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Wind sensor positioning (1) Scott T-Bird at 4:07pm 05.09.19 Ask All Sailors 32/7948 I always see the sensor pointing forward - ahead of the mast - on just about all boats. I pointed i
H41 ice maker output. leemarkadams at 2:29pm 05.09.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/345 Screenshot_20190509_221541_com.dropbox.android by leemarkadams posted May 9, 2019 at 10:27 PMHello a
Hi, I'm a prior member and now have returned 2bysea at 2:17pm 05.09.19 Smaller Boats 4/628 I had a H33 set up as a livaboard cruiser around Fl. After several small trailer sailers I have just
Hot water fitting size Voyager1 at 11:59am 05.09.19 Ask An Oday Owner 0/343 I have a 2gm20f, looking to replace the hot water hoses. Current hose are 5/8th. One fitting on the
KEEL PROBLEMS Waterwings2 at 9:42am 05.09.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/881 I have a 1987 Catalina Tall Rig, I been dealing with the smile for 8 Years and noticed a gradual pe
First Beer-can race of the summer. pateco at 8:31am 05.09.19 Racing 12/1163 We got out for our first Beer-can Race of the summer season last night. Lots of fun. 23276658408142
Uncooperative Through Hull dlochner at 7:46am 05.09.19 Ask All Sailors 33/3349 Second Star has a leaking Groco ball valve. The leak is not in the ball valve mechanism rather it le
Water leaks on a 34? Mike Oldak at 7:01am 05.09.19 Big Boats 11/1025 Found quite a few leaks. 1) ports 2) waste and water deck plates, old gaskets gave way 3) anchor loc
Impeller Woes (1) RoyS at 5:56am 05.09.19 Ask All Sailors 22/4215 Have a 40 year old Yanmar 2QM15. Sometime in the past a P.O. converted this salt water cooled engine
41' Hunter 41DS ? pumpkinpie at 1:49am 05.09.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/3638 It looks like we have found the right boat for us. We spent a couple hours on her. She is loaded wit
H34 galley and head sink drain fitting size? (2) highmillr at 8:33pm 05.08.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/633 1985 h34 stripped of all interior when i bought it. I need to know what size tge galley and head sin
Leaking Quadrant cover gfroch at 7:50pm 05.08.19 Catalina 30 15/1975 Hello all- I have a 1987 MKII with the quadrant access hatch behind the wheel. When I purchased the
getting to the oil pressure switch on 1984 c27 mbs at 6:53pm 05.08.19 Mid-Size Boats 14/1866 Trying to replace the darn oil pressure switch. a deep 15/16 socket can't get in there due to the
Hunter 37 Cherubini mast Moondoggie69 at 6:32pm 05.08.19 Ask All Sailors 2/279 My first post here so hello to all! I recently acquired a 1981 Hunter 37 Cherubini that has suffered
Calling all racers! Dug22 at 4:52pm 05.08.19 Catalina 22 13/900 I need some advice. I am planning on racing this Saturday. It is basically a straight line about 5 m
halogen light lens sgiarc at 4:22pm 05.08.19 Ask All Sailors 0/192 We purchased a 1997 Beneteau 461 recently. Many of the light lenses are either burned or cracked. Ar
Leather wrap for dodger rail Steffied99 at 4:09pm 05.08.19 Ask All Sailors 7/1780 Hi all! Looking for suggestions for a website that sells leather wrapping for dodger rail handle. An
BOOM BOLT NUT 2 OLD PIRATES at 3:43pm 05.08.19 Catalina 310 0/566 Does anyone know what size and pitch that the lock nut for the bolt that attaches boom to mast. I f
Cabin Sole "bathtub ring" stain pastormb at 2:06pm 05.08.19 Catalina 22 14/861 Unfortunately, I allowed a good bit of rain water to sit in the cabin sole long enough for stains to
Added Anodes too Rudder post. (2) MaxinCalgary at 10:07am 05.08.19 Smaller Boats 6/826 164558 I added two anodes to my rudder post on my H260. Last season some pitting by the end so added

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Navigation Instruments Power Outage Stu Jackson at 12:50pm 08.19.24 You may want to check with your psychiatrist, because I never posted anything in this thread. :)
Navigational Buoys Used as Racing Marks Scott T-Bird at 12:47pm 08.19.24 Actually, I put some thought into @jviss reaction and I still have a question. Were you weaving thr
Navigational Buoys Used as Racing Marks Scott T-Bird at 12:37pm 08.19.24 We were in the area of Annapolis when a very large number of small boats, apparently racing, were i
Waste Cap vent? danm1 at 12:36pm 08.19.24 I couldn't get to the hose to change the deck fitting because the PO installed the davits so I can'
Navigation Instruments Power Outage dlochner at 12:35pm 08.19.24 Thanks Stu & Dave, The affects of an EMP sound likely. I've been reviewing manuals online and Stu i
Navigation Instruments Power Outage Tucson Sailor at 12:23pm 08.19.24 Thanks Stu & Dave, The affects of an EMP sound likely. I've been reviewing manuals online and Stu is
2005 Hunter 33 - Shore Power Breaker Scott B at 12:21pm 08.19.24 If you remove the small wood access panel in the bulkhead in aft cabin, it's right behind the readin
Mixing fresh and stored diesel? jssailem at 12:11pm 08.19.24 So maybe my simple, naive approach did not destroy my engine.
Mixing fresh and stored diesel? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:09pm 08.19.24 There are links in this link which can lead you to the various studies: Interesting is all I can
O'day 302 bow piece. (1) jssailem at 12:09pm 08.19.24 I had this bow roller on my boat. Now it sits in my garage.
Waste Cap vent? Dalliance at 12:08pm 08.19.24 Is the vent thru-hull the standard 5/8" that's the same as the ones on your water and fuel tank ven
Putting a hole in the transom jssailem at 12:05pm 08.19.24 Interesting. Doing a little research, I found this report. https://www.mainecoast.tv/2023/06/07/eth
Distress Call jssailem at 11:58am 08.19.24 WOW, Bob, it sounds like you had a maritime experience. That is an interesting document. It has a gr
Outboard motor parts. jimd333sail at 11:52am 08.19.24 Thank you for your input. This is turning out to be a winter's project. Thanks who all the advice I'
Beneteau Propeller Tony Bakke at 11:49am 08.19.24 The shaft on the boat is the original metric from Beneteau and the most recent propeller to fall off
Navigation Instruments Power Outage jssailem at 11:16am 08.19.24 This feels like chasing a short in an old car! :laugh: Perhaps because it is just like that. What
Navigation Instruments Power Outage dlochner at 11:04am 08.19.24 When lightning strikes there are 2 issues, one is the high voltage electrical discharge that can bur
I need help attaching my Outboard to my West Wight Potter LloydB at 10:55am 08.19.24 Who did the tune up??
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel Stu Jackson at 10:42am 08.19.24 But I do not have the correct device to check the amps."" Just off hand from those readings I wo
Hull interior drgbanks at 10:30am 08.19.24 I will need to lay it out and get back to you with the number. I'll give you Sq. Ftge of all the bi

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