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Hardware help desertdan at 1:11pm 11.06.09 Day Sailers 2/1930 I'm going to replace the ancient Harken mainsail block on my 1984 O'Day Daysailer but I'm concerned
Well, can't say you didn't warn me,,, Roger LeBlanc at 1:02pm 11.06.09 Big Boats 17/3839 To those that have gone before me,,,,, My 13 year old holding tank on my 40.5 has given up. But I
Boat pricing vs sales price mkris at 12:02pm 11.06.09 Mid-Size Boats 5/2392 I am looking at the 34's 33.5 Hunters. I cannot get a handle on the amounts to offer. All seem relat
Lancer 28 Rudder Shaft Bushing..? Fairwind at 10:52am 11.06.09 Lancer 0/1667 Sempre Libra has the stock tiller steering and rudder. The plastic bushing that supports the rudder
Hunter 37 jeffreylyne at 10:47am 11.06.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2183 I am interested in buying a Hunter 37 Legend, probably around '87-'89 vintage. There are quite a l
best autopilot for an 1985 H40 waternwaves at 10:40am 11.06.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1671 Looking for others opinions about the best autopilot for an '85 H40. Also, if someone knows about
A question about crossing back from Bimini Joe A at 10:39am 11.06.09 Destinations 5/5285 Everyone knows to start from the south when crossing the gulf stream from Florida toward the Bahamas
mast head bulb type waternwaves at 10:28am 11.06.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1538 It is that time of year again... where normal maintenance that has been put off has to be addressed.
davits lrsnaomi at 9:36am 11.06.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2253 Hello Fellow Boat Owners: I am intending to add davits to my 2007, 393 Beneteau and have checked w/
Fridg Compressor Want Start BHW7899 at 8:55am 11.06.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1624 I Have Hunter 380 2001 My Fridge Is A Polar Matewater Cooled It Was Working Fine The Then Next
rudder bearings 1990 pearson 34-2 rognvald at 7:54am 11.06.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2147 Does anyone know if a 1990 Pearson 34-2 has a rudder tube with dedicated separate bearings that are
Rudder Post Jeff at 7:25am 11.06.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1538 Can someone explain what is used to seal the rudder post to the hull. I breifly looked in the archiv
I need raw water hose size for my Yanmar 4JH2-TE Panamajames at 5:31am 11.06.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1929 The hose that comes from the seacock to the strainer and then to the engine I need to replace. I do
What's inside a Catalina 30 Rudder? sailfree at 5:23am 11.06.09 Catalina 30 6/9146 I've read a few postings about rudder repairs, but haven't found anything about the actual construct
Chart Plotter Question / Assistance Ducati at 2:53am 11.06.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2649 Good day We will be adding a Raymarine 6000 below deck autohelm to our boat. Now thinking that a
water balast freezing dingerLex at 8:38pm 11.05.09 Smaller Boats 1/1185 I live in Lexington, Ky and recently bought a Hunter 26 water balast boat to sail on local, inland l
Update on Strictly Sail Chicago Brock Halbeisen at 7:58pm 11.05.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1542 Torresen Marine, Muskegon, Michigan's Hunter Dealer would like to invite all Hunter Owners in Wester
catalina background kpintoronto at 5:33pm 11.05.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1367 Could anyone enlighten me on the history of the Catalina 320/34/36? Specifically, when did the Mark
grade 8 bolts shine at 4:37pm 11.05.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1769 Has anyone ever had a good or bad experience with grade 8 bolts on there boat. I am thinking about u
Slings or Forks?? rpell46 at 2:00pm 11.05.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1497 Hi everyone, I'm wondering if anyone has had their C30 hauled out using the forks of a forklift, i

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Yanmar 4JH3E Prop- RPM at full load Ralph Johnstone at 8:11pm 04.20.22 Except that it went up to 3800 in neutral. Scratch that idea :frown:.
Reverse Polarity Problem Benny17441 at 8:06pm 04.20.22 So how would a loose plug cause a "reverse polarity" issue? JMHO It just mimics a polarity is
Time to replace lifelines? higgs at 8:06pm 04.20.22 My lifelines were about 25 years old, showed no signs of rust. I am assuming the PO did not replace
Raw water intake strainer Rabe at 8:04pm 04.20.22
Ship/Maintenance log book higgs at 8:03pm 04.20.22 I keep a handwritten log of maintenance on the engine so I know when I last changed filters, inspect
How fix rudder play from oblong hole in rudder tube? Daveinet at 7:41pm 04.20.22 Just for fun, if it is still apart, you may want to spray the inner galvanized tube with galvanized
1992 Hunter 30T Winches BOSSailor at 7:32pm 04.20.22 Thanks for posting that, Chris, it's useful for one of my projects as well. Question for anyone who
41' sailboat dry storage for long term (months) DIY? PaulK at 7:15pm 04.20.22 Be a little careful about offbeat storage spots. Leo ended up having to move Tally Ho mid-rebuild be
Dimensions for a Catalina 28 Tall rig flando at 7:05pm 04.20.22 Hello Flando - the specifications from the manual are 1/4 inch 1x19 wire and a 3/8 in diameter pin.
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor heritage at 6:42pm 04.20.22 My 2gm also has trouble handling a large load at low rpms,. The 100amp balmar alternator wiil pull
Reverse Polarity Problem Davidasailor26 at 6:34pm 04.20.22 So how would a loose plug cause a "reverse polarity" issue? AC is like digital: either it works or
41' sailboat dry storage for long term (months) DIY? eberhardt.kalmar.huhn@outlook. at 6:34pm 04.20.22 Thank you for your replies, gentlemen. Well, it wouldn't have to be near the water. I think even som
Starwind 19 project boat (3) SailingLoto at 6:31pm 04.20.22 I have been sailing her a bit, buy have failed to get pics on the water yet. Fun little boat.
Yanmar 4JH3E Prop- RPM at full load Davidasailor26 at 6:27pm 04.20.22 Possible the PO limited the governor control (AKA throttle) to a max. of 2500 RPM. Except that it
Anchor locker leaks jviss at 6:21pm 04.20.22 I have to wonder how many people have just caulked the whole anchor locker lid closed. It's temptin
Center board line tension (2) Frodoflaco at 6:12pm 04.20.22 regarding the centerboard. This may explain something. Centerboard Upgrade A solid stainless steel
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 6:11pm 04.20.22 I will often get conditions where green water washes the decks where I sail, particularly going thr
Anchor locker leaks jviss at 6:01pm 04.20.22 I'm not so sure the H306 was made for taking on green water. I'd be pretty happy if it only leaked
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 5:58pm 04.20.22 Wow, a very interesting thread, and well written, detailed posts from all afflicted. Thanks. I do
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 5:55pm 04.20.22 My apologies @jaysweet for not replying sooner after heading out to the boat for ANOTHER look for

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