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painting Sailing all day long at 8:28am 07.29.11 Trailer Sailors 7/4235 I'm thinking of repainting my 22ft Laguna Wind rose. I was wondering how many quarts of paint and pr
Solar once again and another question c_witch at 8:10am 07.29.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1910 Hiee all, Ok so what do those of you using solar have to say about Kyocera panels? I am looking a
replacing lines on my h 25.5 jackfromhicksville at 7:46am 07.29.11 Smaller Boats 3/1113 I 'm looking to repace the llines on my H 25.5. Need to know what the different legths are Would l
Engine Oil PaulM317 at 7:40am 07.29.11 Engines and Propulsion 4/2824 I have a Volvo model 2003 (28 hp). Anybody have an opinion on what viscosity of engine oil is best
need an obsolete volvo penta part malama at 7:40am 07.29.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2338 Hi, I am living aboard with my significant other and our engine is currently not running due to what
Need some help on Hunter 22 vs Hunter 23 drumbeater at 7:17am 07.29.11 Smaller Boats 8/2012 I have a 1982 22' Hunter. The cushions are missing and I need to make some templates for new cushion
Odor when flushing Dave Robinson20509 at 5:38am 07.29.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 23/9587 Hi Peggy, I'm a faithful user of KO. However, every time either head is flushed, the odor id obn
Running on it's side 26.5 hunter at 5:28am 07.29.11 Smaller Boats 13/1752 Hi, We just picked up our 26.5 hunter. We love this boat, my only concern is she goes over to the
Vision 36 Sails ISFISSY at 5:26am 07.29.11 Big Boats 4/1240 :doh:Would it be advisable to increase the size of the original small headsail provided by Hunter (I
Yo Phil! Deadline at 4:52am 07.29.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1185 Yesterday and a few weeks ago I posted a message about poor-man's autohelm. It never appeared. What'
260 Winches yachtsman at 3:33am 07.29.11 Smaller Boats 17/4006 My 260 is fitted with Lewmar's. Is there a self tailing adaption available for these little fellows
alternator sizing Mark Maulden at 10:31pm 07.28.11 Ask All Sailors 17/4425 I have an older Volvo MD17C with the original alternator (35a). I'd like to upgrade to higher capac
Trailer scares the he#@ out of me! Texsail at 8:31pm 07.28.11 Trailer Sailors 22/11525 First post and yes I have searched extensively for the answer. I just bought my first sailbaot Hunte
plates sliding (1) paulj at 7:12pm 07.28.11 Catalina 310 5/1788 Ray About 4 years ago, you talked about sliding plates on the cockpit table....:yeah: Come up wit
Need Some Information on A Mac 25 Fred Villiard at 5:34pm 07.28.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1664 I'm completely rebuilding an 84 Mac 25, was hoping to get it finished last winter, but the fall weat
Setting Spreader Tips? Cool Beans at 5:18pm 07.28.11 Ask All Sailors 15/7810 With as much info as is on the net, I swear sometimes it is completely useless. . . New rigging, I
Need vintage Hunter 25.5 parts popman at 3:47pm 07.28.11 Smaller Boats 7/3602 Hi, I just bought a Hunter 255 1985 and need to fix a few things and am having trouble finding them.
Sail Repair ????? Punta Gorda seadaddler at 11:41am 07.28.11 Ask All Sailors 4/3565 Hi yes the boat is on the hard and my Jib is needing repair,the stitching has come off on some parts
Inboard Diesel Installation sunshinemartini at 9:37am 07.28.11 Ask An Oday Owner 8/5995 Interested in installing a 15hp diesel into an Oday 25. Boat is not currently equipped with an inboa
Rudder rigging? (2) alcyone at 9:11am 07.28.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2332 Looks a bit diff then other posts I've seen... pic attached. There is a small line attached near the

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It's groundhog day Justin_NSA at 5:47am 10.04.22 My Hunter is 30+ years old and the latches work fine.
Protecting Gel Coat from Towing Straps Crazy Dave Condon at 5:39am 10.04.22 If strap lies against the hull, 3-4 turns is recommended.
Wobbly Fixed Keel SailingLoto at 5:26am 10.04.22 Welp..the boat sold to a guy who didnt require an inspection of the bottom. The boat was super cle
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping dlochner at 5:13am 10.04.22 Dave, do you have any photos of your installation? I'm curious. Tks. Sorry I don't. There was s
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping kappykaplan at 5:06am 10.04.22 The Whale pump has been installed on Second Star for about 5 years with no problems. Dave, do you
Jacking Hunter 20 off trailer kappykaplan at 4:52am 10.04.22 trailor Hmmm . . . Trailor Sailor or Trailer Sailor? :huh: :stir:
Protecting Gel Coat from Towing Straps rgranger at 4:40am 10.04.22 One of the causes of abrasion is the fact that the strap starts to vibrate and slap when going 60 mp
Jacking Hunter 20 off trailer rgranger at 4:37am 10.04.22 Thank you! What is Cold Galvanizing compound? Should I pick some up? It is a spray paint with zinc
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping dlochner at 4:31am 10.04.22 By design, a Rule bilge pump is (normally) a centrifugal pump. Cheap to buy, but their useful real-
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping kappykaplan at 3:08am 10.04.22 long-produced model Jabsco 37202-0000. I'll keep this in mind for the next time I have to replace
Floor Separated From Dinghy - Inflatible Kings Gambit at 10:03pm 10.03.22 Perhaps try Stabond U-148 two-part adhesive. Good for PVC or Hypalon. I used it to repair a blown se
suggestions to try for : my brand new New Yanmar 1 Gm10 which won't start. ? Stu Jackson at 9:09pm 10.03.22 Thanks so much for that wonderful summary. Good hear you got her goin'. :beer::beer::beer:
Rebedding Catalina 310 Starboard Gate Stanchion - No way to reach bolts as it is behind galley cabinets - Deck plate mount? Stu Jackson at 8:47pm 10.03.22 Glad to hear Catalina's reply was in agreement with my suggestion. Good confirmation and thanks fo
Replace standing rigging H49 sail sfbay at 8:40pm 10.03.22 Have Rogue Rigging in Berkeley inspect it. Just did that and my 2005 was found to be in new conditio
Floor Separated From Dinghy - Inflatible Rich Stidger at 8:33pm 10.03.22 There are predominately two materials that are used to construct a dinghy. PVC or Hypalon. I am a
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping FastOlson at 8:20pm 10.03.22 @capta , they are both standard Rule pumps and not centrifugal. By design, a Rule bilge pump is
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! CarlN at 8:12pm 10.03.22
Replace standing rigging H49 artboas at 8:10pm 10.03.22 Not meaning to stir up jealousy, but sitting here on Lake Ontario.. my standing rigging will last lo
It's groundhog day (1) artboas at 7:58pm 10.03.22
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Ward H at 7:48pm 10.03.22 My concern would be with what you are proposing if there is anyway on updating the software to all

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