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Water under engine jwieneck at 5:14am 04.29.14 Big Boats 16/2128 I came in from a day sail Sunday and found about 5 sponge full of water (salt) under my engine. Whi
Fluxgate Compass Wisp at 4:59am 04.29.14 Big Boats 31/5672 Long time listener, first time caller,... This past weekend, I sailed my Hunter 49 (Wisp) on a thr
Headliner Replacement? Kper at 4:24am 04.29.14 Ask An Oday Owner 11/3383 I'm in the process of trying to work a deal on a 222 that has been unused for a couple years and see
Horn Installation hdhr289 at 12:05am 04.29.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/688 Does anyone have an electric horn mounted on your mast or spreaders with a button to activate at hel
Water tanks Alctel at 10:52pm 04.28.14 The Cherubini Hunters 3/810 How do you clean the water tanks on the Hunter 36? It looks like it has screws on the top - if I
Loose Pedestal Guard RHB at 10:03pm 04.28.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1197 2007 Hunter 38. Anyone having issues with a loose pedestal guard? The base is snug (at the deck) w
Mast Halyard Question atpjim at 8:01pm 04.28.14 Catalina 30 5/1417 Dumb question of the day. What does the winch and attached halyard the on the side of the mast do?
Mystery Wiring (3) Alctel at 7:40pm 04.28.14 The Cherubini Hunters 3/939 So I'm starting to rewire the boat, and I've found some mystery wiring. The first lot is in the h
Cooler and food storage ariasca at 7:33pm 04.28.14 Big Boats 3/1306 Hi I am curious about how different boat owners use and maximize cold storage of food. i.e. what do
Sticking on Schaefer 2100 Furler Top Part rpwillia at 7:20pm 04.28.14 Catalina 310 6/1236 The top part of my furler seems to be sticking. It seems to be on a certain spot. Anyone had this pr
New S2 owner jguyer at 7:03pm 04.28.14 S2 7/1449 Just closed on Orinoco an 8.5 S 2. Now I just need to get it ready to get ready to sail it to Milwa
272 stern railing needed jsmo66 at 6:42pm 04.28.14 Ask An Oday Owner 0/478 Captains- please keep your eyes open for a stern starboard railing for a 272. Rudy from D'R got me
New Anchors? duncanhoo at 6:24pm 04.28.14 Bavaria 4/7392 I have a 2003 B44. The anchor on it - a CQR i think - has been too unreliable for us in the chesapea
Finally finished (4) Pcalvin1966 at 6:20pm 04.28.14 Cal 5/1928 Finished our Cal 21
head sail question timothy_c at 6:14pm 04.28.14 Smaller Boats 4/859 I have doyle headsail with adjustable leach and foot ropes. Ive sailed the boat for 7 years and pla
Sail slugs Willemvan at 5:15pm 04.28.14 Smaller Boats 2/908 Hat size are the sail slugs on a h26??? Thanks. Bill
sink drain hose- a risk? eianm at 5:09pm 04.28.14 Big Boats 12/2028 My 1991 H42 is now 23 years old, but is in much better condition than most boats very much younger t
Loose Rudder dragonflyboat at 5:07pm 04.28.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2447 I have a loose rudder. The guy that works on my boat is having trouble finding how to get to it. H
ground plate hotrodderjim at 4:57pm 04.28.14 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1161 I was wondering if the ground plate( on the hull) is the narrow 'bump" on my hull behind the saildri
Catalina 30 mainsheet traveller Lost Parent at 4:40pm 04.28.14 Catalina 30 8/2456 I need to know the length of the mainsheet traveler track for a 1982 model Any help would be apprec

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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!
cabin fresh water pump Ward H at 8:58am 07.30.23 Since it is only the hot side of the faucet, I'd follow hot water hose from the faucet back to where
Hunter 23.5 topping lift rigging. isaksp00 at 8:37am 07.30.23 I can't see much from your photo, but if the 23.5 is like the 23 (that is, your mileage may vary)...
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue WayneH at 7:52am 07.30.23 CAUTION: don't get your fingers anywhere near the fuel leak as 2400 PSI will very neatly cut your f
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Stu Jackson at 7:47am 07.30.23 Thats why we old guys have to cultivate younger friends! Yup, I tried that in business and it work
cabin fresh water pump kloudie1 at 7:14am 07.30.23 I have had scale build-up in the faucet and bottom connection on the hot side in the galley. Your pu
Selden - Furling Main ice breaker at 6:57am 07.30.23 Question...did you get the Continuous Main Furling Line? If so, what line did you get and where di
Review please Cal 39 jssailem at 6:03am 07.30.23 The broker schedule of events is not out of line. Offer with refundable deposit and CONDITIONS/CONT
What about our Medicine? dLj at 3:05am 07.30.23 Outside the US the restrictions on medications change. Depending upon where you are going, you may b
Review please Cal 39 Qomomoko at 2:42am 07.30.23 Crevice corrosion is no laughing matter. Get a good rigger to inspect your rig before you buy. Not
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue matts997 at 10:56pm 07.29.23 Very thorough explanation and clearly marked images. Yes, the mist/spray is coming from the general
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't MikeHoncho at 10:36pm 07.29.23
What about our Medicine? jssailem at 10:34pm 07.29.23 Congrats Clay. Quite an adventure in the boat buying process. Happy days to put the experience in th
Review please Cal 39 jssailem at 10:04pm 07.29.23 Crevice corrosion is no laughing matter. It is visible if you look. Rust stains are a give away. M
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 9:49pm 07.29.23 Teaching can be approached from at least two directions. Do as I say. See there it works. Or Do t
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue (5) Ralph Johnstone at 9:47pm 07.29.23 I think the leak is spraying so much fuel on the engine and inside the engine cover, fuel on hoses,
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't DArcy at 9:30pm 07.29.23 Buy up his tools. Build a shop. Call it a school. Deduct the costs. Provide a non profit space for
Merit 22 owners Digger1 at 8:58pm 07.29.23 Thanks a lot, Digger. It looks like this will solve my problem. Did you find that the stock mast cr

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