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HUnter 23 bilge pump question doctor.no at 8:53pm 04.15.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/5023 I recently purchased a 1990 Hunter 23 wing keel. It has been berthed in a lake in California all win
I can't find my trailer's VIN number. (1) caguy at 8:44pm 04.15.10 Ask All Sailors 9/15067 I have a 1980 vintage Holsclaw three axle trailer and can't find the VIN number. There is a plate wi
1986 Hunter 23 limitations (my opinion) Mark Major at 8:10pm 04.15.10 Smaller Boats 9/2908 From a bad captain of a good craft: We departed home Thursday April 1, 2010 which will be referenc
I can't find my trailer's VI (1) caguy at 8:09pm 04.15.10 Ask All Sailors 0/21 I can't find my trailer's VIN number. I have a 1980 vintage Holsclaw three axle trailer and can't f
Companion way sliding cover Bobbaynton at 8:06pm 04.15.10 Bavaria 1/2534 I would like to remove the fiberglass panel that covers the companion way sliding plexiglass cover.
New Yamaha 37 owner Edhavana at 7:52pm 04.15.10 Yamaha 8/5217 Dear group: I am the new lucky owner of a great Yamaha 37 previously owned and lovingly cared for
Turnbuckle sleeves jorgefife at 7:23pm 04.15.10 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1585 Now I am doing little things around the boat Where does one get the white plastic sleeves that you p
EZ steer DJN51 at 6:54pm 04.15.10 Smaller Boats 3/1760 Has anyone added EZ steer to Hunter 23.5? Is it worth the price in handling? I mostly solo,and any h
Adding an electric windlass and capstan BaySailMD at 6:49pm 04.15.10 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1297 I have an 1984 O'Day 34. I want to add an electric windlass for the anchor. Has anyone done this?
is this a waste of $ blackford21 at 6:48pm 04.15.10 Ask All Sailors 3/2044 Iam Looking At Installing A Wireless Wind System On My Oday 34 It Is A Tacktick Wireless By Suunto H
Running/steaming light fuse Everett at 6:26pm 04.15.10 S2 10/1939 Have an 8.0 with a Volvo diesel. Shorted out the running/steaming lights and can't find the fuse. Al
Valiant 40 progress part four, tenting and final masking. (6) CharlieCobra at 6:24pm 04.15.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1717 Today we built the tent for the bow since this monstrosity stick four feet out of my shop. Stillrai
Hunter 27 Paint Or Gel Coat Repair jcc5169 at 4:45pm 04.15.10 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1883 I have my boat! It is out of the water and at a boat yard awaiting some badly needed TLC. I have a
In Mast Main VS Conventional Main Wear & Tear? sigbear at 4:33pm 04.15.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2304 Many of the late model sailboats now have in mast/boom main sail, I know you loose some performance
New Name atwhite2 at 4:17pm 04.15.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2149 Hi Everyone... I just recently purchased a beautiful new boat, she is a glossy white fiberglass sai
Took on water.. what do I worry about? Ripple at 4:02pm 04.15.10 Catalina 30 2/1505 2 years ago my Catalina 30 took on water. It seems the bad yacht yard it had been at didn't really s
Cushions Donnab at 3:32pm 04.15.10 Smaller Boats 2/1885 I need to replace ALL of the cushions in a 1981 Catalina 25' . Anyone have ideas on how to do this
fixing leak in toe rail area on 1985 hunter 40 Greg Harris at 3:27pm 04.15.10 Big Boats 3/1709 On a 1985 Hunter 40 with aluminum toe rail, i have a leak on port side at point where the hull and d
Good Wind, Bad Wind Capt. Kermie at 3:08pm 04.15.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2251 Rather than Hijack Bad Obsesions' weather thread I thought I'd start another. And no, wind does not
h23 modification pics posted C Jones at 2:44pm 04.15.10 Smaller Boats 5/1679 I finally have pictures of some of my modifications posted in my profile. Let me know what I did rig

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Which antiseize on injectors? Scott T-Bird at 1:37pm 05.11.22 A man with real-world experience, I see! That sounds good to me. I'd guess that you could just lo
Which antiseize on injectors? Scott T-Bird at 1:36pm 05.11.22 Most times, if an injector is a bother, you can blow it out by turning the engine over. Be sure to
Electric swing keel winch - Chrysler 26 Benny17441 at 1:34pm 05.11.22 If you raise the ballasted keel all the way, the boat will become unstable, if you do it with the sa
Looking for a recommendation for foam teak sail sfbay at 1:24pm 05.11.22 Amazon? Amazon.com : EVA Foam Faux Teak Decking Marine Yacht Boat Flooring Decking Mat Surface Used
Low friction rings Scott T-Bird at 1:23pm 05.11.22 Dave is right about the diagram improperly rigging the rings - but I see the explanation notes, whic
Winch maintenance - how often do you? capta at 1:15pm 05.11.22 When we were sailing almost every day, it was a once a year routine. Maybe once every two years if t
Which antiseize on injectors? capta at 1:12pm 05.11.22 I believe your injectors are held in place with a bridge and two bolts. No problem using anti-seize
Low friction rings (1) dlochner at 12:56pm 05.11.22 Take a look at the Practical Sailor article below. In your drawing it appears that you have the res
Low friction rings Hayden Watson at 12:55pm 05.11.22 If I'm interpreting the drawing and your notes correctly, the ring in the middle of the drawing wil
Mistake made when installing lines aft (fortunately it was an easy fix) MikeHoncho at 12:45pm 05.11.22 The manufacturer recommends gluing the fixtures to the deck top by drilling two holes in the deck to
Low friction rings MikeHoncho at 12:39pm 05.11.22 If I'm interpreting the drawing and your notes correctly, the ring in the middle of the drawing will
Low friction rings (1) Hayden Watson at 11:13am 05.11.22 Thanks John. My intent is to use them for high load, low movement lines such as the outhaul where
First there was Marinco then SmartPlug and now VoltSafe??? I'm not totally convinced (2) Ralph Johnstone at 10:19am 05.11.22 I don't think the app is necessary to operate the cord. Granted. However, it's the override circ
Which antiseize on injectors? Scott T-Bird at 10:10am 05.11.22 I removed & re-installed my 3 injectors a year ago after 20 years. I didn't read anything about usi
Looking for spreader for O'Day 15' (older version) Project_Mayhem at 10:08am 05.11.22 That's great to hear! He is probably the most knowledgeable people when it comes to O'Day boats. He
Looking for spreader for O'Day 15' (older version) vrcornish at 10:05am 05.11.22 D&R Marine might have a replacement. Most machine shops can replicate one. If you post a pic of the
O'Day 40 traveler?? LouisMK at 9:55am 05.11.22 Great, thanks!
First there was Marinco then SmartPlug and now VoltSafe??? I'm not totally convinced jviss at 9:52am 05.11.22 Are you sure your Apple iPhone has enough apps on it to make you feel comfortable ? Wouldn't you l
Happy 13th birthday to my LiFePo4 Batery Bank (5/10/2009) jviss at 9:51am 05.11.22 For my own banks charging I decided on 13.8V @ roughly a .4C charge rate with a 30 minute absorptio
First there was Marinco then SmartPlug and now VoltSafe??? I'm not totally convinced Ralph Johnstone at 9:45am 05.11.22

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