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Dead Diesel Matt Wolf at 10:29pm 10.19.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1126 I have an 1989 Hunter 28 equipped with a Yanmar 2GMF20 18HP. As I was backing out of my slip, I had
Clamshell Vent Locations? Marc_B at 9:55pm 10.19.03 Smaller Boats 0/724 I want to improve the ventiltaion in my 240. I plan on adding a powered vent in the front hatch, an
Yanmar Buzzer Doug Bland at 9:45pm 10.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1349 When I first start the engine, the idiot lights, test switch and buzzer all work properly. On resta
Need answers arturo devitalis at 9:42pm 10.19.03 Smaller Boats 6/880 What works best in refinishing the wooden transom that holds the outboard. Ive got mine on the benc
Runaway engine Tomm Maxon at 9:29pm 10.19.03 Big Boats 24/1499 Taking the boat to the marina for winter storage proved to be a very exciting time over the weekend.
Removing wax Bill O'Donovan at 8:41pm 10.19.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1185 Anyone know of a good way to remove old, oxidized wax that has built up? Thanks.
Question about a Main Sail Richard Marble at 8:35pm 10.19.03 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1267 I'm looking at buying a new main sail and a sail maker asked me this question; what is the tack of
remote shifter Jim K at 7:48pm 10.19.03 Smaller Boats 1/879 Anyone ever rig a remote shifter on an outboard. Coming into my slip, I have a hard time turning and
Marina Yard Work time frames Nichole at 7:35pm 10.19.03 Big Boats 1/851 How long have you waited for work to be done on your boat? Better still, how long for just the work
Depth/Speed again and again Mark at 7:28pm 10.19.03 Smaller Boats 6/803 Yep I know this subject has been flogged to death "however" I just wanted to check!I am about to fi
Alone again, naturally SailboatOwners.com at 4:13pm 10.19.03 Ask All Sailors 109/5483 E.B. White once wrote that sailing his boat was like going out with his best girl -- he didn't want
New hatches Jacques at 4:04pm 10.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1083 My 81 27' Hunter is in need of having the hatches replaced.. all the latches are old and brittle..
Fuel guage location Larry at 2:00pm 10.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 9/1018 I am caretaking a 1978 Hunter 30 for its owner. Can someone tell me where the fuel quantity guage i
M25 fresh water pump Richard at 11:58am 10.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1101 The bearing seized on my 87' M25 fresh water pump. The cross over to Kubota is their D-950 tractor e
Raising Mariner Mast Singlehanded George Lawson at 11:40am 10.19.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1735 Just bought my boat and would like to be able to raise the mast by myself. I'm trailering so I'll be
Preventer Stan at 8:13am 10.19.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1461 Currently I use a line from aft of the boomto a bow cleat as a preventer on my Beneteau 361.Has a
Water under the sole Stephen Ord at 8:08am 10.19.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/817 :{ I just got back from the boat and putting away the sails etc for winter and found water under the
rudder delamination fix? Bill VanEe at 7:45am 10.19.03 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1349 I have a an Oday 25 1980 hull. Had the old girl since she was new. Have noticed that the rudder is
rudder delamination Bill VanEe at 7:41am 10.19.03 Ask An Oday Owner 0/993 I have a an Oday 25 1980 hull. Had the old girl since she was new. Have noticed that the rudder is
Double-Line Reefing Conversion Paul at 6:40am 10.19.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1370 I wanted to add a couple of things to the photo forum post....I got tired of bitchin about the sin

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replacing a 12v DC accessory control panel Whatfiero1 at 5:26am 11.21.20 I'd either just replace the 120volt 2pole blue seas breaker and hope that's it. especially if 12volt
Honda 9.9 - Is there an oil filter? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:21am 11.21.20 Two or four stroke?
Long or short shaft Crazy Dave Condon at 5:17am 11.21.20 I use to be a Tohatsu/Nissan dealer besides being a sailboat dealer. Size of motor depends on the b
replacing a 12v DC accessory control panel jr22553 at 5:12am 11.21.20 It looks like the panel has been wet at some point? Is there water intrusion? David, Yes the boat
Dirty Jobs Tonight shemandr at 5:10am 11.21.20 That should be fun!
replacing a 12v DC accessory control panel jr22553 at 5:09am 11.21.20 Ron, Yes the panel was wet at some point which may be why the breaker is starting to malfunction.
Galveston Sailing? A6C5O7 at 5:08am 11.21.20 Thank you very much everyone! My in-laws are located in downtown Houston so not too far away. I've
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch SFS at 4:59am 11.21.20 I'm finding pull rings, but not pull ring locker latches. Am I correct in assuming that you need so
replacing a 12v DC accessory control panel daviddp at 4:56am 11.21.20 It looks like the panel has been wet at some point? Is there water intrusion?
By-Passing Hot Water Heater NotCook at 4:30am 11.21.20
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san All U Get at 4:23am 11.21.20 We got a new generator and had to cut a hole in the cockpit floor for the replacement. They added
Which long shaft OB would you choose for the 26S or D? The 20" or 25"? AndyVS at 4:20am 11.21.20 I also have electric start and wouldn't be without it. Keeps the batteries charged when we are on a
replacing a 12v DC accessory control panel Ward H at 11:45pm 11.20.20 is that your AC / shore power breaker and reverse polarity light under your DC breakers? If so, you
Galveston Sailing? HMT2 at 10:37pm 11.20.20 Bill and JMCE1587 are giving you great local info. I am in the area too. It wpoudl be helpful to kno
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san (3) All U Get at 9:32pm 11.20.20 An update. Here's a pic of the coaming. Square tape are holes for screws or bolts that won't be goi
Long or short shaft rgranger at 9:32pm 11.20.20
Gas struts for 1990 26s Tedd at 9:17pm 11.20.20 McMaster-Carr has an good selection of gas struts. That's my go-to source.
replacing a 12v DC accessory control panel Ron20324 at 8:24pm 11.20.20 Call it a breaker panel, and you might get better results. Tried Blue Sea yet? Is that bottom light
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch Ron20324 at 8:03pm 11.20.20
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch sailinmikenaz at 7:53pm 11.20.20 Try Fisheries Marine Supply They have a lot of hardware.

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