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Under the Oven Sherry at 12:18pm 07.24.05 Mid-Size Boats 9/1248 I just bought a 1992 H30. I cleaned this weekend. Under the gimbaled oven, there was a double laye
Running Rigging for 77' H25 deeman7777 at 12:09pm 07.24.05 Smaller Boats 0/793 I am planning on replacing the running rigging of my 1977 H25. I could use some advice on proper
Masthead replacement of rollers and devider plate. John23903 at 11:38am 07.24.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1776 I have a '72 Catalina 27' and need to replace the four 2" rollers in the mast head. There is also a
V-Berth cushion/mattress size Gerry Bogert at 11:07am 07.24.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1758 I am looking for a mattress my 1985 H31 and cannot get to the boat for measurements. Does anyone kn
O'Day yachts Mark at 11:06am 07.24.05 Smaller Boats 1/879 I have often read about O'Day yachts but have very limited knowledge about them.Can anyone give me
Hey "Jenny Lynn" How do you run out of gas Jim Seamans at 10:32am 07.24.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/857 This story I want to hear! We will supply the wine. Running out gas.. my my ;DJimS/V Java
Liferaft installation Scott N. at 8:53am 07.24.05 Big Boats 2/820 Does anyone have any tips on securing a liferaft to the deck.The stainless steel frame that I have
Okay to use plywood for cabinets?? deeman7777 at 8:48am 07.24.05 Ask All Sailors 11/6094 I am replacing some galley cabinets since the previous cabinets were severly damaged. Can I use reg
Bent Strut Blues Tony M. at 8:45am 07.24.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/955 about a month ago I hooked a crab pot while sailing...discoverd this when I started the egine. Had t
'78 Hunter 37' needs new portlights Scott at 8:08am 07.24.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1453 Portlight sizes have apparently changed some since my 1978 boat's inception. Bomar,Lewmar,and Beckso
Swing Keel saltydog3111 at 7:10am 07.24.05 Smaller Boats 3/841 Well, my thoughts of a missing keel were finally realized during recent haul out. I guess I can not
Air in pressurized water system opa8589 at 6:44am 07.24.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/952 The water was drained from our pressurized water system for the winter. Now there is air in the syst
Leaky Lewmar Portlights Merrill at 6:26am 07.24.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1409 Our new to us 2000 411 was very lightly used and I suspect that the portlight seals have either drie
Raritan K.O. - Temperature Question Randall at 6:24am 07.24.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1111 I've been using this product for about a year and have been very pleased with the results. I'm at h
Twist Control Ranger Paul at 6:10am 07.24.05 Smaller Boats 3/840 I have a Hunter 216. I want to be able to control the main sail twist easily when close hauled with
Lightning Protection Mike at 6:03am 07.24.05 Smaller Boats 3/926 I understand that the factory installed some sort of lightning protection on the mid-80's Hunter 22.
Rolling Furler Options csobalvarro at 5:47am 07.24.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1007 I'm considering adding a roller furler to my 26D, but I want to make sure I make the right choice. A
Carburator problem ?? Norm8525 at 5:22am 07.24.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/886 My 2000 Yamaha 50 outboard stalls at the idle speed. I have been told to have the 4 carborators a)
Keel bolts leaking Hubert at 4:45am 07.24.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1573 My Oday 27 has a lead keel held on by 3 stainless bolts. These began to leak last year and are worse
O'day 27 keel bolts leaking Hubert at 4:38am 07.24.05 Bigger Boats 2/1757 Anyone had this problem? It gets quite bad when I am out in heavier weather. Can I tighten the nut(

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Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches Jackdaw at 5:46pm 04.15.21 Most builders use only the 4 corners.
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM Ward H at 5:45pm 04.15.21 Earlier Maine Sail posted you should have 1/2 of the regulated voltage at the AC Tap. Have you rec
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches smo10018 at 5:38pm 04.15.21 Was wondering what do you think a safe thickness would be for a backing plate for the clutches? Wou
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches smo10018 at 5:27pm 04.15.21 Yep good points will use all six holes. Thanks for the advice. Sean
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches Ward H at 5:13pm 04.15.21 I just replaced an original triple rope clutch (Garhauer) on my C30. It was mounted with 6 bolts an
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches FastOlson at 5:06pm 04.15.21 Please do use all the mounting holes. These parts are engineered for XX pounds of stress, and their
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM tylcole at 4:54pm 04.15.21 I found a video online, you might look on YouTube. I suggest setting pulse to 12 and then go from t
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM tylcole at 4:49pm 04.15.21 Also make sure your ground is still grounded while the engine is running. It probably is but I wou
Beneteau 311 Twin Rudder TIe-Rod ends question, (Tie bar), why plastic? dlochner at 4:37pm 04.15.21 Hello , Question to this group please...re: twin rudder 311 tie bar (tie rod) ends are currently pl
Catalina 30 Mk II engine dying in rough seas Franzcat at 4:37pm 04.15.21 Thanks for the great input. I change my filters regularly and keep the tank full or near full. I tre
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches kappykaplan at 4:35pm 04.15.21 With the appropriate backing plate, I would think 4 bolt holes would be fine. What's the pattern fo
Beneteau 311 Twin Rudder TIe-Rod ends question, (Tie bar), why plastic? dLj at 4:29pm 04.15.21 Hello , Question to this group please...re: twin rudder 311 tie bar (tie rod) ends are currently pl
rudder rigging question chip veres at 4:16pm 04.15.21 If you encounter the bottom as much as I do, you can make the downhaul of bungee cord. Chip V.
Swing keel vs Dagger ? chip veres at 4:14pm 04.15.21 We love our Mac 22 with a 500 pound swing keel. One of the "tricks" is to put in the lock bolt BEFO
Twin rudder problem CaymanMom at 4:08pm 04.15.21 Hello , Question to this group please, twin rudder 311 tie bar (tie rod) ends are plastic, one of mi
6-pack Charter Looking for More Capacity (Catalina 30) - USCG Inspected Vessel Requirements dlochner at 3:34pm 04.15.21 I run a 6-pack sailing charter on a Catalina 30. For a 6-pack, the CG doesn't require any inspectio
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 sail sfbay at 3:08pm 04.15.21 If you want to remove the floor, make a template and fabricate a new piece from teak and holly from
Prevent engine starting in reverse Sail Savannah at 3:07pm 04.15.21 Thanks for the input everybody! I've decided for the moment to just leave it in neutral
CHRISTMAS is 60 years old this season. Will Gilmore at 3:06pm 04.15.21 If ya don't like ta weathah, Wait a minute. -Will (Dragonfly)
Zeppelin RIBS sail sfbay at 2:58pm 04.15.21 Zeppelin Technologies, Inc. located in Quebec, Canada Company is reportedly out of business Boat Hi

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