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M25 Tachometer on Universal won't calibrate high enough? patrickkidd at 2:59pm 07.01.16 Ask All Sailors 3/1870 Hi there! I have a universal M25 in a 1985 Catalina 30, and I am trying to calibrate the tachometer
Dropping the rudder on a Hunter 34 JACKHEAPE at 2:26pm 07.01.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2638 Anyone have any tips on dropping the rudder on a Hunter 34? I have to replace the cutlass bearing an
15' Venture Cat Help!? Scotts15'cat at 2:09pm 07.01.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/782 Recently bought a 15' Venture Cat with banana hauls, equipped with jib. My guess is its from the lat
Macgregor 26S help needed LFC4ME at 9:44am 07.01.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/5217 I need help with my 26S. This is my first boat. I have the owners manual but I need help with riggin
Storing a Laser hull in the water. patrickkidd at 8:53am 07.01.16 Ask All Sailors 22/5035 Hello! I have a Laser and space is at a premium so I have to store it in the water next to my Catal
Cabin Table Bracket/Support alfaguy at 8:37am 07.01.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/402 Would some fine Hunter owner post a photo of the bracket that holds up the fold-down table leaf on a
Companion Way Doors (4) Long Story at 8:26am 07.01.16 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 4/2799 Great design - frame slips in place of hatch boards, door has lift off hinge to frame. Windows come
Boat sank in a race. Lessons learned (1) Jackdaw at 7:59am 07.01.16 Ask All Sailors 81/10323 Last evening we lost a Capri 25 during an race. It was blowing 12-15, with 22 knots gusts accompanie
m-25 over heating captcoho at 6:51am 07.01.16 Engines and Propulsion 6/1002 Engine started over heating the end of last season. Replaced hoses, impeller, fresh water pump, new
Missing Compression Tube? dlochner at 5:27am 07.01.16 Musings With Maine Sail 4/1616 The Hitachi Alternator on a Yanmar 3jh2 has a saddle mount. The engine only has a single ear in the
Trouble sailing in 7mph wind...? (2) shermanator at 12:58am 07.01.16 Ask All Sailors 12/4229 Had a quick question.. It was my first time sailing and I was moving along pretty nicely, but wasn't
Companionway Cover Color evan709 at 9:08pm 06.30.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/854 When I bought my 1993 Hunter 23.5, it didn't come with a companionway cover. I want to order one.
Question about my solar set-up Bad Obsession at 7:10pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 10/582 Most of those on here frequently know of my set-up already. 100W flexible panel that I take on and
Refrigerator Rschipman at 6:05pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 3/426 I recently bought 1983 hunter34, how do I turn on the refrigerator ?
Hunter 23 Rcarbo at 5:26pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 1/419 I recently purchased a 1989 Hunter 23. What holds the large hatch cover up over the cockpit? Thanks
Hunter 23 Rcarbo at 5:25pm 06.30.16 Smaller Boats 10/1572 I recently purchased a 1989 Hunter 23. What holds the large hatch cover up over the cockpit? Thanks
How to deal with mainsheet and Bimini on H23 isaksp00 at 5:21pm 06.30.16 Smaller Boats 30/5095 I just installed the Bimini that came with our boat for the first time. When opened the front edge
Raymarine Auto Helm problem njlarry at 3:53pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1275 The locking lever on our Auto helm ST 4000 keeps unlocking right after being engaged. It started las
3KW Alternator? smokey73 at 3:26pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 11/1244 While passing a Hunter 40.5like mine today on Port Royal Sound near Parris Island I struck up a shor
SPOT Tracker (Gen3) issues SFS at 1:49pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1305 This past week I purchased a SPOT tracker to use on a delivery of an Endeavor 37 from Mobile to Tamp

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Stem Fitting (1) mjp83 at 6:50pm 04.21.24 I have an 81 and just did my own upgrade, and your bow area under the stem fitting looks like mine,
Legend 40.5 engine oil change fero at 6:38pm 04.21.24 Thanks Rich, your input is always great help.
Catalina 28 mkII - Hot Water Heater Installation Stu Jackson at 6:35pm 04.21.24 Thanks! That's more complex than my system (i.e. no mixing valve, no accumulator, etc). It does how
Outboard gear oil.... Tohatsu 9.8 NYSail at 5:44pm 04.21.24 I just use the stuff I get from the local auto parts dealer in my Tohatsu 8 HP. Even with all new s
Outboard gear oil.... Tohatsu 9.8 stickinthemud57 at 4:21pm 04.21.24 It'll be more effective if it's contaminated with water. In other words, if some water gets in, you
Stern anchoring Will Gilmore at 4:07pm 04.21.24 Keep on mind that a sailboat is designed for wind on the head. When stern anchoring the rudder and
Keel getting corrosion Tally Ho at 4:07pm 04.21.24
Legend 40.5 engine oil change Rich Stidger at 4:06pm 04.21.24 It is not necessary to remove any part of the engine box or steps. But it is most definitely a PITA
Expected life of a fuel line hose? Tally Ho at 4:03pm 04.21.24
Rudder crack Project_Mayhem at 3:11pm 04.21.24 This will most likely involve exploratory surgery. Posting to follow this thread
Does Anyone Use An Underwater Inspection Camera? Project_Mayhem at 3:09pm 04.21.24 I bought a $30 Depstech USB endoscope about five years ago. It's come in handy but the image quality
Is a reinforced exhaust hose really necessary? Project_Mayhem at 3:03pm 04.21.24 The hose went on the muffler without too much trouble. The exhaust manifold was another story. I tri
Outboard gear oil.... Tohatsu 9.8 Project_Mayhem at 2:56pm 04.21.24 It'll be more effective if it's contaminated with water. In other words, if some water gets in, your
Expected life of a fuel line hose? Project_Mayhem at 2:54pm 04.21.24 Maybe I should add a secondary filter just before the carb... On a second, slightly humorous note, d
Outboard gear oil.... Tohatsu 9.8 NYSail at 2:25pm 04.21.24
1988 Hunter 28.5 top radiator hose filler neck Tally Ho at 1:57pm 04.21.24 Where does that hose terminate? As @Ralph Johnstone said, someone Frankenstined your engine. My
Expected life of a fuel line hose? Tally Ho at 1:44pm 04.21.24
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:34pm 04.21.24 I described what I consider to be the ideal fix in post #6. --Peggie
Help calculating hardware loads! detailed hardware plan for hunter23 Crazy Dave Condon at 12:58pm 04.21.24 If you have any questions afterwards, feel free to send a private message to me former Hunter deal
Anyone familiar with Larry Pollocks Running Cloud Trimaran? dLj at 12:53pm 04.21.24 Very cool boat! dj

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