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keel cable Cleatus at 10:13pm 07.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/970 The first time I took out my 25 when it was rough. The Keel sounded like it was slamming around. I c
pedestal lever housing parts jtmccue at 10:36pm 07.09.07 Mid-Size Boats 6/1174 yatch specialties pedestal partsI have an early H28.5. The pedestal's "!plastic!" housing (Y321-01
Changing the Oil Ray2325 at 10:47pm 07.09.07 Catalina 310 8/2433 I have never changed the oil on my 310, but it is about time. In the Universal manual they mentioned
One pin or two? sPk at 11:56pm 07.09.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1055 When I was raising my mast on my O'Day 25 at my old marina last year, one of the guys helping me men
Built in cooler not all that cool? sPk at 12:01am 07.10.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1249 I finally got my O'Day 25 into Lake Superior last week. YEAH! Now that I will probably be spending
R-33 turnbuckle? Ray at 1:47am 07.10.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 3/2073 I,m reinstalling my standing rigging and I,m missing the turnbuckle for the aft stay, does anyone kn
porta bote John R. at 2:04am 07.10.07 Ask All Sailors 7/2709 Is anybody familiar with the folding "Porta Bote"? My wife and I are planning to get a dinghy for ou
Generator on 23? Brian M H23 at 2:38am 07.10.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/872 So i had this idea yesterday, while I was helping my dad install a new generator in his 36', 10,000l
Roller Furl Bob Fox at 3:44am 07.10.07 Other Sailboats 1/942 Im considering getting a roller furl for my P26W and would appreciate some feedbackfrom owners with
Steering issue on 26M The Quiet Mon at 3:55am 07.10.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1281 I own 26X, but was asked by fellow sailor to look at issue with his 26M steering controls (I never h
Inverter power for a 35.5 Hanley at 4:23am 07.10.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1358 We want to install an inverter to run fans and tv/dvd player while out overnight. Any ideas on how
engine repower Chuck Creel at 4:30am 07.10.07 Ask All Sailors 9/2290 i have a ysm12 and want to replace it with a 2qm yanmar.anyone have info on hp / fuel consumpt
Sharing the Water.... Warren Milberg at 5:16am 07.10.07 Ask All Sailors 21/2288 I sail mostly on Chesapeake Bay. Sailors here share the water with a number of other recreational an
Which oil for the gearbox? Chris at 4:56am 07.10.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1125 I changed the oil in the gearbox of my 321 after 120 hours. It was low and it was dark (needed cha
Portable Generator Compatability with my Inverter Glen Stevens at 6:09am 07.10.07 Big Boats 17/2012 I recently purchased a 2000 watt Honda generator to supplement my power supply while on a mooring. P
Vent line for potable water tank Neal at 6:45am 07.10.07 Seidelmann 5/5417 Does every one have this problem? In the cabinet where the fill line goes through the deck on the p
Drilling and mounting new hull vents for toilet Kjetil at 6:49am 07.10.07 Hunter Sailing Assoc. No. 1 1/1942 Hello fellow sailors I do not find the porta-potti solution on my Hunter 26 adequate; therefore I a
water in bilge rex at 6:55am 07.10.07 Smaller Boats 5/922 Our hunter 22 has recently had more water in the bilge than normal. Possible sources? Bilge used to
A Bit Off the Subject... , butyks Paul Akers at 7:04am 07.10.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/952 I know this is a bit off the sailing subject, but there are enough people on this board to apprecia*
Sail Track Stop vs. Pin csobalvarro at 10:11am 07.10.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/3050 While reefing the main down on Saturday I had a sail track stop slide out of the track and into the

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Ignorant solar panel and battery questions LakeOntario270 at 8:30am 10.08.21 My 30 watt panel is 24.5 x 14.1 x 1.7 inches and stores in my cockpit locker while sailing and sits
Venture 15 Catamaran - Connection between the Mast and Boom. What's it look like? sail sfbay at 8:30am 10.08.21 Welcome to the forum!! This link to the owner's manual might help: Venture 15 straight hull manual
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions dlochner at 8:26am 10.08.21 I stand by my assertion about the 20 watt . I understand that you need to resupply the amperage us
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions chriscampbell at 8:20am 10.08.21 I stand by my assertion about the 20 watt . I understand that you need to resupply the amperage us
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions rgranger at 8:07am 10.08.21 It's the "cigarette lighter" style outlets we have now. We don't have real "shore power" with 110-s
Its funny Friday! (10) rgranger at 8:04am 10.08.21 Here are some more comical news paper clippings 199124199125 199126 199127 199128199129199130 199
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions Timm R Oday25 at 7:49am 10.08.21 I stand by my assertion about the 20 watt . I understand that you need to resupply the amperage use
Can't find the intake water strainer Don S/V ILLusion at 7:46am 10.08.21 I'd start with the filter strainer as the most likely place to restrict flow.
Can't find the intake water strainer (1) sail sfbay at 7:43am 10.08.21 Should be below the engine. See item 3 in the diagram from he owner's manual on this site: Hunter_3
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions dlochner at 7:28am 10.08.21 The recommendation for a 50 to 100 watt panel has nothing to do with the size of the boat, it is abo
Leaks from hull/deck joint Hunter 33.5 nbraasch at 7:16am 10.08.21 Hello all - I bought this boat and have been sailing it Summer of 2021. We have the hull to deck joi
recharge freezer/ fridge fero at 6:49am 10.08.21 You can also post your question on Cruisers Sailing Forum in Plumbing Systems and Fixtures. I had a
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions chriscampbell at 6:46am 10.08.21 We are also on a mooring . It seems most folks responding to your post missed that. Suggesting 50 o
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions Timm R Oday25 at 6:41am 10.08.21 We are also on a mooring . It seems most folks responding to your post missed that. Suggesting 50 or
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions chriscampbell at 6:41am 10.08.21 In 2019 I lost shore power due to flooding on Lake Ontario. I purchased a 30 watt panel (Suner Pow
Cetol gloss Joe at 6:40am 10.08.21 If the Cetol experiment doesn't pan out, I can recommend the product below. You can find it at any
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions (2) LakeOntario270 at 6:33am 10.08.21 In 2019 I lost shore power due to flooding on Lake Ontario. I purchased a 30 watt panel (Suner Powe
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions chriscampbell at 6:24am 10.08.21 Unless you have an inverter on your boat, you cannot use the standard outlets to charge your phone
Can't Imagine How This Would Feel Pirate Dave at 6:21am 10.08.21 Maybe they had paddles out and were going white water rafting when they saw the disturbed water. Sav
Its funny Friday! Justin_NSA at 6:18am 10.08.21 Approaching CADENCE, with CAUTION (Somes Sound, MDI). ter pictures a sailboat, not a motorboat

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