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Low RPM loud knock with Yanmar 3JH2E planoron at 7:26pm 07.12.14 Ask All Sailors 34/14152 First let me thank everybody for their help and information with everything to date. So to my next
Nervous Nelly KHR at 5:53pm 07.12.14 Trailer Sailors 13/2534 My husband want's to sail our 260 Hunter in the San Francisco Bay in September..I am new to sailing
Capri 18 Cradle Lift or Strap Lift smallboatrestoration at 3:28pm 07.12.14 Smaller Boats 4/1408 Any thoughts on strap lift vs cradle lift for the Capri 18?
H36 Emergency Tiller Cover SecondWind36 at 3:22pm 07.12.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/976 We have a 2008 Hunter 36. Directly behind the steering wheel, on the floor of the cockpit, there is
crazy wind Lake Dillon, CO - question re: when to lower main Craftychicken at 2:43pm 07.12.14 Ask All Sailors 24/6910 Hi all, we are new sailors (3rd summer) and we are still earning and get a little panicked when the
companionway cover (2) Jayhawk at 1:06pm 07.12.14 Smaller Boats 6/1415 Need help I need a new companionway cover for my 95 h26. I need to know if the attached photo of my
26S Swing Keel Cable/Line Questions (4) Sock Puppet at 11:25am 07.12.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1448 Before I launch the boat in a couple of weeks, I need to do something about the cable for the swing
Electrical Upgrades $tingy Sailor at 9:19am 07.12.14 Catalina 22 20/4098 There hasn't been much buzz here about electrical upgrades for a while. Starting next week, I'll be
Service manual for Lewmar ST30 winch rlewczuk at 9:09am 07.12.14 Smaller Boats 2/2617 Currently have a Wavegrip self-tailing winch, model ST30 two speed. These particular winches, I und
Trailer jack condition (PICS) (2) Picflight at 8:48am 07.12.14 Trailer Sailors 8/2323 I have a 16 year old trailer with a tongue jack that is welded on. Close inspection shows that perha
Shortening one rudder pintle on H23 isaksp00 at 7:55am 07.12.14 Smaller Boats 7/1405 The pintles on my H23 are the exact same length, so installing the rudder means you have to line up
Mounting Teak Handholds Question (1) Ward H at 7:51am 07.12.14 Ask All Sailors 12/2028 How deep can I set the machine screw head on a single loop teak handhold? Put another way, can I d
H260 cabin floor wet under wood floor abk at 5:29am 07.12.14 Smaller Boats 11/2243 The boat is a H 26 not a H260. When I step on the wood floor in front of the galley it is wet and
Beneteau 36 cc tomfoolery at 10:41pm 07.11.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/10596 We are looking for our fifth sailboat, our previous four were Catalinas however we are looking at a
C-22 "Catalina's to Catalina" Cruise CaptDon01 at 9:32pm 07.11.14 Catalina 22 0/710 Check out the latest C-22 "Mainbrace". Click on to download the latest issue. We'll need to start ge
Outboard question. gary at 8:12pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 7/1018 So I just spent a small fortune getting my outboard repaired. The salt water had corroded the water
Brand new sailor - Hunter 170 raleighhunter170 at 8:03pm 07.11.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/2138 I know I'm a bit late in the game, but I have wanted to own/sail my own boat for 15 years, and am fi
fuel prices new england gettinthere at 5:27pm 07.11.14 Destinations 18/3846 We usually try to top up diesel at Point Judith. Any other relatively decent places to buy? Newport
H26 CB Bracket Bracket Saga-The Verdict (1) BrianW at 4:32pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 17/1712 I've had an on-going saga with my H26 centerboard bracket removal. The 3/4" CB bracket bolt would no
82 Hunter 22 mast pin diameter tinkturtle at 4:23pm 07.11.14 Smaller Boats 5/935 Bought a 82 Hunter 22 a few months back. All the kid activities are done so I started tinkering with

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Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? RSHunter27 at 8:58pm 08.20.23 What caught my eye : ter cooled engines have their problems and the 25A alternator will cut down o
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? RSHunter27 at 8:56pm 08.20.23 What caught my eye : ter cooled engines have their problems and the 25A alternator will cut down o
H49/50 battery replacement artboas at 8:45pm 08.20.23
Advice for a Solo Sailor? Crusty Ol Salt at 8:35pm 08.20.23 I always wear an auto inflating life jacket when I am solo sailing, even in calm weather. I don't
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? Ralph Johnstone at 8:34pm 08.20.23 That's a pretty cool program it appears that you make these graphic designs with. What program are
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? (10) Ralph Johnstone at 8:24pm 08.20.23 219090 Raw water cooled engines have their problems and the 25A alternator will cut down on your lu
Stowing Winch Handles Dalliance at 8:12pm 08.20.23 The telescoping winch handle for the cabintop winches just stays locked in the mainsheet winch excep
Advice for a Solo Sailor? Hayden Watson at 7:44pm 08.20.23 Well, first leg of a solo cruise a big success. Admittedly it was a short leg - my home port of We
Thoughts on chart tables? Dalliance at 7:43pm 08.20.23
Expectations from solar Johann at 7:10pm 08.20.23 The MPPT works more efficiently with one per panel, if there is any shading or difference in panel
Can't figure out how to use the inverter/refrigerator on new to me '36 MK II. Stu Jackson at 6:39pm 08.20.23 wondering if I can lube the fan? It's easier to replace it, usually a 4 inch computer fan: Radio
Expectations from solar MikeHoncho at 6:31pm 08.20.23 The MPPT works more efficiently with one per panel, if there is any shading or difference in panel
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? RSHunter27 at 6:26pm 08.20.23 That's a pretty cool program it appears that you make these graphic designs with. What program are y
H49/50 battery replacement Don S/V ILLusion at 6:19pm 08.20.23 On the 49 /50, the batteries are right under the dining table. I have an excellent charging system
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? (1) RSHunter27 at 6:18pm 08.20.23 Starting back at your post #52, you're going to have to do some translation for me starting with th
Fabric for boom tent? (1) JamesG161 at 5:50pm 08.20.23 We used bungie cords on this one.
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:48pm 08.20.23 The one I'm putting back in is a BMW bd7 which is a six to seven max horsepower motor. Starting b
Fabric for boom tent? SFS at 5:18pm 08.20.23 We had a rule that nothing came on the boat that wouldn't serve at least two purposes. So we used ex
H49/50 battery replacement artboas at 5:03pm 08.20.23 To the issue of off-gassing, there are two causes of this - bad charger/charging or bad battery cel
Advice for a Solo Sailor? BarryL at 4:59pm 08.20.23 Hi, Good for you and enjoy the cruise. I always find myself very tired after a day of sailing. I d

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