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Bad batteries or something else? Dana Sattin at 2:03am 08.19.02 Ask All Sailors 9/1104 The last few times I have attempted to start my Universal 10-12h engine, the engine does not turnove
Mac 26S mast replacement Derek Parker at 1:51am 08.19.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1252 I've ordered a mast from Havencraft.It came in two pieces.The lower shroud and spreaders are suppose
Hunter 23.5, Tiller, metal or wood & Around Alone Hayden Jones at 1:42am 08.19.02 Smaller Boats 4/2164 My aluminum tiller wobbles after years of wear and tear. The bolt holding it to the rudder housing
COMPANIONWAY RAILS CLIF at 1:42am 08.19.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1045 I have an oday 23 1973. Non-pop top.The companionway that slides back towards the mast on the teak
C-310 Vibration under power Bill Babbitt at 1:41am 08.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 15/2032 I'm having a problem with vibration while motoring my C-310. The engine seems to run very smoothly t
BROKE CLEVIS PIN /MAST DOWN RODGER at 1:22am 08.19.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1043 2000 Macgregor 26X -20 MPH wind, going downwind, Jib only(1/2)and something happened which caused th
Fun and games on my ten day vacation. Long post. Geoff in Ann Arbor at 1:20am 08.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/851 Well, I'm back at the desk safe and sound, and in one piece from our trip up to the tip of the Bruce
"Sealed" lead-acid Delco Voyager Batteries Andy Howard at 1:17am 08.19.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1824 Anyone have any experience with these maintance-free batteries? Price wise they look great, I could
Buying a boat - which sort?! Mandy at 1:14am 08.19.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1289 We are looking to buy a boat on which to live and sail. Neither of us can sail at this point but we
Sail Repair Ozana Halik at 1:04am 08.19.02 Big Boats 3/957 I have the original UK sails.I would like to have the sails inspected and repaired if needed. Also
Winches Worn Thomas Kolaski at 1:00am 08.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1123 We have a 76 30' Hunter with the original winches. They rotate fine, but they don't grip the sheets
Chunka-chunka-chunka-chunka-chunka Eric C Lindstrom at 12:52am 08.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/888 Last night while sleeping on the portside setee I was awoken twice by a noise that went: Chunka-chun
tiller repair - Hunter 25 Dennis Bidney at 12:49am 08.19.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1167 On a Hunter 25, what is the best adhesive to repair a tiller that has separated in the middle along
To help or not? Brian at 12:36am 08.19.02 Other Sailboats 4/866 I was in a small harbor over the weekend and witnessed something I was curious about.A small motor
First in Fleet... Steve at 12:34am 08.19.02 Racing 9/1589 We had a 27 mile race on Saturday, and conditions were great for the boat (H320). We took first in
Refrigerator temperature variation Stephen DePaola at 12:31am 08.19.02 Big Boats 3/972 We are having a difficult time cooling our refrigerator to a temperature that works. We have a therm
Exhaust smoke? Brian at 12:27am 08.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/973 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 4/5265 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 9/1122 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 5/781 Hey Crazy Dave there is no doubt you are indeed a legend.Its 21.30 hrs on Monday night in Western A

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GFCI Needed? Johnb at 10:19pm 08.23.20 The statement "you must establish a good Ground to be shocked" is not true. Way back in the 1960/7
Mast climber Choies MikeHoncho at 9:20pm 08.23.20 it can't take more than 5 minutes to remove the main from the track......
Fuse ConFUSion Ron20324 at 9:15pm 08.23.20 ...I noticed that two of the fuses are each supporting two loads. Not good. Not true. my Benny c
Keel Winch operation in Sirius 21 (1) LouiseS at 8:39pm 08.23.20 It is pretty rusty and wondering if the portion at the front is some sort of release? Thinking we m
Refrigerators used by Hunter Terry Cox at 8:33pm 08.23.20 Different model here, but when our freezer stopped cooling in 2002 I had a local refrigerant guy rec
Simple head plumbing Terry Cox at 8:24pm 08.23.20 A fellow sailor has a very simple system that he calls dump and chuck. Certainly not my style, but s
new dodger loose and floppy jon hansen at 8:23pm 08.23.20 i believe that loose will lead to flapping in a strong breeze and that will lead to excessive early
How to fix stripped threads in deck for genoa track? (1) CowboyWay at 8:16pm 08.23.20 It turns out that there are no nuts under the deck holding the track down. My guess is that there is
Keel Winch operation in Sirius 21 rgranger at 8:14pm 08.23.20 Pictures of your winch will help
Mackinac Island (and Hessel) sesmith at 8:08pm 08.23.20 It's about 4 nm from St Ignace to Mackinac Is. What could possibly go wrong in 4 miles? :) . I thi
Prop shaft seal "alignment", can it be corrected? SoSound at 8:07pm 08.23.20 Yeah, maybe I'll take a photo or two tomorrow, although... that involves tearing the bedding up, and
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Bdeller at 7:48pm 08.23.20 @Crazy Dave Condon and @Kermit appear in the cockpit, armed with not enough beer, and looking for s
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Meriachee at 7:41pm 08.23.20 @Crazy Dave Condon and @Kermit appear in the cockpit, armed with not enough beer, and looking for sn
Fuse ConFUSion Benny17441 at 7:36pm 08.23.20 Can you tighten the screw so the fuse holder does not twist? If unable replace the fuse holder.
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Bdeller at 7:36pm 08.23.20 Thank you for your expert reply CDC. You have peaked my curiosity, what happens at 15degrees of heal
new dodger loose and floppy justsomeguy at 7:14pm 08.23.20 This was not a discount deal....I do not want to beat the guy up if loose and floppy is the new nor
Center board Benny17441 at 7:13pm 08.23.20 I would keep it raised to eliminate the board slap. As far as marine growth it can be an obstacle t
Cockpit drain valve and replacement sheets for main and jib LouiseS at 7:10pm 08.23.20 We too are just setting up our boat which came with no sheets or halyard. Would love any recommenda
new dodger loose and floppy DrJudyB at 7:10pm 08.23.20 Panels should be tight and smooth, not loose.
Water pressure/volume problem Sefuller at 7:05pm 08.23.20 Have you taken the aeration screens off the faucet(s) and tested without them, many time those scre

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