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Bilge Pump: Manual works Auto doesn't saltysailor at 9:49pm 07.29.12 Ask All Sailors 9/6008 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 6/1606 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 18/5012 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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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
Black residue in transmission Ted at 9:48pm 01.31.23 You should probably have the fluid in the transmission professionally analyzed. The report you recei
lithium battery conversion mermike at 9:43pm 01.31.23 As David says - you shouldn't parallel Lead Acid and Lithium - the Lead Acid sits at 12.8V roughly,
Removing the Propeller Shaft Flange - H41AC Tally Ho at 9:35pm 01.31.23 I contemplated removing my shaft flange and possibly the shaft. I talked with a prop shop and was a
Wear and Tear from Long Term Anchoring? jssailem at 9:01pm 01.31.23 Pete your query is difficult to answer. You have a boat that is 51 years old. You do not identify th
Spinnaker on Hunter e33 jssailem at 8:47pm 01.31.23 Tack goes to a block attached to a hole at the top of the anchor roller. When you attach a tack to
National Documetation Portal SailingCal21 at 8:28pm 01.31.23 I believe this is the official USCG link for name search. I found my boat on this link. https://cgm
Headed back to BAJA Ralph Johnstone at 8:24pm 01.31.23 I can feel the heat just looking at the pictures. Maybe it's 'cause we're sitting here freezing.
Hunter 49 - Windows - Top of Saloon Ralph Johnstone at 8:21pm 01.31.23 So now Im looking at using a Fein SuperCut tool to try and cut from the inside what I assume is a l
Kanzaki KM3P4 problem Hunter 380 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:08pm 01.31.23 Do you still get the loud "slam" if you only place the transmission in gear but DO NOT increase the

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