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Why water ballast? Bill at 5:15am 01.04.03 Smaller Boats 33/2018 I'm not sure of the advantages of or why someone would want to use water for balast. It is neutrall
Rebed Chainplates of 37.5 Legend Steve Carpman at 4:43am 01.04.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1299 We have some minor leaks in the outboard compartments on both the port and starboard side. As far as
Dropping the swing keel on a 22' hunter Joe Turner at 4:24am 01.04.03 Smaller Boats 13/1382 I got some great suggestions about the "Catastrophic Leak" posting. Thanks to all. Now another q
Where is Ray and Maria Bowles? Jim Seamans at 4:12am 01.04.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1051 Have not seen any information or updates. Where are you? What are you doing?JimS/V Java
HUNTER 340 GENSET GUY at 4:05am 01.04.03 Big Boats 3/1047 I need to install agenset in my hunter 340. Where , what brand, modifications if any photos if you
New Catalina Model to be Introduced at Sail Expo.. Steve at 3:19am 01.04.03 Big Boats 14/1178 10 points for the right answer...:Catalina will be introducing a new yacht at Sail Expo in Atlant
Water Ballast and Pepper? Greg at 3:14am 01.04.03 Smaller Boats 11/970 I read an article in the archives about putting pepper in the the ballast tank to stop slow leaks? D
cruiseing southwest Fla. Phillip l. at 2:14am 01.04.03 Ask All Sailors 2/873 I am going to be cruiseing southwest Fla. this winter and spring and would like to know any informat
Replacing Cabin Lights John at 1:43am 01.04.03 Big Boats 3/904 Hello All,We are looking at replacing the original 12v cabin lights (seven total) that are on each
Sail logo and numbers Art at 1:42am 01.04.03 Smaller Boats 3/845 I have a C-22. The sails that I have are in good shape but the logo and numbers are coming off. W
Venture interior questions, T-moulding Alan Worcester at 1:40am 01.04.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/996 I have a 1974 Venture I am in the process of a complete refit. Concering the interior I am wondering
Electric Macerating Heads Dave Emery at 1:40am 01.04.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1510
Rig Tension R.Sager at 1:24am 01.04.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1696 Hello ' Happy New Year to All,I have a question regarding standing rig tension. First what should
Bilge pump type and placement? Robert at 12:29am 01.04.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1011 I'd like to put in an electric bilge pump in my 26S. Any suggestions on where to place it, what type
Can an H260 Sink? Bob Fliegel at 12:09am 01.04.03 Smaller Boats 6/1264 I was reading a article in "Forums Shared with Other Boats"/"Ask All Sailors" about a skipper named
New O'Day Owner Steve Anderson at 12:03am 01.04.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1008 Santa was very good to me this year and my new boat was delivered just before Chistmas. I will have
Hatches and hatch screens for 40.5 Clay Hunter at 10:01pm 01.03.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/905 I need to purchase a screen for the large hatch over the V-berth. I am specifically looking for the
Where has my posting gone? Stephen Ord at 9:51pm 01.03.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/796 I posted a couple of questions about a month ago and they 'fell off' my one week HOW Forum list so I
The Sunk Boat Info Jerome at 3:18pm 01.03.03 Ask All Sailors 44/2230 Greeting to all,I want to thank all of you for your information and even those who criticized me sev
rigging an 89 hunter 30 isomat mast for a spinaker Steve Voyce at 2:28pm 01.03.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1381 I have an 89 hunter 30 with an isomat mast. At the bottom of the mast on the port side is an exit p

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Honda 2200 vs 1000 noise comparison Don S/V ILLusion at 5:08am 07.26.20 The other day I ran into an ad offering a Westinghouse 2200W for $299. The Brand name peaked my
Hunter 19-2. What size and type plug is used on the ballast vent? rgranger at 5:00am 07.26.20 I bought a new one for my ballast tank vent because the rubber on my plug was getting tired. I ha
New forum member with an introduction and some questions rgranger at 4:55am 07.26.20 LOL. I used to make fun of an old boss for using rubrics when evaluating new employees. He was a Co
272 speed under power LazurusLong at 4:45am 07.26.20 I had a 272LE with an inboard diesel. I planned on 4 kts for a trip. I'm not sure if the 9.9 will g
13- 15 presses on start button before cold Diesel Starts DougM at 4:37am 07.26.20
Better Cigarette Lighter Plug daviddp at 4:13am 07.26.20 This is what I have @ the helm for USB, less than 30 bucks ROKK This may be an option also, good r
Better Cigarette Lighter Plug OS2Dude at 3:45am 07.26.20 "We sail on Lake Lanier" We sail the Caribbean. Different world. Not as far as weather exposure.
13- 15 presses on start button before cold Diesel Starts Davidasailor26 at 3:27am 07.26.20
3YM prop shaft coupling bolts and propeller nut torque settings? Davidasailor26 at 3:20am 07.26.20 The OEM fixed prop on the Beneteau 37 is 17x12, 3 blade, right handed.
DC Electric Panel Fuse Question NYSail at 3:01am 07.26.20
No one owns a Mariner? Really? jon hansen at 12:32am 07.26.20 http://www.marineryachts.com/m32/mariner32.htm
Does this boat exist? (1) Joe at 12:18am 07.26.20 If you want upwind performance and are willing to spend a little money, look at a used F24 or the n
Yanmar 2gm shutting down with battery selector on. Benny17441 at 10:31pm 07.25.20 Running the engine and alternator disconnected from the batteries will likely burn up the diodes in
3YM prop shaft coupling bolts and propeller nut torque settings? johnbema at 10:16pm 07.25.20 Does anyone know the torque settings for re-assembling the gearbox coupling on the inboard end of t
B and R rig question Benny17441 at 9:57pm 07.25.20 The B&R rig lacks a backstay to accomodate a large roach main sail to provide power. The system des
DC Electric Panel Fuse Question Benny17441 at 9:52pm 07.25.20 Late model cars come with the 12V receptacles. These receptacles are not the same as the ones used
New to sailing. lots of questions srimes at 9:48pm 07.25.20 Great post. 2 separate issues with heeling: what's best for performance and what's safe/comfortable.
Veers to port Benny17441 at 9:41pm 07.25.20 A little pressure under power is normal. What is not normal is a hard pull and mostly indicative o
Honda 2200 vs 1000 noise comparison Benny17441 at 9:33pm 07.25.20 The other day I ran into an ad offering a Westinghouse 2200W for $299. The Brand name peaked my c
Shoutout to Raymarine Mark Maulden at 9:26pm 07.25.20 Evidently, if send something in, it works....Try and get some online or phone help. I gave up..

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