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Transmission fluid as a fuel additive? BobM at 7:33am 07.01.12 Engines and Propulsion 22/12199 So I just got back from Columbia MO. On my flight to Memphis I was sitting next to Eugene, a farm e
Removing original 37C stove/oven FredV at 7:33am 07.01.12 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1397 My 37C came with a diesel stove/oven which I'm trying to remove, but haven't yet figured out how. Af
traveller chuckhrbek at 7:32am 07.01.12 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1023 i would like to move my traveller from the companionway entry to the top of the sliding hatch. can
Lead ingots in side of 37C hull FredV at 7:31am 07.01.12 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1309 OK, this is a bit weird! After removing the old water heater from under the nav station, I found 2 l
Designing Electrical System? FredV at 7:29am 07.01.12 The Cherubini Hunters 15/4023 I'm getting ready to replace all of the 30-year old wiring in my 37C and would like some advice. I'v
Striped Screws on boom bail Michael Tannehill at 7:14am 07.01.12 Mid-Size Boats 10/3180 Does anyone have ideas on how to replace screws that have stripped out on one of the boom bails of a
Are you killing your diesel engine? WayneH at 6:46am 07.01.12 Engines and Propulsion 13/6265 I have been. While I was in Florida, I read an article in a boating magazine that discussed diesel
Best place to list for sale kiki at 5:46am 07.01.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1566 Need to move up or move down. My Bayfield 25 is seriously for sale,had lots of calls a few looky Lou
Friday night Thunderstorm in the northeast BillyK at 3:38am 07.01.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1724 Anyone suffer any major damage from the storms that rolled through Friday night? We just finally go
Emergency tiller arm? Ross Gard at 11:06pm 06.30.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1854 I have a 1984 456cs, only for 2yrs. now, can anyone tell or show the shape of the tiller arm, the ba
Outhaul question nbergma at 9:38pm 06.30.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1476 My wife and I are brand new to sailing (i.e. we don't know squat). We just bought a 1976 Catalina 22
A-4 Problem joefusa at 7:47pm 06.30.12 Catalina 30 8/2119 I have a '77 C-30 with the original a-4 gas motor. Having a problem this season that even Don Moyer
A-4 Problem joefusa at 7:42pm 06.30.12 Catalina 30 0/1100 I have a '77 C-30 with the original a-4 gas motor. Having a problem this season that even Don Moyer
Cutting a sail free in a surprise squall (2) MattObjects at 5:59pm 06.30.12 Ask All Sailors 84/17935 We have a sloop-rigged Grampian 26 keelboat that we've been restoring and sailing for the past 3 yea
Finally, the 23.5 is in her new slip. Thanks everybody!! (1) tampastockman at 5:17pm 06.30.12 Smaller Boats 6/1741 I just wanted to say thank you to everybody that has helped with advice on my 23.5 (and custom 19).
Replacing Masthead Anchor light datasailor2 at 5:15pm 06.30.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/4402 I own Hunter 1983 34. I will climbing the Mast to find out why my anchor light is not working. Proba
Food dye to locate leak ? Chris Nowell at 2:04pm 06.30.12 Ask All Sailors 12/2985 I am cursed ! I have managed to fix every deck leak on my boat, except for one. Directly above a bul
Mast wedges junovia at 1:58pm 06.30.12 Pearson 2/1658 Does anyone know the size of wedges to use to straighten the mast?
Dinghy jphud at 11:09am 06.30.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2065 Does anyone have an opinion on wether a 14 ' inflatable hard bottom dinghy is to large. Boat is 37,
Looking for Our next boat Gettingthere at 11:00am 06.30.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1923 I am located in the Pacific Northwest. I just sold a Hunter 33 to move to a trailerable sail boat fo

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Electric dinghy engines Scott T-Bird at 12:00pm 11.16.22 @dlochner , why did you choose Torqueedo instead of ePropulsion? Was it just a matter of availabili
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel Davidasailor26 at 11:57am 11.16.22 I use a little transducer paint just to cut down on how often I need to pull ours out for cleaning.
Electric dinghy engines dlochner at 11:51am 11.16.22 How fast does it charge? I have a Torqeedo with a 915 ah battery, quick charging it is not. The capa
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel dlochner at 11:41am 11.16.22 There are transducer anti-fouling pants. Some are rather pricey, at $5 an ounce. https://www.defend
Mystic to Quincy Captain Larry-DH at 11:40am 11.16.22 Galilee would be a better stop than Newport. Quick in and out at Point Judith with almost no detour.
40 ft hunter electrical (1) rgranger at 11:38am 11.16.22 Go to Hunterowners.com and click on the "Resources" link... then select your boat... there is a lo
Ericson keel rgranger at 11:34am 11.16.22 The difference between a good repair job and a great repair job is knowing how to hide your mistakes
Electric dinghy engines Scott T-Bird at 11:30am 11.16.22 Thanks for posting this video! What size dinghy are you pairing with the motor and how is performan
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel Parsons at 11:25am 11.16.22 I've thought about hitting it with a shot of the Pettit barnacle spray, to cut the crud down. It's
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel dlochner at 11:21am 11.16.22 No real need for AF on the impeller. If it gets fouled, pull it out and clean it. You should have a
Ericson keel dlochner at 11:18am 11.16.22 If the keel had hit some substantial there will be evidence of it on the leading edge of the keel. T
Miss sailing (1) rgranger at 11:11am 11.16.22 Gloat alert! :dancing: I got this pic too...
Engineless.... rgranger at 11:08am 11.16.22 https://photos.smugmug.com/Vehicles/Boats/Engine-Prop-Steering/i-2gZDDWL/0/1279203c/4K/20220721_14
Catalina 27 Electrical Panel arlouper at 11:08am 11.16.22 No, I'd use forstner bits to counter sink a hardwood frame with the appropriat wood screws directly
Questions About Bottom Paint rgranger at 11:03am 11.16.22 They also claim it will get "impossible" stains out of gel coat. This has the same active ingredi
Selden self tacking jib system PaulK at 11:02am 11.16.22 Our setup was curved, but it doesn't have to be. The curve serves to keep jib sheet tension constan
Mystic to Quincy BarryL at 10:58am 11.16.22 Hey, I don't have many comments except to note that April will be COLD! The water will be very cold
Ericson keel Scott T-Bird at 10:51am 11.16.22 The "crack" is really a joint between the fiberglass hull and the bolt-on keel. It's not uncommon t
Ericson keel PaulK at 10:38am 11.16.22 The crack you see all around the keel is the keel/hull joint. It's where the metal keel attaches to
Ericson keel Don S/V ILLusion at 10:29am 11.16.22

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