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Spinlock Powercleat shanker at 6:42am 12.01.13 Smaller Boats 22/4987 I would like to upgrade my single handed enjoyment and add a couple Spinlock Powercleat (SPNPX0821)
Roger and Dreameagle, hello! ... Chris Patterson at 5:30am 12.01.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 2/4230 Hey Roger. What's the update man? I look here every day or so for an update. How is the Lady Love? S
Fitting a new single lever engine control on a legend 336 mike thornton at 4:21am 12.01.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1208 I Guys. Need to replace the single lever engine control on my 1997 legend 336. Any information on wh
Mystery boat. (3) finding41 at 11:23pm 11.30.13 Trailer Sailors 25/7246 Can anyone help me identify this boat? I'm told it's 22'. That's it. Thanks in advance!
Setting a storm jib Ted at 11:09pm 11.30.13 Ask All Sailors 15/4110 I thought this was a good example of why you should be prepared BEFORE the S@#t hits the fan. This i
TV rgtet at 7:21pm 11.30.13 Ask All Sailors 88/16146 What are people using for a tv on their boat, a 12VDC model or one that you would find in a house (1
Slow.. but coming along, 1973 22' (4) hp18carr at 5:29pm 11.30.13 Day Sailers 6/1889 The first photo is of the old 1/4 forward plywood sections. The old siding came down, first coat of
engine instrument senders Jacques C at 5:21pm 11.30.13 Big Boats 12/5352 I have purchased a water temperature gauge and sender and a oil pressure gauge and sender (Veethree
Yeesh BobM at 4:34pm 11.30.13 S2 2/1128 Finally got out to the boat to flush the engine with antifreeze, remove the genoa and put the winter
Pressurized Water System pkabel66 at 2:47pm 11.30.13 Big Boats 26/7043 Just purchased a 1984 H34. Now, I have to figure out the pressurized water system. I am on the har
2002 Hunter 410 Anchor Windlass rdavis6507 at 1:51pm 11.30.13 Big Boats 13/3188 The anchor chain jammed around the windlass on my 2002 Hunter 410 this past summer. I got it free b
Oday 19 hull parts (1) XCIIGTWhipple at 11:55am 11.30.13 Day Sailers 5/1117 I am still in the process of trying to glue my 0day 19 back together. I finally finished the lower
Marinas SV Wayword at 9:58am 11.30.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1273 Hello Everyone, This week I purchased a 1985 Hunter 25.5 (SV Wayword) that needs some love and at
dimples in hull indigo 2 at 8:54am 11.30.13 Bigger Boats 6/1918 Just buying an 84 oday 28, but just realized that it has matching dimples in the hull right under th
Tabernacle on CB Rhodes 19 Tad Gillespie at 7:59am 11.30.13 Ask An Oday Owner 3/3535 I just bought a 1976 Oday Rhodes 19, centerboard model. It has a tapered mast with halyards running
Toronto boat show - half price tickets until noon today. holdech at 5:48am 11.30.13 Trailer Sailors 5/2448 Hope everyone bought their $9 tickets online. Smart marketing - they KNOW that extra cash will get
'95 Hunter 40.5 starboard water tank access edguy3 at 5:48am 11.30.13 Big Boats 2/1012 Hi All, I'm about to inspect my starboard water tank and need to get access. Is removing the cove
Anchoring too close (1) med2463 at 4:39am 11.30.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 26/4596 Are some boaters stupid or inconsiderate? This guy came roaring into the anchorage ' anchored on top
First 20 Chainstay Anchor Strengthening markwatts at 10:44pm 11.29.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1010 Hello, does anyone have any background information behind the strengthening kit being sent out to ea
Jib Sheets Okiesaylor at 8:49pm 11.29.13 Catalina 22 8/4449 Simple question: How long and what size are your jib sheets?

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Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L Nichole340 at 9:13am 06.16.23 I feel your frustration and wish you well. As a side note I was wondering, would having a Sea Tow,
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kloudie1 at 8:07am 06.16.23 Wishing the best, John.. May Rudolf Diesel smile on you today! A good German beer will be in order!!
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L TimFromLI at 8:02am 06.16.23 Rich, I just replace the timing belt on my VP MD22 it was fairly easy. see the thread here: https:
Newbie muzik311 at 7:34am 06.16.23 Thank you. Makes sense, will definitely take everyone's advice here to heart. I want the smaller boa
Fresh water cooling system TimFromLI at 7:33am 06.16.23 Generally there is a drain plug on a low point on the engine block for draining coolant also drain
Newbie muzik311 at 7:28am 06.16.23
30 amp shore power to 15 amp service Maine Sail at 7:04am 06.16.23 Here is a picture of the Blue Seas breaker I installed about 20 years ago. Surveyors approved of it
30 amp shore power to 15 amp service Maine Sail at 7:02am 06.16.23 https://www.hodgesmarine.com/blu8100-blue-sea-8100-elci-gfci-panel.html Or https://www.amazon.com
Fresh water cooling system elcojo2 at 6:39am 06.16.23 Correct is when the system is cold and yes does have the recovery tank above the cap in one of the s
Volvo MD11C - Mysterious Overheat Issue SailMaster at 6:12am 06.16.23 Good morning, I believe we have restricted flow at the through hull due to a failure in the valve mo
Volvo MD11C - Mysterious Overheat Issue (2) JamesG161 at 4:15am 06.16.23 This is the most likely set up for your MD11C the water flow from part #54 to the exit of the boat
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 3:19am 06.16.23 0830 Friday morning we go at it again. Good luck! :beer:
30 amp shore power to 15 amp service kappykaplan at 3:12am 06.16.23 You got to love the sound of Navy jets though. The sound of freedom! :beer:
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Mark Maulden at 9:59pm 06.15.23 Update. We tried to start the cantankerous engine. Bled the engine but when we cranked there were
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 9:14pm 06.15.23 Update. We tried to start the cantankerous engine. Bled the engine but when we cranked there were
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L (1) JamesG161 at 8:56pm 06.15.23 Have you changed yours out? Not yet, I am still trying to bump my engine over tomorrow, still on t
Volvo MD11C - Mysterious Overheat Issue Ralph Johnstone at 8:27pm 06.15.23 Does anyone have any thoughts on what else to check. The heat exchanger may hold a few nasty surp
2gm20f will not start (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:25pm 06.15.23 There is no high temp. shut off on the 2GM20F that I am aware of, other than the engine seizing due
New Sailer - Mastjack Confusion (2) Sunbird22358 at 8:03pm 06.15.23 Your boat must be newer than January 1974, as the mainsheet was changed at that time to mid-boom (Da
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L Rich Stidger at 7:56pm 06.15.23 Geesh, Rich; sorry to read about your issue. I assume you have already checked for well-regarded in

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