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Wiring the new marine bathroom fixture - zzzt zzt Hugh at 1:30am 04.27.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1050 So the new head is in, and it calls for an 18 amp fuse or breaker. My old 6 - position fuse box is
Companionway hatch rail fasteners on 25.5 BobKat at 1:21am 04.27.05 Smaller Boats 3/962 I'm looking to replace the rails that hold the companionway hatch and need advise on how they are fa
Upgrades and improvements Jack19495 at 1:04am 04.27.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1320 Hello to all. I am always looking to upgrade and make improvements on my 1983 Catalina 22. I love th
PHRF Rating for 1990 Hunter 30 PAC at 12:55am 04.27.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/4218 I have found a number of PHRF ratings for Hunter 30s that range from 168 to 206. None specify the y
Where Are They Now? Bob at 12:47am 04.27.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1022 Back in the 70's-80's, two great naval architects published some wonderful books on their sailing ad
Topsy Turvey Marion at 12:19am 04.27.05 Other Sailboats 1/659 Twice during brisk winds, my Hunter 146 has turned over while moored in shallow (c. 10') water. Any
Stack Packs Timbo3 at 12:15am 04.27.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1024 Before I call out the canvas guy, I want to make sure I have the right plan for my H-30. I'm consid
doggie passport patrick at 11:45pm 04.26.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1084 So what all is involved in taking the pooch to the bahamas? I know I'll need a health certificate '
Right to Sail p323ms at 11:37pm 04.26.05 Ask All Sailors 17/1721 Do you feel like you have a right to sail even if you imped the progress of a stinkpotter??? My thou
installing deck backing plates Craig8518 at 10:47pm 04.26.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1236 I just purchased a 1998 Catalina 28 and wonder about install backing plates on the deck when we have
Considering a 1977 MacGregor Venture 222 Ed Childers at 10:19pm 04.26.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/4551 Hello!I am new to the MacGregor forums, and hope to soon be the proud owner of a 1977 MacGregor Ve
Hunter Rendezvous at Catalina Island Andy and Susie at 4:18pm 04.26.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/926 Just heard there was a Hunter rdvz at Catalina Island July 28-31. Found a note on the H'S Yacht Bro
Balancing forestay and jibstay tension .... RichH at 3:53pm 04.26.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/2055 1. What is your recommended intial tension set up for forestay vs. jibstay on a cutter. I prefer a
Shifted Spreader Tom Malkin at 3:33pm 04.26.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1012 Hi Brion,I have a 1986 Hunter 40 Legend. I purchased the vessel 4 years ago in CT. where it had be
Slipped Spreaders Tom Malkin at 2:40pm 04.26.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/895 Hi Brion,I have a 1986 Hunter 40 Legend. I purchased it 5 years ago in CT. where it had been sitti
Electrical Plan for rewiring entire boat R. A. Lueck at 2:07pm 04.26.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/954 A few weeks ago there was a gentleman who offered copies of an electrical drawing for rewiring the e
on the hard storage- mast up or down? Ernie at 1:40pm 04.26.05 Ask All Sailors 14/3709 Due primarily to a large number of "projects" needed to be completed on my boat (and to a lesser ext
Jabsco Toilet Steven at 1:40pm 04.26.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1153 I recently replaced the jabsco toilet's pumping assembly on my Cat 30. Before closing the boat up af
New Transducers Gerry Bogert at 12:31pm 04.26.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/827 My depth transducer is not working and requires replacement. I purchased the Raymarine ST60 package
From New Orleans to Destin The Lousianna Purchase at 12:13pm 04.26.05 Big Boats 6/2861 I am sailing from New Orleans to Destin and back the last two weeks of May. If you were me, what wo

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Wire Size to Bus Bar? Zinger88 at 6:15am 01.18.21 Welp....I certainly feel stupid! I stopped by the boat this past weekend and realized it was my nega
Paint is peeling EVERYWHERE 31seahorse at 6:12am 01.18.21 Welcome wyndcatcherowner to you and your partner, The wonderful world of sailboat ownership will
Prop removal NYSail at 6:11am 01.18.21 Shaft is stainless.... nut is bronze and came off nicely. Feel if I heat the prop and tap with hamme
Prop removal NYSail at 6:07am 01.18.21 31seahorse..... I agree totally and yes I have a block of wood on the opposite side, however I do t
Prop removal dlochner at 6:06am 01.18.21 The good news is the prop is on tight. Is the shaft bronze or SS? Lots of PB Blaster, Liquid Wrenc
Prop removal duality at 6:03am 01.18.21 leave the nut on the end, just loosen it all the way. dont ask my how i know
Part help.... NYSail at 6:03am 01.18.21 The purpose is to bleed the lines so pump works..... I have seen this exact set-up (and parts) on ot
Owners Manual Morgan donor at 6:02am 01.18.21 Search for a M43 owners group. See if they can help. In the case of Morgan 382/383/384 there was a f
How do people mount their anchor on bow on smaller O'days (mine is a 19') rschuss at 6:01am 01.18.21 Where it should be is a discussion. I keep mine on the bow pulpit. The problem is, the chain and anc
Part help.... SailingLoto at 5:58am 01.18.21 i am going with it is some method of draining the pump and condenser that has been added to help wit
Prop removal 31seahorse at 5:57am 01.18.21 Hello Greg, I would never choose to hit, tap, or bash the prop or shaft toward or away from the eng
Paint is peeling EVERYWHERE Justin_NSA at 5:31am 01.18.21 Emotions can get the better of you. As suggested, you'll need to strip, prep and paint . It does loo
Amount of Exhaust Water out the back dlochner at 5:25am 01.18.21 When you removed the failed impellers, did you count the vanes? The heat exchanger has a lot of smal
Mixing Electronics Manufactures Flip Rutledge at 5:20am 01.18.21 My Raymarine Auto pilot will not speak to my Garmin GPSMAP
1 pound Propane bottles for Kenyon cook top dlochner at 5:18am 01.18.21 There are all kinds of adapters out there. Try a generic camping store or an RV store. Refilling 1#
Simarine Battery Monitors sailortype at 5:16am 01.18.21 "With an integrated Battry and Tank Monitirng System, " ...one does have to wonder...
Part help.... dlochner at 5:14am 01.18.21 It looks like a conglomeration ordinary plumbing parts, a T, some reducers, a valve all made of susp
Paint is peeling EVERYWHERE dlochner at 5:03am 01.18.21 Oh, what sins prior owners commit. :( On the interior, the paint appears to be an ordinary gloss p
Part help.... sailme88 at 4:59am 01.18.21 looks like a condensate drain..
Y25-II chainplate leak/bulkhead repair mermike at 4:50am 01.18.21 Pictures always help! Others may have had similar issues but are not familiar with the Yammies. I ha

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