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Prop shaft grease for Johnson 9.9 rose20532 at 11:41pm 07.20.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1429 I am changing to a lower pitched prop for my Johnson 9.9. I need some recommendations for the prope
oday 25 rudder replacement warren thames at 11:19pm 07.20.04 Bigger Boats 2/1659 I need to make a new rudder for my oday 25. Mine was lost when it broke off just below the lower pi
Testing you boat / how she handles in a blow Richard Marble at 10:12pm 07.20.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1037 Whats the best sail configuration to heel a boat over to see how she handles? I would think you w
New Porta-Pot? Russ20666 at 9:41pm 07.20.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/968 We just purchased this boat and my wife took one look at the porta-potti and said 'no way'. She insi
Fire on board.... G15876 at 9:26pm 07.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 9/1584 Good friends of ours, were hit by tragedy this week-end, while underway motoring on their C30, somet
New review of the 26 M Kirk Magee at 8:55pm 07.20.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1116 Hi everyone. Just found this review of the 26M on the web and thought some of you might be interest
320 bent rudder post Brian Stetler at 7:46pm 07.20.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1062 Have a 320 with a bent rudder post from running aground - anyone have any luck with straightening th
differences between oday 19 mariner and 192 Roger (Ninette, Manitoba) at 2:46pm 07.20.04 Ask An Oday Owner 5/6048 What are the significant differences between the above boats. I am contemplating the move up from a
oil on the back of my boat 31 hunter ironarbor at 2:24pm 07.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/913 I hoping someone can tell me I dont have a big job in front of me. I just bought a 31 hunter with a
H-22 Offshore???? me262 at 1:39pm 07.20.04 Smaller Boats 3/1238 I finally got my H-22 together and ready to launch. I am considering a drive to the Texas coast and
Garmin 182c link with ST4000 Autopilot sailwriter at 1:05pm 07.20.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1400 I am just installing my Garmin 182c today. The power connection is easy but I was thinking I should
Goin South ICW Gene Thompson at 1:02pm 07.20.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1401 We are heading out of Sandusky OH on August 1. Plan to use better part of 2 months to get down to Co
Wheel brake Joe Wienecke at 12:19pm 07.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 7/1682 What is a wheel brake? Why would I want one?
What LPG Stove for a H34? Alex B at 12:10pm 07.20.04 Big Boats 1/778 I have an old Plastimo Pacific LPG stove on my 1983 H34. The gaskets for the top burners are in need
Need help searching for "Wanderer" pictures... Dave Busby at 11:41am 07.20.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/898 I am trying to locate some photos of the actor Sterling Hayden's boat the "Wanderer", that he wrote
Hull Carpeting pop Olivier17182 at 11:29am 07.20.04 Bigger Boats 3/996 DavidAttached is a photo of my back room finished.What you decide to do should depend on how you*
Penetrol Bill18593 at 11:02am 07.20.04 Other Sailboats 12/4404 We have a well-weathered gelcoat deck and are looking for something to seal it and provide a bit of
diesel tank clean-out rob9799 at 10:59am 07.20.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1275 I plan to remove my fuel tank to clean it . What is the best method to get all the crud out? Should
Spare a thought and prayer for Jim Mark at 10:47am 07.20.04 Smaller Boats 9/901 You may have heard or read about a missing lone sailor in the North of Western Australia?We spent m
Thunder Storms (with lightning) Wayne at 10:22am 07.20.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/956 I haven't been caught out in a thunder storm, but in this neck of the woods at this time of the year

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Rope Clutch or Spinlock PXR? Jacomo Sailor at 10:08pm 01.05.21 I used the PXR on mine when I did my lines aft project. I have two on each side just ahead of a win
why not external keel attachment? jssailem at 9:50pm 01.05.21 Welcome @themotorman. I found this site which tells us you have one of the 553 built and that there
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) HMT2 at 9:20pm 01.05.21 I have a 35 year old Yanmar, if the outdoor temperature is lower than about 50 degrees, she starts
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:13pm 01.05.21 Try turning over the engine for about 15 seconds with the stop pulled. This will get the rings oile
A blue water C22? Jacomo Sailor at 9:08pm 01.05.21 I agree, the work is beautiful but I just don't know why some people insist on trying to make a C22
Upgrading line clutches H34 pa391as at 8:18pm 01.05.21 great write-up and picture! what type of core did you find in the deck? did you need to seal the ne
What size outboard for 26c finding41 at 7:59pm 01.05.21 I have a old Johnson 7.5 extra long shaft. It works great but is a pig on fuel. Make sure what ever
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) mnmpizza at 7:59pm 01.05.21 You should also look for a slow air leak in the fuel line between the tank and high pressure pump.
Mac 19 finding41 at 7:56pm 01.05.21 Welcome! I just bought a Mac19. I haven't seen it yet as it's in Nova Scotia. I'm in Ontario. Covid1
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit (2) BrianJ at 7:51pm 01.05.21 Here's an update since I promised to try to take over this thread. The snow stopped and the 30 degre
Correct wire sizing for DC panel feed? Johnb at 7:39pm 01.05.21 I used #4 wire to run to the DC panel. This may appear over sized but 1 the drop in that section of
Hunter 34 Head Sail Mike Oldak at 7:38pm 01.05.21 Sending you a PM. I've just taken down our 135? Genoa. it is pretty well used. I had it fitted to
Correct wire sizing for DC panel feed? dlochner at 7:24pm 01.05.21 In addition to reading Nigel's book, spend time on MarineHowTo.com for wiring and electrical system
H34 new deck organizer splax at 7:22pm 01.05.21 Ditto what Kloudie showed. I replaced mine port & starbord with Schaeffer 4 & 6 sheaves units looks
26X speed when loaded Jim26m at 7:20pm 01.05.21 Don't know about the 26X, but I can speak to the 26M. With only day-sailing supplies, I can get rig
New dinghy for 2-hp honda Hayden Watson at 7:15pm 01.05.21 Two of the boats I am looking at are the Highfield xxxKAM with air floor and the Highfield UL240 sin
why not external keel attachment? dlochner at 7:10pm 01.05.21
Code Zero on a Hunter 376 jssailem at 7:09pm 01.05.21 definitely it requires double-handed assistance. (by my safety threshold anyway) That is a reasona
Another gremlin (bug) with B&G Touch CP, SH GX2200, and Raymarine i70 speed display dlochner at 7:03pm 01.05.21 I called Raymarine and B&G Support separately last summer and they weren't helpful. I was expecting
Rope Clutch or Spinlock PXR? (1) Hayden Watson at 6:57pm 01.05.21 I like the spinlock cleats for your size boat.. Be sure that your lines will fit the cleats. The li

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