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Wake up Call Roger Long at 6:13pm 12.20.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/4624 I went to use my head and was shocked to find it filled with water nearly to the brim. I'd left the
Raymarine ST4000 install (1) bcollis at 5:09pm 12.20.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2854 This winter I plan on installing a Raymarine ST4000 autopilot on my 88 Hunter 30. I have the power c
Stability SeamanLou at 4:44pm 12.20.11 Ask All Sailors 12/4298 Does anyone know the righting moment (30deg heel) of a Venture 22 (no water ballast, keel down) or t
Everytrail, GPS tracking added to a google map. RECESS at 4:04pm 12.20.11 Ask All Sailors 8/4547 An Oday owner on the Oday forum suggested this app to me. It uses your Android or iPhone gps to reco
refashioning a companionway step for my pre-83 cdavis0627 at 4:00pm 12.20.11 Catalina 22 6/2683 Due to water damage (from above, not below, thankfully), I have a need to replace the squared-off-U-
Bottom work Balboa22 at 3:24pm 12.20.11 Balboa 1/1800 Working on getting the bottom cleaned and will have to paint it as the previous cleaning job gouged
You're up next Peggie! 25yearslater at 2:58pm 12.20.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2266 Hi Peggy. The next phase of my recycling project is the head. I am looking at the Porta Potti 365
Owners Manual andy2518 at 2:53pm 12.20.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1426 Hello, I've purchased a 1987 Hunter 34 and would like to buy/get an owner's manual for it. Does an
Trident 101 vs. Shields 101 Maine Sail at 2:40pm 12.20.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/9484 Peggy, What is the measurable difference between the Trident 101 and the Shields 101? One of my dis
Yet another thread regarding outboard sizing CPseudonym at 1:54pm 12.20.11 Engines and Propulsion 12/7198 I have searched the forum with mixed results. I recently acquired an O'Day 20, the previous owner
Webasto Installation deckboyscott at 12:53pm 12.20.11 Big Boats 0/858 Any Hunter Legend 37.5 owners with diesel heat installed on their boats? Curious as to unit location
Transporting Oday 23: Land or sea? Herco Dunlop at 12:38pm 12.20.11 Ask An Oday Owner 19/4414 I want to transport my 1978 Oday 23 from NY to Florida. What is the best way? By ICW or I-95? Doe
Rudder Play - How much is normal? Walter Perkins at 12:21pm 12.20.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/6282 I have a 2002 Beneteau 331. Last year my wife who is normally at the helm when we are leaving or co
Gangplanks emgersh at 10:19am 12.20.11 Mid-Size Boats 16/5442 M looking to build a gangplank to assist my wife, mother and any other guests who have difficulty bo
Masthead/Fractional question traveljunkies at 10:19am 12.20.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 23/3289 I got a 1983 Mac25 from my dad before he died. It needed a lot of work to get her ready to get on th
How to swap out throttle cable: Yanmar 2GM20 w/ Edison Ped. Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 9:59am 12.20.11 Ask All Sailors 6/4994 It's time to swap out our throttle cable and wondering if anyone has any insights as to how and wher
98 H340 Masthead sheaves (3) tedt at 7:45am 12.20.11 Big Boats 1/1016 Called Hunter yesterday to enquire about the correct sheaves for my boat. Was told that they no long
Need a 3 Rub Rail Rigid Holder Small White. teacherspet at 7:44am 12.20.11 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1528 I need only a 3 foot section #3 Rub Rail Rigid Holder Small - White. My wife accidentally threw what
Barient 10p Winch Locking up jdratlif at 5:57am 12.20.11 Ask An Oday Owner 8/3928 I have Barient 10p winches on my O'day 25. At the beginning of the season I had a problem with one o
stove safety? joes new addiction at 5:21am 12.20.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2518 The work on my PT 1/4 is comming along nicely. The hull and deck is all sanded (ready for the warm w

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Rodkicker boom mount adjustment PaulK at 1:07pm 08.08.22 If dogging down the screws works, you're fine. If it doesn't, you're not. Drilling a couple of hole
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kloudie1 at 1:06pm 08.08.22 Sorry to hear, John. I was hoping that your "klunk" was a not-expensive kind but as you post more in
Air conditioning thermostat issue Banooma at 12:46pm 08.08.22 Thanks all. I'm sure the AC was doing it's job, but continually fighting the sun and heat and absen
Rebuild Perkins Diesel redlegmsg66 at 11:51am 08.08.22 Which Perkins is in the Boat. If it is a 4.107 or 4.108, Buy the boat. Repower with a brand new Be
squeaking on mast connection jssailem at 11:50am 08.08.22 :plus: Nice trick with the Polypropylene washer.
Have you seen a "Shelf Cloud"? JRacer at 11:48am 08.08.22 Often seen in KS, Toto.
Rebuild Perkins Diesel jssailem at 11:48am 08.08.22 Which Perkins is in the Boat. If it is a 4.107 or 4.108, Buy the boat. Repower with a brand new Bet
Adding solar and a BIG inverter heritage at 11:44am 08.08.22 https://www.bluesea.com/products/2127/MaxiBus_250A_BusBar_-_Four_5_16in-18_Studs. I would attach a
Rebuild Perkins Diesel redlegmsg66 at 11:41am 08.08.22 Would you be able to work under the engine to access the piston connecting rods and the crank shaft
Rebuild Perkins Diesel redlegmsg66 at 11:39am 08.08.22 Hours are unknown, engine is 40 years old however it does run very good. Long term intent is to reti
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 11:32am 08.08.22 You go for it Kappy. My sailing skill are rusting like the metal of my seized engine. Maybe faster.
Two Things Hunter 49 Georgedoyle at 11:23am 08.08.22 The batteries were fine. The solar was charging during the day. We have the ARS-5 controller. I didn
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 11:20am 08.08.22 tale of woe. Well-written, John. Sorry to hear of your woes. No comparison, but I finally got my
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't JamesG161 at 11:07am 08.08.22 John and I have been discussing this for a while and moved it out of the Vacuum Gauge link. I have
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 10:51am 08.08.22 Good query Ralph. From the valve adjustment, to the time I completed the fuel line replacement the e
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't rgranger at 10:41am 08.08.22 Well it is not my money so do what you want but I want my next cruising sailboat to have an electri
Have you seen a "Shelf Cloud"? Will Gilmore at 10:39am 08.08.22 "Ensign, bring me my brown pants!" -Will
Shore pwr plugs tfox2069 at 10:34am 08.08.22 Pro tip for those that decide to go the Smart Plug route: Make up a pigtail with the boat side havi
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Ralph Johnstone at 10:30am 08.08.22 Looking on the bright side, your writing skills are excellent :clap: ! Do I understand you correctl
Have you seen a "Shelf Cloud"? Roland5048 at 10:21am 08.08.22 uuuuuhhhh Time to reef the sails! Yeah, right after I change my britches. :yikes:

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