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Watched Threads Suggestion (2) Rich Stidger at 6:04am 06.22.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/365 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 17/6018 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 1/761 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 4/1767 !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 3/591 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 5/1723 Any updates or new ideas on line hangers. I had some on my Pearson and I'd like to find some for my
Trailers PaytonG at 7:28pm 06.21.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/444 Hey guys, Well I think we have decided on a Hunter 260 as our first boat. We have found one that's
Placement of trailer jackstands for O'Day 272 StMichael at 7:09pm 06.21.16 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1951 I bought a trailer which I plan to adapt for my O'Day 272. Can anyone help me with placement of jac
Motor recommendations Maureen and Steve at 3:31pm 06.21.16 Catalina 22 20/5038 We have a new-to-us Catalina 22. It's a 1976 with the original motor. It won't start and we are cons
interior cushions (1) fred1diver at 3:15pm 06.21.16 Trailer Sailors 10/2435 124932 hey everyone, I'm currently redoing my interior cushions, I have the bow cushions done today,
Urethane Props Fell Off JacK P at 2:40pm 06.21.16 Mid-Size Boats 2/640 Just purchased a 28.5 with a urethane prop. Transporting up Jersey coast the prop broke and fell off
VHF/AIS (1) HMT2 at 2:36pm 06.21.16 Ask All Sailors 14/3947 124928 I sail in an area in upper Galveston Bay where there is an intersection of the Bayport Channe
Propeller replacement JacK P at 2:25pm 06.21.16 Big Boats 3/705 Newly purchased 28.5 with replacement prop of urethane. The original prop is still on board. Is the
Honda bf 7.5 hp ? sailnewbie at 2:21pm 06.21.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/555 I picked up a Honda 7.5 hp to replace my over powered 15 hp and it needs a new prop, chewed up. Any
Raised Helmsman Seat slomotion at 1:45pm 06.21.16 Ask All Sailors 6/4873 Looking for a kit or ideas for a raised helmsman bench seat. Saw a nice fiberglass raised bench wit
What's up with Westerbeke, MA? odaydokay at 1:12pm 06.21.16 Engines and Propulsion 5/1170 Three days to process an order, no response to emails after two days, no way to get sales on the pho
Hot water heater -reset TheTY at 12:43pm 06.21.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/688 I have a 2000 Hunter 380 and every time I unplug the. Plug back into shore power I have to take the
Retiring rigging... maybe. To split or not to split. Catmando at 12:28pm 06.21.16 Catalina 22 6/772 Not being able to leave well enough alone, and perfectly happy to spend hours on something of no rea
Repair or replace main halyards? snoopy_ at 11:01am 06.21.16 Catalina 22 7/2349 Hello, I recently purchased a 1976 Catalina 22 and have some questions: 1. I have noticed that the
Grounding Dockside AC powered pump for Diesel Fuel polishing jssailem at 10:54am 06.21.16 Ask All Sailors 5/1133 Have 150 gallons of fuel in two tanks that I believe has the pox of diesel fuel critters. Age of fue

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Not perfect launch day... Tally Ho at 10:54am 04.25.24 Yeah, don't hold your breath... dj Nope. Wife and I just bought a house in South Florida (Gulf s
yanmar 2 gm20 f Tally Ho at 10:52am 04.25.24
Not perfect launch day... dLj at 10:36am 04.25.24 Still hoping global warming extends the season in the Great Lakes :yikes: Greg Yeah, don't hold y
Not perfect launch day... Tally Ho at 10:32am 04.25.24 Yeah, i always said if the Great Lakes were about 25 degrees latitude further south, I'd spent the
Air Conditioner Vents danm1 at 10:22am 04.25.24 My 356 did not come with AC originally, but the aft ducting was already ran in mine. It comes out o
Air Conditioner Vents (3) SEMPERAVANTI41 at 10:10am 04.25.24 224379 224377224378 I have attached some pictures of the salon a/c with the floor opened up ready fo
Replacing Prop Shaft for 84 Hunter 31 anelso29 at 10:01am 04.25.24 I watched a YT video where someone replaced their prop shaft (while the boat was in the water!) by
Hunter Combination Steaming/Anchor Masthead Light Replacement Bill19233 at 10:01am 04.25.24 Found this, but $282! This light is different, 225 degrees shines for the steaming light, then an ex
Self tacking jib KayakUpgrade at 9:58am 04.25.24
Access to windlass JoeWhite at 9:57am 04.25.24 Thanks for pointing out the orientation. I could not tell which way the photo was, as I though the d
Access to windlass marchem at 9:52am 04.25.24 There is salt water intrusion from the deck. Remove the vertical portion and replace the seals on t
Access to windlass JoeWhite at 9:40am 04.25.24 There is salt water intrusion from the deck. Remove the vertical portion and replace the seals on th
Replacing Prop Shaft for 84 Hunter 31 anelso29 at 9:28am 04.25.24 You want to be careful not to break or move the P bracket. Having someone to lend a hand working
OEM Shroud Turnbuckles and Replacement Caps Fred at 9:00am 04.25.24 Recently replaced mine for open turnbuckles, I could never get anything but pins to fit in them. I'
Not perfect launch day... dLj at 8:40am 04.25.24
hull port (windows) leaking Joe at 8:29am 04.25.24 Ted...thank you so much for your response. Aren't they recommending silicone tho? Why don't you l
Help calculating hardware loads! detailed hardware plan for hunter23 lakesurfsailor at 8:26am 04.25.24 If you have any questions afterwards, feel free to send a private message to me former Hunter deal
Access to windlass (1) marchem at 8:23am 04.25.24 Switch/breaker is fine. Opened small access port and found a lot of corrosion. Removed the front p
Boom Vang Part Vision 32 Joe at 8:17am 04.25.24 ...... So now the quest is to find marine grade aluminum rivets I'd be surprised if rig rite didn't
Not perfect launch day... FastOlson at 7:31am 04.25.24

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