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Dave Winiker at 5:23am 05.29.03
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I just installed a PYI packless shaft seal in our '87 Hunter31. Other than a little initial difficul
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Looking for a dodger for a 1978 27 in any condition. Thanks, Steve
Ray at 4:36am 05.29.03
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Here is some sound advise for hunter owners with the 3GM30 engine. We bought our 1990 Hunter 35.5 l
Jim at 4:06am 05.29.03
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Looking for suggestions on how to run the main halyard back to the cockpit on a 26X. What kind of b
Ed Fluss at 3:51am 05.29.03
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I am planning a trip from NYC to Martha's Vinyard on my new 326 and I thought I would ask around for
Eva McMahan at 3:32am 05.29.03
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My 1985 30' Catalina sloop has a pressurized alcohol stove that does not work. Is there a manual fo
Jack Kelly at 3:21am 05.29.03
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Just read the responses to another inquiry about this... We have a 23 - never set it up with a toppi
Pete Osborn at 2:18am 05.29.03
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Had an annoying problem with starting my Merc 15 which is rather annoying anyone had similar problem
Kevin at 1:09am 05.29.03
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I own a 2003 260 and it came with the hard plastic whale plumbing system. The system does not use cl
Andy Reid at 1:01am 05.29.03
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Searching from San Diego to Seattle. Any referrals and/or pre-purchase inspection recommendations wo
Alton D. Kenney at 12:21am 05.29.03
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I have recently taken delivery on my Catalina 350. Has anyone with a 350 or any other model that has
Curt at 12:13am 05.29.03
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I have a Hunter-logo'd Tank Indicator panel on my 410 that provides readouts for the 3 water tanks a
John Manard at 12:09am 05.29.03
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We have a First 38 (1984). As water runs through the aluminun toe rails it causes stripes of residue
Bob Seiden at 11:45pm 05.28.03
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Interesting information about the Charger/Inverter on our 2001 C 320. We have Hull #851. The boat
J.B. Dyer at 10:46pm 05.28.03
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I have a 1983 O'Day34. As luck would have it, my depth sounder fried last weekend right at the top
Mark at 3:43pm 05.28.03
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Recently there has been a few messages about good service from companies and I mentioned that I had
tom b. c-22 at 3:26pm 05.28.03
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ive taken downt the swing keel on my c-22. does the keel only swing on the pin or does the pin also
Gil Narvaez at 2:56pm 05.28.03
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Does anybody know of a solar powered intake/exhaust vent that will fit into the same place as the co
John at 2:31pm 05.28.03
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Over the Memorial Day weekend we were on a five-day outing. On day three I was looking over the engi
John at 2:20pm 05.28.03
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My Yanmar 27 hp seems to be underpowered. I cannot reach hull speed with engine at 3400 RPM in calm

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Equalizing 6 volts.....
Rich Stidger at 10:41am 10.25.20
thanks...... do you isolate the bank before equalizing..... positive and negative so the only attac
Propeller antifouling - B331
Benny17441 at 10:39am 10.25.20
Take it to a prop shop where they will clean it, repair any nicks, true the pitch and paint it with
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

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