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"Toaster" cabayer at 3:44am 07.30.12 Big Boats 4/1444 Good morning. I sail a 2003 Hunter 426. I have a Panda Mini18 Genset. any suggestions re what kind o
Light Air Sail Trim... Ducati at 3:39am 07.30.12 Ask All Sailors 5/2120 I'm doing a bit better with sail trim however I still struggle when the winds go light. Would app
26X vs 26M Mysparrow22 at 11:37pm 07.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/3831 I would like to get some comparisons / advice between these two models. Are there any major advantag
Bilge Pump: Manual works Auto doesn't saltysailor at 9:49pm 07.29.12 Ask All Sailors 9/6012 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 3/1287 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 7/1888 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 18/5014 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 6/1543 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

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Proper Lifeline Tension JamesG161 at 4:38am 02.02.23 I teach new crew to use Life Lines to walk along my deck. [slack per @Joe You "pull up" on the lin
Headed back to BAJA justsomeguy at 4:24am 02.02.23 good for 5 years Up to 10 years now.
Hunter Logo Removal Nodak7 at 2:40am 02.02.23 you may want to try a rubber wheel decal remover like this: https://www.amazon.com/SATC-Removal-Adh
Hunter Logo Removal nightowle at 11:56pm 02.01.23 you may want to try a rubber wheel decal remover like this: https://www.amazon.com/SATC-Removal-Adhe
Hunter 49 - Windows - Top of Saloon artboas at 11:49pm 02.01.23 Article by Art on removal https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloads/Hunter__59282784.pdf Thanks Sc
Removing the Propeller Shaft Flange - H41AC artboas at 11:47pm 02.01.23 Interesting idea using the coupling on the transmission shaft but for $20 I rather have a 1" steel
Seattle area surveyors. nightowle at 11:39pm 02.01.23 2 surveyors in particular for the Seattle area above all others are John Sanford: (425) 941-6354, an
Removing the Propeller Shaft Flange - H41AC Sailgunner at 11:05pm 02.01.23 Interesting idea using the coupling on the transmission shaft but for $20 I rather have a 1" steel p
Proper Lifeline Tension Hayden Watson at 9:46pm 02.01.23 I like mine tight but you need to watch your stanchions as you are tightening them because they fol
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? Leeward Rail at 9:33pm 02.01.23 I just know if asked, my attorney would write a letter to my insurance company after asking me when
Cabin top halyard winch setup to raise the mainsail Joe at 7:15pm 02.01.23 Tony, here's the basic list. from the mast to the cockpit. First a block at the mast base to turn
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? dLj at 7:09pm 02.01.23 Would you care to to share some of your most misunderstanding student's questions and ideas ? I'll
Proper Lifeline Tension dkinzer at 6:54pm 02.01.23 I googled it for you. Thank you, sir! Your kindness is exceeded only by your magniminity.
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? Ralph Johnstone at 6:53pm 02.01.23 This is actually very sad. I am a firm believer that the worst question is the one you don't ask...
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? LloydB at 6:34pm 02.01.23 I just know if asked, my attorney would write a letter to my insurance company after asking me when
Proper Lifeline Tension Joe at 6:12pm 02.01.23 I googled it for you. Most of the responses concur with the following quote I purloined from this
Proper Lifeline Tension jssailem at 5:48pm 02.01.23 Congrats on your new safety lines. Tension on the life lines are not specific. They are what you des
Cabin top halyard winch setup to raise the mainsail jssailem at 5:39pm 02.01.23 Hi Tony... Been around these parts since 2009. Please your looking at ways to keep sailing. The id
bridge clearance question dlochner at 5:31pm 02.01.23 Bridge clearances are reported at mean high tide. If you are passing during a King tide, the cleara
bridge clearance question jssailem at 5:22pm 02.01.23 The answer to your query is understanding what is meant by "Air Draft". Much care is needed. Low tid

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