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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 3/1924 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 3/2623 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 12/5479 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 6/9553 I have an Irwin Citation 38 with a baby stay. Other than fouling my Genoa while tacking what is its
2GM20F rough starting (1) Daddio at 4:54pm 06.23.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/956 I have a 96 29.5 with a 2GM20F diesel. It does start and run ok but it has this single leaver contro

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Gulf Storm Potential (1) Kermit at 8:09am 08.31.23 I flew in from Upstate NY and landed at the Charlotte airport. We flew into rain and wind but had no
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake (1) JamesG161 at 7:53am 08.31.23 I keep this rescue repair tape on the boat and car. Amazon.com
Square top main on water ballast? David in Sandusky at 7:32am 08.31.23 Shemandr is right. A high aspect sail is always more efficient. So I'd go ahead with the new mainsai
Replace section of G4 anchor chain JamesG161 at 7:30am 08.31.23 My advice is simple. Look here. Anchor chain Jim...
Replace section of G4 anchor chain jibes138 at 7:15am 08.31.23 If only 60 feet of 100 is corroded then the boat was likely anchored in 9 to 12 feet of water (assum
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? JamesG161 at 7:12am 08.31.23 how about this solution. Removable Engine and Generator Exhaust System Blankets Covers USCG approv
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? Scott T-Bird at 7:02am 08.31.23
Yanmar 3JH3E Cooling Hoses (1) Scott T-Bird at 6:44am 08.31.23 I agree with comments above. The preformed hoses need to be replaced in kind if you want to make ev
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? dlochner at 6:36am 08.31.23 Well, in any case, the exhaust riser that you referenced is the replacement part for the "elbow" on
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? (1) Scott T-Bird at 6:33am 08.31.23 Then of course it makes sense, but you have a Yanmar engine. Sorry I thought you didn't. How were
Gulf Storm Potential smokey73 at 6:03am 08.31.23 I live in Beaufort SC and, at least at my house there was no damage - not even any trees down at lea
Beneteau Oceanis 373 2004 . Fuite d'huile moteur Helene at 5:48am 08.31.23 Just end last year I had my Yanmar 2gm20f bell housing removed by boatyard to replace the leaking o
New to the forum shemandr at 5:47am 08.31.23 Congrats & Welcome. The first thing to do is to rig it up in your driveway (Or other suitable area).
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake smokey73 at 5:44am 08.31.23 @Ralph Johnstone Sorry, I misunderstood your post. The teflon tape/sealant around the ferrule metho
Gulf Storm Potential (1) JamesG161 at 5:34am 08.31.23 Since we did not hear back for SBO members, I assume all went well. @rgranger how did y'all fair?
Fuel Tank, fixing the wood box that holds in place sailme88 at 5:29am 08.31.23 219378219372219373219374219375219377219378219380219382219384 Looks good.. I see that your raw water
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? dlochner at 5:12am 08.31.23 The water injection elbow on a 3JH2E is pretty compact I don't think there would be any significant
THE ECLIPSE IS COMING.... THE ECLIPSE IS COMING JamesG161 at 5:06am 08.31.23 Thought it would be a good way to celebrate Just avoid Aztec Priests.:laugh: Jim...
Weathermax for genoa Ward H at 5:02am 08.31.23 I would think it depends on the quality of the sail you are trying to protect and it's use. Heavy Cr
Beneteau Oceanis 373 2004 . Fuite d'huile moteur Ken13559 at 5:01am 08.31.23 Just end last year I had my Yanmar 2gm20f bell housing removed by boatyard to replace the leaking oi

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