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"Sump Pump" on Nav Panel and Rule 650/750 Bilge Pump Quasimotor at 8:13am 07.28.20 Mid-Size Boats 9/1028 While tending to issues on my recenly purchased 2004 Hunter 326, i noticed the Rule 650 sump pump, w
oday 34 panel settings Swaney at 7:26am 07.28.20 Ask All Sailors 6/523 I am new to my 34 oday. Could someone please explain what the panel selection difference between-Al
Inspecting the hull/ballast tank and looking for a trailer for a Hunter 23.5. Dfed at 5:33am 07.28.20 Smaller Boats 12/1106 My Hunter 23.5 was hit by a runaway boat in the storage yard. The boat is probably repairable, but
A woman was killed in an apparent shark attack on the coast of Maine. Makes me think of Pogies, thick as clouds of locusts? TomY at 4:08am 07.28.20 Ask All Sailors 14/1595 As the Gulf of Maine warms up faster than 99% of the world's oceans, things change. In the last few
New Furling Main Sail sail sfbay at 7:02pm 07.27.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/604 After 15 years planning to purchase a new furling main and head sail for my Hunter 46. In the past
GENOA SHACKLE thetone at 6:05pm 07.27.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/688 I have a 1990 Beneteau 35s5 with the roller furling barrel that sits below the deck. I need the shac
Interior wood trim repair or other ideas (3) forbin at 5:46pm 07.27.20 Pacific North West Cruisers 16/2034
Hoses and antifreeze Roasten at 5:06pm 07.27.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/923 Hi new user here. I recently purchased my first boat with a head on it. Researched many past posts
Hunter fuel monitor (2) take.yvr at 4:27pm 07.27.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/3692 Hi, British Columbia relaxed restrictions set in place to control COVID-19 and residents were allow
I want to charge a 12v battery with a 12v battery so I can have 12v Project_Mayhem at 3:54pm 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 19/2643 I use a trolling motor on my dinghy because it's fun. I typically use a small 7 amp gel cell because
Legend 37.5 upholstery. Jrtauber at 3:44pm 07.27.20 Big Boats 1/451 Stained a cabin seat cushion on my 37.5/legend. Has a zipper to remove beige cotton cover. Does any
Jelly fish are dying to keep me hot Tim Mills at 12:57pm 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 6/1181 So I am at a new-to-me marina this summer and WOW the jelly fish are a massive headache. They are ev
Shurflo wrench - sea strainer Tim Mills at 11:56am 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 8/1964 Does anyone know of there is a tool made just for unscrewing the clear Shurflow raw water strainer b
Handle sticks Alansails at 11:36am 07.27.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/999 On my friends Capri 26 he states his handle sticks pushing down to flush, I told him make sure he is
AC/LO on aft cabin AC unit Dr. D at 11:21am 07.27.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/571 My boat has two AC/Heat units, one in the main cabin and one in the aft cabin. Both are Dometic 16k
C&C 27 Mark 5 bow pulpit RitSim at 11:17am 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 2/338 A friend has a damaged bow pulpit from the boat blowing over on the hard in his yard. The shippi g
Just a quick hardware swap he said...... (5) pclarksurf at 10:50am 07.27.20 Catalina 22 10/1314 Not that I needed to be reminded that a 47 year old boat invents new and unique ways to keep me busy
Forward hatch '87 Hunter 28.5 Baydragonfly at 10:00am 07.27.20 Parts Search 7/1371 My well-meaning brother-in-law stepped on the hatch and broke a hinge...can't just replace the hinge
Yanmar YSB-12 Start Problems (1) solesurchin at 9:42am 07.27.20 Engines and Propulsion 6/3320 Hi All, I sail a Miura, a 31' South African built boat form 1975. My dream boat, solid and capable
Zodiac raft parts source odaydokay at 9:35am 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 10/991 Having trouble locating a replacement piece of braided poly cord. You know, the two that run along

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New Ham kappykaplan at 12:23pm 01.31.25 What information? "I came across a Morse Study disk, one of many ways I learned from years ago. Be
Runaway diesel Alan Gomes at 11:47am 01.31.25 I didn't know that the new diesel engines are actually four cycle not two cycle as the earlier smal
Runaway diesel LloydB at 11:36am 01.31.25 I didn't know that the new diesel engines are actually four cycle not two cycle as the earlier small
New Ham Don S/V ILLusion at 11:10am 01.31.25 I know this is an older posting, but I have some information you may be interested in. What inform
Runaway diesel dLj at 10:56am 01.31.25 I agree that the Yanmar crank designed for that purpose ought* to work just fine. It still makes m*
Runaway diesel dLj at 10:38am 01.31.25 Right. I knew that. I just wasn't sure what you thought of it based on your reply. I agree that the
Runaway diesel Alan Gomes at 10:23am 01.31.25 It wasn't my recommendation. Right. I knew that. I just wasn't sure what you thought of it based o
Runaway diesel dLj at 10:21am 01.31.25 Even with the socket on the crankshaft with an electric drill approach? That's the one that seems p
Cover for Cataline 22 on Trailer. Crazy Dave Condon at 10:16am 01.31.25
Runaway diesel Alan Gomes at 9:50am 01.31.25 No problem if the engine fires off. The crank just disconnects and you are off and running. Even w
Runaway diesel dLj at 9:46am 01.31.25 And if/when the engine fires off, then what? Sounds pretty dangerous. The crank for my Yanmar 1GM--
New Ham Alan Gomes at 9:14am 01.31.25 I know this is an older posting, but I have some information you may be interested in. CW rules!!
Runaway diesel Alan Gomes at 9:05am 01.31.25 How does the cap come off? It doesn't look like there are bolts in those holes. Is it just held o
Runaway diesel (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:58am 01.31.25 How does the cap come off? Held on with small machine screws as I SEEM to remember : ed. But le
no eyelet on the tack of my main sail Von Clipper at 8:38am 01.31.25 got in touch with Bob Yeager of Yeager sails in Spokane Wa. He laughed at my situation but said he
Handcrank starting a small engine. dLj at 8:34am 01.31.25 OK, I understand that. But if the engine requires battery power or electronics to run, then a hand
With hopes I'm not duplicating: COCPIT LIGHTING Urban Hermit at 8:32am 01.31.25 I won't use a tricolor because it costs too much. I'm not going to spend close to two bills for a l
Home Pumpout System Tedd at 8:18am 01.31.25 @dlochner and @Project_Mayhem , Yes, I used Shields and, yes, it's about as flexible as schedule 40
New Ham sailcapt340 at 8:01am 01.31.25 I know this is an older posting, but I have some information you may be interested in.
Handcrank starting a small engine. colemj at 7:51am 01.31.25 Most modern engines require electronic systems to run from electronic ignition, to electric fuel pu

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