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gray painted Yanmar engine? syoun10 at 11:08pm 03.27.12 Mid-Size Boats 9/4471 I have a Yanmar 3YM30 engine in my 5 yr old Hunter 33. I didn't really pay attention when it was
Mission Bay/San Diego Visit MontanaSailor at 7:19pm 03.27.12 Destinations 5/4597 We are visiting San Diego end of May. Looking for a chance to crew for someone. We have only sailed
AC Unit - Yacht Air Corp OceanCzar at 6:24pm 03.27.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1517 Does anybody have an owners manual or any information regarding this unit. Have one of these instal
1970 coronado 23 mrdealio at 6:16pm 03.27.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1768 Having trouble finding info or pics of Coronado 23s. I want specs and other boats to compare to. Any
Boom vang Chris Bogle at 5:45pm 03.27.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/2528 I checked the owners manual on my recently purchased Oday 22 ' it appears the "boom vang" is missing
Maybe a Miracle in the Making Roger Long at 5:40pm 03.27.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 12/3827 First, let me say that I am deeply touched by the responses to my last post. Thank you all for your
Buying my first boat 1984 Hunter 27 Bigjer40 at 4:57pm 03.27.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/2773 Hello everyone, I just put in offer on this boat: http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_f
forespar thru-hulls (2) Don Crowther at 3:56pm 03.27.12 Musings With Maine Sail 8/5585 Hello Main Sail I looking a changing out my thru-hulls this spring. I've been looking at thru-hull
How bad is this keel? (3) undrwtrfun at 3:27pm 03.27.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2629 During pre-purchase survey, 2002 Hunter 456, came across what the forums call a "smile". The keel (
Ceiling switch on Hunter 375 Phil P at 2:44pm 03.27.12 Big Boats 3/1183 I am a new Hunter owner. There is an on-off switch on the ceiling above the galley table mounted in
Height of motor mount RHigh at 2:35pm 03.27.12 Catalina 22 12/2480 I have been able to find answers to so many of the questions I have had regarding my Cat 22 with the
Inverter Suggestions FourPoints at 2:22pm 03.27.12 Ask All Sailors 37/7375 Adding a small inverter to the boat this year, looking to add something about 500w-600w (big enough
Is This The Year To Switch To Propane? robertsapp at 2:15pm 03.27.12 Ask All Sailors 20/3488 We're in the market this year for an outboard for the dink. We know it will probably only be used a
Double Up On The Anti-Foul This Year? Ducati at 1:21pm 03.27.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1063 We use Baltoplate on the bottom of our boat. It rolls on easy however the wet sanding is a pig of a
Curtains and Dehumidifier maxxx at 12:35pm 03.27.12 Ask All Sailors 11/1973 My Oday 28 has the original metal tracks that the curtains slide on. The curtains have the plastic b
two questions from a 26M owner juschilln at 12:27pm 03.27.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1161 Has anybody had trouble with the outboard well/galley drain leaking in the stern of the boat. Also h
Do You Carry A "Jump Start" Battery? Joe Mullee at 9:57am 03.27.12 Ask All Sailors 22/9484 Just curious if anyone carries a jump start battery and if so how much power does it produce? I have
Bluetooth communication paulj at 9:44am 03.27.12 Catalina 310 2/1724 Saw a couple in the San Jauns using head phones while anchoring thier sailboat. They look some thin
Tangier Vs. Smith Island rgranger at 8:47am 03.27.12 Destinations 4/10465 Hello: I'm planning my next gunkholing expedition and I'm considering either Tangier Island or Smit
Steering Wheel Diameter? Tom Soko at 8:42am 03.27.12 Catalina 30 5/2279 Does the C30 have a 32" wheel? I have a sunbrella wheel cover for a 32" wheel, and I'm wondering if

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How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? Davidasailor26 at 9:39am 09.01.22 I would choose to use dyneema line plus block and tackle. I would have a higher aquisition cost but
Contessa 26 retrieval Canada-USA DArcy at 9:33am 09.01.22 You have time to get vaccinated (if you are willing to go this route). If you are planning on sailin
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? kloudie1 at 9:33am 09.01.22 Probably OK for a couple of years but the corrosion will fail it pretty quickly.
2 year old Diesel Stabilzer (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:32am 09.01.22 So you are asking if you need stabilizer for your fuel stabilizer :poop: If the marketers see thi
2 year old Diesel Stabilzer jssailem at 9:27am 09.01.22 I buy the Pint not the gallon container. I store it where the temp is moderate not in the sun or eng
2 year old Diesel Stabilzer dlochner at 9:23am 09.01.22 So you are asking if you need stabilizer for your fuel stabilizer :poop: That's a slippery slope.
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? jssailem at 9:19am 09.01.22 $6.50. I got out of the store with what I think I needed. My suspicion is you have a servicable sol
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks Ralph Johnstone at 9:14am 09.01.22 Makes sense. However, if the extreme max support bar can be extended far enough, it would be able t
2 year old Diesel Stabilzer DArcy at 9:14am 09.01.22 So you are asking if you need stabilizer for your fuel stabilizer :poop:
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks Ralph Johnstone at 8:53am 09.01.22 Yes, I could lash the motor to a strong point while it is tipped up. However, I am leaning toward r
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? dlochner at 8:50am 09.01.22 Your first clue is his using a hammer. Nope, the first clue is Home Depot. The hammer is second.
2 year old Diesel Stabilzer Ralph Johnstone at 8:46am 09.01.22 At least 10+ years for Biobor JF. Their website contains no shelf life I can find.
Testing coolant pump? Calif. Ted at 8:43am 09.01.22 Couple weeks ago I got an early AM call from a friend, said they started out to Catalina when tachom
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? Don S/V ILLusion at 8:41am 09.01.22 Your first clue is his using a hammer.
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? Mark Maulden at 8:39am 09.01.22 Leave em on the floor and run as fast as you can. I doubt the stainless is a good quality stainless
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? Scott T-Bird at 8:39am 09.01.22 It sounds like a funny story, but the load seems to be so light that I probably wouldn't worry about
Contessa 26 retrieval Canada-USA dlochner at 8:19am 09.01.22 You really don't have many options. Because it is so late in the season, trucking is about it. The c
A/C duct locations Ed.S at 8:16am 09.01.22 Thanks Crusty Ol Salt, (like that name) My unit/return air is located in the salon. so no air is dir
Load on an on mast main halyard clutch? Scott T-Bird at 8:09am 09.01.22 @Richard19068 , I assume your desire is to get the halyard out of the cockpit? I've seen plenty of
Contessa 26 retrieval Canada-USA Epic1969 at 8:00am 09.01.22 Long story short. The location where boat is being stored wants it out by 5/1/23.

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