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Tohatsu 5 HP Alternator CapnGrumpyBreeches at 1:42pm 07.28.15 Trailer Sailors 8/4031 The Tohatsu 5HP Alternator is rated at 60w/5amps. Does anyone know if the real life power output is
Hunter 37.5 mast gate (1) PAC3142 at 12:12pm 07.28.15 Big Boats 17/3582 We just bought a 1994 37.5, which came with tons of extras, but no mast gate to keep the mainsail sl
Classroom Boat spartacus99 at 11:14am 07.28.15 Catalina 22 44/4611 Some of you know that my purchase was less than stellar and my boat has several issues. After discu
Outboard for 1986 Mac 25 tj15830 at 11:10am 07.28.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/2546 What do you recommend? Long shaft 20" or 25" also 2 cycle vs. 4 cycle?
Shallow water motoring bamabaxter at 10:25am 07.28.15 Smaller Boats 13/1464 Question for the seasoned veterans using the swing keel. Does anybody motor with the keel 1/4 down
Hunter 30G hot water heater replacement (1) PAC3142 at 9:23am 07.28.15 Mid-Size Boats 12/1299 I need to replace a leaking water heater, situated under the aft part of the dinette, and it looks l
SeaTalk connecting C80 & new ev100 autopilot H3newdog at 9:14am 07.28.15 Big Boats 27/5859 Hi everyone, very new owner of a H34 hull #68 learning a lot. The boat came with a Raymarine C80 cha
What's the easiest way to add tell tales to mainsail TFlight at 8:23am 07.28.15 Big Boats 4/1929 I recently purchased a Hunter 41 with a Seldom in mastering furler. The mainsail doesn't have any t
3ym30 fresh water pump belt Ken Honeycutt at 5:47am 07.28.15 Big Boats 7/2606 Has anyone changed the fresh water pump belt on the 3ym30? Looks like it could be bear. Also is ther
HUNTER 27 Edge above 20 knts JPDEG at 4:42am 07.28.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2337 Hello, I own a HUNTER 27 edge for one year and I experienced great difficulties sailing with it u
Insurance company will not pay clausjepsen at 10:26pm 07.27.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/1959 As you may remember my mast on my 361 from 2001 broke in a nice 20 knt wind. It happened in France w
Bilge Pump nctxia at 8:09pm 07.27.15 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1751 I have an 81 Hunter 25. It has no bilge pump and I can not see where one has ever been installed. W
Painting underside of lockers and hatch covers MTsailors at 7:53pm 07.27.15 Ask All Sailors 6/2530 Hey fellow sailors! We are rookies at sailboat maintenance. We need to paint the underside of our co
Lights and Switches MetricMountie at 4:56pm 07.27.15 Big Boats 1/651 I'm trying to locate the light switches for the under counter lights on the port side of a 1995, 40.
Gunwale seat behind wheel cookcwayne at 4:18pm 07.27.15 Bigger Boats 6/1174 Looking for a seat to attach behind the Wheel of 27 O'Day is there such an animal?
Just curious... What was original MSRP on 1982 Hunter 30 bgbailey at 3:20pm 07.27.15 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1160 Does anyone recall the original MSRP for the 1982 Hunter 30. I think it was around $25,000 back th
Oday 322 survey Bw whisper at 2:59pm 07.27.15 Ask An Oday Owner 4/3035 I am looking for guidance. I'm looking at an O'Day 322 which appears to be in good shape but for one
roller furler Buffett1 at 2:41pm 07.27.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1104 1. The furler got wrinkled while on the trailer. anyone have advice about straightening it? 2.
Running rigging size Brahmany at 2:40pm 07.27.15 Mid-Size Boats 3/1347 Hi all, We are replacing our running rigging on our 320 soon. In Australia nearly all cost
snake Buffett1 at 2:36pm 07.27.15 Trailer Sailors 18/2538 i found a snake skin in the cabin of my mac26m while on a trailer. The skin was not there on a pict

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A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't dLj at 7:53pm 02.04.23 Plan is the engine can be installed about the 11th. Fingers crossed. Good plan! dj
Meet your new Forum Administrator (1) jssailem at 7:50pm 02.04.23 All Hail Dave! :biggrin:
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (1) jssailem at 7:39pm 02.04.23 Progress... The boat took to the air as it was lifted out of the water and deposited in the yard. u
bridge clearance question Rick Webb at 6:43pm 02.04.23 so, a bridge near Destin FL has a clearance 4 inches less than my sailboat. Is that at high tide o
Looking for an O'Day Mariner 31seahorse at 6:34pm 02.04.23 Listed in New Hampshire Craigslist under "boats" "sailboats": There is an Oday Mariner with a light
Funny Friday!!! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 6:05pm 02.04.23 Did the balloon say it was from the Kansas state fair? That's what the large label on the front o
Wind Song -summer pics/upgrades jon hansen at 5:45pm 02.04.23 loose footed main is a huge bump. you will love it.
Westerbeke 42b coolant questions Syversens at 5:20pm 02.04.23 That is what mine looked like. I dipped it in vinegar and that got out some crud but not much. I
Funny Friday!!! Richard19068 at 5:13pm 02.04.23 We actually did see the balloon today. It flew right over Sumter, SC. Scary stuff! Did the balloon
New autopilot Sanfelice at 5:03pm 02.04.23 I think the EV100 wheel drive is cheaply made and has issues. Look a Youtube. For a boat your size,
Westerbeke 42b coolant questions Hayden Watson at 4:39pm 02.04.23 That is what mine looked like. I dipped it in vinegar and that got out some crud but not much. I t
Funny Friday!!! Kermit at 4:32pm 02.04.23 And it's been shot down . . . It was still up when I had to quit watching it. I wish I could have
Funny Friday!!! (1) Will Gilmore at 4:23pm 02.04.23 We actually did see the balloon today. It flew right over Sumter, SC. Scary stuff! The Chinese got
Meet your new Forum Administrator nightowle at 4:15pm 02.04.23 All Hail Dave! :biggrin:
Funny Friday!!! kappykaplan at 4:13pm 02.04.23 Gonna be like herdin' cats. Got three of 'em! Know what you mean. :beer:
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Sailm8 at 4:13pm 02.04.23 I am 75 and my wife is 74. We have been sailing the last 22 years in Florida. We lost the rigging
Funny Friday!!! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:08pm 02.04.23 I think I put a post that got deleted. Hayup. We got a new BOT 'round these here parts and he's
Funny Friday!!! Ralph Johnstone at 3:55pm 02.04.23 That's it. I recognize the accent.
Westerbeke 42b coolant questions (7) Syversens at 3:44pm 02.04.23 Ok HE is pulled and glad I did it, wow was this a deep dive in hoses and surprises but sort of easie
Funny Friday!!! kappykaplan at 3:37pm 02.04.23 We actually did see the balloon today. It flew right over Sumter, SC. And it's been shot down . .

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