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Autopilot Stephen at 5:12am 10.13.06 Ask All Sailors 8/959 I have a new to me ST 4000. When the system is disengaged, my wheel makes a terrible squeeking noise
Engine Access - teak door Peter Kolb at 5:13am 10.13.06 Catalina 30 1/1459
Bad Alternator David21125 at 6:08am 10.13.06 Other Sailboats 1/902 I have a 1981 model 323 with a Volvo MD11C. Alternator looks orginal, but can't tell what it is, but
electric engine/propulsion SweetTrade at 3:24am 10.13.06 Ask All Sailors 3/980 Hi I currently have a 6hp outboard engine that isnt very reliable. I was looking to get a new outboa
88-94 30t vs. 30g saltygator at 3:12am 10.13.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1621 I am very interested in purchasing an 88-94 Hunter 30. I am curious if someone can tell me the diff
More Louisiana without RADAR sailaway78 at 7:14am 10.13.06 Ask All Sailors 0/728 Hey all, Tony B's pic is not an abberation. There are miles and miles just like this. I was on an
On our way south sailaway78 at 7:20am 10.13.06 Ask All Sailors 3/826 Finally managed to leave Keyport this AM. Not an early start, as we tried to fill the tank with di
Hauling for the season.... (1) Bob Alden at 7:49am 10.13.06 The Cherubini Hunters 3/929 Fellow sailors,I am still in denial but have to admit the season is over. One thing I didn't do th
The factory MacGregor 19 video (1) ra274 at 8:12am 10.13.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1391 Does anyone have a copy of original Mac 19 video or know a website where it can be viewed. I would
Hunter Legend 40 Transon Ladder needed Gillian at 8:57am 10.13.06 Big Boats 1/901 Hi, I have recently purchased a 1985 Hunter Legend 40, and the PO chopped off the transon ladder flu
H216 Trailer Tongue Weight Ranger Paul at 11:30am 10.13.06 Smaller Boats 2/1407 I had suspected that my tongue weight was too heavy so I finally got around to measuring it today.
H216 Trailer Wheel Alignment Ranger Paul at 11:57am 10.13.06 Smaller Boats 2/985 I noticed the trailer tires on my Venture trailer were wearing very rapidly and with a strange wear
H356 Access to Rudder Post Steve at 12:07pm 10.13.06 Big Boats 5/857 I am planning to add a rudder position indicator to my 2003 H356 and this requires access to the rud
Cheribini Bilge Wet or Dry Mad Max at 12:09pm 10.13.06 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2003 I,m in the process of purchasing a H37c 1980 model. Previous experience has been with wooden yachts
bow thruster alans at 12:15pm 10.13.06 Big Boats 11/1140 hi, as a new 310 owner i would like to know if i should consider a bow thruster. would there be a si
Wet or Dry Bilges H37c Mad Max at 12:15pm 10.13.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/842 I,m in the process of purchasing a H37c 1980 model. Previous experience has been with wooden yachts
Traveler for H25 78' pluton at 12:23pm 10.13.06 The Cherubini Hunters 0/919 Has someone replaced the standard traveler in a old 25' with a new Schaefer or harken small boat tra
Made a mistake.. JG H27 at 5:04am 10.13.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1042 in working on my '77 H27. We decided that this year would be a "work on the Hunter before launch, n
Sunday TimHayes at 4:55am 10.13.06 Day Sailers 2/992 KY 170 Sailors,Anyone going to be sailing on Barren River this Sunday?Tim
Question about KO and CP Beth W at 4:42am 10.13.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1356 I hope this isn't considered off-topic. After many years of sailing, and lots of success with KO an

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Legend 45 1986 mast wiring sail sfbay at 8:37am 07.10.21 Welcome to the forum!! These threads discuss methods to run new wires down the mast without removin
Hurricane Prep - What do you do? JamesG161 at 8:34am 07.10.21 Other thoughts? What else did I miss? Each Boat and it's Captain may face this situation and not j
Disassemble cabin lighting kbgunn at 8:26am 07.10.21 Thanks for helping out somebody in five years. What's the brand as it's hard to read? There isn't
Looking for replacement tachometer Volvo Penta 2002 sail sfbay at 8:23am 07.10.21 Find aftermarket tach for $90 for your Volvo Penta D1-20 18 hp diesel engine here: Volvo Penta Tacho
G10 Material for Mast Step FastOlson at 7:52am 07.10.21 Did you enlarge the rain-drain hole in the back part (or front) of the spar bottom? And add a silve
New H240 sail sfbay at 7:45am 07.10.21 I looked at the front of the mast above the base and did not notice anything that looked like an att
Arguing with insurance company FastOlson at 7:43am 07.10.21 Speaking of "risk", the advice to check bilge pumps for actual operation is spot on. Also, since a c
6" round fluorecsent Udi at 7:39am 07.10.21 Find the 6" round recessed Taylorbrite light part number on page 6: taylorbrite broch (lci1.com) t
Looking for replacement tachometer Volvo Penta 2002 kloudie1 at 7:34am 07.10.21 Lots of tachometers available that might help ya. Not recommending this one, but it can take differe
6" round fluorecsent sail sfbay at 7:25am 07.10.21 Find the 6" round recessed Taylorbrite light part number on page 6: taylorbrite broch (lci1.com) th
Arguing with insurance company Kings Gambit at 7:02am 07.10.21 Here in CA we have small claims court for claims $10,000 and under. No lawyers, at least theoretical
Shaft packing life expectancy? rpell1@msn.com at 6:28am 07.10.21 Thank you all for the information. So, the consensus is to leave it be until it needs to be replace
Looking for replacement tachometer Volvo Penta 2002 sail sfbay at 6:25am 07.10.21 What Volvo Penta engine model and serial number if you have it? Once you know that then you can loo
Yanmar 2qm15 Fuel return bypass?? Boomer2it at 6:07am 07.10.21 Interesting.....Thank you Since you asked: Hard cold start may be addressed with the addition of a
mast raising pole attachment patbratton at 5:28am 07.10.21 Not on all 240's or 260's. Both my 1998 240 and now my 1998 260 use a different mast base that has 2
Do we have a Battery or a Fridge issue? jssailem at 5:28am 07.10.21 I will get a battery tester so I can do a battery load test. Through my years of boat ownership I
mast raising pole attachment CrispyCringle at 4:46am 07.10.21 can anyone affirm that the pole simply inserts into a one inch hole drilled into the mast? Are yo
Do we have a Battery or a Fridge issue? miraculix at 4:45am 07.10.21 Hi all, First, thank you all for your input here, that is really helpful for me. Now, the Fridge a
Yanmar 2qm15 Fuel return bypass?? (1) RoyS at 4:42am 07.10.21 Since you asked: Hard cold start may be addressed with the addition of a Thermostart device. Note th
Keel crack at hull O'Day 30 ('82) pcrice at 4:17am 07.10.21 Yikes! That looks like a hot mess. Glad to hear she is holding out the water (mostly). I found

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