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New parts to organize the Halyards r.oril at 12:40pm 03.18.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1175 I got a new Garhauer Deck Organizer (2 line) for my 68th birthday. Now I think I will locate it whe
Location of AC/Heat water pump sailthejazz at 10:39am 03.18.10 Big Boats 5/1559 Hi All. Does anyone know the location of the seawater pump for the Ac/Heat system on a 1994 Hunter V
frozen deck organizers sailthejazz at 10:14am 03.18.10 Big Boats 6/1256 Has anyone attempted or succeeded in replacing or repairing the four double quad deck organizers loc
Diesel addatives Bill1565 at 7:31am 03.18.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2197 I bought another cruising boat. I'm about to buy diesel fuel for the first time in a couple of year
Johnson 3 HP kicker cooling system beeteejr at 5:52am 03.18.10 Ask An Oday Owner 2/3632 I've tried getting an answer at the iboats.com website but so far, no luck. I'll try here since a lo
Tohatsu 8hp blues Mark Makai at 11:03pm 03.17.10 Ask All Sailors 12/2659 I've just joined up from Australia and hope someone is better than me at diagnosing outboards. My To
H23.5 Anchor Roller Installation douglata at 8:38pm 03.17.10 Smaller Boats 5/1726 I found a Lewmar anchor roller that fits very nicely into the anchor roller channel on my 1994 23.5.
Hunter 34 racing ranchu56 at 6:44pm 03.17.10 Big Boats 13/3199 Racing my 1984 Hunter 34 in club series this year (non-spinnaker) and I'm receiving many offers for
Lake Ontario slip? RonH at 6:04pm 03.17.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1509 Hello All, I am considering changing lakes this year and seek a slip on Lake Ontario near Buffalo
I guess I'm committed now. (1) Roger Long at 5:43pm 03.17.10 Ask All Sailors 13/2056 http://www.rogerlongboats.com/images/Committed.jpg Or maybe I just should be:eek: http://www.roger
Foresail paulj at 4:30pm 03.17.10 Catalina 310 14/3032 Just curious about what size foresails everyone has.......... paulj :troll:
Core Area Around/Under Mast H23 1987 carboman at 3:07pm 03.17.10 Smaller Boats 3/1234 After satrting to reseal some fittings up by the mast, I removed a pulley assy. and had water drippi
Everything you always wanted to know about S2's Doug Arey at 2:59pm 03.17.10 S2 6/3243 Hey folks, I've been looking - and not finding very much - for posts from or about S-2's and S-2 o
Columbia 28 owner Domenic at 2:31pm 03.17.10 Columbia 0/3296 I own (as of Dec 2009) a 1968 C28. It seem all these boats have the same problems, 1) rusted Keel
Fiberglas arch with traveler?! Ed Schenck at 1:11pm 03.17.10 Ask All Sailors 12/2566 What a concept, a fiberglas arch on a sailboat. And the traveler is on top keeping the mainsheet on
keel bolt torque 1985 22hunter rickk31 at 1:09pm 03.17.10 Smaller Boats 9/1971 Does anyone know what the setting is on the keel bolts on a 1985 22foot hunter? There are two 5/8 bo
replacing port gaskets KCShadow at 1:03pm 03.17.10 Catalina 30 1/1730 Anyone got a good technique for getting gaskets in for opening ports.A tool to use or something.They
Garhauer is A-1 in my book LDK at 12:18pm 03.17.10 Catalina 30 1/1901 I am pleased to report that Garhauer is A-1 in my book. Approximately 4 yrs ago I purchased their tr
Garhauer's A-1 in my book LDK at 12:09pm 03.17.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1493 I am please to report that Garhauer stands behind their product. Approximately 4 yrs ago I bought th
Dodger for S2 8.0C rfjsailor at 12:01pm 03.17.10 S2 2/2623 All Hands: Does anyone know where I might secure a use dodger (frame ' cloth) to fit my 1976 S2 8.

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Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar SycloneDriver at 1:06pm 05.15.22 I'm not offended at all. I completely expected post exactly like a few of them. I know they are tr
Insurance dlochner at 1:06pm 05.15.22 In the process of purchasing a 22 ft. Racer/daysailer. Insurance is cheap enough, property and $100
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar dlochner at 1:03pm 05.15.22 I do understand how batteries and power systems work, it's my job. I work on the power crew for a l
Macerator for Hunter 34 dlochner at 12:56pm 05.15.22 Good timing, I've been considering adding a overboard pump on my boat. I'll use a Whale pump rather
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar SycloneDriver at 12:56pm 05.15.22 I do understand how batteries and power systems work, it's my job. I work on the power crew for a l
Yanmar fuel problem: air leak? (1) jaysweet at 12:52pm 05.15.22 Regarding the stop lever. Not the problem:
Yanmar fuel problem: air leak? jaysweet at 12:50pm 05.15.22 I started reading your post and was about to suggest that you look for fuel leaks; as where fuel le
Edson brake install! ggrizzard at 12:27pm 05.15.22 The pedestal sits on the cockpit floor. The floor has holes in it to allow cables to pass through.
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar dlochner at 12:27pm 05.15.22 1. The REASON is your batteries are almost full because you've been plugged in. Battery acceptanc
Mystery bottom coating dlochner at 12:21pm 05.15.22 We Have a Winner! :clap: Assuming I'm correct, the solution is to ignore it. Clean it up all the
Mystery bottom coating ggrizzard at 12:17pm 05.15.22 We Have a Winner! :clap:
600 Watt Inverter Benny17441 at 12:17pm 05.15.22 #2AWG cables is an overkill unless you plan to place the inverter at the bow of the boat and batteri
Yanmar fuel problem: air leak? Benny17441 at 12:02pm 05.15.22 I started reading your post and was about to suggest that you look for fuel leaks; as where fuel lea
Santana 20 needs a motor maybe a trolling motor? Benny17441 at 11:44am 05.15.22 It would be adequate, but just in mild conditions. It should move a Santana at 1-2 knots but will
Bargain Genoa Benny17441 at 11:36am 05.15.22 The added square footage will add considerable forces to the rig; not a problem, but inspect all sta
Electric motors for sailboat Benny17441 at 11:29am 05.15.22 In protected waters try a Trolling motor with a 12V deep cycle battery which can double as a house b
600 Watt Inverter Fred at 11:20am 05.15.22 My estimate was based on 2 x #2AWG x 6ft cable @$4.36/ft = $52; 150A (Blue Sea) circuit breaker/swit
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar Stu Jackson at 11:15am 05.15.22 1. As a power guy I just hate seeing the charging rate of less than 5 amps, @ 13.4 volts when th
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar Ralph Johnstone at 10:39am 05.15.22 I thought about modifying the factory alternator for external regulation but I really hate to do th
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar Maine Sail at 10:15am 05.15.22 If you're on a budget a Balmar 6-series(YANMAR 3.15" saddle-mount). is your best option.. https://m

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