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swing keel help marlene1 at 6:38am 11.14.14 Morgan 2/2673 I have a 1969 morgan 30 with a swing keel that is not connected to the cable. Is this a huge job?
What's the hose for? What do you think happened here? (3) CoolHandLuke at 9:16pm 11.13.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1559 Hey guys, Just wanted to get some input on what you think could've happened here: http://www.e
Shrink wrap. Is there a cheap alternative. (1) finding41 at 9:02pm 11.13.14 Ask All Sailors 41/16234 I had the idea of wrapping one of my boats this year. I don't want to pay $14/ foot so I was thinkin
Depth Sounder Options GinBoat at 8:48pm 11.13.14 Catalina 30 11/3428 We recently purchased a 1980 Catalina 30. What are the depth sounder options? The boat is on Muskego
Agreed to buy a boat; what's next? Survey? Inspection? Help! CoolHandLuke at 8:47pm 11.13.14 Ask All Sailors 15/2312 Hey guys! I'm still a new user to this forum... I'm mostly on www.hardforum.com (if anyone wants co
Need Advice on Pulling Perkins 4.108 From '84 Beneteau First (5) Doug in Lakeview at 7:23pm 11.13.14 Ask All Sailors 2/5970
Archive location Ritdog at 7:21pm 11.13.14 Ask An Oday Owner 0/699 Does anybody know where the archive is? I'm getting a message that I can't access archive/index
H26 sole Larry D Calander at 7:04pm 11.13.14 Smaller Boats 6/1857 Having been all over the Hunter site I can't find info on ordering replacement sole for my H26. Does
How do I know what yanmar I have seamonkeys at 6:53pm 11.13.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1015 I would like to know how I can tell if I have the sb8 or sb12 ? and does anyone sell the crank handl
Rudder Repairs on '84 Beneteau First 38 (3) Doug in Lakeview at 5:21pm 11.13.14 Ask All Sailors 21/7536
Yanmar SB8 Winterizing stollo770 at 5:11pm 11.13.14 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1805 Hello, I am in the process of winterizing my 1979 Hunter 27 and I was wondering if the Yanmar SB8 e
Mercury Valve Hillerange model 2122 Hogheaven at 4:51pm 11.13.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1821 Hello All, We purchased a 1987 Catalina 30 MKII hull #4993Some Pics Here. The PO took off the
Leaking lights jmkinsfbay at 4:40pm 11.13.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1188 My 2006 model is starting to develop water leaks around the two rectangular fixed skylights above th
Learn me about mooring lines! weinie at 4:13pm 11.13.14 Musings With Maine Sail 6/3599 (Reposted as requested) Maine, I will be leaving the dock and mooring for the first time next
Best way o drain hot water tank? iSailor at 3:50pm 11.13.14 Catalina 310 16/8829 Any tips on easiest way to drain the hot water tank instead of just running the tap? Cheers,
Need to replace 26S keel cable Mettee at 3:26pm 11.13.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/5029 Hi, The metal cable that retracts the keel on my Macgregor 26S broke--as I was launching the boat to
Oil canning? I need beer canning (1) Casagf66 at 2:59pm 11.13.14 Ask All Sailors 33/6039 Hello sailors and thanks for the help in advance. Here is my most recent dilemma, "oil canning."
Two quick questions about my Neptune 24 Hooks at 2:32pm 11.13.14 Trailer Sailors 13/9224 1) She's a shoal draft and you can adjust the daggerboard from 2 ft to 3.6 ft draft. The previous o
Torqeedo Tom J at 1:37pm 11.13.14 Catalina 310 7/2812 I love my new Torqeedo outboard. No more storing a jug of gasoline in the cockpit. No more mixing
Anchor and Rode set up/Stow for Pre-86 C-22 CloudDiver at 12:12pm 11.13.14 Catalina 22 10/9100 I'm on the fence about how to set up my anchor stowage and deployment. My 81/82 C-22 came with a Da

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Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration RoyS at 5:15am 09.30.23 Roy, in terms of ounce, how much more oil do you remove? I never measured it accurately. I will gu
Anchor Locker Clutch Cargo at 4:56am 09.30.23 By federal statute, any vessel built after 1972 would have a HIN located on the starboard side of th
My solution for winch override. Yours? Apex at 3:53am 09.30.23 Thanks for the advice. I am actively working on a way to have the flexibility of the swivelling cle
310 questions from a potential buyer jssailem at 10:53pm 09.29.23
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:06pm 09.29.23 I guess you didn't bother to read post # 51. Are you sure copper ferrules are used? I have worke
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake SycloneDriver at 8:35pm 09.29.23 I guess you didn't bother to read post # 51.
PVC inflatable repair glue Hayden Watson at 8:23pm 09.29.23 I've tried HH66 which is the common one part pvc glue for reattaching patches and general stuff and
PVC inflatable repair glue MikeHoncho at 7:17pm 09.29.23 If I was doing a structural repair, I would probably spring for a 2-part. This repair is just to s
Yamaha 33 mast removal dlochner at 6:39pm 09.29.23 Use a yard that has experience. My mast has come down every year for the past 39 years. It is not t
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration sesmith at 6:35pm 09.29.23 I also use a vacuum extractor on my universal m35b. Once I figured out the extractor took out all t
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure morbidfollower at 5:56pm 09.29.23 Hello all Catalina 22 owners. My name is Jason and I am the owner of Rudder Craft. I am also a prou
Jib Furler Failure heritage at 4:19pm 09.29.23 I will sacrifice sail shape for the piece of mind of keeping my sail out of the water.
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure Rltgold at 4:10pm 09.29.23 I agree with you!
Universal M25: strange water temp alarm behavior JRT at 3:58pm 09.29.23 The coolant temp alarm is a sensor on the the lower port side of the engine. It is very well know t
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure Gene Neill at 3:52pm 09.29.23 Hello all Catalina 22 owners. My name is Jason and I am the owner of Rudder Craft. I am also a prou
My solution for winch override. Yours? stickinthemud57 at 3:03pm 09.29.23 I like the idea. My solution was on the bulkhead, but I can see the merit. You cannot re-cleat the
Hunter 49 - Shower Seat (Guest Shower) Daze at 2:59pm 09.29.23 Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to send these pics. Confirms how I thought you did it b
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration Tally Ho at 2:24pm 09.29.23 My Yanmar 2GM20F has no drain hose. I always have to use a vacuum extractor through the dipstick h
PVC inflatable repair glue Hayden Watson at 2:02pm 09.29.23 I think ive tried them all and the two part expensive stuff works the best. If I was doing a stru
PVC inflatable repair glue Hayden Watson at 1:59pm 09.29.23 I have always used 2-part glue that is available from many boating supplies stores. I have read wh

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