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Compression Post Leak Jason Alexander at 1:32am 08.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/947 So my compression post is leaking a very little bit around one of the screws that holds the compress
Alternator meltdown tom723 at 12:38am 08.30.05 Big Boats 1/836 I just got back from a great sail on the bay. I turned off the engine and the oil pressure alarm we
B Wilkie Marvel at 12:33am 08.30.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/938 Does anyone have experience on removing their B
Kudos to Customer Service Ray Carter at 12:15am 08.30.05 Ask All Sailors 0/850 I rushed home, from signing the papers on our new boat, to order winch covers. In my hurry, I order
Kenyon No. 2 Winches for O'day 20 Peter Paulsen at 11:52pm 08.29.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1014 The Kenyon No. 2 winches need repair. Before I buy new winches, are there repair kits available and
Rasmus displacement Karstein Egeland at 11:47pm 08.29.05 Hallberg-Rassy 8/2696 Hello! I am thinking of repowering to something smaller than the original md 21 this autumn. Due to
proper lubricant for head Marc Beroz at 11:18pm 08.29.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1341 Hi Peggy. I want to thank you for your help last spring when you told me that my Wilcox Crittenden I
STANDING RIGGING BARRY at 10:52pm 08.29.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/956 WHAT IS THE RECOMENDED TENSION OF THE RIGGING FOR A 27 FOOT, 1977 CATALINA WITH A FIXED KEEL? I HAVE
For a 26S: Long shaft or extra-long shaft motor? Sandor20950 at 10:44pm 08.29.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1432 I am buying a new 4-stroke outboard to satisfy the desires of the Commodore for less noise and smell
"Flasher" Spinaker - Help Bob at 9:36pm 08.29.05 Columbia 0/1670 I inherited an Ulmer Flasher with my 26' Columbia. It's a "poleless" spinaker and I'm not sure how
strut-1980-37c warren at 8:42pm 08.29.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1001 warren again, boat is a hunter 37 cutter not a 40.5 thank you for any help
strut-1980-37c warren at 8:35pm 08.29.05 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1293 looking for new strut broke mine
A few questions RAD18362 at 4:36pm 08.29.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1153 I have found a broken weld on one of my lifeline stanchions. Can it be welded? Does anyone have a sc
A few questions RAD18362 at 4:26pm 08.29.05 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1039 I have found a broken weld on one of my lifeline stanchions. Can it be welded? Does anyone have a sc
Sailing around Phoenix Az Robert at 4:11pm 08.29.05 Ask All Sailors 4/2259 Does anyone have experience sailing in the Phoenix Arizona area?Where can you sail? - I've looked
Electrical Diagrams? csobalvarro at 2:28pm 08.29.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/976 Does anyone have or know where I can find an electrical diagram of how the Mac 26D is 'supposed' to
H23 Sails Mike Misko at 2:00pm 08.29.05 Smaller Boats 2/972 The main and standard jib for our H23 are worn out, and we are looking into replacement options. I
Prop Shaft Noise rob19588 at 1:49pm 08.29.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2100 Every once in awhile I get a loud noise that sounds like it is coming from the prop shaft area. Whe
new sails beneteau 473 oceanics sunmar at 1:08pm 08.29.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1352 Hi About to embark on the purchase of renewing my (France) factory fitted sails with a new set and w
thru hull fitting Kevin at 12:29pm 08.29.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/988 Upon returning to the dock yesterday I noticed to my horror that the "mushroom head" on one of the t

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Motor mount just not lifting any more Grotto at 7:30pm 04.18.21 high on my best mod list was throwing away that da#$ lift "adjustment" mechanism and installing th
cleaning a marine head Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:23pm 04.18.21 To Fred1diver and Morgandonor... Both of your toilets are too old to be worth rebuilding. REE versi
Lead keel, non-copper paint Davidasailor26 at 7:09pm 04.18.21 Is that a thing for water-based paint on top of epoxy, or only for the solvent based? I'd sort of t
Rust on arch base weld Nachismo at 7:04pm 04.18.21
Help with 1983 Hunter 22 Sullzarollz at 6:57pm 04.18.21 That helped a ton thank you so much
Acetone a safe cleaner? Leeward Rail at 6:36pm 04.18.21 found one that discusses nitrile glove compatibility and use recommendations: Not good for acetone.
Acetone a safe cleaner? Leeward Rail at 6:31pm 04.18.21 You want nitrile gloves A suppliers safety sheet we had at the shop said that nitrile is NOT reco
Soft wood along bottom of bulkhead - how bad is this, how to approach? jimgreen8c at 6:28pm 04.18.21 Lie on the port berth and look up. Those four big bolts anchor the chain plate for the upper shroud.
Lead keel, non-copper paint jaysweet at 5:28pm 04.18.21 Be sure to hot coat the paint onto the last cost of epoxy. That will help get a good bond for the p
Motor mount just not lifting any more (1) RussC at 5:25pm 04.18.21 high on my best mod list was throwing away that da#$ lift "adjustment" mechanism and installing thi
Acetone a safe cleaner? DAVA390 at 5:21pm 04.18.21 Thank you for all the replies folks, I knew I would get a lot of info here.
sheave under mast plate for CB line. Crazy Dave Condon at 5:15pm 04.18.21 Rob If you do find any material please advise. Also advise on companionway slat boards are cut
Locating leak Rich Stidger at 5:11pm 04.18.21 Any other clues? Like is it raining? Is the fresh water pump cycling? Is any pump cycling- like a
Greetings! Newb H22 owner SeaTR at 5:06pm 04.18.21 I bought a salvage 1981 H22 back in 2007, have been working on her bit-by-bit for the past 14 years
Locating leak Ted at 5:05pm 04.18.21 Check your fresh water tank and all the connections from it.
Locating leak quadrille38 at 5:04pm 04.18.21 Fresh water tank and plumbing?
Galley or Cabin "Door" on 1983 H22 SeaTR at 4:58pm 04.18.21 RE: Your ..."wanting to replace that smoked plastic cover with a solid white piece anyway." My vote
New Owner of a 1985 Hunter 22 "Moccasin" SeaTR at 4:39pm 04.18.21 I bought a salvage 1981 H22 back in 2007, have been working on her bit-by-bit for the past 14 years
How should a rebuilt Yanmar behave? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:37pm 04.18.21 Max RPM for the 2GM20F is 3600. And if you don't believe @Alan Gomes :
sheave under mast plate for CB line. rgranger at 4:36pm 04.18.21 I replaced the spacer in mine and it only lasted a season b4 UV damage made the new one brittle. Be

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