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Bob at 4:09pm 03.18.05
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Repacked the wheel bearings on my Mac 25 trailer (purchased last summer)and noted that the nuts were
Sam Lust at 1:55pm 03.18.05
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Pictures of Raritan PH II and custom holding tank in my Hunter 33 are now posted in the Photo Forum.
Sam Lust at 1:50pm 03.18.05
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Pictures of the Raritan PH II and new custom holding tank in my 33 are posted in the photo forum.
karl at 1:09pm 03.18.05
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have a bent stanchion after a bad landing. bent inboard about an inch or so. weld at base still int
kumukahi at 11:52am 03.18.05
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is there a formula or known length? my "new" 22 was stripped before i got it (but still has sail, ji
Panacea at 10:56am 03.18.05
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Hi All, I am a new owner of a Hunter 31 (1985) and need to run some cables. Is there a document th
Tony Lewis at 9:20am 03.18.05
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Hello We have a 2004 373 and we'd love to chat to any other owners out there. Thanks Tony ' Susie
Kurt Myers at 8:55am 03.18.05
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How close is too close. I'm looking for a location for speakers on my 222. I'm thinking on the cabin
Kevin at 7:56am 03.18.05
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I am new to sailing, so please forgive me. I just bought a daysailer and don't even know who makes
crazy dave at 7:42am 03.18.05
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Severeal folks asked if I am still alive and the answer is yes. I did a no no and pulled out of the
amber at 6:14am 03.18.05
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hi everyone, i am about to purchase a 1970 macgregor 22 from a friend of mine. this boat has been ru
Roy at 6:11am 03.18.05
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I am contemplating the purchase of a 1980 Hunter 33 and was hoping to get some input from those of y
tim at 6:10am 03.18.05
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I am rebuilding the sherwood water pump on my universal M-18 on a 1986 Catalina 27' TR. First boat
Randall B361 at 5:47am 03.18.05
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Does anyone know the AWG size of battery cables used on a Beneteau 361? I need to order some parts
Capt. M at 5:09am 03.18.05
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I have 3 ST30 2 speed winches on my O'day 39. One of them needs severe servicing, the only problem i
George S at 3:24am 03.18.05
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Regarding your inquiry to Miami/Ft Laud to Abacos - visit my online cruising guide for that region a
Ryan at 3:05am 03.18.05
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I've been doing some boat insurance shopping and it seems a little pricy does 280 a year seem like a
Denny at 3:02am 03.18.05
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Winter is just about over (I Hope) Anyone add air conditioning to a Catalina 28. Any pictures or tip
JAke at 2:54am 03.18.05
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Does anyone know the details for the hull to deck seam for a Columbia MK1 26 footer? Also, how does
KenK13623 at 2:44am 03.18.05
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I have an '86 25.5 that the traveler will suddenly slip when under a heavier load due to the fact th

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Help with shore power
Davidasailor26 at 12:10pm 03.09.21
The bilge pump *should* not be related to the shore power system. The only way it might be is if the
Help with shore power
Tom J at 12:04pm 03.09.21
Shut off shore power at the pedestal and then disconnect the shore power cord. Look for melted, bur
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles
dmax at 12:00pm 03.09.21
Regarding cleaning the engine: I would clean around the injector holes with a Qtip and get some bolt
Single or double line reefing
Sailfanatic at 12:00pm 03.09.21
To implement single line reefing you need a forward boom end cap with two upper sheaves and two lowe
Covid-19 Vaccination
Roland5048 at 11:54am 03.09.21
Just got my one and done dose of J&J vaccine 24 hrs ago. No fuss, no muss, in and out. No side ef
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles
Whatfiero1 at 11:34am 03.09.21
Take to industrial diesel shop they will test. I paid $50 each test and that $ went towards payment
Covid-19 Vaccination
Daveinet at 11:28am 03.09.21
Yes, I noticed a lot of claims without supporting evidence. Not arguing if the premise is true or no
Help with shore power
rgranger at 11:13am 03.09.21
Without more info, it would be a wild guess. Here are a few guesses... You have a circuit breaker
Hunter Sonata 7 Lifting Keel centerboard either replacement or fabricatoin options UK   (2)
rgranger at 11:08am 03.09.21
I don't know where to get specs but I did find these two drawings... It looks like you can get the
Newport 30, exposed keelbolts?
dmax at 11:06am 03.09.21
It's possible the nuts are not stainless but the bolts are - that's what it looks like in the pictur
Help with shore power
kappykaplan at 11:01am 03.09.21
Some photos might help us help you. :beer:
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles
jon hansen at 10:59am 03.09.21
they are copper crush washers. any dealer will have them i'm sure and spares are nice to have aboar
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles
Michael Davis at 10:57am 03.09.21
Not brass. They are copper, made to compress and seal.
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles
Scott T-Bird at 10:55am 03.09.21
scott, the banjo bolts at the top are for the return fuel feed. they are not to be used to bleed th
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles
Scott T-Bird at 10:52am 03.09.21
scott, the banjo bolts at the top are for the return fuel feed. they are not to be used to bleed th
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Pump sensitivity -Help?
jon hansen at 10:51am 03.09.21
all copper 'crush' washers need to be replaced every time. that said, in a pinch you can heat them
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles
Scott T-Bird at 10:51am 03.09.21
The copper washers seal the joint. Should be two on each banjo bolt. The spec. torque crushes the c
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles
Michael Davis at 10:45am 03.09.21
Scott are those banjo bolts out of the top of your injectors? Then just one washer, maybe. The conne
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles
Michael Davis at 10:39am 03.09.21
scott, the banjo bolts at the top are for the return fuel feed. they are not to be used to bleed th
M25XP PCV Question
brett_howard at 10:37am 03.09.21
Sounds like its time for a compression check. I've already got a million other projects I really n

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