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Yanmar air filter Bob 04 H260 at 4:51am 03.17.12 Big Boats 8/4917 I took my air filter and washed it out yesterday. It did not appear to have been oiled, was quite dr
Does Anyone Race their H15/H146? (5) esterhazyinoz at 4:23am 03.17.12 Day Sailers 0/1108 I have been so impressed with the sailing ability of my H15 lately I am actually considering rejoini
Navigation software mmsaws at 1:52am 03.17.12 Ask All Sailors 14/5097 I'm interrested in hearing from anyone who may be using and Ipad or Android based tablet for chart p
1985 Pearson 303 Wanted jrezab at 1:39am 03.17.12 Pearson 0/1105 I am lookinjg to buy a 1985 or 1986 Pearson 303 that is located in Eastern North Carolina. If you a
Do I have a Cherubini Hunter? SamNelson at 9:31pm 03.16.12 The Cherubini Hunters 11/8060 I just purchased a 1981 Hunter 27 "fixer-upper". From my research I feel that I have a "Cherubini Hu
10HP or 8HP puflinger at 9:18pm 03.16.12 Smaller Boats 16/5934 Hi everybody, I am new to both this site, and a new Catalina 25 owner. I have a very simple questio
A Little More of.... (1) Sumner at 9:10pm 03.16.12 Destinations 5/4267 http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/FL-spring-2011/04-25-26-15-Shell%20to%20Tavenier.jpg ...las
1975 S2 8.0: Bolt deflection in cabin bulkhead? (1) bstowers at 9:08pm 03.16.12 S2 3/2097 1975 S2 8.0A: Bolt deflection in cabin bulkhead? Hey, I'm a fairly novice sailor (right at a year n
A Little More of.... (1) Sumner at 9:08pm 03.16.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1560 http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/FL-spring-2011/04-25-26-15-Shell%20to%20Tavenier.jpg ...las
Our new port for 2012 c_witch at 8:56pm 03.16.12 Trailer Sailors 4/1877 Hiee all, Well here is a google map link to our new port here in Nova Scotia. Its a tiny yacht cl
Mac 26 C Upwind performance sumbreeze at 8:50pm 03.16.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2142 I have been racing my Mac 26 C against Precision 23s, Catalina 25s, Hunter water ballast boats, O'Da
Fluxgate Compass Bermuda Breeze at 7:43pm 03.16.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1099 Would anyone know the location of the fluxgate compass on a 05 Hunter 41 AC?
fuel vent overflow james2034 at 5:47pm 03.16.12 Big Boats 3/1347 A new problem has just developed. When I refuel my '95 Hunter 35.5, as it fills, fuel starts leakin
Where's The Best Place To Buy Yanmar Parts Joe Mullee at 5:23pm 03.16.12 Ask All Sailors 8/4040 I need to replace a few spare parts for the engine inventory. Specifically a water pump belt and two
Purchasing an Oday 30 Foundryman at 5:19pm 03.16.12 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1618 We are looking at an Oday 30 1983 that seems in relatively good shape. No leaks, good bright work,
Long distance towing - any advise? GreatLakesFlagbearer at 4:52pm 03.16.12 Ask All Sailors 23/5275 As my husband nears retirement (14 days, but who's counting) we are working on the plans for the dri
New Shrouds teacherspet at 4:32pm 03.16.12 Day Sailers 6/1789 After my unfortunate de-masting in October, I was finally able to get my boat back in the water. How
keel bolt leak? RNC725 at 3:45pm 03.16.12 Smaller Boats 5/2061 we have gallons of water coming in during the day, almost overflowing the bilge, we did repair our p
Best refinish method for teak Technodad at 3:07pm 03.16.12 Ask An Oday Owner 19/8501 I have got a lot of my teak wood removed from the inside of my 23 so that I can install the new hull
I'm official: Boat shows up on google earth... (3) kpgraci at 2:30pm 03.16.12 Ask All Sailors 11/2175 Google earth updated my area and now my boat shows up... Come on, you've done the same thing with

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Why do we bother rant mermike at 12:58pm 08.29.22 I contribute because it helps ME learn. I figure I'd better know what I'm talking about so I don't g
Cleaning the hull shemandr at 12:53pm 08.29.22 On tannin stains I've used Oxalic acid successfully. Very little scrubbing. May have environmental
Help me... I don't have time to search, and I have some questions !!!! Thaniel at 12:50pm 08.29.22 That assumes the new question is exactly the same. Often there are so many variables involved that
Practice?? tfox2069 at 12:48pm 08.29.22 I think if we break this down simply its really about knowing how to trim sails to be the most effic
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:47pm 08.29.22 After looking again and again at photos #8 and #10, I am convinced that your only problem shown in t
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting nmanoilov at 12:26pm 08.29.22 yeah, almost there. I'm working on finishing that rudder mount hole. Almost there, so I'll share som
Cleaning the hull Parsons at 12:24pm 08.29.22 Tannins and metals (iron, for example) react well to acids, so I'd pick Marykate On-and-Off, availab
Engine Kill lever on Catalina 30 LloydB at 12:13pm 08.29.22 While we're here I'd like to ask maybe a silly question but but I don't know the answer and I am cur
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks robm at 12:11pm 08.29.22 Now somebody showed some respect for backing plates. Could you please add a little detail to the a
Cleaning the hull Sailor Sue at 12:01pm 08.29.22 We've had good luck removing tannin stains from the ICW using a hydrochloric based toilet bowl clean
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks Ralph Johnstone at 11:54am 08.29.22 I'm ~90% confident about this since I couldn't reach the plate for a scratch / poke test yesterday
Practice?? Castle Parker at 11:34am 08.29.22 However, as a mentor in several capacities, there are no 'Stupid Questions.' If ya don't know, ask,
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? DeniseO30 at 11:28am 08.29.22 May be worth reading https://boatdiesel.com/Forums/Search/Volvo-MD7-MD11-MD17-Forum-piston-ring-stuc
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? DeniseO30 at 11:26am 08.29.22 The MD 7A is a pretty old engine I don't know if you can get parts for it but yes, taking the injec
Cleaning the hull Roland5048 at 11:26am 08.29.22 Money Just remember to use paper money. It will cost you more but won't scratch the hull like coi
Hunter 30 and prop walk Roland5048 at 11:20am 08.29.22 The Catalina had the motor mounted much further forward so I guess less angle on the prop shaft and
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? JamesG161 at 11:15am 08.29.22 Open each injector and pour in some Brake fluid to each Cylinder. Wait a week to see if you can ha
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting stickinthemud57 at 11:09am 08.29.22 NIce work. Now get out on the water and enjoy that dandy little boat!
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? Richard19068 at 11:06am 08.29.22 is there anyway to know if the engine is frozen... I don't know the engine but can you put a wr
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting (4) nmanoilov at 11:01am 08.29.22 After cracks were made in a "v" shape with the dremel tool and filled with Plexus MA310 glue, I've u

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