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Fresh Water Drain John at 10:18pm 11.05.03 Big Boats 4/869 Is there a drain for the fresh water system on a 356? Getting ready to winterise and wondering if t
Buying a Cataling 30 MKII Question? Jeff Martin at 10:07pm 11.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 10/1276 I am looking at buying a MKII Cat 30....is there any reason to look at, or not look at a 1987 vs 198
Ocean Cruising on a 240 Tim Smith at 12:33pm 11.05.03 Smaller Boats 6/866 O.k., I've asked about cruising on the Great Lakes. Thanks to everyone who responded. Now I'd like
towable tender Jack Spencer at 12:28pm 11.05.03 Trailer Sailors 5/1980 Any suggestions on a suitable towing dingy. I have looked at inflatables and hard type. Hyaplon or
Wyliecat 30- Alan at 11:29am 11.05.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/7632 Don, I'm intrigued with this boat and I've had a long conversation with Tom Wylie, the designer and
Dinghy Davits? Brian Krauth at 11:08am 11.05.03 Big Boats 11/1434 Has anyone added dinghy davits to their 356? If so, what brand (model/cost/etc), and where are the
Looking for toerail for a 1984 hunter 34 ken K. at 10:31am 11.05.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1191 My 1984 Hunter 34 was one of 12 boats that rode out hurricane Isabel at Kingsmill Marina on the Jame
37c generator installations Lester Branch at 10:08am 11.05.03 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1024 Fixing to close on a 37c in a few weeks. I would be interested in hearing from those of you that hav
Bow pulpit Howie at 9:27am 11.05.03 Bigger Boats 2/1171 I have recently purchased an ODay 39 l984. The bow pulpit is rusting so I am fairly sure that it is
polishing & removing rust from stainless rigging? william at 9:14am 11.05.03 Smaller Boats 7/5014 while my "new" boat is pretty much parked for the winter, i have a ton of projects to keep busy with
Anyone install 2nd reef on H23 Alex at 8:20am 11.05.03 Smaller Boats 13/1020 Has anyone installed a second reef on a H23? Adding a second D ring on the forward part of the sail
Inspection Port? Dick at 8:07am 11.05.03 Smaller Boats 6/796 There is a little pry off inspection port on the starboard side at the foot of the cabin ladder. I w
navman 3100 or raymarine st60 Guest at 7:30am 11.05.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1492 anyone have experience with these instrument packages?
St. Martin must sees? Walt Allensworth at 6:45am 11.05.03 Ask All Sailors 10/1066 So I'm putting off buying a boat a little longer, and instead we're doing an 8-day bare-boat charter
To Ctalina 400 or not Rick Erwin at 6:43am 11.05.03 Big Boats 1/1536 I am Looking at a used Catalina 400. I would like any input as to the Handling, How Seaworthy in the
H-27 windows Scott at 6:27am 11.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/926 I have a few bad windows on my 1980 H-27. Grey Enterprises, which is the name on the inside frame,
renault inboard parts Scott at 6:22am 11.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/876 I need a starter and possibly other parts for my Renault 8 horsepower engine for my 1980 H-27. I'm
Hats off to you! R.W.Landau at 6:18am 11.05.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1055 Peggie,You have wow'ed me with your knowledge of a very necessary but undesirable place ( the HEAD)
Aluminium Tank Life Don at 6:07am 11.05.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1380 What is the expected life of an aluminium holding tank and what caused the failures. Is there anythi
35.5 Metal post Don Rice at 5:52am 11.05.03 Big Boats 4/754 The metal post that runs from the edge of the galley sink to the cabin top and serves as a grap rail

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Salt Water Foot Pump = Broken/Spun Impellers jssailem at 1:08pm 11.23.20 I have heard of that happening to impellers from discount sellers. It could be a manufacturing issu
H31 - Input on servicing original stuffing box Claude L.-Auger at 12:36pm 11.23.20 As far as packing size, yours is probably 3/16 based on your shaft being 1'' and on the generally ac
Salt Water in Bilge pilott at 12:34pm 11.23.20 Back siphoning through the bilge pump outlet? When you are heeled over, that throughhull submerges?
Salt Water Foot Pump = Broken/Spun Impellers (1) jonelli at 12:06pm 11.23.20 So there's no spline/boss to drive the impeller, it's a friction fit onto its shaft? Yes there is,
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (2) JamesG161 at 11:57am 11.23.20 These are two iconic pictures from the boat... .:laugh: From the Dome light in the Front Head...
Salt Water Foot Pump = Broken/Spun Impellers justsomeguy at 11:29am 11.23.20 It was "spun" as stated in the title. So there's no spline/boss to drive the impeller, it's a fric
Interesting concept? SFS at 11:27am 11.23.20 I see what you did there, bud.
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 Ralph Johnstone at 11:22am 11.23.20 Any and all opinions are greatly appreciated . If you need a windlass because of a bad back, YOU
Anchor Chain Catenary. Anchor Test Video by SV Panope Tom J at 11:18am 11.23.20 Interesting data. I use 100' of chain as my primary anchor rode, and I prefer to use 5:1 scope for
Anchor Chain Catenary. Anchor Test Video by SV Panope thinwater at 11:16am 11.23.20 Tree bend is a good question. Let's look at that. Pounds/Extension/max bend per 100 pounds/energy 1
Advice on cabin interior wall replacement project dlochner at 11:16am 11.23.20 Why save the vinyl? The foam behind the vinyl is already deteriorating, see the piece hanging down?
Salt Water Foot Pump = Broken/Spun Impellers jonelli at 11:14am 11.23.20 You never stated what exactly it was that failed. Is there a spline on the hub that dissolved? Got
Interesting concept? Gene Neill at 11:10am 11.23.20 At least half, probably more, of the folks looking at this display would likely not be interested i
Anchor Chain Catenary. Anchor Test Video by SV Panope jssailem at 11:04am 11.23.20 I too watch and like the work presented by Steve and his practical testing. While he applies scienti
Deck step repair junkydave at 10:49am 11.23.20 Hard to see but, there are spider cracks in front and a pretty good crack in the rear.
Salt Water Foot Pump = Broken/Spun Impellers justsomeguy at 10:44am 11.23.20 Since we all know how delicate those things are, that must be the reason it failed. You never stat
Salt Water Foot Pump = Broken/Spun Impellers jssailem at 10:32am 11.23.20 I'm going to have to make a rule that it is NEVER used while the engine is running. Or.... you ins
Storing boat in yard? (1) sailme88 at 10:13am 11.23.20 I wouldn't have it any other way. Many haulers rent stands. I own my own and always have.
Deck step repair (1) jssailem at 10:13am 11.23.20 The cracks around the base of the compression post look bad. That is where I would start. Yes remo
Advice on cabin interior wall replacement project 31seahorse at 10:12am 11.23.20 Hello michaelapk, The metaphor was a weird one, I agree. The Irwin sailed very fast once it heeled

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