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Excessive oil usage? John Harper at 2:31am 05.28.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1098 During a recent 3 week cruise of 533 NMs from New Bern to Charleston and back via the ICW, I put 97
holding tank tom walsh at 2:17am 05.28.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1206 Someone put a paper towel down the head. The holding tank is clogged. I cannot empty the tank. I
A Three Blade For Me Bob at 1:33am 05.28.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/975 Switched out my two blade for a three blade on my 320 (2001)What a difference it makes. Less vibr
motor mount + wedge Claudia at 1:26am 05.28.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1004 We a replacing the motor mount on our O'Day 23. I ordered a new replacement mount from D ' R which m
29.5 Single-handing question Rich Campbell at 12:52am 05.28.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1270 I have a 1996 29.5 and would like to make it easier to single hand. I have read mention in the po
Sail cover procedure on 1999 380 John at 12:48am 05.28.02 Big Boats 5/965 We have the split sail bag that goes on the mast in two halves. It is new to us and noone has shown
310 Headroom Gary at 12:27am 05.28.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/3365 I thought the 310 was my boat. However looking at one this past weekend, it appears that the 310 has
320 Bulkhead Openings Gary at 12:23am 05.28.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/963 I'm in the market for a new-used 320. My question is I've seen some 320's where the front bulkhead h
Thrifty Mariner Bill at 12:20am 05.28.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1109 I have tried for the last three weeks to contact Thrifty Mariner via telephone and E-mail with no re
22 Main Sail Jan Delbert at 12:06am 05.28.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1106 I hoisted the main sail on my Mac 22 for the first time this weekend and was surprised to find the l
Standing Rigging Tony at 11:53pm 05.27.02 Big Boats 4/969 I noticed that the standing rigging side stays , which "cross" both port and srbrd sides touch each
Prop vibration Fred G at 11:52pm 05.27.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1256 I have an 81' Hunter 30, and I just changed the prop from the stock 2 blade (13X13)to a 3 blade mach
Genoa Selection JSlocum at 11:47pm 05.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/926 I am looking to purchase a racing genoa for myC-27 TR. I would like to spend between $1000-$1200.
Mystery Leak RAY at 11:41pm 05.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/982 I have mystery leak in my c27. I have checked the prop stuffing box (newly repacked with GFO) it app
Roller Furling Mike Linstrom at 11:29pm 05.27.02 Big Boats 2/881 I took my 150 Genoa down last fall with no poblems. When I tried to hoist it last weekend I ran into
O-23 Wiring Ric Trimmer at 11:20pm 05.27.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1092 I'm trying to make sense of the wiring on my O-23. The previous owner(s) have made modifications th
Gaskets Pat at 11:13pm 05.27.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1017 Hi: I am looking to replace all of my filler cap gaskets, ( fuel , water , and waste ) on my Hunt
Type and size hoses for holding tank? Ed at 11:07pm 05.27.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/2818 I'm about to replace some (if not all) the hoses to-and-from the holding tank on our 34' Hunter. At
Sagging david at 10:25pm 05.27.02 Smaller Boats 0/881 I have just installed a roller furler (CDI) for the jib, and I was wondering how much headstay sag i
Mainsheet rigging Larry Beavers at 10:12pm 05.27.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1040 I have recently purchased a 1973 O'Day 22. The boat is rigged except the mainsheet. Can Anyone tel

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M25 Universal troubles - need advice shaunlahaie at 6:41pm 08.10.20 I had the oil pressure checked and it drops from 50 to 25 over a 45 minute span. The alarm is set f
I am looking for a mainsail for an 77 oday 22 sail sfbay at 6:31pm 08.10.20 Do an internet search on "used sails" and you will likely find lots of options.
CDI (Cruising Designs Inc) Reefer I continuous line furler sail sfbay at 6:25pm 08.10.20 Please post photos and how your new furler is working!!
Raritan Smart Toilet Control with Multifunction Panel Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:22pm 08.10.20 I always wondered how this was safe, i.e., how do you prevent bacteria from making its way into you
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve Ward H at 6:16pm 08.10.20 Thanks Stu. That's the filter I have and never knew there was a check valve in there. Missed it on t
Raymarine EV100 Rudder Reference install BwWhisper at 6:09pm 08.10.20 response 21/22 describe what happens- You turn the wheel, which moves the quadrant, t quar gets turn
Propane tank questions Michael Davis at 6:05pm 08.10.20 We are on our 3rd 20 pounder so far this summer. Runs stove and BBQ. Must admit the Admiral feeds me
Part Shout-Outs: What add-on do you love? Justin_NSA at 5:57pm 08.10.20 I think the fridge is the clear favorite. I know getting ours running changed our lives. Spoken lik
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 howard2383 at 5:47pm 08.10.20 ok thank you
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 sail sfbay at 5:44pm 08.10.20 Welcome to the forum!! Try DR Marine, who sells MacGregor boat parts.
Part Shout-Outs: What add-on do you love? bawlmer at 5:30pm 08.10.20 Yup. Besides beer I like that I can have raisin bran with milk and cream for my coffee. Little thing
Hunter 19-1 help a newb? Gerald Jarreau at 5:25pm 08.10.20 you have to use the mainsheet with a gin pole. something like this but your gin pole would be about
Part Shout-Outs: What add-on do you love? DArcy at 5:19pm 08.10.20 I certainly like the fridge and being able to keep cold beer and a few perishables available on the
Part Shout-Outs: What add-on do you love? Meriachee at 5:19pm 08.10.20 Huh. Maybe thats why northern boats dont have mallets, you just put the stuff outside and it stays
Help me with mainsail please! JohnShannon at 5:18pm 08.10.20 Also watch Captain Ron I think it is on Netflix, will get you in the mood
Part Shout-Outs: What add-on do you love? shemandr at 5:05pm 08.10.20 I loved my refrig on the H356. Just not having to pack and unpack the fridge every sail was a bless
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve Don S/V ILLusion at 4:59pm 08.10.20 Damn, just when I thought I was done with maintenance list
Propane tank questions Hello Below at 4:56pm 08.10.20 My Oceanis 35.1 has the small 5 lb propane tank in a very tight locker. Since it is so small and I'
Propane tank questions Hello Below at 4:50pm 08.10.20 To handle running out of gas unexpectedly, I carry a 1-lb cannister in the propane locker and an ad
I am looking for a mainsail for an 77 oday 22 kappykaplan at 4:41pm 08.10.20 No problem! :beer:

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