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How Much Bilge Water? Roger at 6:21am 11.09.01 Mid-Size Boats 6/1307 My '84 Cat 30 has water in the bilge. I've had the packing gland adjusted, I've put in a new water
tip speed? Walter McNeil at 12:31am 11.09.01 Other Sailboats 0/1059 I think the original thread is locked, so I started a new one.The trans is a Hurth hbw-150v integr
New Holding Tank Needed Jerry Lounsbury at 11:42am 11.08.01 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1775 Does anyone know of supplier(s) for a replacement holding tank for 1995 Legend 37.5.Thanks
pumpout problem George Kornreich at 11:02am 11.08.01 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1729 Hi, Peggie,I have a haunted holding tank! The outlet fitting goes to a PVC Y fitting, and from the
dripless shaft seal Meg at 6:44am 11.08.01 Mid-Size Boats 6/2251 I am considering installing a dripless shaft seal on my 1999 C320. The yard manager has recommended
Edson Pedistal question Fred G at 11:59pm 11.07.01 Ask All Sailors 5/1098 I asked this before, but I didn't see it in the list, so I thought I would try again.I have an 81'
376 Leaks Gail Moorehead at 3:28am 11.08.01 Ask All Sailors 0/1022 Following my previous posting concerning a leak in the centerline lights in the cabin of my 376 I wa
2 ??'s ST4000 and 3rd Battery david S. at 10:19am 11.07.01 Mid-Size Boats 5/1111 Two questions for all you vets. 1st, I have a Magellen 315 and am wondering if it's possible to use
yanmar 2QM20 Carl at 8:50am 11.07.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/3463 I want to change from a 2 blade prop to 3 blade. In order to do this I need to know the following fo
What is the proper way to install a bilge pump ? George Brehm at 1:52am 11.07.01 Ask All Sailors 7/2836 What is the proper way to install a bilge outlet hose thru my hull ?
Swap knotmeter for depth sounder? Mike at 10:11pm 11.06.01 Ask All Sailors 4/1309 My Kenyon knotmeter does not work. I don't miss it as I use my GPS to gauge speed. I don't have a
WARNING, Hunter 26. Rule bilge pump wiring. Ray Bowles at 3:03pm 11.06.01 Smaller Boats 9/1550 I have a 1995 Hunter 26 that, to the best of my knowledge, is still equiped with the factory install
Transducer cable length. Jim Hague at 12:59pm 11.06.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/965 Bill - Is it ok to reduce the cable length of the speed and/or depth transducers of the ST40, 50, an
Adjustable Genoa Car System Kenneth at 10:22am 11.06.01 Mid-Size Boats 5/1852 I am looking for advice on an adjustable Genoa Car System for my 1984 Cat 27. Any suggestions? If
Stiff Shift Bill Jones at 8:19am 11.06.01 Big Boats 5/939 When sailing my 40.5 I slip the transmission into reverse to stop the prop shaft from spinning. Whe
VC 17 on H23 wing? Bill L at 6:17am 11.06.01 Smaller Boats 5/2663 I just pulled the boat and already are making plans for next spring. It is time to re-paint the bot
Mixing ST30's and ST40's George at 4:43am 11.06.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1146 I am planning on probably getting an ST40 Bidata for our boat. Can I plug an ST30 Depth and an ST30
trailer specs maria at 3:41am 11.06.01 Day Sailers 2/1144 Does anyone have recommended specs for trailer for a Mariner hull?
ST4000 fluxgate mounting David S. at 1:57am 11.06.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1074 Bill, thanks for your recent advice. Since my VCR is not blinking 12:00 and I regularly change my o
ST-FAIL AGAIN Larry W. at 12:58am 11.06.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/929 Bill; An old problem with a Raychart 600XX and a Raytheon radar ST50Plus has resurfaced, with a new

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Diesel Wont Start - Completely Frustrated. jssailem at 10:44pm 06.15.20 Benny. Do you mean to run a neg wire from bank 1 to the neg bus bar and a neg wire from bank 2 to th
How are ole 4 horizon gages held in place????? Project_Mayhem at 10:41pm 06.15.20 I'd recommend something thats removable in the future
Maine Visitors Jackdaw at 10:40pm 06.15.20 Seems extreme but ...then there is Alabama
Square sail Jackdaw at 10:38pm 06.15.20 Was skeptical, but I read quite of bit of your blog. Much more than I expected. This is the kind of
Hunter 26.5 (1) Jackdaw at 10:31pm 06.15.20 Does your 260 sail to its rating? There's a 25s out here. Pretty pricey. It does in 8 knots plus.
Diode for mast light? twalker H260 at 9:47pm 06.15.20 Do you have just the single fixture at the mast head or two separate fixtures? If single fixture i
Diesel Wont Start - Completely Frustrated. Benny17441 at 9:35pm 06.15.20 One project at a time. If you have bank 1 already starting the engine, just hook up bank 2 to the
Holding tank sanitation hoses NYSail at 9:28pm 06.15.20 I will second Peggies Raritan SaniFlex hose. Replaced all my head hoses with the stuff..... great t
Oil sheen Ralph Johnstone at 9:18pm 06.15.20 No, one should not see a noticeable oil sheen coming from the exhaust. We can presume your engine i
Powering a TV Onboard Benny17441 at 9:16pm 06.15.20 An inverter is most efficient when the load matches it's output but it is always good to have a litt
Powering a TV Onboard rgranger at 9:05pm 06.15.20 Id double down on a high quality iPad or tablet. They have water proof versions and they can doubl
Hunter 26.5 Drinky Crow at 8:56pm 06.15.20 Does your 260 sail to its rating? There's a 25s out here. Pretty pricey.
Powering a TV Onboard Rich Stidger at 8:55pm 06.15.20 I have a 19" 12VDC TV with a built-in DVD player. It is the third unit that I have installed in abo
Siracco 15 gooseneck repair Revv up at 8:42pm 06.15.20
Bose Sound System Replacement gfrazzle at 8:32pm 06.15.20 Hi Lee, I replaced the flat screen in my 41 a couple of years ago and recently the DVD/CD player in
(2) GSBNY at 8:19pm 06.15.20 Decided to change up the bottom paint this season with Interlux AquaOne in black, same color as it
Oil sheen Stu Jackson at 8:18pm 06.15.20 Is this normal? Of course it is. Why? Because exhaust gases are mixed with the cooling water befo
Oil sheen doublebuffle at 8:05pm 06.15.20 Your engine cooling water really gets around. There are a number of possible causes, including a sma
An adventure with my mast light dlochner at 8:04pm 06.15.20 I stand to be corrected but this is the best reference I could find that a masthead light and steam
Diesel Wont Start - Completely Frustrated. Red_Dog at 7:53pm 06.15.20 I went over the drawing, nothing unusual. It would be helpful to show the grounds; on my boat ther

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