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Priming AC pump Genkigary at 12:48pm 07.22.15 Big Boats 13/11545 AC runs for 60 sec then shuts off. No water circulating. Seacock is open. Appears the pump after the
Annapolis boat show purchases MSter at 11:54am 07.22.15 Ask All Sailors 16/2346 Hi All, After a few years away from the boat and a delay in our cruising plans I will be starting o
Monitoring Holding Tank levels Harry1110 at 9:31am 07.22.15 Mid-Size Boats 4/913 I recently purchased a 1990 Hunter 30 with what I assume is the original holding tank. I have the f
Replace or repair hose? SailFysh at 8:52am 07.22.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/936 Found a chafed spot (about the size of a nickel) on the water hose between the water pump and the he
Cooling Hose... Universal M25 XPB SailFysh at 8:33am 07.22.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1451 Just wondering if anybody happens to know the size and length needed for replacing the water cooling
Yamaha 9.9 prop katana750 at 7:53am 07.22.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 31/7522 I recently gave up on a new Tohatsu 9.8 because of vibration issues and bought a 9.9 xtra long shaf
Maintenence catalanc at 7:29am 07.22.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/454 Hi All, I am quite new to sailing with my new-2-me Catalina MKII. I have had a few powerboats and
Hunter 38 Mainsail jamming ptmurphy at 6:47am 07.22.15 Big Boats 3/1317 I have a 2007 Hunter 38 sailing on Lake Ontario that has developed a problem with the main sail jamm
Wanted/-- Hunter 170 mast omarkola at 6:46am 07.22.15 Parts Search 1/761 Hi, I am looking for a mast for my Hunter 170. Regards, Omarkola
Rotting wood in anchor locker (Hunter 290) (2) chinchey at 6:34am 07.22.15 Ask All Sailors 16/3104 Hi all, This is my first post, so I'm sorry if it's in the wrong place or improperly made in some w
28" outboard in well wont go straight bluedoug at 6:06am 07.22.15 Columbia 0/1568 I recently bought a 1973 Columbia 28 MKII. Boat was on the hard when I bought it. I had to motor abo
H260 Asymmetrical spinnaker (1) Audrius at 5:10am 07.22.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2174 I'm planning for asymmetrical spinnaker, found these pictures online. Would this set up work for my
302 Trailer Size dscribner at 3:29am 07.22.15 Ask An Oday Owner 1/596 We're going to be upgrading to a larger boat. I have my eyes set on a 272. I can pick one up and p
Doyle UPS Sail Doug4bass at 8:34pm 07.21.15 Ask All Sailors 2/2293 I have a Doyle UPS spinnaker on a Selden Cx furler with a bowsprit. So far I love it. One question ,
Starter for a Universal M-25 diesel Photo703 at 8:20pm 07.21.15 Catalina 30 4/1162 My starter has a serious case of rust. For reliability I want to replace it with a new one. I have
Composite rudder? Richandhelen at 8:18pm 07.21.15 Big Boats 4/883 Have a 2006 H 44. Would it have the composite rudder I see mentioned in some blogs as a weak link? D
What corrosion preventative to use on running lights? (6) John Nantz at 8:12pm 07.21.15 Ask All Sailors 14/2337
Where to Search for Used Cat 30 Main 37 Foot Luff Jongleur at 8:12pm 07.21.15 Catalina 30 1/822 I guess I have a tall rig because the sail I have on there now has a 37' hoist length. I see one
Storage Idea (2) Jongleur at 7:49pm 07.21.15 Catalina 30 4/1059 Just throwing this out there. I like my gloves handy. At home I screwed a carton to the wall in
GPSMap 541S to DSC Radio connections Apex at 7:42pm 07.21.15 Ask All Sailors 3/909 I have a Uniden Solara radio. The installation manual says to hook the GPS signal and GPS gnd conne

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Evaluating a South Coast 26 Orbweaver at 7:04am 02.03.23 Thanks for putting pics up here. I don't do facebook, so I can't see the original ad. Looking throug
Cabin top halyard winch setup to raise the mainsail (1) jssailem at 6:55am 02.03.23 Tony While enjoying a fellow SBO owners sailing video, ( here is his post... Stepping out for a coff
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Orbweaver at 6:35am 02.03.23 If I'm reading between the lines correctly, it sounds like you have the funds to do whatever you dec
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 6:33am 02.03.23 I don't know why but this one made me think of @Kermit ... ;)
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 6:27am 02.03.23 212711
Stepping out for a coffee jssailem at 6:09am 02.03.23 Very nice video Gary.
Hunter 356 in-mast sailing conversion to hanks/rope and halyard option rgranger at 6:07am 02.03.23 This sounds like people who buy a house and fill in the pool. It is better to have a good friend w
Hunter 240 Sail Size & Other Options patbratton at 5:50am 02.03.23 I tried a jib from a Catalina 25 for a month or two. Without roller furling it was too much for anyt
National Documetation Portal RetSailboatOwner at 5:36am 02.03.23 Got my letter today and promptly tossed it in the garbage. Same here and every year it goes in the
Catalina 27 Electrical Panel kappykaplan at 4:58am 02.03.23 It's beautiful! :beer:
Catalina 27 Electrical Panel (2) john2 at 4:37am 02.03.23 this what i made in our old boat. (winter project)
Electrical Output from Outboard Motor DaveJ at 3:59am 02.03.23 I think the OP understands the difference between AC and DC, with the use of an isolating relay. Whe
Stepping out for a coffee garymalmgren at 3:49am 02.03.23 Not a tidal surge Joe. A full blown Tsunami. EPjliKVtmUA sM0voN702fo
Hunter 49 - Windows - Top of Saloon Screen Saver at 2:55am 02.03.23 Yep Ok sounds like a great approach. Thanks I should be fine with that. Just need to get myself setu
Removing the Propeller Shaft Flange - H41AC kappykaplan at 2:50am 02.03.23 I wonder if anyone with a dripless mechanical seal is reading this and realizes the work required e
Stepping out for a coffee Joe at 2:45am 02.03.23 Wow! Gary, thanks for the response. That is so interesting. I can imagine a tidal surge funneling
How to get under the windshield visor/eyebrow on a 41DS Slipin Away at 2:10am 02.03.23 The hand hold is bolted to the eyebrow not the hull. Remove the wood screws and pull free using han
Embrace the freeze. Tally Ho at 12:15am 02.03.23 Good for the training. Especially the poor visibility. Open water cert here is done at Westhawk L
Hunter 356 in-mast sailing conversion to hanks/rope and halyard option artboas at 11:12pm 02.02.23 We are going to purchase a new Main sail for our 2003 Hunter 356. We have had several jams when fu
Hunter 41ac Keel question artboas at 11:08pm 02.02.23 Sorry, Meant iron melts higher wanted to ensure accuracy

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