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replace the radiator cap before you buy a larger Steve W at 1:07am 07.07.00 Big Boats 3/1145 heat exchanger. I had the same problem with my M-18. Did everything you did and still ran hot. Someo
Leaks in keel housing around lockdown bolt. Greg Dood at 11:53pm 07.06.00 Smaller Boats 5/1822 I recently bought a '71 model in very good condition...other than one problem I just discovered: It
Own a 40'? J. Santomenna at 10:17pm 07.06.00 Bigger Boats 3/1426 Would love to talk to other 40' owners. "Glory B"
Fuel Priming Tip that Works Rob Sherrill at 9:39pm 07.06.00 Destinations 4/1528 Recently I have had a lot of fuel problems which have caused many filter changes. I am sure that al
Tank gauges Patrick Woods at 9:09pm 07.06.00 Big Boats 1/1033 Has anyone tried the Accu Gauges on the home page? Given that no holes are required they seem like a
keel design for O'Day 27 Jim Cook at 7:55pm 07.06.00 Bigger Boats 2/2122 I haven't hauled my boat out yet. Can anyone describe the keel design for the 1974 O'Day 27'? Als
Loosening Wood Wedges at Partners Larry Youngman at 2:41pm 07.06.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1101 The wood wedges on my '98 Cat 36 are suspect. One fell out on to the cabin sole. I put it back, but
speaker location on a 380 Gary Jensen at 2:29pm 07.06.00 Big Boats 6/1140 Looking where to install cockpit stereo speakers on a 380..Wondering where other owners have placed
Winches near helm on 320 Tom Parrent at 1:49pm 07.06.00 Mid-Size Boats 6/1158 I've got a 320 that I single hand a lot and I find that I am always using the autopilot so I can adj
Maximum Speed On the 33.5 Walt Edwards at 1:41pm 07.06.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/930 My (new to me) 1994 33.5 is only showing 2.5 knots when motoring at 2000rpm. Is this right or is th
New prop for Hunter 30? Randy Cale at 1:28pm 07.06.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/1732 I recently purchased an 81 Hunter 30, and would like to improve engine performance. Any recommendat
Hunter 30 table legs? Randy Cale at 1:24pm 07.06.00 Mid-Size Boats 4/1240 I recently purchased an 81 Hunter 30. The table top comes off the legs. However, I cannot get the
H22 Front Hatch replacement Dean Vermeire at 1:20pm 07.06.00 Smaller Boats 1/945 The front hatch on my 1983 H22 has weathered to the point where I need to replace it. The original
Transmission Problems? Pat Graves at 12:51pm 07.06.00 Mid-Size Boats 1/1212 I have a 1985 27' Catalina. When I put the boat in gear it goes about 100 yds, the engine loads up l
Bimini? Chris at 11:57am 07.06.00 Mid-Size Boats 4/1039 Anyone have the "perfect dimensions" for a Bimini on an '81 Hunter 27?PS.. Information seems scarc
You guys were probably correct. Steve Dion at 9:50am 07.06.00 Ask All Sailors 11/1572 Okay you guys were probably right. Those damn gel cells were not worth it. Two West Marine Gel cel
Thanks Bryan C John North at 9:11am 07.06.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/915 A bulb is the perfect solution to the meager lift pump. John North Hunter 30
What's best for rust stains in gelcoat? A.L. ("Jim") Willis Pres of ISLAND GIRL PROD. at 8:02am 07.06.00 Other Sailboats 4/992 I have been able to remove many small rust stains from my smooth white gelcoat using SEA GLOW. (the
Foot block renewal Bill Ebling at 7:30am 07.06.00 Mid-Size Boats 7/3607 I have a question concerning the renewal of the foot blocks on a 1985 31'. These are the blocks that
Need Catalina 27 Tall Rig Mast P. Atlas at 7:27am 07.06.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1261 Just took possesion of a 1982 Catalina 27' tall rig. There is a crease in the mast about 3/4 of the

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Overpowered? Kings Gambit at 9:28am 02.22.20 Try traveller up, less mainsheet, more vang. The vang will keep the boom down while the mainsheet w
Overpowered? jssailem at 9:27am 02.22.20 The description makes wonder if you stalled the sails.
Overpowered? Kings Gambit at 9:26am 02.22.20
Overpowered? dlochner at 9:24am 02.22.20 Good questions. Mainsail is less than 3 yr old. Traveller down to counter weather helm. Apparent wi
Overpowered? Kings Gambit at 9:19am 02.22.20 What was the apparent wind angle? It sounds like you were pointing too high. The traveller should
Electric re-sale value? Hunter216 at 9:07am 02.22.20 With just the light turn of a prop (maybe a smaller feathering prop somewhere below?) to sustain th
Adding a bigger hose around existing to seal odors efimki at 8:55am 02.22.20 @NYSail - thanks for suggestion! Yes, my track has a clean out port similar to your picture, but pum
Will Asymmetrical Spinnaker work? DArcy at 8:48am 02.22.20 Made the pole, made the ends, made the furler, made the crane, got into a huge argument with the sa
Its funny Friday! Michael Davis at 8:32am 02.22.20 @Kermit , you obviously have too much time on your hands to surf the net. You need another boat!
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise leo310 at 8:31am 02.22.20 Found a new YouTube Cruising Maya that has done this trip.
Its funny Friday! (1) Kermit at 8:21am 02.22.20 For @Meriachee
Overpowered? dlochner at 8:20am 02.22.20 What was the apparent wind angle? It sounds like you were pointing too high. The traveller should b
Overpowered? Alan Gomes at 8:18am 02.22.20 Grasping for straws here... Catalina Eddy?
what size/style Raritan Elegance for Beneteau 57 ? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:49am 02.22.20 Whether to go with the straight or angled back depends on the shape of the "wall" it will be against
Anchor Windlass/Bow Thruster Battery Recommendations capta at 7:40am 02.22.20 Generally, bow thruster and windlass batteries are installed forward so the leads to the equipment a
Nautitech Catamarans Hunter216 at 7:26am 02.22.20
Nautitech Catamarans Kings Gambit at 7:18am 02.22.20 The Lagoon 400, about the same waterline length, is a couple of tons more displacement over the Open
Adding a bigger hose around existing to seal odors NYSail at 7:08am 02.22.20 Holding tank bladders are not uncommon, however eventually they stink. Also have to be put in a plac
75th Anniversary Mike4116 at 7:03am 02.22.20 Imagine being those men. Most were 18 or slightly older prepared to give their lives for people they
Nautitech Catamarans shemandr at 7:03am 02.22.20 So stating the obvious , your Bravaria 39 is lighter than the Nautitect 40. That is surprising to m

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