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Getting the mast up? Seth at 12:42am 09.17.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1035 Are there any kind of step-by-step instructions for raising the mast on a Mac-25? My mast is lying
Fuel Vent Discharge Steve Carpman11081 at 11:26pm 09.16.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1098 The thru-hull for the fuel tank vent on our 1991 Legend 37.5 was originally installed below the leve
New holding tank for 1992 30T? Bruce at 11:24pm 09.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/904 The boat is 12 years old with the original aluminum holding tank. It's OK now but I'm beginning to
H260 Binnacle dis-assembly Tom2909 at 9:29pm 09.16.04 Smaller Boats 4/985 My 1999 H260 has a compass mounted in the binnacle on top the wheel pedistal. I'm looking for instru
Pensacola got hammered! Jim Seamans at 9:26pm 09.16.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1053 Been talking to my parents in Pensacola and the place is a wreck. On the news I've seen one marina w
Prop Shaft Brent Headberg at 9:04pm 09.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/886 My 1990 Hunter 33.5 was damaged in Hurricane Frances and I now have her up on the hard for repairs.
Polishing acrylic hatch boards - with what? Rich Lewis at 8:47pm 09.16.04 Destinations 1/1812 What do you polish scratched up acrylic hatch boards with? What compound and do you use an electric
Thermal expansion valve adjustment (txv) Fred Ficarra at 3:15pm 09.16.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1075 Richard, first, thanks for your help setting up my system with an R12 replacement, this summer. We c
Hunter 26 racing-Water Ballasted Carl Burmeister at 2:44pm 09.16.04 Smaller Boats 3/1257 I interested in joining in or inviting owners of 26Hs or 260s, water ballasted boats, for racing and
stuck marelon thru-hull valve chris at 1:32pm 09.16.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2168 I have a 1 1/2" marelon thru-hull valve on the head discharge that is stuck in the open position. A
Have to move our boat Sue22346 at 12:43pm 09.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/915 We have to move our boat across the country (RI to CA) and we are looking for any recommendations on
universal engine size Stevn Alavekios at 10:03am 09.16.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1033 I am purchasing a catalina 36, 1986 . It has a universal deisal m25 engine. Does anyone know the rea
Windlasses --- Best prices Tarheel at 9:03am 09.16.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1119 I have a Pearson 323 and am considering installing a windlass. Who has the best price/s in town? Wit
portlite removal gary8041 at 8:14am 09.16.04 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1081 Can some one give me the steps to remove the port lights so i can recaulk them. Does the out side tr
Hunter 27 at Newport Show Ed at 8:07am 09.16.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/918 Went to the Newport show today and they had the new 27. I am in the market for a day sailor and was
Salvaged boats Scott Bukolt at 7:35am 09.16.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1289 Where does one go to learn about the industry that must exist.Each of the thousands of wrecked or
Main Sail Reefing D. Green at 7:35am 09.16.04 Smaller Boats 3/2900 Can anyone explain to me the most efficient way to reef the mainsail on the Catalina 22? Should I r
Shrink Wrap or not to shrink wrap? Chris7543 at 6:56am 09.16.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1067 Winter is approaching and the sailing season is soon coming to an end. Next month, I will be winter
Hunter 25.5 Mast, Sleep Six Adam at 6:09am 09.16.04 Smaller Boats 5/2465 Hey, next time I will try and ask numerious question in one post. Will the older Hunter 25.5 sle
Follow up on Mast set up Adam at 6:04am 09.16.04 Smaller Boats 1/865 Sorry, I forgot to ask. After sailing, how long does it take to lower ans secure mast for driving h

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Honda EU1000i vs EU2200i fuel consumption SycloneDriver at 9:01am 01.17.21 Nice work. I guess I'm surprised how little difference there was. I'd have guessed closer to half t
O'Day 27 Prop (1) RMintle at 8:57am 01.17.21 Here is some more information about it. The SolidNav motor is inboard. At the lowest throttle sett
Honda EU1000i vs EU2200i fuel consumption dLj at 8:44am 01.17.21 Nice work. I guess I'm surprised how little difference there was. I'd have guessed closer to half th
Honda EU1000i vs EU2200i fuel consumption SycloneDriver at 8:35am 01.17.21 I would love to figure out how to by-pass the invertor side to capture the DC and run it into a LFP
Honda EU1000i vs EU2200i fuel consumption (1) SycloneDriver at 8:32am 01.17.21 EU1000i and definitely an EU2200i. I've had 3 different brands of inverter generators. Honda, Gene
PSS DRIPLESS question sail sfbay at 8:32am 01.17.21 Wonder if PSS has a record of your shaft seal? If not, this thread describes one boater's method to
Honda EU1000i vs EU2200i fuel consumption Hayden Watson at 8:27am 01.17.21 Both of these mentioned Honda generators are actually "inverter generators". From the description
Number of angels on the head of a pin! dLj at 8:17am 01.17.21 Last mast head work I did I made all custom fittings. But I have a small machine shop at home. dj
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 (1) Jacktar at 8:12am 01.17.21 Good old walmart, cheap alternative for 120 cabin light when hooked up to shore power, clips on rod
Installing a Visa Marine 319 MSD in a Catalina 22. Leeward Rail at 7:53am 01.17.21 hi. noted at the beginning of this string that the v berth cushions were no longer in use. still.ha
O'Day 27 Prop sail sfbay at 7:49am 01.17.21 You did not say whether this was an inboard, outboard and hp. You might find this article helpful r
How do people mount their anchor on bow on smaller O'days (mine is a 19') sail sfbay at 7:25am 01.17.21 This O'Day 19 sailor found a solution in this article with the following requirements: 1)have thew a
Winter Storm Malcom (1) TomY at 7:00am 01.17.21 I just must know....where do the stairs go....? Those stairs lead to the future.
Problems with Stepping the mast on my 1998 Hunter 240 Melstrom at 6:56am 01.17.21 Thank you Crazy Dave for the expert advice and taking the time to help me on this troubling day. I
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit BrianJ at 6:38am 01.17.21 I'm getting jealous of your progress. It's been nice outside but work hasn't been cooperating leavin
fresh water fittings. sailme88 at 6:16am 01.17.21 Not recommended if this is for potable water. 2 and a half gallon Poland Spring water jugs... st
Winter Storm Malcom sailme88 at 6:08am 01.17.21 I just must know....where do the stairs go....? ....and she's climbing the stairway to ......Heave
Honda EU1000i vs EU2200i fuel consumption smokey73 at 6:03am 01.17.21 @SycloneDriver Have you looked into a 12v/24v generator and the possible efficiency increase by not
Honda EU1000i vs EU2200i fuel consumption Captain Larry-DH at 5:47am 01.17.21 The 2200 will also run power HD tools (grinder, heavy duty sander, shop vac, etc). Or, in my case my
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit (4) Thaniel at 5:43am 01.17.21 Big news for Saturday is that the motor now has spark! The stator came in and once installed beauti

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