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Caveat Emptor Douglas Washburn at 10:32pm 01.25.08 Big Boats 13/1313 In about six weeks, we will be taking delivery of and re-commissioning a 2003 H356. Obviously, our
Who sells ST4000 drive belts? Mickey84H34 at 12:39am 01.26.08 Ask All Sailors 11/2559 I'm having trouble finding a source for the drive belt for my ST4000 autopilot.I cam across one Web
Circumnavigation - Idylle 15.50 Sandefjord Norway at 3:46am 01.26.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2178 I am going for a circumnavigation and need a strong, reliable yacht that can fight the blue ocean an
Instrument covers Mike8088 at 4:02am 01.26.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1029 Our instruments (depth sounder, knotmeter and compass) are mounted on the bulkhead near the companio
Outhaul in B361 agaliha at 4:47pm 01.25.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1089 A while back I posted a question about the factory rigging of the outhaul on a Beneteau 361 with a "
Water Pump won't Shut off. Tom at 4:45am 01.26.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/988 I seem to have a Problem with the water pump not shutting off. I have checked all the connections to
Reprise: What to do with trans while sailing higgs at 5:36am 01.26.08 Ask All Sailors 28/1924 We have had this discussion before so when I read Don Casey on this topic in Feb Sail mag, I thought
Inboard jib tracks dale at 6:19am 01.26.08 Catalina 22 3/1539 How many of you C-22 owners have added the inboard jib tracks? Have you found they make a big diffe
fresh water holding tank problem ronw20522 at 7:00am 01.26.08 Hunter Sailing Assoc. No. 1 4/2361 The gauge on my fresh water holding tank always reads full when I turn on the instruments. I thought
O'day 22/25 Parts Source Everlong 25 at 6:51am 01.26.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/911 I was out and about today checking out the local (Rhode Island) marine consignment shops. I stopped
Battery choices sailaway78 at 6:50am 01.26.08 Ask All Sailors 22/2306 It is about time for me to start thinking about replacing batteries on my house bank. Going to go wi
MacGregor Slide Out Galley The Lake House at 9:14am 01.26.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1512 I am looking for a slide out galley or plans for building a galley for a 1985 MacGregor 25 we purcha
How to charge batteries with shore power koolaukid at 10:49am 01.26.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/4973 I recently purchased a Hunter 29.5 after moving up from a 21', much simpler sailboat. My question i
working on my first boat....need some help Jesse at 11:53am 01.26.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1122 Hello everyone,Just bought my first boat, and couldn't be happier. Wondering if a specific type of
retrofitting a 290 rob k at 10:05pm 01.26.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/906 I want to retrofit a windlass,and refrigeration for my 290. Any suggestions or warnings?Thanks,Rob
Cast iron keels/bolts/torque etc argofre at 11:39pm 01.26.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/865 I have a 1982 34 oday with a cast iron keel with what I believe to be monel bolts and nuts. The keel
Sheave Replacement Hunter 33.5 Dick Litchfield at 12:02am 01.27.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1737 I need to replace both sheaves in my ZSpar masthead. The old sheaves are plastic and have started t
Kick up rudder problem bullwinkle at 11:51pm 01.26.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/896 I have a problem with the kick up rudder line getting jammed when it's in the up position.Does any
Engine replacement in 29.5 Craig at 11:42pm 01.26.08 Mid-Size Boats 7/1120 The Yanmar 2gm20F on my 29.5 has a bent valve. The replacement requires removal from the boat. I a
Battery recovery/desulfating Mike Davis at 12:07am 01.27.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1038 I seem to recall a discussion not too long ago in which some folks on the forum shared their persona

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Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM SycloneDriver at 12:24pm 04.13.21 What brand/model is your tachometer? Tach, not alternator.
Prevent engine starting in reverse odaydokay at 12:23pm 04.13.21 My bad. I got that mixed up. You are 100% correct. Forward is a no-no. Neutral and reverse fine.
Oceanis 38.1 mast bend sail sfbay at 12:10pm 04.13.21 Ok then, cut OR replace the forestay with one with the required length and install a turnbuckle to a
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 Thaniel at 12:00pm 04.13.21 Based on what I've research (for mine) it looks like it is glued in. Refinishing in place is probab
Hunter 26 toilet DeliriousSailor at 11:45am 04.13.21
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM tylcole at 11:44am 04.13.21 What model tach are you installing? I'm not sure exactly, they don't have the precise model name
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 DeliriousSailor at 11:42am 04.13.21 It feels like it is secured by adhesive. Thought it might be secured by the rubber gasket runnin
Oceanis 38.1 mast bend mxwmxw at 11:41am 04.13.21 I don't have photos now, I won't be able to supply them until mid May. I'll post them when I can. A
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 sail sfbay at 11:39am 04.13.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new boat!! This is a long shot.......drill out the
H356 Polars (1) davidpbush at 11:26am 04.13.21 Found this one on-line once. Unfortunately, I need the Hunter 37' wing keel version!
Well, that was surprising! sailcapt340 at 11:20am 04.13.21 You made the right decision. It's all well and good to have the job done for you. Waxing a boat doe
New Whisker Pole - Mast Ring Location DaveJ at 11:07am 04.13.21 I agree that the height should be the clew height, but my boat is on the hard, no sail on it to look
A4 to M-35 on C 30 ? (10) pdevlin at 11:07am 04.13.21 Well I thank You for the welcome and all of Your responses and inputs after dealing with this projec
H356 Polars tfox2069 at 10:50am 04.13.21 I looked at the sailboatdata.com entry for the 356, and generally things check out in this polar (e.
310 Polar Diagram sail sfbay at 10:42am 04.13.21 Same subject came up on these threads: Catalina 310 Polars \| Sailboat Owners Forums Polar Diagrams
Oceanis 38.1 mast bend Brian D at 10:13am 04.13.21 I would recommend including a photo of what you see. From the stern and either side. This way those
New Whisker Pole - Mast Ring Location sail sfbay at 10:08am 04.13.21 Agree...clew height. If you purchase a different size head sail install a second ring on the mast.
Oceanis 38.1 mast bend (1) sail sfbay at 10:05am 04.13.21 Welcome to the forum!! Mast take should be 2.5 - 3 degrees. Suggest consulting your owner's manual
Thinking about painting my hull rgranger at 10:01am 04.13.21 She does look naughty... I mean knot-y
Hunter 260 Mast Stepping System rgranger at 9:55am 04.13.21 If you find that no one can answer your questions or the finer points, just send a private message

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