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Flooded Cell bank discharged to nearly zero volts MichaelStacy at 12:43am 04.17.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/862 The last time I was at my boat (3 weeks ago) I inadvertantly left a light on in the aft cabin - whic
running lights Daydreams at 12:40am 04.17.06 Seidelmann 5/1205 while my wife and I were waxing our boat we inadvertantly buffed the wires connecting our port bow r
Sail measurements for a V 17 micmel at 3:17am 04.17.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/840 Does anyone have measurements for sails on a MacGregor/Venture V 17?
Electrical layout schaffin08 at 4:19am 04.17.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/929 I am in need of an electical diagram for my recently purchased Macgregor 26D (1988). I am having pro
Exhaust Hump Hose dglobe at 4:21am 04.17.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1280 Due to a leak on the aqua lift muffler I need to replace the rubber hose between the aqua lift and t
Boat History Report Jack2438 at 4:06am 04.17.06 Ask All Sailors 15/2999 For fun I tried the {free?} "Boat History Report" by entering my used boat I.D. number. The report s
Moving up to a C22 Dan Bailey at 4:29am 04.17.06 Smaller Boats 11/1384 After many years as a small boat /day sailor ( Lazer, Force Five) I am looking to move up to my firs
Prop JOND at 5:25am 04.17.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/839 I have a 1979Hunter 30,I have a 2 Blade prop like to increase my pushing power,where can I get a 3 b
Keel Sunaroo at 6:19am 04.17.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/795 Dose anybody out there know were I can find the dominations of the keel for a Catalina 22.
Interior Cushions BB at 2:42am 04.17.06 Mid-Size Boats 7/1276 Anyone have suggestions on an economic way to replace or refurb. the covers to the interior cusions?
Hatch Scratch Robert at 2:33am 04.17.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1124 Acrylic hatches on my Beneteau are scratched and cracked and need replacement. Anyone do it yourself
keel washers Nate Norris at 6:51am 04.17.06 Balboa 2/1558 Does anyone know a good source for the neoprene or felt keel washers
how do I find a water thermostat for atomic four pleiades at 8:00am 04.17.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/921 How do I find a water thermostat for my atomic four 1979? Need a 140 to 160 degree.
33.5 Hunter Shower Sump rdavis18724 at 10:16am 04.17.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1149 Has anyone installed or devised a shower sump for the 33.5 so the gray water doesn't drain into the
Coax VHF cable question Chris at 7:13am 04.17.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1080 Hi folks, dumb question time!It's been too long and I have gorgotten: The boat has some old and st
crosby mainsheet ralph at 7:44am 04.17.06 Other Sailboats 1/3099 does anyone have a better way to rig the main sheet than the crosby rig which has a jam cleat on
Lap Skirt EXHALE at 6:30am 04.17.06 Ask All Sailors 10/916 Problem looking for a solution...New Beneteau 57... Channel Slip... lapping of water at the aft...
Shaft Packing chief14326 at 9:13am 04.17.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/849 OK, I know this is dumb (Stu get ready). I re-packed my shaft last Friday and it wss not until I got
Longers trip taken Bill Roosa at 9:35am 04.17.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1228 What is the longest and shortest trip you have ever taken? Lets organize it into longest/shortest t
Bottom Painting over Lead Chuck970 at 9:48am 04.17.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1029 Today as I was chipping loose bottom paint off of my keel, I noticed that i chipped down to a soft s

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How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? jon hansen at 7:39am 12.14.20 if you want to run your car WOT then just head out for Dakar. plenty of WOT along the way. here in t
Mounting turning block to the base of the mast Crazy Dave Condon at 7:36am 12.14.20 @ricksoth Can you specify the specific sailboat mfg and model. Better pictures of deck towards mast
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Lisp Lisp at 7:28am 12.14.20 you have misunderstood the brake-in. re read page 32 of owners manual. running that engine WOT
Fiberglass Scratches and Overall polish Crazy Dave Condon at 7:19am 12.14.20 Formerly sailboat dealer now retired. First you did not say how deep scratches which is important.
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? justsomeguy at 7:15am 12.14.20 given that they want me to run wide open I was picturing a whole passel of kids in orange PFDs squ
Opinion on Keel Crack dmax at 7:12am 12.14.20 I had a 1988 302 whose keel broke off from a soft grounding - the design called for 6 layers of glas
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? jon hansen at 7:07am 12.14.20 you have misunderstood the brake-in. re read page 32 of owners manual. running that engine WOT
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? (1) Hunter216 at 7:06am 12.14.20 How do you break in an outboard on a Mac26s if you do not want to go beyond hull speed given that t
Fiberglass Scratches and Overall polish Pirate Dave at 7:05am 12.14.20 for gelcoat i prefer 3m super cut or meguires pro speed cut, followed by a quality paste wax such as
Non-skid gelcoat mold for 1984 Hunter 31 Crazy Dave Condon at 7:03am 12.14.20 The forum store could answer your question as they may have the build list on your boat. Ask them to
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Lisp Lisp at 7:03am 12.14.20 Trashcan, at home. You'll have to remove the prop. Keep an eye on water temp in trashcan. That's
Hunter 36 Fresh Water Tank Access nickroskam at 7:03am 12.14.20 I was able to get the boat over the weekend and sure enough, there was an access hatch in the vbirth
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Justin_NSA at 6:59am 12.14.20 All, Honda 9.9HP Long Shaft My question is not about the detail of the break-in but the issues I mi
Non-skid gelcoat mold for 1984 Hunter 31 sail sfbay at 6:51am 12.14.20 Welcome to the forum!! Have you considered contacting Gibco for a sample pack at the link below? h
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Joe at 6:34am 12.14.20 All, Honda 9.9HP Long Shaft My question is not about the detail of the break-in but the issues I mi
COVID Testing jssailem at 6:27am 12.14.20 SO, No real noticable side effects to speak of.
Mounting turning block to the base of the mast RoyS at 6:13am 12.14.20 I would pay the riggers to remove the mast for installation of an organizer plate. While the mast is
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Lisp Lisp at 5:33am 12.14.20 All, Honda 9.9HP Long Shaft My question is not about the detail of the break-in but the issues I mi
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Lisp Lisp at 5:30am 12.14.20 Who are "they"? All, Honda 9.9HP Long Shaft My question is not about the detail of the break-in b
Ground height of a 380 for trucking purposes. Parsons at 5:30am 12.14.20 Congratulations on the (potential) new boat. Remember to budget a few boat-bucks at each end for lif

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