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I need trailer advice Joeyselectric at 2:10pm 05.26.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1870 I Have a 1995 26C that I bought as a project and now have it ready to go but my next project is the
Auto tiller repair question. yugnoir at 2:07pm 05.26.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1078 Hello all, I need to change my connection to the Auto tiller (it snap) and the manufacturer told me
Macerator tripping breaker Adam678 at 2:04pm 05.26.09 Mid-Size Boats 7/10725 The macerator was tripping the breaker on my H290. It would run then trip, run then trip...and like
replacing bulkheads scott.k at 1:45pm 05.26.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1403 My 1977 25' Oday needs replacement bulkheads does anyone have experience in replacing these?
Thetford recirculating toilet NJArnfield at 1:06pm 05.26.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/3493 We have a recirculating toilet by Thetford (if I read the labels correctly) on an older boat which w
Thetford toilet NJArnfield at 1:03pm 05.26.09 Pearson 1/1502 We have a Thetford recirculating toilet on an older boat which we have recently purchased. We canno
Figawi Regatta shemandr at 12:46pm 05.26.09 Big Boats 1/1283 We went to Nantucket on Saturday, via a friend's plane, and sat having lunch at the Ropewalk while t
Has anyone tried Flexiteek or ? dcafr2 at 12:42pm 05.26.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1810 Have you had it installed? Has it held to the non-skid? Did you find any that are working better?
OMC saildrive trouble isail4sanity at 12:14pm 05.26.09 Bigger Boats 7/3465 Hi all, I have a 1978 OMC saildrive in my O'Day 28. I found water(a lot!) in the lower combustion ch
Fuel Filter Jonny PIP at 12:11pm 05.26.09 Mid-Size Boats 4/1293 I have a Hunter T-2 30 footer Hunter 1979 ,I am asking where the primary filter is located ? I know
Tuning bman88 at 11:56am 05.26.09 Big Boats 3/1393 I'm a rather new owner of a 1983 Hunter 34, and would very much appreciate some help with tuning my
3Qm30f over heating akflyr at 11:39am 05.26.09 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1511 Engine is running hot 200f @ 6kts I have been looking on line for the parts manuel so I can see the
repowering a 1978 hunter 30 flhunterowner at 11:12am 05.26.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2133 Has anyone here repowered/replaced their YSE12 in a 78 era hunter 30? I replaced the oil pump in min
Need new mainsail ribaud at 10:53am 05.26.09 Smaller Boats 8/1466 Hi -- I am new to sailing and bought a 1977 Hunter 25 with a few friends. i was wondering if someone
Leaky cockpit drain mrmattera63 at 10:33am 05.26.09 Smaller Boats 1/1004 After putting in for the season I noticed water laying in the well beside the starboard quarter bert
In boom traveler block replacement. Mike H. at 10:20am 05.26.09 Big Boats 2/1553 My 94 Hunter Vision 36 has a single line reefing system. We purchased the boat in March. The reefi
Question about sliding galley capnmac25 at 9:50am 05.26.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1470 We are restoring an '82 Mac 25. A previous owner has permanently attached a drain to the sink of t
Boat Manufactures Should Consider.... kfish at 9:47am 05.26.09 Ask All Sailors 24/3145 I have a 1997 Hunter 430, and the foward waste holding tank began leaking. I contacted Hunter about
Water Heater Pressure Relif Valve colmitch71 at 9:40am 05.26.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1045 The pressure relief valve on the domestic water heater of my 1985 Hunter 31 is leaking seriously thr
sail cleaning lloyd7284 at 9:09am 05.26.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1519 My sail has a bad case of block mold. Can I use an over-the-counter cleaner i.e. Fantastic w/ Bleach

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Newport 30-3 max propeller size? (2) jssailem at 4:05pm 12.08.21 Knowing your measurements is the best way to approach this project to get the optimum results. :plus
Hull dents Don S/V ILLusion at 4:04pm 12.08.21
autopilot install on an H280 jssailem at 3:50pm 12.08.21 Did your installer use the center pin or secure the motor some other way to the pedestal? This is
Yanmar 2GM20F throttle sailcapt340 at 3:45pm 12.08.21 The cable brake is the key to stopping that throttle creep. On my 340 there was so much creep it nev
Newport 30-3 max propeller size? Ward H at 3:23pm 12.08.21 I wouldn't order a new prop until I had decided on the new engine, transmission ratio and had the sh
Passage 42 bilge question JamesG161 at 3:19pm 12.08.21 Do you have a generator? Tank over fills may leak around the Level meter. Jim...
Yanmar 2GM20F throttle (1) Charles Erwin at 2:55pm 12.08.21 Consider this. Same as Tricia said just not $25 USD We all know control cables have an outside shea
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? flightlead404 at 2:43pm 12.08.21 Suitable oil for my 1000W Quick windlass is: SHELL TIVELA SC 320. But I have been unable to source
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? senang at 2:35pm 12.08.21 Suitable oil for my 1000W Quick windlass is: SHELL TIVELA SC 320. But I have been unable to source t
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? thinwater at 1:48pm 12.08.21 Balsa for cores:Jamestown Distributors End grain. Kerfed and attached to flexible backing. Notice
The Coast Guard will cease monitoring all high frequency voice distress frequencies All U Get at 1:38pm 12.08.21
Yanmar 2GM20F throttle Ward H at 1:27pm 12.08.21 On the Edson binnacle there is an tension adjustment screw on the throttle lever shaft. You'll need
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? Project_Mayhem at 1:21pm 12.08.21 yup, This is where the vinegar really comes in handy. Keep a small pail of vinegar and dip your ro
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? rgranger at 12:55pm 12.08.21 Clean up the roller immediately before the resin kicks. yup, This is where the vinegar really com
Yanmar 2GM20F throttle Stu Jackson at 12:43pm 12.08.21 It could also be a much easier adjustment inside your binnacle.
Hull dents dmax at 12:27pm 12.08.21 Actually Jim, I have followed your postings, interesting and very nice work. I'm not disagreeing wit
Signed copies of my book available again this year fred1diver at 12:15pm 12.08.21 Just ordered it
Newport 30-3 max propeller size? Scandium at 12:13pm 12.08.21 Campbell sailor 3-blade propeller.............that is what I installed on all my sailboats. This gu
autopilot install on an H280 rhiggins at 11:55am 12.08.21 Some great sales going on the Raymarine Autopilot so I finally pulled the trigger and ordered one. M
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? thinwater at 11:50am 12.08.21 I have some 6" 1708 tape laying around. Any tips to ensure it's saturated? I've soaked it in resin,

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