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Lee at 2:01am 09.02.02
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I am looking for a new relay for an Adler-Barbour Combi-cold refrigeration unit. Does anyone know o
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I just bought a Hunter 27, 1981. It has a Renolt single diesel in it. It's a real shaker at low RPM'
Linda at 1:14am 09.02.02
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We are the happy owners of a 1981 Hunter 22. Being new sailors, we were wondering what would have t
Peter at 12:59am 09.02.02
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What are the major differences between a MacGregor 26 from 1995 and 1996? Thanks for your help. Pete
Ivan Bekey at 12:19am 09.02.02
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Are other 356 owners also unable to get freezer temperatures below about 30 degrees without raising
Ivan Bekey at 12:09am 09.02.02
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I hear conflicting supposed fixes to prevent mildew from forming. Questions: Does mildew form becau
Steve Shenkel at 11:17pm 09.01.02
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In the course of chasing another problem, I pulled the center board to paint the trunk and replace t
Don at 9:55pm 09.01.02
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I trailer my '86 C22 on it's original trailer which has one axle and 15 inch tires. I have been tryi
Gary at 4:56pm 09.01.02
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Since we sail in an area of extreme tides and frequent strong winds we have the boat reefed alot. M
SailboatOwners.com at 2:55pm 09.01.02
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Does your boat ever go out on the water without you at the helm? If so, who takes the boat out witho
Gary at 2:07pm 09.01.02
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Found a 96' Mac 26x and was wondering what the major differences were between the later models....if
steven f. at 12:34pm 09.01.02
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Has anybody out there in never-never land used a do-it-yourself fuel polishing kit? I've been readi
Tom at 8:59am 09.01.02
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I'm trying to find the source of a leak in my H34. The leak is below the waterline because it is co
Jim Seamans at 4:28am 09.01.02
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My wife and I are ready to place our boat into a slip possibly year around. We have currently a Hunt
Michael Wallach at 3:25am 09.01.02
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I have a 1992 Hunter 33.5 which is hauled and stored on land for the winter. Last year I kept my ma
Ed Hebert at 2:55am 09.01.02
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Hi everyone - I just took ownershp of a 1972 OD'22 (for nothing), and had my first chance to go ove
Bob Peters at 2:54am 09.01.02
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Hello, I think this might be of interest to other owners. My 336 was hauled and the below note expl
Bill O'Donovan at 2:52am 09.01.02
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Last year you suggested "biocide in the fuel" to keep it clean as well as "Bio-diesel to clean the e
Terry at 2:41am 09.01.02
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I have an older (83) MacGregor 22'. I recently overhauled the rudder and tiller. I took off all th
Claus Kratky at 2:39am 09.01.02
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Ok,I will bite. Having just worked my way through 480 postings in the archives,yes I learned a few t

Recent Replies

Selden in mast furling system
Gary Ryan at 5:22pm 07.08.20
Thanks all. We plan to take her out on Friday night, so I'm going to take a close look then.
2002 Hunter 386 Bimini   (4)
Gary Ryan at 5:21pm 07.08.20
Here are some shots I took tonight of our forward Bimini. Worst case, I guess I could get shape it
Hunter 380, 2001
Rich Stidger at 5:17pm 07.08.20
WOW- are you sure you got the name right? Back in the day these were manufactured and sold by Snak
Keel Bolts
BillGr at 5:13pm 07.08.20
Standard torque values assume metal on metal. Not sure you want to expose fiberglass and maybe wood
Hunter 380, 2001
Ron20324 at 5:13pm 07.08.20
WOW- are you sure you got the name right?
Lithium/ Lead Acid Hybrid System...
Hayden Watson at 5:02pm 07.08.20
The load currents a likely to be much higher than max charging current... Think windlass or electr
Head waste water inlet valve on 326
stuendan at 4:35pm 07.08.20
Oh damn - sorry Sailingmyers, the thankyou was meant for you!
Yanmar SB8 - Shut off Cable
garymalmgren at 4:22pm 07.08.20
Hi I got it to turn off by holding the throttle lever back towards me from its idle position. You
What wood to use
fred1diver at 4:20pm 07.08.20
Hey Darcy I went to KJP it was closer for me. I guess I'll go with oak, it will be hidden anyways. A
Head waste water inlet valve on 326
stuendan at 4:03pm 07.08.20
Hi Ron, your input was amazing, that explains my frustration! - thanks heaps! Unfortunately our area
Keel Bolts
Capt jgw at 3:54pm 07.08.20
Thanks for the insight. I am not hauling boat until 7/20/20. I already have ASME Y14.5-2018 Torqu
outboard tank fuel connector ID
justsomeguy at 3:28pm 07.08.20
Shopping online... Is there a "chat" feature on any of the websites you'd visited?
Lewmar folding wheel.
DayDreamer41 at 3:27pm 07.08.20
Our Sapphire was equipped with a Lewmar folding wheel when we purchased her so I am uncertain how lo
Lewmar folding wheel.
jviss at 3:17pm 07.08.20
I just take off the 42" wheel on my boat and put it on the deck next to the cockpit, between the lif
A stand alone fridge system on a pocket cruiser...
Bob J. at 3:16pm 07.08.20
I converted my ice box with an Isotherm conversion unit. I insulated the lid with 3 layers of 1" blu
outboard tank fuel connector ID
srimes at 3:13pm 07.08.20
I don't think they are all the same. I bought a N.O.S. Suzuki metal tank last year that used that
How can I keep it hard longer?
ifmdalvey at 3:12pm 07.08.20
Viagra might help
Day Sailer 11 parts   (3)
edmartin at 3:09pm 07.08.20
Thank you for the photo idea. Here goes. The height is 9/16". The width is 11/16". You inserted the
A stand alone fridge system on a pocket cruiser...
Bob J. at 3:08pm 07.08.20
The other advantage to a stand alone/portable refrigerator is portability. Works well at tail gate
Aft Starboard Vent cover
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:44pm 07.08.20
What does that vent vent--a tank, engine room...? --Peggie

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