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Electrolysis Woes frank balcer at 6:40am 07.30.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1830 Just purchased a new to me 37 foot Kirie Elite. Boat was hauled in April and two shaft anodes instal
H310 lazy jack routing canyon at 6:29am 07.30.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1211 Can someone tell me the correct routing of the 60' lazy jack line? There is no mention of it in my o
Autohelm 4000 - Clutch Failure neilleparkerjr at 6:28am 07.30.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1196 My Hunter 37.5's 17-year old autopilot clutch has stopped engaging when moving the lever. To be hon
New Oday Javelin owner KB4pres17 at 6:08am 07.30.12 Day Sailers 3/3913 Can anyone provide a picture of what your rigging looks like. Specifically, how the boom attaches to
1986 Pearson 28-2 Manual Jersey Sea Glass at 5:51am 07.30.12 Pearson 0/1744 Does anyone have a manual for this boat. PDF or photo copy. Thanks, robertgrahamslaw@comcast.net
Strange Rotten Egg Smell from Diesel/Battery Pack Greg McKenzie at 5:03am 07.30.12 Ask All Sailors 15/4163 Our B 331 has developed this putrid stink after the 27 hp Westerbeke diesel has been running for a f
Backwards masthead dkrizek at 4:25am 07.30.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2256 Howdy, I am recently purchased a Beneteau 393 and the surveyor noted that the topping lift was abr
P32/Universal 5411 issue ed stack at 4:13am 07.30.12 Pearson 7/2149 We went out on a sail to Provincetown this weekend. On the way over we motor-sailed for a while unti
Digital TV cabayer at 3:51am 07.30.12 Big Boats 2/1039 Good morning! I saila 2003 Hunter 426. I have converted my Aquos TV unit to digital. Can anyone adv
"Toaster" cabayer at 3:44am 07.30.12 Big Boats 4/1446 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 9/6015 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 2/986 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 3/1288 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 6/1609 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

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Hunter 49 - Windows - Top of Saloon Screen Saver at 2:55am 02.03.23 Yep Ok sounds like a great approach. Thanks I should be fine with that. Just need to get myself setu
Removing the Propeller Shaft Flange - H41AC kappykaplan at 2:50am 02.03.23 I wonder if anyone with a dripless mechanical seal is reading this and realizes the work required e
Stepping out for a coffee Joe at 2:45am 02.03.23 Wow! Gary, thanks for the response. That is so interesting. I can imagine a tidal surge funneling
How to get under the windshield visor/eyebrow on a 41DS Slipin Away at 2:10am 02.03.23 The hand hold is bolted to the eyebrow not the hull. Remove the wood screws and pull free using han
Embrace the freeze. Tally Ho at 12:15am 02.03.23 Good for the training. Especially the poor visibility. Open water cert here is done at Westhawk L
Hunter 356 in-mast sailing conversion to hanks/rope and halyard option artboas at 11:12pm 02.02.23 We are going to purchase a new Main sail for our 2003 Hunter 356. We have had several jams when fu
Hunter 41ac Keel question artboas at 11:08pm 02.02.23 Sorry, Meant iron melts higher wanted to ensure accuracy
Hunter 41ac Keel question artboas at 11:06pm 02.02.23 There are 2 ways to find out if your keel is lead or cast iron. Both are accurate, and highly rec
Hunter 41ac Keel question artboas at 10:57pm 02.02.23
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? Leeward Rail at 10:28pm 02.02.23 Bottom line is that the requirements changed in 2022 and are different for pre-2018 boats versus ne
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? Leeward Rail at 10:24pm 02.02.23
How many Yamaha 33 were built? mermike at 8:43pm 02.02.23 Besides, I just put a diesel heater in and am almost done with the AIS install. I will NEVER get tha
How many Yamaha 33 were built? mermike at 8:40pm 02.02.23 All boats are for sale...at the right price.
Hunter 41ac Keel question Ralph Johnstone at 8:25pm 02.02.23 Around these parts seasonal hauling for winter is common anyway and included in annual marina contr
Stepping out for a coffee garymalmgren at 8:13pm 02.02.23 Hi Joe. Yeah I guess it is a little confusing. I am based in Shiogama city in Miyagi prefecture Japa
Stepping out for a coffee Joe at 7:39pm 02.02.23 Uh, where are you? What's the story of the village? I guess it would make sense if the viewer has b
Hunter 41ac Keel question Davidasailor26 at 7:31pm 02.02.23 Given deep pockets, yes. A half lift every year is $274.00 Looking forward from here and ignorin
Hunter 41ac Keel question (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:11pm 02.02.23 The corrosion is annoying but manageable. Given deep pockets, yes. A half lift every year is $2
Stepping out for a coffee Phil Herring at 6:39pm 02.02.23 I hope that water was 29 C and not 29 F. :)
Removing the Propeller Shaft Flange - H41AC dkinzer at 5:51pm 02.02.23

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