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Grampian Classic 31 information sgwright67 at 10:50am 01.17.19 Grampian 8/9803 Hello all, I am interested in knowing more about Grampian Classic 31 listed in this ad: https://nan
NOOD, St. Petersberg 2019 Apex at 8:49am 01.17.19 Racing 3/498 Looks like we will have some GTYC representatives in attendance, Who from this forum will be there?!
Mystic Seaport and Dogs (1) RoyS at 8:31am 01.17.19 Ask All Sailors 7/1259 We are thinking about sailing to Mystic Seaport next summergs. We always sail with our 62 Lb. stand
EV-100 is in the shopping cart daviddp at 7:29am 01.17.19 Ask All Sailors 24/1363 I have been looking to replace the WP30 on my O'day34, I replaced the belt and now have trouble with
Cal 2-34 at auction - what to look for? (3) sgwright67 at 7:51pm 01.16.19 Cal 32/8125 I have found a Cal 2-34 (I think, see photos) which is to be auctioned this weekend. I will have a o
New to Forum: Ask all sailors "Selah" at 7:22pm 01.16.19 Ask All Sailors 25/2069 Hello everyone. New to this forum and would like to introduce myself. My name is James. I currently
Anyone want to throw away $500 rgranger at 7:00pm 01.16.19 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 8/86 Ha ha ha... found this Craigs List ad. https://montgomery.craigslist.org/boa/d/wetumpka-21-sail-b
Largest Trailable Yacht Grith at 5:52pm 01.16.19 Trailer Sailors 16/4595 Hi All New to this forum but was drawn here when searching for hints on large trailable yachts. An o
New Sovereign forum Phil Herring at 5:04pm 01.16.19 Sovereign 12/7284 Thanks to a suggestion from @garyhaworth we have a new forum for Sovereign sailboats. If you own one
Hunter 40.5 anchor locker drain leak fix smokey73 at 3:19pm 01.16.19 Ask All Sailors 14/3260 I think I have isolated the leak I am getting into the bilge to the lower anchor locker drain. It s
Need a quick sailing fix? TomY at 1:38pm 01.16.19 Ask All Sailors 8/691 bJLY4LVIR6U
Freedom 20 inverter/charger died after 16 yrs! Suggestions on replacements? discovery at 3:50am 01.16.19 Big Boats 29/8660 The xantrex freedom 20 2000 watt inverter charger died on us after 16 years of trouble free service.
Crossroads - Trailer, Keep, and Relocate or Sell ObliquePlanet at 8:36pm 01.15.19 The Cherubini Hunters 13/1250 Hey friends. I'm at a bit of a crossroads. I'd like to do some coastal cruising, make a trip to th
Calling all Lewmar port owners! Dave Groshong at 7:36pm 01.15.19 Ask All Sailors 5/2270 We've had quite a few complaints about Lewmar port replacement gasket in the past 6 months, both Ol
Blueprints jimrichey at 4:11pm 01.15.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/974 Can anyone help me locate blueprints for a 1971 Venture 222????
Leaking Eisenglass panel in Bimini spadaforaj at 2:55pm 01.15.19 Ask All Sailors 5/742 Have a small but annoying leak (of course - drips right on to my head while standing at the wheel) A
26M Review? proof your article (1) Justin_NSA at 12:51pm 01.15.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/566 The photo caption reads "The MacGregor 26M glides across the water. Wikimedia Commons" but it is cle
Replacing water tank and holding tank strapping Mike Oldak at 12:42pm 01.15.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1330 I'm about to replace the cabin sole on my H34. The holding and water tanks are held in by strapping
Coast Guard Support Monterey385 at 12:01pm 01.15.19 Ask All Sailors 27/1936 Friends: Today was the Active Duty Payroll date and members of the Coast Guard were not paid during
Flooded battery gassing... NYSail at 11:50am 01.15.19 Ask All Sailors 13/1468 hello all How much should one worry about a flooded battery gassing? Currently have 4d agm and want

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Large Frame alternator in M25XP (2) Hayden Watson at 12:05pm 04.20.24 How is it intended to fit and hold on the shaft? Do you need to heat it and press fit? Does the pul
Secondary Fuel Filter Mistake - M25-XPB diesel JoeWhite at 11:06am 04.20.24 Yes, I do not fill the fuel filters. By holding the ignition key in the second position you are ener
Secondary Fuel Filter Mistake - M25-XPB diesel Monheganlover at 11:03am 04.20.24 Thanks to everyone for the wisdom. I still feel like an idiot but I guess God watches over fools som
Secondary Fuel Filter Mistake - M25-XPB diesel JRT at 11:01am 04.20.24 Ya the setup on the 310s is like that to use a short preheat to prime the pump is not a problem.
Catalina 28 mkII - Hot Water Heater Installation Fred at 10:56am 04.20.24 https://www.westmarine.com/west-advisor/Pressurized-Freshwater-Systems.html Thanks! That's more co
Secondary Fuel Filter Mistake - M25-XPB diesel Monheganlover at 10:40am 04.20.24 That's a bit ingenuous. You need to learn the difference between what you need to do to turn on the
Lifting strap blocking LloydB at 10:25am 04.20.24 I looked at the image and I think I know what's wrong but I was a bit confused by hunter calling a 1
Secondary Fuel Filter Mistake - M25-XPB diesel Stu Jackson at 10:12am 04.20.24 The manual states that - after changing out the filters - you should, intermittently, activate the
Catalina 28 mkII - Hot Water Heater Installation Stu Jackson at 9:53am 04.20.24 https://www.westmarine.com/west-advisor/Pressurized-Freshwater-Systems.html
Large Frame alternator in M25XP jssailem at 9:31am 04.20.24 How is it intended to fit and hold on the shaft? Do you need to heat it and press fit? Does the pull
Anyone installed a Balmar Serpentine belt kit on their Universal M25? jssailem at 9:28am 04.20.24 Too small in the ID?
Balmar Serpentine kit fail. jssailem at 9:26am 04.20.24 Is that the OD of the pulley or the bed in which the belt rides? While the unit is not to spec, what
Lifting strap blocking Ralph Johnstone at 9:22am 04.20.24 I wonder if this page in the manual was suggested by the Hunter legal team. BINGO :clap: ! We ha
Thicker secondary filter o-ring and bleed screw gasket RitSim at 9:12am 04.20.24 Buna is oil resistant. These o-rings will last a long time and are cheap to replace . Diesel fuel c
Thicker secondary filter o-ring and bleed screw gasket skunther at 9:07am 04.20.24 https://www.mcmaster.com/products/o-rings/system-of-measurement~metric/width~3-000-mm/od~44-000-mm
Secondary Fuel Filter Mistake - M25-XPB diesel Monheganlover at 9:02am 04.20.24 Thanks. It's great to have your reassurance also! From now on, I'll carefully follow Nigel Calder's
Thicker secondary filter o-ring and bleed screw gasket skunther at 8:52am 04.20.24 Is this the on engine filter? That would normally be the "secondary" in my understanding What br
Secondary Fuel Filter Mistake - M25-XPB diesel jssailem at 8:44am 04.20.24 Worry not.. You are not the first and for sure not the last to pre-fill diesel fuel in a fuel filter
Lifting strap blocking jdrutten at 8:41am 04.20.24 Thanks for easing my anxiety. The prior owner certainly never made it past page 2 in the manual so I
Pulling chainplates mermike at 7:29am 04.20.24 We kept the old chainplates(some parts were still ok), had them cut down, with holes drilled in and

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