjust Mainsail luff tension '95 "26C"? nickl1218 at 2:03pm 03.16.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/506
What and how??? (1) Jackdaw at 12:20pm 03.16.19 Racing 9/1022 Examine the picture of the Figaro 3. What is the skipper doing with his right hand? How is it rigged
Thru Hulls drcov at 12:08pm 03.16.19 The Cherubini Hunters 4/988 Really stupid question. New owner of 1979 Hunter 33. Where is the thru hull located for head Someone
Marina Meriachee at 12:05pm 03.16.19 Ask All Sailors 46/2533 How long would you be prepared to leave your boat in your slip, unused? Or, put another way, if you
Organising aft locker storage on H41AC? leemarkadams at 11:11am 03.16.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/244 Afternoon all , Getting ready to become full time liveaboards on our Legend 41AC and looking at th
love steam jon hansen at 7:30am 03.16.19 Ask All Sailors 21/1052 Jg3U66TcRX8
Bimini's and awnings, use one? (7) TomY at 6:29am 03.16.19 Ask All Sailors 40/8442 In the past we used various items clipped on the sun side when the sun was too hot in the late afte
Shower Sump install GarEi at 6:16am 03.16.19 Ask All Sailors 12/872 My Pearson 303 does not have a shower sump, I want to install one I am leaning towards an Attwood 41

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Uniseal tank thickness Project_Mayhem at 5:06am 04.30.24 Thanks for recommending Uniseal @Peggie Hall HeadMistress! While a vendor told me it's not necessary
Outboard depth in water. Gene Neill at 5:03am 04.30.24 Thanks guys. Gene do you tie your motor off somehow when trailering? I basically took all my tail m
Replacing exhaust hose dlochner at 4:53am 04.30.24 I didn't use the old hose to pull the new one thru... the hoses were too stiff and there wasn't eno
Adding a new rope clutch dlochner at 4:46am 04.30.24 If you are screwing SS bolts into an aluminum plate, it is a good idea to coat the bolt with some Te
Hand held Radio ? dlochner at 4:11am 04.30.24 Range is affected by multiple factors, the primary factor is line of sight, followed by antenna orie
Adding a new rope clutch daviddp at 2:27am 04.30.24 I replaced mine last season with the Garhauler parts, as others have noted. It was quick ands easy,
Convert florescent fixtures to LED bulbs karellen at 10:55pm 04.29.24 These look nice, but at $80 bucks a pop they are not in my budget. Ahh, bummer. I got them from Ca
Convert florescent fixtures to LED bulbs Rich Stidger at 9:19pm 04.29.24 HELLA dual color LED fixtures These look nice, but at $80 bucks a pop they are not in my budget.
Hand held Radio ? Richard19068 at 8:44pm 04.29.24 A handheld radio has very little effective range when used from the water. Your best bet is probabl
Tartan 3800 bow water tank mellis at 8:32pm 04.29.24 I measured the water needed to fill the bow tank and it was 30 gallons.
Convert florescent fixtures to LED bulbs marcham at 7:25pm 04.29.24 On other boats, I just replaced the entire fixture....
eSail Sailing Simulator Davidasailor26 at 7:12pm 04.29.24
Hand held Radio ? marcham at 7:09pm 04.29.24 Lots of good info above... A handheld radio has very little effective range when used from the wate
Hand held Radio ? Richard19068 at 6:53pm 04.29.24 Thanks for the info I was mainly interested in the DSC vs AIS data transmission. Additionally
Hand held Radio ? Richard19068 at 6:41pm 04.29.24 ...I included my SH HX860 ... the radio came out of my pocket, AND SANK to the bottom of the pool.
Convert florescent fixtures to LED bulbs karellen at 6:26pm 04.29.24 I went a different direction and replaced both of my fluorescent fixtures with these HELLA dual colo
Advice - Westerbeke 30b Spun Bearing Ted at 6:16pm 04.29.24 What might have caused this? I always thought a spun bearing was a result of a loss in oil pressure
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model) anelso29 at 6:08pm 04.29.24 This little gadget can help prevent water from coming out of the vent hose when backing up. Some bo
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model) dlochner at 5:45pm 04.29.24 This little gadget can help prevent water from coming out of the vent hose when backing up. Some boa
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model) anelso29 at 5:32pm 04.29.24 You asked about a water reservoir for your dripless gland. I routed the air hose up to the top of

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