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Broken Autohelm 4000 clutch lock Doug at 11:36am 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1820 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 6/1587 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 6/1831 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 5/1365 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 1/890 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 7/1763 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 2/1382 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 3/1233 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 6/999 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 1/1311 We need to replace the 21" forward hatch - anyone know where to get one or a suitable replacement? 2
Mobile AL marinas Kerry at 12:56am 07.29.07 Other Sailboats 5/1717 I will be in Mobile, AL (by car) next week. Looking the area over for possible relocation. Will be l
knotmeter problem dick12062 at 12:14am 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1318 my knotmeter works intermittenly--my first thought was that the wheel was plugged but a week ago a d
heat exchanger? losciale1 at 11:57pm 07.28.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1158 I have no idea where its located or what it may look like on my 1983 catalina 27 or how to aproach d
Sail boats in movies Art at 1:47am 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1908 I know this is crazzy but this has been driving me crazzzy! I am sure that most of you have seen t
SSB Installation AndrewC17617 at 1:50am 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/974 I am planning on a coastal trip to Southern California, and have recently acquired a SSB radio, ante
ST50 radar not working Pat at 1:53am 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1058 Took the mast down last fall and after launch I never got the radar back up. It lights up but doesn'
Lewmar winch Eric14504 at 1:55am 07.29.07 Other Sailboats 0/865 On my CD30 I have been working on winch maintenance... I cleverly popped out the centre spindle key
rigging a foss form rudder Terry11319 at 3:34am 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/865 My rudder is difficult to work. I believe the rope may not be routed correctly. The side that rais
Not!! Kile ShelliO at 4:32am 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1522 I'm a newbe with only 2 years of expeience. I have a slip live near a lake and get lots of hours in.
tabernacle mast on catalina 38 SteveHutton at 4:21am 07.29.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2467 Does anyone have any experience with mast tabernacle on a Catalina 34,36,38? Do any companies make

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Heat exchanger zinc anode. Davidasailor26 at 4:26pm 10.29.21 What will be the best time to paint hull and bottom? Have to launch by April 15 2022. Do check the
North Shore Canvas winter cover experience (1) Tally Ho at 4:18pm 10.29.21
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Terry Cox at 4:16pm 10.29.21 I just took a large Danforth off my boat and brought it home to the garage. What would you recommen
Fuse in small solar setup dmax at 4:05pm 10.29.21 Regarding the wiring, the Renogy panels come with MC4 plugs already installed, you'll want to get an
Ericson 27 water fill Guy Erdman at 4:03pm 10.29.21 Guy, I'm in Port Jefferson. The boat is on the hard for the winter. I used to own an Ericson 32-3,
Sticky, no sticky. kloudie1 at 3:59pm 10.29.21 I don't know, Tom. Some of my "rubber" coated items feel like they are covered in 5 day old pancake
Its funny Friday! DaveJ at 3:38pm 10.29.21
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 3:35pm 10.29.21 Do you look to see what tack the other cars at an intersection are on to determine right of way? Th
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange Hayden Watson at 3:27pm 10.29.21 Not necessarily. It is my understanding that the holding strength of Loctite in general varies wit
Marelon Seacock fail! Hayden Watson at 3:25pm 10.29.21 Why not just name the thread "Teflon Phhhhhhtttttttttt". Because it is not a problem with Teflon
mainsail shape for proper furling bradm at 3:20pm 10.29.21 Thanks all for the replies. Re-reading the suggested links, I notice a few mentions of barber-pole
Ericson 27 water fill TimFromLI at 3:20pm 10.29.21 Guy, I'm in Port Jefferson. The boat is on the hard for the winter. I used to own an Ericson 32-3,
Fuse in small solar setup dlochner at 3:12pm 10.29.21 At a minimum the fuse should go between the unregulated power source and whatever else. Which means
170 Gooseneck Repair Tater at 3:08pm 10.29.21 Welcome to the forum!! Please post a photo of the boom and gooseneck connected to the mast. Why re
Ericson 27 water fill Tally Ho at 3:06pm 10.29.21
DIY Fuel Polishing System jmce1587 at 2:39pm 10.29.21 When I have a flash of an idea, especially in the evening after a glass or two of wine, I try to pu
Running hot Johnb at 2:38pm 10.29.21 dlochner said At a personal level, understanding why and how something works is far more valuable t
DIY Fuel Polishing System senang at 2:28pm 10.29.21 Fuel polishing system is a circulating pump, a particle filter, a water separator (often combined) a
Engine Issue Tally Ho at 2:25pm 10.29.21 Thanks all, the engine is all good (lots of praying) I went back to the yard today and was able to
170 Gooseneck Repair sail sfbay at 2:15pm 10.29.21 Welcome to the forum!! Please post a photo of the boom and gooseneck connected to the mast. Why rep

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