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Winterizing Procedure Joe at 8:56pm 11.05.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/921 Please list in detail what the procedure is in winterizing Heat Exchanger and Engine on a 2GM20F (18
Changine antifreeze in heat exchange Joe at 7:29pm 11.05.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/918 I have a 1990 Hunter 28, with a 18 Hp (2GM20F) engine. I decided to flush out my engine. I warmed th
Just testing Alan Gluyas at 1:45pm 11.05.05 Catalina 310 8/1858 Hi folks. Just testing to see if anyone is using this forum yet. I have just spent a weekend fitti
First boat. Sailed Lake Michigan back in the 70"s Barry15618 at 12:53pm 11.05.05 Other Sailboats 4/746 I have found a large marine, owners boat, that looks like it is in great shape.I have not sailed sin
TV/DVD fried pbonner at 12:19pm 11.05.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1169 I have several Hunter sailboats of various sizes which have TV/DVD players on board. I recently had
Stern tube replacement Lucian Hill at 11:40am 11.05.05 Other Sailboats 1/735 I need a replacement stern tube or strut for the shaft, 3/4" shaft, that is coupled with an Atomic 4
owner's manual herbert rodriguez at 11:26am 11.05.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/858 does anyone know where i can find/buy an owner's manual for the oday 25. i understand that there spe
3 blade prop Dennis11686 at 10:56am 11.05.05 Newport 3/2030 I would like to replace my 2 blade prop with a 3 blade. I have a Newport 27 w/ the Atomic 4 shaft di
looking for 1977 cat 30 manuals eclipse at 10:47am 11.05.05 Catalina 30 3/1701 i am a new owner of a 1977 catalina 30 and am looking for copies of the manuals for the boat and eng
rigging a Mac 23 jeff10532 at 10:16am 11.05.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1007 I have just purchased a MacGregor 23, I am not familiar with the duel jib set up can someone let me
need to buy a ranger 29 hank at 10:08am 11.05.05 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 7/1825 anybody in fla selling a ranger 29.. we just lost ours in wilma here in cancun...
Ericson 29 Gas tank replacement Bob Levy at 9:36am 11.05.05 Other Sailboats 2/1301 HelloI recently purchased a 1978 Ericson 29 with an Atomic 4. The gas tank is in need of replacem
Volvo 2040 diesel Pete8927 at 9:19am 11.05.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1120 Can someone give me an equivalent oil filter number for the Volvo 2040 engine?Thanks,Pete
Halyard diameter question John at 9:15am 11.05.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/942 Hi. I have a 1977 Catalina 30 tall rig. Just got it last year and have really enjoyed it. I plan on
Cushion Cleaning help. Scott N. at 8:36am 11.05.05 Big Boats 3/762 The interior cushions on my '92 H35.5 smell a bit like the bilge. Can anyone recommend a cleaning pr
Folding Sails marcomondo at 8:33am 11.05.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1075 I am about to pull down and store the sails for the winter...was wondering if there is a method for
Leak from Bolt-on Keel Joint Keith at 8:23am 11.05.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/958 I have a 1973 O'Day 23, with the bolted-on shoal draft cast iron keel (weight about 1200lbs). I am
can you glue formica??? deeman7777 at 1:56am 11.05.05 Ask All Sailors 13/3800 I am replacing the laminate/formica surface on the galley. This was quite a project. I have the ne
AC recomendations Rick at 1:13am 11.05.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/888 Would like any info./advice on AC units for Hunter 29.5.....Tried hatch and portable companion-way
Volvo 2040 Oil Filter Pete at 11:16pm 11.04.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1093 HI,Does someone have any equivalent oil filter information for a Volvo 2040 diesel?Pete

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3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why kappykaplan at 9:42am 11.14.20 I'm partial to Quantum as that's where I got my new main several years ago. Is the sailmaker from Q
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why justsomeguy at 9:42am 11.14.20 Well, #3 is right out for political reasons. ;)
My turnbuckle has failed........ smokey73 at 9:36am 11.14.20 I think I've only seen threads pull out in stainless when they have been cross threaded or thread p
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector DrJudyB at 9:17am 11.14.20 Wouldn't the sail itself be enough All furlers have a top stop to keep the top swivel from slidin
My turnbuckle has failed........ (1) Calif. Ted at 9:09am 11.14.20 I think I've only seen threads pull out in stainless when they have been cross threaded or thread pi
Catalina 257 trailer height? F260SS at 9:08am 11.14.20 I wish I had seen this earlier as that is now my boat and it sat in my driveway for a week. I put it
Newport 27 Through hull replacement (1) Alan Gomes at 8:59am 11.14.20 Here ya go (attached).
Replacement Strut 1991 Beneteau Moorings 38' Allan12210 at 8:57am 11.14.20 I went into the store and put in "strut" with no answers. How did you get the right strut for your
Newport 27 Through hull replacement sbcwolff at 8:57am 11.14.20 Looks to me like you have 4 good reasons to make sure your through hulls are good. You say PVC...
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector (2) DrJudyB at 8:54am 11.14.20
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights Terry Cox at 8:53am 11.14.20 Anyone have a recommendation for replacement LED bulbs for all 3? Hi Gary, unclear from your post,
Newport 27 Through hull replacement sbcwolff at 8:52am 11.14.20 If the actual through hulls are PVC, then yes, you should make it a top priority to replace them as
Newport 27 Through hull replacement Alan Gomes at 8:34am 11.14.20 We just got a Newport 27 this year, and reading the Newport 27 article, it has me wondering about u
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? sreidvt at 8:25am 11.14.20 Would any 30 or 28 owners want to weigh in on their experience with the rudders on their boats? Like
Blister history of Catalina 310 JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 8:16am 11.14.20 Both posts are showing the wrap at the keel stub I mentioned. This should be a regular maintenance i
My turnbuckle has failed........ justsomeguy at 8:12am 11.14.20
Cockpit enclosure question thinwater at 8:11am 11.14.20 We're replacing all our canvas this winter and adding a complete enclosure. On the side panels we
My turnbuckle has failed........ Tedd at 8:08am 11.14.20 Besides it would be an expensive repair when compared to an average turnbuckle. Not if you already
My turnbuckle has failed........ thinwater at 8:06am 11.14.20 From Lewmar: What do you recommend for lubricating the turnbuckle threads? For turnbuckles with dis
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top Hayden Watson at 7:55am 11.14.20 I had this problem with my spin halyard. In my case it was the hoisting end of the halyard not the

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