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Fluid in Compass? What is it? Kerosene? Skipper (Eric) at 1:49am 04.24.03 Ask All Sailors 10/10901 Click the related link to see my question. I typed it on another message board and thought I may as
Alternatives to West Marine jcherubini at 1:26am 04.24.03 Ask All Sailors 35/6090 Just got my new West Marine catalogue. This necessitated an actual trip to the store, since when yo
Replacing hoses T. S. at 12:23am 04.24.03 Big Boats 4/960 Hello all, I am wanting to replace the hoses that connect to plumbing system. Mostly on the drainage
Take Off Stains on Hull, Deck & Remove Mold Too Skipper (Eric) at 11:33pm 04.23.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/977 if you have not tried Start Brite's, Hull cleaner, give it a try! It is amazing. It will take off
Lake Erie Anchorages Griffin at 11:27pm 04.23.03 Destinations 3/3240 Hi all!I lived off the hook for 3.5 years up and down the East Coast and like living on a hook.I
Where ya gonna go when the hurricane blows? Dale I at 10:30pm 04.23.03 Ask All Sailors 9/958 As a new boat owner in Florida I am wondering what others here would do if you found your boat in th
New MacGregor 26M German at 9:07pm 04.23.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1461 I HAVE PURCHASED THE NEW MCGREGOR 26M WHICH WILL ARRIVE TO SPAIN IN 2 MONTHS TIME. I WILL LIKE TO KN
135 or 150 Genoa on an H19? Cesar at 7:47pm 04.23.03 Smaller Boats 3/840 Hello,Am considering a Genoa for this little boat for short handed convenience and light air perfor
Damaged rudder TStone at 2:46pm 04.23.03 Mid-Size Boats 8/1615 The rudder on my Hunter 28.5 has a fist sized divit blown out of the port side. Ice in the rudder c
Why isn't Davis Megalight USCG approved? Wanderer138 at 1:56pm 04.23.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1052 It seems to me that a light that is visible to 2 nm, turns itself on at sunset and off at sunrise an
part needed John Dodge at 1:13pm 04.23.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/861 upon hauling out today in the high wind a base of a stanchion was broken in the process. This is for
Cleating the halyard on a furling main Mike at 12:33pm 04.23.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/857 Has anyone changed the routing of the main and jib halyards from the original run through the clutch
Blisters, to Epiglass or not to Epiglass Rod at 12:14pm 04.23.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1080 I bought a beautiful 35.5 Legend last November and had it shipped to Ohio with a clean bill of heal
sink traps John Dodge at 12:09pm 04.23.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1037 I just read the question about sink traps.I have just replaced my hot water heater. so I have becom
Intermittent Tachometer Al Nash at 11:53am 04.23.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/889 My tachometer on my H-34, 3gmf, usually doesn't work when I first start my engine. It usually start
extra keel weight Briann Smith at 11:14am 04.23.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1161 A couple of friends at my club have installed extra weight on thier keels by way of a bubble affair
Main halyard rigging to Cockpit on O'Day 222 Jim at 10:13am 04.23.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1397 Does anyone have an experience or advise about rigging a main halyard aft to the cockpit of a 1986 2
Restoring on board water tank Kevin Filer at 9:27am 04.23.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/822 I've had my 79 H30 for a year now, but have not yet attempted to used the on board water system. I
SEACOCK SERVICE JERRY MITCHELL at 8:28am 04.23.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1373 One of my thru hull seacocks will not fully open...there is a threaded plug on it that someone said
outboard 4 cycle Larry Navratil at 7:24am 04.23.03 Smaller Boats 9/971 I want a motor for possable cruising in the San Juan waters of Washingtion. I like the Yamaha 8 hp.

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What to do if you lose your rig. Daveinet at 5:38pm 09.29.20 I always carry a Gerber. Its rare for me to work on any project without using it. BUT the most impor
High winds rgranger at 5:31pm 09.29.20 Maiden sale went great, I actually reefed too much. Lots of heeling and fun to be had. Thank you f
Back-up Depth Sounders? Michael Davis at 5:24pm 09.29.20 Different strokes ... In Peconic Bay 20 feet is relax time. In Florida, on the Indian River Lagoo
Back-up Depth Sounders? shemandr at 5:19pm 09.29.20 Different strokes ... In Peconic Bay 20 feet is relax time. In Florida, on the Indian River Lagoo
Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue MitchM at 5:12pm 09.29.20 a great diagnosis and checklist for anyone w an onan gen ... thanks !
New sailer Glsawyer at 5:09pm 09.29.20 So, you want my two cents? A. You are not an experienced sailor B. You can get a free boat, but yo
Back-up Depth Sounders? Michael Davis at 5:09pm 09.29.20 That can be a little scary Charlie. We have tides here up to 25 feet. 12/15 feet would be OK at low
New sailer Mr. Dave at 5:01pm 09.29.20 So, you want my two cents? A. You are not an experienced sailor B. You can get a free boat, but you
Perkins 4-108, any comments, opinions, or things to watch out for? TimFromLI at 4:55pm 09.29.20 Mine runs fine, no problems around 2300 hours. The only think is it leaks oil, probably from the re
Back-up Depth Sounders? Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 4:55pm 09.29.20 I start to get a little nervous when the depth sounder gets down to 20 feet. Amazing how differentl
New sailer Glsawyer at 4:51pm 09.29.20
New sailer Glsawyer at 4:43pm 09.29.20
Back-up Depth Sounders? Michael Davis at 4:39pm 09.29.20 I start to get a little nervous when the depth sounder gets down to 20 feet. Amazing how differently
Hunter 310 - Replacing traveler line (arch) Dave Groshong at 4:32pm 09.29.20 I always go for at least 10-12 stitches, butting the ends together, take your time, Ralph is righ
High winds gtg at 4:13pm 09.29.20 Maiden sale went great, I actually reefed too much. Lots of heeling and fun to be had. Thank you fo
Wait for it... jssailem at 4:12pm 09.29.20 Interesting that it happened in front of you. Happy no one was hurt. That it happens to racers is a
WEBASTO HEATING SYSTEM Caboteur at 4:11pm 09.29.20 My unit is a 2008 Airtop 3500 unit... I had it overhauled once after spider nests had blocked the ex
New sailer Kings Gambit at 4:09pm 09.29.20 How far south are you going? Don't go too far as prices drop closer to Mexico. Many plan on round-t
Diesel Oil Change Davidasailor26 at 4:08pm 09.29.20 Why not attach a hose to the bottom crankcase drain and secure it to the side of the engine compart
New sailer srimes at 3:53pm 09.29.20 How far south are you going? Don't go too far as prices drop closer to Mexico. Many plan on round-tr

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