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Where I am Crazy at 1:29am 04.05.08 Smaller Boats 24/1899 When I was a Hunter dealer, I made it a point not to say who or where I was at out of respect for th
22 wing keel tomc23570 at 2:00am 04.05.08 Smaller Boats 2/1432 I am looking at a Catalina 22 with a wing keel. I believe it has a 2'8" draft. With this shoald draf
Broken wing on wing keel Ron Cousino at 2:55am 04.05.08 Big Boats 9/1239 About 18 months ago I hit the base? of a submerged day mark that had been previously knocked over, t
Sail power vs diesel Al - s/v Persephone at 3:47am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1016 With Persephone still on the hard, I tend to grasp at any sailing-related straw to occupy my mind. I
9.9 hp vs 8hp? Bob Perry at 4:16am 04.05.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1135 Will dropping from a 9.9 hp kicker motor to a 8hp seriously affect my ability to navigate my boat th
Sail power vs diesel Al - s/v Persephone at 3:44am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 34/2277 With Persephone still on the hard, I tend to grasp at any sailing-related straw to occupy my mind. I
WM Discount Retcoastie at 3:12am 04.05.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1124 Mad Mariner has a deal with West Marine for a 12% discount on any order until 4/30, no minimum. Use
Size Matters! Tim R. at 4:41am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1097 I was looking at some photos last week of some of Bruce Kings larger custom designs and one of the t
Something more serious sailaway78 at 8:34am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 16/1421 All you Yanmar experts, here is a real and not theoretical question for you. Today I was going to b
Wheel Brake Tom23400 at 1:03am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1157 I'm trying to replace the wheel brake on my '8427' Hunter. I removed the compass but can't seemto
Botom Paint Remover Duke13540 at 9:43am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 8/5983 Has annyone used Pettit Bio Blast bottom paint remover. Any secrets in using it?I tried using it t
Leak by mast Duke13540 at 9:47am 04.05.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/949 I have a leak where my wires from the radar go down the mast and into and thru a small like box on
'78 21 foot drop keel housing John at 9:13am 04.05.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1119 I have heard that this vintage has had problems with the drop keel housing ...what should I be watch
Engine Mounts For Yanmar 3GMF Dick Dixon at 9:10am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1470 Will someone please tell me the most economical place to purchase engine mounts for a Yanmar 3GMF?
Liferaft...? John at 9:08am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 20/2165 I am looking into getting a used liferaft for coastal cruising. I'm wondering if there are any reaso
Cleaning Stainless steel Bar-B-Q KenHartfield at 9:00am 04.05.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1216 Can anybody suggest a cleaner for a marine stainless steel Bar-B-Q?I have tried a variety of cleane
1972 O'Day 22 help Wackman at 10:10am 04.05.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1333 I have just become the proud (?) owner of a 1972 O'Day 22.As I basically know nothing about this bo
New Hunter 36 and Jeanneau SO 36i Craig at 10:01am 04.05.08 Big Boats 8/1596 Has anyone got a view on the pros and cons of these two models?Did anyone recently consider both a
Coal Tar from Piling Selena at 10:25am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 7/2451 Any suggestions on how to remove black soot deposit on my ladder area from the exhaust. Next, how t
Centerboard replacement / repair Jerry Ganshorn at 10:20am 04.05.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1632 My centerboard sticks/jams when in up position. I know it is a composite material. I know there is a

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Is it possible to add another wiring bundle tube? Diablito at 8:02pm 11.23.21
Water tank pick up Rjm st.petersburg at 7:50pm 11.23.21 It is quite puzzling. Each line from the tank to the pump, tests good. When the opening of the deck
Water tank pick up Tally Ho at 7:31pm 11.23.21
Is it possible to add another wiring bundle tube? SandyFrank at 7:23pm 11.23.21 Old elect-chickens trick is a most dangerous game and one I have done a lot of my 40.5 as compared t
Water tank pick up DayDreamer41 at 7:13pm 11.23.21 They come together at the pump, with individual cut offs. I tried one tank at a time, with no impro
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Ralph Johnstone at 7:09pm 11.23.21 I'm starting to get the impression your investigation into this problem is about as organized as a b
recirculating ball bearing outhaul car rebuild joker460 at 7:03pm 11.23.21 They should have put an end-cap on the boom. Mine is completely open at the back end! An excellent
recirculating ball bearing outhaul car rebuild sf34dtw at 6:44pm 11.23.21 You would not believe how much nest and bird crap I pulled out of my boom one fall. I couldn't bel
Water tank pick up Rjm st.petersburg at 6:38pm 11.23.21 They come together at the pump, with individual cut offs. I tried one tank at a time, with no improv
Water tank pick up Steve_Catalina at 6:25pm 11.23.21 I haven't tried that because when I put the pick up side in a bucket of water it ran fine on both s
Need info on my Catalina 22 trailer Richard19068 at 5:55pm 11.23.21 I had a Catalina 22 in the very early 70's. It came with a Trail-Rite trailer made in Santa Ana Cali
OK... it isn't a boat, but... Brian D at 5:41pm 11.23.21 Unfortunately water is a bit hard right now.:( Water Softener. Works every time.
Pearson 30 dLj at 5:40pm 11.23.21 @dLj do you have insulation in the saloon floor? My diesel is under the floor as well but makes its
recirculating ball bearing outhaul car rebuild shemandr at 5:33pm 11.23.21 You would not believe how much nest and bird crap I pulled out of my boom one fall. I couldn't beli
Pearson 30 DArcy at 5:29pm 11.23.21 @dLj do you have insulation in the saloon floor? My diesel is under the floor as well but makes itse
What brand of charger do you use to equalize batteries shemandr at 5:26pm 11.23.21 Maine Sail also has a tutorial regarding leaving the batteries in the boat all winter. Which you ma
Water tank pick up Rjm st.petersburg at 4:47pm 11.23.21 When I open the galley faucet initially it comes out with plenty of pressure and volume. Then both p
Water tank pick up DayDreamer41 at 4:38pm 11.23.21 Can you describe the problem a bit more clearly, when you open the faucet at the galley what does it
Water tank pick up Rjm st.petersburg at 4:29pm 11.23.21 It does pull water from the tanks, just not enough to maintain pressure and volume. With the water l
Water tank pick up Tally Ho at 4:29pm 11.23.21 Thank you for the video. I do like the wash out ports. I do plan on installing them on each tank. W

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