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AC power problem Sanfelice at 8:29pm 08.10.12 Catalina 30 4/2067 I have found that when I unplug my power cord and plug it back in when returning to the dock, the ma
Boomless mainsail JasonC at 5:52pm 08.10.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/4544 As anyone tried a boomless mainsail on a Mac26?
Getting "plastic" taste out of new water tank OdayDave at 5:32pm 08.10.12 Ask All Sailors 19/24713 I finally got around to plumbing the new water tank on my O'Day 25. It also has new water lines. B
H42 rear deck lazzerttes leaking eianm at 5:26pm 08.10.12 Big Boats 5/1420 I have a 1991 H42 and I have finally tracked down the source of my bilge water during /after rain- i
Lake Michigan flynfol at 5:12pm 08.10.12 Destinations 3/5015 Looks like the gale warning will expire in time for the Chicago Air and Water show. Anybody heading
Locate Lila Gibbs owner of "Purrfection" Solomons Island MD Baja Will at 5:08pm 08.10.12 Ask All Sailors 0/1261 Calling on fellow sailors to see if anyone knows this person, and how to reach them? Lila Gibbs o
Left the plastic outer layer on my boot stripes jrowan at 5:04pm 08.10.12 Catalina 30 5/1789 Say, Didn't know if anyone had any advice on removing the outer plastic protective sheet /coatin
boom kicker hunter240 at 4:48pm 08.10.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1458 I am thinking about getting a boom kicker to replace my topping lift. Where do I find info to do thi
Carburetor Rebuilding Assistance Please jviss at 1:58pm 08.10.12 Engines and Propulsion 11/3387 First, I've 'rebuilt' many carbs, from 60's Mustangs to Honda motorcycles, to stripping, cleaning, a
Is 3 quarts a day a serious leak? SiteReader at 1:13pm 08.10.12 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1997 I recently bought a 1961 O'Day Daysailer (No. 1935) with trailer for $870. It sailed nicely the firs
Central Florida Sailing Opportunity vizwhiz at 12:49pm 08.10.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1351 Hello Florida sailors... I'm looking for an opportunity to introduce the Admiral to sailing in a boa
Light Air foresails vizwhiz at 12:37pm 08.10.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/3062 Just a quick poll - mostly aimed at v25/26C boats, please (although don't hesitate to chime in if yo
Impromptu Port Colborne wendygould at 11:46am 08.10.12 Sirius 21/22 1/1989 I need one u shaped piece that is inside the car on the traveler that connects the main mast and bo
drive shaft extension mjmercer19248 at 11:31am 08.10.12 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1186 Looks like my re-power is going to set the new enging 8 inches farther back in the ecompartment. A
Head backflow problems IanJ at 10:49am 08.10.12 Ask All Sailors 23/6163 I have a regular hand pump head on my H31, that was new about a year ago. I am noticing that, altho
fresh water pump & water heater. DBarry73 at 10:17am 08.10.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1123 I have a 82 hunter33 can't figure out where the water pump ' water heater go. I'm sure they are gone
Good Grief! I mean &%)$#@! Roger Long at 9:58am 08.10.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 17/4314 Another engine drama begins and the prospect of a winter shoveling snow looms. I noticed that the e*
Gell coat repair Jimongee at 9:56am 08.10.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/984 Hi, I have a 2002 356. It has a minor crack on the top surface of the gunnel adjacent the cockpit.
Towing company for the Bahamas JeanGuy Bourgeois at 9:55am 08.10.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1051 Anybody with good or bad experience with the towing company for the Bahamas area?
Victron BMV-600 Battery Monitor knitchie at 9:46am 08.10.12 Ask All Sailors 10/2965 I have two isolated batteries on board. Is there any reason I can't wire the BMV-600 with an A/B sw

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How many Yamaha 33 were built? jssailem at 9:02am 02.01.23 Could it be the 25th boat of 1983? That would be a little over 2 boats completed a month.
How many Yamaha 33 were built? mermike at 8:58am 02.01.23 That might be low. They were in production from '78 to '84 (or later). As an '83, I would guess ther
How many Yamaha 33 were built? Hollyberry at 8:52am 02.01.23 My 83 is YAM330251083. 25th boat of October 83? Not likely. 25th boat of 83, maybe. How many overal
1990 Hunter Legend 35.5 Moellar Fuel Tank Hollyberry at 8:49am 02.01.23 I know some 35.5 owners have had to enlarge the cutout in the aft berth bulkhead to access/change th
Headed back to BAJA LakeShark at 8:48am 02.01.23 That looks like a great time. Have you ever thought of hosting a cruise with other boats?
Black residue in transmission jssailem at 8:43am 02.01.23 It could prevent a major repair down the road. Or at least let you know when something is going wr
Headed back to BAJA Rltgold at 8:36am 02.01.23 I know it sounds absurd by it's been really cold here in San Diego too !
Hunter 356 in-mast sailing conversion to hanks/rope and halyard option jdrutten at 8:36am 02.01.23 ... If that is indeed the purpose of the red circled area, could one remove the furling main used f
1990 Hunter Legend 35.5 Moellar Fuel Tank jssailem at 8:30am 02.01.23 Not all of the 1990 Hunter Legend owners are here on the site. Since fuel tanks have a universal app
And this is? walt at 8:28am 02.01.23 FYI, Loose Cannon has what I think are good articles on both the wire brush things and Dr Ewen Thoms
Removing the Propeller Shaft Flange - H41AC jssailem at 8:20am 02.01.23 elastic lock nuts Do you mean Nylock lock nuts, Roy? plus lock washers?
How many Yamaha 33 were built? mermike at 7:42am 02.01.23 Did you survey my boat? When?
HOISTING a 275 from the Keel PMK at 6:59am 02.01.23 The primary cable is 7 feet long, including the hook on the boat end and the thimble on the crane en
1990 Hunter Legend 35.5 Moellar Fuel Tank rgranger at 6:20am 02.01.23 I don't know your tank but I do have experience with the concept of tapping a new port... on an oil
Removing the Propeller Shaft Flange - H41AC RoyS at 5:48am 02.01.23 Mine have all been slip fit and without an end bolt. The shaft will not slip out, however, after sev
Wear and Tear from Long Term Anchoring? Will Gilmore at 5:14am 02.01.23 Hi Pete, Congratulations on your boat. Very exciting and a great size to gunkhole around in. I'm a
Wear and Tear from Long Term Anchoring? RoyS at 5:13am 02.01.23 If your anchor rode is rope you should watch that for wear from rubbing along the bottom. One sharp
Transom Drain Plug on a Hunter 23.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 4:56am 02.01.23 @Rick Webb What are you trying to do?
National Documetation Portal kappykaplan at 3:51am 02.01.23 My boat showed up. Confirmed the name with the Document number issued by USCG. :plus:
Cleat backing plates? rpludwig at 12:50am 02.01.23 Agree, I don't get it either. Perhaps Cat sees these boats as casual trailer sailors, not tied up l

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