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Is my gearbox faulty? Ken13559 at 1:01am 08.14.13 Engines and Propulsion 9/2715 Previously I suspect my Kiwi Feathering Prop did not feathered over fully when I go reverse, resulti
Universal 5411 Ajay73 at 12:36am 08.14.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1542 I have an opportunity to pick up a 5411 out of a 1983 C27 for an asking price of $1,000. The transmi
butly tape Mark Maulden at 10:26pm 08.13.13 Musings With Maine Sail 28/13816 How does one procure some? I don't see it in the store. Maybe I should look when not enjoying some
Rhode Island registered Boat & storage in Massachusetts PDReynolds at 7:33pm 08.13.13 Ask All Sailors 5/2980 Hi Folks, I am laying up my boat from November until April and I am considering dry storage at a
Help with a halyard achit at 7:21pm 08.13.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2271 I have a Hunter 235 (fairly new to sailing)...need to rig the jib halyard. Is there an easy way to
74 widgeon oday 1035link at 7:09pm 08.13.13 Parts Search 0/1214 I'm looking for a tiller for 74 widgeon.. just the blade... not the whole thing.......had a fabricat
Compass LED assembly (1) Lisa-Hunter28.5 at 6:57pm 08.13.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1454 Hi, Tiny light to compass worked briefly after I redid wiring when pedestal was apart then broke a
Sailing time for Dana Pt. to San Diego? rfrye1 at 6:43pm 08.13.13 Ask All Sailors 23/19415 Thinking abt stopping off at DP on my way back to SD from Avalon. Looks like distance. Anybody? Tha
Raising bunk boads on H26 - suggestions (1) Derf123 at 5:08pm 08.13.13 Smaller Boats 10/1594 The aft part of my keel is currently sitting on the trailer cross brace. Evidently, the PO removed t
Super furl sailor832 at 4:24pm 08.13.13 Ask All Sailors 3/2801 Anyone used one of these furling systems. If so how satisfied are you with it.
OK, smaller jibs for light air and for 'pointing' ........ RichH at 4:09pm 08.13.13 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/8257 The problem is I only have ONE BIG LP headsail. :-O Is there any 'improvement' for my dilemma
help identify this please (2) SenecaDaze at 3:16pm 08.13.13 Ask All Sailors 9/1706 I have searched the internet and found nothing, How is this bumper/fender used?
Fuel Filters ??? Anonymous 121765 at 2:11pm 08.13.13 Engines and Propulsion 23/7941 Guys, I have a Universal (Westerbeke) 3M20A engine, about 15 years old. I have bought my fuel filt
Hunter 36 electric head sailaway_H36 at 2:03pm 08.13.13 Big Boats 2/1215 looking for tips on how to install an electric toilet in a Hunter 36 2006+
Fuel Pump Pressure Piratenorm at 1:28pm 08.13.13 Catalina 30 3/2674 I've read past posts about substituting a Universal electric diesel fuel pump for my Universal M25XP
Electrical issue on 2013 Oceanis 41 ost-sail at 11:59am 08.13.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/4527 I took delivery of a 2013 Oceanis 41 last fall and have had a number of problems with the boat. The
Spare parts identification (2) Nom De Guerre at 11:30am 08.13.13 Ask All Sailors 9/2005 I was going through a spare parts bin that was with the boat and came across a couple of things I co
What does this do? (PICS) (1) Picflight at 10:48am 08.13.13 Ask All Sailors 13/4586 What is this pole, or whatever it is called, swing-able and horizontal to the deck? Click here, loo
The boat equation kpgraci at 10:30am 08.13.13 Sails Call Lounge 19/15831 I always look at used sail boats and every so often (well, pretty often) I find something that looks
Lancer 30 - remembering a childhood Apex at 8:40am 08.13.13 Lancer 1/1553 So when I was 9, we had a Lancer 30. I can remember an aft head (stbd side?) a rounded coachroof, s

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Doesn't hurt to ask Richard19068 at 12:28pm 06.10.23 Sorry, I got soo excited I hit the post reply button. Were the end blocks that you are showing mod
Adding soundproofing to companionway step Richard19068 at 11:59am 06.10.23 Hi All, I hope your day is going well. I need a sanity check. I have the companionway step below
Glow Plug Push Button O'day 28 1985 Tally Ho at 11:53am 06.10.23 I found this which seems very much on point with my issue or at least a way fix things correctly. t
Glow Plug Push Button O'day 28 1985 Richard19068 at 11:35am 06.10.23 I found this which seems very much on point with my issue or at least a way fix things correctly. t
3D printing fun Richard19068 at 11:07am 06.10.23 :biggrin: Conveniently his allowance is only enough to cover the filament needed to print for part
Non Skid; Black Spots Richard19068 at 11:00am 06.10.23 s photo. Notice the relative uniform shape of the dark areas and how the white gelcoat fades away t
Hello to the community (3) RSHunter27 at 10:49am 06.10.23 graphics.
Main halyard shackle Paul Ducham at 10:43am 06.10.23 Thanks! After posting my question, I found the 310 furling mast hand book from Charleston Spar. It
Hello to the community (8) RSHunter27 at 10:36am 06.10.23 216684216685216686216688216689216690
Main halyard shackle capta at 10:20am 06.10.23 Since my furling main had no headboard and the halyard remained aloft for an extended period, I used
2007 Hunter 2007 Rudder and Tiller alignment (1) JamesG161 at 9:39am 06.10.23 Many things may be an issue? 1) Rudder position sensor 2) Cables used for steering. 3) Rudder damag
Main halyard shackle shemandr at 9:36am 06.10.23 As far as I know replacing a halyard shackle with a hook or other hardware isn't a standard practice
Ducks in my backyard! RSHunter27 at 9:31am 06.10.23 Yeah these ducks don't seem to be very messy. I've seen them walk all over the docks you know half a
2007 Hunter 2007 Rudder and Tiller alignment JamesG161 at 9:28am 06.10.23 Do you have Wheel versus a Tiller? Jim...
SPLIT WATER TANK Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:16am 06.10.23 Repair is definitely worth trying--and heat welding is the only thing that'll work, and then only if
Main halyard shackle smokey73 at 9:12am 06.10.23 Pictures!
2007 Hunter 2007 Rudder and Tiller alignment Don S/V ILLusion at 9:09am 06.10.23
Adding a 2nd Bilge Pump to a 310? Monheganlover at 8:33am 06.10.23 Agreed. I was pretty unhappy but I think it was actually water from when they removed the raw water
Yanmar 1GM10 starboard rear engine mount removal MikeHoncho at 8:16am 06.10.23
Ducks in my backyard! John T1594 at 8:11am 06.10.23 We had ducks in our marina and they would always sit on the sides of our dinghy tied to the stern of

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