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What kind of Yanmar engine mounts do you have? Calypso at 6:53am 11.23.08 S2 8/5395 I have mounts for my 3gm30 that are like two upside down v. In between these are two rubber blocks
Solar or Wind Liam -Santa Cruz at 6:23am 11.23.08 Ask All Sailors 49/5033 I had been agonizing for months over whether to rig the boat with Solar Pannels or a Wind Generator.
Suggestions - Barnacle removal BobM at 6:14am 11.23.08 Ask All Sailors 20/8777 Just hauled a few weeks ago and there are quite a few barnacles on the prop, shaft and between the r
Dri-dek question paphman at 5:24am 11.23.08 Ask All Sailors 10/7871 I am looking at a product called Dri-dek. They are interlocking 1 foot tiles that we will use in th
Centerboard help beachbumbill at 4:41am 11.23.08 Smaller Boats 0/900 I just salvaged a hunter 20. She was under water for a day. She had no mast, no sails but just neede
Bimini for 216 Graham Druce at 1:41am 11.23.08 Smaller Boats 0/1187 Hi i am looking to get a bimini fo my 216, easy in the U.S.A., finding it harder in Europe. Does any
Mystery location 2009 paulj at 11:37pm 11.22.08 Destinations 7/3414 :+1: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2156/1534636259_8760c1e7b0_o.jpg paulj:troll:
First Time Out - 1988 Mac 26D (3) r.oril at 9:11pm 11.22.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/4336 We put our 1988 MacGregor 26D in the lake for the first time today. Pyramid Lake, Ca. is about 30 mi
Mainsail replacement for H31 (1987) gadgetman at 7:59pm 11.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1471 Hi, Our mainsail has finally been "laid to rest" after 21 years of service on our 1987 Hunter 31. We
Replacement Main: Doyle vs Mack? gadgetman at 7:56pm 11.22.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1383 Hi, Our mainsail has finally been "laid to rest" after 21 years of service on our 1987 Hunter 31. We
Atomic 4 prop pitch All U Get at 6:11pm 11.22.08 Ask All Sailors 5/6794 Does anyone have any experience with my question from Ask any Catalina Owner, I'm fine tuning my pit
Got Brown Water From The Hot Water Heater Joe Mullee at 5:46pm 11.22.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1938 Lately the water coming from the hot water faucets has been brownish in color. Today I winterized th
Gel Coat Cracks Revere at 5:43pm 11.22.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1085 Saw large gel coat cracks at the chain plate area on Hunter 290s. Does anyone know anything about t
Gel Coat Cracks Revere at 5:31pm 11.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/1122 While viewing a number of 290s, we noticed large gel coat cracks at the chain plate. We also saw re
Starter? jackj4 at 5:05pm 11.22.08 Big Boats 8/1859 I have a 1990 Hunter 35.5. just went out to check on the boat and try to start the engine. I push
40.7 or 44.7 Question Ducati at 4:44pm 11.22.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1428 Hi Beneteau People- We have noticed that the prices are dropping for many used vessels and it may b
Does this look bad to you? (4) j_schoenfeld at 4:08pm 11.22.08 Ask All Sailors 10/2336 I purchased an 82 Oday 28, and have repowered her and cleaned her up. I was fishing around in the bi
ACP crack in the Bow Storage Area (2) txjim at 3:46pm 11.22.08 Day Sailers 3/3413 I'm looking for advice on the best way to repair a long crack in the bow storage area in my 170. It
Keel Crack thaeni at 1:53pm 11.22.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1274 I have two separations (cracks) on either side of the keel where it meets the bottom of the boat. Th
About "Claim Listing". Ed Schenck at 1:41pm 11.22.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1634 I just "claimed" several projects in the H37C KnowledgeBase. I could not find a way to gracefully e

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Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan (1) Tally Ho at 2:49pm 01.10.22 I think there might be missunderstanding here. I was referring to the stainless steel rudder post
New tool :) rgranger at 2:48pm 01.10.22 Justin. I know you posted your tool last January. In honor of your 2021 post I offer a clever tool
Jibing The Mainsail IllinoisJim at 2:40pm 01.10.22 I've always sheeted the main all the way in and then steered though the jibe being prepared to immed
Traditionally made boat fenders rgranger at 2:36pm 01.10.22 Thinking about this. By adding the noodle you have created a floating rope fender. In a reasonable
Traditionally made boat fenders rgranger at 2:34pm 01.10.22 I have made three of them, two of natural fiber rope, and one out of synthetic rope. But it was lon
Safest knot for dock line on a o ring... garymalmgren at 2:31pm 01.10.22 You are right King:s Gambit. That was the first time that I have been caught out and it won't happen
I still don't quite get rule #2... Tally Ho at 2:30pm 01.10.22 Greg... The ColRegs are pretty clear. They are literal in their construction. I try not to read too
Winter Cruising Question (2) colb218 at 2:29pm 01.10.22 Good News! We made it off the dock yesterday. A quick trip over to Semiahmoo to fill up at their fue
I still don't quite get rule #2... Tally Ho at 2:28pm 01.10.22 Greg, are you still blaming this Progressive video for your lack of very basic knowledge? (how is i
Winterizing the main aft scupper on a MacGregor 26M Don S/V ILLusion at 2:26pm 01.10.22 It seems it would be easier and better for the boat to simply cover the whole thing.
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (3) JamesG161 at 2:25pm 01.10.22 Update on Fiberglass Gelcoat renovation and Rub Rail finished. Starboard Side mage finished. Big
Boat and trailer Marshall-Sevilla at 2:01pm 01.10.22
Point to ponder: furling the jib kappykaplan at 1:07pm 01.10.22 For storm prep we do that with both spinnaker halyards, wrapping them each in opposite directions.
Point to ponder: furling the jib PaulK at 1:04pm 01.10.22 I wrap the spinnaker halyard in the opposite rotation around the jib. That was after I got to buy
Beneteau Parts website ldegagne at 12:11pm 01.10.22 I finally got an update. With the system hack that occurred last year, it seems they are redoing t
Point to ponder: furling the jib Roland5048 at 12:09pm 01.10.22 Keeping tension on the furling line is key. That is correct when unfurling the jib lest you run th
Is there access to nut for bolt that holds the headsail traveller track? new323owner at 12:09pm 01.10.22 On my 323 (a 2004) you can access these fasteners by removing the screws that attach wooden plywood
New tool :) tfox2069 at 11:31am 01.10.22 Justin. I know you posted your tool last January. In honor of your 2021 post I offer a clever tool
Point to ponder: furling the jib Tom J at 11:02am 01.10.22
Dinghy deck stowage and getting on board. Hunter 336 jssailem at 10:58am 01.10.22 If it is something like the dinghy's, Innovocean ultralight RIB boats then the towing it will be you

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