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Need Doc Help Sailor Sam20806 at 8:59am 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1089 I underwent rotator cuff surgery in May. My physical therapy is coming along well. How can I convi
Anyone run a dinghy with a long shft outboard? supernailman at 9:07am 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1146 Ive upgraded my sailboat and now need a dinghy. The problem is I have a 4hp mercury 4-stroke long-s
Corrosion and lead keels Bill Roosa at 9:26am 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 5/3198 Just been going over my new copy of "Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual" by Nigel Calder.
Heavy Steering on Beneteau 361 Gary16248 at 9:42am 07.30.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/4650 Wonder if a fellow owner may have some input ....Kim and I have a Beneteau Oceanis 361 (#329). Ki
What size is gas tank on Pearson 1976 10 meter? Peter at 9:51am 07.30.07 Other Sailboats 1/968 I was told this boat had a 20 gallon tank. The Pearson owner's manual says it has a 30 gallon tank.
Backstay Chainplate Failure NYSail at 9:55am 07.30.07 Other Sailboats 3/832 Hello all,I have a 1986 P36-2. Saterday, the wife and I dove on the bottom and scrubbed the growt
Neglected boat, whats it worth? cmjett at 10:04am 07.30.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1044 Hi guys, I'm new at sailing and I need some experienced help. I discovered a Macgregor '93 Classic
Fog Signals Marc14857 at 9:55am 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 9/2130 Had a great shakedown cruise last week. Sailed from Mystic to Cuttyhunk, Vineyard Haven, Wickford, R
Leaving Dock Under Power Don12696 at 12:19pm 07.30.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1126 I am a new owner of a MacGregor 26S with a Tohatsu 2-stroke 8hp motor; without remote control, and a
Boat Manuals John Jr at 11:39am 07.30.07 Big Boats 2/909 I just purchased a 2004 Hunter 36. The prior owner lost or misplaced the boat owner's manual. What i
Broken Autohelm 4000 clutch lock Doug at 11:36am 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1613 In a moment of mental lapse, I turned the wheel while the clutch was engaged. The locking lever now
Leaning to left grant at 11:34am 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1400 my boat leans to the port side and the water from my tanks drain from the starbord side to the port
ice bound moorings Tony at 11:10am 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1758 As many of you northern sailors, I have the pleasure of free mooring space (my mushroom and chain dr
Racor 200SM help please stimpy at 12:54pm 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1288 I purchased a 1984 sailboat with a Racor 200SM fuel filter. The filter is mounted low... so I cannot
Power Windlass Jeff10628 at 2:51pm 07.30.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/833 How do I mount a windlass without major fiberglass reconstruction on my 33.5? I have a low profile,
REMOVAL OF PAINT WITHOUT DESTROYING GELCOAT (1) sand sailor at 3:09pm 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1434 I WANT TO TRY AND RESTORE THE ORIGINAL GELCOAT OR BOND A NEW ONE TO THE OLD ONE WITHOUT DESTROYING I
Raymarine autopilot installation on a 375 Don Wilbert at 10:39pm 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1326 The old Autohelm 4000 bit the dust and I just ordered a Raymarine S1(West Marine priced matched the
need help with thru hull mystery exhibitdesign at 10:09pm 07.28.07 Other Sailboats 3/880 I just recently purchased a Capri 25 that was sitting unused for 13 years. At the bottom of the hull
outboard engine margaret deans at 10:07pm 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/935 we want to upgrade our engine from a 5hp outboard to an 8hp.. what model is recommended.. has any on
Fwd hatch for Hunter 28.5 Lamontf at 12:59am 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1224 We need to replace the 21" forward hatch - anyone know where to get one or a suitable replacement? 2

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Charging with solar Captain Larry-DH at 2:13pm 03.21.21 If the temps are in the 30's or low 40's (as has been the case around here lately) then 14.9v is OK,
Catalina 310 propeller sizes Cat 310 #1 in GA at 1:59pm 03.21.21 @Cat 310 #1 in GA isn't your motor the smallest in any 310 because you have hull #1? @leo310 said
Charging with solar JohnShannon at 1:45pm 03.21.21 Well if you read the manual, I know desperate times call for desperate measures, you will see ther
Charging with solar JohnShannon at 1:29pm 03.21.21 14.4 doesn't seem too high for the CV portion specially considering the temp at 7C (about 45F). The
Scrub the bottom-paint or leave it be ? dLj at 1:27pm 03.21.21 Rick. Couple of directions used. If you get your boat out on the water and your able to push it at
i got carried away... (3) SailingLoto at 1:12pm 03.21.21 Built the seat for the starboard side toady. It is all laid up and curing now. This helped me add a
Removing very old thru hull xducers Ralph Johnstone at 12:58pm 03.21.21 They are very likely sealed with 5200. Original thinking was "no one's ever going to change these"
Scrub the bottom-paint or leave it be ? jssailem at 12:49pm 03.21.21
PSS DRIPLESS question leo310 at 12:45pm 03.21.21 I would recommend that you get the PSS with vent and hook it to the output of your raw water pump. T
1980 Hunter 30 Prop Shaft Diameter? Roland5048 at 12:40pm 03.21.21 My '77 is 1" as well. Love the PSS.
Scrub the bottom-paint or leave it be ? Ralph Johnstone at 12:40pm 03.21.21 Have the bottom power washed at you marina every year when you half haul for inspection and zinc rep
Damper plate. leo310 at 12:39pm 03.21.21 900 is what I idle at but I have a Yanmar, Beta needs a higher rpm most are 1100 or better.
Where to next? Will Gilmore at 12:36pm 03.21.21 Typo, I meant South TO the St. Johns. Amelia Island is a nice little community to visit and the Man
Scrub the bottom-paint or leave it be ? jssailem at 12:36pm 03.21.21 Rick. Couple of directions used. If you get your boat out on the water and your able to push it at h
Crack along stringer/hull joint ahead of engine (1) Nachismo at 12:28pm 03.21.21
1980 Hunter 30 Prop Shaft Diameter? ggrizzard at 12:27pm 03.21.21 My '79 is 1 inch as well. Please let us know the details of your install.
Hunter 306- can I add refrigeration? jssailem at 12:23pm 03.21.21 Or send a Private Message to @Dave Groshong. He works with the SBO team and can get you in contact o
Scrub the bottom-paint or leave it be ? ricksoth at 12:21pm 03.21.21 Hi Rick, do you know whether the bottom paint is ablative or hard paint? If ablative, no scrubbing
Need autopilot settings after reset Dr. D at 12:08pm 03.21.21 Many thanks! There may be a few differences between the boats, but those settings will be a lot clos
Hunter 306- can I add refrigeration? Terry Cox at 12:00pm 03.21.21 Thanks to all for your input! Dave I am new to this forum; how exactly do I access the "help" you m

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