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Jeaneau's without holding tanks? Don s/v Tellico at 12:11am 06.20.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/2068 A friend in my marina swears his brand new (2005) Jeanneau 35' doesn't have a holding tank installed
H23 Tiller RAY K18698 at 11:39pm 06.19.05 Day Sailers 1/1168 I have yet to set sail on my "new to me" 87, H23. There are two holes drilled through the wooden han
"Storm jib" for the 170? gball at 11:19pm 06.19.05 Day Sailers 1/1143 Hi all,Made it out on the lake for a rousing (and frankly picture-perfect) sail on the 170 yesterd
KO and shelf life Charlie6991 at 11:10pm 06.19.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1507 Does KO have a shelf life? I ask because I have faithfully used it since I purchased my sail boat
Merriman Wheel Removal braces1173 at 10:38pm 06.19.05 Big Boats 5/1022 Does anyone know how to remove a Merriman Yacht Specialties wheel? I have a 1984 Hunter 34 with a M
Changing a Y-Valve? augustwinds at 10:34pm 06.19.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/3455 I think my Y-Valve is the source of my smelly head based on my nose test... I have tried all of th
a better swim ladder Gary at 10:15pm 06.19.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/929 Can anyone recommend a good, sturdy swim ladder for a 22' sailboat with gunwales. It already has Shu
Inflatable trailer ? Tony Z at 9:25pm 06.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/884 I am looking to trailer the inflatable tender and motor. The purpose of this is not so much transpo
Plate at the top of the mast/360 deg. Anchor light R. A. Lueck at 3:43pm 06.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/991 I'm looking for information relative to how the plate that covers the top of the mast is attached to
Known Problems karmaf16 at 3:32pm 06.19.05 Sabre Sailboats 2/1754 Hi Everyone,I am making a sailboat purchase to be sailed on Lake Ontario and am doing the extensive
Reefing the Main - H23 Mike Misko at 2:46pm 06.19.05 Smaller Boats 4/769 As we prepared to sail this afternoon, we decided to put in a reef while at the dock. That's where
How do you secure teak on gelcoat? 3M, which #? abe at 2:32pm 06.19.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1280 I like to place strips of teak on the stern steps where the S/S ladder is at...less slipery and hide
Engine Replacement David at 1:43pm 06.19.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/1450 What is a good replacement engine for the Atomic 4?
ABYC technicial reports MABell at 1:38pm 06.19.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1170
What Gives You a Charge? bly at 1:32pm 06.19.05 Ask All Sailors 32/2425 Whether you have a small trailerable boat or a large blue water cruiser, chances are you have one or
irratic fuel gage Bert18049 at 12:54pm 06.19.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1125 Hi all,my fuel gage needle is moving all over the meter even when waters are dead calm.Does anybod
Where can I get a C-22 MkII Tech Manual? Mike4049 at 12:41pm 06.19.05 Smaller Boats 3/1132 It is a 1998 boat.
trailering with motor in place? Jeff Prideaux at 12:32pm 06.19.05 Smaller Boats 3/835 I have a 4 HP motor with my Hunter 216. Is it recommended to trailer the boat with the motor attach
Adding air conditoning Jim Bessinger at 11:57am 06.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/769 I have been toying around adding air condition to my 1990 H30 for two years now and have had some gr
Piloting the C30 Bob at 11:40am 06.19.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/949 Does anyone use the wheel brake when steering the boat like on long tacks or to do something quickly

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h49 propeller diameter? artboas at 11:37pm 04.14.21 Does anyone knows the diameter for the 3 blade propeller for the Hunter 49 with 110hp yanmar? Regar
Covid-19 Vaccination Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi at 10:49pm 04.14.21 As a follow up, My wife and I had Covid in early January which I posted about on January 30.. We ha
Covid-19 Vaccination jon hansen at 9:39pm 04.14.21 all my siblings and their families, all my kids and their spouses, all my friends and their people h
Repowering Islander 36 Ralph Johnstone at 8:58pm 04.14.21 My H-310 has a Yanmar 2GM20F and it sit right on the line of being underpowered. An islander 36 i
Fischer Panda Mini 12 valve corrosion Ralph Johnstone at 8:54pm 04.14.21 Sorry, but you're going to have to supply a lot more detail with measured lengths, elevations, and d
'78 Hunter 27 Tiller/rudder interface ggrizzard at 8:51pm 04.14.21 I think the two pieces of teak are there on purpose. It allows you to replace them without removing
Rudder collar assembly Jerdavis77 at 8:41pm 04.14.21 Any photos of your completed repair or details? I have a similar yet different issue on my 78 h27. t
Time for New Insurance BigEasy at 8:38pm 04.14.21 Last year was a particularly active storm season, especially on the Gulf. I have seen this occur i
Marine Air Conditioner Ralph Johnstone at 8:29pm 04.14.21 We have 9 below the WL Ouch ! That's one whole lot of holes. In a much bigger boat with more tha
Capsized transport in GOM. BigEasy at 8:25pm 04.14.21 Reports state 18 or 19 ng is that it was enroute to an oil platform that was approximately 40 miles
Capsized transport in GOM. ggrizzard at 8:08pm 04.14.21 The "Salvage Show" premiers on May 5, IIRC.
H356 Polars Genesis V at 7:36pm 04.14.21
Covid-19 Vaccination TimFromLI at 7:04pm 04.14.21 I've had both shots. I know plenty of people who want to "wait and see" I say once those who want a
Where to next? Terry Cox at 6:54pm 04.14.21 John, have you forgot our PNW narrative...it always rains, the sun never shines and the wind is alwa
Halyard wrap with Furlex JoeWhite at 6:39pm 04.14.21 The jib must be raised reducing the length of the halyard at the top that causes the wrap. Adding a
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM SycloneDriver at 6:33pm 04.14.21 Also make sure your ground is still grounded while the engine is running. It probably is but I woul
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler Rich Stidger at 6:32pm 04.14.21 I have done what you are doing and your job is looking very nice.
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM SycloneDriver at 6:30pm 04.14.21 I found a video online, you might look on YouTube. I suggest setting pulse to 12 and then go from th
Where to find dLj at 6:22pm 04.14.21 I think your best bet is to by the screws you want to use and take them to a powder coater and have
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler (1) SandyFrank at 6:10pm 04.14.21 Underside with (cured) Total Boat gel coat applied! Waiting on fairing compound for the top side.

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