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Inactive Yanmar won't turn Slimjim at 9:39am 06.05.11 Engines and Propulsion 4/2920 I have a Yanmar 3GM30. Last time it was run was for about 30 minutes, 2 years ago. It was shut dow
Bimini help for 9.2A bugbitten at 8:53am 06.05.11 S2 10/3088 My '80 9.2A lacks both dodger and bimini. I'd like to get a bimini pronto, then add a dodger later.
Boom vang Franky boy at 8:47am 06.05.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1278 Hi, I've owned a Hunter 29.5 for a few years now. Made many repairs and modifications. Putting the
Engine Survey Yanmar 2GM20F. help JDB at 7:01am 06.05.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/4720
Recognize this ship's wheel? (2) Vegas at 5:28am 06.05.11 Ask All Sailors 4/3129 A friend is trying to identify what type and vintage ship this wheel might have come from. It is app
Rig tension Rich (P303) at 5:09am 06.05.11 Ask All Sailors 7/5969 I know there is a lot on this topic but... Is there a general rule of thumb for tensioning a rig?
h23.5 cockpit seats bad_com_pany at 3:07am 06.05.11 Smaller Boats 4/1302 Is it just me or does everybodys cockpit seat storage area fill with water? Have had to remove seats
Some Thanks, Somethings Learned, Some questions geehaw at 11:35pm 06.04.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2435 Well Spent 6 days sailing last week. Had a tremendous time. Seen lots of seals some humpbacks some
Anchor light plug jjsbiggs at 10:26pm 06.04.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2187 My 1984 M25 has a mast light but does not have an anchor light and I would like to add one. Instead
No drip from Shaft Seal lr172 at 9:26pm 06.04.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1535 I acquired an H34 this spring and recently noticed that I am not getting any drips from my prop shaf
Am I over-prop'ed lr172 at 9:23pm 06.04.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2392 My new to me H34 has a 2 blade Maxi-prop. My research indicated the factory recommend pitch (it is
Holding tank - adding new fittings theredboat at 7:35pm 06.04.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/5964 I want to add the ability to hose out my holding tank from the deck. I already have the deck fittin
Fuel line size guidera48 at 6:48pm 06.04.11 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2781 Finishing replacing all the engine hoses, I am at the fuel lines now. I am relocating the racor fuel
What kind of hose? daysailer at 6:18pm 06.04.11 Day Sailers 2/1366 The rubber hose that looks like it has been wrapped in tape that holds the Centerboard Pendant, wher
H34 Standing rig questions Saillife at 5:52pm 06.04.11 Big Boats 9/3043 Hi all, Very embarrassing question about the standing rigging on an '83 hunter 34. I had the mast u
New charger and invertor location simplicity at 4:35pm 06.04.11 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1544 I just purchased an O'Day34 and bought a new Xantrex charger and invertor to upgrade the electrical.
Does anyone know if a camper top for a 23.5 fit a 23 Lorry65 at 4:01pm 06.04.11 Smaller Boats 0/1153 We are looking to put a camper top on our 23' Hunter. Does anyone know if the hatches for the 23 an
Looking at the Center Cockpits! therobesons at 2:47pm 06.04.11 Big Boats 2/1127 Do you know when the first run of the 450 cc was from what year to what year. I think it was like 1
Time to give back, cushion refurb... rochesterdriver at 2:10pm 06.04.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1234 Good day all, I've sucked enough info out of here so it's time to reciprocate. The cushions on my
Help dmoore at 2:10pm 06.04.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/3486 We use Odorlos holding tank treatment but discovered upon arriving we are almost out. Our marina ca

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Lewmar winches on 77 Pearson 26 ChrisHunter at 2:10pm 09.12.22 As this boat is in San Diego, the top of the winches are pretty smooth. I can tell you, they are t
New mast came with wrong base Crazy Dave Condon at 2:01pm 09.12.22 You need the correct base. Sending a privat message
2022 Golden Globe Around the World Race Leeward Rail at 1:57pm 09.12.22 Simon Curwen is currently leading the pack. Here is a full list of entries: https://goldengloberac
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks Crazy Dave Condon at 1:56pm 09.12.22 Disagree about tying into the vertical walls. Experience tells me not a good idea. The original
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida palcuz at 1:43pm 09.12.22 HI, Fair winds and following seas to Guy. Personally, I would not attempt that trip. But I wish h
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida shemandr at 1:41pm 09.12.22 Well Gloucester was home for another sailor whose long voyages in small boats - Howard Blackburn.
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida BarryL at 1:21pm 09.12.22 HI, Fair winds and following seas to Guy. Personally, I would not attempt that trip. But I wish hi
Hatch handles tfox2069 at 1:13pm 09.12.22 This may also be helpful to either ID Lewmar hatches, or rule them out: Hatch & Portlight Identifie
Hatch handles sail sfbay at 1:10pm 09.12.22 Do you know the manufacturer (Lewmar?) and model? Photo? Might start here for a supplier: Replaceme
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida (1) palcuz at 1:01pm 09.12.22 Gloucester breeds 'em strong at heart and strong at will. It's about 10am on Monday and I'm sitti
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida palcuz at 12:56pm 09.12.22 I'm the 52 year old Teenage punk on standby!
Bavaria Rail Tracks - New vs Old rgranger at 12:51pm 09.12.22 Maybe try calling Bavaria and ask them this question.
New mast came with wrong base rgranger at 12:50pm 09.12.22 You should be able to get the correct base right here at the SBO store. I've ordered several spar
GPS recommendation (need Baja maps)? rgranger at 12:39pm 09.12.22 Here are some maps of cellular coverage. Any tower near shore should give you signal out 2-3 miles
Bug screens for Beneteau 38 SherryC at 12:33pm 09.12.22 Yes. The ports are all Lewmar. The screens have actual snaps around the edges.
O'Day 34 Microwave Removal SailingCal21 at 11:57am 09.12.22 I concur, remove the stove top first, then the tray that the stove top is gimbaled to which should e
Thru-Hull for direct flushing the head contemplation... jonelli at 11:48am 09.12.22 The reason I'd argue to leave the thru hull in place, capped off, is so that a future owner can ret
To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles novodka44 at 11:43am 09.12.22 Seems like there are varying opinions. On our H240 the original white plastic boots are crumbling a
Bug screens for Beneteau 38 Davidasailor26 at 11:41am 09.12.22 Which windows? The portholes are probably Lewmar; the screens on the folding cabin top hatches might
Thru-Hull for direct flushing the head contemplation... tfox2069 at 11:31am 09.12.22 Agree with @Parsons logic here. The other thing getting rid of the Y-valve does is prevent a passen

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