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Yanmar starter switch. UKGreg at 8:21am 07.17.06 Big Boats 8/6724 Have a great deal of trouble starting my Yanmar 27hp 3GM engine. The starter button does not seem to
Thread Tracker Problem Roy Mosteller at 8:21am 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 0/939 Phil - Commencing last Friday every post I have added to my HOW Thread Tracker have added in duplic
head flush UKGreg at 8:16am 07.17.06 Big Boats 6/998 Can a regular sea water flush head be swapped over to flush with fresh water?Believe some large new
Gel coat cracks. Bill Niessen at 8:02am 07.17.06 Big Boats 2/1047 My Hunter Legend has several gel coat cracks where the combing meets the cabin house. My question is
in mast mainsail furling maintentance Frank at 7:47am 07.17.06 Big Boats 1/1405 Any tips on regular maintenance for the inmast furling mainsail on the C350? Is there any lubricati
Logistics of Bottom Paint Ed at 10:44am 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 6/995 I was quoted $1300 for prep and two rolled layers of Pettit Trinidad, so I begged off. They estimate
Sea anchor's cockneyboy at 10:40am 07.17.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1364 Hi, When I get my new Mac 26M next month I would like to do some overnight trip,s. Has anyone ever u
Raymarine ST7000+ autopilot installation Second Wind21298 at 10:37am 07.17.06 Big Boats 1/1874 I just purchased a 2007 Hunter 41DS. I would like to install a Raymarine ST7000+ autopilot system.
Australian Build Westsail 33 Peter Holz at 12:08pm 07.17.06 Other Sailboats 0/2766 I has come to my attention the denial of Australian build Westsail by some Westsail experts. Westsai
SF Bay Cal Rendezvous - "Caltopia" - 9-10 Sept. (1) James Williams at 12:24pm 07.17.06 Cal 5/796
Leaky Holding Tank Ted C at 1:01pm 07.17.06 Big Boats 9/1051 1991 P42, crack or hole discovered in bottom of 35 gallon holding tank (has not been rempved yet) An
Engine temperature for a Westerbeke 30 RAD at 11:57am 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 3/2257 After a couple of years of ownership of my W30 Westerbeke it has never over heated but the gauge's f
problem with mast bend on H22 Pete at 11:49am 07.17.06 Smaller Boats 7/1081 I'm having one heck of a problem trying to get the proper mast bend on my mast. I've meticulusly fol
balancing boat while sailing upwind gary nelms at 1:11pm 07.17.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1009 We get pretty windy conditions here. When sailing with whitecaps and up, I wrestle the wheel and hav
Good online (or local to the SF Bay) chandlery whyiwork at 1:06pm 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1132 I am trying to replace my winch handle holder with an exact match to my old one (so as to avoid dril
Leak on floor near ice chest hightower at 1:59pm 07.17.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1732 1. We sail frequently mostly weekends. Every time we open the boat up for a sail, I find a leak on f
12volt icon definition Mike Hollingsworth at 3:07pm 07.17.06 Bavaria 3/1901 As a new owner of a 1999 38 Ocean, I'm excited about meeting all of the other Bavaria owners at the
Sailors in SE michigan;looking to crew & host mike M. at 2:43pm 07.17.06 Trailer Sailors 2/1404 my 3rd boat purchased 3 months ago; 1977 cat.22 - updated lots, took up for sail"trials" in grand tr
Looking for sailing pals in southeast michigan mike m. at 2:24pm 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 0/956 Recently bought a Catalina 22, took it up to grand traverse bay and now really missthat place(Grac
sailing in SE michigan; wanting to host/crew FixinHer-up at 3:22pm 07.17.06 Smaller Boats 0/905 Anyone else need another hand for spontaneous daysailing ? Or want to sail/crew aboard other boats ?

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Simple Reef Hook pclarksurf at 10:49pm 07.06.21
1 month of sailing, update Roland5048 at 10:39pm 07.06.21 more better. :plus:
Arguing with insurance company Morenoreid at 9:02pm 07.06.21 Yes. We bought our previous boat (hunter 40.5) in April, 1999. Before we put her in, we cleaned, po
Window gaskets The Captain at 8:32pm 07.06.21 After considerable searching, this worked perfectly. Had to buy a 100' roll. used 20'. Selling the r
1 month of sailing, update HMT2 at 8:17pm 07.06.21
1 month of sailing, update Orbweaver at 8:00pm 07.06.21 I'll have him look at the main also, as I want to add a second reefing point. Part of the problem wi
Invest 97L jssailem at 7:59pm 07.06.21 SFS I believe your yard is going to get a good soaking. You will know if your shingles are still sou
Invest 97L SFS at 7:47pm 07.06.21 Well, it's getting close, and we've had a little rain, and not much wind. Going to bed, so I guess I
New outboard advice twistedskipper at 7:44pm 07.06.21 So you leave it down also while sailing? No. Those stresses are nothing like those on the road.
1 month of sailing, update Joe at 7:39pm 07.06.21 Sounds like you're setting up for a pretty great summer. With a little practice you'll be reefing t
Shaft alignment rpwillia at 7:14pm 07.06.21 Did the diver report your shaft is centered in the opening? Once it is centered then you can focus o
Transom Replacement shemandr at 6:47pm 07.06.21 Your boat your call. I'd be interested in seeing those pics.
Reefing furling main while running down wind? ramoore at 6:18pm 07.06.21 Hi, OP here. Yes, boat will heave-to. I've practiced that in lower winds. I'll have to try it in
Transom Replacement Sunbird22358 at 6:16pm 07.06.21 shemandr The 1969 JAVELIN is different from the 1971 and later model that you saw, the transom is co
New outboard advice MikeHoncho at 6:08pm 07.06.21 My Hunter 26 factory manual specifically says not to tow tilted, due to increased leverage on the m
OUTHAUL END CAP mjsb at 5:59pm 07.06.21 Thanks, just waiting for Elsa to say good bye.
Question about Jib Furling System Sunbird22358 at 5:59pm 07.06.21 I'm hoping to help . The picture that you posted is exactly what I have .I used about 1' of 1/4" St
Port of San Diego To Halt In-water Hull Cleaning Activities In SIYB For Two Months This Winter jaysweet at 5:51pm 07.06.21 Curious how often you haul out and recoat? In the area mentioned (SIYB), I believe the majority of
Javelin motor advice Sunbird22358 at 5:48pm 07.06.21 A short-shaft will "work" but the long-shaft (20") will work much better. I originally had a short-s
Reefing furling main while running down wind? twistedskipper at 5:47pm 07.06.21 Not sure who the question was for but never have. I am sure the boat can heave to but have never tr

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