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Sail modifications Al at 1:05am 11.17.02 Smaller Boats 11/1128 Now that our 2001 H260 is out of the water and its sails safely stored inside, I was planning on put
Outboard engine throttle and shift controls Ethan Ontjes at 12:48am 11.17.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/858 I own a '87 Hunter 26.5 with a '83 15 hp Evinrude outboard engine. I would like to add throttle and
Considering purchase of 1995 37.5 Roger at 12:44am 11.17.02 Big Boats 2/930 Would appreciate comments concerning the Legend 37.5 as Iam considering buying a 1995. Thanks
Looking for slip.... Stewart at 12:23am 11.17.02 Ask All Sailors 3/878 I am looking for a slip for a Macgregor 26 somewhere beteween Bay St.Louis and Ocean Spring MS.Any s
Throttle Does not remain in position Stephen Ord at 11:16pm 11.16.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/761 The throttle on my 1980 Hunter 30 is loose (opposite of Lewis's). If I want to cruise with the engi
Prop and Shaft Royce at 10:55pm 11.16.02 Other Sailboats 6/1017 I'm repower my 76h30. I have a Vetus m310, 22hp that I am putting in. I'm also replacing the prop
We want a Hunter 40!!!!! Paul and Valery at 4:55pm 11.16.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1188 Hello All, This will be our 4th winter as year round live aboards. We currently own an Appache 37, S
bleeding air from the fuel injection line John Horton at 12:40pm 11.16.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2454 I recently purchased a 1986 Hunter 34 with the Yanmar 3GM30F engine and need to bleed the fuel syste
gas tanks sydney mcaninch at 10:45am 11.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1035 I have order 2 nine gallons tanks they didnt fit. We have a 26 x 2001. We have called our dealer. H
Dingy motor Keith at 9:56am 11.16.02 Ask All Sailors 10/1132 I purchased a dingy and am looking for a motor for it. A friend had the same dingy with a 5HP nissa
Dying Sunbrella Material Kevin Whalen at 9:44am 11.16.02 Big Boats 1/1128 Has any one every dyed sunbrella material? If so, How well did it take? and how quickly did it fade?
slow draining galley sink Don at 9:32am 11.16.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/872 After reading some of the posts in the Archives, I think I will replace my old gate valve. I noticed
Tohatsu 2-stroke motor impeller replacement Kris at 9:20am 11.16.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1243 I am replacing the impeller on my 1987 Tohatsu 2-stroke 5hp outboard engine. I have the manual and
F235 Keel options Jim at 8:37am 11.16.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1112 How many keel types were offered with the F235 and what were they?Is the "optional shoal draft keel
boat exchange robert at 6:59am 11.16.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/999 would anyone with a 29.5 outside of the NE USA, be interested in exchanging boats for 1-2 weeks next
Bahama flotilla John Torrey at 6:09am 11.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 66/4037 Is there any truth to a Macgregor Bahama Redevouz in June? We would love to participate.John ' Dia
What size motor for heavy seas? John Torrey at 6:05am 11.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/969 If a new 26X is only stable with water ballast in during heavier weather motoring. is a 50 hp motor
Raising my bimini Ethan Ontjes at 1:23am 11.16.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/981 I would like to raise my bimini about 2 feet to allow me to stand under it. Any suggestions on how
How do you make freshwater tank clean.. Harold Robbins at 12:40am 11.16.02 Ask All Sailors 1/886 and the water potable after it has sat unused for over a year. Do I need to replace the tank and li
Ever been knocked down Bob Walker at 11:43pm 11.15.02 Smaller Boats 2/1014 My daughter and I took our 1985 Catalina 22 to the Coast last April for a three week cruise through

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1983 Hunter 30 Bilge Pump Tally Ho at 7:31pm 07.20.20 Something sounds FUBAR if you are pumping your bilge into your ice box. Bet those beers smell a bi
Did the HOOK race Tally Ho at 7:27pm 07.20.20 Glad you had a good race. Greg
Did the HOOK race Jackdaw at 7:26pm 07.20.20 This boat started out with a broken mast? A buddy of mine regularly sails in thr Hook, but the boa
Did the HOOK race Tally Ho at 7:22pm 07.20.20 Was a crazy time. This J/111 was parked next to us before the race. th a broken mast? A buddy of m
Did the HOOK race (1) Jackdaw at 7:18pm 07.20.20 Jebus. 5 dismastings. May I suggest you use more paragraphs? Was a crazy time. This J/111 was par
Sailing an AeroRig Will Gilmore at 7:18pm 07.20.20 You could attach the anchor to the halyard with a slip knot, set the anchor to heel the boat over an
Water or sun damage? Capt Robbie at 7:17pm 07.20.20 I agree with Rick D look to be mold from poor lay up, humidity can cause mold to form in the places
1990 2GM20F issues - HELP! BOSSailor at 7:13pm 07.20.20 Glad you have it figured out, and thanks for sharing the solution. Gref I hate it when you find
1990 2GM20F issues - HELP! Tally Ho at 7:11pm 07.20.20 Glad you have it figured out, and thanks for sharing the solution. Gref
Fuel filter questions Perkins 4108 jssailem at 7:10pm 07.20.20 Tim. I have the older cousin, the 4.107. The first filter out of the tank is a Racor 500M. I use the
Sailing an AeroRig Hayden Watson at 7:05pm 07.20.20 In less than 5 knots TWS I wonder if it would be better to adjust the battens to carry less compres
Did the HOOK race jon hansen at 6:55pm 07.20.20 great report, thanks for sharing!
Did the HOOK race justsomeguy at 6:54pm 07.20.20 Jebus. 5 dismastings. May I suggest you use more paragraphs?
Solar.... getting colts but no amps???? Captain Larry-DH at 6:33pm 07.20.20 :plus: I have 2 switches to change the panels from series to parallel. If a panel goes bad, switch
Solar.... getting colts but no amps???? Ron20324 at 6:18pm 07.20.20 Not true with an MPPT controler. Example, my RV has 2 100 watt panels wired in series. The voltag
Solar.... getting colts but no amps???? SycloneDriver at 6:13pm 07.20.20 Hey All, first solar panels are rated at the voltage they output, usually 18+ volts (volts pre con
Engine alarm chirps BL_Sailor at 6:11pm 07.20.20 @njlarry Did you figure out what it was? I had the same today on my C310 with a M25XPB as well. I ha
13- 15 presses on start button before cold Diesel Starts envisionvenicefl at 6:03pm 07.20.20 Dan, this is the starter that fit: Amazon.com: STARTER COMPATIBLE WITH KUBOTA EXCAVATOR KH007 KH21
Alternator issue (2) Ken13559 at 6:01pm 07.20.20 Our solution was that after we loosened the bolt, one person lifted the alternator to tighten the b
Trailer tongue weight (1) DrJudyB at 5:58pm 07.20.20 How is your front trailer motor mount rigged? Mine is made from off-the-shelf parts on a tall bow

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