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410 mast strut Don Lucas at 9:10am 06.01.14 Big Boats 11/1765 Anyone else even break a mast strut? Inspecting my rig this morning I found one of my had a 6" split
I fell out of my boat (not MOB) Squidd at 7:38am 06.01.14 Ask All Sailors 40/7935 Stupid ladder.....What do you guys use thats safe and secure and doesn't weigh a ton to access the b
Recharging refrigerator dpaquin at 7:32am 06.01.14 Big Boats 5/1230 I just bought my 42 ft Hunter. The refrigerator runs almost continuously so I suspect it needs a ref
I have struggled with downwind runs Doc_holiday at 6:31am 06.01.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1597 Because my jib is smaller than most, I don't have a whisker pole, I don't have a vang, nor do I have
Questions hummingbirdbassist at 5:51am 06.01.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/901 On the hard making last minute adjustments so here goes Yanmar 2qm15 runs, idles well, revs well, sl
Hunter356..Cleaning inside teak/Replacement canvas strap (2) star302 at 4:04am 06.01.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1148 Hi, Can anyone suggest a product to use on the interior of our boat..Hunter 356 2002..When cleani
Centerboard Hardware-H26 BrianW at 9:36pm 05.31.14 Smaller Boats 7/984 I will be dropping my centerboard of my H-26 and want to replace all of the hardware while I'm "in t
Funny story...not funny problem. turbowed at 8:45pm 05.31.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/828 Hello, my livaboard neighbor has a hamster who managed to climb into the walls of her 1985 31ft hunt
bedding hardware on 272 donelanc at 8:20pm 05.31.14 Bigger Boats 8/2391 I'm rebedding my stanchions and cleats etc. there is a rubber gasket under half the tubes; can I e
solar panel mmsailor at 6:25pm 05.31.14 Smaller Boats 3/871 Our 23.5 came with a solar panel . There is a fitting on the top of the transom with two holes , one
Rudder Repair h27 1982, Pic's of a repair in progress. (16) wesleysherman at 1:59pm 05.31.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1077 This is more of a post for those interested in watching a repair of a rudder (while on the boat)
How to Treat Exposed Gelgoat When Bottom Sanding?? (1) rardiH36 at 1:55pm 05.31.14 Ask All Sailors 10/4901 Currently got my 1980 Hunter 36 out of the water for the second time since I bought it in 2007. T
Fiberglass transome wedge?? sknrzgirl at 1:40pm 05.31.14 S2 6/1727 Hello people...need some help!! We have an S2 7.3 meter...the on board sail drive is shot and althou
Maximum Motor Weight for '77 Oday 22 robverb at 1:29pm 05.31.14 Day Sailers 4/1957 I need a new motor for my 1977 O'day 22. I'm looking at a Tohatsu 5hp which weighs 58lbs. This seems
Bath faucets Alandubois at 12:28pm 05.31.14 Irwin 2/2522 Where can I find a bath shower faucet for my 1990 irwin38?
Leading lines aft around a pop top (2) $tingy Sailor at 10:55am 05.31.14 Catalina 22 12/1714 I spent the last week sailing with all our new running rigging and lines led aft. What a treat. The
All things being Equal.... capdabney at 10:27am 05.31.14 Catalina 22 13/1458 Looking to buy a C-22. Not sure which model I should pursue. I like the looks of the "New Design
Solar vent location on 23-2? Ziradog at 10:14am 05.31.14 Ask An Oday Owner 5/879 My 23-2 gets pretty humid during the week all shut up, so I decided to get a Nicro day/night solar v
Venture 22 mast downsize 1 foot, problems? tidal9 at 8:22am 05.31.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/871 My Venture 2-22 sailboat came with a welded mast (previous owner repair) and I am having trouble tru
Question on LED's jibes138 at 6:38am 05.31.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1441 I installed a LED anchor light yesterday and had a question regarding operation and design. After w

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Ran air into my water pump jssailem at 10:39am 07.30.23 Disconnect out flow line and turn on pump. Will confirm water is flowing through the pump. Then all
Ran air into my water pump DestinySoyQuick at 10:21am 07.30.23 1) Your pump is self priming up to 4 feet of lift 2) Disconnect the pump inlet line to see if you h
Hunter 23.5 topping lift rigging. isaksp00 at 10:19am 07.30.23 Unfortunately, a topping lift and large roach mainsails do NOT get along together. On mine, which
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't shemandr at 10:16am 07.30.23
Ran air into my water pump JamesG161 at 10:09am 07.30.23 Ahh Jim beat me to the note. We have address this type of issue before, plus I had 2 cups of coffe
Hunter 23.5 topping lift rigging. patbratton at 10:08am 07.30.23 I have not looked at the 23.5 but the H240 has the topping lift, which is wire from the mast head, c
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:07am 07.30.23 How do you do that I use a program called Faststone Image Viewer. t for awhile.
Ran air into my water pump (2) JamesG161 at 10:06am 07.30.23 Here is your pump manual. Trouble shooting guide with guide shown.
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:59am 07.30.23 You can not see superheated steam even on muggy days but when the end of the broom handle DISAPPEAR
Delayed start. kloudie1 at 9:50am 07.30.23 Look for voltage drop anywhere between the battery and the starter solenoid.. the switch itself and
Delayed start. Alan Gomes at 9:49am 07.30.23 Thanks all. Should have been clearer. I meant priming the glow plug. Holding the key to the right
Alberg 22 - possible to launch / retrieve solo? Anchored87 at 9:49am 07.30.23 I once owned a 3000# Grady White 20 Overnighter. I trailered it with my 1987 Bronco II which had th
Ran air into my water pump kloudie1 at 9:42am 07.30.23 The Jabsco is a self priming pump. You may have some trash in the pump valves if it is not pumping a
Hunter 23.5 topping lift rigging. Joe at 9:36am 07.30.23 Howdy, welcome to SBO. First, I am not a Hunter owner... but... when anyone mentions "topping lift
Ran air into my water pump JamesG161 at 9:36am 07.30.23 1) Your pump is self priming up to 4 feet of lift 2) Disconnect the pump inlet line to see if you ha
Delayed start. charliec30 at 9:32am 07.30.23 Thanks all. Should have been clearer. I meant priming the glow plug. Holding the key to the right
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue Rich Stidger at 9:15am 07.30.23 @Ralph Johnstone Very impressive posts with photos & markings! How do you do that Ralph?
Alberg 22 - possible to launch / retrieve solo? Kings Gambit at 9:13am 07.30.23 I once owned a 3000# Grady White 20 Overnighter. I trailered it with my 1987 Bronco II which had the
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue matts997 at 9:04am 07.30.23
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue Ward H at 9:03am 07.30.23 @Ralph Johnstone Very impressive posts with photos & markings!

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