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Boy I'm glad fred1diver at 2:09pm 08.22.16 Trailer Sailors 20/2274 I'm glad I bought a second battery before my trip, my battery didn't last 2 days, and that was with
Engine gauges C30 MKIII gone bad AXEL at 1:57pm 08.22.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/999 I recently bought this C30 MKIII. During the survey it was pointed out that the volt meter was bad,
Replace old hand Galley pump Wind Cree at 12:56pm 08.22.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1440 I recently purchased a Pearson 28 from 1975. The hand pumps in the galley and head are not operatin
x zigracer at 11:29am 08.22.16 Big Boats 1/549 x
272 furler issue jiml at 11:05am 08.22.16 Bigger Boats 7/1010 Flexible Furler has become extremely difficult to furl and unfurl. Lubricated with white lithuim spr
Help with constant water in the bilge 29palmsailor at 11:05am 08.22.16 Big Boats 11/4280 Good morning, I have a 2000 Hunter 460 and there's constantly water in the bilge. I've cleaned and
Virgin Island ferries Justin_NSA at 10:14am 08.22.16 Destinations 7/797 Can't seem to get a consistent answer. How often do ferries run from St Thomas USVI to Roadtown on T
Keel bolts jk kudera at 10:03am 08.22.16 Big Boats 3/665 I just had the bottom sand blasted, barrier coated and bottom painted, however I now have a seepage
Bucket list Meriachee at 8:56am 08.22.16 Ask All Sailors 26/1500 One item was to have pizza delivered to the boat at Telegraph Harbour on Thetis Island. While we've
Hunter 260 mast fell from forestay pin falling out (1) dglauber at 8:37am 08.22.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 24/2423 I had the forestay pin worked its way out during gusty winds, which caused the mast to fall. (Very
holding tank sensors Justin_NSA at 8:33am 08.22.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 14/2086 Has anyone installed one of the new sensors and indicators? There are several choices. Are they uniq
Zincs Bill OHanley at 7:50am 08.22.16 Big Boats 22/1589 I have a 2003 386. I put a new zinc on the shaft in April. I just checked and it is gone. I'm gue
Rudder post parts install geek_guy at 7:17am 08.22.16 Big Boats 0/375 I am looking for opinions on my install of the steering cable. When I took the pieces off below the
What mainsail will fit my boat IH82BL8 at 5:44am 08.22.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/630 Looking for a good used main for an '84 Hunter 31. It has a 37'-4" luff and 11'-0" foot. How far o
Foul Weather Gear Apex at 4:17am 08.22.16 Ask All Sailors 12/2446 I am looking for recommendations and looking for sales, typical sales timing, and or locations to bu
Downwind Racing Through Tornados Apex at 4:11am 08.22.16 Racing 5/811 Crewed during the Grand Haven Commodore's Cup: 2nd place finish. It was a fun downwind ride, even
Lots of 26M for sale fortunare at 7:15pm 08.21.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1410 Just checked Sailboatlistings.com and saw 48 26Ms.!! Is it just the time of year or is something els
threaded backing stripped Justin_NSA at 6:58pm 08.21.16 Mid-Size Boats 10/990 3 out of 4 backing plate holes on one of my opening deck windows are stripped. There's nothing for t
tach sensor test? obsailor at 6:33pm 08.21.16 Catalina 30 4/922 I have a Catalina 30 Mk II with a Universal M 25XP engine. Recently I noticed my tach gauge will sl
P42 Furling System Modification (2) Terry Cox at 4:54pm 08.21.16 Big Boats 2/756 Our 1991 boat came equipped with a Hood double line furling system that has always worked, except re

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macerator doesn't have enough oumph sabbatical88 at 10:47am 11.08.23 I was pretty easily able to lower it about 1" and I did that and I think it helped (along with the n
Replacing standing rigging dlochner at 10:44am 11.08.23 The cheap part of re-rigging is the cost of the wire and fittings. The expensive part is paying for
Replacing standing rigging JBP-PA at 9:59am 11.08.23 You can replace the forestay yourself if you use swageless fittings such as Sta-Lok for one or both
Replacing standing rigging Don S/V ILLusion at 9:41am 11.08.23 The cheapest way to re-rig is to remove the mast.
reason h260 bilge pump is NOT in lowest point? dlochner at 8:22am 11.08.23 ""My Hunter 240 is the same way. The bilge pump is about two inches higher than the low point." Ev
Nicro Solar Vent Malfunction odaydokay at 7:55am 11.08.23 As it turns out, I was able to find a brand new one similar to mine on E-bay for a reasonable price.
macerator doesn't have enough oumph All U Get at 7:16am 11.08.23 Any problems with lowering the macerator to the level equal to the bottom of the waste tank?
2013+ MH-40 Discussion tfox2069 at 6:32am 11.08.23
Odd Yanmar issue kloudie1 at 6:19am 11.08.23 The engine stop relay and solenoid are powered through those same crappy multi connectors that are k
reason h260 bilge pump is NOT in lowest point? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:54am 11.08.23 I said in earlier post your current bilge pump was not original equipment. As for the location, th
Marine AC Unit Deleted member 117556 at 5:50am 11.08.23 Anyone have experience with the Mermaid AC/heat systems? I have spoken with them and their service
does h260 have steam light? Davidasailor26 at 3:32am 11.08.23
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed dLj at 12:56am 11.08.23
reason h260 bilge pump is NOT in lowest point? Davenport at 11:53pm 11.07.23 ""My Hunter 240 is the same way. The bilge pump is about two inches higher than the low point." Eve
does h260 have steam light? Davenport at 11:37pm 11.07.23 Nav lights are bit fixed now, but I don't boat at night so no need to totally get with all the light
Odd Yanmar issue BigEasy at 9:39pm 11.07.23 If the engine turns over but will not start, it's not an electrical issue. Correct, overlooke
Ericson 32-2 vs Newport 30 Alan Gomes at 8:33pm 11.07.23 Well, you are certainly entitled to your opinion. The owners that I know that race and cruise the E
Replacing Yanmar exhaust hose Ralph Johnstone at 8:22pm 11.07.23
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed dlochner at 7:43pm 11.07.23 Lynn was an excellent sailor with extensive experience and knowledge. Lynn still is an excellent
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed jssailem at 7:39pm 11.07.23 I would strongly suggest you replace that entire shaft. :plus: Looking at the corrosion on the sha

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