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Single-sided hydrahoist? tc0nn at 6:22am 10.13.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1364 Hey guys, I'm considering buying a hydrahoist to lift my 96 26x. My only concern is that my slip is
Beneteau Oceanis 430 bill brown at 4:17am 10.13.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/10747 Dear Folks, my search for a boat continues. I am currently considering a "430" - built 1989. Has sev
PVC All U Get at 3:18am 10.13.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/3199 Hi Peggy, I had seen a boat refit that included PVC pipe for the waste line. Is there some reason t
Sacramento River awoody at 9:26pm 10.12.10 Ask All Sailors 9/2470 Can anyone direct me to information on sailing the Sacramento River in California.
Stepping a mast Bubba Lynn at 8:52pm 10.12.10 Ask All Sailors 4/3564 Any advice on stepping the mast of a Catalina 25 and/or construciting an A-frame? Thanks
Stepping the mast Bubba Lynn at 8:46pm 10.12.10 Smaller Boats 2/2680 Was looking for advice on stepping the mast and constructing A-frame?
How to add Thumbnail pictures... BlueRunner at 5:16pm 10.12.10 Day Sailers 9/1881 I know how to add a picture to a post here, but can't figure out how thumbnail pictures are posted h
Mast for 16.5 Catalina sunlight at 4:42pm 10.12.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/2155 Need a new (or used) mast for a catalina 16.5. The one that is with boat has been bent. Ideas? In Se
Finally got some sailing pics (4) sharps4590 at 3:55pm 10.12.10 Catalina 22 3/1549 But none of the boat while rigged.....dummy here forgot about that. Anyway, they ain't nuthin' you
lancer trailer kyledavidson93 at 2:35pm 10.12.10 Lancer 3/3137 As the season closes rapidly, I find myself having to make the decision to haul and pay for dry stor
Lake Champlain to Lac St-Louis Michel16055 at 1:43pm 10.12.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1891 Need guidance. I've tried searching for posts on how long it takes to go from Rouses Point, NY up th
mast height above water fiestaMojo at 1:42pm 10.12.10 The Cherubini Hunters 4/4655 the boat info lists the height of the mast of a 33' (Cherubini) as 47'3", is this above water or the
good dodger/bimini service needed in S. California Paul Cossman at 1:02pm 10.12.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2217 Fellow Sailors, I need to not only renew my dodger/bimini sunbrella and isenglas, but I also need
Hull striping removal bakeroo at 12:56pm 10.12.10 Ask All Sailors 11/3429 I need HELP! i want to restripe the hull of my Catalina Capri 18. The tape is very worn in spots and
Mick Jagger was right Roberto20010 at 12:30pm 10.12.10 Mid-Size Boats 5/1887 I was always dreamed of a bigger boat, 55ft 65ft, but after washing three months of dirt off my 31ft
Shaft Size Jonny PIP at 11:54am 10.12.10 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1935 I have a 1979 hunter 30 ,12 yanmar.I need to replace the Shaft seal I wanted to know the size I need
Cal 2-27 stemhead fittlng gvansickle at 11:10am 10.12.10 Cal 1/2561 I have a cracked strap on the stemhead fitting of my 2-27 located in Mexico. I want to take a new fi
salon table conversion Bobharki at 11:10am 10.12.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1126 We have a 1986 Hunter 40 ft. The Salon table currently does not allow for it to be dropped to conv
Hunter 30 question on Bimini top okia42@hotmail.com at 11:03am 10.12.10 The Cherubini Hunters 5/4853 If you have a bimini on your hunter30 can you please post or send me photos. I am building my own an
O'Day 322 Genoa/Jib Track Leaks, Rebedding, and Annual Tight philziggy at 10:01am 10.12.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1699

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Yanmar 4JH3E Prop- RPM at full load Ralph Johnstone at 8:11pm 04.20.22 Except that it went up to 3800 in neutral. Scratch that idea :frown:.
Reverse Polarity Problem Benny17441 at 8:06pm 04.20.22 So how would a loose plug cause a "reverse polarity" issue? JMHO It just mimics a polarity is
Time to replace lifelines? higgs at 8:06pm 04.20.22 My lifelines were about 25 years old, showed no signs of rust. I am assuming the PO did not replace
Raw water intake strainer Rabe at 8:04pm 04.20.22
Ship/Maintenance log book higgs at 8:03pm 04.20.22 I keep a handwritten log of maintenance on the engine so I know when I last changed filters, inspect
How fix rudder play from oblong hole in rudder tube? Daveinet at 7:41pm 04.20.22 Just for fun, if it is still apart, you may want to spray the inner galvanized tube with galvanized
1992 Hunter 30T Winches BOSSailor at 7:32pm 04.20.22 Thanks for posting that, Chris, it's useful for one of my projects as well. Question for anyone who
41' sailboat dry storage for long term (months) DIY? PaulK at 7:15pm 04.20.22 Be a little careful about offbeat storage spots. Leo ended up having to move Tally Ho mid-rebuild be
Dimensions for a Catalina 28 Tall rig flando at 7:05pm 04.20.22 Hello Flando - the specifications from the manual are 1/4 inch 1x19 wire and a 3/8 in diameter pin.
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor heritage at 6:42pm 04.20.22 My 2gm also has trouble handling a large load at low rpms,. The 100amp balmar alternator wiil pull
Reverse Polarity Problem Davidasailor26 at 6:34pm 04.20.22 So how would a loose plug cause a "reverse polarity" issue? AC is like digital: either it works or
41' sailboat dry storage for long term (months) DIY? eberhardt.kalmar.huhn@outlook. at 6:34pm 04.20.22 Thank you for your replies, gentlemen. Well, it wouldn't have to be near the water. I think even som
Starwind 19 project boat (3) SailingLoto at 6:31pm 04.20.22 I have been sailing her a bit, buy have failed to get pics on the water yet. Fun little boat.
Yanmar 4JH3E Prop- RPM at full load Davidasailor26 at 6:27pm 04.20.22 Possible the PO limited the governor control (AKA throttle) to a max. of 2500 RPM. Except that it
Anchor locker leaks jviss at 6:21pm 04.20.22 I have to wonder how many people have just caulked the whole anchor locker lid closed. It's temptin
Center board line tension (2) Frodoflaco at 6:12pm 04.20.22 regarding the centerboard. This may explain something. Centerboard Upgrade A solid stainless steel
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 6:11pm 04.20.22 I will often get conditions where green water washes the decks where I sail, particularly going thr
Anchor locker leaks jviss at 6:01pm 04.20.22 I'm not so sure the H306 was made for taking on green water. I'd be pretty happy if it only leaked
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 5:58pm 04.20.22 Wow, a very interesting thread, and well written, detailed posts from all afflicted. Thanks. I do
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 5:55pm 04.20.22 My apologies @jaysweet for not replying sooner after heading out to the boat for ANOTHER look for

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