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Yanmar YSE8 oil change/fill question? jawzzy at 1:14pm 06.28.10 Bristol 5/9620 I have an oil fill at the front for the crankcase, and one at the back for the clutch housing. I was
Cleaning A/C lines butchrobbins at 1:11pm 06.28.10 Ask All Sailors 11/2179 What do you recommend to pump through the A/C water lines to keep growth, etc from accumulating (asi
If Buying A New Boat, Would You Get A Lawyer? sigbear at 12:59pm 06.28.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1808 If you were buying a new sailboat would you get a lawyer involved to go over the contract with you?
Annapolis Boat Show advice needed. ChuckThomas at 12:49pm 06.28.10 Ask All Sailors 14/5801 We are going to the big show. Any advice as to where to stay, what to look for, how to get around,
Hurricane Preparations RTB at 12:40pm 06.28.10 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1401 Question-how do I double my docklines with a sampson post? I am using 5/8" docklines, and the post i
H38 Gennaker Set Up ! BBolster at 12:31pm 06.28.10 Big Boats 1/1704 I am thinking of getting a Gennaker set up for my Hunter 38, I just looking for a few comments on a
S2-6.9 Lifting Keel(Dagger Board)NACA #s ? Howard.LKN at 12:09pm 06.28.10 S2 3/3581 I am hoping to get some advice on how to determine the most appropriate NACA # for a lifting keel (l
Mast height ? jmnewell at 11:55am 06.28.10 The Cherubini Hunters 15/6468 My boat is a 1982 H27 Cherubini I pulled up specs online for the H27 75-84, and it shows a mast heig
Ne Owner Drock360 at 11:53am 06.28.10 Catalina 22 1/1288 So I have a gew questions... I have a C22 with no galley and was wondering if there was a cushion fo
Oday 27, masthead sheaves mreiland at 11:13am 06.28.10 Bigger Boats 7/2961 I have an 1976 Oday 27. It had a wire to line halyard set up for the main halyard. Sadly, the wire l
V-Berth Dimensions kdp974 at 10:57am 06.28.10 Catalina 30 3/8087 Hello, New Cat 30 owner here:dance:. I need to replace my cushions in the V-Berth of my 84 boat. I d
Yanmar SB 8 Cylinder Head Calvin1Calvin at 10:36am 06.28.10 Mid-Size Boats 3/3233 I have a 1978 Hunter 27 with a Yanmar SB 8 diesel engine. The cylinder head is cracked between the
Cheap Ebay Solar Vent Fans? Irishguy at 9:53am 06.28.10 Ask All Sailors 9/3162 I am almost finished redoing the interior of my 1974 Venture 25 and I would like to keep mold out of
Hunter 33.5 Delamination Paul and Judy at 9:44am 06.28.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1475 My 1993 33.5 has a delamination problem midships on the starboard side between the toe rail and the
Help with a 6hp OB Charisma at 9:08am 06.28.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2617 Good Morning, I have a 04 mercury 6hp. Has only been used this year and has been running fine, this
H34 owners -- it's been fun mark_swart at 8:39am 06.28.10 Big Boats 5/1571 H34 Captains -- I've enjoyed our dialogues in this forum and appreciate all of the information you h
Rudder Bearings- Pearson 34-2 rognvald at 8:05am 06.28.10 Pearson 0/1753 Has anyone replaced their rudder bearings on a 33-2,34-2 or a 36-2? Are they dedicated, replaceable
Catalina 34 Engine Throttle, Tachometer & Alarm Buzzer Issues ljohn at 7:58am 06.28.10 Big Boats 2/4455 Boat: 1986 Catalina 34 Engine: Westerbeke The Throttle does not bring the engine RPMs over around
Bottom Paint and Oil Spill sailaway78 at 7:52am 06.28.10 Sails Call Lounge 6/3769 For those of you who may be effected. I pulled my boat a few days ago, and was very unhappy with the
Bottom Paint and Oil Spill sailaway78 at 7:46am 06.28.10 Ask All Sailors 11/2986 When I pulled the boat to do the rudder work, I was very disappointed in the bottom paint. There wer

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Perkins Prima M50 - Volvo MD22 Brighton Brad at 4:26pm 06.05.22 Many thanks Jim, I will show my mechanic friends and continue my pondering, Cheers Brad
79' C7C 30 mast lights/wiring Tally Ho at 4:26pm 06.05.22 She is keel stepped, but I'm not sure why that matters, other than where the connection terminals a
gelcoat peeling Crazy Dave Condon at 4:24pm 06.05.22 When David Marlowe purchased hunter from bankruptcy, the very first thing Marlow did that he was dis
Oday 35 keel bolts bonding Tally Ho at 4:14pm 06.05.22
Asymmetric spinnaker on oceanis 37 SoSound at 3:51pm 06.05.22 SoSound can I ask exactly how you strengthened the roller? Is it just a bobtsay welded to the bott
79' C7C 30 mast lights/wiring Wm. Gill at 3:42pm 06.05.22 I'm also curious about multi-conductor inline plug/jacks. I have used trailer connectors for some t
79' C7C 30 mast lights/wiring Wm. Gill at 3:07pm 06.05.22 ... Since your mast is down, I suggest you replace all wiring and secure a conduit inside your mas
New Here Catalina 22 1989 wing keel (1) Dustin7 at 2:54pm 06.05.22 The vang is the boom support, see attached picture. Try you tubing mast stepping. If you can't figur
Rigging Question Tedd at 2:53pm 06.05.22 If my guess is correct it should be on the opposite side of the Jib. It does seem to be always on th
Rigging Question JamesG161 at 2:45pm 06.05.22 My guess is a self adjusting Mast Stay rigging. Look at its position on different tacks. If my guess
Buying a Boat in Mexico (or any country outside of Canada) JamesG161 at 2:37pm 06.05.22 Write or Call the Mexican Ambassador or Consulate near you. They will have those answers. Jim... P
Buying a Boat in Mexico (or any country outside of Canada) Prairie Virgin Sailor at 2:30pm 06.05.22 Not true. You can license (provincial) or register (Canadian Federal) without paying import tax.
Holding tank replacement for a Hunter 280 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:26pm 06.05.22 An aternative to a traditional toilet tank and all the plumbing needed that's worth considering:
Buying a Boat in Mexico (or any country outside of Canada) Stu Jackson at 2:14pm 06.05.22 I do not want to register/insure the boat in Canada because of the additional taxed I would have to
Seeking help: Hunter 26 Trailer Issues and Part towchristopher at 1:55pm 06.05.22 Thanks for all of the advise! Was successful returning the tongue extension to the towing position b
Great Lakes Maiden Voyage Help jon hansen at 1:22pm 06.05.22 met up with dustin today at his boat here in toledo. what a sweet find. ultra clean. a very nice des
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 1:15pm 06.05.22 Saw this on the bill board while looking for a breakfast restaurant. I GOT THE MALE VERSION OF ALE
79' C7C 30 mast lights/wiring Scott T-Bird at 12:59pm 06.05.22 I would never use the mast as a ground. At a minimum, you should have an anchor light at the top of
79' C7C 30 mast lights/wiring Wm. Gill at 12:39pm 06.05.22 As @kloudie1 and @Ralph Johnstone said, usually you could have an anchor light at the very top of
Holding tank replacement for a Hunter 280 rhiggins at 12:38pm 06.05.22 Hi Amalio: Did you end up ordering a tank? If so, can you share some feedback? I also have a 280 an

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