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Losing Power and getting smoke on a yanmar 1 gm Frank at 12:08pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 7/3118 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 3/946 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 4/1018 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 4/1286 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 11/1206 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 9/2097 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 5/925 Attended an in water boat show at Waukegan today. When talking to the Hunter dealer, he led us to be
New 27 footer to debut at Annapolis - No more WB Juice6576 at 9:58am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/821 Attended an in water boat show at Waukegan today. When talking to the Hunter dealer, he led us to be
Hunter 310 - 320 - 326 any differ. construction Wolf at 9:55am 08.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1084 Is there a difference between 310-320-326 in the construction?It looks as the floorplan is the same
It broke! V21 Gooseneck at 8:54am 08.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/941 I was rigging out my V21 this weekend and the gooseneck broke at the hinge. The aluminum had worn to
32 to 35' with nice lines Steve at 8:48am 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1034 Okay Rob asked a nice daysailor question. Now mine is what boats have those nice lines that look gre
ST1000 tillerpilot ruedi ross at 7:42am 08.22.04 Smaller Boats 1/748 I just purchased a st1000 for my 240. Then the admiral wanted a bigger boat, and we found a 260 with
Bottom Paint Help... Greg A at 7:26am 08.22.04 Smaller Boats 6/1063 I am looking for info on what bottom paint is best for the central florida intercoastal waterways.
Catalina 27 refurbish Don Howle at 6:58am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1151 Hello out there,My first time on this site. My 27 Catalina is in sad shape from some storms that
Handicap Joe at 5:59am 08.22.04 Racing 2/1861 Anybody have a handicap for Hunter 216?
Have a question about a 83 mac 25 Leetvl at 4:56am 08.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1123 I'm relativly new to sailing but have been doing alot of research on the mac 25 and have sailed a Sa
Bulkhead Mounting Material Rob McClain at 4:38am 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1292 I recall about 1 year ago reading some posts about a material that you can use to mount decorative i
motoring w/ 1985 macgregor 22 ken at 4:12am 08.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/3293 I am looking at a 1985 22footer. Where I live I would be motoring most of the time out on the river,
Plug Mooring on a Hunter 23 Ben at 3:38am 08.22.04 Smaller Boats 7/1566 Anyone have any suggestions on how to moor a Hunter 23 to plug? There is no cleat on the bow of min
Sea Dog releasing cleat / help archive search? mrbill2 at 11:11pm 08.21.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/969 Hi there, I was going to order the Sea Dog releasing cleat , for the rudder, and tried searching th

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Cargo Ship snaps in half garymalmgren at 3:11pm 02.06.21 just to add a little more information, the vessel that broke in half was at anchor.
Sail Rigging Questions - I have never sailed - 24ft Laguna Windrose Orbweaver at 3:08pm 02.06.21 ...Is it just bad engineering or am I missing something? ... how to attach the boom to the back st
Stern tube hose dlochner at 3:04pm 02.06.21 How old is your boat? If the wear is slight, why worry about it? As the shaft wears, it weakens.
Goiot Manual Windlass rgranger at 2:57pm 02.06.21 I looked there - the only French I know is my boats name "ALLONS-Y" means "lets go" You need t
Stern tube hose rgranger at 2:52pm 02.06.21 .... I noticed a slight wear on the shaft . How old is your boat? If the wear is slight, why worry
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 Benny17441 at 2:48pm 02.06.21 A manual switch operation is all you need to clear the incidental water that collects in the bilge.
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question rgranger at 2:44pm 02.06.21 ... I cannot even recognize any of the components he is naming. :plus::facepalm:
Compass Mount for Hunter 30 (3) shaun12345 at 2:39pm 02.06.21 So far this approach is working out beautifully. Attached are some photos of the piece 1. beforehand
Goiot Manual Windlass dlochner at 1:29pm 02.06.21 the front lid of the anchor locker lid has a gap which i suppose is for the chain/rode to slide thr
Goiot Manual Windlass georgetheleo at 1:26pm 02.06.21 I looked there - the only French I know is my boats name "ALLONS-Y" means "lets go"
Goiot Manual Windlass jssailem at 1:24pm 02.06.21 Your answer might be found in these links... How is your French? http://goiot-systems.com/en/support
Goiot Manual Windlass kappykaplan at 1:21pm 02.06.21 How about some photos? :beer:
Goiot Manual Windlass Rick486 at 1:21pm 02.06.21 I owned one of those years ago. My wife hated it so I replaced it with an Ideal electric windlass. T
Bow damage repair Chris Carpenter at 1:13pm 02.06.21 Thanks! I will try to get some picture posted. I plan on feathering out the broken gel coat and re
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question DArcy at 1:11pm 02.06.21 I wouldn't get too wound up about unsolicited advice around here, although you did ask about anythin
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question BarryL at 12:59pm 02.06.21 OK. I'm moving on.
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch ggrizzard at 12:52pm 02.06.21 They may be the attachment points for a "Wheel Pilot". Over time they wear out and are discarded/st
Bow damage repair Don S/V ILLusion at 12:31pm 02.06.21 Some pictures may help get some reliable advice. Generally, if the damage is in the glass, grind it
Bow damage repair dlochner at 12:29pm 02.06.21 Use gelcoat to seal the underlying fiberglass. After that a little barrier coat and then bottom pain
Cargo Ship snaps in half JohnShannon at 12:24pm 02.06.21 Benefit of the DSC radio, is it will keep its head even as you lose yours, and put out a good positi

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