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Maxwell winches JFitz at 9:35pm 10.18.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/926 In renovating my H-34 winches, I've got thhe core shaft out and the drum about 3" up and it seems to
Yamar 3gm30 throttle shemandr at 11:41pm 10.18.07 Big Boats 8/1357 My throttle linkage, I think, has slipped so that my lowest idle is around 2,000 rpm. I would like
procedure to lower the mast on a cal 20 greg adams at 12:12am 10.19.07 Cal 3/2412 The starboard mast spreader is knocked out of position, upon getting aloft I found the bolt attached
Compass Fit Jack Hollingsworth at 12:41am 10.19.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/728 I would like to transfer a Ritchie DNP-200 Navigator (Binnacle Mount) compass to a Merriman pedestal
What's this for then? Anyone know AndrewB at 1:21am 10.19.07 Big Boats 5/787 Does anyone know what this bracket is for. It's on the steps of a 2000 H410 but I would guess its on
Battery Installation in 26D,S,&C Chuck at 1:51am 10.19.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2001 I plan on installing two (2) size 24 batteries in my new 1993 McGregor 26. I am planning on install
Solar system Zaphro at 1:52am 10.19.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1460 One of my winter projects is to install a solar power system to keep the batteries charged. I've se
Axles: 1 or 2!? Brian M H23 at 2:04am 10.19.07 Trailer Sailors 5/1495 I'm in the process of adding a second axle to the trailer for my hunter 23 (At this stage, collectin
cooking stove Merrick Cromwell at 12:07am 10.19.07 Smaller Boats 3/1678 My stove is natural gas.I want to change it to propane. Is this easy to do? My e-mail is cromwellmc@
Calgon Water Softener in Holding tanks?? George Kornreich at 4:27am 10.19.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/2445 Some RV sites have recently been recommending adding Calgon water softener to tanks, which they clai
C270 Icebox/Refrigeration Conversion RJTilbe at 4:40am 10.19.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1205 I would like info from anyone who has successfully converted their C270 icebox to a refrigerator.
Topping lift kit (1) Justin_NSA at 3:08am 10.19.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/3112 I just ordered a new Model 33 kit from Sail Care today. I only needed the 1/2 kit because I have a w
malfunction head guages Art6035 at 2:47am 10.19.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1326 I read recently of a cleaning additive to put in the holding tank toget the guage operating again. C
Apparent delamination problem around windows sailingdude at 2:43am 10.19.07 Catalina 30 2/2152 I have just started the process of fixing the leaking cabin windows in my 1980 C-30. Upon removal of
Recommend towing vehicle for a 272LE Capt Ron at 4:54am 10.19.07 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1140 Hello Everyone,I just purchase a 272LE and had a friend with a large truck haul it to where I live
Barnacles on New Bottom Paint Larry7082 at 4:58am 10.19.07 Ask All Sailors 10/2470 We have a Oday 23 in Long Is land Sound on the CT Side.Have been using West Marine BottomKote for m
Good source for used/refurbished sails? Vin11979 at 8:14am 10.19.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1363 Looking to find a good source for used or refurbished sails, as I would like to purchase both a stor
Beneteau 361 information... Douglas Washburn at 8:30am 10.19.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1034 I am considering buying a used Beneteau 361. Over what period of time have they been manufactured?
Marina dock MOB ladder question. Richard at 8:38am 10.19.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1163 Do any of your docks have emergency pull down ladders? If so, do you know the manufacturer? Thanks
Black Coolant rardiH36 at 10:32am 10.19.07 Ask All Sailors 16/3771 Hi all:About six months ago I purchased an 1980 Hunter 36 with a 2QM Yanmar engine. It is fitted

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Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? dlochner at 4:42am 03.31.21 I'm going to be kind here. But Mr Hansen and Lochner made statements and accusations that are paten
Replace adler barbour with frigoboat SimiSAilor at 1:33am 03.31.21 Hi Mark, I recently replaced both the compressor and evaporator on hull 164. I had a conduit that r
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App? AndyBC at 1:11am 03.31.21 I recommend a Samsung galaxy tab active. IP68 rated (yes even when charging, ports are waterproof t
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? jon hansen at 1:00am 03.31.21 yeah, a lot of racers are confused about the knowledge gained at sea on ships. first year i sailed
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? jon hansen at 12:17am 03.31.21 and jumpstart, 8 years ago my aorta blew up like a 3/4 oz spinnaker in a 90mph puff. was standing n
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? jon hansen at 12:11am 03.31.21 jumpstart, look, what you do is great for the sailors on the lakes. i have many friends that love r
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? jon hansen at 11:05pm 03.30.21 there you are, thankyou, not science. now tell king's. he doesn't understand. if PHRF ain't poli
Stern tube hose replacement Yamaha 30 Blue Horizon at 10:32pm 03.30.21 thanks very much, Richard! Great level of detail and helpful information. I'm also looking to do t
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? Jumpstart at 10:32pm 03.30.21
Draft stripes. Anyone use them? JRacer at 10:20pm 03.30.21 Oh yeah. Like your American Express. Don't leave the dock without 'em.
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? jon hansen at 9:25pm 03.30.21 what part of my boat do you think is not ready to race? i have never asked for any changes in the r
Lifeline netting MikeHoncho at 9:20pm 03.30.21 I would not use through bolts for this. I would use snaps or DOT Twist Lock Fasteners. .
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? jon hansen at 9:16pm 03.30.21 i stand by everything i say. you might want to reread what i wrote. i never whine. i said that the
Raw water pump replacement questions (3) Ralph Johnstone at 9:00pm 03.30.21 especially for an old (70) coot like me 70 ? Don't kid yourself :doh:. I'm up the mast again fo
Solenoid Tom J at 8:57pm 03.30.21 For anyone that sees this - ended up being a ground wire Thanks for getting back to us. I have be
Water Distribution on Catalina 320 Stu Jackson at 8:43pm 03.30.21 Who knows, perhaps if Catalina simply increased the pipe size marginally on the suction side, these
Lifeline netting CaptainRan at 8:42pm 03.30.21 Thanks Ralph, very helpful information. I will add a reasonable sized washer on the inside as well.
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? (1) Jumpstart at 8:26pm 03.30.21 I'm going to be kind here. But Mr Hansen and Lochner made statements and accusations that are patent
Raw water pump replacement questions JoeWhite at 8:22pm 03.30.21 Good choice on oberdorfer. The gasket is included with the pump. Just install it. No treatment requi
Water Distribution on Catalina 320 Ralph Johnstone at 8:17pm 03.30.21 Well, I did order a few gauges so that I can get some numbers as well. :biggrin: C'mon, you're al

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