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oday yngling 21 ft bolt on keel instructions switzerdeason at 6:29am 10.07.14 Day Sailers 3/3914 I am considering purchase of 21 ft oday yngling open cockpit. need instructions re bolt on keel. o
D'Nasty is on the hard falkntrader39 at 6:16am 10.07.14 Big Boats 0/531 My 39 is on the hard. The hull is blistered. I've set up for a peel/grind ASAP. Once peeled and drie
Turn Yanmar Manually? Rick486 at 6:06am 10.07.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1134 Hi All: I would like to be able to set the valve clearances on my Yanmar 4JH4E. To do that I would
tacking in light air papamills at 7:46pm 10.06.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2007 I own a 1999 26X, roller furled 150 genoa, stk main. Boat has limited rudder authority (tacking )co
Anchor chain marking? rlamb at 6:09pm 10.06.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 23/12597 I have 300 feet of galvanized anchor chain (and windlass) on my Hunter 466. I have used basic hardw
Towing inflatables Rick Templeton at 4:59pm 10.06.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1287 My wife and I recently purchased a 9 ft west marine inflatable dingy for our 99 340. I mounted the
How we Stripped our Anodized mast FYI (5) wesleysherman at 4:32pm 10.06.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/2320 After reading allot of information about stripping an Alum mast, I started out sanding my 36' Alumin
Handrail question Time_Out at 4:32pm 10.06.14 Catalina 22 1/631 Poptop or cabin top? It's time to remount them, and I don't have pics from the "before" stage. I thi
Logo tinkturtle at 4:09pm 10.06.14 Smaller Boats 5/1004 Wondering if anyone has a image of an old Hunter 22 (1981) sail logo. I've looked around and can fi
Can a Hunter 23 be trailered (1) Walkntalk at 3:47pm 10.06.14 Smaller Boats 13/5255 I'm told that a H23 with the fixed wing keel is too awkward to trailer. I have a fantasy of taking t
Autopilot on a C25 Stan Linado at 2:59pm 10.06.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/4200 I am installing a Raymarine ST2000 on an '89 Catalina 25. Before I start drilling holes in the till
H25 battery placement ideas s/v Mariah at 2:27pm 10.06.14 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1355 My battery is currently housed under the starboard cockpit seat-- right next to where I keep the gas
Honda EU3000i Handi SeaLuff at 2:14pm 10.06.14 Big Boats 28/7378 I am trying to use a Honda EU3000i Handi Generator to power my Marine Air Systems, Vector Compact, 2
Flat Bar Winch Handle Needed (1) 71 VENTURE 24 at 1:43pm 10.06.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2899 I'm a first time sailboat owner and just bought a 1971 V24. The owner didn't have the winch handle t
mast raising system for HUNTER23.5 tiller1967 at 1:37pm 10.06.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/758 Am in desperate need of a mast raising system for a 1994 Hunter 23.5. I can make one if I have some
How to Remove Stuck Exhaust Manifold Studs stagf15 at 1:17pm 10.06.14 Catalina 30 10/4055 Greetings, I've tried to do my due diligence searching the forums for guidance on this, and can't co
Critique my main (1) Sublime at 12:48pm 10.06.14 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 15/7110 I would appreciate any helpful critiques. Wind conditions were 10 knots gusting to 17-18. My boat
Good autopilot for Hunter 28.5 sasafil at 12:25pm 10.06.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1773 I have 1985 Hunter 28.5. Any suggestions what would be a good autopilot for it and good place to buy
Loose galley trim Clydo at 12:24pm 10.06.14 Catalina 310 1/860 Aft sink section of galley trim came loose. Am thinking of cleaning up and reapply with 3M 4200.
Sense 43 stevemylescarinosa at 12:22pm 10.06.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/3420 Looking at a 2013 Sense 43 - Can anyone share their experiences with this boat?

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New Fuel Sending Unit (2) Ralph Johnstone at 10:17pm 05.22.23 how about cutting a spacer out of starboard or some fuel impregnable material and placing it betwee
Possible SmartPlug problem Ralph Johnstone at 9:41pm 05.22.23 SmartPlug (the manufacturer) calls that part the "inlet." I believe what they would call the plug i
older Raymarine L760 Instrument Joe at 9:31pm 05.22.23 Looks like you need to open the case to I.D. the wires. bummer.
Engine Alinement (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:13pm 05.22.23 When I first removed the original mounts they were bedded with what I believe was 4200. Ahah! So
Buying new flares this year? jonelli at 9:04pm 05.22.23 I'm no expert, just a coastal local sailor. But, I have lots of expired flares, and one time during
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations? dLj at 8:47pm 05.22.23 It would be cool if there was a way to determine the condition of the chainplates; maybe ultrasonic
Carbon fiber mast prep for painting dLj at 8:29pm 05.22.23 Don't really know the answer, but it seems to me blasting with a soda blast media would work well wi
Black Water Tank Reading 75% Full FastOlson at 8:27pm 05.22.23 I have a 2022 Bavaria CR34. This is, for all intents and purposes, an almost new boat. Refer to th
Engine Alinement Ralph Johnstone at 8:15pm 05.22.23 What else could it be??? I'm assuming (what else can I do ?) that the bend was aft of the shaft l
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition Dalliance at 7:30pm 05.22.23 Does anyone have a bilge pump counter? Have you ever taken any action based on the count? I alway
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna morbidfollower at 7:27pm 05.22.23 Im in the San Francisco Bay. Ive had my boat in the slip for about 11 months now and was feeling laz
Black Water Tank Reading 75% Full Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:17pm 05.22.23 Scott said: I installed the Scad TM1 and am really happy with it; however, I found the calibration
Slow sump pump with backflow Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:08pm 05.22.23 I think his opening sentence has thrown us a bit. I believe he meant that after replacing his toilet
CCFL 6" Diameter upgrade. Very cool!! dlochner at 6:34pm 05.22.23 A great and rewarding job! Congrats. Be sure to leave the documentation of your efforts on board. I
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition Crusty Ol Salt at 6:30pm 05.22.23 Sooooo, let us twist the topic a little. In my mind, there is a far better chance of my boat havin
Engine Alinement Dan Anthony at 6:29pm 05.22.23 I just read RJM's post. I already have shims under my mounts, these shims are easily removed. Perh
Slow sump pump with backflow (4) McPhee at 6:28pm 05.22.23 Hi Greg, I also have a switch on the head to turn it on and off. I followed the lines. Here's what
Engine Alinement jviss at 6:26pm 05.22.23 Regarding strut alinement. I made up a metal slug that fit snugly in the cutlass bearing and was a
Engine Alinement Dan Anthony at 6:11pm 05.22.23 To all that have read and responded I say thank you. I had no idea so many would read and comment.
Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak jonelli at 6:04pm 05.22.23 I am going to dip my toe in the water just to balance the reviews here. My, new on commissioning, K

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