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Leak below anchor locker mikew1229 at 5:10am 11.16.09 Big Boats 3/1770 When I removed the access cover for the space forward of the vee-berth on my 1983 Hunter 34, I found
Fitting a SPX-5 autopilot in a 306 sknell at 4:35am 11.16.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1545 I am fitting a Raymarine SPX-5 Autopilot in my 306 but cannot find the (Red) power cable that is all
This Captain makes it look easy! dserrell at 10:37pm 11.15.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1851 1
AC Electrical Problem Prime Time at 8:08pm 11.15.09 Ask All Sailors 21/4825 Hi, I am having trouble figuring out an AC electrical problem with my new boat. The boat is on t
Replacing wind transducer wireing in mast John and Georgie at 7:32pm 11.15.09 Big Boats 4/2491 I am replacing the wind transducer and cable on my 1990 P42. My question, would it be better to pull
Universal Diesel M4-30 nancishouse at 6:11pm 11.15.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1519 I need a photo of an installed heat exchanger, if anyone has one. Or perhaps a page out of the engin
Battery/Charger Question ChrisNJ at 5:18pm 11.15.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/3279 I just purchased a Beneteau Oceanis 400. I plan to be a live aboard although I am not moving on for
336 Rudder ontheroadgiv at 4:35pm 11.15.09 Mid-Size Boats 5/2762 I have a 1995 Hunter 336. My rudder post has a bit play where it enters the hull. It only moves si
Paint color Foote at 4:28pm 11.15.09 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1940 I am planning on repainting my 79 Hunter 27. Looking on the awlgrip site I found many shades of whit
Ericson 28 survey...your thoughts please. RobG at 4:27pm 11.15.09 Ask All Sailors 22/8169 Ericson 28 survey... Closing this Saturday Another one gang. Looked at an '87 E28 today. I did a co
Leaky Ports on Hunter 27 Capn Phil at 4:22pm 11.15.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/1600 I have a 1980 Hunter 27 with leaky ports. The ports are made by Gray and I'm trying to find replace
Hunter 33 replace hatch plexiglass pebrown1 at 3:49pm 11.15.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1870 The hatch plexiglass is cracked and leaking in the Hunter 33 I just bought. The frame is in good sh
Shore Power CaptTripps at 3:17pm 11.15.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1930 OK...I have been searching thru the archives and am giving up and going to show my complete ignoranc
Hunter 25 traveler RichGC at 3:02pm 11.15.09 Smaller Boats 7/2386 I am new to sailing and have bought a 1983 Hunter 25 to learn. From what I have found on line and t
H34 Deadrise Jim D at 2:32pm 11.15.09 Big Boats 2/1376 Hi I am seeking the dead rise angle for a new In-Hull depth sounder. Does anyone know the dead rise
length of prop shaft WV Sailingnut at 2:03pm 11.15.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1746 I own a 1978 Hunter 30, that was missing all engine components except a portion of the prop shaft, a
J24 vs Martin 242 divinebovine at 1:32pm 11.15.09 Ask All Sailors 12/14648 So I'm looking for a sailboat in the 24 foot range that has a good one design class in the Pacific N
Fuel Line Leak 55781 at 12:49pm 11.15.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1254 I have a fuel leak. It only seems to appear when I overfill the fuel tank. Diesel appears on top of
You Get What You Pay For - Harbor Freight Tools Maine Sail at 11:56am 11.15.09 Musings With Maine Sail 30/16302 Hi All, Well I had meant to present you guys with another product review. Don't worry it will still
Antenna Poll windward54 at 9:49am 11.15.09 SSB and Ham Operators 2/5984 Just a fast poll for the group... When I installed my radio on the boat, I opted to go with the Ga

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PVC for Black Water Tank Vents Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:35am 04.10.22 TWO hose clamps are always needed in all sanitation hose connections because one can create a "pucke
Boating Flares Disposal - My new pet peeve Jacktar at 8:35am 04.10.22 Do not follow the incorrect advice of contacting coast guard or CG auxiliary or power squadron as th
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank (2) hvac&r tech at 8:33am 04.10.22
Boating Flares Disposal - My new pet peeve jssailem at 8:31am 04.10.22 I do like the ideas of the marina or local club having a spring flare and fire extinguisher day. I
H34 Seahood ScottFreeRick at 8:21am 04.10.22 The water is definitely coming in further forward in the cabin, under the seahood. That is a great
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank hvac&r tech at 8:10am 04.10.22 With engine running was your alternator energized? (depending on setup your tach might not work if
Beneteau 473 Dripless shaft seal TimFromLI at 7:58am 04.10.22 Thanks, I ordered the PYI. I don't see any hose barb in my shaft log, maybe it was glassed over. I
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank smokey73 at 7:52am 04.10.22
Volvo shaft seal NYSail at 7:47am 04.10.22
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank smokey73 at 7:43am 04.10.22 Agree with not doing any disassembly. Best to let them do any of that if it is necessary. Just poi
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank Hollyberry at 7:43am 04.10.22 With engine running was your alternator energized? (depending on setup your tach might not work if a
Volvo shaft seal Davidasailor26 at 7:28am 04.10.22 Are you sliding the seal up the shaft (over a section of shaft that you can inspect before sliding)
Lightning Protection JamesG161 at 7:25am 04.10.22 how many sailors favor grounding their mast and rigging ? Me and ABYC Standard wired boats. The r
Questions after removing bottom paint from keel on 44DS 2007 jviss at 7:25am 04.10.22 It seems to be unanimous. And, everyone's advice here agrees with the instructions I found from the
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank hvac&r tech at 6:48am 04.10.22 Thinking about my last post on the "mechanical switch portion of the system" On my boat there is a
Lightning Protection (2) RoyS at 6:42am 04.10.22 I have grounded my mast to my lead fin keel. Once while sailing a lightning bolt struck the water ab
Questions after removing bottom paint from keel on 44DS 2007 ramoore at 6:31am 04.10.22 It seems to be unanimous. And, everyone's advice here agrees with the instructions I found from the
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank smokey73 at 6:29am 04.10.22 Thinking about my last post on the "mechanical switch portion of the system" On my boat there is a
Starting fluid RoyS at 6:13am 04.10.22 Re: what Rick said above: I use a similar system to heat the intake air on my Yanmar 2QM15 called a
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank smokey73 at 6:12am 04.10.22 I got the boat in December and all systems were fully functional and had my commissioning turnover,

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