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Kiwiprop spin when sailing Ken13559 at 4:43pm 11.30.15 Ask All Sailors 15/1558 I've KM2P gearbox on my Yanmar. I notice the shaft spinning during sailing. I put gearbox to reverse
New Batteries, SOC, squealing belts cbourne200 at 4:29pm 11.30.15 Ask All Sailors 11/1148 OK, 2 wks ago found batteries dead after charging the day before. Read all I could on forum about b
Roller furling options for 1978 Cherubini 30 (1) BlowMeAway at 3:24pm 11.30.15 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1658 117693 Wow, I had no idea there might be a forum specific to Hunter owners. Too cool, so I signed up
A few questions from a Cherubini 30 Newbie BlowMeAway at 3:04pm 11.30.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1619 Wow, I had no idea there might be a forum specific to Hunter owners. Too cool, so I signed up. The 1
RIGGING HELP ShapeShifter at 2:02pm 11.30.15 Trailer Sailors 9/1775 My wife and I are going to retire soon on a mac26x. We lived and sailed a boat many years ago. We ar
Paint Flamingo1 at 1:38pm 11.30.15 Catalina 22 31/4270 I'm getting ready to paint Ole Butterscotch and I've looked at West Marine, Amazon and marine stores
refrigeration on a Catalina 28 mkI joel forthun at 1:07pm 11.30.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1577 I recently bought a 1992 Catalina 28 mk I, and am interested in installing refrigeration using an ic
Just want to say "Thanks, Maine Sail" WayneH at 12:43pm 11.30.15 Musings With Maine Sail 0/1746 Your articles on using solar panels to keep the batteries topped off have helped me extend the life
Calypso Marine Wind Instrament; Bluetooth? McIntoshUSA at 10:58am 11.30.15 Ask All Sailors 5/1430 Has anyone heard of this wind instrument that uses Bluetooth to transmit wireless to your smart phon
Worth Investigating? (1) FourPoints at 10:17am 11.30.15 Ask All Sailors 23/3343 Just found out that this boat may be available for a song, or less. I know NOTHING about it aside fr
Fixed port leaks, 2008 41s Hunter dakno at 10:08am 11.30.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/720 Both port and starboard fixed side port lights, rear positions leak from the bottom rear corner. Has
rigging ShapeShifter at 8:36am 11.30.15 Ask All Sailors 2/502 My wife and I are going to retire soon on a mac26x. We lived and sailed a boat many years ago. We a
Cutlass bearing and stuffing box gregstokes at 8:25am 11.30.15 Pearson 3/911 I need to replace the cutlass bearing and stuffing box on my 1968 P35. Has anybody done this without
Standard Horizon Handheld CYQK at 8:03am 11.30.15 Ask All Sailors 6/417 Cyber Monday deal on two of these for89dollars It is the STD-HX100 They any good? Thks Gary
need help in Mobile,Al. ShapeShifter at 7:11am 11.30.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1303 My wife and I are going to retire soon on a mac26x. We lived and sailed a boat many years ago. We a
Raritan PH II - Liquid still in base after pumping dry Joe5893 at 6:02am 11.30.15 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/688 Hi all, Is it normal to have liquid remaining in the base of the PH II after it has been pumped on
provisioning spread sheet Bob 04 H260 at 5:43am 11.30.15 Ask All Sailors 9/2258 I have been reading articles on the "The Boat Galley" site for some time and find the information ve
Hunter 45 cc info Slipin Away at 2:45am 11.30.15 Big Boats 7/1403 There is a small wood cover under the chart table that allows access to the nav equipment. Can any
Raw water pump question knotoldyet at 5:05pm 11.29.15 Engines and Propulsion 22/2448 Question: is it possible for a raw water pump, in this case an Oberdorfer on a Universal M25XP, to b
Can't get flow from forward holding tank on Hunter passage 456 discovery at 4:58pm 11.29.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1286 Have been having major issues when trying to pump forward holding tank, either thru deck pump out or

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Trim and angle under assymetric. Davidasailor26 at 11:33am 10.28.23 My guess is they were going up a little to build some boat speed, which pulls the apparent wind forw
Will 1hp motor push h260 on calm day?? Crazy Dave Condon at 10:10am 10.28.23
leak in aft berth stern corners jdrutten at 10:06am 10.28.23 My 306 (near identical twin of the 290) came with the same rotted panels in the aft cabin. I'm still
Online source for acrylic window supply? kloudie1 at 9:30am 10.28.23 Same excellent experience with TAP .. I bought the lenses pre cut to size with corner radius for all
Online source for acrylic window supply? (1) Hayden Watson at 9:17am 10.28.23 Sailrite has all that stuff.... and much more. Start Here https://www.sailrite.com/Product%20Image
Online source for acrylic window supply? (1) Joe at 8:46am 10.28.23 Sailrite has all that stuff.... and much more. Start Here https://www.sailrite.com/Product%20Images
Online source for acrylic window supply? (2) Hayden Watson at 8:39am 10.28.23 I was also very happy with the price and service I received form Tap. I got three pieces that were
Online source for acrylic window supply? BigEasy at 8:16am 10.28.23 It's time to replace my windows. I've found TAP Plastics which seems to be the best so far. Do you
Marine AC Unit u0958901 at 8:16am 10.28.23 Installed a 16000 BTU unit from Flagship Marine in 2006. Had to replace the water pump and thermost
leak in aft berth stern corners ggrizzard at 8:00am 10.28.23 There is a product called Hypervent that is great for dealing with condensation under cushions. I kn
Marine AC Unit BigEasy at 7:53am 10.28.23 We replaced the original Dometic AC/heat unit with the same about 5 or 6 years ago. Went with a new
Online source for acrylic window supply? dlochner at 7:49am 10.28.23 Try Tap Plastics. https://www.tapplastics.com
leak in aft berth stern corners Siamese at 7:32am 10.28.23 Yeah, plenty. Water came in by the bucketful in my 1996 Catalina 28 until I found the source of the
Marine AC Unit kloudie1 at 7:22am 10.28.23 I installed a Marineair Cabinmate 12000 BTU unit back in 1993. It runs pretty much 24/7 here since i
2004 331 - Refrigerator drain hose access BigEasy at 7:22am 10.28.23 There is no vent on the 331 that I can access - I think my best bet is to create one - it would be
1975 oday 22 Anomymous 163294 at 7:19am 10.28.23 it will be big enough to accomodate all thats required. the battery will sit direct middle of the bo
1975 oday 22 JBP-PA at 7:16am 10.28.23 Under the companionway is a quite popular location. If you stay with lead acid you will need to buy
1975 oday 22 Anomymous 163294 at 6:57am 10.28.23 oh i totally agree. and yes i do know about wiring. this is the way i got the boat . and the wiring
Trailer bunk bed carpet replacement Siamese at 6:57am 10.28.23 Or check Sailrite for the bunk carpet that they sell. I haven't used it for bunks, but have made fe
Fuel lift pump feels hot question (1) jssailem at 6:54am 10.28.23 Your assumption is correct @Richard19068 These pumps have a cutoff pressure. As an example, here is

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