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Javelin 14 Build Information Ajay73 at 11:47am 09.29.23 Ask An Oday Owner 0/550 Not a critical question but just would like to know. Have a 1978 Javelin. Was there wood glassed i
PVC inflatable repair glue Hayden Watson at 10:44am 09.29.23 Ask All Sailors 12/1081 My PVC Zodiac has a couple of water leaks that are coming through the transom / bottom reinforcement
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth JamesG161 at 6:39am 09.29.23 Sails Call Lounge 8/773 Very successful mission landed some samples of an Astroid that will pass near Earth soon. jppC_de2f
Jib sheet block (1) tcbailey67 at 4:24am 09.29.23 Day Sailers 20/1673 My jib sheet block is positioned such that the sheet rubs against the deck as shown. I do not think
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration sailme88 at 4:22am 09.29.23 Ask All Sailors 16/797 So, if you've done your own oil changes you are aware that the oil drain hose is not located at the
Trouble keeping the rain out! (1) HeelBoy at 1:36pm 09.28.23 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1313
A windlass in the future? mjsb at 9:26am 09.28.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/614 I have an H31' circa 87, and am looking at putting a windlass on the boat, as pulling up the anchor
advice on diesel symptoms-- head gasket blown? dmcelwreath at 7:20am 09.28.23 Ask All Sailors 10/663 hi, all have a yanmar 2qm15 in c and c 32. engine rebuilt maybe 20 yrs ago bt PO. Hauled it yest
Jib Furler Failure heritage at 5:03pm 09.27.23 Ask All Sailors 5/399 I have a 1984 North Sails furler that l am told is a relabled Harken Unit #1 Furler. Yesterday whil
Sail Stop for H34 DyverDown at 4:20pm 09.27.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/336 Does anyone have a source for a sail stop for aq 1986 Hunter 34?
Anchor Locker (9) blackcrab at 8:55am 09.27.23 Ask An Oday Owner 10/910
Air is not welcome here! Project_Mayhem at 8:40am 09.27.23 Engines and Propulsion 7/774 Lately my outboard has been acting erratic. Usually it starts up as normal and then a minute later i
keel control (3) ELMAX at 8:41pm 09.26.23 Big Boats 5/451 220307220308220309
...and we whined about prices back in '75 (1) higgs at 8:09pm 09.26.23 Ask All Sailors 8/536 18 years ago I bought a Nassau 34. It came to me with a berthful of all kinds of stuff from flashli
Window replacement kit for the 28.5 hunter T-Time at 1:35pm 09.26.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/466 Hello, I have a 1986 Hunter 28.5 and side plexiglass windows have lost their framing. I wonder if th
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too. bonkle at 12:21pm 09.26.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 25/1854 This is what mechanic #1 said. I'm trying to get ahold of mechanic #2. An un-serviceable transmissio
Rudder Craft Rudder sytem Rltgold at 10:02am 09.26.23 Catalina 22 5/636 Anyone else out there have a Rudder Craft system on their 22 ?
P28 Rudder Removal JILLYM at 9:03am 09.26.23 Ask All Sailors 5/261 Anybody know, IF i blocked up my Peason 28 in order to take off ' restore rudder bearings etc, HOW H
Raymarine RL70C..... (1) NYSail at 7:15am 09.26.23 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 9/1010
1979 Javelin 14 Transom Rot quirozson at 8:34pm 09.25.23 Day Sailers 0/520 Bought a '79 Javelin 14 for under 1k. I sail it less than 14 days a year as it's trailer stored at

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Recovery Marine's Mast Ladder experiences? BAD ORCA at 9:58pm 06.23.24 Levels of risk .... I did that once, when I left my harness and device at home. I tied a seat harn
Hunter 260 Edison Steering Pulley (Cable Jump) philiefay at 9:45pm 06.23.24 I wonder if anyone has the instructions for the installation of this system? If so, could that pers
Could use some help! tomthrasher at 7:03pm 06.23.24
Refrigerator thermostat wiring bugsboat at 6:47pm 06.23.24 I added a computer fan, to circulate air and reduce frost build up. I also have a temperature sensor
mast attach points dlochner at 6:23pm 06.23.24 . I cannot remember what the reason was for this arrangement (partial photo attached). On some ma
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project (3) SailingCal21 at 6:06pm 06.23.24 Making good progress. First coat of primer on port foredeck and excavated the starboard side. orate
mast attach points (1) Tally Ho at 5:47pm 06.23.24
Alternator Bracket for Universal M25XPB Final Setup Tally Ho at 5:11pm 06.23.24 It looks beefy and easy to adjust. engine is also very clean and tidy. nice work. Greg
How to replace anchor roller on bow sprit? (1) brockfromwa at 5:03pm 06.23.24 It is hard to see from the photo, but if I may guess, it appears that there is a hex nut from one s
How to replace anchor roller on bow sprit? JoeWhite at 4:43pm 06.23.24 It is hard to see from the photo, but if I may guess, it appears that there is a hex nut from one si
Noise between Mast and Boom Ted at 3:27pm 06.23.24 If you have a boom vang, snug it up slightly to prevent the boom from moving up and down too much.
Hunter 260 Edison Steering Pulley (Cable Jump) Davidasailor26 at 3:19pm 06.23.24 I will opt for installing the 6 inch hatch as this is likely a reoccuring issue if there is any sla
Hunter 260 Edison Steering Pulley (Cable Jump) philiefay at 3:13pm 06.23.24 Thanks David. The sheaves are attached the same way as yours. As far as I can tell. there is no way
Follow up on '77 h27 Furler Extrusion Issue jssailem at 2:15pm 06.23.24 I like the Harken. There are an easy to use and maintain furler. Enjoy the sailing.
Noise between Mast and Boom JoeWhite at 1:06pm 06.23.24 Raise and lower the boom by hand near the mast and listen for squeaking sound. If squeaking, then i
Thermostat jibes138 at 12:57pm 06.23.24 Thermostats have a weep hole that allows a small flow of coolant even when closed. Have you done the
Thermostat T33 at 12:38pm 06.23.24 Yes. Tested the thermostat in heated water and it works fine. it turned out the engine was in need o
Noise between Mast and Boom JBP-PA at 12:35pm 06.23.24 Some goosenecks have (or are supposed to have) plastic bushings which tend to wear out resulting in
Auto Pilot fixable? JoeWhite at 11:55am 06.23.24 Disconnect the bad battery, then conduct your test.
mast attach points dlochner at 11:18am 06.23.24 Did a little research and memory refresher. What I described in an earlier post is called a mainsail

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