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H31 Fiddle Block (1) Keith13315 at 10:09am 01.18.15 Mid-Size Boats 6/1349 Can someone tell what size line is on the main sheet traveler that runs around the fiddle block on a
Rudder packing chusansail at 8:14am 01.18.15 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2671 Repacked my rudder earlier this year, its started leaking again under power causing some water to
2008 VS 2011 Hunter 33 carbonrobot at 8:11am 01.18.15 Mid-Size Boats 14/3264 I am considering purchasing a 2011 Hunter 33, but looking at the design, it doesn't look any differe
35.5 wheel diameter nwsearle at 8:01am 01.18.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/675 1990 Hunter 35.5 wheel diameter Thank you for the input so far although I need to clarify what I'm
On Deck Fuel Storage JeffThompson at 7:54am 01.18.15 Big Boats 16/4992 Have a Hunter 38 and was wondering what other owners are doing for on deck fuel storage. Going to u
Replacing engine compartment heat/noise insulation IH82BL8 at 2:46am 01.18.15 Ask All Sailors 8/2393 What material should I use for this project? Thanks.
balanced performance splax at 9:17pm 01.17.15 Big Boats 4/860 Hello. I have read that using the aft water tank, or having it with a significant amount of wate
roller furler lubricant stx203 at 5:05pm 01.17.15 Ask An Oday Owner 0/976 My 77 ODay25 has a Plastimo furler (608-T). Over time the top swivel seems to be not furling as free
O'day 23 keel width? Ziradog at 4:47pm 01.17.15 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1646 Working on my boat trailer, and realized I don't know how wide my keel is at the bottom (where it si
Spinnaker on a Capri 16.5? CaptnEddie at 4:41pm 01.17.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/2335 Has anyone rigged a spinnaker on a Capri 16.5? My 2002 Capri is a fractional rig with no back stay.
H34 rudder (2) Ch0pp3r at 4:05pm 01.17.15 Big Boats 17/2390 Can somebody with expertise tell me if this rudder is seaworthy or needs to be pulled given the foll
Froward Head Passage 42 hunter43sail at 3:44pm 01.17.15 Big Boats 7/1424 I am in the process of changing out the forward head from a salt water to fresh water. We have not u
Pearson 26 rudder repair calderp at 2:21pm 01.17.15 Pearson 0/964 Have a rudder w/ sheared post. I'm about to cut it open to replace the post. Can anyone point me to
Looking for Motor Mount Bushings for my 41 O/I Eddiefuego at 12:55pm 01.17.15 Morgan 2/1749 Howdy, I'm putting a new (used) Perkins 4-108 into my Morgan O/I. The original engine was a West
shower sump pump Boxie at 12:24pm 01.17.15 Catalina 30 5/1701 We have a 1986 Catalina 30 MKII. When i turn on the shower sump pump it blows out the bow port sid
Yanmar 2GM20F mixing elbow issue (1) bugbitten at 11:02am 01.17.15 Engines and Propulsion 11/7543 I've had the cooling system on my 2GM20F torn down, initially just to open ports to the FWP for a ne
Compression post removal? Hydro Therapy at 9:11am 01.17.15 Ask An Oday Owner 0/726 My O240 has a table that slides on the compression post. I'm considering making a nice wooden table
Additional water tanks? ibDoug at 8:19am 01.17.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/697 Hello all, I am new to hunter sailboats and have not yet bought my first although I have shopped qu
Oversteering rowallis at 7:35am 01.17.15 Ask All Sailors 18/3863 My MKII, "Finally," tends to over steer when coming about sometimes by an extra 90 degrees or more.
Can you please ID this ketch? (1) justsomeguy at 6:41am 01.17.15 Ask All Sailors 34/10972 I have a feeler out to the seller, but before I can get a chance to survey her, I'd like to do a lot

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Minor project: new teak companionway step jaysweet at 12:31pm 06.15.23 well yeah... if you can find one that fits... no brainer. :facepalm: I thought the issue was you
Minor project: new teak companionway step rgranger at 12:24pm 06.15.23 Sorry, rgranger: thanks, but no sale. :) Too many boat projects. I did just order the one I found o
Solar vent recommendations rgranger at 12:21pm 06.15.23 Thanks @jviss and @JBP-PA I like the idea of a dorade and will probably add one of those low profi
Minor project: new teak companionway step jaysweet at 11:12am 06.15.23 Oh I see... so in an attempt to keep that local welder employed...;) What if you took an off-the-s
Volvo MD11C - Mysterious Overheat Issue SailMaster at 10:59am 06.15.23
Hello to the community RSHunter27 at 10:59am 06.15.23 In a land project of this size, you'd be finished in a weekend. On a boat, you'd be lucky to be fi
30 amp shore power to 15 amp service (1) FastOlson at 10:56am 06.15.23 Here is a picture of the Blue Seas breaker I installed about 20 years ago. Surveyors approved of it.
Volvo MD11C - Mysterious Overheat Issue JamesG161 at 9:51am 06.15.23 When you pick which system is same as yours, I can help you, if you point out your cooling system
Volvo MD11C - Mysterious Overheat Issue JamesG161 at 9:47am 06.15.23 Go to this link for diagrams on your sea water cooling system. Cooling System - 7742230 - volvopent
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L (1) JamesG161 at 9:40am 06.15.23 Or is this the Pump... I hope not because changing it is a PITA!
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L (1) JamesG161 at 9:32am 06.15.23 @Rich Stidger is this the water pump you have?
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M LouBegue at 9:24am 06.15.23 The 12M bolts directly to your existing bell housing. No adapter or modification necessary. Jeff
Hello to the community Ralph Johnstone at 9:19am 06.15.23 In a land project of this size, you'd be finished in a weekend. On a boat, you'd be lucky to be fin
Engine raw water thru hole location Ralph Johnstone at 9:14am 06.15.23 The thru hull must be under the battery compartment in the nav station or the starboard locker. I
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L Rick D at 9:11am 06.15.23 Geesh, Rich; sorry to read about your issue. I assume you have already checked for well-regarded ind
30 amp shore power to 15 amp service JBP-PA at 9:06am 06.15.23 Thanks Maine Sail. So I should pick up something attune to this west marine breaker, linked below,
3D printing fun Tedd at 8:31am 06.15.23 A few months ago a friend asked if I had room to store his Ender 3D printer. (He's making room in hi
30 amp shore power to 15 amp service FastOlson at 8:26am 06.15.23 FWIW, in on our boat (when doing projects) I learned, early on, that my boat's 15 amp outlet circui
Mast deck plate removal help on Macgregor19 Tedd at 8:22am 06.15.23 My Mac 26S had a similar foot bracket but there was nothing in the center hole. I'm wondering if the
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 8:15am 06.15.23 Tks, JamesG161.

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