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Changing the Impeller Tom at 6:44am 07.09.02 Big Boats 2/938 Has anyone changed the impeller on a Hunter 380? Mine's located behind the alternator, and it's har
Painting J Boothe at 6:28am 07.09.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1158 I would like to refinish the bottom of my Catalina 22. I am particularly intrigued with repainting i
Painting J Boothe at 6:25am 07.09.02 Smaller Boats 2/1025 I would like to refinish the bottom of my 22. I am particularly intrigued with repainting it with a
Switching to a smaller table on a 380 Tom at 6:14am 07.09.02 Big Boats 3/784 I have a Hunter 380, and am having trouble sitting at the salon because of the dining large table.
1980 Mac 25 Earl Keim at 5:06am 07.09.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1166 I am considering the purchase of a 1980 Mac 25. She appears to be in great shape, the glass and hull
New Boat Flaws Sam Bocchicchio at 4:52am 07.09.02 Big Boats 5/931 I have recently purchased a Hunter 386, 2002. I have discovered some installation flaws that I want
Info for 260 CDI Roller Furling Dana at 4:20am 07.09.02 Smaller Boats 3/1097 I recently bought a used 2000 H260. The owner had purchased roller furling as an option when the boa
Re-Rig my 336? Paul at 4:18am 07.09.02 Mid-Size Boats 10/1215 For the three years that I have owned my 336 I have been staring at two lines that are led back to t
Windlass Switch Replacement Needed Bradley Cavedo at 3:48am 07.09.02 Big Boats 3/936 Does anyone know where to buy replacement up and down foot switches that came with the windlasses on
Substitute starter for Universal 5411 Joe LaFreniere at 3:45am 07.09.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1129 We have had the starter rebuilt once on a Catalina 30, Universal Diesel 5411 (11hp); now it needs se
Throttle Adjustments Lori Wheeler at 2:04am 07.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/898 Hi, I am a new Hunter owner. I have a Yanmar engine. When I started the engine I noticed that it
Changing to fresh water Dave at 1:41am 07.09.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1372 Assuming I have the storage space, can I just add a (lets say ) 10 gallan fresh water tank and hook
New Hoses for Septic System, Questions for Peggy David Tomlinson at 12:54am 07.09.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1536 Peggy, I have read all your forums and appreciate your expertise, thanks in advance for your help.
Cooler for 222 Rusty Pearsall at 12:47am 07.09.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/975 Need to find a cooler that fits under the companion way steps on the 222
Suggestion to Reorganize Site Gene at 12:32am 07.09.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 6/1076 The HOW site has been a fantastic success. It's a real joy to receive as well as to contribute tips
Need to reseal leaky windows Kathy at 12:12am 07.09.02 Ask All Sailors 15/2800 The sealant around the two non-opening windows on my H23 needs to be replaced. Any suggestions on th
Bahama Flotilla Jim Owen at 11:21pm 07.08.02 Ask All Sailors 3/970 Thanks for the interest in joining us in '93.....would only ask that your replys include an email ad
Air Conditioner Question Kenneth at 10:55pm 07.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/952 I have a couple of friends who purchased portable window-unit air conditioners and use them in the c
Honda 4-cycle? Ed Schenck at 10:53pm 07.08.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1115 Finally pulled the outboard out of the garage that was part of my H37C purchase in 1998! It is a 2H
power charlie at 10:14pm 07.08.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1053 I am considering a change in power on my 1975 O'Day 25. It now has a Honda 9.9 4 stroke. It's not th

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Checking more off the list Scott T-Bird at 9:15am 08.19.20 Scott, it's a folding cup holder. Have 4 on the boat, can't be left too far from a beverage. ;) Yes
H310 what engine? Benny17441 at 9:12am 08.19.20 A 1998 boat, vintage? Those boats came with the current 2GM20F.
Sailing and restoring #9874 AaronD at 9:09am 08.19.20 You nailed it! Glad to hear the scene is still happening despite the mess. Will miss this year d
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? capta at 9:07am 08.19.20 In my opinion it would have to be comfort level (gained from experience) for what one plans to do. A
BENT PROP SHAFT AQUILAMASTER at 9:02am 08.19.20 Accidental damage is why you have insurance. For $5K, submit a claim. And on lighter note, I have
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? Kings Gambit at 9:02am 08.19.20 Resume. In-charge experience over the the last 5 year on multi-day trips. If its going to be off-s
Shields VAC XHD 148 hose (1) Bob S at 8:56am 08.19.20 Not sure where the 25' came from. I was going to buy a 4' piece from Defender to use as a sink drain
Hunter 326 bigger headsail Benny17441 at 8:55am 08.19.20 In an h326 sail plan the small head sail is used for balance while the large roach mainsail provides
Beaching a H260... Crazy Dave Condon at 8:45am 08.19.20 I personally would not take the chance of beaching the 260. Remember you have a water ballast tank
Repairing large swath of balsa core (J/30) DrJudyB at 8:33am 08.19.20
260 Mods Benny17441 at 8:30am 08.19.20 Great, but for some that may be too far to walk for a beer.
Battery Data Benny17441 at 8:24am 08.19.20 Batteries do need to be used, keeping them with a low grade charging current for extended periods o
Sewage smell Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:20am 08.19.20 If that's where it is, you can improve the air exchange by replacing the "vent" thru-hull with an o
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? jssailem at 8:19am 08.19.20
Shields VAC XHD 148 hose Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:15am 08.19.20 Shields or Trident #148 is rated for below waterline connection, so ok to use for sink drain. If yo
Questions About Composting Toilets Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:00am 08.19.20 dgranger...depending on the age (plastics get dry and prone to cracking with age) and size of your e
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? dlochner at 7:54am 08.19.20 To start I'd like to see the boat and its general condition and equipment. Then I'd look to see how
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? Jackdaw at 7:54am 08.19.20 Resume. In-charge experience over the the last 5 year on multi-day trips. If its going to be off-sh
Beaching a H260... Benny17441 at 7:54am 08.19.20 Pick a spot with sand and no rocks. You can careen her from side to side by having someone pull at
New to Oday 20, this drain near center of boat by cabin entry, been told it is rain drain. does it need to be plugged? rschuss at 7:47am 08.19.20 I'm surprised that the cockpit drain goes directly to the bottom of the hull for discharge. I would

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