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Rewiring an O'Day 25 Joe at 5:27am 05.03.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1455 Does anyone know where I can find a wiring diagram for an O'Day 25? I recently acquired a 1979 with
Sailboatowners quiz Rob at 5:20am 05.03.04 Ask All Sailors 5/893 Gary,I also have recently read the statistics published by the Coast Guard related to drownings inv
VC17 Bottom paint required for short season? Wendell Stevens at 4:58am 05.03.04 Smaller Boats 6/2072 The wife and I purchased a 1989 Hunter 23 last spring, and the freshly painted VC17 bottom paint loo
Towing a Catalina 25 stan at 4:49am 05.03.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1859 I am in the process of closing the purchase of a 1983 Catalina 25. I have a V6 cyl station wagon. Do
Refrigeration Problem on Hunter 35.5 Jon at 4:30am 05.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1176 Just noticed that my refrigerator was not keeping things cool on our Hunter 35.5. I have not spent
Bosun chair Vickie at 4:17am 05.03.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1071 Can someone recommend a bosun chair for an in-mast furling system? What would the chair attach to if
Designing a Radar Mast Peter Milne at 4:01am 05.03.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1295 I am in the final stages of having a stern mounted radar mast designed. The remaining issue is how
Genoa Size gmoritz at 4:00am 05.03.04 Big Boats 5/963 I have a 1984 hunter 34, purchased last December. Main is in good shape but 110 Genoais stretched. I
Seen around Seattle area, know history? scott at 3:57am 05.03.04 Ask All Sailors 3/901 Tried to catch up to the boat to get name but it just left me in its wake around Port Madison Bay. A
Keel Shield/Guard Mel at 3:52am 05.03.04 Ask All Sailors 0/969 Has anyone installed the Keel Shield/Guard I've seen adverized in boating mags, and have you had goo
How much do I sand a stripped bottom to prep? Rob - at 3:27am 05.03.04 Ask All Sailors 10/1131 The bottom is all stripped. Whew! The paint was zipping off in places so I'll use 202 to dewax. The
Hunter 240 - Water Ballast Opening plate on hull Don at 3:20am 05.03.04 Smaller Boats 4/1153 Is there supposed to be a rubber gasket between the plate (that closes the water ballast entry openi
re plumb water system Rob at 3:08am 05.03.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1406 Hello Peggyon my long list of projects...this coming layup "after this sailing year" I want to rebu
designing a yacht club burgy steve at 2:51am 05.03.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1666 we are just starting a new yact club and are interested in designing a burgy.does anyone have any w
Rundown of Displacements Dan at 2:45am 05.03.04 Trailer Sailors 2/1227 I'm searching high and low for a new sailboat to haul around with my astro van between lake michigan
Winch Question??? Up Mast?? :0 PJ at 2:20am 05.03.04 Ask All Sailors 18/1147 Ok, now I am new to this. I know how to pull up the sails with the winch, BUTTTT how do you back it
Bottom coat for rudder Michael at 2:05am 05.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/778 I've heard that Hunter recommends the colour of antifouling paint for rudder should be white only, e
Check your winch mount bolts! Jonathan Costello at 2:02am 05.03.04 Smaller Boats 0/797 Just wanted to pass this on. Taking advantage of a rainy day to check for leaks last weekend on my 1
Oil lamp as anchor light John at 1:47am 05.03.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1518 Is it illegal to use an oil lamp hanging from the boom as an anchor light. I have seen this done, bu
leak in aft cabin Rob McLaughlin at 1:42am 05.03.04 Big Boats 4/925 Recently bought a 1999 36mkII, and I'm trying to troubleshoot a "wet mattress" in the aft cabin. Lo

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Mast raising options? Tedd at 5:42pm 07.19.20 Can you simply use a longer gin pole? An extra foot or two will make a big difference. The gin pole
Solar.... getting colts but no amps???? NYSail at 5:29pm 07.19.20 So again pardon my ignorance with electric. Wires go from panel to controller (10 amp fuse for +), c
Hunter 306 New Owner Questions Arbee at 5:24pm 07.19.20 Great to hear from you Jay, hope you're (and everyone on this forum) is safe and well. We hear a lot
Mon Ark Sail Boat - 11 footer with 18 foot mast. (1) bufbooth at 5:05pm 07.19.20 I will post more detailed pictures later, it actually measures a few inches short of 11 feet, and bo
Sailing an AeroRig Hayden Watson at 5:02pm 07.19.20 Its a cool idea I think they call it a Balaton rig? The knock is apparently weight although conce
Sailing an AeroRig Hayden Watson at 4:58pm 07.19.20 When steering a course not hard on the wind but still windward of a broad reach, we left the trim un
Mast raising options? Revv up at 4:55pm 07.19.20 This system looks pretty slick and uncomplicated, not sure how good it works but I have started maki
Sailing an AeroRig Hayden Watson at 4:53pm 07.19.20
Sailing an AeroRig Hayden Watson at 4:44pm 07.19.20 Are you going to get around to sharing how well it performed against the equivalent traditional rig
Raymarine Rotary drive? scottdube at 4:37pm 07.19.20 Put about 7 hours on the autopilot this weekend. Seemed to work fine. So hopefully I haven't jinxe
Sailing an AeroRig JohnShannon at 4:31pm 07.19.20 Its a cool idea I think they call it a Balaton rig? The knock is apparently weight although concep
Sailing an AeroRig capta at 4:27pm 07.19.20 Are you going to get around to sharing how well it performed against the equivalent traditional rig?
What are these? cjm1 at 4:19pm 07.19.20 I have those and they are sold as a pair for a shelf type table. The other end is a 90 degree stainl
Yanmar 3gm 30 engine seized hunter healer at 4:16pm 07.19.20 The hard part is done. Decide how much of the rest you want to take on. I agree with @kloudie1 -
Yanmar 3gm 30 engine seized hunter healer at 4:15pm 07.19.20 its been some time since i wrote my questions but I finally got around to taking the head off, i fou
What are these? cjm1 at 4:15pm 07.19.20
13- 15 presses on start button before cold Diesel Starts FastOlson at 4:06pm 07.19.20 If you are in or near a populated area, check around for a shop that works only on starters and alte
Recommendations for Diesel Engine Mechanic in Vancouver BC Guan at 3:49pm 07.19.20 the tack signal comes from the alternator so remove, clean, add dielectric grease and reinstall all
Recommendations for Diesel Engine Mechanic in Vancouver BC Guan at 3:49pm 07.19.20 When I first got this boat I noticed the tacho wasn't working when return from a rigging company i
Recommendations for Diesel Engine Mechanic in Vancouver BC Guan at 3:33pm 07.19.20 the tack signal comes from the alternator so remove, clean, add dielectric grease and reinstall all

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