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Anchor roller Daryl V at 11:07am 04.28.22 Mid-Size Boats 4/774 Good day all I have a hunter 23.5 and was wondering if anyone has installed a anchor roller on there
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No priming after filter change on M25XPA Stu Jackson at 9:31am 07.01.25 I tried the knurled knob and nothing came out, Nothing is supposed to come out...a frequent misund
No priming after filter change on M25XPA Project_Mayhem at 9:21am 07.01.25 I just got word that the motor is running. The bleeder knob was opened and the the start button was
Sailing Instruments shemandr at 9:16am 07.01.25 OP didn't specify the location of his existing instrument(s). I think he should measure his existi
Ratchet block recommendation. dlochner at 9:07am 07.01.25 I think it will give me a better angle to the winch and main cleat on the cockpit coaming. It sho
Ratchet block recommendation. BAD ORCA at 8:34am 07.01.25 I also went with a ratcheting block and attached cam cleat. Pics are attached. Note the tiny sized
Peggy god bless you but raritan is horrible Ralph Johnstone at 8:20am 07.01.25 Booo your lack of details Don't confuse me with details :facepalm: !
Yanmar 3JH4E starting issues - Sun Oddysey 39DS SeluneSailing at 8:18am 07.01.25 So I have found that when hot there is no power getting to the white cable that plugs into the start
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. BarryL at 8:16am 07.01.25 Hello, I suggest you buy the Navionics app for your IOS or Android device (make sure the device has
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. Project_Mayhem at 8:09am 07.01.25 I'd hire a captain. There's a lot that someone without experience won't know. Mistakes can be costly
No priming after filter change on M25XPA Project_Mayhem at 8:05am 07.01.25
Sailing Instruments ToddL214 at 7:16am 07.01.25 As I read of your issue BJN, I'm glad I acted when I did... I faced a similar challenge a few years
Electric Outboard Motor for Cat22? morbidfollower at 7:13am 07.01.25 No expert on electric motors, but for longer trips a small generator to keep the battery full might
No priming after filter change on M25XPA jssailem at 6:14am 07.01.25 That will work.
No priming after filter change on M25XPA Tally Ho at 6:13am 07.01.25
Ratchet block recommendation. Project_Mayhem at 6:12am 07.01.25 Most ratchet blocks work the same, regardless of brand and age. You'd still have to get a feel for t
3GM Priming water pump? Clutch Cargo at 6:12am 07.01.25 I like the idea of leaving the key on the valve handle. BTW, "HTH" stands for Hope This Helps.
Sailing Instruments jssailem at 6:12am 07.01.25 So what type of sailing are you planning to enjoy? Sailing has been enjoyed for centuries without
No priming after filter change on M25XPA Project_Mayhem at 5:59am 07.01.25 There's another thread with nearly this same issue on a C28. @JoeWhite stated that the pump must run
Weather forecast for the PNW jssailem at 5:57am 07.01.25
Anchor jssailem at 5:52am 07.01.25 Once set in good mud the Bruce design has served boat owners well for many years. When water and win

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