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Auto pilot errors John Richard at 12:28am 08.23.04 Big Boats 4/875 Our boat came equipped from the factory with a Autohelm 7000. We were making a six hour return trip
sail choices Tom Monroe at 12:21am 08.23.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/739 Had a wonderful day yesterday trying out all kinds of sail trim stuff. Still fine tuning my new-this
trailering a 235? Jay at 12:14am 08.23.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1004 We're looking for a weekend cruiser and like the size and interior arrangement of the 235. However,
Is alcohol alcohol? Andy at 12:07am 08.23.04 Ask All Sailors 12/1883 I bought a jug of stove fuel (alcohol) at WM. A fellow sailor then said, "Why not go to the hardware
Bow Pulpit nfaz4 at 10:47pm 08.22.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1087 Does anyone know where I can get a used Bow Pulpit? I bought an older Oday 27 and the bow rail (pul
Twisting Without a Traveler Joe at 9:32pm 08.22.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/900 Sail Trim articles frequently talk about trimming the Main to add or remove twist. How can I (or can
Into the drink SailboatOwners.com at 2:35pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 42/2738 "Man overboard" may be the most chilling sound associated with sailing. Even when tied to the dock
oday rigging Les at 2:26pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 0/908 Looking for a diagram of how the jib and main sail attach to the boom and mast of a oday sailboat (2
Help -- Need a Centerboard or Specs -- Starwind 19 Stuart Bethune at 1:06pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 1/2535 I've had my '86 Starwind 19 for many years now, but have run into a major problem. We were recentl
H376 Main Cabin Leak Wind Chaser at 12:30pm 08.22.04 Big Boats 4/827 During the torrential rains over the last month, we now have a leak in cabin roof of our 376 somewhe
Battery Charger to Isolator Marvin at 12:25pm 08.22.04 The Cherubini Hunters 18/1386 Isolator/combiner question that I have not found an answer to in the archives. Will I damage the
What type of wood should I build the galley with David Blum at 12:24pm 08.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1077 I bought a 1980 Mac25 two months ago. It has been sitting in the Arizona sun for many years, have r
Merriman dilemma Ken at 12:16pm 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1349 Some of you may have been through this already and I could sure use the help. My control cylinder b
Losing Power and getting smoke on a yanmar 1 gm Frank at 12:08pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 7/2436 I have a Yanmar 1GM that produces smoke that blackens the transom, and causes low RPM. I have repalc
mounting fluxgate compass richard4457 at 11:25am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/866 I am installing an auto pilot. I have a 1978 Hunter 30. What is the best location for the compass.
black gunk on the back of your boat richard4457 at 11:21am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/882 what is the best way to get rid of the black gunk on the back of your boat after youve been running
Preventing Rust on Winches rose20532 at 10:44am 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1207 I am currently restoring a Catalina 27. There are three very old winches on her, all with horrible
Oil Changer R at 10:29am 08.22.04 Big Boats 11/1003 All, I'd like some feedback on experience doing oil changes. My debate is to use a power pump or ha
Cleaning Penetroled Surface tarheel at 10:20am 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 9/1821 Several weeks ago I did a Penetrol treatment on my 1981 Pearson 323. After approximately four coats
Water ballast to fade away? Juice6576 at 10:00am 08.22.04 Smaller Boats 5/845 Attended an in water boat show at Waukegan today. When talking to the Hunter dealer, he led us to be

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Keeping the engine running twalker H260 at 6:51pm 08.07.20 Do you have two fuel lines running from tank to some single point before engine? Normally a rubber
bilge cleaning tips FastOlson at 6:33pm 08.07.20 For us - soap and water and a rinse. Next a wipe down with acetone on a rag. After sanding it all f
bilge cleaning tips Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:33pm 08.07.20 If there's any oil in the bilge, put down bilge pad(s) to soak it up BEFORE starting any cleaning. D
M25xp oil pan replacement weekendrken at 6:26pm 08.07.20
bilge cleaning tips sail sfbay at 6:05pm 08.07.20 The forum will have their own receipe. In my case, I start with Dawn dishwashing soap and a brush, w
Keeping the engine running Captain W at 5:44pm 08.07.20 I understand. Thanks for your guidance.
Isaias Report from New Jersey Ward H at 5:27pm 08.07.20 A couple of Dot fasteners came apart at the Bimini connector, Scott, I have what is needed to fix
Depth Finder Question Bobbelec at 5:06pm 08.07.20 I use the water chamber method. I used silicone to attach and seal a 4" piece of pvc to the hull. ha
Pedestal base squeak/creak? kappykaplan at 4:30pm 08.07.20 Could it be one of the idler sheaves getting ready to fail? They guide the steering cable down from
M25xp oil pan replacement Stu Jackson at 4:00pm 08.07.20 Try this: https://c34.org/wikiwp/?rdp_we_resource=http%3A%2F%2Fc34.org%2Fwiki%2Findex.php%3Ftitle%3
Electrical issues JamesG161 at 3:40pm 08.07.20 Ok so I just need to find the dead/dieing battery? You should download that manual for the Install
Replacing original Ray52 VHF Radio..... Richard19068 at 3:26pm 08.07.20 ?? Is there a handheld vhf that has connections for hardwiring the power? I know the antenna should
Routing fuel line through transom Project_Mayhem at 3:25pm 08.07.20 Yes. Most are not UV stable and will disintegrate over time on a boat. I have used them without issu
Tiller Boat Cockpit Table (2) sail sfbay at 3:23pm 08.07.20 Do an internet search on "cockpit table for a tiller sailboat" and see images of cockpit tables on t
Cockpit folding table (1) jonelli at 2:54pm 08.07.20 I didn't make it, but mine is very similar to the Edson one as posted above. I don't have the leafs
Hunter 19-1 help a newb? Hunter216 at 2:47pm 08.07.20 Well there is always a risk of analysis paralysis :) but if you can get into trying for $1000 or so
Hunter 19-1 help a newb? sail sfbay at 2:46pm 08.07.20 Koltar...........I started sailing on a 16' Hobie Cat, then wind surfers and within a few years crew
Hunter 19-1 help a newb? Koltar at 2:32pm 08.07.20 I was simply pointing out that a new dinghy is another way to go. All of your time will be spent le
Hunter 19-1 help a newb? Hunter216 at 2:13pm 08.07.20 Well the idea is to learn to sail to eventually get to a 32' sailboat in a few years. Like I said I
Replacing original Ray52 VHF Radio..... sailcapt340 at 2:12pm 08.07.20 I will. Just wish there was a boat show again, to see all radios up front and in person. Would sav

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