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Bridge Clearence Izzy at 3:14pm 01.24.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/8325 Guys, Does anyone know what the height of bridge a 26s can go under with the mast down and in the
installing heat and air on 2006 hunter 36 mr. Kempsville at 2:35pm 01.24.14 Big Boats 17/3190 how much difficulty is there installing either a reverse cycle or and ac with heat strips (not one o
need advice on window leak 336 amystic at 11:43am 01.24.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1394 I hope someone can help me. I have a 1995 336 hunter. One of the windows is leaking. It is one of th
Radar how high jwieneck at 11:02am 01.24.14 Big Boats 8/2234 I am pulling my mast this coming week to install radar on my 1998 376. I am wondering if there is a
catalina 22 outboard motor doug fulp at 10:56am 01.24.14 Catalina 22 35/12002 I have a 1985 Mercury extended shaft 7.5 hp motor on my 22. The motor runs great but I was thinking
Need A Need New CV Joint Dark_Horse at 10:12am 01.24.14 Engines and Propulsion 1/1109 I have a Beneteau Idylle 51 with a 75 hp motor that needs a new CV joint. Any one know where I can
Spreader Replacement 31' Swan at 10:04am 01.24.14 Mid-Size Boats 8/1386 I had the displeasure of speaking with someone at Rigrite this morning and I'm not to thrilled about
Oceanis 36cc - Fresh water leak where ? carlager at 11:56pm 01.23.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2397 We have a fresh water leak in our Oceanis 36cc with the water beeing gathered in the bilge. I suspec
Propeller shaft problem plodder at 11:31pm 01.23.14 Catalina 309 Group Forum 23/6492 Stave (Cutlass) bearing problem 309 Lost a bearing around propeller shaft - need help and advice.
Hunter H25 Willemvan at 9:57pm 01.23.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/997 I am looking at buying a 2006 Hunter H25. I am concerned about the very shallow keel and would like
Double Boat Switch Wiring wufibugs at 8:53pm 01.23.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1599 OK, I've worked up the courage to ask. In Maine Sail's schematic using 2 boat switches, http://www.
Farymann Diesel Generator smokey73 at 8:04pm 01.23.14 Ask All Sailors 1/1646 Does anyone have any experience with Farymann Diesel Generators, particularly the 4.3 KW Farymann?
Bimini and Dodger Jtacqua at 7:10pm 01.23.14 Catalina 310 7/2410 Hello all, Just purchased a 2005 model year 310. The boat did not come with a Bimini or a dodger.
Hunter keel bolts JoVar6 at 5:15pm 01.23.14 The Cherubini Hunters 13/6612 Hello, I am new to this site seeking help. Does anyone know the eact number of keel bolts on the Che
Isomat boom reefing shuttle replacement Puesta del sol at 5:09pm 01.23.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1297 I am replacing the reefing lines and sheaves on a passage 42. I have the ends off and I am looking a
Engine kill location Sanford H. at 11:25am 01.23.14 Catalina 30 16/2673 Hi all, heres another question: On my '87 Cat 30 MkII, the engine kill is located below the port c
Hunter head sail sizes scald1100 at 9:22am 01.23.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1637 I've been told it's not possible to use a head sail larger than the 110 because the B'R rig shroud g
Buying New Sails Bayliner Buccaneer 180 mrudman850 at 8:07am 01.23.14 Ask All Sailors 7/5509 Replacing my 1970's multi-colored sails on our Bayliner Buccaneer 180. Finally got a mooring in Ply
A Few New "How To" Articles (3) Maine Sail at 7:57am 01.23.14 Musings With Maine Sail 5/2809 Worked on a couple more articles during the recent cold snaps.. I will try to get these posted over
Water temperature mixer Ron20324 at 7:20am 01.23.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1684 I saw a home DIY show about installing a kitchen faucet- the kind you just touch to turn off/on. The

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Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. PeterinSydney at 5:59pm 06.26.23 Sounds great - many thanks for your help. I'll let you know how I go. P
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. Rich Stidger at 5:39pm 06.26.23 If @Terry Cox 's suggestion doesn't work, beg, borrow, or rent a battery powered impact wrench. DeW
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. JoeWhite at 5:22pm 06.26.23 Power hammer drill machine in reverse direction.
yanmar water pump leaking after replacement Dan_Y at 5:22pm 06.26.23 Update to my last post above. To make a good oring seal on the Yanmar 3ym30 water pump: 1. I applied
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. PeterinSydney at 5:18pm 06.26.23 Thanks Terry. Needs a lot of torque.
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. Terry Cox at 5:06pm 06.26.23 Try this tool. Pretty effective. Amazon.com
Outboard depth in water. Jacktar at 4:39pm 06.26.23 Most outboards have an adjustment mechanism built in to the motor clamp to allow adjustment of shaft
Is my fuel pump trying to tell me something? Richard19068 at 4:38pm 06.26.23 It's a Facet...I'm afraid I don't now the model number and won't be back to the boat for a couple o
Safe to start outboard while out of the water? Davidasailor26 at 4:28pm 06.26.23 Seafoam = snake oil, IMHO. Maybe, but I've not had to disassemble any carburetors in my lawn mower
Racing Handicap sesmith at 4:00pm 06.26.23 Thanks, but I'm not a member. Neither am I and I just looked them both up there.
Racing Handicap poco505 at 3:58pm 06.26.23 Thanks, but I'm not a member.
Is my fuel pump trying to tell me something? Ralph Johnstone at 3:58pm 06.26.23 This will help you find the model number on the pump mounting feet. https://www.pegasusautoracing.c
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. PeterinSydney at 3:56pm 06.26.23 They had nuts underneath, which I've now removed. But they won't turn at all.
ampacity of disconnects Richard19068 at 3:54pm 06.26.23 That sort of defeats the purpose of the disconnects. You will end up off the connectors because the
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. jviss at 3:53pm 06.26.23 Do they turn and not unscrew, or just don't turn? Why do you want them out?
Racing Handicap sesmith at 3:46pm 06.26.23 The 26 and 260 are both listed here: https://www.ussailing.org/competition/offshore/phrf/boat-class
ampacity of disconnects dlochner at 3:19pm 06.26.23 At the time the disconnect is needed, the heat shrink can simply be cut off and replaced after the
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 dlochner at 3:16pm 06.26.23 Turn off the power with the switch. Now measure the resistance, not the voltage, between the M1 and
ampacity of disconnects Rich Stidger at 2:51pm 06.26.23 That sort of defeats the purpose of the disconnects. You will end up off the connectors because the
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 (1) DPW at 2:49pm 06.26.23 Well I finally tracked it down! On the Quick website they had a place to "Ask a Question" which I di

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