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spinaker poles chaos at 2:23am 12.31.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/916 What length spinaker pole should my newly acquired Hunter 26.5 have? Thanks, Chaos
Making toast onboard, or at least warm bread JC on Bainbridge at 1:59am 12.31.05 Ask All Sailors 10/2014 We are real good with making coffee onboard, but how about toast, or buns?For toast, we have a wir
How does the Bahama 24 handle in rough seas? Dave Gallus at 1:23am 12.31.05 Islander 4/4298 I aquired a 24 ft. Bahama Islander and have been readying him for the water-this spring. But I am wo
cables Buck at 9:52pm 12.30.05 Bigger Boats 2/1121 Anybody: The throttle/transmission cable on my 272 needs replaceing. Where can I get one?The
Diesel Generator Frank at 9:52pm 12.30.05 Big Boats 4/892 Has anyone mounted a diesel generator under the cockpit seat on the starboard side to run off of the
centerboard replacement Dean at 8:33pm 12.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1572 I dinged my center board on my M26 (bottom corner gashed open 6 inches) pretty bad and may be able t
Replacement Stove for Oceanis 400 1993 Kerry13709 at 6:17pm 12.30.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1114 I had this thread on the general forum, but think I need to ask other Beneteau owners for advise. I
Anchor Windlass H 33.5 George H260 at 4:06pm 12.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1256 I would like to add an anchor windlass to our 89 Hunter 33.5.Input or pictures would be greatly appr
Universal 5411 (kubota) zincs Tim Cook at 2:32pm 12.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1431 I have a Universal 5411 (Kubota) 2 cylinder diesel in my Cat 27. I assume it has a sacrificial zinc
Boom Furling system question . . . grant544 at 12:07pm 12.30.05 Big Boats 3/1265 I have a 1990 Hunter Passage 42 with a circa-1990 Hood Stoboom which is very troublesome to operate
Cockpit speakers Jim C at 12:01pm 12.30.05 Ask All Sailors 16/2483 My current cockpit speakers have expired and need to be replaced. I'm looking at the Bose 131 but am
Rudder post and tiller head Daydreams at 11:54am 12.30.05 Seidelmann 8/4261 I just purchased a 299, and have it on the hard for a complete refit. During my inspection I found
Shower JW at 10:41am 12.30.05 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1177 Holiday Greetings! We don't use our shower and I am considering installing a shelving system to org
Re-naming your boat,, there is a certain way. PY charlie at 10:41am 12.30.05 Ask All Sailors 3/906 The problem with renaming your boat is if you don't do it right it can cause the "Sea Gods" to be up
What type of Sealant to use on the toe rail Jim at 10:38am 12.30.05 Smaller Boats 4/1845 Hello,I am going to remove the toe rail of my 1983 Hunter 22. I believe that I have a couple of s
1978 Y-25 15hp Yanmar $6000 jer_ryanderson@yahoo.com at 8:50am 12.30.05 Yamaha 1/2171 Boat is $6000 and located in Wilmington, CA 714-943-1600. jer_ryanderson@yahoo.com
confused Jack at 7:25am 12.30.05 Ask All Sailors 2/961 The previous post about coffee makers got me thinking.. I have many 12 volt appliances and chargers
Removing Thru Hulls logan at 6:14am 12.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/862 What is the best way to close off unused thru- hulls? I have two of them,the old gate valve type. C
12 v coffee makers Paul F at 5:46am 12.30.05 Ask All Sailors 26/2194 Normally use 12 volt appliances whenever possible - any thoughts on coffee makers? Seems easier to
Mooring lines Drake57 at 3:57am 12.30.05 Ask All Sailors 26/3608 I need to replace my permanent dock lines. I'd like to tie or fashion a loop in 5/8 inch solid yacht

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Universal M25 Exhaust Riser Mixing Pipe sailnski at 12:54pm 05.17.21 Also occrred to me: just take it into a hardware store and find the right length nipple that threa
Universal M25 Exhaust Riser Mixing Pipe (3) sailnski at 12:51pm 05.17.21 Lol, yes agreed. Here are pics of the old parts and a new one from Westerbeke that's not the right
How do you remove adhesive from wheel? Stu Jackson at 12:51pm 05.17.21 Mike you haves to be the very first skipper I've heard of who removed leather from a wheel. Wrappin
Dipstick thread Yanmar 3GM30F Ralph Johnstone at 12:49pm 05.17.21 Also, I think I'd rather have the dipstick threads be aluminum so if I crossthread and strip thread
Universal M25 Exhaust Riser Mixing Pipe Stu Jackson at 12:48pm 05.17.21 I haven't been able to find that 3 inch pipe. Any ideas, or do I need to have one fabricated? Also
New Hunter being launched Ralph Johnstone at 12:43pm 05.17.21 Never allowed anyone around for safety Except for the two guys on the cabin :yikes: ! If I were
Streaks on bottom paint Ralph Johnstone at 12:39pm 05.17.21 I can imagine the fish get pretty bummed out with an unsightly bottom paint job :yikes: ! Go sailin
Universal M25 Exhaust Riser Mixing Pipe Stu Jackson at 12:38pm 05.17.21 Yes, below the nipple should be a straight pipe to go to the hump hose as you said. Ralph's right,
Universal M25 Exhaust Riser Mixing Pipe Ralph Johnstone at 12:35pm 05.17.21 :worthless:
How do you remove adhesive from wheel? Brian D at 12:31pm 05.17.21 ROFLMAO... OK, I give on the PB. However, everyone probably has a jar PB in their home. Try it befor
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker (2) Ralph Johnstone at 12:30pm 05.17.21 If there is a windlass solenoid breaker onboard, I have never seen it. Where is it likely to be? I
361 where in boat is the dock AC inlet fuse ? (2) Capn John at 12:29pm 05.17.21 On my 2002 361, the main AC elec panel was mounted below the chart table. I am sure it was more tha
cleaning a marine head fred1diver at 12:29pm 05.17.21 Thank you
cleaning a marine head Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:28pm 05.17.21 You can get away with Shields or Trident #148 flex pvc ("the cheap stuff") for the head intake line
1993 510 Beneateau Windlass sail sfbay at 12:26pm 05.17.21 If you do not know the manufacturer and model and have the existing chain and warp then suggest buyi
Keel Line dLj at 12:07pm 05.17.21 Has anyone had experience with running a low line, keel to rudder on a sailboat to keep lobster lin
New Hunter being launched Crazy Dave Condon at 12:04pm 05.17.21 Make sure the straps are held together so they cannot slip off. Largest boat with crane was a 40 fo
Square sail .. Big Blue flies! dLj at 12:02pm 05.17.21 The 8 ft long piece might be a bit long to get shipped. Naw, they ship 20 foot lengths every day,
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker Stu Jackson at 11:41am 05.17.21 And yes, a windlass is a dealer or boat owner add on not a manufacturer's OEM. That may have been
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas? Stu Jackson at 11:38am 05.17.21 Dinghy foot pump connected to hose to inlet strainer.

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