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Wire to the instrument panel 356 John Dorsett at 7:48am 08.28.02 Big Boats 1/1038 was running a wire from wheel to main breaker panel on 356, got to the tube in the port locker that
cabin vents for 356 John Dorsett at 7:40am 08.28.02 Big Boats 3/1017 Was going to vent using solar vents on vee berth hatch, and also in the main galley hatch using the
Reefing rigging questions John Perry at 7:22am 08.28.02 Smaller Boats 5/992 On the starboard side, aft end of the boom on our C-22, a previous owner added about a 30" track tha
Tiller Sean Coerse] at 6:48am 08.28.02 Smaller Boats 5/784 Has anyone replaced the stock tiller with a wood one? I measured the stock one and none of the stoc
first 24 mast set up Mark Lutley at 5:20am 08.28.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/925 After 2 years work my renovated first 24 is ready for launching. However I have just seen an article
Reefing rigging questions John Perry at 5:11am 08.28.02 Smaller Boats 1/948 On the starboard side, aft end of the boom on our C-22, a previous owner added about a 30" track tha
Kubota vs M-25 Ed van Kessel at 5:05am 08.28.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1006 I am reading alot about Kubota tractor parts working on a M-25 engine.I just paid $62 US for a the
Polishing and waxing Robbin at 5:03am 08.28.02 Smaller Boats 0/840 I recently purchased Maguires boat polish and wax. I also used Zud on my deck to remove rust and ot
Boat wanted Richard Bryer at 4:00am 08.28.02 Big Boats 2/922 I am looking for a Hunter 34- vintage 1983-1985. Prefer a fresh water boat. Should be in very good s
Oil in bilge/Tractor parts David at 3:59am 08.28.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/909 I've discovered 2 problems with my M3-20 diesel. I recently noticed oil in the bilge. The yard che
Water Tank Repair David Popken at 2:48am 08.28.02 Ask All Sailors 12/1644 My original 1978 aluminum water tank has been corroded at one end by a long neglected (not by me) ch
Can anyone Help Martin Grant at 2:44am 08.28.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/994 Can anyone help ? I am looking to replace the trim along the outside of the hull which contains the
Looking for a spinnaker and a spinnaker pole Christos Athanitis at 2:19am 08.28.02 Smaller Boats 2/928 I am very much interested in purchasing a spinnaker and a spinnaker pole. I would prefer to buy the
Spreaders and spreader tips Philippe at 2:09am 08.28.02 Day Sailers 1/1103 Hello.I have just bought my Oday 192 and have discovered that the spreaders have been bent. Not sur
Lazy Jack Idea: Would it work? Andy Howard at 1:54am 08.28.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1037 I currently have a standard Lazy Jack system on board which stows along the mast and boom, that I de
Compass reading Bill M at 1:53am 08.28.02 Smaller Boats 11/914 I upgraded from a 23.5 to a 1995 Hunter 26. There have been some gear failures but these items have
To Steve Dion (1) Geoff in Ann Arbor at 1:00am 08.28.02 Ask All Sailors 0/879 Steve,I didn't see your Arachnaphobia post until today. Hilarious. I have printed it and will sh
Battery charging Mike at 12:04am 08.28.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1312 Went to start my outboard yesterday (electric start); no juice. I took the battery home and hooked
New Design dennis at 11:53pm 08.27.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1033 I read on one of the other sites that there is a new model (26M) scheduled for release in Oct/Nov.
Dinghy Shopping Tony at 11:31pm 08.27.02 Big Boats 11/1154 Shopping for a dinkFour people without getting soaked or two and two labs. light enough for me to

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YANMAR 4JH3TE Slow throttle response when hot SycloneDriver at 5:46pm 07.07.20 Any chance that the fuel tank vent is blocked? After running for a long period of time a vacuum wil
Alternator Temperature JohnShannon at 5:44pm 07.07.20 The alternator diodes are likely rated for a junction temperature of 150C (300 F) the wire in the
Day Sailer 11 parts Dave Groshong at 5:39pm 07.07.20 I think this one will work, but need a picture and some measurements to be sure, you might need to
Lithium/ Lead Acid Hybrid System... JohnShannon at 5:39pm 07.07.20 I had a lead acid explode once, I think it was a failed cell vs an automotive alternator. Battery
engine will not remain running when shift into gear buddyshea at 5:36pm 07.07.20 Perhaps blocked fuel tank air vent. Blocked creates a vacuum stopping fuel flow. Test by opening f
engine will not remain running when shift into gear buddyshea at 5:34pm 07.07.20 A governor fault is usually accompanied by fast engine speed which migh fail to return to idle. A
engine will not remain running when shift into gear buddyshea at 5:30pm 07.07.20 To be sure... The engine will start and idle for a long period of time w/o stalling... once the tra
NPS threads question pbknowles at 5:25pm 07.07.20 Thanks for the reply and link. I now see where the seal takes place. Unfortunately the design leave
Yanmar starting problem bart at 5:13pm 07.07.20 Problem solved. I replaced the fuel filter bracket and added a short piece of fuel line as recommend
Turning block replacement questions BOSSailor at 5:07pm 07.07.20 My originals were Garhauer. I managed to grind off the head of the rivet holding the block to the pi
New project- made a wine rack to fit in main bilge! Jim Beck at 5:04pm 07.07.20
Found a 2003 C310 JRT at 4:55pm 07.07.20 Did something change with the server? My pic are block as too large but checked previous pics were
Brass Cleaner? pclarksurf at 4:52pm 07.07.20 I was always pleasantly surprised with never dull-- truly amazing on stainless, as a salt water live
Lithium/ Lead Acid Hybrid System... heritage at 4:52pm 07.07.20 The article fails to delve into what happens when the lead acid battery fails internally, and they
Ferrules on shore power wires with SmartPlug? Davidasailor26 at 4:51pm 07.07.20
What wood to use DArcy at 4:48pm 07.07.20 Hey Fred, did you try The Wood Source on Mitch Owens drive for teak? That's where I got it last time
Mercury 3.3 2-stroke Carb issue? (1) jonelli at 4:47pm 07.07.20 I had basically the same problem with my Nisson 3.5. Drove me nuts. Finally I replaced the carb b
YANMAR 4JH3TE Slow throttle response when hot Sofraniaeth at 4:40pm 07.07.20 Sorry @SEMPERAVANTI41 - I interpreted your reference to the table you posted as the source that th
YANMAR 4JH3TE Slow throttle response when hot Sofraniaeth at 4:35pm 07.07.20 You say 180 is normal running temp. Have you verified that from the manufacturer's specs? My Univ
Loss of Power kappykaplan at 4:32pm 07.07.20 That's great! Now go sailing! :beer::beer::beer:

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