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Perkins Engine Performance Ken Hammer at 8:37am 09.21.06 Other Sailboats 2/1572 My 52' has a Perkins 4236 engine, recently tuned. I'm concerned that the engine is not performing a
Shrink Wrap question Scott21120 at 9:12am 09.21.06 Ask All Sailors 16/2132 I am looking for a torch for shrink wrapping, and am a little confused by the range of prices - I se
Can you use 2 cycle fuel in a 4 cycle outboard? abe at 9:10am 09.21.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1335 I have some left over 2 cycle gas+oil mixture and I was wondering what would happen if I put in my 4
Hunter charters Ted at 10:37am 09.21.06 Big Boats 4/936 Anybody use any of the charter companies linked on the Hunter website?We're considering buying a la
H356 Water Tank Problem Steves at 9:09am 09.21.06 Big Boats 4/894 I thought that I posted this but maybe I forgot to push the correct button. Anyway, were out in 30
Attention Gearheads: Yanmar Question Rick D at 11:03am 09.21.06 Ask All Sailors 19/2963 On a recent trip, I noticed my oil pressure on my 4jh went through the floor at idle. After some res
Slow boat to China or anywhere else Hartley S Newman 2004 hunter 36 at 10:58am 09.21.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/878 I bought a new Hunter 36 in 2004 and had it equipped with a PYI max prop. It did a blistering 3.8 k
Oday 22 Dodger/Cockpit Enclosure Colin S. at 10:44am 09.21.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1594 Im thinking about getting a dodger for my Oday22 made by Genco Marine. I was then thinking that if I
ST 60 Wind System Malfunctioning dms543 at 11:41am 09.21.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1025 Anyone have experience with the wind direction indicator constantly spinning around? The unit is 4 y
Easy A/C for a Hunter 28.5 Landsend at 11:41am 09.21.06 Other Sailboats 2/903 I installed a a window a/c unit under the companway stairs on my Hunter 28.5...works great.
Answer to exterior install of a/c on Hunter 28.5 Landsend at 11:50am 09.21.06 Other Sailboats 3/929 This is what the a/c install looks like from the outside with the hatch door closed. Of course it's
headsail furling alan at 12:18pm 09.21.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/999 hi folks, todays question..... on my furlex headsail the last two or so feet are not attached to fur
Water in engine oil Jerrygg at 12:39pm 09.21.06 Catalina 30 4/1981 I have water in my universal diesel 5411 oil and oil in the bilge. I suspect the water muffler. Ho
Replacement Companionway Hatch Cover? djmeaney at 12:59pm 09.21.06 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1456 I just bought a 1970 Mariner 2+2 that is missing the original companionway hatch cover that slides o
Rules of the road sailaway78 at 1:34pm 09.21.06 Ask All Sailors 21/2440 The recent collision between a 92' sailboat and a 600' coal freighter brought out a storm of questio
New 22 Owner Chuck at 1:15pm 09.21.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/821 Does anyone know if the oday 22 will pop back up if the sails hit the water. Also is their a point i
Rigging specs for Grampian 26, I, J, P, E Harry Phillips phillihi33@yahoo.com at 10:20pm 09.19.06 Grampian 3/3894 Need the I, J, P, E measurements for a Florida Westcoast PHRF rating. Is a '74 model with a fixed kk
Single line reefing question Keith1654 at 11:48pm 09.19.06 Day Sailers 2/1440 Does anyone see a problem of instead of tying off the single line reefing to the mast bring the line
Tiller change to Wheel Mike Novitsky at 11:46pm 09.19.06 Other Sailboats 2/1035 I am looking to buy a 1988 Jeanneau 32 Attalia that has a tiller. I much prefer a wheel, so does an
daysailor II rudder dimensions Ing at 11:11pm 09.19.06 Day Sailers 3/1478 I recently acquired a Daysailor II project boat that needs a rudder and tiller. Does anyone have th

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Mainsheet traveler system LeeandRick at 12:06pm 08.02.21 Give Garhauer a call. They will actually talk to you and help you along. https://www.garhauermarine.
Mac 25 upper shrouds & spreader positioning (7) Dan Wray at 11:51am 08.02.21 Another spreader issue, the mast side of the spreader has been damaged by the head and nylock nut of
Batteries BobH57 at 11:41am 08.02.21 I replaced my three old 4D gel batteries last summer with 200AH AGM's from Renogy last summer. Could
Chain snubbers Stu Jackson at 11:36am 08.02.21 Primary has 300 feet of all chain. @dLj, one of the more interesting anecdotes I picked up about t
Reconnecting cut transducer cable on Standard Horizon DS35 jssailem at 11:19am 08.02.21 As a place of reference, my 1974 boat came with 2 transducers. One was in a oil bath attached to the
Sail question jon hansen at 11:13am 08.02.21 john is correct, that if it were not ordered, then it is not correct. all my mains overlap the back
Batteries gfrazzle at 11:07am 08.02.21 Thanks to all for the inputs!
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) jssailem at 11:05am 08.02.21 I agree that is the last place I saw them. Think they were at the Annapolis show as well. Weren't th
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) Ward H at 11:04am 08.02.21 @ward. Looks like one of those Closed Cell Foam seats from the same company that makes closed cell
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) jssailem at 10:59am 08.02.21 @ward. Looks like one of those Closed Cell Foam seats from the same company that makes closed cell f
Batteries Ward H at 10:57am 08.02.21 Might be well worth your time to read this thread by Maine Sail. AGM Batteries - Making The Choice
Batteries sail sfbay at 10:53am 08.02.21 Ditto AGM's.......but the forum will offer their recommendation and why they chose them. In the mean
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) (1) Ward H at 10:50am 08.02.21 I was on a friends boat taking a photo of a Bimini frame and noticed this raised seat on their C34.
Sail question jssailem at 10:45am 08.02.21 Supporting @Joe's observations, the sail was mis-designed for your rig. Not being there when you o
Contact with Crazy Dave (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:41am 08.02.21 Are they from Nigeria? Could be worth millions...;) My Dear Mr. Crazy Sir, If you could be so ve
Batteries Justin_NSA at 10:39am 08.02.21 You must already have a smart charger to handle the AGMs properly. I would stick with AGM
HR43 mk1 - salt water entry into the aft cabin - help wanted Ralph Johnstone at 10:31am 08.02.21 I am attaching two photos and a video Can you try again to attach the video ? May offer some fur
Replacing internal outhaul (1) wdonovan at 10:07am 08.02.21 A tip: This stuff makes fishing a rope with a messenger so easy. Instead of sewing end to end, I use
Life line specs and material jssailem at 10:03am 08.02.21 The issue of chafing, like all on a boat, can be addressed. You may have to reach a compromise; Like
Windlass on a Beneteau 343 zimboy at 9:47am 08.02.21 @BigEasy ad @jssailem thanks for the great ideas and help.

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