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Hatch replacements for Columbia 26 Russell Brown at 9:08am 08.19.12 Columbia 1/2017 While I would love to build new hatches and hatchboard for my recently acquired Columbia 26, would p
Anybody recognise this Yanmar? (1) druid at 9:06am 08.19.12 Engines and Propulsion 10/4716 I'm about to buy an 1976 Ontario 32, but I can't identify the engine. It's an OLD Yanmar (probably t
Mac vrs Balboa 26 Capt Strapfoots at 8:23am 08.19.12 Balboa 0/1680 Hello all I currently own a Mac 25 and love it. However, I recently have an opportunity to slip i
Genoa size Mark Nooney at 7:52am 08.19.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1211 Does anyone know if I increase the genoa to 130% we will be able to point better? 1984 Hunter 31 Tha
78 23 oday - line holding up the centerboard Jclark29 at 7:35am 08.19.12 Ask An Oday Owner 11/2848 Hi everyone, Yesterday the line that lifts my centerboard up has frayed to the inner rope. It is s
Catalina 22 MkII paddy4699 at 7:27am 08.19.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/3768 What is the difference between a 22 and a 22MKII?
Vibration under power Mark Nooney at 7:16am 08.19.12 Mid-Size Boats 8/1756 We own a 1984 Hunter 31. When we are under power there is a vibration (like a slapping or tapping)
Flexible Furler Problem gjaffess at 7:09am 08.19.12 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1657 I have a flexible furler on my O'Day 272. It has a plastic piece that you attach to the sail with a
E33 head smell GreggL at 6:55am 08.19.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/1895 Have a new 33 and somehow am already getting a smelly head. I always flush properly and excessively
replacement of port in head newboatowner at 6:17am 08.19.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1222 Good morning to all. Hope you are having an enjoyable and healthy summer. I was caught in a horri
Deck wiring gfroch at 5:10am 08.19.12 Smaller Boats 1/1108 Good morning all- I have a 1995 H26. The VHF wire from the mast base to the radio is deteriorati
Beneteau Moorings 50.5 2011 john hayman at 3:52am 08.19.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1567 I am contracted to purchase this yacht in 4 years time. On recent charter in Kos I have discovered t
Oday? Cat? Sirius? which one? joes new addiction at 3:25am 08.19.12 Ask All Sailors 9/3356 Boat hunting............ Narrowed it down to 3 Each 22', each has about the same amount of "tinkerin
What is the better boat? MacGregor 26M or Hison 26 (1) finding41 at 9:54pm 08.18.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/9584 Just found this. http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/411252904/26ft_Fiberglass_Sail_Boat.html I wonde
Stainless Steel Chainplates (failed 50 miles offshore) (1) RECESS at 5:43pm 08.18.12 Ask All Sailors 45/21046 When we bought the Pearson 6 months ago I checked the chainplates visually. The Pearson has larger 4
Water tank leak at cover bolts smokey73 at 5:22pm 08.18.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1266 I have a Hunter 1994 Hunter 40.5 I noticed that the starboard water tank is leaking and it appears
Catalina309 Waeco Refridgerator mike and kathie at 4:34pm 08.18.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 1/1542 We're having problems with the opener bar on our Waeco refridgerator. Anyone having a problem with
Looking for a 35lbs CQR xcyz at 4:24pm 08.18.12 Parts Search 4/3615 I've been looking for a backup anchor for the Fortress I currently have and know some of you are rep
Lehr propane outboards David W at 3:05pm 08.18.12 Ask All Sailors 12/2882 I saw a 2.5 hp version of these in a chandlery, very cool idea. Runs off camping size cylinders or o
Saying goodbye (1) UPSGUY at 2:37pm 08.18.12 Catalina 22 3/1326 My son and I delivered our beloved Windseeker to her new owner this morning. It was very hard to le

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Number of Poles in Hitachi LR180-03C Alternator (1) Ralph Johnstone at 6:07pm 01.11.23 Unless you enjoy doing calcs. for alternators, skip it and invest in a cheap hand held optical tacho
Number of Poles in Hitachi LR180-03C Alternator dlochner at 6:00pm 01.11.23 @Davidasailor26 I have measured the diameters of the original crankshaft pulley and alternator pull
Hunter 380 muffler Ralph Johnstone at 5:53pm 01.11.23 Looks like Hunter really went cheap after the 1999 models. My muffler for a Yanmar 2GM20F is approx
Number of Poles in Hitachi LR180-03C Alternator dkinzer at 5:44pm 01.11.23 @Davidasailor26 I have measured the diameters of the original crankshaft pulley and alternator pulle
Question about main panel breakers quadrille38 at 5:43pm 01.11.23 The breakers in my Hunter 36 panel have one of the rear screw connectors at an angle like this: htt
Number of Poles in Hitachi LR180-03C Alternator dkinzer at 5:33pm 01.11.23 @dlochner : I'm certain that the alternator pulse output (W lead, I think) is connected to the VDO t
Number of Poles in Hitachi LR180-03C Alternator Davidasailor26 at 5:26pm 01.11.23 @Maine Sail is the only one around here I can think of who might know the design of the alternator.
Busted Mast sbrogden at 5:24pm 01.11.23 You indicated the break was above the tang of the shrouds and where the forestay attaches to the ma
Busted Mast twalker H260 at 5:16pm 01.11.23 You indicated the break was above the tang of the shrouds and where the forestay attaches to the mas
The keel... is done kappykaplan at 4:59pm 01.11.23 Looks great, HeelBoy! :beer:
Spider Cracks in gel coat jssailem at 4:56pm 01.11.23
2008 H41DS w/ mixed Raymarine and Garmin RitSim at 4:51pm 01.11.23 Thanks. I missed that.
Question about main panel breakers jssailem at 4:49pm 01.11.23 You bet. Ask @Dave Groshong. He will know. I have not seen the bent design. Not even sure it is nee
Number of Poles in Hitachi LR180-03C Alternator dlochner at 4:25pm 01.11.23 It may be different on your Yanmar, however some Yanmars, like my 3JH2e do not pick up the engine RP
New sailing toy for Christmas Leeward Rail at 4:25pm 01.11.23 And every time you wake up is a bonus. Is that concern due to extremely fun activities or retiring
old fixer upper. winter movie kappykaplan at 4:24pm 01.11.23 Nice video, Jon! That's a huge boat. :beer:
Busted Mast jon hansen at 4:09pm 01.11.23 i'm up here in the rust belt. i can get that fixed easily. metal fabricating shop owner buddy of
H240 bulkhead thickness isaksp00 at 3:55pm 01.11.23 Maybe consider the recessed fittings that screw onto the back edge of the shelf's support bracket or
Question about main panel breakers AndyL at 3:55pm 01.11.23 Thanks for the replies. Here are some answers: The picture I showed was only to illustrate the ang
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? dLj at 3:45pm 01.11.23 Boat I am looking at is in England. OK, you shouldn't have need of a license beyond what your coun

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