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Engine RPM Lowell Martin at 3:02am 08.01.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1094 Everything I have read indicates my max. engine rmp should be 3400 on my 2gmf yanmar, however it doe
Recommendation for waste tank monitor Dave at 3:01am 08.01.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1634 I have a small waste tank (<15 gallons) and it is solid black. No light permeates it and there is cu
O'day 32 Mast Step Steve Perry at 3:01am 08.01.02 Bigger Boats 0/1159
Question re O'day 32 mast step Steve Perry at 3:00am 08.01.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/837
P42 COCKPIT KILL SWITCH... Terry Cox at 2:28am 08.01.02 Big Boats 0/871 What a nightmare? Took me two hours to remove and clean, and three hours just to install the cockpit
INSTRUMENT LIGHTS DO NOT WORK... Terry Cox at 2:16am 08.01.02 Big Boats 9/1036 None of the five light up at night, even with the panel switch on. Any ideas? Thanks.Terry
Keel and trailer clearance Jim Hughes at 2:15am 08.01.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1180 When my boats on the trailer,I've got about 1 in. of clearance between the keel and rubber keel supp
Wind Generator Installation Jack Lott at 1:25am 08.01.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1206 Has anyone installed a wind generator on a 380. My model has the stainless steel arch. Are there o
ICE BOX DRAIN CAL at 1:10am 08.01.02 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1556 THE ICE BOX DRAIN IS CLOGGED. I WOULD LIKE TO ACCESS DRAIN FROM EXTERIOR OF BOX AND CAN'T SEEM TO BE
Wanted : Replacement for Renaut RC8D Gary E. at 12:42am 08.01.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/873 Hello all,I am in need of a used replacement engine for my Renault RC8D. If you have anything or k
Managing the huge mailsail Stephen DePaola at 11:55pm 07.31.02 Big Boats 6/940 We have the Dutchman System on our 430 but holding the mailsail on the boom when we drop it is a pro
Battery Problems Bill at 11:49pm 07.31.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1053 Hello,All replies appreciated.I have a Catalina 30 and am having problems with the electrics.T
Trailer Needed for h23 Darrel Richards at 11:32pm 07.31.02 Smaller Boats 3/800 I have a 1988 h23. Would like to get a trailer for it. Wondering if any boat trailer, as long as i
The Infamous Slide Out Galley Mike at 10:40pm 07.31.02 Smaller Boats 2/1060 I need your help, ideas, and experiences...I'm working on an article for MainBrace about the C22's
Stern chip at ladder point Bill P. at 10:14pm 07.31.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/883 First time boat owner and did not notice that the rubber "feet" on the stern ladder were missing (ac
Dripping intake strainer Mitch at 10:09pm 07.31.02 Big Boats 5/790 My 340 has a small drip at the intake strainer bowl. The bowl isn't cracked, it seems to be coming
340 throttle creep Nichole at 10:06pm 07.31.02 Big Boats 5/865 My 2000 340 has throttle creep. It just will not hold at 2000 and above rpms. It falls back to 180
Autopilots John C at 4:15pm 07.31.02 Big Boats 8/890 I currently have an Autohelm ST4000 on my 84 Hunter 34. Never been satisfied with the performance de
Anti-turtle Advise Wanted Brent Wilde at 3:59pm 07.31.02 Smaller Boats 7/1496 Last weekend I joined the turtled sailboat club in my H170. I was surprised after we tipped over ho
Navigating the Barnegat Inlet Jim Maroldo at 2:10pm 07.31.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1987 I've noticed that we have more than just a few NJ hunter owners here. I hope that I can get some inf

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Tohatsu 9.8 (1) Morgan donor at 7:05am 08.11.20 I'm not familiar specifically with Tohatsu's. But most small O/B's shift by using a mechanical linka
Coast guard boarding. (1) Dr. D at 7:04am 08.11.20 183686
Coast guard boarding. sailnoproblem at 7:03am 08.11.20 Circumstances make a big difference. Where, when, course can all be factors in determining how muc
Sad day, and no way to fix Dr. D at 6:58am 08.11.20 So sorry to hear of your loss. You should contact a tree service for an estimate of cutting up and
Coast guard boarding. rgranger at 6:57am 08.11.20 I've had them come close... seemed to me they wanted to know if my kids had their PFDs on. When the
Do more zincs last longer? sailcapt340 at 6:55am 08.11.20 You can contact Shoreline Diving Services - Capt. Richard Marquardt - Narragansett, RI I've used his
Help! Fresh water system sucking air? (4) Stephentrapani at 6:54am 08.11.20 183683183684
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? rgranger at 6:53am 08.11.20 My H26 would round up in an uncontrollable way when I first got her. But I then got a new mainsail
im trying to locate the pin that holds the keel on a 1969 mcgrager 21 ft i need to re due the keel any help would be great thanks rgranger at 6:46am 08.11.20 It is unclear. Do you need a replacement pin or you need to locate the pin you presently have?
Install Life raft bracket/cradle on bow of Hunter 41DS. Jonkistemaker at 6:41am 08.11.20 Yea @sail sfbay you are right mounting to the side of the the arch could be good spot. One concern w
Help! Fresh water system sucking air? Stephentrapani at 6:29am 08.11.20 Cut the pickup tube off about two inches below the top of the tank. Sleeve with a vinyl hose that re
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve Capt jgw at 6:27am 08.11.20 The check valve prevents the fuel from running back when you change the filter. Does nothing while
Hunter 170 - Repair Crack(s) Crazy Dave Condon at 6:18am 08.11.20 Poster advised he now has information to repair boat. He has my email if he wants to talk with me
Battery problem walmsleyc at 6:10am 08.11.20 Just a data point to add here: I've been seeing SoH vary between 100% & 90% (and nothing other tha
Sad day, and no way to fix Daveinet at 6:06am 08.11.20 Their comment about not covering a downed tree was that hey you can't be covered for every tree "lim
Coast guard boarding. Will Gilmore at 6:03am 08.11.20 Circumstances make a big difference. Where, when, course can all be factors in determining how much
Help! Fresh water system sucking air? RoyS at 6:02am 08.11.20 Cut the pickup tube off about two inches below the top of the tank. Sleeve with a vinyl hose that re
Coast guard boarding. shemandr at 5:59am 08.11.20 Never been boarded in almost 40 years. Law enforcement people who boat tell me the CG auxiliary sti
Sad day, and no way to fix SFS at 5:55am 08.11.20 I already called the insurance agent. My homeowners does not cover the boat or even the cost of get
I am looking for a mainsail for an 77 oday 22 Joe at 5:53am 08.11.20 Try: www.thesailwarehouse.com or these guys:Peak Sails, N.A. when you get there "FR" sta

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