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instrument troubleshooting help ! Ron at 9:05am 05.10.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1160 I just stepped my mast today. Two of my Autohelm ST4000 instruments are not working properly. All
Outboard Motor bracket for a 24.5 Daydreams at 9:33am 05.10.06 Seidelmann 3/1531 I just got a good deal on a Yamaha 9.9 4 stroke stroke outbord. When I replaced the 2 stroke Evenrud
Chene Anchor Performance Report Ranger Paul18580 at 9:39am 05.10.06 Smaller Boats 0/1979 I finally got to use my Chene anchor with my H216 and I am pretty pleased. I normally sail in Lake
Help! Hose Fittings Fresh Water Doug H-36 at 9:47am 05.10.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1090 Does any one know the correct name for the push lock hoes fittings Hunter is using? I accidentally b
Moisture levels in the hulls Cat Sailor at 10:27am 05.10.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/992 Hi FriendsI am getting back into sailing after some time and looking at many different boats. One
Tachometer still shows 500 rpms when motor is off Traumaguard at 10:57am 05.10.06 Ask All Sailors 10/14435 Can anyone tell me why my Universal tachometer still shows 500 rpms after I have shut the motor off?
Liberty Dinghy Tony at 8:26am 05.10.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1306 Any Liberty owners out there with experience of the loading capacity of this dinghy.I have just bou
Cruising Knots per Day johnpaul at 8:15am 05.10.06 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1151 I am negotiating to purchase a 1981 Cherubini Hunter 25. Logistics is the main issue.The owner has
Running a Yanmar 2GM20F at high altitude Tim22902 at 2:36pm 05.10.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1259 Hello All!I have just purchased a new to me 1989 H30 with a Yanmar 2GM20F. The engine ran like a c
Fiberglass repairs Sailor416 at 5:57pm 05.10.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1042 I had several cracks appear in my gel coat over the winter time, I got a surveyor in and he said the
Speed transducer ???? Tim22902 at 2:48pm 05.10.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/884 Hello All, I have just purchased a "new to me" 1989 H30G. The depth and speed transducers are loca
Topclimber bosun chair rig. Kerry13709 at 7:35pm 05.08.06 Ask All Sailors 13/1862 I have a nice bosun chair from West Marine that I have used once. I seem to have a hard time getting
3M 5200 Jake at 10:18pm 05.08.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1233 I have looked through the archives and can't find out how long before I can paint over 3M 5200. It s
Oday 31 King at 11:06pm 05.08.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/2530 The Oday site has been a great source of information for me over the past few years. Now that I'm re
Dreaded Mast Step Compression Gary W. Trew at 11:12pm 05.08.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1003 PICTURES ANYONE?My boat is currently suffering from the above malady and I have found excellant in
Rigging mainsail to boom Bob at 11:19pm 05.08.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1449 Need direction on rigging the mainsail to the boom. The diagram provided on this site isn't very hel
New owner michael at 11:53pm 05.08.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/944 Hi, does anyone know anyone or recommend someone to show us the ropes? We got our sailboat a few mo.
Rub Rail skipper737 at 11:59pm 05.08.06 Catalina 30 3/1529 I would like to replace the vinal insert on my rub rail. I have checked the selection from Taco at W
Wind meter Stuart Casteel at 12:13am 05.09.06 Ask All Sailors 10/1651 I was wondering what people are useing for a hand held wind meter. I do not want to spend more than.
Question About On the Hard or In the Water... Bro Paul at 12:54am 05.09.06 Mid-Size Boats 8/809 I just have a quick question... I leave Florida for the summer every year for business. I have a c

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Seeking Recommendations for Replacement of Cockpit and Sink Drain Hoses (1) kloudie1 at 7:35am 05.19.21 This is original to the H-34, I have since replaced the hose to the thru-hull with Saniflex.
Seeking Recommendations for Replacement of Cockpit and Sink Drain Hoses (1) Justin_NSA at 7:23am 05.19.21 This is what my sink drains looked like originally. Not only were they cracked, they trapped junk in
Rudder Purchase kendyoozed at 7:21am 05.19.21 That is already on the to do list as well. Taking this nice and slow.
Rudder Purchase Justin_NSA at 7:17am 05.19.21 Another tip from someone who has been there... Look for a prop ring or some other device to keep yo
Have you checked your Standing Rigging for this season? sail sfbay at 7:13am 05.19.21 Thanks for sharing!! Although I do a cursory inspect the standing rigging before I go sailing but I
Rudder Purchase kendyoozed at 7:12am 05.19.21 Thanks I will add this to my wish list
Seeking Recommendations for Replacement of Cockpit and Sink Drain Hoses Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:10am 05.19.21 Corrugated hose may be ok for cockpit drains, but I'd use smooth walled sanitation hose for the sink
Rudder Purchase (1) Justin_NSA at 7:05am 05.19.21 Can't help with your questions but I think you'll like the HDPE rudder. I installed one on my 26S. C
Does your club have a designated drink? Jackdaw at 6:46am 05.19.21 Natural Light? I think I've been insulted :biggrin: Na. That would only be insulting if that plac
Does your club have a designated drink? Justin_NSA at 6:40am 05.19.21 Good news, you can go to Ocean Beach Yacht Club in San Diego and order the special, you'll get a 12
Hunter 260 Forestay Tension with Furler Will Gilmore at 6:10am 05.19.21 Does the mast bow? It does sound like you're over tensioned. The Hunter 260 will put too much tens
Traveler Sailavie1 at 6:10am 05.19.21 I installed the Barton Removable Mainsheet Traveler on my H25 which, like the Sirius, has a single p
Does your club have a designated drink? Jackdaw at 6:00am 05.19.21 They need to publish the recipes for those libations! Here's the recipe (and backstory) to the
Hunter 260 Forestay Tension with Furler Crazy Dave Condon at 5:37am 05.19.21 Rig could be over tensioned. Do me a favor. Take your two top fingers and pull back without moving
Hunter 260 Forestay Tension with Furler Sailavie1 at 5:23am 05.19.21
Is this too close? Alternator Mounting... Daveinet at 5:16am 05.19.21 The only thing I would worry about is rubbing through the foil and then getting foam all over. Those
eye candy (1) TomY at 4:52am 05.19.21 ARION, the first fiberglass auxiliary yacht built turns 70 years old this season. The fiberglass hul
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas? RoyS at 4:48am 05.19.21 Rethinking this; dock hose might have too much pressure. System is probably designed for 10 psi or s
Jones Beach Northwell Amphitheater shemandr at 4:45am 05.19.21 I believe the stage faces away from the bay. I've been to several JB concerts there. You could pro
Is this too close? Alternator Mounting... Maine Sail at 4:38am 05.19.21 Brett, Your primary means of alternator protection is Belt Load Manager. This should be at least le

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