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Outboard HP question Chris & Lenore - Mac 26S - Teliki at 11:57am 06.04.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/841 I'm trying to locate a used 10 HP for Teliki (Mac 26 S) and not having much luck.I did find a 2000
Raymarine ST4000+ control head replacement Ken Honeycutt at 7:31am 06.04.07 Mid-Size Boats 9/13230 My ST4000+ control head has called it quits - the display is shot and the autopilot goes wherever it
Alternatives to Sunbrella Tim at 3:28pm 06.04.07 Ask All Sailors 3/3389 Hey all,I'm meeting a canvas guy tomorrow to go over some particulars about a replacement dodger.
Paranoia - Water in Fuel Tank AlanAnt at 2:54pm 06.04.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/924 While removing the fuel cap, I clumsily tipped it and about a teaspoon of water went into the fuel p
bummed about brokers Doug at 1:47pm 06.04.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1322 OK I'm just venting after a couple of beers but I'm pissed and brokers just suk. I'm seeing a boat
Fixed Skylight Leaks Neil McDonald at 5:11pm 06.04.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1106 Having carefully followed the archive suggestions - I can confirm that Dow 995, when properly applie
Rudder problems Mark at 4:12pm 06.04.07 Smaller Boats 6/1047 The rudders on the 260 have been a topic of conversation over the years and I know that there is a c
keep your eyes peeled sand sailor at 3:57pm 06.04.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1135 has anyone seen a santana27 on race day??? im bringing it back on line this summer and it scares the
owners manuel or parts sand sailor at 3:51pm 06.04.07 Other Sailboats 2/858 for santana27 ???
Size Does Matter Broad Reach at 3:46pm 06.04.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/2589 Peg,Some time ago I ordered a replacement for the commode in my Hunter sail boat.The boat had been
Hey Fred F Rick at 5:47pm 06.04.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/974 I was flying into SEATAC yesterday and looked over towards the Desolation Sound and Seabeck. Was wo
Boat for seadance? allen13458 at 8:04pm 06.02.07 Ask All Sailors 23/2089 Saw this on Turner Marine website. Maybe what you are looking for.
Engine Room for rent sailormanbigd at 10:05pm 06.02.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1505 just finishing up the refit on my od25 and was wondring what to do with the cavornous area under the
Sospenders conversion - Auto to Manual Jeff Bacon at 11:00pm 06.02.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1335 Hi All:I want to convert my auto inflate SOSpenders from Auto inflate to manual. And, while that i
Solar Power? FourPlay at 10:55pm 06.02.07 Mid-Size Boats 6/973 Just finished going through purchased boat and discovered the survey showing two batteries was incor
water pump will not pump in choppy seas Russ at 11:28pm 06.02.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/1121 I have a 89 30 Catalina. I just replace the impeller on the pump. It pumps great at the dock and g
Purasan or Lectra/San Graysailor at 12:22am 06.03.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/2711 Any thoughts on the differences between the Purasan and the Lectra/San? Currently have a Lectra/San
3rd Battery Installation Rob9793 at 11:54pm 06.02.07 Catalina 30 3/1746 I would like to install a 3rd battery on my 1989 Cat 30. I will use it as the engine starting batter
Gas Grills Howard9071 at 12:33am 06.03.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1354 My Gas grill is worn out and is time for another. It is a force10 large the round one. Does anyone m
Stuffing box ?? too hot?? Tom at 11:39pm 06.02.07 Ask All Sailors 11/3288 Can any one tell me what would cause my stuffing box and prop shaft to be hot to the touch? It is d

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Replacing passive skimmer with electric field pump and automatic switch Calif. Ted at 8:56am 09.17.21 What is the blue hose ? Looks like could be for a second pump.
1/2" anchor line for my 34ftr?? Sailboat.Sequoyah at 8:54am 09.17.21 1/2 was too small for mine. The sweet spot, that point where strength and handling meet, is 5/8. Tha
1997-H410 Stay chainplate cracks !! vgoya at 8:51am 09.17.21 Those are done to relieve stress in the plate and looks like done correctly. The rounded ends of t
1/2" anchor line for my 34ftr?? kloudie1 at 8:44am 09.17.21 You are correct.. probably should be more like 5/8 or 3/4
Replacing passive skimmer with electric field pump and automatic switch kloudie1 at 8:42am 09.17.21 Ya probably want both manual and electric.. looks like you have room to shorten the manual pump hose
New H240 owner - portable toilet question chriscampbell at 8:40am 09.17.21 UPDATE! It turns out the Thetford 345 is a perfect fit as a replacement toilet on the Hunter 240. I
1997-H410 Stay chainplate cracks !! vgoya at 8:25am 09.17.21 NO Very interesting. Is it like mine (built of 3 welded plates) but without smile cut ? Can you
1997-H410 Stay chainplate cracks !! vgoya at 8:21am 09.17.21 Checking mine this weekend, scary thing Take a couple of pictures of it please. Does it have th
1997-H410 Stay chainplate cracks !! vgoya at 8:20am 09.17.21 I just checked my forestay and thankfull have no cracks. I agree you need emergency measures. Take
how to judge appropriate draft in very light winds? Don Guillette at 8:12am 09.17.21 Danstanford: Sail SFBay made me think of something. I said release the vang but be careful when you
Rudder bearings H34 DeniseO30 at 8:09am 09.17.21 I did receive an answer and no, they are no longer available, and it was suggested I do what I knew
Overprotection of prop (too much anode) on BENETEAU Oceanis 351 Bob S at 8:06am 09.17.21 I've gone the season with Pettit Prop paint, when the can ran out I switched to a ZRC product with t
how to judge appropriate draft in very light winds? Don Guillette at 7:49am 09.17.21 If a sailor can sail in light air they can sail in anything. The main sheet trimmer is responsible f
Replacing passive skimmer with electric field pump and automatic switch (2) SeaDogRun at 7:38am 09.17.21 198343
how to judge appropriate draft in very light winds? sail sfbay at 7:37am 09.17.21 Ditto easing the halyard and backstay (just enough to take up the slack) and outhaul to add extra ma
Replacing passive skimmer with electric field pump and automatic switch SeaDogRun at 7:33am 09.17.21 Yes.
Replacing passive skimmer with electric field pump and automatic switch kloudie1 at 7:22am 09.17.21 Is that the suction strainer for the manual bilge pump?
H41DS. What is a cut wire doing under galley? DRhoads at 7:22am 09.17.21 Wish my 420 manual had that detail. I will keep this one since the vessels are so close as another
Overprotection of prop (too much anode) on BENETEAU Oceanis 351 dlochner at 7:21am 09.17.21 Though you were not supposed to mix zinc and aluminum anodes in salt water. Use one or the other b
Overprotection of prop (too much anode) on BENETEAU Oceanis 351 DRhoads at 7:15am 09.17.21 Though you were not supposed to mix zinc and aluminum anodes in salt water. Use one or the other bu

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