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Hunter 28 (1991) engine panel cover Phil Herring at 12:35pm 06.22.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/396 We're trying to figure out if the vertical bend in the cockpit engine panel cover is mild enough so
mooring in montauk enad at 12:28pm 06.22.16 Ask All Sailors 0/378 any slips still avail (for summer) are $$$. noticed some moorings in the harbor west of star island
Raritan Electric Head Install in Catalina 30 MKIII (3) Tucson Sailor at 12:14pm 06.22.16 Catalina 30 0/820 After much help from these forums - particularly the Head Mistress and Mainesail - we installed the
Asym rigging on arch for H36 (1) stuartsw at 10:18am 06.22.16 Big Boats 3/901 Two years ago, we had an Asym built for our 2009 H36. The sailmaker rigged the lines, but the Admira
Netural position on the Yanmar KM2P-1 transmission. Charlie of Sarasota at 10:09am 06.22.16 Engines and Propulsion 3/805 I have a 1974 Ta Chiao CT35. The Km2-1 transmission lever is horizon in the neutral position. I ne
Holding Tank Odor Control wflowe2 at 9:55am 06.22.16 Ask All Sailors 15/3613 Looking for recommendations for holding tank treatment products that work?
YSM12 Coupler - Diagnosing a Potential Problem Mighty Little at 9:32am 06.22.16 Engines and Propulsion 26/4129 Ahoy. I figured my first post ought to be a good one, but maybe it's not. After purchase the previ
A thank you post Meriachee at 9:31am 06.22.16 Ask All Sailors 4/472 I'd like to take the opportunity to thank the fine folk at the SBO store. I've ordered a few things
Questions regarding boom and gooseneck. (4) snoopy_ at 8:17am 06.22.16 Catalina 22 36/10256 Hello, I am new to sailing and have some questions as to rigging on the C22; specifically the bo
Questions about the running rigging on a C22. (4) snoopy_ at 8:17am 06.22.16 Catalina 22 23/8272 Hello, I am new to sailing and have some questions as to rigging on the C22; specifically the ru
Fuel level indicator on 1994 Hunter 40.5 BellaTheBoat at 8:00am 06.22.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1612 I recently took ownership of a 1994 Hunter 40.5. Is it possible there is no way to tell how much fue
Spinlock 4-Line Jammer kenvail at 7:53am 06.22.16 Ask All Sailors 1/377 I was out in my Hunter 38 sloop on Sunday in 20 knots and in the mayhem somehow messed up my line ja
Cellular Amlifier and Antenna JamesG161 at 7:17am 06.22.16 SSB and Ham Operators 0/920 We are interested in boosting our Hot Spot at the fringe areas of our coastal islands, along the nor
Shroud Placement? (1) 2 OLD PIRATES at 7:14am 06.22.16 Catalina 310 8/950 I've been getting conflicting information about where the main shroud from the top of the mast goes.
Watched Threads Suggestion (2) Rich Stidger at 6:04am 06.22.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/339 I must be a slow learner because I have made this mistake at least three times now. I inadvertently
proper use of boom vang iSailor at 5:06am 06.22.16 Catalina 310 17/5097 The 310 is the first boat I had that has a boom vang and, to be honest, I never adjust it. Are ther
New anodes in old Yanmars? Jim Legere at 2:50am 06.22.16 The Cherubini Hunters 1/669 I am in the process of overhauling the cooling system on my circa 1983 Yanmar 3QM30. It is designed
Yanmar 2QM15 No Start KCofKC at 9:39pm 06.21.16 Engines and Propulsion 4/1697 !979 C'C 29' Yanmar 2QM15 History: A friend called and said he was tired of the diesel smell and w
Outcome: Will A Generic GPS Antenna Do For An Older Chartplotter .... rardiH36 at 8:09pm 06.21.16 Ask All Sailors 3/552 Does anybody have experience with generic antenna replacements for older chart plotters? Installed
Line Hangers. (1) DStegs49 at 8:00pm 06.21.16 Ask All Sailors 5/1625 Any updates or new ideas on line hangers. I had some on my Pearson and I'd like to find some for my

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Prop rotation question Scott T-Bird at 7:33pm 12.17.23 Yeah, I think I'm mixing up the "hand" issue. I'm looking at my right hand and making a twisting tu
Prop rotation question dlochner at 7:21pm 12.17.23 CW is a right rotation. Always start at 1200. Yes, this another of those boating things that is conf
Prop rotation question Scott T-Bird at 7:16pm 12.17.23 As Dave says, your prop is right hand unless someone repowered with a strange engine. The Kanzaki d
Prop rotation question Scott T-Bird at 7:00pm 12.17.23 When I had my hub off, I am able to rotate the blades independently. They instruct to put the hub b
Prop rotation question Stu Jackson at 6:52pm 12.17.23 Like almost every single Catalina model, there is an active owners association: Catalina 320 Intern
Prop rotation question kloudie1 at 6:46pm 12.17.23 As Dave says, your prop is right hand unless someone repowered with a strange engine. The Kanzaki do
Prop rotation question (1) dlochner at 6:32pm 12.17.23 Left hand rotation is not common, I would be surprised if your boat had LH rotation. The rotation is
Prop rotation question jssailem at 6:29pm 12.17.23 Can you find a stamp on the hub with the prop detail. Something with an L or R should indicate the s
Battery charging (2) dkinzer at 5:23pm 12.17.23 My 2007 H41AC has a large solenoid switch on the back of the panel that has the big battery switches
Leaking Heat Exchanger Gasket - Maybe? jssailem at 5:00pm 12.17.23 Sure looks plausible from what you describe. If a leak can happen it will. It may be just a hose tha
How's my hull? Not Too Shabby at 4:41pm 12.17.23 Yeah. I understand how my approach could come off as overcautious. When I towed my boat home (I'm ne
Battery charging sailing gal at 2:10pm 12.17.23 We have a 2004 Hunter Passage 420 with a yanmar 4jh diesel. She has two batteries. Bought it last s
Painted Prop Shaft and Anodes in Fresh Water Tally Ho at 1:42pm 12.17.23 This is what happens if you don't use ten-gel on the threads. The anode decays from the screws inwa
Battery charging jssailem at 1:06pm 12.17.23
Battery charging Don S/V ILLusion at 12:31pm 12.17.23
Achilles LEX-96 Wood Floor Orientation? Stephan at 11:54am 12.17.23 Hi Rich, Sent you a private message with info. Happy Holidays! Stephan Warwick, RI
Solar power systems WayneH at 10:00am 12.17.23 I guess I should mention that the house in Texas is completely off-grid. Rainwater collection and 7.
topping off engine coolant in a 3YM30AE jssailem at 9:45am 12.17.23
Yanmar question jssailem at 9:38am 12.17.23 I drain my engine oil with a pump down the fill tube, and wondered if in these engines the one oper
topping off engine coolant in a 3YM30AE matts997 at 9:24am 12.17.23 Thanks. I thought it was probably OK, but it seemed prudent to double-check. So much to learn on a

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