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Raritan PHII back preassure MikeR_2468 at 12:55pm 05.28.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1724 Ive just launched this this week and I have back preassure on the down stroke in flush mode. It clea
Repeater instruments above companionway (1) Scott B at 12:54pm 05.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/4386 I was looking at installing an ST60 wind repeater above the companionway. I've seen this on a few bo
Water tank leak jcrind01 at 12:51pm 05.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/696 I have a Hunter 30 with a Stainless water tank underneath the V-berth which seems to be leaking. Has
How to use whisker pole? Bigjer40 at 11:52am 05.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 21/3716 So I have watched john kretschmer video on using whisker pole. I mounted mine to the front of my mas
OMC Saildrive Replacement? CEPA1243 at 11:42am 05.28.12 S2 3/6151 I am the original owner of a 7.3 S-2 with a Saildrive Engine. I know that parts are getting to be d
Hunter 39 Solar Panel canuck at 11:25am 05.28.12 Big Boats 2/1310 Can someone explain the purpose of this small solar panel located forward of the companionway hatch.
Salon window treatment airbusguy at 9:22am 05.28.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 3/2364 Salon port treatment Greetings all. Need some input on salon port treatments. The hatches and small
Hunter 33 shower sump hudjohnjen at 9:19am 05.28.12 Mid-Size Boats 5/2170 I have a 2005 Hunter 33. When sailing, green water is coming in from the shower sump. Does anyon
H19 to H23.5 (1) tampastockman at 9:01am 05.28.12 Smaller Boats 9/1688 I have the wonderful 1994 "Custom" 19 from previous posts. It is complete and in very nice shape. Th
Switch behind engine on 1996 Catalina 36MK2 (1) Stan Breaux at 8:11am 05.28.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1835 An someone tell me what this switch is for? It is disconnected. It is on starboard side behind the
H37C Topping Lift - yours? Jim Legere at 8:10am 05.28.12 The Cherubini Hunters 13/3741 Yesterday I was out for a short sail in about 15 knots of wind. My topping lift was on too tight - n
Trailer Tongue Weight jfrench at 7:57am 05.28.12 Catalina 22 8/5308 Found this interesting bit of info about boat trailer tongue weight on the ShorLand'r web site: T
Any Tips on Installing the Headliner? RonRock at 7:45am 05.28.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/4765 I have the interior of my V25 pretty well gutted. Power washed the years of neglect off and plan to
Having trouble with gear selector (jumps into forward) iSailor at 7:43am 05.28.12 Catalina 310 1/1523 This has happened several times now. After docking and I put the gear selector in neutral (engine i
Beneteau 373 Air Conditioner Question timsail at 7:27am 05.28.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2596 My Beneteau 373 "2007" AC unit is not pumping water overboard. I can't find the valve associated wi
Location External Gas Tank Begynol at 7:24am 05.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1136 I have a Hunter 25.5 with Honda 9.9 outboard. As far as I can tell the external gas tank is suppose
Does an outboard have to be locked down? (3) Ward H at 7:20am 05.28.12 Ask All Sailors 12/3021 My Newport 17 has what looks like the original motor mount. I know the 60lb 4 stroke I hung on it is
H260 seal fittings earlkeim at 5:49am 05.28.12 Smaller Boats 3/1181 Happy holiday. I recently resealed all port vents but still have a leak in the bulkhead in the head.
Looking for space. John rolka at 5:22am 05.28.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1328 I have a Catalina 27 std rig dinette layout With a forward kitchen. I'm wondering if any one has us
Gin Pole Sailinnsc at 5:17am 05.28.12 Catalina 22 10/4122 Morning all.... First....thanks to all the vets out there.....been there....its a great dat to be a

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replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Scott T-Bird at 7:26am 01.12.23 The bicycle chain trick is probably the most commonly used way by yard workers. If it's not your bo
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? Prairie Virgin Sailor at 7:18am 01.12.23 OK, you shouldn't have need of a license beyond what your country requires as long as you buy and l
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 yawstick at 6:50am 01.12.23 the exit holes were up off the deck a fair amount and 3 feet or so apart vertically there is winch t
H240 bulkhead thickness patbratton at 6:29am 01.12.23 I'm building a wooden organizer to add some storage for sunglasses, sunscreen, reading material, et
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Leeward Rail at 6:28am 01.12.23 a piece of bicycle chain works well as the weight. Use a magnet to fish the chain out of the exit s
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Project_Mayhem at 6:21am 01.12.23 I''m seeing enough complaints about it to continue recommending it. I assume you meant that you no
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Leeward Rail at 6:18am 01.12.23 Since this a "new to you" boat... I would want to drop the mast and inspect the rigging, wiring, she
The keel... is done HeelBoy at 6:14am 01.12.23 Love the arrows on that bullseye! I was going to mark mine with inch-increments, but the arrows are
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 shemandr at 6:08am 01.12.23 I've sailed a lot on a Tartan 33 and on the one I'm most familiar with there is an access/exit hole
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 dlochner at 6:07am 01.12.23 The mast is still up... the main halyard is there... would replace it for sure... I'm thinking you
Jibing The Mainsail Kings Gambit at 6:06am 01.12.23 Those are uncontrolled jibes. I can understand your concern. I would not jibe in that fashion. Fir
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 yawstick at 5:37am 01.12.23 The mast is still up... the main halyard is there... would replace it for sure... I'm thinking you w
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Parsons at 5:22am 01.12.23 If no messenger lines, and the mast is up, then someone has to climb the mast. Presumably, the main
The keel... is done (2) THECUSCUS at 5:05am 01.12.23 Interesting fix and nicely done. It looks like the area of the keel where the lock down bolt goes i
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 shemandr at 5:04am 01.12.23 Make the seller replace the halyards as a condition of sale. This shouldn't be your problem. If i
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Tally Ho at 5:00am 01.12.23 It can be done, and as @dlochner said, way easier if the mast is down. i would check and verify th
Hunter 380 muffler Terry Cox at 4:54am 01.12.23 We have worn a crack in our OEM Centek muffler on our 2001 Hunter 380. Different model boat, but m
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 dlochner at 4:49am 01.12.23 Is the mast up or down? If down it is an easy task. Get an electricians fish tape and run it through
BAD FUEL can spoil your day Terry Cox at 4:40am 01.12.23 Our 1991 boat came with dual fuel filters for both engines (main and generator); Racor cartridge ten
Our new 310 SawyerCurt at 4:23am 01.12.23 Congratulations!! We've had #48 since 2014!

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