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Installing new tank monitor scottdube at 6:03am 08.14.16 Big Boats 7/672 I am in the process of installing the profile 8 tank monitor from Ferriello Sales. I have the water
Tranny blues All U Get at 5:09am 08.14.16 Ask All Sailors 11/796 Well actually red. Hi all, We have been watching a slight drip of fluid coming from the shaft se
They aren't just rude to sailboats... Kermit at 4:53am 08.14.16 Sails Call Lounge 37/3178 I was trying to teach my granddaughter to waterski yesterday. I was absolutely amazed at how many po
Bow Thruster on Beneteau Oceancis 45 not working Elkon at 9:52pm 08.13.16 Ask All Sailors 6/1836 Bow thruster suddenly quit working. It worked fine the previous day when docking in high winds. I t
Routing blower for venting from engine compartment smokey73 at 6:20pm 08.13.16 Big Boats 16/4466 For you Hunter 40.5 owners. I'd like to run a bilge blower (12V) to exhaust heat from the engine com
75 Mercury 4.5 transmission? JohnCTV21 at 5:22pm 08.13.16 Engines and Propulsion 0/355 So I did the usual impeller replacement, but some how got the shifter out of synch? I can only get f
Rudder Quadrant JACKHEAPE at 3:52pm 08.13.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1159 I am having to drop my rudder on a Hinter 34. So far I have the four bolts on the quadrant removed a
Cunningham on a 26S (4) walt at 2:37pm 08.13.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/4912 There was a recent thread where the use of a cunningham was mentioned for controlling the position o
Mariner rudder needed Jean at 11:55am 08.13.16 Ask All Sailors 2/354 Hello Everyone. I'm hoping you're all enjoying the sailing season. Due to a mishap, my rudder/tiller
Engine oil changing; Diesel bleeding kip at 10:04am 08.13.16 Engines and Propulsion 13/2794 I recently changed my oil on a Yanmar 3HM and needed to get a new extractor pump. Instead of just ge
Cleaning sea strainer - Perko kip at 9:47am 08.13.16 Engines and Propulsion 0/560 I recently cleaned my Perko sea strainer and there was a coating on the inside of the plastic (glass
Core locations on C22 New Design ? Leeward Rail at 9:17am 08.13.16 Catalina 22 6/537 Good afternoon all ! I'm in the process of re-installing the teak on our C22 New Design and it has
Garhauer EZ Slide Genoa Car Control Line Set-Up jmce1587 at 6:13am 08.13.16 Ask All Sailors 8/3846 looking for info on running control lines. Info recommended diameters, 5/16 vs 3/8, suggested lengt
Another boat identity (1) Mark Maulden at 9:57pm 08.12.16 Ask All Sailors 3/468 I saw this boat in Deer Hbr on Orcas Is WA. I think its a cool looking boat especially if it were "
Glen Yarbrough, A Sailor's Sailor, Crossed The Bar Rick D at 7:43pm 08.12.16 Ask All Sailors 3/501 http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/13/arts/music/glenn-yarbrough-folk-singer-with-the-limeliters-dies-at
"Flying" the jib on an H36 on Broad Reach Dan_Y at 7:37pm 08.12.16 Big Boats 2/645 So our '08 h36 is somewhat of a dog on a broad reach with the stock sails. A whisker pole or asym w
Loos Rigging Gauge Wanted SailMaster at 6:45pm 08.12.16 Ask All Sailors 2/402 Does anyone have an extra for sale? I have never used one before and would like to try it on my rig.
Refridgeration JTR at 3:38pm 08.12.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/923 Hello, I own a 1999 Hunter 310 and am having problems with the fridge/freezer. It works fine on shor
1987 O'Day 272LE idle speed Chuck Powell at 3:19pm 08.12.16 Ask An Oday Owner 3/564 My 1987 Westerbeke 10-2 diesel is running at a hot idle speed of 1300 rpm. I don't think this normal
Reading light problems Reg M at 12:45pm 08.12.16 Mid-Size Boats 6/754 I am still doing upgrades and repairs to my recently acquired 1984 Hunter 31 and my latest project

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Beneteau 321 on the hard Tally Ho at 12:36pm 11.05.23 I think your boat is properly blocked. Greg
New winterizing mod - done! Tally Ho at 12:33pm 11.05.23
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? dlochner at 12:13pm 11.05.23 As with most upgrades on boats the first issue is the intended use. The other factor to consider is
Raymarine Evolution 100 Software Update jssailem at 11:50am 11.05.23 One option would be to disconnect the ACU and take it to a Raymarine Dealer. (Raymarine indicates th
does h260 have steam light? Crazy Dave Condon at 11:39am 11.05.23 The light bulb three pin plug, check the inside of the plug for corrosion and clean it depending on
H49/50 battery replacement Hayden Watson at 11:06am 11.05.23 LFP batteries do not want to be stored at 100% SOC. They prefer 25-30%. This is correct. When I h
H49/50 battery replacement Hayden Watson at 11:01am 11.05.23 We have everything set up with our new system and spent yesterday charging the batteries with the g
H49/50 battery replacement Georgedoyle at 10:52am 11.05.23 That would make sense if it's better for the battery.
H49/50 battery replacement dlochner at 9:10am 11.05.23 When we checked the state of charge, however, they were only at 25%. Not sure why they would be del
H49/50 battery replacement Georgedoyle at 8:06am 11.05.23 We have everything set up with our new system and spent yesterday charging the batteries with the ge
Harken Mk 1 furler repair tmjb at 8:04am 11.05.23 Hello again Claude, I was able to climb the mast on my boat yesterday and discovered that, like you
does h260 have steam light? Davenport at 8:01am 11.05.23 Thanks. Sorry if seem amateur. The bulb top of mast lights up if at base of mast give power, that'
26 vs 260 weight? dlochner at 8:00am 11.05.23 The brochure for the 26 from Hunter lists the same 5000lb displacement as the 260. So could just b
26 vs 260 weight? twalker H260 at 7:52am 11.05.23 26 I believe had jugs or a flexible bladder for drinking water under galley sink while the 260 has a
26 vs 260 weight? twalker H260 at 7:50am 11.05.23 The brochure for the 26 from Hunter lists the same 5000lb displacement as the 260. So could just be
26 vs 260 weight? dlochner at 7:46am 11.05.23 Also keep in mind the displacement weights shown there include the weight of the water ballast whic
Ericson 32-2 vs Newport 30 Scott T-Bird at 7:45am 11.05.23 Make sure there is a good blower associated with the A4 engine. Ventilation will be your friend in
26 vs 260 weight? twalker H260 at 7:44am 11.05.23 Also keep in mind the displacement weights shown there include the weight of the water ballast which
26 vs 260 weight? massnspace at 7:17am 11.05.23
26 vs 260 weight? dlochner at 7:17am 11.05.23 Also, has anyone actually WEIGHED their 26 or 260 at a scale? Dealer weights are not always accura

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