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What's the hose for? What do you think happened here? (3) CoolHandLuke at 9:16pm 11.13.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1558 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 41/16232 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 11/3426 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 15/2311 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 2/5966
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 6/3597 (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 16/8828 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 14/5026 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 33/6037 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 13/9223 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 7/2810 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 10/9099 I'm on the fence about how to set up my anchor stowage and deployment. My 81/82 C-22 came with a Da
cooling question??? jollymon2 at 10:42am 11.13.14 Catalina 30 4/1730 While winterizing a newly purchased 1983 catalina 30 with a universal 5411 raw water cooled some se

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Jib sheet block tcbailey67 at 10:34am 09.29.23 Here's a pic that I believe shows the issue TC is having. On the O'day 25 the combing is stepped up
Jib sheet block (1) tcbailey67 at 10:33am 09.29.23 Here you can see the T-track on the coaming, the aft stand-up block, movable cleat, forward Genoa bl
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration Stu Jackson at 10:29am 09.29.23 Rick, I've had my 1986 C34 for 25 years, since 1998. It is not an issue and just doesn't matter.
Jib sheet block Richard19068 at 10:16am 09.29.23 thanks for your reply. There are two stand-up blocks on each track on the coaming, I use the more f
Jib sheet block (1) Ward H at 9:32am 09.29.23 Here's a pic that I believe shows the issue TC is having. On the O'day 25 the combing is stepped up
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth WayneH at 9:26am 09.29.23 Two for one mission. The main spacecraft is on its way to study another asteroid. https://spacenews
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration JoeWhite at 9:24am 09.29.23 Roy, in terms of ounce, how much more oil do you remove?
310 questions from a potential buyer SJN at 8:54am 09.29.23 Thanks SJN for the encouraging words. I've talked to the broker selling the 310 in Gig Harbor. Th
The Sewing Machine Thread Ward H at 8:41am 09.29.23 Here's the link to LS1 & LSZ1 Manual. Page 31 starts coverage of reasons for missing stitches.
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:33am 09.29.23 Why did they go to this Astroid? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-type_asteroid To find Carbon.
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth jssailem at 8:15am 09.29.23
Jib sheet block dlochner at 8:08am 09.29.23 Do you have a photo of the all the tracks and blocks for the headsails? That would be helpful as wou
Jib sheet block tcbailey67 at 8:05am 09.29.23 Not sure about the O'Day 25, however many boats have a turning block aft of the winch on the outsid
310 questions from a potential buyer JRT at 7:54am 09.29.23 Great feedback so far, I'm coming up on 5 years since moving up from an O'Day 25 to our 310. Lots o
Trouble keeping the rain out! HeelBoy at 7:40am 09.29.23 In particular, stanchion bases will loosen up as dock "helpers" use them as levers to pull your boa
Trouble keeping the rain out! RoyS at 7:32am 09.29.23 Butyl tape may not be the best sealant for all of your bedding issues. It remains pliable and can be
advice on diesel symptoms-- head gasket blown? RoyS at 7:24am 09.29.23 Regarding only your cold start issue: The 2QM15 is a peculiar engine. It has pre-combustion chambers
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth JamesG161 at 7:17am 09.29.23 Why did they go to this Astroid? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-type_asteroid To find Carbon.
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth JamesG161 at 7:11am 09.29.23 Another interesting post from the Band "Queen" https://perspectivemag.co.uk/sir-brian-may-praises-o
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth (1) JamesG161 at 7:03am 09.29.23 Get your postage stamp too.

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