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Burnt Electrical Socket. (1) AndrewB at 3:17am 04.05.09 Big Boats 13/4041 We have just had a problam with the shore power connector getting burnt. Can anyone tell me why this
Broken Stanchion Weekdaysailor at 9:56pm 04.04.09 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2982 Hi folks, I've got a broken stanchion (1'st aft) and need to weld/replace. It broke at the little s
1968 Venture 22' Info (1) Capt Sal at 9:31pm 04.04.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1333 Any info related to operation of the 68 Venture 22'. Especially how to rig. Would prefer diagrams or
Length of Engine Control Cables kkuhlmann at 8:43pm 04.04.09 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/4387 I own a 1988 Catalina 34 Model C-34 with a 23 HP Universal Diesel engine. I was able to find the s
More on tuning the B & R Rig George H260 at 8:06pm 04.04.09 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/3207 Clarification on tuning the B ' R rig. I have a H260 and have always tensioned the V1, RD1 and D1
Yanmar 27 hp poorpirate at 7:45pm 04.04.09 Big Boats 4/3229 I have a 2003 H356 and would appreciate if someone who has a copy of or a link to the engine specifi
Ritchie Compass Merry Prankster at 7:35pm 04.04.09 Ask All Sailors 9/3638 I have a damaged Ritchie compass on my H27. I e-mailed the listed dealer in my area and received a
Need info on O'Day 22 centerboard oldsalt at 6:50pm 04.04.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1293
Hunter 410 2 cabin vs. Tri-cabin model Robbinsnest at 6:35pm 04.04.09 Big Boats 4/2192 Does any have any views on the re-sale values of the 2001-2005 410 Models with these two choices? D
Radar scanner ranchu56 at 5:05pm 04.04.09 Big Boats 2/1182 To all, I recently purchased a Raymarine radar system for my 1984 Hunter34. From what I've heard
H260 Spinnaker Question Dave T at 3:21pm 04.04.09 Smaller Boats 8/2339 Recently purchased an lightly used (2001) Doyle asymmetrical spinnaker from for my 2003 H260 :). Spi
ice off (2) walt at 3:20pm 04.04.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1211 We spend a fair amount of time at this cold ass lake (8600 feet in Colorado).. the ice just came off
Stainless Shackles on Galvanized Anchor Chain Hermit Scott at 2:09pm 04.04.09 Ask All Sailors 36/15544 I bought 30' of hot dip 5/16" high strength chain at Home Depot. I also bought a couple of stainless
Hunter 260 water ballast Roxie6 at 1:55pm 04.04.09 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/6359 Glenn, Sorry, novice here. I've started to sail on inland waters and have been out in 35 mph gusts
Design Factors Affecting Reverse Prop Walk (1) rardiH36 at 10:03am 04.04.09 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/3447 Dear Glenn: Thanks for your participation on the forum. I've been reading and learning! I tho
Hunter 310 (wheel brake rack and pinion) Alain at 9:46am 04.04.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1417 I would like to know from someone who change the wheel brake on a hunter 310 1997, if you had to re
Hunter 310 (windlass) Alain at 9:40am 04.04.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3233 If you owned a hunter 310, can you tell me what kind of windlass is installed in your boat, and if
Tabernacle vs. Mast Hinge mpmurray527 at 9:21am 04.04.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/3734 I'd like to install a device to enable me to raise my mast solo (Venture 17) without using winches,
Jib Quoddy at 7:24am 04.04.09 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/2124 Is the design of the B'R rig substantial enough to sail on jib alone? Specifically theH260 with boom
Adding Jeanneau as a specific ..... sailing now at 6:50am 04.04.09 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/2163 Manufacturer... Is is possible?? Thanks

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Boom extension for lifting....... JamesG161 at 8:20am 03.01.22 200 lbs. Nextgen 3.5kw Nice find. I am replacing my 9KW Kolher and that shows theirs at 330lb or t
Boom extension for lifting....... smokey73 at 8:20am 03.01.22 I have installed a Nextgen 5.5KW myself but was able to use a manual chainfall crane that our club u
Boom extension for lifting....... jssailem at 8:20am 03.01.22 While the boom looks convenient, lashings can be mostly secure, and with leverage working against yo
Saying hello pclarksurf at 8:14am 03.01.22 Welcome!-- she looks great.
Saying hello Justin_NSA at 8:05am 03.01.22 Welcome, Brock! Lot's of C22 sailors here.
Boom extension for lifting....... NYSail at 8:04am 03.01.22 Are you sure it is not 200 kilos? Most engines for a genset weigh 200 lbs. Jim... 200 lbs. Next
Boom extension for lifting....... JamesG161 at 7:59am 03.01.22 The units weight is 200lbs Are you sure it is not 200 kilos? Most engines for a genset weigh 200
Waste Deck Plate cover Parsons at 7:54am 03.01.22 This is a great argument against Beneteau - non-standard parts. From the Defender site of pumpout a
Jack Line Layout for Hunter 28 sail sfbay at 7:27am 03.01.22 There are some options as discussed above and, in this article, Stay Safe at Sea With a Custom Jackl
Yanmar 3GMF brand new fuel injector question Whatfiero1 at 7:25am 03.01.22 I'd bet your boat is a little bit heavier than before and or you have less compression and she's get
Yanmar 3GMF brand new fuel injector question Mikem at 7:04am 03.01.22
Jack Line Layout for Hunter 28 Growl at 7:01am 03.01.22
Boom extension for lifting....... smokey73 at 7:00am 03.01.22 :yikes: What could possibly go wrong? It might be a good way to test the impact strength of fibergla
Any Hunter 23's in the neighborhood ? sail sfbay at 6:53am 03.01.22 Welcome to the forum!! You can find British Columbia Hunter 23 owners in this directory HunterOwner
Boom extension for lifting....... NYSail at 6:29am 03.01.22 Yes... the yard I am in has a crane.... we used it to pull the old 375 lb Onan out. Just like doing
Yanmar 3GMF brand new fuel injector question kloudie1 at 6:28am 03.01.22 Does sound like fuel starvation since it is not smoking .. do check RPM with a known good optical ta
Mast with weld repair - stay away or worry not? thinwater at 6:24am 03.01.22 I've seen a good many welded around the base to repair corrosion or ice damamge. This is a low bendi
The LiFePo4 Revolution! dLj at 6:20am 03.01.22 I have to chuckle when one uses the term "organic" in the sales propaganda for a battery. Little o
Waste Deck Plate cover BigEasy at 5:58am 03.01.22 I did contact Ward. The part number is actually in the plate (underneath), not on the cap. Jon Bo
The LiFePo4 Revolution! Bob J. at 5:51am 03.01.22 Those OceanPlanet Energy Battery Prices sure look rich. Maybe those are Canadian Dollars... *Batt

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