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Replacement Boom MBMattheiss at 3:38pm 05.24.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2177 1984 Hunter 22 - boat is new to us. Needed a new mainsail when we bought it. Purchased the new mai
Alarm on Yanmar 2GM Panel Nelsonhow at 3:31pm 05.24.11 Mid-Size Boats 10/5986 The alarm on the panel in the cockpit on my Myanmar 2 GM (B panel I think) used to buzz weakly and f
UK Sails JohnEh at 2:00pm 05.24.11 Big Boats 10/3250 We have a 2004 Hunter 36 with UK Sails. Last week I was sailing the boat to Pensacola, Fl from Madis
Finsh or anti-foul Rightsideup at 1:51pm 05.24.11 Ask All Sailors 5/1867 ladies and gents, As a new sailer, can someone please advise as to which type of paint I need to use
Lessons from 1st spinnaker hoist Kermit at 1:25pm 05.24.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2154 As promised, here are a few things I learned during my first time hoisting my cool new asymmetrical
Changing out spreaders stayare at 1:04pm 05.24.11 Catalina 30 3/1963 Anybody changed from original wooden spreaders to aluminium replacements? It's been suggested to me
non skid pattern Orens at 1:03pm 05.24.11 Bigger Boats 5/2237 I own a 1985 O'day 31, love the boat, but some of it's details as far as finish quality is less than
A Ten Buck Trophy Must Be Won Freedom77 at 12:55pm 05.24.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/970 I posted this on "ask all Sailors" It's lengthy so go to the site. I think you'll enjoy it. :) Fair
A Ten Buck Trophy Must Be Won Freedom77 at 12:39pm 05.24.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2159 From "SMALL WINDS AND LIGHT AIRS" published 1977, in loving memory, By Gilbert W. Buffery, Commodore
Cockpit Seats (3) guidera48 at 12:31pm 05.24.11 The Cherubini Hunters 4/2423 I posted to the owners mods page this item last month but I dont see it yet uploaded. I did find my
Capsize? lokiii at 11:50am 05.24.11 Day Sailers 14/6189 Has anyone here accidentally capsized an H170? And if so, how did it happen? Reason I ask, is I'v
Engine control cable cable-holder (2) zds at 11:47am 05.24.11 Big Boats 11/2633 I'm in the process of replacing my throttle control cable (1986 H34 w/Merriman pedestal) for the sec
Traveller Project Finished (2) joker460 at 11:21am 05.24.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1525 This was one of many projects that I finished over the weekend. I saw this at the Jan. Boat show h
Ready to Launch (4) SailAway1 at 10:34am 05.24.11 Catalina 22 2/1184 After countless hours of work for the last 2 months, I am ready to launch my 1980 C22 this weekend.:
Keep Original or go with double joint toggle in its place? (1) RobertLangdirect at 9:37am 05.24.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1910 This is from my 1978 Pearson 31', hull #14, GOOD TRADE. Her forestay was halyard wrapped and I am n
Christiana River Wilmington DE MLampner at 9:22am 05.24.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2384 I work for a not for profit that annually does an event on the Wilmington DE waterfront. At this yea
ICOM VHF Loran Input shemandr at 8:39am 05.24.11 Ask All Sailors 14/4339 I'm trying to get GPS input from my Raymarine GPS/Charplotter to the VHF radio in order to take adva
Fuel Lines 1993 H33.5 Leaking Jeff at 8:26am 05.24.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1241 I've been waiting 6 months to splash the boat. Yesterday was that big day. Well, the boat was wet fo
Mildew Update KenG at 8:10am 05.24.11 Ask All Sailors 3/2017 For those of you who spent the last few days glued to your computer screen to fund out how my battle
Generator for Hunter 29.5 Tytn at 7:36am 05.24.11 Mid-Size Boats 6/2638 I recently bought a 1995 Hunter 29.5 that had an original diesel generator that was controlled at th

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Anchor Windlass input jmce1587 at 6:34pm 07.26.22 Hi Jerry: I installed a windlass on my H34 which I believe has a similar anchor locker to the H31.
Keel Damage JamesG161 at 6:27pm 07.26.22 look like bad electrolysis what condition are your zincs? Lead Keels are so massive no Zinc can pr
AC Wiring Question tym2 at 6:27pm 07.26.22 So it sounds like I would be better off with a 10 gauge wire for this outlet?
We are back... (1) Gene Neill at 6:14pm 07.26.22 Welcome back!! Speaking of planes, my best friend now owns a Cessna 182. Which is, in many ways, bet
Stopping engine Tally Ho at 6:02pm 07.26.22 I was taught to kill the engine first (fuel cutoff cable) and the turn off the key. I have also don
Keel Damage SEMPERAVANTI41 at 5:48pm 07.26.22 My cast iron keel looked pretty bad when I bought my boat. After sand blasting and primer it looks l
Keel Damage Crusty Ol Salt at 5:29pm 07.26.22 look like bad electrolysis what condition are your zincs? Ditto
How soon is to soon? Scott T-Bird at 5:14pm 07.26.22 I took a brief look at Boat Trader and saw a very attractive offering in Michigan for well under $10
Replace faucet in head tips sailcapt340 at 5:00pm 07.26.22 Looking at the photo, I would pull out (up) the spray nozzle and cut the hose. That will fall out un
Replace faucet in head tips Rick D at 4:59pm 07.26.22 Sorry if I seem dense, but Cut apart from the top? Still not sure what that means. Looking at the
universal m18 alternator bracket upgrade adamv at 4:58pm 07.26.22 I am very glad that you found the answer. Thanks Stu, much appreciated - my 38 year old boat has b
Assistance with Entry to Canada Information Hello Below at 4:28pm 07.26.22
Keel Damage Capt Robbie at 4:05pm 07.26.22 look like bad electrolysis what condition are your zincs?
Stopping engine Paulam at 3:57pm 07.26.22 Thanks - saw someone today at marina - my pull out is a fuel shut off - so shut fuel off then turn k
universal m18 alternator bracket upgrade Stu Jackson at 3:55pm 07.26.22 Ha yeah and to think i asked a sensible question, got a sensible answer and then followed the sensi
universal m18 alternator bracket upgrade jviss at 3:49pm 07.26.22 Those slotted adjusting arms can be frustrating. I finally got a turnbuckle with ball rod ends (?)
Solar for H34 Charlie98117 at 3:21pm 07.26.22
Stopping engine jviss at 3:18pm 07.26.22 Turning Off the key switch while the engine is still running may damage the diodes in the alternato
Replace faucet in head tips smokey73 at 3:15pm 07.26.22 Sorry if I seem dense, but Cut apart from the top? Still not sure what that means. Looking at the
We are back... w4swk at 3:13pm 07.26.22 Yes. And the bow is what you do whenever the Admiral is on deck. Welcome back. -Will Got it! It

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