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Exhaust smoke? Brian at 12:27am 08.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/807 I have an 85 Hunter 28.5. I noticed over the weekend when I reved the engine either in forward or r
MacGregor 22 compared to Catalina 22 Mike Wesseler at 12:18am 08.19.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/4825 We are new to weekend lake sailing (though my wife crewed for several years in the Caribbean)and loo
Cabin Comfort Michael Hogan at 11:59pm 08.18.02 Smaller Boats 9/958 My wife and I have decided to purchase a new Hunter 260 within the next year. However based on my e
Mast/260/crazy Dave is a legend Mark at 11:50pm 08.18.02 Smaller Boats 5/722 Hey Crazy Dave there is no doubt you are indeed a legend.Its 21.30 hrs on Monday night in Western A
Jiffy Reefing a '92 33.5 Geoff in Ann Arbor at 11:40pm 08.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/793 Does anyone have a photo or diagram of how to rig the outhaul for the 1st reef? The diagram in the
Shore Power RD at 11:38pm 08.18.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/874 Sunday was a work on boat day.I have an a/c unit built into my HL 35.I was a hot and muggy Sunday
C-36 Engine power questions John Visser at 11:32pm 08.18.02 Big Boats 1/984 Can someone with a similar C-36 please comment on this:I have a 1984 C-36 with a Universal M25 and
Several Questions regarding 1984 Mac 25 Kenny Chidester at 11:31pm 08.18.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/869 Hello All,After years of being a power boater I have made the transition to sailing. I recently tra
Buying a Cat 22 Art Robin at 11:22pm 08.18.02 Smaller Boats 1/921 Hi there fellow sailors. I am in the market for a Cat 22. I would like to know where I can go to
It's gotta go, so I can (holding tank) Ed Schwerin at 11:13pm 08.18.02 Big Boats 10/1124 The forward holding tank on my 1986 Hunter 40 Legend is leaking. It appears that it can be removed b
1994 Macgregor 26 for sale David Luckenbach at 11:04pm 08.18.02 Trailer Sailors 0/2190 1994 Macgregor 26 for sale, water ballast for easy trailering, excellent condition, 8 hp Tohatsu ele
26D vs 26D Joseph Hime at 10:54pm 08.18.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/867 I am looking for a Mac 26 and honestly do not understand the real difference in the 26 daggerboard a
Okay...more advice then.... Chris Mead at 10:53pm 08.18.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1254 Your response was well taken about my overfull tank. Can you help me get over the fear of installin
Intermittent cold Tom at 9:50pm 08.18.02 C&C 5/1595 We have an older cold machine fitted in the lazarette. It is fan cooled and when it works, it works
3gm30f water temp hot Pete at 8:50pm 08.18.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1187 I am having a problem with the engine water temp running hot. I checked the sea water side of the co
How does it cost to keep a boat in US? Danilo Ribeiro at 7:35pm 08.18.02 Ask All Sailors 9/1167 I would like to know how does it cost to keep a boat (like the O'day 23) on a yatch club or so, in U
Grey water in Bilges John Bannister at 6:49pm 08.18.02 Big Boats 7/821 This weekend I noticed that the water in my bilges on my 35.5 was black. Having had this problem onc
More the merrier? SailboatOwners.com at 3:45pm 08.18.02 Ask All Sailors 50/2521 I spent about three hours on Friday afternoon at the Seattle Maritime Heritage Foundation's Tall Shi
Yanmar Parts Gary at 3:19pm 08.18.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1170 I have an old Yanmar YSE12, which is in need of an impeller. I checked marinedieseldirect.com, but
Toerail & pulpit bonding on a h40.5 question Rich Stidger at 2:21pm 08.18.02 Big Boats 1/740 Big problem this weekend. Upon arrival after an absence of 72 hours, I found my house batteries dis

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Wiring a GFCI outlet (or protector) SG at 1:14pm 04.17.20 Aren't some other things are hooked-up to that circuit when the key is turned from the "OFF" positio
Need advice on how crazy this idea is..... steel boat, unfinished.... MAJOR PROJECT capta at 1:11pm 04.17.20 I have known a few people over the years who prefer to work on boats than sail them. Several have be
Freshman sailor asking for advice Hunter216 at 1:04pm 04.17.20 @Klaussic I have just read through your thread and it appears you have now experienced the full gam
How Heavy is Your Boat? Paul Cossman at 1:01pm 04.17.20 Just chiming in here with my experience. I have a Hunter Passage 42, about the same vintage as Terr
How Heavy is Your Boat? Terry Cox at 12:44pm 04.17.20 my whole point is the scale must be off. Ditto our bathroom scales. One day I weigh X and the next
Wiring a GFCI outlet (or protector) Mechone at 12:37pm 04.17.20 Nothing like an independently switched blower to cool down the diesel engine compartment, after ret
New England Venues? sailme88 at 12:34pm 04.17.20 Thanks for your post! Not really familiar with the routes, but was reviewing outbound: Newport, Chu
How Heavy is Your Boat? smokey73 at 12:15pm 04.17.20 my whole point is the scale must be off. Mine too. West winds at 15 knots tomorrow, partly cloud
Recommendations for a solar battery maintainer Richard19068 at 12:08pm 04.17.20 I see that both Sunpower and Renogy have 50 watt flexible solar panels for under $100. Does anybody
How Heavy is Your Boat? jon hansen at 12:03pm 04.17.20 my whole point is the scale must be off.
How Heavy is Your Boat? smokey73 at 11:58am 04.17.20 Just quoting the travel lift operator. No argument here whether or how precise the scale. Different
Freshman sailor asking for advice Klaussic at 11:50am 04.17.20 Jerry, is making you a very nice offer. He is a certified sailing instructor, a knowledge sailor as
Freshman sailor asking for advice Klaussic at 11:46am 04.17.20 WELCOME Klaussic.. I don't have much to add that has not been covered.. My boat has a 5 foot 5inch
Need advice on how crazy this idea is..... steel boat, unfinished.... MAJOR PROJECT nightowle at 11:37am 04.17.20 I've been involved in the sale of a steel BR recently. This type of boat requires a seriously knowl
Multiple Fresh Water Tanks on Hunter 410 Rich Stidger at 11:35am 04.17.20 And in addition, if you pull from all three tanks at once, you have no reserve when you do run out.
Freshman sailor asking for advice Klaussic at 11:29am 04.17.20
Freshman sailor asking for advice Klaussic at 11:20am 04.17.20 Nah... Look here https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/85513 Interesting boat at a very affordab
Freshman sailor asking for advice Klaussic at 11:08am 04.17.20 6' plus and upper 200 is good info. Definitely puts you out of the sunfish starter boat category.
high water? (3) Hunter216 at 10:55am 04.17.20 Projection from week ending April 10 compared to April 24! Hopefully things continue to improve :)
Freshman sailor asking for advice Klaussic at 10:53am 04.17.20 Definitely agree with Sandy's advice. When you are ready for a boat, as a practical matter, you a

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