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engine zincs fiestaMojo at 12:26pm 06.11.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/2578 I have a Yanmar 2GM20F in my boat - are there zincs I need to change? if so, where are they located?
split backstay adjuster AADIVER at 12:04pm 06.11.11 Catalina 30 8/3784 The 3/16" Split Backstay Adjuster on page 948 of West Marine's 2011 catalogue is listed for $59.99.
Ericson 26 Daysailor mangosnrum at 11:48am 06.11.11 Other Sailboats 0/1573 I recently purchased a 1969 Ericson 26 Daysailor, rigid keel and manual swing rudder. The hull is in
Need a Volvo hour meter Celtic Princess at 10:48am 06.11.11 Big Boats 2/1526 I have a 1997 Hunter 40.5 that is equipped with a Volvo MD22 50hp Diesel. the hour meter, which is b
ElectroScan Install lnikl at 10:21am 06.11.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/7112 So after contemplating getting rid of my old lectrasan (20-30 years old) and replacing with a holdin
Freshwater Plumbing Leak jimtidwell at 9:09am 06.11.11 Catalina 310 10/2772 I filled the water tank, and when I turned on the pump, it didn't shut off as quickly as usual. Upo
Manual for a Horizon Depth Guage MLampner at 8:31am 06.11.11 The Cherubini Hunters 0/1073 Islander has a standard 5 inch round depth gauge with the Horizon brand on it. It is a digital displ
1992 Passage 42 measurements Tully.J at 8:28am 06.11.11 Big Boats 12/2645 Hello fellow sailors . Im getting a new genset ready for my next boat, a 1992 Passage 42 . If someo
The Old and the New (1) Roger Long at 8:24am 06.11.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 2/2388 The old and the new, the eternal cycle of life. Also, the first new production boat I ever purchas
steering retrofit question semicrazy59 at 8:14am 06.11.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1964 We bought a 1988 26D last year with tiller steering. I was wondering it it could be converted to a
Hunter 33.5 inspection areas JudeHey at 7:31am 06.11.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1225 I'm planning to go look at a 1989 Hunter 33.5 for possible purchase. Are there any specific areas I
Battery Charge State FourPoints at 6:48am 06.11.11 Musings With Maine Sail 9/6355 I installed the Ganz 12w solar panel (http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1\|328\|49497\|1471367'
Foresail UV Strip Dubai at 6:24am 06.11.11 Mid-Size Boats 3/1801 My Hunter 326 doesn't appear have a UV strip, hence when the sail is furled there is a portion of sa
Stern rail for bristol 24 StillFloat at 6:15am 06.11.11 Parts Search 2/3609 Looking for stern rail for Bristol 24. If anyone has any info, please drop me a line. Thank you, -s
Grounding Cable (1) Dubai at 6:12am 06.11.11 Mid-Size Boats 12/2189 I have attempted to attach a photo to this post. Hope it works. Boat is a Hunter 326 2003 model.
Bow Cleat Bolts Breaking hunter240 at 5:45am 06.11.11 Smaller Boats 6/2255 Anybody on the 240 or 260 have problems with the bow cleat bolts braking? Has it happen twice now.
Tachometer The chief at 5:09am 06.11.11 Catalina 30 3/1625 Two seasons ago I had my alternator replaced. I went from the standard 55 AMP Motorola to a 70 AMP L
Shaft Alignment The chief at 4:52am 06.11.11 Catalina 30 2/1877 Last season I had a terrible vibration at almost all RPM's and speeds. I tried to get a mechanic to
Finally back in the water (3) Jimboyyy at 4:04am 06.11.11 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1138 After a month ...ok 3 weeks and 2 days on the hard Dragon Fly has been returned to the lake. I can'
Tack Tick Race Master Ducati at 3:16am 06.11.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2438 Our boat came equipped with some toys including a mast mounted Tack Tick Race Master. I'm no physics

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Wooden sliding hatch door sail sfbay at 8:48am 06.17.22 Do an internet search on "builing sailboat comapnionway doors" and find videos on how to fabricate t
1994 33.5 Recessed Hood Furling system rubbing jssailem at 8:30am 06.17.22 tightened the headsail halyard to keep the furler assembly as straight as possible This is a good
Wire Size Justin_NSA at 8:24am 06.17.22 I keep a spool of 16ga and a spool of 10ga on board. Circuits with trivial current (lights, fans,
Wire Size JBP-PA at 8:20am 06.17.22 I keep a spool of 16ga and a spool of 10ga on board. Circuits with trivial current (lights, fans, e
Stays/Shrouds Too Short Fix jssailem at 8:20am 06.17.22 masts have always been taken down and raised while the boat is on stands. when on the hard, had a
Stays/Shrouds Too Short Fix Scott T-Bird at 8:13am 06.17.22 Did they have her on jacks? Maybe the problem was with the way the yard uses their jacks. If the
O'Day. 40- reefing setup? DonEvans at 8:11am 06.17.22 Hi LouisMK, trust your ODay 40 is sailing smooth. I'm replacing the reefing lines on my 40. Did you
Stays/Shrouds Too Short Fix Scott T-Bird at 8:11am 06.17.22 Hi, So I assume the boat was on land when the rig was set? That seems strange to me. I've always s
Stays/Shrouds Too Short Fix BarryL at 7:55am 06.17.22 Hi, So I assume the boat was on land when the rig was set? That seems strange to me. I've always se
Vented Hatch Covers tfox2069 at 7:33am 06.17.22 I have a water proof cover that covers front hatch and goes forward of hatch about 2 or 3 feet whic
Stays/Shrouds Too Short Fix Sandy Stone at 7:11am 06.17.22 I have seen more than one hull dished in due to over-enthusistic application of the jackstands. AFA
Datamarine Instruments terry_buda at 7:05am 06.17.22 I had a superb experience with DMI although it was quite some time ago. Mike, dig deeper, don't ju
Grand Traverse Bay tips! Scott T-Bird at 6:25am 06.17.22 If you go to Bowers Harbor be sure to stop in at the Boathouse ... see all the scenes from the Josh
1994 33.5 Recessed Hood Furling system rubbing dsalvail at 6:12am 06.17.22 My 1989 Hunter 33.5 had the same problem a couple of years ago. Exactly the same positioning, rubbin
Yamaha Outboard Cooling Problem Brian D at 6:09am 06.17.22 Flush after each use when in salt water (I know, had the same issue with lack of cooling water flow)
Stays/Shrouds Too Short Fix Plymouth Sailor at 5:43am 06.17.22 Did they have her on jacks? Maybe the problem was with the way the yard uses their jacks. If the
Installed new batteries, engine still won't start kloudie1 at 5:18am 06.17.22 As Roy says, the wiring multi connectors is a prime suspect as well as the green fuse holder Sailcap
Installed new batteries, engine still won't start sailme88 at 5:09am 06.17.22 New batteries shouldn't need charging... If they did, something is wrong.. Batteries will always eq
Installed new batteries, engine still won't start RoyS at 4:59am 06.17.22 Check wiring between starter button and starter solenoid. Common problem of poor connections within
Installed new batteries, engine still won't start SycloneDriver at 4:41am 06.17.22 How many batteries does that Hunter have? The previous owner of my boat replaced the house batterie

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