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Bilge Pump: Manual works Auto doesn't saltysailor at 9:49pm 07.29.12 Ask All Sailors 9/6011 I have a rule 800 pump in my bilge with a separate float switch. I then have in my cabin a switch th
Retrofitting an S2 9.2A with an electric bilge pump judithkto at 9:22pm 07.29.12 S2 10/3748 My manual bilge pump died. Since I had just had some work done on the boat, I suspect something fell
S2 8.5 Mast Rake Problem (5) watatumi at 8:47pm 07.29.12 S2 6/2901 Hello, my name is Patrick from Buenos Aires, Argentina. The mast is stepped on deck, and i notice th
Fuel line connector question (1) Ward H at 8:39pm 07.29.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1215 The fuel line connector to my Tohatsu outboard doesn't fit tight to the OB connection. Plus the conn
3YM20/30 Tachcometer Ken13559 at 8:34pm 07.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/985 Sometime ago there was discussion on the problem with Yanmar 3YM20/30 engine Tachcometers. It will o
diameter of the guide wires for the mast SHADS at 8:10pm 07.29.12 Smaller Boats 3/1286 I'm looking to get a tension gauge for my 1994 Hunter 26 so I can properly adjust the Stays. Does an
diesel tank leak Lee Rooker at 8:03pm 07.29.12 Big Boats 6/1607 I have a Hunter 34, 1983, with a diesel leak. I have sealed the 3 openings at the front of the tank
Gps turning off scottwhelchel at 8:00pm 07.29.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1200 Hello All New member here. Needing advice. My garmin 5212 cuts off. This occurs while sailing. I ha
Electrical fire update (1) sfgary at 7:09pm 07.29.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1342 Its been a couple of months since I had an electrical fire on board.Tomorrow Mathiesen marine starts
Charging 3d battery Geoff K at 6:37pm 07.29.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1887 This question a take off from wgkenny's post on echo charge. I use a trolling motor on my dinghy. Us
Aft Lighting CC49 at 6:30pm 07.29.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1107 All interior lighting works with the exception of aft lighting in cabin and head. Checked bulbs and
in the water 430 (4) Navicula at 6:07pm 07.29.12 Big Boats 2/895 I am in the water after 7 months of painting scraping and spending all my money...............good n
what RPM's do you M-25xp guys cruise at? iSailor at 5:19pm 07.29.12 Catalina 310 18/5013 just curious at rpm are you guys cruising at?
How loud is an inboard diesel compared to an o/b? Igetit at 5:06pm 07.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3199 Trading into a Hunter 270 with the Yanmar GM series 9hp diesel. Should be getting possession of the
Name That Object (1) gpd955 at 4:27pm 07.29.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2295 This line hanger that is attached to my rail to secure my furling line came with my boat. My dock ne
Charger to battery wiring BobT at 3:22pm 07.29.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1542 Getting ready to put on a solar panel. I've ordered a 65w panel ' Morningstar controller with dual o
Wet headliner on Oday 25 Mad Dog at 3:03pm 07.29.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1543 Going to give Rudy a call tomorrow and troubleshoot this, but I thought I'd check in with the Oday s
Sequitur - Two New Blog Posts Sequitur at 2:59pm 07.29.12 Ask All Sailors 0/1051 I have added two new posts to Sequitur's blog: Leaving Sequitur Now For Something Completely Diff
A different type of hatch cover for deck hatches Therapy28 at 2:30pm 07.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1479 ok, first let me say that I was a member on the O'day forum for years and learned so much during my
1974 Ericson 25 deck crazing porchhound at 2:22pm 07.29.12 Ericson 2/6670 Got pics of this boat today and have to drive four hours for a survey. Owner indicates gelcoat craz

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Headed back to BAJA Ralph Johnstone at 9:04am 02.01.23 I know it sounds absurd by it's been really cold here in San Diego too ! I can imagine. Your win
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:

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