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Prop load on engine Ernie Rodriguez at 9:44pm 04.26.01 Other Sailboats 8/997 Kevin:Is there any way to correlate the prop torque load on the engine at wide open throttle when
Adding a alternator to outboard. Tom Hultberg at 9:41pm 04.26.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/5262 I have an 8hp Nissan outboard with electric starter. I would like to add an alternator to charge ba
h23.5 standing rigging Bruce Little at 9:18pm 04.26.01 Smaller Boats 2/939 I have a 1993 H23.5 that my wife and I use quite frequently as we keep it in a slip, but also traile
Stern Rail Seat Covers Stuart at 9:01pm 04.26.01 Big Boats 4/2108 Just refinished the wood on our stern rail seats (Hunter 340). Look great.Thought it might be a g
Removal of water cooled exhaust manifold Tony McMahon at 7:12pm 04.26.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/1211 As I am relatively isolated from obtaining genuine Universal conversion parts I have just modified t
Justin David at 5:02pm 04.26.01 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1081 thank you!I have a ton of things to learn and I really do appreciate the help. I may have to brin
Questions about C22 R. Parr at 1:32pm 04.26.01 Smaller Boats 5/1016 I have never owned a sailboat, infact my sailing experience is limited to a sailing class in college
?battery Gary at 1:23pm 04.26.01 Smaller Boats 2/1068 I cannot seem to figure out what is wrong with the battery. The battery is fully charged, and nothi
winch repair mmlincoln at 12:45pm 04.26.01 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1409 I am in the process of trying to repair the 2-speed winches on an 22' o day. I have removed the top
H33 engine upgrade Bill Arneson at 12:08pm 04.26.01 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1335 looking to upgrade the engine in my 1982 h33.the yanmar 2gm does not have enough power to drive the
Hunter B & R Rig Vernon D. Baker at 12:00pm 04.26.01 Big Boats 7/1607 I know the difference between this set up and the more conventional rigging on the Catalina, but don
Owner's Manual for Oday 272 Dieter Wirth at 11:46am 04.26.01 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2081 I have just bought an '88 Oday 272 and wonder if there is an Owner's Manual. I got it through a Brok
Non-skid nicks/scratches Warren at 11:46am 04.26.01 Ask All Sailors 1/1292 When I was scrubbing the non-skid deck on my boat last weekend, I noticed that dirt was accumulating
caulking mmsailor at 11:24am 04.26.01 Ask All Sailors 6/1319 What is the best caulk for hull to deck joint, and around ports, (fixed,) also, where teak meets fib
Best Caulk mmsailor at 11:22am 04.26.01 Smaller Boats 4/1136 What is the best caulk for hull to deck joint? and around fixed ports, etc, In the past I had used 5
Mini Vent 1000 Sean Coerse at 10:32am 04.26.01 Smaller Boats 6/1103 I'm installing a Nicro Mini Vent 1000 in the forward hatch of my H240. The directions indicate that
Recaulking spray hood S. Zorn at 9:32am 04.26.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1007 After removing spray hood to add port deck organizer, what would be the prefered caulk to rebed with
The Saga of Yaga - Long Version Mickey McHugh at 9:27am 04.26.01 Destinations 6/1767 The Saga of YagaI work for Fluor Corp in Sugarland Texas as a Control Systems Engineer. In Decembe
Refrigeration Larry and Carol Schroeder at 6:24am 04.26.01 Mid-Size Boats 11/1404 New boat, new toy---refrigeration w/freezer! Is it ok to leave on all week when you're not there?
1987 Hunter 37 info. Ozana Halik at 5:08am 04.26.01 Big Boats 2/1009 I'm interested in buying a 1987 Hunter 37.I'm planing to sail on the Chesapeake bay (day/weekend).

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LP pump on Yanmar 2GM20F mermike at 8:54pm 04.14.20 I strongly encourage you to install a pair of studs (I think they're M6) with matching nuts and lock
Keel issue DArcy at 8:37pm 04.14.20 110 is really low for a 3/4" bolt. Here is a rough guide for keel bolt torque vs. diameter http://ww
A little baffled by sailboat performance numbers... DArcy at 8:34pm 04.14.20 No, they were sailing. It is amazing how that boat moves in light air. And with enough wind and crew
Wiring Repair Ideas? Rich Stidger at 8:22pm 04.14.20 Under the "snide remarks" category - How about a wireless sump pump? Sorry, Rick. I have not had t
Keel issue dmax at 8:18pm 04.14.20 "once those are replaced then you can retorque the bolts I believe they are 350 ft lbs, " That sound
Wiring Repair Ideas? mermike at 8:08pm 04.14.20 Vacuum cleaner sometimes works to pull wires. Run a tube from the end of the vacuum and suck up a le
Mega 30, Head plumbing length/size Daveinet at 8:05pm 04.14.20 When I was saying about moving it further aft, I was assuming just enough space in front of it to st
A little baffled by sailboat performance numbers... PaulK at 7:52pm 04.14.20
Replacing Aft Cabin Bulkhead in H306 dlochner at 6:59pm 04.14.20 Take a scrap piece and try different solutions, pick the one you like best. Finishes that seal the
Finding Obscure Sailboat Items (and a sorry story to go with it). WayneH at 6:53pm 04.14.20 I used to scrub hulls in Freeport, TX. WINTER visibility when the algae was gone was 4-5 feet. Serio
A little baffled by sailboat performance numbers... DArcy at 6:37pm 04.14.20 If you are talking about speed, look at PHRF ratings. PHRF is subjective and varies from one locatio
Mega 30, Head plumbing length/size Ethanhopps at 6:34pm 04.14.20 There is an inexpensive solution that provides everything you need to have toilet facilities includi
Yanmar B-type Engine Instrument Panel P=79 Tachometer mermike at 6:28pm 04.14.20 I've had success through a local Yanmar tractor dealer. As long as I had the part number they could
Mega 30, Head plumbing length/size Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:24pm 04.14.20 There is an inexpensive solution that provides everything you need to have toilet facilities includi
Keel issue DArcy at 6:18pm 04.14.20 Yup, that's the C&C smile. I had a 1974 C&C 27 for 20 years and I am familiar with it. If you could
Hunter 410 refrigerator Don Lucas at 6:01pm 04.14.20 Well i dont want stuff in the frig to freeze. That used to happen in my spillover system years ago b
Mega 30, Head plumbing length/size Ethanhopps at 6:00pm 04.14.20 Just my opinion, but if you have been swimming and then need to use the little room, its a pain tryi
Keel issue (1) 4 play at 5:57pm 04.14.20 I have been on that website quite a bit lately, the first step is to replace the steel washers that
Mega 30, Head plumbing length/size Daveinet at 5:43pm 04.14.20 ... but I'm young and don't mind not having the headspace in the toilet but would rather have it fo
Heavy winds Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 4:59pm 04.14.20 and the tent hospital in New York city had 60-70 mph winds. Don't know about damages. HOPE all is w

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