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Mike G. at 3:23am 10.16.02
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Is there a diesel saildrive for a 28' Oday out there for sale. I priced the Yanmar engine and they w
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Hi again-My surveyor has recommended I install a drain in both the bilge and on the bottom of the ru
Margaret Schwartz at 1:05am 10.16.02
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I just bought a 1980 Catalina 25. Right now there is a manual bilge pump accessed from the cockpit.
Bob Rutland at 12:46am 10.16.02
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A friend just bought a Catalina 22. Inside the cabin is what looks like a sink with a drain built in
John at 11:45pm 10.15.02
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Does anyone know how to change the bulbs in the three red warning lights on my 1999 340 Yanmar engin
Ed at 11:43pm 10.15.02
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After watching the Brion Toss video on "Rig Tuning", I called his shop and was able to get a 30 page
Dave Slepoy at 11:24pm 10.15.02
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I have a 1991 Catalina 28 and while running the engine the noise level is too high to enjoy the inte
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We are looking to buy our 1st boat. We enjoy over nigth sailing (until we retire) and have a champa
Ed Schenck at 10:31pm 10.15.02
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Thanks for the great pictures on the HOW Photo Forum. Especially of you and Bly. And yes, even of
Joe Dowling at 9:54pm 10.15.02
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I am considering changing over to ablative bottom paint because of the ease of maintenance (no annua
Mitch at 9:29pm 10.15.02
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The advice to check the chainplate was sound. Now how do I stop it from leaking?
Mike Bartell at 8:30pm 10.15.02
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My partner and I own a Hunter 33 and recently replaced the packing in the stuffing box. We tightene
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I would like to get a spare for my trailer, I have a 1982 Mac25 with original trailer. Does anyone k
Barrie McDonald at 2:49pm 10.15.02
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Will this Dodger fit My Boat? I notice in the model boat spec form that there is a dodger made for
jcherubini at 2:05pm 10.15.02
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Anyone have success in relocating the galley sink drain on the older Hunter 25 (Mk 1)? The original
jcherubini at 1:45pm 10.15.02
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Does anyone have any experience keeping one of those cute little gas-powered scooters on board as sh
John at 1:07pm 10.15.02
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As a new owner of a H22 I am curious as to why they are so much heavier than other 22' boats. With 1
David at 1:05pm 10.15.02
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My 1988 H 33.5 portlight lens (Lewmar) have severe crazing. Does anyone have a good, econonmical so
Arnie Hoffman at 12:26pm 10.15.02
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Has anyone had experience with small amounts of deterioration where the mast sits on the mast suppor
Ray at 11:08am 10.15.02
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Don't let those ports leak very long... this is what I found. Just a small bad spot from the top, b

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TS Sally
kappykaplan at 2:45am 09.13.20
Sorry, guys. :banghead:
TS Sally
jssailem at 2:40am 09.13.20
Liquid Rubber or some other coating on dc ground bus bars?
jssailem at 2:27am 09.13.20
corrosion block Is great stuff. I use it on mechanical metal parts exposed to marine environments.
Backing plates? We don't need no stinking backing plates.
Ken13559 at 10:54pm 09.12.20
Glad you found out through chance rather than through accident. Ken Y
Bottom Cleaning/Painting
Joe at 10:05pm 09.12.20
Ted's right about that. The way to go is hard shell paint with regular monthly maintenance. You sh
Inverter relay buzz   (2)
NYSail at 10:02pm 09.12.20
Video above of relay. Inverter came with the boat in 2005. From factory......
Looking for a H260
rs1sensen at 9:11pm 09.12.20
@rk1sails was selling One as recently as early August in Sarasota, FL. Not sure if still available..
Bottom Cleaning/Painting
Calif. Ted at 8:52pm 09.12.20
Two with a 3rd on the waterline and leading edges, 6 years was exceptional last time. Needs paint ag
Liquid Rubber or some other coating on dc ground bus bars?
Captain Larry-DH at 8:25pm 09.12.20
I use Corrosion-X. Great stuff.
Liquid Rubber or some other coating on dc ground bus bars?
Rich Stidger at 8:17pm 09.12.20
Liquid electric tape would be a nightmare. You couldn't see anything under it and it wouldn't facil
Job sheet jams
dziedzicmj at 8:16pm 09.12.20
I'd suggest to use the rigging tape (amalgamating tape) (almost regardless if you add the washer or
WINTERIZING PLUMBING
dziedzicmj at 8:09pm 09.12.20
I use the method Dave (@dlochner ) describes - connect an AF jug with a length of hose to the fresh
Bottom Cleaning/Painting
OCSailor at 7:58pm 09.12.20
...my paint has lasted as long as 6 years, Petit Trindad Pro. Wonder how long ago he quit painting
TS Sally
jmce1587 at 7:48pm 09.12.20
Hunter 34, bilge questions
jmce1587 at 7:46pm 09.12.20
If so inclined after purchase you could cut open false bilge area in the H34. Here is a link to a p
Changing Oil in Perkins Perama M20   (1)
dziedzicmj at 7:46pm 09.12.20
You can pump out most of the oil through the dip stick tube. You may need an extra long suction tube
TS Sally
HMT2 at 7:25pm 09.12.20
Yes! Here we go again. Not much prep for the boat this time; canvas still off & buttoned up from th
Funny Friday!!!
Sailavie1 at 7:14pm 09.12.20
TS Sally   (1)
JamesG161 at 7:11pm 09.12.20
HIGH movement speed will determine how far East before TS Sally follows behind. No new HHunter flig
Liquid Rubber or some other coating on dc ground bus bars?
smokey73 at 7:02pm 09.12.20
T-9 is great stuff but a grease is better for this type of connection. Get a tube of NO-OX-ID A-Spe

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