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Rudder Play Karl at 10:14am 05.31.08 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1250 I just finished repairing some damage to the rudder on my 1980 Hunter 27, a friend came along to che
Hunter 19, good deal? DaveB at 1:03pm 05.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1141 Hello Hunter owners, I am a first time owner and came across a boat for sale, I usually have rented
bristol tiller peice jeff at 2:53pm 05.31.08 Bristol 0/2180 i need a new rudder/tiller connecter. the one that clamps the ruddershaft in the cockpit. the diamet
Traveler line cat.27 David at 4:50pm 05.31.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/937 I would like to change out my traveler line.Does anyone have an idea what length I need to buy or is
Main Sail seadaddler at 9:03pm 05.29.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1002 Main sail just want to thank you for advising me to buythe makita 9227 when I had been confused wha
Need a pattern Hogan at 8:34pm 05.29.08 Smaller Boats 1/937 I want to make rail pads for the stern rail seats on my Hunter 260. Does anyone have a pattern for c
Sometimes Practical Sailor is Not So Practical... (2) Maine Sail at 10:14pm 05.29.08 Ask All Sailors 47/3616 Hi All,Just yesterday it was like Christmas. I went to the mailbox and both Professional Boat Buil
Battery question volleyallen at 1:30am 05.30.08 Smaller Boats 2/2883 I purchased a 1979 22ft Cat 2 years ago from a local marina and I have really enjoyed learning to sa
New sailors. Boat questions. Crusoe at 2:12am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 20/2044 My wife and I are new to sailing and would like to get our own boat soon.Our playground is the puge
Selector switch options ... Scott at 1:51am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1192 I purchased a Blue Sea "Dual Circuit Plus" switch to install this weekend. It appears to be much si
Battery charge line from engine 2GM20F Brian at 2:24am 05.30.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1015 Looking at the manual it looks like there's an option to run a charge line from the engine to the ba
35.5 bow (anchor) roller PJ at 2:43am 05.30.08 Big Boats 1/959 we have a 1990 35.5. I was trying to set up the anchor roller to use our 26 lb. plow. The way the ro
DC power problems Peter Busschbach at 3:30am 05.30.08 S2 2/1590 I have a 1984 S2 9.2A. Since winter storage, my power system has become flaky. I haven't had any pro
In market for sailboat Jon6440 at 4:14am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1023 I have a sailing friend (yes, really) that's between boats and is looking for a 'trailerable' sailbo
Need Replacement Fix Portlights Cal 2-27 cal-sailor347 at 4:11am 05.30.08 Cal 2/2624 I have a 1977 Cal 2-27. The fix portlights are leaking and getting in bad shape. There is still a s
Loose footed Mail Tom23400 at 4:39am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1224 Hi..I'm new to sailing. Under what conditions would you adjust the out-haul?
Ranger 33 mast maker lynnblack at 4:47am 05.30.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/2097 Trying to locate a gooseneck band for the mast on our Ranger 33. Also, might anyone know who the mas
My New Swim Ladder Steve Braverman at 4:55am 05.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1207 I mounted my new swim ladder this weekend. I looked all over for a nice one, and found this one on e
Bose 3-2-1 Mark15051 at 5:21am 05.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1737 Our Bose 3-2-1 stereo keeps blowing some sort of fuse in the "Acoustimass Module Base" or in the rad
shroud tension jeff kepner at 6:21am 05.30.08 Pearson 1/1780 I snapped a turnbuckle Memorial weekend and need to replace it.I would like to know the tension sett

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P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use Windpilot at 9:00am 12.13.21 I remember breaking steering cables on my previous h34. Thought, no problem, got the emergency tille
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 8:59am 12.13.21 I have a positive bus bar just off the maine battery fuse that handles this. If you use the dual p
What should compression be on a 2QM15? Charles Erwin at 8:35am 12.13.21 In order to do this you need an adapter to replace the injector. Here is an example. COMPRESSION T
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Scott T-Bird at 7:54am 12.13.21 A better solution than using one fuse for 2 loads is to use a dual post MRBF, each lead gets its o
What should compression be on a 2QM15? Whatfiero1 at 7:12am 12.13.21 275 cold. As much as 400 wet.
Outboard size for 23.5 (3) patbratton at 7:05am 12.13.21 My H240 came with a 2006 Honda 8 hp outboard. It ran great the first two times then would not start.
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (4) JamesG161 at 7:02am 12.13.21 Great weather continued and 98% Gel Coat Stress Cracks GCSC have been detailed & filled. After noti
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 6:46am 12.13.21 There is a limit to how many connections can come off a battery post. A better solution than using
Hunter 34 engine alignment Luna Blue at 6:19am 12.13.21 Do you have a zinc or something on the shaft that is hitting the strut or something else that keeps
Looking for a highfield lever that might want to sell??? sail sfbay at 5:56am 12.13.21 Might buy new from Schaefer Marine New SRL 500, Wichard or C.S.J.. This is a good article on the H
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? Ward H at 5:16am 12.13.21 That's not far from my boat. I'll in the area on Thursday, maybe Wed. Let me know if you want a se
How to use forward hatch for ventilation at dock All U Get at 4:44am 12.13.21 Very dry.
Bilge blower hose replacement All U Get at 4:42am 12.13.21 As you can see in the rest of my post, Don, I pointed out that Diesels don't require the blower, bu
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 4:29am 12.13.21 This is true although if the ACR is placed right near the fuses for the battery bank you can skip s
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. Davidasailor26 at 3:59am 12.13.21 Your YM wasn't made until 2004 and produces max hp @3200 RPM as per Yanmar. The OP if he even has a
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jmczzz at 1:24am 12.13.21 Thanks Ward, experience is the best teacher. The boat is in Tuckerton N J, Dockiside Cafe & Marina o
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. (1) Mechone at 9:04pm 12.12.21 Your YM wasn't made until 2004 and produces max hp @3200 RPM as per Yanmar. The OP if he even has a
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 8:41pm 12.12.21 Your vents are a different type than mine. Where yours are flush to the hull, mine stand proud of
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:39pm 12.12.21 My winter/spring project this year started with simply rewiring the mast and adding a foredeck ligh
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:34pm 12.12.21 The Blue Seas Dual Circuit Switch is not for everyone. Here's why: AGM Battery Issues and the Blu

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