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Replacement MSD Chuck at 1:20pm 04.21.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1405 I am considering replacing the original MSD on my 1983 hunter 31. The current one has some leaking s
Hunter 23 steel keel - gel coat? Bill Leathen at 12:44pm 04.21.02 Smaller Boats 5/1623 I am stripping the old bottom paint off the steel keel on my Hunter 23. I am down to a white coatin
Daly's web site Ray at 12:38pm 04.21.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1181 Anyone know where I can buy Daly's SeaFin Teak oil. Can't seem to find the web site.
Outboard Spark plugs Bill Leathen at 12:37pm 04.21.02 Smaller Boats 4/968 How often should the spark plug be changed? In my case I have a Nissan 5 HP two stroke. The motor
Who is the author of this poem? Mark Major at 11:49am 04.21.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1192 While on my last sail I found a poem recited by an acquaintance; he wasn't sure of his accuracy, and
Flamingo Fl. steven f. at 11:47am 04.21.02 Destinations 4/1856 Okay, here I go again. I've been trying to get into Flamingo Fl. for two years but each time someth
OMC Zephyr Saildrive Queries D. Casey at 11:42am 04.21.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1471 I'm new to this site but I have the feeling you've all heard sad saildrive stories before. My O'Day
Advice on buying a 1972 O'Day 22 Shoal Keel Steve King at 11:06am 04.21.02 Ask An Oday Owner 10/9514 I am looking at an O'Day 22 with the shoal keel. It's a real project. Complete interior overhall,
Catalina 30 vs. Islander 30 David at 10:40am 04.21.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2010 I'm considering buying either an Islander 30 or a Catalina 30 (Mid 80s vintage). I'd appreciate any
Ice Chest in the Ice Box Bob Camarena at 10:30am 04.21.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/867 We just spent the weekend out on our C-30 and tried something new. We put our soft-sided ice chest
So Much Paper Joe Mullee at 8:19am 04.21.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1018 Phil, For me your site is simply the best. I've learned more about my 1983 H34 here than anywhere el
Must I replace the rudder stuffing??? Tim McCarty at 8:12am 04.21.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/969 Related somewhat to Ken Palmer's inquiry. Last fall, I dropped my rudder (to do some minor repairs-
Sierious rust on motor mount Chris Gonzales at 7:31am 04.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1079 I have a C30 with the 5411 Universal diesel engine. When I first bought her a year ago, I noticed qu
Shower Curtain? Ken Richmond at 7:21am 04.21.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1624 We just took delivery of our new Beneteau 361, and we're really excited about it. However, we were s
Help / Relace main halyard MW81500@aol.com at 7:07am 04.21.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1036 I need to replace the main halyard on my 30' Tall rig. What length and what is the easiest and che
Hunter 37 Cutter Staysail Mike Hahn at 6:32am 04.21.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1225 Does anyone have the correct measurements for self-tending staysail on the 37 cutter. I lost mine in
Pulling the stick on a '90 Vision 32? Tom Boles at 5:48am 04.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 11/1183 Hi-As we get closer to actually signing on the dotted line, the new question comes up-How do we ge
Need history of C22 swing keel model Emerson Roads@ AOL . com at 3:45am 04.21.02 Smaller Boats 1/1009 I've just purchased a C22, serial #5259, Model C22, for a restoration project. As usual there are mi
Outboard motor bracket Bob Antonio at 3:37am 04.21.02 Day Sailers 1/1288 I want to install an outboard motor bracket, on the transom of my daysailor. I cannot get a nut on t
Ballast Valve Doug Nowell at 3:17am 04.21.02 Smaller Boats 3/884 Having it stuck last year I took it out over the winter. It was extremely corroded even though I sa

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82 34ft oday no water in sink facet Swaney at 5:22pm 08.09.20 I just had not moved the facet correctly. but I also dissembled the entire facet and was on the ver
Below Decks Autopilot Install on 92 C-30 (9) gvsho at 5:21pm 08.09.20 Thanks, guys, for the support. I'm adding some artifacts that give specs on the drive, the bronze t
eye candy (1) jon hansen at 5:20pm 08.09.20 183600 friendship 53' i was a watch captain on this particular vessel on a sail from new england to
Chirping alarm sound while engine running Wojtus at 5:18pm 08.09.20 I recently had the same probelm all seemed ok but at low RPM the chirping would come back. Turns ou
Buzzer alarm sounding Wojtus at 5:16pm 08.09.20 I have a Westerbeke and had the same problem. It sounded like "crickets" while the engine was on. I
Specs of the backrest panel on the aft port side (1) Jacktar at 5:09pm 08.09.20 My solution was a thin plywood sheet inserted in back of cushion cover itself. Works like a charm.
Tacking Etiquette Capri at 5:09pm 08.09.20 You guys are incredible. Thanks a lot for so much to consider. I love this community.
Help! Fresh water system sucking air? Don S/V ILLusion at 5:06pm 08.09.20 Does that fitting at the top of the tank come off or do I need to cut a hole in the top of the tank
82 34ft oday no water in sink facet sail sfbay at 5:05pm 08.09.20 What was the trick OR was it multiple adjustments,?
Tohatsu 9.8 Jacktar at 5:05pm 08.09.20 are you doing it at idle, some OBs have an overspeed detector.
Help! Fresh water system sucking air? Stephentrapani at 4:58pm 08.09.20 Any pick-up tube necessarily has to be near the bottom so it can be a cause of the problem if loose,
Help! Fresh water system sucking air? kappykaplan at 4:55pm 08.09.20 I don't have a Hunter, but my tanks don't have pickup tubes. Water is drawn from the bottom of the
eye candy jviss at 4:54pm 08.09.20
Gas storage LazurusLong at 4:50pm 08.09.20 In addition to what Benny wrote, it is dangerous to keep gasoline in any "non specifically designed
eye candy (1) jon hansen at 4:49pm 08.09.20 183597
Gas storage LazurusLong at 4:48pm 08.09.20
Gas storage LazurusLong at 4:47pm 08.09.20 Keeping the proper vapor space in the can (well built and sealed) is key. Most screw up by filling
VP MD7B waterpump Renegade135 at 4:41pm 08.09.20 FYI I asked on another forum as well.. the answer is described in Maine Sails how to video on how to
eye candy (1) jon hansen at 4:39pm 08.09.20 183596
Help! Fresh water system sucking air? Stephentrapani at 4:36pm 08.09.20 Any pick-up tube necessarily has to be near the bottom so it can be a cause of the problem if loose,

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