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Alternator Upgrade suggestions Gunni at 11:32am 07.06.16 Ask All Sailors 18/3943 I am planning an alternator upgrade for my Yanmar 4JH3E engine, replacing the OEM Hitachi. Looking
July 4th Weekend--Beginning of the California Summer? Kings Gambit at 11:27am 07.06.16 Destinations 2/598 The weekend certainly seemed like the beginning of summer here in Southern California, albeit an unu
MacGregor trailer Barry Midgett at 11:08am 07.06.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/507 I am now the proud new owner of my second MacGregor26, but it didn't come with a trailer. Need to fi
Fuel gauge SirMichael at 11:04am 07.06.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1757 I have a 1988 Hunter 28.5. Fuel gauge on it is intermittent. It worked for a while and showed abou
help finding electrical part tim_kd7jz at 8:13am 07.06.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/632 Good morning! I have a Mac 22 that I am re-habbing the electrical on. I need to replace the socket i
Out board issues sailnewbie at 4:53am 07.06.16 Engines and Propulsion 28/1466 Experienced mechanic but can't figure this one out, 15 hp evinrude with new tank,hose and ball and e
oil leak H34 hunter healer at 3:43am 07.06.16 Big Boats 9/850 H 34 OIL LEAK, When motoring for 4 hours or so I find a small puddle of oil under the engine! We hav
H 34 sole and cabinetry rebuilding project assistance hunter healer at 3:15am 07.06.16 Big Boats 3/508 H34 replacing the sole in my 84 H 34 and I am also would like to know if anyone has replaced the mar
Hunter 26.5 main sail slides (1) Dionysis at 7:57pm 07.05.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/859 I have a 1988 Hunter 26.5 and My main sail has a few broken sail slides and one or two eyelets that
Shroud rigging andy creighton at 7:25pm 07.05.16 Ask An Oday Owner 17/981 I picked this up on Sunday: http://sailingtexas.com/201601/sspindrift19101 (I know it isn't really a
Lose Rigging Greengas at 6:46pm 07.05.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/846 I've sailed my M25 several times this year (always with someone who really knows what they are doing
Auto Pilot on 2007 Hunter 45cc Wedgie at 2:14pm 07.05.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2295 Hi all, We have just lost our second auto pilot on our 2007 Hunter 45cc. The first, we were told, ha
Spinnaker Preference for the C-22? Sym or A-sym? CloudDiver at 2:10pm 07.05.16 Catalina 22 2/1352 Just curious if there is a preference between spinnaker styles for the C22. What racers do vs what
Opinions on Nicro solar vent fans? dblakey at 1:46pm 07.05.16 S2 39/9848 To improve ventilation in my 9.2, I've been thinking of installing a Nicro day/night solar vent in t
Westerbeke Exhaust Manifold Adapter Captbillj at 1:07pm 07.05.16 Cal 0/923 I have a Cal 28-2 powered by a Westerbeke W13A. Both exhaust manifold adapters that go between the h
Air Leak in Water line Webone at 12:59pm 07.05.16 Ask All Sailors 3/441 I would appreciate any tips on tracking down an air leak in the suction side of my domestic water sy
Topping Lift Line Replacement pcpk at 12:19pm 07.05.16 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2624 Hi All...need to replace my Topping Lift line on an Oday 30 and was hoping for some advice regarding
Tense moments woodzy at 12:09pm 07.05.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/400 I've had Sweet Sandy Ann in a slip at Oceanside CA harbor for a couple months now and have lost some
Anchor Well holding water Dionysis at 12:03pm 07.05.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/407 I have a 1988 Hunter 26.5 and it seems as though the anchor well at the bow of the boat keeps holdin
Hunter 25 Rudder Lift Mechanism parts caru3737 at 12:01pm 07.05.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/458 I need to replace a lock nut on the rudder lift mechanism on a Hunter 25 sailboat. The lock nut is n

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Replacing a Broken Stanchion - H41DS (1) TheFlagshipFesarius at 3:56pm 04.17.23 When taking the shrinkwrap off this spring I discovered one of my stanchions had a crack and needs r
New 170 sailor stickinthemud57 at 3:55pm 04.17.23 I used to own a 170 and loved that little boat. We decided to get something less "tippy" for the gra
Sourcing leks Barnacle Bill at 3:55pm 04.17.23 Sometimes using water with a specific food coloring in it will help define the source of the leak.
Best glue to adhere peeling numbers to dacron mainsail. jviss at 3:50pm 04.17.23 I always thought those numbers were iron-on.
Tankless Water Heater Barnacle Bill at 3:50pm 04.17.23 The above info is good info. I am familiar with two types of on demand water heaters. One was popu
Free Beneteau! Project_Mayhem at 3:44pm 04.17.23 Is that like soon to be released VaporWare? Buy stock now in the company. :biggrin: Yes, I'm looki
Newbie Fresh and Green Clay Smith at 3:43pm 04.17.23 R Granger thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have already booked 2 ASA sailing courses. I may have
Tankless Water Heater stickinthemud57 at 3:41pm 04.17.23 No marine experience, but as a home inspector I sometimes run into electric tankless heaters and fin
O' Day 40, and or choice and selection? LouisMK at 3:34pm 04.17.23 Thanks, Dave. Ultimately went with the Mantus M1. CQR still for sale/
Folding Prop Davidasailor26 at 3:33pm 04.17.23 (opinion) for those who switched from a conventional to folding prop, was it worthwhile? Yes, with
New owner (1981} C22 Misc questions rpludwig at 2:55pm 04.17.23 Dawn is good, 30 Second for decks is better, oxalic acid for the stubborn stuff on the topsides (don
Newbie Fresh and Green High Current at 2:52pm 04.17.23 I think learning to sail on a small boat makes you a more intuitive sailor. If you take the time to
Stepping up mast on H25 , use gin pole? PJL at 2:33pm 04.17.23 The masts are the same length. The Cat 27 was hinged to drop forward. The A-Frame provided both le
Folding Prop Don S/V ILLusion at 2:27pm 04.17.23 1. No clue 2. a huge difference in terms of less drag as well as less prop walk and more backing pow
Newbie Fresh and Green jssailem at 2:18pm 04.17.23 Clay. There are many options for dinghies. Certainly there are the Zodiacs and all the clones - be t
Tankless Water Heater rgranger at 2:18pm 04.17.23 If you are only using it while plugged into shore power then I guess it would work. But.... does yo
Free Beneteau! jssailem at 2:02pm 04.17.23 virtually free Is that like soon to be released VaporWare? Buy stock now in the company. :biggrin:
Hunter 146 engine options Eric S. at 1:45pm 04.17.23 Thanks Curtis. It's precisely the false transom that concerns me on the 146. I just want to make s
Newbie Fresh and Green DRhoads at 1:41pm 04.17.23 Welcome aboard Clay. You are going to love the 420. As you can see, I have one and the wife loves
Hunter 146 engine options CurtisC at 1:20pm 04.17.23 I've got a Hunter 18 that I use a short shaft Suzuki 2HP on. Plenty of shaft length and plenty of H

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