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Diesel shutoff question   (2)
Wm. Gill at 10:45am 05.27.21
...The suggested Morse single lever controller is now sold by Seastar. I use their CH5310P model bu
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker
Ralph Johnstone at 10:34am 05.27.21
I did attempt to clean the wiring from the solenoid to the motor, and it was a lost cause - the pos
BoatUS tips on rebedding hardware
Stu Jackson at 9:54am 05.27.21
True. For those who don't click on links (why remains beyond my comprehension...), here's what it s
Its funny Friday!
kappykaplan at 9:49am 05.27.21
Good to know @dLj
Its funny Friday!
dLj at 9:46am 05.27.21
Does Darwin come to mind? :poke::stir::beer: I'm very familiar with Darwin and Darwinian theory...
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas?   (3)
SycloneDriver at 9:40am 05.27.21
I found 4 bits of old impeller blades that the previous owner left for me. I was not having overhea
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase !
Daze at 9:31am 05.27.21
I purchased a 2007 H49 in 2019. Added 800 watts of solar (4 - 200 watt solid panels) and mounted th
Shore water feed   (1)
kbgunn at 9:30am 05.27.21
Ditto what others have said. Make sure the manifold valve is lined up to allow water to enter the s
1980's H22 Main Sheet Traveler Replacement Options?
Justin_NSA at 9:18am 05.27.21
BTW, Justin_NSA, where are there bodies of water to sail in Kansas? Do you trailer your 30 footer?
Diesel shutoff question
Wm. Gill at 9:14am 05.27.21
Suggest you get the Yanmar 2QM15 Maintenance Manual and the Parts Manual. I downloaded the servic
1980's H22 Main Sheet Traveler Replacement Options?
Justin_NSA at 9:14am 05.27.21
Yes, Justin_NSA, I think I can wait. It's been a 13 year "mad rush" to get this traveler changed ou
1980's H22 Main Sheet Traveler Replacement Options?
SeaTR at 9:12am 05.27.21
BTW, Justin_NSA, where are there bodies of water to sail in Kansas? Do you trailer your 30 footer?
1980's H22 Main Sheet Traveler Replacement Options?
SeaTR at 9:10am 05.27.21
Yes, Justin_NSA, I think I can wait. It's been a 13 year "mad rush" to get this traveler changed ou
Hunter 28 Mast Exit Plates
jssailem at 9:07am 05.27.21
Are you talking about the halyard exit plate about 6 to 8 feet above the mast base or the exit block
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced?
JoeWhite at 9:02am 05.27.21
Yes, it is normally open when pressure is low and closes the contacts when pressure developes. The c
C30 MKII Water Heater Wiring and Control
Stu Jackson at 8:53am 05.27.21
The black button that says water heater IS the I/O for the electric element in your water heater.
Alternator Mounting Failure
Maine Sail at 8:49am 05.27.21
That's not really a failure of mount/alternator/bracket it is a failure due to an incorrect installa
Catalina 275 Rudder float or sink?
Codybear at 8:41am 05.27.21
It appears my quarter dropped into a glass of water analogy was spot on. I won many, many beers drop
Behavior of marine batteries
Scott T-Bird at 8:34am 05.27.21
I didn't mean to harp on he inverter thing as it seems that you don't use it. It must be a legacy t
Last straw
JohnShannon at 8:31am 05.27.21
Well I have always appreciated you contributions you have very deep knowledge, but you are in somebo

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