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Where to install bow thruster on Oceanis 411? pulrich at 1:05am 02.27.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/4891 yes, I know, I should have it installed at the bow :-) however the thing is that a bow thruster s
Rewiring my mast- got questions! capejt at 10:35pm 02.26.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2124 One of my Winter/Spring projects is to rewire my mast for instruments and lights. I've seen here (at
White smoke in exhaust-Yanmar diesel Endurance2010 at 10:06pm 02.26.11 Big Boats 14/30195 Is white smoke a bad thing? I have a 1983 Hunter '34 with a Yanmar diesel. At low rpm under load I
Correct location for steamimg light/mast light jrale at 9:20pm 02.26.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 50/14630 Dear Macgregor Owners, Exactly where should a steaming light/mast light be installed on a 25 ft Macg
EPRIB battery replacement rfrye1 at 9:11pm 02.26.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2815 My EPRIB battery expired about 6-8 months ago. Does anyone know of a reasonable source? I got a quot
New Furling Genoa allantodd at 7:36pm 02.26.11 Catalina 22 3/1580 Anyone who knows for sure please tell me what side of boat do I place furling line, rollers, cleat e
H41 Sails at Anchor mlcraddock at 7:12pm 02.26.11 Big Boats 15/2902 I have a 2005 H41. We sail in the Pacific NW and anchor frequently. The H41 tends to sail or yaw a
want to install lazy jacks RAC at 6:25pm 02.26.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1539 I am planning to install my own version of adjustable ez jacks. some one on an earlier thread sugg
Hunter 23 Bow Einch Eye Problem (1) carboman at 5:32pm 02.26.11 Smaller Boats 2/1467 Hunter 23 Bow Winch Eye Problem I noticed the bow winch eye was loose, so I took it off and tempora
New Hunter 23.5 Owner With Questions chris8541 at 4:13pm 02.26.11 Smaller Boats 11/6460 Greetings! I recently purchased a 1995 Hunter 23.5 and need help with some questions. I am a compl
How to burnish antifouling gghost at 3:19pm 02.26.11 Ask All Sailors 4/10102 I've been using VC 17 for years and love the way it goes on smooth and thin with a low nap foam roll
Weight of Factory original trailer for Mac 26D Jim Mac at 3:11pm 02.26.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/7090 I've been asked the towing weight for my 26D and trailer. Does anyone have the answer? Thanks
FCC 605 and 159 miguelgdelrey at 2:50pm 02.26.11 Big Boats 3/4086 Hello! I am trying to obtain an FCC Ship Radio Station LIcense. Has anyone done this? I have a
Edge Guard for inside edge of companionway H-33.5 navigator97 at 1:50pm 02.26.11 Mid-Size Boats 3/1776 I have been looking for something to use as an edge guard on the inside edge of the companionway - t
Reduction in sail area - 2nd reef in Chris Connor at 12:54pm 02.26.11 Catalina 310 2/1948 Helllo All: Just wondering if anyone knows offhand what the reduction in sail area is when the fac
Swim platform marinecon at 12:20pm 02.26.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2412 I have a hunter cutter 37c I was wondering if anyone has ever seen a way to mount a small swim platf
ODay 25 Maximum Heel sllzurich at 11:20am 02.26.11 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1979 What is the maximum heel for a 76 ODay 25? Does the rudder come out of the water and it automatical
Storm Jib for C310 Chris Connor at 11:13am 02.26.11 Catalina 310 6/2581 Hello Everyone: I am preparing to have my C310 inspected in May by a Royal Yachting Association (R
Spring Fever,Bearing questions DAVA390 at 9:34am 02.26.11 Trailer Sailors 17/5633 Today, no rain,snow gone,temps high 40`s, I am going crazy, have to do SOMETHING on the boat. I don`
Lake Erie anti-fouling? Ed Schenck at 6:08am 02.26.11 Ask All Sailors 11/2804 For eight years on Lake Erie every spring I would add a coat of hard modified-epoxy anti-fouling, us

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Persistent air in Fuel - yanmar 3GMD jssailem at 6:26pm 07.02.22 I know you started checking the lines at the tank. Could the dip tube in the tank have a loose fitti
Assistance with Entry to Canada Information jssailem at 6:25pm 07.02.22 It starts as a 6pack but the Border Customs officials have a toll.
Assistance with Entry to Canada Information Stu Jackson at 6:12pm 07.02.22 or a 5 pack of Canada beer? I've seen four packs and eight packs and six packs. Where can I find
HELP.. Rigging question Hunter 45DS Selden Furler Mast dkinzer at 5:19pm 07.02.22 Does the Selden not have a rigid vang that can hold the boom high enough Our 2007 H41DS had a rig
Hunter Legend 40.5 (1993) smokey73 at 5:17pm 07.02.22 Unless your 40.5 has been heavily modified, there is only 1 waste tank that serves both the forward
HELP.. Rigging question Hunter 45DS Selden Furler Mast Davidasailor26 at 5:09pm 07.02.22 The advantage of using the spare halyard as the topping lift is that you can raise the boom from whe
Persistent air in Fuel - yanmar 3GMD Blitz at 4:58pm 07.02.22 That is great to know. do you happen to know what size bolts these part numbers refer to?
Persistent air in Fuel - yanmar 3GMD heritage at 4:56pm 07.02.22 Hmm, my local yanmar dealer, toadmarine, and torresen don't supply those. The copper seals that R
Threaded Battery Post Reepair? jviss at 4:53pm 07.02.22 I think Rick has this one right. You can Google 'battery stud extender' or 'battery terminal exten
Wasps / Mud Daubers Will Gilmore at 4:52pm 07.02.22 Wasps attack my bees, yellow jackets steal from the bees too. I put out yellow jacket traps early i
Threaded Battery Post Reepair? berner73 at 4:50pm 07.02.22 I think Rick has this one right. You can Google 'battery stud extender' or 'battery terminal extend
Persistent air in Fuel - yanmar 3GMD (1) jssailem at 3:39pm 07.02.22 I was finding it a challenge to get the 2 copper crush washers to center over the banjo fitting. The
Persistent air in Fuel - yanmar 3GMD Blitz at 3:38pm 07.02.22 well, screwing with the secondary filter, o-ring and seals did not make a difference when drawn from
Persistent air in Fuel - yanmar 3GMD Blitz at 3:34pm 07.02.22 Copper washers with rubber strips are strictly a Yanmar product. Only about a dollar or so a few ye
Assistance with Entry to Canada Information jssailem at 3:31pm 07.02.22
Hunter Legend 40.5 (1993) (1) Rick D at 3:29pm 07.02.22 I can't comment on the plumbing since what I see does not look stock. Mine also has an add-on overbo
Assistance with Entry to Canada Information jssailem at 3:29pm 07.02.22
Wasps / Mud Daubers Jacktar at 3:17pm 07.02.22 Put 2-3 old style moth balls (naptha not new stuff)in old sock and throw in back recesses of boat in
Wasps / Mud Daubers sail sfbay at 2:52pm 07.02.22 Read this: 11 Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Mud Daubers And Their Nest (welllivingideas.com). Do a sear
Wasps / Mud Daubers kappykaplan at 2:27pm 07.02.22 Try dryer fabric softener sheets. :beer:

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