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Throttle Vibration/Wondering Reduces Speed Mickey Goodman at 10:03pm 08.07.00 Ask All Sailors 7/1756 I have a 88 Hunter Legend 37 and am experience throttle vibration which will move the throttle to a
High Output Alternator & My Tachometer Rich Lemieux at 9:59pm 08.07.00 Trailer Sailors 2/2317 I have just installed a high output alternator ' regulator on our 1997 Catalina 36 MK II. The engin
windows and window seals Don Prince at 4:50pm 08.07.00 Mid-Size Boats 7/1042 I have an 85 28.5 that needs the small narrow window above the nav station replaced (plexi-glass). H
HUTNER RENDEZVOUS PATTY CHERONE at 1:15pm 08.07.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/984 RENDEZVOUS SET FOR SEPT. 8, 9 AND 10 AT THE ISTHMUS. CALL PAUL AT H'S YACHTS AT619-291-6313 OR VISI
1979 Catalina DavidZ at 1:11pm 08.07.00 Mid-Size Boats 7/1115 Hi, I am looking at a 1979 30, not sure what type of rig, its in good condition with no electronics
Planned obsolecence Jim Green at 1:08pm 08.07.00 Other Sailboats 5/825 I have a YSB 12 and have had a few problems with the oil pump housing, the alternator bracket (broke
Hunter 290 Diesel Vibration Len Kopel at 12:38pm 08.07.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1058 Okay, how much is this baby supposed to shake? Never having owned a new boat I can't believe there
Hunter 290 Cooler Questions Len Kopel at 12:32pm 08.07.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1015 1. Has anybody discovered the optimal method for keeping the cooler cold? Percent ice/water, dry-i
Stuck up Greg Ketley at 12:17pm 08.07.00 Big Boats 2/1177 I have a 1983 34' with a Yacht Specialties pedistal. The throttle cable is in need of replacement,an
WHEEL VS. TILLER Dick Boren at 12:07pm 08.07.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1176 I am considering buying an '81 Tall rig w/ bow sprit. It has a wheel. I have always owned, raced and
vinegar and aluminum George H260 at 11:45am 08.07.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1274 Will the vinegar hurt my aluminum tank? Its an acid no?
Bulkhead Water Damage Lew Scott at 11:34am 08.07.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/1751 Am considering purchase of an '86 30. While inspecting boat, noticed water damage at the base of th
Mainsail Trim Warren Tan at 11:07am 08.07.00 Ask All Sailors 2/1276 I was told by someone at the marina that he noticed the foot of my mainsail was too tight???? What
Jiffy Reefing for Tack with Earrings? Bill Ebling at 10:35am 08.07.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1974 New owner of a 1985 Hunter 31Does any one have any thoughts or experience in modifying the stock J
Catalina Helm Vibration Under Power Mike Carlson at 9:43am 08.07.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1238 I recently test sailed a Catalina 28 MKII. Under sail, the helm was very smooth. Under power, the
Was your significant other into sailing? ODO Editorial at 9:01am 08.07.00 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1168 When you met your spouse or significant other, were they also into sailing?If not, did you teach t
Can't see pics Leonard Hooks at 8:39am 08.07.00 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1033 There are a number of photos inthe photo file which cannot beaccessed. Nothing comes up but an ic
Was your significant other into sailing? BON Editorial at 8:38am 08.07.00 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1129 When you met your spouse or significant other, were they also into sailing?If not, did you teach t
Ice Box Questions Matt Boulton at 8:31am 08.07.00 Big Boats 7/1223 Folks:A couple of questions regarding the ice box on my '88 C36:1. The molded plastic enclosure
Was your significant other into sailing? CO editorial at 7:50am 08.07.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 13/1375 When you met your spouse or significant other, were they also into sailing?If not, did you teach t

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Strut lubrication? MikeHoncho at 7:20pm 02.29.20 The set screws keep the bearing/bushing in place which in the strut, with my wakeboard boat, was co
Outboard motor ingramsail at 7:14pm 02.29.20 My old boat had one of those. An oldie but a goodie! I didn't keep it long (the boat or the motor)
Could Winter be over? Lazy1 at 6:48pm 02.29.20 Funny how the warming climate makes us less patient for warming weather. Just an observation.
My first sail of 2020 justsomeguy at 6:44pm 02.29.20 Nice! He had that boat on its ear! :biggrin:
Anyone else following the Sail GP series this year? jssailem at 6:32pm 02.29.20 It would make the cruise slip by before we could blink. 40 knots. Would be 30 minutes between anchor
My first sail of 2020 Terry Cox at 6:29pm 02.29.20 Nice!
Could Winter be over? (1) Jumpstart at 6:18pm 02.29.20 At the club today, no iceboating. Take a close look at the pic. 9 bald eagles sitting on the edge o
Could Winter be over? RussC at 5:11pm 02.29.20 You're walking along Main Street, to drop a letter at the Post Office or something, and someone, wh
Could Winter be over? Will Gilmore at 5:04pm 02.29.20 You're walking along Main Street, to drop a letter at the Post Office or something, and someone, who
Could Winter be over? RussC at 4:54pm 02.29.20 When I hear people up here complain about the cold, I like to point out... Oh, never mind. You're
Lewmar Friction lever replacement FastOlson at 4:48pm 02.29.20 Those deep-set pop rivets are a metric size, but you can use a near SAE size. I have a 1995 big (70)
Second time replacing this pump, any better ideas on hand pumps? (1) capta at 4:47pm 02.29.20 Dump the hand pump and go for a Whale double action foot pump. You can't imagine the how easy it is
Could Winter be over? Michael Davis at 4:37pm 02.29.20 Notice how much my raised beds garden looks like a cemetary. Let that be a warning to stay away. S
Could Winter be over? DAVA390 at 4:21pm 02.29.20 Evening news tonight reported Baltimore is likely to have the first Feb. No snow in many years. Yea
Valve thru hull fittings..... to remove NYSail at 3:43pm 02.29.20 If it won't budge with some PB Blaster or WD 40, then heat. It may be easier to put it in a vise t
Valve thru hull fittings..... to remove NYSail at 3:42pm 02.29.20
Old Man Going West!! DAVA390 at 3:35pm 02.29.20 Agree with you Scott, not finding much at all. Likely I'll find it too cold for me by the time I get
Could Winter be over? (1) Will Gilmore at 3:05pm 02.29.20 I've never understood why people live in places buried in snow each year...... but I'm glad they do
Valve thru hull fittings..... to remove dlochner at 2:46pm 02.29.20 I can't tell from pic, but that is not a proper seacock, just a valve, possibly from a hardware sto
Valve thru hull fittings..... to remove capta at 2:43pm 02.29.20 Use two wrenches of the correct size instead of adjustable wrenches. Stand on one and use your foot

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