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Hobbs Meter Marc14857 at 4:24pm 09.08.09 Big Boats 4/1361 I recently noticed that the Hour Meter (Hobbs) on my Yanmar Engine panel is blank, in fact I'm not s
Third time's the charm. (1) Roger Long at 4:23pm 09.08.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1104 I'm off Thursday morning (10 September) to resample all the places Mike and I did in May so the UNH
Lectra/San Noise zds at 4:14pm 09.08.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2235 Just installed a new-to-me Lectra/San (not an Electro Scan, but has the new model panel). When activ
large windows on my 85 Hunter 31. Salescalls at 3:43pm 09.08.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1154 I am having trouble gluing the large windows to the dog house. I have tried 5200, but it just makes
autopilots Jerry C at 3:16pm 09.08.09 Day Sailers 1/1286 need help finding the rite autopilot for my oday 222 I thank any one for there help
Inside schroud attach to hull roxydog2003@sbcglobal.net at 2:47pm 09.08.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1093 We have a 2001 Hunter 380 and on a recent trip accross the lake we noticed the port side deck seemed
For you "Right coasters"... John at 2:14pm 09.08.09 Ask All Sailors 16/3916 For any of you on the "Right Coast" who are interested (as well as anybody else) here are some photo
using uhf for am/fm sterio dennis23685 at 2:01pm 09.08.09 Ask All Sailors 8/1828 Hello all, Was hoping I could get some advise regarding doubling the use of my uhf antenna for am
Boom vang on Hunter Vision-36 palumbo119 at 2:01pm 09.08.09 Big Boats 2/1415 The toggle that connects the Isovang boom vang to the mast bracket on our Vision-36 has bent about 3
Holding tank cleaner jk kudera at 1:57pm 09.08.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2074 I just rebuilt my Raritan PH 2, and cleaned the hose from the head to the holding tank, my question
Lee helm CDC at 1:20pm 09.08.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1740 Just acquired Mac 25 for a cottage sailboat. Despite every effort with sail trim and keel position,
Tiller to Wheel Steering conversion delandz at 1:19pm 09.08.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/2000 I am considering the purchase of a 1983 Cat 27 w/ inboard eng. and tiller steering, I would want to
Tiller to wheel Conversion delandz at 1:18pm 09.08.09 Mid-Size Boats 0/2330 I am considering the purchase of a 1983 Cat 27 w/ inboard eng. and tiller steering, I would want to
Adding Shore Power renom2 at 12:33pm 09.08.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1198 Hello I have taken a look at many of the older posts, however, was not able to find a step by step
Manual Bilge Pump skip@ncyc.net at 12:32pm 09.08.09 Bigger Boats 0/1166 I have an Oday 40 built in the 1986 and recently have had trouble with the manual bilge pump. I ca
replace stove on 260 ekeim at 12:11pm 09.08.09 Smaller Boats 4/1411 HI all, I have a problem with the stove on a Hunter 260. From reading posts this is not an uncom
Strut for 1980 Hunter 27 Krow at 12:11pm 09.08.09 The Cherubini Hunters 7/3331 hello. i just purchased an '80 H27. the PO had a jib sheet go overboard while motoring and ended u
Hull Color Question foolproof at 11:58am 09.08.09 Catalina 30 2/1640 Hello All: I recently purchased a Catalina 30, and I am trying to decide what to do about the hull
fuel tank gunk Vern at 11:46am 09.08.09 Bigger Boats 6/1894 I have a 1985 O'Day28 and got caught in small craft warning/squal last weekend. My diesel died and w
Great Labor Day Weekend (1) Jim Seamans at 11:13am 09.08.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1166 Joan ' I had a great weekend on the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay for three days. Sailed over to

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How do I access the underneath the table in the cockpit? One of the screws holding the table side up has fallen out! JamieB at 1:35pm 08.04.21 If it's really a screw, just install another screw. If it is a bolt and nut combo, and you can't f
How to remove / grease the helm of an Oceanis 400. JamieB at 1:32pm 08.04.21 Ok got it off with a wheel puller. Thanks for the suggestion. Have greased the hell out of it and ho
Chain snubbers Captain Larry-DH at 1:31pm 08.04.21 I've always been curious why anyone would buy any chain other than anchor chain, BBB, The reason I
H38 Reefing - When, how much, in what order? flightlead404 at 1:03pm 08.04.21
Shroud on deck Dave Groshong at 12:55pm 08.04.21 It must have been loose, those T-ball fittings normally wouldn't fall out if under proper tension.
Shroud on deck sail sfbay at 12:55pm 08.04.21 .......I will have to drop the mast...... Probaby prudent. Might look at pages 47-48 of your manua
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker Maine Sail at 12:49pm 08.04.21 Thanks for that. I have two sets of "in series" 235Ah 6V batteries that are run in parallel to prov
Shroud on deck patbratton at 12:47pm 08.04.21 no. it is my shroud. I will have to drop the mast.
Shroud on deck sail sfbay at 12:40pm 08.04.21 Never have..............did you discover where the shroud came from, ie.e., your or a neighbor's sai
HR43 mk1 - salt water entry into the aft cabin - help wanted Alan Gomes at 12:32pm 08.04.21 Excellent idea for better detection, but far more important, the acetone will wash out and dry the
HR43 mk1 - salt water entry into the aft cabin - help wanted Ralph Johnstone at 12:18pm 08.04.21 On second thought, acetone would be a better - although riskier - detection medium because 1) it's
Interior flooring base sail sfbay at 12:17pm 08.04.21 What are the dimensions of the wood you are looking to replace? You have some options: 1) teak from
H38 Reefing - When, how much, in what order? DayDreamer41 at 12:10pm 08.04.21 On our 41DS I reef the main to about 50% when we see 15's gusting to 20 after 20 kts start bringing
1986 C&C 33-2 mast internal structure sail sfbay at 12:09pm 08.04.21 First question comes to mind is who is the mast manufacturer and do you have a traditional, non-furl
H38 Reefing - When, how much, in what order? Kings Gambit at 12:06pm 08.04.21 No backstay, no cunningham. I do have a traveler, which I use initially. Still working on sail tr
Reefer Drain sunlover at 12:02pm 08.04.21 well, no obvious valve on the shower sump pump, but once, I had my flashlight light out I kept looki
H38 Reefing - When, how much, in what order? Kings Gambit at 12:01pm 08.04.21 Interesting, but I'm not sure applicable? I'm not racing rather cruising (eventually). Reefing fo
H38 Reefing - When, how much, in what order? flightlead404 at 11:57am 08.04.21 Because I sail with a No 2 furling Genoa already, I naturally look to the mainsail as the first ste
H38 Reefing - When, how much, in what order? flightlead404 at 11:56am 08.04.21
H38 Reefing - When, how much, in what order? Kings Gambit at 11:53am 08.04.21 I will take stab at your questions based on my Hunter 386 and 46 experience with furling mainsail a

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