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Adding Golf Cart Batteries Barnaby at 8:55am 07.22.02 Big Boats 0/910 I have a 2002 H356, commissioned in March. I am thinking about adding 2 golf cart batteries to the 2
new 270 pete at 8:21am 07.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/842 We are ready to buy a Hunter and are interested in the 2002 270.Would like to hear some input on th
Firdell Blipper newly anonymous at 8:19am 07.22.02 Big Boats 1/1098 So there I was, Saturday, going to weather and just starting to wonder whether it was time to reef,
Placement of Block for Tack of Cruising Spinnaker elliott milstein at 8:16am 07.22.02 Big Boats 0/1062 It is clear that our asymmetrical spinnaker would be easier to gybe if the block for the tack was pl
tell tales Leif at 7:54am 07.22.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1090 I am looking for some advice on tell tales On the Genny (135%) and driving. I am looking for opinion
How about an O'day "Cruise-In" on Gansett Bay? Bob Todd at 7:41am 07.22.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/801 Ida Lewis Yacht Club would be nice...dontchathink?Cheers,Bob
Mast tension Rod for an Oday 40 Christopher Coutu at 7:39am 07.22.02 Bigger Boats 2/1200 I had my rigging taken down and reinstalled by a ship yard on Martha's Vineyard. They did the worst
rigging chart SRO'Leary at 7:12am 07.22.02 Day Sailers 0/1117 I "took down" my O'Day 15' Mutineer a few years ago (removing the rigging)...went to put her back to
Engine RMP for 2GM Yanmar diesel Wesley at 7:12am 07.22.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2527 What is a good maximum rpm for the 18 hp 2GM Yanmar diesel engine on the Hunter 320. I have been ope
Line Stopper Questions Ed at 7:05am 07.22.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/960 Hate to be so dumb - but what is the half open setting on a line stopper used for? Is it to keep te
Sail for America Ed Fluss at 7:04am 07.22.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1059 Dear fellow HOW users,For anyone interested, especially those on the east coast you may wish to ch
Boom while Trailering? Michael at 6:55am 07.22.02 Smaller Boats 7/970 Wondering -- where do you put your boom while trailering? On my old boat, I lashed it topside. Tha
Headsail Sunbrella Tim at 6:38am 07.22.02 Smaller Boats 4/735 My first boat, my first stuipid mistake!!After day of sailing, got the boat tied all snug and secur
false reading on depth finder ted at 6:10am 07.22.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1188 This is my first experience with depth finders since I bought my boat about a year ago. I notice tha
Battery equalization carisea at 5:53am 07.22.02 Ask All Sailors 9/1181 I bought a used 1992 passage 42 the starter battery is a gel cell and on a separate battery switch.
Used Sail for O'Day 27 Bob at 5:29am 07.22.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1109 Does anyone know where I can purchased an used mainsail to fit my 1971 O'Day 27?Much regards, Bob
Iron Keels Neil at 4:50am 07.22.02 Big Boats 3/918 Just put boat back in water after bottom repaint...and working on '%#$@% keel. Next year I plan*
Bandit ?? Vicca Daughetee at 4:39am 07.22.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1315 Have seen a boat called a 'bandit' but can find no information on the manufacturer or how to rig it.
Roller Furler and Splicing Problem Franklin Post at 4:37am 07.22.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1123 Strong winds a couple of weeks ago caused my Hood Roller Furler line to break as I was pulling in th
starved for fuel Ric Shultz at 4:19am 07.22.02 Ask An Oday Owner 8/966 I have installed a tempo 12 gal internal tank in my 25. Love the convience, but there is a problem.

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Hunter 40.5 - Prop Upgrade rgranger at 2:21pm 04.12.20 Many years ago I changed out the 2-blade for an AutoStream 3-blade feathering prop. At the time it
New England Venues? sololadysailer at 1:59pm 04.12.20 Hi Kings, I would love if you post where you stop, what your experiences are, what you find most ch
yanmar 1gm10 engine and shaft alignment Benny17441 at 1:46pm 04.12.20 No, I did not replace the mounts but they look to be in good condition. I will inspect them closer
Beneteau 325 1994 the stuffing box seal was leaking (1) Mechone at 1:38pm 04.12.20 The 352 and the 351 are the same boat, and my boat has a perkins M30 also. That is the correct P/N I
Turks Head Knot Question PaulK at 1:28pm 04.12.20
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing (1) JamesG161 at 1:19pm 04.12.20 Happy Easter! east no "chocolate colored ones" :cowbell: Jim...
Propane - Can I Keep It Simple Ron20324 at 1:05pm 04.12.20 When I had a non-pressurized Origo alcohol stove, I put the fuel in a squeeze bottle with a built
Outboard jib sheets? Davidasailor26 at 12:52pm 04.12.20 I run a separate reaching sheet from a block on the rail, under the lifelines. We tie it onto the cl
PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degadtion JamesG161 at 12:42pm 04.12.20 Jim, your assertion does not make sense to me Not to me either.:redface: I corrected my post abov
New lines and arrangement help please Canonshooternb at 12:36pm 04.12.20 Some of those lines look like new. On others, the covers show a bit of wear, but appear to be in v
Has anyone tried these heat exchanger brackets? Tom J at 12:29pm 04.12.20 My replacement brackets were one piece, like the originals, but much heavier duty. It took some pry
Propane - Can I Keep It Simple thinwater at 12:27pm 04.12.20 Most denatured ethanol is 50% methanol/50% ethanol. Methanol has a MW of 32, which is insignificantl
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high water? sailme88 at 12:19pm 04.12.20
Hunter 306 aft vent, blower and engines air intake take.yvr at 12:07pm 04.12.20 Jay, thanks! That's exactly the same with my plan. Now I need to trace the blower wiring back from t
Beneteau 325 1994 the stuffing box seal was leaking sirocovzla at 12:06pm 04.12.20 The Beneteau Spare Parts site (spareparts.beneteauusa.com) seems to show the Volvo dripless gland f
New lines and arrangement help please DrJudyB at 12:05pm 04.12.20 Some of those lines look like new. On others, the covers show a bit of wear, but appear to be in ve
Android App Issue Phil Herring at 12:04pm 04.12.20 Sorry Rick, just noticed this is an Android app issue. Not sure I can do anything about that, as the
Beneteau 325 1994 the stuffing box seal was leaking sirocovzla at 12:01pm 04.12.20 General Propeller P/N 828254 in Florida . If it's leaking bad put a hose clamp around it and give i
high water? TomY at 12:00pm 04.12.20 What drives a person to get up in the dark. Put on the same slicker they wore the past 60 days. Tr

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