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Need a throttle cable Justin_NSA at 7:07pm 08.29.22 Mid-Size Boats 3/600 For my 1991 30T. SBO shows one but the picture is too blurry to check the fittings. Control cable, 1
Testing coolant pump? CowboyWay at 7:00pm 08.29.22 Catalina 310 20/3405 How do you go about confirming that the coolant pump on the Universal MX25 engine is working correct
Tiller for hunter 23 farrapona at 3:59pm 08.29.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/856
Boat lift ingramsail at 2:46pm 08.29.22 Smaller Boats 2/835 Need help, tried to pull the 1996 26 hunter today. Using the center lift with two straps on a H bar.
Mast lights kclancy at 2:18pm 08.29.22 Catalina 22 11/1761 Hey gang - I'm having trouble with the anchor and steaming/deck lights and looking for suggestions a
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? ConceptKreator at 10:36am 08.29.22 Engines and Propulsion 11/1733 So,a bit of background. I recently bought a sailboat and she came with a Volvo Penta MD7A. The guy I
Cleaning the hull NYSail at 10:26am 08.29.22 Ask All Sailors 17/2166
Groco HF repair parts jibes138 at 9:16am 08.29.22 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1326 Peggie, thanks for all you do here and the many years of great advice. I have a Groco HF on my O'Day
Beneteau 323 holding tank - is it full?? (1) nitrogenase at 7:25am 08.29.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2300 Hello all, when sailing/anchoring with family, I find it anxiety-inducing to monitor the holding tan
Back to the Moon, Sailing in a Vacuum JamesG161 at 7:22am 08.29.22 Sails Call Lounge 40/6650 Artemis , twin sister to Apollo and Goddess of the Moon, is about to begin the trip back to the Moon
GPS Antenna Removal H49 Boiler at 11:15pm 08.28.22 Big Boats 13/1781 How is the GPS Antenna by the portside helm attached?
Engine Kill lever on Catalina 30 Trinity 2022 at 10:14pm 08.28.22 Ask All Sailors 5/1270 I own a 1986 Catalina 30 just Since July. The kill engine Lever just became difficult to push down a
Captiva 240 Sam20896 at 7:16pm 08.28.22 Trailer Sailors 6/2498 I am in the process of refitting a 1986 Captiva 240 and would like to connect with other owners to s
Why do we bother rant Don S/V ILLusion at 3:49pm 08.28.22 Ask All Sailors 40/4992 I apologize in advance if this offends anyone. Its ungracious, impolite and ignorant to not respond
ODay 322 or 302 - Replace wire in mast while standing? Tin Kicker at 1:02pm 08.28.22 Bigger Boats 9/1752 Anybody pulled a new wire through a standing mast? Went to replace the anchor light and found rough
Hunter 30 and prop walk FigBug at 12:39pm 08.28.22 Mid-Size Boats 24/4094 Just got a 1981 Hunter 30 and really struggling with the prop walk. Compared to the 1976 Catalina 30
Bimini lisama2 at 12:12pm 08.28.22 Catalina 22 2/974
No More Hot Feet (3) Georgedoyle at 10:40am 08.28.22 Big Boats 10/1539 After a summer with our new SeaDeck inserts, we can give them a thumbs up. They are nice looking, th
Hot water heater GreenSailor2 at 9:48am 08.28.22 Catalina 310 8/2289 Where is the hot water heater on the Cat 310 and what size is it?
Practice?? Don Guillette at 6:52am 08.28.22 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 18/4411 I really don't know where to start with this topic. Two young couples from FL purchased a boat toget

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Furling line Q's (1) Bobalong at 1:56pm 07.22.25 An image of dyneema loop guiding the black furling line around the stanchion.
Its funny Friday! SFS at 1:49pm 07.22.25 I've been standin' on a corner in Winslow Arizona. I've also been from Tucson to Tucumcari, Tehachap
New LFP House Battery pgandw at 1:43pm 07.22.25 Thanks Dave, I did charge them independently before I took them out to the boat. But I will try
Routing jib sheets aft Bobalong at 1:32pm 07.22.25 I'm sure someone mentioned the advantage of running two jib sheets per side. One outside the stays f
Seacock Quality... Replace?--Currently on the hard. (5) testingthewaters91 at 1:28pm 07.22.25
New LFP House Battery dlochner at 1:17pm 07.22.25 I guess I know what you get for $139. A great learning experience. :beer:
Furling line Q's fred1diver at 1:15pm 07.22.25 I orginally had fairlead blocks. When the rollers wore out, I replaced them. But the lines occasion
Legend 240 polars Crazy Dave Condon at 1:07pm 07.22.25 See responses received is all hunters. Thank you @dlochner
New LFP House Battery Tally Ho at 1:05pm 07.22.25 The batteries should be charged independently before being placed in service and after winter stora
Any good Hunter 260 dinghy options to mount dinghy, davits, bar, frame?? Maybe have bimini frame behind OUTBOARD and have hanging ropes for dinghy? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:01pm 07.22.25 The mast crutch is not recommended as it is two Parts that slide extending that mast crutch. Adding
New LFP House Battery dlochner at 12:58pm 07.22.25 A little confusing but I will separate the 2 batteries and charge them separately for a few days to
Furling line Q's Bobalong at 12:20pm 07.22.25 I orginally had fairlead blocks. When the rollers wore out, I replaced them. But the lines occasiona
Mainsheet blocks Bobalong at 12:11pm 07.22.25 I had that problem on a different boat. Two single blocks. Drove me nuts. Turned out to be tightenin
Hunter 38 one and only piece of exterior wood gfrazzle at 11:52am 07.22.25 Ditto on the Starboard! I used white- looks good, lasts along time!
New LFP House Battery Tally Ho at 11:48am 07.22.25 Greg On the RV forums I subscribe to, several campers with 2 LiTime batteries were experiencing sim
New LFP House Battery Tally Ho at 11:38am 07.22.25
Hunter 38 one and only piece of exterior wood Don S/V ILLusion at 10:37am 07.22.25 Of all the exterior wood on boats, I would think something under the dodger would weather the least
Hunter 38 one and only piece of exterior wood quadrille38 at 10:32am 07.22.25
Reduced size table mhessick at 10:15am 07.22.25 I commented in another post but I ended up using an 18" x 24" cutting board I got off amazon. I bou
Hunter Legend 240 polar settings Gypsy Legend at 9:48am 07.22.25 Thanks for that, sounds a sensible approach

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