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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 6/1606 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 18/5011 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
e33 Bomar Hatch Handles PaxiMoon at 2:12pm 07.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/4310 Our Bomar hatch handles feel loose, there seems to be a lot of slack in the shaft, almost as if ther
venture 22 1971 rigging jimmylynam at 1:55pm 07.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1173 Hi I am hoping someone can explaine what i need to secure the spreades to the port and starboard ch

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Kanzaki KM3P4 problem Hunter 380 Ralph Johnstone at 3:48pm 01.31.23 I take it the engine is about 800 RPM when you shift ?
lithium battery conversion Maine Sail at 3:41pm 01.31.23 This article while long will explain drop-in LFP conversions. Drop-In LiFePo4 - Be an Educated Cons
Removing the Propeller Shaft Flange - H41AC JoeWhite at 3:14pm 01.31.23 Before you have a puller fabricated, try removing the 2 set screws first. In my case, they sheered o
Quality Deck electrical connectors Rltgold at 2:55pm 01.31.23 Yep your right ! Thanks
Removing the Propeller Shaft Flange - H41AC jssailem at 2:47pm 01.31.23 I contemplated removing my shaft flange and possibly the shaft. I talked with a prop shop and was ad
Quality Deck electrical connectors Project_Mayhem at 2:33pm 01.31.23 Question ? In regard to the mast wiring harness coming out the bottom of the mast. I normally hard
Removing the Propeller Shaft Flange - H41AC dkinzer at 2:31pm 01.31.23 I can provide pics of what I have if you need them. Thanks, but your description is perfectly clea
Removing the Propeller Shaft Flange - H41AC Sailgunner at 2:06pm 01.31.23 I just did it. You need to make yourself a puller. I had one made at a machine shop. Have a shop t
lithium battery conversion stuendan at 2:00pm 01.31.23 As David says - you shouldn't parallel Lead Acid and Lithium - the Lead Acid sits at 12.8V roughly,
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? Leeward Rail at 1:56pm 01.31.23 Hate to admit it but I became curious about re-certifying CO2 extinguishers. I do have to go alo
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source Benny17441 at 1:48pm 01.31.23 Our experience is the following: We first got a Honda 3000 which had electric start and produced t
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:40pm 01.31.23 Not sure about CO2 extinguisher regulations now. Technically.. checking the weight is enough, but a
How many Yamaha 33 were built? Ameseys at 1:37pm 01.31.23 Here are some more data points. These are boats I've owned or surveyed. I've added a space where I b
25-II throttle cable replacement Nunavut at 1:13pm 01.31.23 Winter 2023 project on Piccolo is to clean the fuel tank. The previous owner had the boat for 10 ye
Quality Deck electrical connectors (1) Rltgold at 1:01pm 01.31.23 I thought this might help somebody. It's a wiring diagram that includes the mast lights to where the
Oday 302 keel surface Tin Kicker at 12:46pm 01.31.23 LOL - Thx Ralph The angle grinder, a drywall cutter with a router bit, and a finger sander were on
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? Leeward Rail at 12:35pm 01.31.23 need to have the dry chemical recharged every 6 years (Transport Canada). A dry chemical extingui
Stale Forum jssailem at 12:32pm 01.31.23 You're going to need a rich pasture to get the jersey to produce the cream for which they are famous
Oday 302 keel surface (3) Ralph Johnstone at 12:31pm 01.31.23 A true craftsman serious about his work : grinder. So what do the "visible" parts of your boat loo
Cabinet vs Marine Plywood: A showdown! dlochner at 12:23pm 01.31.23 I have to ask, what are you building? I am over seeing the refit, which is really the completion

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