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Sigma Diesel Marine Generator Nodak7 at 10:56am 03.29.17 Big Boats 3/759 I was at the Miami Boat Show and found a both there that was selling Sigma Powers Inc. Marine Diesel
Halyard rope sizes zached1 at 10:18am 03.29.17 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1353 I am going to change out my halyards. After reading what Ed posted sometime ago, I would like to go
Will this head sail work on my Hunter 30? TheIrishman at 8:08am 03.29.17 Ask All Sailors 6/1333 Noob here. Had a nasty tear in in our furling 135 genoa. Had it repaired, but it needs to go. Found
You know it's spring when... Ned Ludd at 7:55am 03.29.17 Ask All Sailors 48/2896 You take acetone into the shower to get epoxy out of your hair.
Knife lehighsail at 5:49am 03.29.17 Ask All Sailors 74/6103 Just was reading an article from Active Captain about lobster pots and the problem with the lines an
Preparation for bottom paint Douginmd at 5:43am 03.29.17 Reliance 4/25180 I have finished the sanding of my O'day's bottom and wondered what you all recommend prior to re-pai
Anchor Watch Software Nodak7 at 2:45am 03.29.17 Big Boats 52/6132 Just curious if anyone has any thoughts regarding what they use for Anchor watch software? I primari
Anchoring Issue Strategies Nodak7 at 2:31am 03.29.17 Big Boats 21/1800 Ok I am certain that this has been covered previously but I will ask again. I have been fortunate an
Repairing reefing system on Vision 32 Thad at 11:47pm 03.28.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2726 I recently purchased a 1990 Hunter Vision 32. The owner removed a reef during sea trial and wasn't s
Another Leaking Pump .... rardiH36 at 8:43pm 03.28.17 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1378 The repair to my 2QM20 engine integral anti-freeze coolant pump leak that I queried the forum about
1989 Pearson 27 steering pedestal disconnected from rudder josephporcelli at 6:04pm 03.28.17 Pearson 7/1989 Hi folks, I just picked up a 1989 Pearson 27. Two weeks ago before we sailed the vessel home, a won
Salt water foot pump Slipin Away at 2:41pm 03.28.17 Big Boats 2/803 Has anyone installed a salt water foot pump for the galley sink on a Hunter 45cc?
H31 cabin sole finish Reg M at 5:22am 03.28.17 Mid-Size Boats 6/982 Does anyone know what Hunter used as a finish on the H31 cabin sole? I am planning to replace just t
Catalina Yachts group Change- 315 joining the 310 Alansails at 4:57am 03.28.17 Catalina 310 2/983 Catalina Yachts has made a decision to add the Catalina 315 to the 310 IA, This has been an ongoing
Finally put something back: (1) pclarksurf at 8:31pm 03.27.17 Catalina 22 13/788 134727 ok it's only a test fit of the trim but I got a decent pic of the namesake on board. And she
Alden 44 (1) BerkeleyChris at 7:45pm 03.27.17 Alden General Chat 23/22364 This is my 1978 Alden 44, Puffin, anchored off Tiburon Ca. Are there any Alden 44 sailors lurking
Consignment shops gettinthere at 7:13pm 03.27.17 Parts Search 7/3442 Marine Connection Liquidators, Ft Pierce Fl; 772-465-646 http://www.marconlq.biz Quality Marine Sur
Vetus Airvent Revisited (2) Dan_Y at 6:18pm 03.27.17 Engines and Propulsion 0/543 The Yanmar 3YM30 in our h36 has a Vetus AIRVENT H as the siphon break. Vetus says the H version alwa
Spinnaker setup for daysailer Black jack at 5:58pm 03.27.17 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1951 Does anybody have any pictures of their o'day daysailer 17' spinnaker setup? I have no idea how the
Troubleshooting Honda BF15 AWalker at 4:41pm 03.27.17 Ask All Sailors 26/10489 I have a Honda BF15 that I ran last about 2 years ago. I tried to start it yesterday but there is no

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Boom Vang obstructs Main Sheet Davidasailor26 at 6:40am 07.02.24
Search function on iPhone ? BTC1984 at 6:19am 07.02.24
Seeking Sailboat Recommendations for Lakeside Launch Project_Mayhem at 6:13am 07.02.24 I'd go for a 420 over most of these boats as you're not going to get bored with it as easily. Much f
No more vroom vroom? Project_Mayhem at 6:07am 07.02.24 Engine is still in pieces but I did manage to find a used carb. Next up will be to put the motor bac
Stripped screws in plastic NYSail at 5:38am 07.02.24 If the sender is round (most are) can't you just rotate it and drill new holes? Easy. That actu
3gm30f injection pump rack control stuck Fedor Aredakov at 5:18am 07.02.24 Eventually I managed to remove it. It was 128170-51101 PLUNGER W/BARREL broken. Have no idea how it
Stress cracks in Stainless Steel Arch on my Hunter 306 JamesG161 at 4:59am 07.02.24 That is a stress crack , rare to happen unless Oxygen is starved from the Stainless Steel. That is
Stripped screws in plastic JamesG161 at 4:57am 07.02.24 Fill with epoxy and retap it. Jim...
Stress cracks in Stainless Steel Arch on my Hunter 306 Brinky63 at 4:51am 07.02.24 Thanks for the feedback. Already in talks with welder(s) on island. The arch was never covered with
Stress cracks in Stainless Steel Arch on my Hunter 306 JamesG161 at 4:48am 07.02.24 the arch is so tremendously oversized that I can't see normal tension from the boom causing it. W
Invest 95L (3) JamesG161 at 4:40am 07.02.24 Although Hurricane BerylNDBC - Station 42059 Recent Data Current data 225755 225756 It a CAT 5 s
Stripped screws in plastic NYSail at 4:25am 07.02.24 What about wrapping screws in teflon tape?
Seeking Sailboat Recommendations for Lakeside Launch Indysailor at 4:06am 07.02.24 Look at Sol. It's basically a sunfish with a full cockpit. https://sailsportmarine.com/products/sol-
Stripped screws in plastic NYSail at 3:40am 07.02.24 Try closing the holes up with a plastic welder, or even the heated head of a large common nail. A f
Stripped screws in plastic thinwater at 3:25am 07.02.24 Try closing the holes up with a plastic welder, or even the heated head of a large common nail. A fe
Stripped screws in plastic kappykaplan at 3:11am 07.02.24
Stripped screws in plastic NYSail at 3:09am 07.02.24
Search function on iPhone ? Davidasailor26 at 2:35am 07.02.24 The app was made by some third party and is not really supported. Stick with the web version. It doe
Stripped screws in plastic kappykaplan at 2:16am 07.02.24 Add a tooth pick to each screw hole then tighten down? Not sure how the toothpicks will react to d
Alternator wiring question? BAD ORCA at 11:13pm 07.01.24 Im still confused about what the purple alternator excite wire does on our engines, still researchin

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