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Halyard shackles fred1diver at 6:15pm 01.06.20 Ask All Sailors 12/2469
Re-rigging outhaul and reef lines on a 1986 Hunter 3r SFLsailor at 6:15pm 01.06.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1711 I have a 1986 Hunter 34. I sail her off the coast of South Florida. I have owned her for almost 3 ye
Electrolysis question Capt Robbie at 5:02pm 01.06.20 Ask All Sailors 8/998 Just looked at a friends boat this weekend that was in salt water for one season, Apirl - October.
Electrical Mystery Waltsailor at 4:55pm 01.06.20 Big Boats 10/1518 Had an electrical mystery that I need help with. When I plug my shore power into a 115 volt 15 amp
Water Filter/strainer Sailgunner at 4:11pm 01.06.20 Big Boats 12/1116 Has anyone replaced the crappy water strainer on their freshwater system? Not much room on my 410 bu
Documentation renewal ifmdalvey at 3:08pm 01.06.20 Ask All Sailors 7/807 Be wary when applying online for renewal. I know there are scamming companies out there but yet aga
Hunter 29.5 Sewage Smell CapeCodGC at 2:19pm 01.06.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/384 I have just purchased a 29.5, and have noticed the odor in the boat and in all of the fabrics and cu
O'day 22 Mast Location (2) mmuldoon at 1:47pm 01.06.20 Ask All Sailors 21/2909 I have owned an O'day 22 for about 5 years now. I have always found it funny that my mast was not lo
dripless shaft seal . sailor5017 at 4:10pm 01.05.20 Big Boats 2/646 going to install dripless shaft seal on 2006 H 41 DS . I kn ow its 1 1/4 shaft . Can anyone tell m
Beneteau First 35s5 offshore? TButler at 3:35pm 01.05.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/2231 I purchased a 1993 First 35s5 and just got into the Great Lakes (Erie) at the end of last season. J
Port lights Brian D at 3:14pm 01.05.20 Ask All Sailors 24/2809 What material is used in port lights? Is it real glass or maybe Lexar, or plexiglass or some kind of
Sailing Cedar Key Close Call at 12:18pm 01.05.20 Ask All Sailors 8/1918 I am heading to Cedar Key for a few days later this month and am considering towing my 17 ft O day D
cockit slider leak BugOutBoat at 9:44am 01.05.20 Ask All Sailors 4/819 Hunter 460 cockpit slider leaks when it rains. We believe it has something to do with the embedded s
In-Mast Mainsail question Frank H at 9:04am 01.05.20 Catalina 310 17/2010 Fellow 310 owners/sail manufacturers I've had my 310 for two years now and I have in-mast furling. I
This is why we can't have nice things. justsomeguy at 8:42am 01.05.20 Sails Call Lounge 33/2400 Sensitive new-age guys! :laugh:
Need Freezer seal BugOutBoat at 8:41am 01.05.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1010 Where can we find a Hunter 460 freezer seal?
Hunter 340 running rigging. Which table is correct? (2) Stevenkrt at 7:26am 01.05.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1434 I own a 2001 340 and am looking to replace some worn out lines. I found two tables for running rigg
New to me 79 C&C30 Introduction and couple of questions (3) C&C30 at 6:59am 01.05.20 C&C 2/884 I recently flew out from Australia and picked up"3 Maries" on the west coast of Florida with a plan
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gel (1) Screen Saver at 12:33am 01.05.20 Ask All Sailors 47/14255
Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta Ken13559 at 4:26pm 01.04.20 Ask All Sailors 2/446 Hello All, I've been participating in this RMSIR regatta for last 10 years. It runs along Straits o

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H49/50 battery replacement (1) marcham at 8:38pm 10.16.23 I'm not sure that generation is adjustable in any shape or fashion.... he would have to pick one of
Harken Mk 1 furler repair kloudie1 at 7:46pm 10.16.23 I bought a roll pin kit with instructions from Harken a few years ago; they are probably still avail
Mercury 4hp 4stroke running too rich at idle kloudie1 at 7:35pm 10.16.23 First, check that when the choke is pushed in, the choke plate in the carburetor is actually fully o
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger Ward H at 7:07pm 10.16.23 I had an O'day 25 for 6 years. It was a fun boat with no systems except an outboard. This let me con
Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Autopilot Catching SycloneDriver at 7:02pm 10.16.23 I've had 3 different, but similar, autopilots on 2 different boats. The power consumption seems to
Engine stalling/ temperature gauge Tally Ho at 6:58pm 10.16.23 Good check list. I would add in to check the antifreeze (fresh water side) coolant level. Yes, a k
Interesting to me (1) Davidasailor26 at 6:46pm 10.16.23
Cradle screw jack conversion (1) Apex at 6:00pm 10.16.23 lots of options for what you are looking for. used jack stands, or new parts. How much adjustment
Just how big is British Columbia? (1) Michael Davis at 5:28pm 10.16.23 220787 That overlay puts some perspective on some of our summer trips
Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Autopilot Catching jssailem at 5:10pm 10.16.23 Good question. I generally use the AP when I am using the engine. Power consumption is not a concern
Just how big is British Columbia? (2) jssailem at 4:57pm 10.16.23 You are so right on @Hello Below. We escaped, just in time, our Port of Everett the day before the b
Harken Mk 1 furler repair tmjb at 4:09pm 10.16.23 It may be a challenge to find parts for such an old furler. Take the sail to your local sail loft
Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Autopilot Catching USS Flasher at 3:38pm 10.16.23 I am thinking about installing this on my boat but was wondering what average real world power consu
2013+ MH-40 Discussion BourbonSailor at 3:38pm 10.16.23 Hello! I owned a 2009 Hunter 36 and really enjoyed the boat. Sold her in 2019 and purchased a FP L
Dual Tracks on Hunter 33 (1) Scott B at 3:16pm 10.16.23 Finally bought an Asym this year after 15 yrs. Saw over 6 knots on Asym alone in 12 - 14 knots wind
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger john6206 at 3:16pm 10.16.23
Dual Tracks on Hunter 33 Captain Pooh at 3:09pm 10.16.23 I use the deck tracks & cars almost exclusively with my stock (being replaced this winter) 110%. The
Harken Mk 1 furler repair kappykaplan at 3:07pm 10.16.23 It may be a challenge to find parts for such an old furler. luff cloth can be repaired.
Engine stalling/ temperature gauge Rich Stidger at 2:29pm 10.16.23 Check the actual engine temperature at the temperature sender on the engine with an IR thermometer.
Removing sludge from heat exchanger-Yanmar (1) Ralph Johnstone at 2:19pm 10.16.23 The salt test strips are a good idea, except I am on a fresh water lake (Lake Norman, NC). Sorry,

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