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Here we go!! sfgary at 8:27am 06.24.14 Ask All Sailors 32/2638 Just heard on the local news(ABC) there is a bill before our state (CA) legislature SB1162 that
leaking water heater garethreeves at 7:36am 06.24.14 Big Boats 4/1020 The hot water heater on 375 has rusted through. I'm fine with bypassing it or replacing it at the mo
So How Does Actually Observe/Count Drips Per Minute? rardiH36 at 7:28am 06.24.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1183 Stuffing box tutorials instruct to adjust the barrel nut to achieve several "drips" per minute. But
Holding tank OB discharge - macerator or manual? Skipper at 6:55am 06.24.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1925 For those who have used both for OB holding tank discharge: Which is preferred for reliability - an
Compass Cover DennisMansour at 6:16am 06.24.14 Big Boats 1/709 Has anyone had to and found a replacement cover for a Danforth Compass on a 1985 34ft. Hunter. It go
NYC to Port Washington, NY 6/25 MLampner at 6:06am 06.24.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/575 We have sailed to NYC from Baltimore and plan an overnight trip on Weds to visit with family there a
mainsheet fiddle block assembly Helm Hog at 5:54am 06.24.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/2624 I am working on an old O'Day 25, 1975. The main sheet fiddle block assembly is unassembled. I am n
Hunter 216 mast tackstera at 5:37am 06.24.14 Parts Search 2/1852 Need a mast for a 2003 Hunter 216. Located in SD.
Rowers rescued in rough seas by Coast Guard (1) Brian D at 5:32am 06.24.14 Ask All Sailors 11/1340 Six rowers in Great Pacific Race from California to Hawaii saw their competition end over the weeken
raising the mast on a O,Day 25 Auggie at 5:20am 06.24.14 Day Sailers 9/2347 I am a new part owner of an O,Day 25 and would like some information of raising the mast. Any tips
Thoughts - Honda B100 on 26c chapster5 at 3:40am 06.24.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/5481 I have an opportunity to replace my 2 stroke with this Honda 4 stroke and just wanted to get others
Tall Rig or Not? EvanMorris at 8:53pm 06.23.14 Smaller Boats 0/823 New to Catalina, just purchased 1984 Capri 25, mast measures about 29' 4" from top to deck, is my bo
A Tale of Two Pumps ................ (6) Ralph Johnstone at 8:23pm 06.23.14 Ask All Sailors 6/2857 Doctorbill recently brought up a subject which I swore I would not get into as I'm still in therapy
Hunter 216 broken mast tackstera at 8:07pm 06.23.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/669 Just bought this Hunter 216. Got excited, didn't pay attention and the worst has happened. Hooked
Yanmar Raw Water pump Oday 25 Captain25 at 8:06pm 06.23.14 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1188 any tips on servicing the raw water pump on a 1GM yanmar. very tight in my 25 Oday. I assume that pa
Preparing to Replace Running Rigging choover at 7:48pm 06.23.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/1117 I am preparing to replace the running rigging on my '84 Hunter 31. Any advice, tips and tricks you c
Leaky faucet Delawaredave at 7:40pm 06.23.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/634 1982 Hunter 27. Faucet (believed original) in aft leaks when used - does not leak when closed. L
Tell-tail Question Ward H at 7:24pm 06.23.14 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 7/3805 Had a nice long sail today in winds 10 - 15. Started out with full main and full 110 jib. On close
Three blade propeller for Hunter 33 meirgerner at 5:17pm 06.23.14 Mid-Size Boats 7/2513 I have a Hunter 33 (Legend) with Yanmar 3YM30 engine and 1" shaft. I am looking for an appropriate p
Baby stay jimparnin at 5:08pm 06.23.14 Ask All Sailors 6/9555 I have an Irwin Citation 38 with a baby stay. Other than fouling my Genoa while tacking what is its

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Stowing Winch Handles thinwater at 8:41pm 08.31.23 I was recommending Dual Lock, in lieu of drilling screw holes, to securely mount vinyl winch handle
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake smokey73 at 7:50pm 08.31.23 Looking forward to the post once you get around to trying the fix @Ralph Johnstone has suggested. T
New to the forum Anomymous 163294 at 7:02pm 08.31.23 thats quite the list there Will, thank you. i shall be going over the whole boat when it gets here.
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Rich Stidger at 6:27pm 08.31.23 Just out of curiosity, any chance you could supply a closeup photo of the ferrule on the tube ? En
Raritan PHII long term review Hayden Watson at 6:18pm 08.31.23 ... Pump housing. Cracked and leaking. Complete base, broken off at one mount, and cracked further
Weathermax for genoa jssailem at 6:05pm 08.31.23 I like the Captain Navy color of the Weathermax. I hve it on the sail and on the main sail cover. It
Raritan PHII long term review Ralph Johnstone at 5:46pm 08.31.23 (see my "joker valve 101" treatise" for the reason) Hi @Peggie Hall HeadMistress, Could you plea
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Ralph Johnstone at 5:14pm 08.31.23 I'm looking for an educated opinion. Being a graduate of "The School of Hard Knocks", I is the ma
New to the forum Will Gilmore at 4:46pm 08.31.23 @1974odaymariner20, Welcome to the best sailing forum to be found anywhere. We all want to hear you
SANTANA 23? NUBOAT?? at 4:27pm 08.31.23 Don't know about tanks but it looks like a fun little rocket ship! The Santana line is known for g
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 garymalmgren at 4:10pm 08.31.23 $351 plus the hassle of fitting it. Save money Have it welded and file it back to shape, then refit
New to the forum Anomymous 163294 at 4:09pm 08.31.23 Congrats & Welcome. The first thing to do is to rig it up in your driveway (Or other suitable area)
New to the forum Anomymous 163294 at 4:08pm 08.31.23 My first thought was that it is a bit late to check things in your driveway, after you've brought i
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 Johnny Sails at 4:05pm 08.31.23 Painting is usually a decision that is one way... Once painted always painted. It is suggested tha
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 (2) Johnny Sails at 4:05pm 08.31.23 219454 my old dual throttle and shifter is broken. Can I switch to a single handle design such as t
How to replace the rope clutch on a Hunter 336 Tally Ho at 3:58pm 08.31.23 If there is no way to access nuts under the clutch, it is a good bet that the screws are screwed int
Thundering water tank? Jimongee at 3:51pm 08.31.23
How to replace the rope clutch on a Hunter 336 kloudie1 at 3:40pm 08.31.23 A Helicoil is good there too if the threads strip. the manual impact driver is a real help, as Tech
Problems with cdi furling jib Tally Ho at 3:07pm 08.31.23 I know this is a bit of a crazy concept, but I like to check out the manual to understand how thing
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Rich Stidger at 3:01pm 08.31.23 @Ralph Johnstone , I am going to implement your fix in post #46. Question- being uneducated a short

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