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Mechanics repair Manuel for Yanamar SB8 Troy at 12:03am 06.18.01 Mid-Size Boats 3/916 I have a 1978 Hunter 27 with a YanmarSB8 engine. Does anyone know where I can purchase a mechanics
Honda-100 Dan Hogan at 11:48pm 06.17.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/977 Anyone hav a way of flushing the Honda O/B without having to remove the prop?
no power Tim Op't Holt at 11:35pm 06.17.01 Mid-Size Boats 3/994 My boat is powered with a Yanmar 2GMF. After changing the thermostat this weekend, I decided to moto
SWING KEEL SIDE PLAY 26' HARRY PLAGANIS at 11:26pm 06.17.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1089 HOW DO YOU GET TO THE KEEL BOLT THAT IT PIVITS ON TO REPAIR MAYBE WORN HOLE IN THE KEEL. I CAN HEAR
electrical help Rudy P. at 11:26pm 06.17.01 Mid-Size Boats 0/985 does any one know an electrician in the Islamorada (Fl. Keys) area?can't seem to to be able to hook
? Old Roller Furling Type? Porter Claytor at 11:17pm 06.17.01 Ask All Sailors 1/1382 I want to know what brand 'Jib' furler I have on my H33. It is a very simple aluminum extruded one p
Quick Attach Swageless fittings C Robb Worthington at 10:56pm 06.17.01 Ask All Sailors 1/1347 Anybody out there have experience with Quick Attach Swageless fittings? They are Danish, are fully a
Quick Attach Swageless fittings C Robb Worthington at 10:55pm 06.17.01 Mid-Size Boats 3/1564 Anybody out there have experience with Quick Attach Swageless fittings? They are Danish, are fully a
Velcro on the Main Greg ... s/v Passin' Win at 8:56pm 06.17.01 Smaller Boats 2/814 I took my new 94 H23.5 sailing this weekend... I noticed on the main that there is a Velcro strap at
Inauspicious beginning, (long post) Need advice Tom at 7:45pm 06.17.01 Smaller Boats 11/1032 Took my new (to me) 1995 H26 out today for the first time. (BTW thanks again to all who advised me o
Perkins 30 overheating William Thornton at 6:10pm 06.17.01 Mid-Size Boats 1/1223 My Perkins 30 diesel is overheating after running for approx ten to fifteen minutes. At first, I tho
Where's the weather? SailboatOwners.com at 2:45pm 06.17.01 Ask All Sailors 20/1886 Where do you get your weather information? Do you prefer the convenience of your local newspaper,
Autohelm 4000 Problems Mike Walsh at 2:34pm 06.17.01 Big Boats 3/1563 Have the Raytheon S60 Instrument Package that includes Autohelm 4000 Wheel autopilot. Everything was
Seal for the shroud metal plates Michael at 1:08pm 06.17.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1016 The metal plates that secure the shrouds to the hull were sealed by a cementlike hardened compound t
Electronic Charting Kevin O'Brien at 12:34pm 06.17.01 Big Boats 1/1075 I am trying to upload routes and waypoints into a Raytheon RL70RC. Has anyone successfully done thi
Backed up toilet problem. Henry Rozanski at 12:00pm 06.17.01 Big Boats 5/959 I had a frustrating toilet back-up problem I finally resolved which may be of help to other boaters
Recomendations on adding built in air conditioner? Jeff W. at 11:43am 06.17.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1034 I have a Catalina 30 and am looking to add "built in" air conditioning. Does anyone have any tips o
Found It!!! Joe Dickson at 11:33am 06.17.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1018 I am happy to report I have finally found my freshwater tank port. After hearing from other owners
Will the rail mount Bimini for H260 fit H26? Mike Pajewski at 11:30am 06.17.01 Smaller Boats 6/967 Greetings all 26/260/270 Owners.The HOW ship's store has a bimini for the H260 that attaches to th
Jim, Just a Suggestion Don Evans at 11:05am 06.17.01 Other Sailboats 1/801 Since there seems to be some confusion in the instructions perhaps you have thought of this, or othe

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high water? dlochner at 2:41pm 04.25.20 I guess that depends on how much anchor rode you carry ;) . Who was going to bother us out in the
high water? (1) Hunter216 at 2:39pm 04.25.20 Oh wait, the border is closed. :( I guess that depends on how much anchor rode you carry ;)
Headsail furler problem Hydro Therapy at 2:37pm 04.25.20 Thanks for responses and terminology corrections. I must of had the sail up and down at least 6 time
Headsail furler problem dlochner at 2:34pm 04.25.20 The problem is the angle of the halyard as it attaches to the upper swivel. Install a Halyard Restra
high water? dlochner at 2:30pm 04.25.20 The current projections look good. Water levels will be above average, but not at flood levels. It
Headsail furler problem capta at 2:29pm 04.25.20 And since I'm on a vocab jag... the rode is the anchor line. :) And/or the chain.
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing dlochner at 2:26pm 04.25.20 Finally the definitive guide to your responsibility during this pandemic. wVs5AyjzwRM
Headsail furler problem rgranger at 2:25pm 04.25.20 I'd just make up pendant ... Yep! your idea of a "bridle" will work and capta got the vocab righ
Tankage Deleted member 117556 at 2:24pm 04.25.20 So just a pet peeve. It's not a hot water heater. No need to heat the water if it's already hot. Ju
Headsail furler problem (1) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 2:06pm 04.25.20 As others have said a pendent at the bottom or the top would resolve this issue. Putting at the top
Headsail furler problem JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 1:58pm 04.25.20 For only six inches, try a loop of 3/8' line tied with a square knot. If it furls ok, then replace
Tankage JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 1:55pm 04.25.20 So just a pet peeve. It's not a hot water heater. No need to heat the water if it's already hot. Jus
Line bags BC Bernie at 1:52pm 04.25.20 I've been impressed with the quality and workmanship of Blue Performance products. I have some of th
Headsail furler problem Sailfanatic at 1:47pm 04.25.20 For only six inches, try a loop of 3/8' line tied with a square knot. If it furls ok, then replace t
Luff tape capta at 1:46pm 04.25.20
Tankage Deleted member 117556 at 1:43pm 04.25.20 Be sure to put a mixing valve on your water heater. Two people can shower out of a six gallon water
Precision 21: Light wind foresail recommendations wanted. DrJudyB at 1:35pm 04.25.20 The weather will hit 20C here today, so I can get to the boat, take measurements and photos and try
Headsail furler problem capta at 1:34pm 04.25.20 I'd just make up pendant for the bottom. You'll have to adjust your sheet fairlead to suit, but if i
Headsail furler problem Hydro Therapy at 1:31pm 04.25.20 I tried to take a pic but the sunlight killed it. The halyard enters my mast on a internal sheave. T
Headsail furler problem Sailfanatic at 1:23pm 04.25.20 The right way to lengthen the hoist of a sail is to add a strap of appropriate length to the head. T

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