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Self tail winch line slipping NiceBeny at 4:13pm 06.30.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/3420 It might be that my jib lines are too narrow and will slip when loaded up on self tailer or maybe so
Boat Life Caulk Vs Butyl Tape for Fixed Ports on Hunter 31 (4) HMT2 at 3:43pm 06.30.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2597 We are in the process of replacing the fixed ports on our 1983 Hunter 31. We got the first one out a
Replacing wire halyards with line on Columbia 26 MKII bll30148 at 3:28pm 06.30.14 Columbia 2/4077 I'm thinking about changing both my main and jib halyard to line from the original wire/line mix. I
Davit for Hunter 36 rsoren at 3:14pm 06.30.14 Big Boats 3/2758 Good news, we've got great water depth this year for sailing. However, the high water level keeps us
Mast Bridals for a Hunter 26 Rick in FL at 2:52pm 06.30.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3351 Hi Everyone, Does anybody know the length of the mast bridals for a Hunter 26. I measured from t
wind scoops Bad Obsession at 2:27pm 06.30.14 Ask All Sailors 19/4097 What is the scoop on wind scoops? Gimmick or good equipment? I have never used one.
Gasoline storage H36 Blisster at 2:13pm 06.30.14 Big Boats 6/1162 Where do I store gasoline for our Honda generator on my H36 ?
Another Sailor to Follow Roger Long at 2:12pm 06.30.14 Ask All Sailors 1/1102
top of the inner shrouds sailorsteve1 at 2:02pm 06.30.14 Smaller Boats 3/1368 should the inner shroud mount near the spreader be straight or is there a curve built into it? mine
hauling anchor chain Peter18062 at 1:56pm 06.30.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1586 I have a Passage 42 and when bringing in the chain, it will not free fall on its own. If I don't fe
Bedding woodwork? (1) Jvsunshine at 1:26pm 06.30.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/751 Have bedded most of my deck hardware with butyl tape and it is holding well. Getting ready to replac
Hunter 34 Rounding up markwbird at 1:22pm 06.30.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1696 I have a 1984 Hunter 34 which I sail on SF Bay. In big wind (18 mph with waves) when I attempt to f
standing rigging jfurlong at 1:11pm 06.30.14 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1110 My 1980 H30 has a "frozen" main sheave. All of the standing rigging is original. As the mast has t
Roller furler line dimensions? Sublime at 1:01pm 06.30.14 Smaller Boats 2/1752 I have a CDI furler on my h260 bit I don't know which one as it came with the boat. Can anyone tell
How Much water stays in your bilge? zigracer at 12:52pm 06.30.14 Big Boats 8/1354 Every time I use the bilge pump on my H36, it pumps out completely, but back fills about an inch of
Remove 1984 First 42 Rudder shaft ? (2) Mitch Witt at 12:29pm 06.30.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/847 Anyone have experience dropping the rudder on a 83-84 First 42 ? Appears there is an upper "collar"
Stanchions hunter 30 wrn at 11:29am 06.30.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/805 The backing nut off one of my stanchion plates has gone missing, looks like a nut was tabbed on the
272 traveller car (1) agprice22 at 11:16am 06.30.14 Bigger Boats 11/1767 Anyone replace the traveller car on a 272? I was just told that I would have to send the track to ha
Hairdryer for boat?? Have 1500 Watt inverter.. star302 at 11:05am 06.30.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1299 Suggestions please on hairdryer for boat..I know many will say let it air dry..But if someone could
Changing Mast lights to Low voltage daveg43 at 10:38am 06.30.14 Mid-Size Boats 5/1375 Hi All, we have a Hinter 33 2009 and want to change out the mast lights to low voltage. How do y

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Solar water heat exchanger dlochner at 11:00am 07.29.23 It might be cheaper and easier to use one of these: Amazon.com Drain the sun-heated water into your
Alberg 22 - possible to launch / retrieve solo? stickinthemud57 at 10:59am 07.29.23 Yes but free driveway storage sounded better :) I definitely hear that. Freedom from re-rigging an
Alberg 22 - possible to launch / retrieve solo? Anchored87 at 10:58am 07.29.23 You have likely explored this possibility, but at my marina they have a dry storage area that makes
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kloudie1 at 10:45am 07.29.23 Kinda almost the same but very different.. In order to make it work, a new custom shaft (longer and
Alberg 22 - possible to launch / retrieve solo? stickinthemud57 at 10:41am 07.29.23 You have likely explored this possibility, but at my marina they have a dry storage area that makes
Delayed start. Hayden Watson at 10:38am 07.29.23 I am not sure what you mean by "prime for 15 seconds". Can you describe what this procedure is?
Alberg 22 - possible to launch / retrieve solo? Anchored87 at 10:31am 07.29.23 Thank you @PaulK and @dlochner - I have a keep capable of 6-7k tow capacity. The expectation would
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue Ralph Johnstone at 10:30am 07.29.23 One last thought @matts997 . Be sure to take many pics from many angles of the offending leak when
Solar water heat exchanger PaulK at 10:27am 07.29.23 It might be cheaper and easier to use one of these: Amazon.com Drain the sun-heated water into your
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (3) jssailem at 10:23am 07.29.23 All the info about an "Oberdorfer pump" sounds great. I could not find a site with information about
Alberg 22 - possible to launch / retrieve solo? PaulK at 10:23am 07.29.23 Three thousand pounds and 3' draft. You would want to check the ramps you would plan to use to make
Alberg 22 - possible to launch / retrieve solo? dlochner at 10:22am 07.29.23 The Alberg is heavy for its length, at 3200# most 22' boats weigh closer to 2000#. The issue for tr
Its funny Friday! (1) Kermit at 10:21am 07.29.23 218283
Delayed start. Ralph Johnstone at 10:17am 07.29.23 When I first start diesel I prime for 15 seconds then hit start. This is a recommended procedure
Delayed start. Don S/V ILLusion at 10:09am 07.29.23
87 hunter 34 value JamesG161 at 10:09am 07.29.23 I use it on my H430 recently, since Progressive Insurance might Total our boat from Hurricane Zeta d
Delayed start. jon hansen at 10:07am 07.29.23 step one: take off all battery cables at battery and engine. wire brush clean and see what happens.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Hayden Watson at 9:53am 07.29.23 And when you add to all of the other advantages of the Oberdorfer that it doesn't require a gasket f
Yanmar 3JH3E clutch slipping Gary Ryan at 9:44am 07.29.23 Note that the one he is working is a "KM" series.. cone clutches. (motor oil for lube) The "KBW" se
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 9:38am 07.29.23 I located LipSeals at MarinePartSource. They have two online sales sites, one via E-Bay.. Ordered 2

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