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Alarm on Yanmar 2GM Panel Nelsonhow at 3:31pm 05.24.11 Mid-Size Boats 10/5989 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 10/3274 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 2/2155 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 3/1970 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 5/2246 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 14/6191 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 2/1186 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 4/1911 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 14/4341 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
1988 Hunter 26.5 owner's Manual tonyh1307 at 7:26am 05.24.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/4992 anyone know where to get an electronic copy of the owner's manual for a 1988 Hunter 26.5 wing keel?

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Opinions requested on engine work (2) higgs at 5:14pm 07.27.22 Here are requested photos. One is of the mixing elbow showing where it rusted through. The other i
Stopping engine Tally Ho at 5:07pm 07.27.22 yes just down loaded wind indicator app - PredictWind.com looks cool didn't ask me for $$ probably
Opinions requested on engine work higgs at 5:05pm 07.27.22 If there was a leak a new flange, gasket, and mixing elbow should fix that.
AC Wiring Question (1) Hayden Watson at 5:00pm 07.27.22 Yeah my wires from shore power plug to main breaker are 12/3. So i should replace that wire with 10
Chainplates for Drogue All U Get at 4:54pm 07.27.22 :huh: Yep, my problem was with the aft wenches.
Chainplates for Drogue kappykaplan at 4:46pm 07.27.22 most use the aft wenches :huh:
Restoring the look of old Lewmar Winches jviss at 4:25pm 07.27.22 Re-chroming has gotten expensive due to environmental regulations, mostly associated with removing t
Opinions requested on engine work dLj at 4:18pm 07.27.22 Some of us would like to see high resolution photos of the bolts that broke. I'd be guessing, but yo
Restoring the look of old Lewmar Winches dmax at 4:16pm 07.27.22 I had my winches rechromed, look like new. I was not able to find anyone that would do small anodiza
Crazy Chicago Mac Race Steve L22188 at 4:15pm 07.27.22 I'd say this was a win-win win. You had fun (maybe not the 20 on the nose!)...you led the race for
Opinions requested on engine work kloudie1 at 4:12pm 07.27.22 I agree, carbon steel bolts , as were the original ones from Yanmar. Use an anti seize goop on the t
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop Davidasailor26 at 4:11pm 07.27.22 Why simple Green? Simple Green is known for crazing acrylic ports and hatches, and can be corrosiv
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop Leeward Rail at 4:10pm 07.27.22 Why simple Green? It eats things. Acrylic Portlights, Aluminum...
Seawater pump for A/C Rick at 4:06pm 07.27.22 I dont want to deny that your pump might be shot BUT.... I used to get the HPF error, but the pump
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop Shadowwalker at 4:05pm 07.27.22 Silicone on wood surfaces will prevent it from ever being refinished properly. Two things NOT ALLO
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop jmczzz at 3:58pm 07.27.22
We are back... w4swk at 3:57pm 07.27.22 Or other people's wives ? Are old guys allowed to be "kept" boy toys ? Hmmmmm.....
Restoring the look of old Lewmar Winches jviss at 3:49pm 07.27.22 Welcome to the forum. Pictures help. jv
Opinions requested on engine work jviss at 3:47pm 07.27.22 normal bolts Really? Why not just find the correct bolt. To use and SAE bolt you'll have to go b
Chainplates for Drogue invictus301 at 3:21pm 07.27.22 mEkL6nneWg4 and manual... One page shows the forces, but most use the aft wenches. Jim... PS:

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