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Hunter 170 auxiliary motor size Pat Nevins at 3:09am 09.02.06 Day Sailers 8/2152 I am considering buying a 170. Regarding aux power, I already own a 4hp Yamaha standard shaft. 170 l
Turnbuckle tool?? Hoosier Kevin at 1:37am 09.02.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1107 This should be a simple question - what is the name of the tool that is used to tighten a turnbuckle
Water in Keel _ O'day 22 David Ware at 9:27am 09.02.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/851 I have recently purchased a 1973 O'Day 22 which is in need of some updating and maintenance includin
Winter storing a Hunter 170 kaganesrj at 10:12am 09.02.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1100 I would like some input on storing my new Hunter 170 for the winter. I don't have a garage. Should
Yanmar engine stop circuit Oliverhg at 9:33am 09.02.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/2136 I recently put a post up on not being able to stop the Yanmar 3GM30F engine on my 2004 Hunter 33.I
Sail Cover specs for Cal 20 GNoice at 10:00am 09.02.06 Cal 0/588 Does anyone have the specs for a Cal 20 main sail cover? I am waiting for a mast from Seals and can
Holding Tank Hose Leak Joseph at 11:00am 09.02.06 Ask All Sailors 2/827 I recently got a small leak in a hose going to the holding tank. I removed and replaced the hose. Th
Can you ID the make of this boat? (1) Julison at 1:34pm 09.02.06 Trailer Sailors 3/1552 Hi,I recently purchased a small sailboat and would like some help identifying its make.There are
Replacing bilge hose WildBill at 1:51pm 09.02.06 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2671 My old bilge hose is leaking, I would like to replace it but am unable to remove it.Nor can I figure
phrf rating for Mac 22 bluem27 at 2:54pm 09.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1309 Does anyone know the PHRF rating for A Macgregor 22?Seen any racing tips for this model?Thanks,em
snap on canvas wind rain cover for cuddy karl mattson at 3:53pm 09.02.06 Ask An Oday Owner 0/823 where can i aquire a canvas snap on cover for the cuddy on my mariner,oday,or wooden doors etc. than
Looking to buy used Yanmar 3GM30F engine Where to Chuck711 at 9:26pm 08.31.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1292 Looking to buy used Yanmar 3GM30F engine Where is a good place to find?email : CLCJR54@hotmail.
Ernesto (1) Peter at 11:57pm 08.31.06 Ask All Sailors 13/1118 Ernesto is packing a little more punch than I thought it might. Currently getting 45-50 knot gusts o
Comparing Hunter 26 with the 260 Paul Jarvis at 12:18am 09.01.06 Smaller Boats 14/1587 Could anyone please tell me if there are any significant differences between the Hunter 26 and the H
Stuck centerboard in 1972 Oday 23 joeco at 2:10am 09.01.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1105 Has anybody removed the CB from the keel. Mine needs to be repaired and pendant attached, but after
M-25 won't Start Jason at 1:45am 09.01.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1159 I went to start the engine to day and nothing happened. I depressed the glow plug button as usual a
Need help with coffee DreamBoat at 12:48am 09.01.06 Ask All Sailors 45/2824 I am a child of the seventies, and only vaugely remember my parents making coffee in a percolator.
Bavaria 30: Owners Please Respond brian at 2:54am 09.01.06 Bavaria 12/5101 Greetings:As the central Canadian dealer for Bavaria claims to not be able to get a sample of the
Sailing to Hawaii Les at 3:39am 09.01.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1960 We will be sailing from San Diego to Hawaii in early May of 2007. Would be interested in a convoy wi
replacement portholes? SteveAllen at 5:36am 09.01.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1262 I just bought a 30 ft 1980 Hunter Cheribini and would like to replace the portholes. (They are stam

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Considering a Hunter 240 MrEd at 12:25pm 06.12.21
Traveler Don Guillette at 12:10pm 06.12.21 Thank you! Book is purchased and on the way. :) Stu: As always thanks for the plug. Seamadian: Y
Yanmar 3JH2E Stalling at Higher RPM Under Load Ralph Johnstone at 11:23am 06.12.21 Have folks had fuel lift pumps fail? Is this indicative of a failure? The HP pump can usually sup
Yanmar 3JH2E Stalling at Higher RPM Under Load Ralph Johnstone at 11:20am 06.12.21 Have you checked the air filter ?
New owner of 1985 Hunter 28.5 GGTaylor at 11:09am 06.12.21 You should join the Hunter 28.5 Owners FB page. It has years of problems, fixes, tips, and otherwise
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker skunther at 11:07am 06.12.21 Motors always have a higher initial current draw. Was there a load on the motor, if not then that c
12v Fridge/Freezer MikeHoncho at 11:04am 06.12.21
reefing blocks for oday 322 jibmayhem at 9:58am 06.12.21 so the line will slide through the gromet o the sail?
reefing blocks for oday 322 (1) Tally Ho at 9:45am 06.12.21 i am starting to mock it up there is no wi d at the marina today. the way this block lays just doe
another really good reason not to ground at low tide.. (1) capta at 9:32am 06.12.21 Have you run a remote starter (see below) to try to turn the engine over? Sometimes unrelated things
reefing blocks for oday 322 (1) jibmayhem at 9:30am 06.12.21 i am starting to mock it up there is no wi d at the marina today. the way this block lays just does
12v Fridge/Freezer Jimmy at 9:24am 06.12.21 I hate solar on a small trailer sailer I have a Honda 1000 generator.
reefing blocks for oday 322 jibmayhem at 9:16am 06.12.21 funny i cleaned a birds nest out of there twice in the fall. my reffing linrs do run straight thro
reefing blocks for oday 322 AlastairLC at 9:08am 06.12.21
Square sail .. Big Blue flies! LagunaJay at 9:03am 06.12.21
Dometic porta potty leaking Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:59am 06.12.21 Listing for the both the MSD and portable version says "no" under "discontinued by mfr?" which is st
reefing blocks for oday 322 Tally Ho at 8:25am 06.12.21 the cable is the out haul. the other two lines are the reef lines. at the front of the boom the t
Good rigger on the Upper Chesapeake Bay nveater at 7:56am 06.12.21 I recommend Walden Rigging Walden Rigging - I have used them frequently and they are very knowledge
12v Fridge/Freezer Doug J at 7:48am 06.12.21 Makes good sense Walt!
12v Fridge/Freezer Tedd at 7:42am 06.12.21 @walt , That's perfect, thanks very much! That's exactly the kind of information I need to plan the

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