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Diesel not started for 18 months rumrunner at 12:32pm 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1168 I've finally come to grips with selling my hunter 28.5. Since I moved away exactly 3 years now, my
Yanmar 2gm 13 Manual Kim at 10:48am 08.17.08 S2 2/4119 I'm looking for a manual for a Yanmar 2 gm 13 RWC. Can anyone advise? Thanks
Zincs Kim at 10:42am 08.17.08 S2 4/1327
polars for beneteau 456 pdillon829@yahoo.com at 9:12am 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1142 looking for polars for a beneteau first 456, standard draft and rig, frers design anybody cast any l
Night Sail!!!! MoonSailer at 7:44am 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1290 I have been night sailing a few times in the Gulf of Mexico sailing between Pensacola and Panama Cit
To: Maine Sail Jim Seamans at 6:38am 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1024 Sent you an email via the SBO about a week ago. Did you get it? I've seen no answer. Jim
Donating a boat Landlocked at 6:37am 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1426 I listed my 1986 Newport 30 for sale 8 months ago. Initial listing price was $19,999. I have lowered
How to thread reefing line thro boom Sailoff at 6:36am 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 5/2633 Last time I reefed the mainsail, I jammed the reefing line and had to take out the stopper knot to u
How to thread reefing line thro boom Sailoff at 5:04am 08.17.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1028 Last time I reefed the mainsail, I jammed the reefing line and had to take out the stopper knot to u
Liiking for Y-37 nodrama at 8:59pm 08.16.08 Yamaha 4/2722 I am looking for a Y-37. Any info would be great
where to cleat RNC725 at 8:32pm 08.16.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/983 havent sailed in almost 10 years just got a 91 M26s when hauling the main or jib where does everyo
New sails/running rigging blackcloud at 6:47pm 08.16.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1134 The sails on my 1998 Hunter 310 (UK sails) are looking a little worn. How long can sails be expecte
Rudder 1977 ketch 44ft hakuna matata at 6:33pm 08.16.08 Irwin 1/1833
Swedish Match 40's Alan at 4:38pm 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 0/2155 Just got finished today with my first match racing a pair of Swedish Match 40's. We had five rotati
I wish my life was so busy and my time was so precious Ross at 4:04pm 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1069 That I could post a question and walk away expecting that others would jump to my beck and call and
Why don't people listen sailaway78 at 3:12pm 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1218 Why is it that people will ask for advice, then ignore what you tell them. Just boggles my mind. H
Pressure bleeding for the fuel system? Ivan at 3:08pm 08.16.08 Big Boats 15/2622 I have twice now had an engine (3GM30F) that starts well after vigorous sailing only to shut down a
HELP!! cpr3 at 12:43pm 08.16.08 Seidelmann 2/1675 I have just purchased an S34. I am looking for someone who has somewhat of a wiring and plumbing di
Tank monitor accuracy\treating buildup :-P Skipper at 11:07am 08.16.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1544 Hello Peggy, I have a Snake River tank monitor on an 8 gallon holding tank. The tank monitor d
Got RATS? you need a deer camp rat trap Dean5735 at 8:13am 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1105 When we leave our cabin for extended periods of time, here is what we use: a five gallon pail with

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Head Always Full Davidasailor26 at 3:56am 01.20.22 Is it possible that the tank vent is plugged, preventing the pump out from really pumping the tank e
25-II throttle cable replacement (1) Nunavut at 3:41am 01.20.22
Starter or battery (1) Light air at 3:16am 01.20.22 The problem with trying to jump the starter is that it is on the boat and in the water. I tried to
25-II throttle cable replacement cmccosta at 2:16am 01.20.22 I am looking at purchasing the HDI stainless steel mixer elbow and adaptor joint. One concern I ha
25-II throttle cable replacement cmccosta at 2:00am 01.20.22 I assume your mean that the nipple is too short (standard on the HDI elbow). You can purchase a lo
Fairleads Joe at 1:43am 01.20.22 Look up "Barber-hauler" if you're seeking a method to bring your lead inboard. (or outboard even) M
Coast Guard multi year renewal sailcapt340 at 12:17am 01.20.22
How wide is the wing on the keel of a Hunter 26.5?? Ken13559 at 12:12am 01.20.22 If its any help, my H326 Wing Span is 33.5" (tip-to-tip).
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? Joe at 10:11pm 01.19.22 You'll need liability ins to stay in most marinas... plus a heft environmental provision. Your boat
1997 Hunter 336 Keel Question FastOlson at 10:10pm 01.19.22 There are a significant number of owners of sailboats over 20 or 25 years old who believe that their
Starter or battery Joe at 10:08pm 01.19.22 Pray it's the battery, starters are pricey. Batteries can go bad just sitting in the garage. If i
First time out of the water in 8 years Joe at 10:02pm 01.19.22 That does not look like blistering. Blisters occur between gel coat and fiberglass so it would appe
Heat exchanger anode SJN at 9:53pm 01.19.22 Hello! I too have a 2004 C310, hull 260. I recently replaced the zinc and was able to do so with c
Heat exchanger anode Tom J at 9:32pm 01.19.22
First time out of the water in 8 years Ralph Johnstone at 9:17pm 01.19.22 Any idea what the keel is ? C.I. magnetic. Lead non-magnetic ? Has the keel detached from the hul
Head Always Full Ralph Johnstone at 9:05pm 01.19.22 You'd think it would, and so did I for years, but people have been flushing veggie oil for decades
Coast Guard or Nationally Registered sail sfbay at 8:52pm 01.19.22 Never seen that.
1997 Hunter 336 Keel Question Techstyle at 8:52pm 01.19.22 like others have eluded to - check every through hull for leakage, around the engine in the raw wate
1997 Hunter 336 Keel Question Ralph Johnstone at 8:07pm 01.19.22 I replaced the bilge pump and am planning on hauling in 3 weeks to address the keel. I know I alw
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? rgranger at 8:00pm 01.19.22 My understanding is that you can't get insurance on sailboats over a certain age... is that correct

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