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I am considering purchasing a Hunter 260 WB. I just was on one at the Sail Expo in St. Petersburg.
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Can anyone tell me how to make a "gin pole" so that I can set the mast on my 25ft MacGregor. I woul
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As a new owner of a 25.5, I'm considering upgrading to a roller furling headsail. I'd like to do it
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I have a 1997 430. There is no genset but I understand one is often factory placed under the center

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tips on starting an old yanmar 1GM ?
Benny17441 at 10:30am 10.25.20
The 1GM diesel engine does not have a carburetor, hence no choke. It utilizes fuel injection. It
ODay 34 rudder replacement
Tally Ho at 10:20am 10.25.20
Well, I bought this boat. Took a grinder and ground back the glass, then reglassed and faired the r
Equalizing 6 volts.....
Stu Jackson at 10:16am 10.25.20
thanks...... do you isolate the bank before equalizing..... positive and negative so the only attac
Electric fuel pump
Tally Ho at 10:12am 10.25.20
I agree, probably a PO modification, the 2GM20 has a mechanical pump mounted on the engine. Appare
Can't Drain Hot Water Heater
Tally Ho at 10:07am 10.25.20
I usually open the drain valve, and the TP valve, and use an air compressor to blow air into the TP
H310 fuel shutoff valve   (1)
sail sfbay at 10:02am 10.25.20
Take a look at Figure 61A in your manual that shows the location of your fuel shutoff valve.
Gravity
jssailem at 9:56am 10.25.20
Lifeline autopsy
jssailem at 9:51am 10.25.20
It is the task of every skipper to inspect his boat and the hardware that makes her function, in ord
Lifeline autopsy
markwbird at 9:39am 10.25.20
tips on starting an old yanmar 1GM ?
kloudie1 at 9:22am 10.25.20
Pretty sure 1 GM has a compression release. After verifying that the fuel stop valve is open, and th
1GM10 yanmar diesel
Noodat Lady at 9:14am 10.25.20
Noodat Lady: The first time this happened the air filter was not attached. My son, who is a mechani
Equalizing 6 volts.....
NYSail at 9:13am 10.25.20
I have four 6V house golf cart batteries in the usual series-parallel connection. I equalize all f
Gravity
kloudie1 at 9:10am 10.25.20
Ooofff, very cool but I see so many single point failures that would result in a world of hurt. that
Equalizing 6 volts.....
Rich Stidger at 9:09am 10.25.20
I have four 6V house golf cart batteries in the usual series-parallel connection. I equalize all fo
Can't Drain Hot Water Heater
justsomeguy at 9:09am 10.25.20
Mineral deposits clogging the drain?
Lifeline autopsy
thinwater at 9:02am 10.25.20
Actually, the worst of the corrosion is often deep inside the cable. Also, it only takes one bad spo
Can't Drain Hot Water Heater
Rick486 at 8:59am 10.25.20
I have a Seward s 600 hot water heater with rear heat exchanger . Last year I installed a by pass v
Lifeline autopsy
Dave Groshong at 8:41am 10.25.20
Dyneema is fantastic stuff! https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?6265
Propeller antifouling - B331
Bluenose at 8:14am 10.25.20
Problem with prop speed is that it is not available in my area - Practical Sailor recommends profess
tips on starting an old yanmar 1GM ?
FlimFlamII at 8:03am 10.25.20
I've had excellent success preheating the air as Tally Ho suggests. I keep one on the boat just for

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