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P42 Electrolysis issue... where to start? Puesta del sol at 11:42am 12.30.20 Big Boats 20/2834 Looks like my 91 P42 had some electrolysis issues the past season. looking for suggestions on what
Reefing Drinky Crow at 11:15am 12.30.20 Ask All Sailors 18/2315 So, as I am comtemplating building my new main a buddy is suggesting one deep reef is better than tw
Enlarging hole in hull? (4) Tally Ho at 10:46am 12.30.20 Ask All Sailors 25/3752
sail cover: Clips vs twist lock fasteners Leeward Rail at 10:28am 12.30.20 Ask All Sailors 10/2797 Hello All. I hope things are going well for everyone this Holiday Season. I can only assume we are
Looking for a mast for Edel 4 Xedorion at 10:18am 12.30.20 Parts Search 3/778
Winterizing diesel fuel on boat Guan at 9:48am 12.30.20 Ask All Sailors 10/1077 Hi Sailors another Happy New Year! Any personal recommendations for diesel additives for winter? an
Looking for a Westerbeke fuel injection pump beefneck at 8:47am 12.30.20 Parts Search 7/3727 Been on backorder from Westerbeke for 5 months now and I don't think they are going to restock any t
JY15 Trailer wrg1060 at 6:53am 12.30.20 Ask All Sailors 1/909 We were gifted a JY15 in reasonable shape. We were for a time able to keep the boat mast-up on the c
Nifty tool (1) All U Get at 5:26am 12.30.20 Ask All Sailors 10/1599
Rerouting instrument wiring - Hunter 34 (2) Artey1 at 5:31pm 12.29.20 Big Boats 2/806 I'm trying to finish my new instrument install and I'm having trouble finding a good path for the wi
CDI ff2 furling line diameter & length ? whudatt at 4:56pm 12.29.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1623 Hello everyone ' a Happy New Year to all ! I have some how misplaced the furling line that wraps aro
What size outboard for 26c nickl1218 at 2:51pm 12.29.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/2193 What size outboard for 26C? .... most use will be in fresh water lakes after dropping sails and mov
How to prime house water pump Berkeley 30 at 2:18pm 12.29.20 Catalina 30 28/7627 I'm brand new to this forum. Just bought a 1985 Catalina 30. Ran the fresh water tanks dry. Filled t
Solar Panel Wire Routing- 2001- 331. Riotsurfer at 9:03am 12.29.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1587 Hello, I'll be installing a 100w solar panel on the bimini. I've looked and don't see an obvious ro
Packing done right Chief Jim at 6:08am 12.29.20 Ask All Sailors 16/1701 Slade, Inc. - Manufacturer of Sealing Products Use this link to modernize your sealing needs.
Dogs as crew garymalmgren at 4:11am 12.29.20 Ask All Sailors 21/2427 Pretty useless actually. The solo sailor's nightmare, Praying that the dog will disengage the auotpi
Oran Generator New Gipsy at 12:58am 12.29.20 Ask All Sailors 4/790 Onan Genset 2008, Suddenly stopped working after running for 30 secs. Now not showing any signs of p
Rudder collar assembly (3) mmlspace at 10:26pm 12.28.20 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2248 I have a 78 Hunter 27 and I'm trying to figure out the upper rudder assembly. The rudder post come
Diesel valve adjustment All U Get at 8:30pm 12.28.20 Musings With Maine Sail 19/5127 Hi Rodd, I was going through some maintenance items and wanted to check the valve clearances on our
The Sally Forth Saga begins [or continues] Tink McTinkerson at 7:16pm 12.28.20 Trailer Sailors 2/615 Hello fellow trailer sailors! I am happy to report that I have just acquired a brand new 1986 O'day

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New technology : Lightening Protection System Davidasailor26 at 5:40pm 05.11.25
New technology : Lightening Protection System Don S/V ILLusion at 4:34pm 05.11.25 Has it proven to be successful? I would guess it is an expensive option. If your question is dire
New technology : Lightening Protection System jssailem at 3:06pm 05.11.25 Has it proven to be successful? I would guess it is an expensive option.
1999 Hunter 310 cradle dimensions Crazy Dave Condon at 3:04pm 05.11.25 Talk to A Fooks at the forum store and he might be able to help you on it but there are no publishe
New technology : Lightening Protection System Don S/V ILLusion at 2:47pm 05.11.25 Been on the market for a couple of years. The news article they reference is from 2023.
Hunter Legend 35.5 Stuffing Box Rich Stidger at 2:35pm 05.11.25 You probably know this already, but when you replace the packing rings, position the cut at 120 degr
Hunter Legend 35.5 Stuffing Box Zoom767 at 2:24pm 05.11.25 I'm probably over-thinking the whole process. From what you are telling me and from what I've manag
Hunter Legend 35.5 Stuffing Box JoeWhite at 2:17pm 05.11.25 Zoom767, the length of the hose is 4", I would think you have to push the rings in no more than 1.5"
Hunter Legend 35.5 Stuffing Box jssailem at 2:03pm 05.11.25 I can see that space is at a premium. When I did mine, I cut the stuffing to size, then slipped it
Hunter Legend 35.5 Stuffing Box Zoom767 at 1:25pm 05.11.25 Thx so much for the reply John! Sound advice and the suggestion of the PVC pipe is very ingenious!
M-18 air filter Richard19068 at 11:59am 05.11.25 I use a K&N RE-0240. I bought a couple a few years ago and now am a bit shocked to see what they are
Keel bolt torque values. (1) BigEasy at 11:12am 05.11.25 Have had this table in my files for several years. Don't know exact reference / source; however, it
Pearson 28-1, permeated hoses Dappledawnfarm at 9:05am 05.11.25 You are a jewel, I just bought your book based on so many recommendations!
No reverse? Don S/V ILLusion at 8:58am 05.11.25
Mast Raising Jig Hunter 23 (and maybe others) Crazy Dave Condon at 8:26am 05.11.25 Look at Hunter systems on the 23.5, 26, 240 and 260 as well as the Catalina Sport 22, 250. The key
No reverse? kloudie1 at 8:03am 05.11.25 Then, disconnect the cable from the shift lever on the gearbox and move it by hand to see if the lin
Seeking West Wight Potter 19' bimini canvas... kloudie1 at 7:57am 05.11.25 Welcome to the forum, David!.. Unfortunately, most biminis are custom made by local canvas shops or
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper shemandr at 7:52am 05.11.25 Looks nice. There is no reason I can think of to use zip ties instead of a halyard. It's not the w
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper boulevardtalonman at 9:34pm 05.10.25 I got the mast up for the first time at the house today. I used Chryslers system from the manual.
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper boulevardtalonman at 9:17pm 05.10.25 PO replaced bunk boards when he painted the hull a few years back. He told me that he had only put

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