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Correct size packing for stuffing box? jim01749 at 3:02am 04.25.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/247 We have a 2008 Hunter 45 CC and was looking for correct size and maybe some tips on how to install n
rudder post movment brad minda at 10:35pm 04.24.24 Catalina 30 0/157 I am noticing aboit an 1/8 inch movement on the upper ruder post bushing each way side to side 1/4 i
hull port (windows) leaking (2) Jerry1956 at 6:01pm 04.24.24 Catalina 310 12/366 First off apologies if this is a redundant topic for this thread. We just sailed our new (to us) 20
Yanmar 3ym20 won't run (approx 450 hrs on engine) slorandy at 4:27pm 04.24.24 Catalina 309 Group Forum 3/305 Had the drive gear for the injector pump come off (apparently the nut came undone). Had a diesel me
New Bow Roller for H41AC (2) dkinzer at 11:18am 04.24.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/179 Both bow rollers on our 2007 41AC look like the one on the right in the photo. None of the cracks se
OEM Shroud Turnbuckles and Replacement Caps (2) Fred at 9:51am 04.24.24 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/202 My Cat28 MKii uses the (discontinued) OEM shroud turnbuckles as shown below. There is limited space
Hunter 1999 310 Tachometer Necessity at 8:35am 04.24.24 Mid-Size Boats 4/150 Good Morning, Just completed a full electrical refit after encountering a low voltage problem that w
Replacing Prop Shaft for 84 Hunter 31 (4) anelso29 at 8:28am 04.24.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/649 Hey everyone, I apologize for the basic questions, but I truly appreciate everyone's knowledge on t
Rivets Used teacherspet at 6:56am 04.24.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/295 I have to replace two rivets on my Vision 32 Vang Bracket on the mast. Does anyone know if Hunter us
New Batteries and Switch (4) ant302 at 5:16pm 04.23.24 Mid-Size Boats 8/280 Inherited the hot mess of batteries below when I purchased the boat 2 years ago. I am looking to re
Holding Tank macerator remove seadaddler at 4:15pm 04.23.24 Ask All Sailors 1/147 Help before I take on this projects.07 H-36 6
Caulk for resealing shower karellen at 3:28pm 04.23.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/242 Hello. The last time we used the shower on board our H356, we had water streaming out into the cabin
Not perfect launch day... (1) Tally Ho at 2:49pm 04.23.24 Ask All Sailors 44/1404
34.1: Code 0 or Spinnaker? toastysailor at 2:46pm 04.23.24 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/364 I have a 2023 Oceanis 34.1. Due to the location of the shrouds, I am extremely limited in how far o
Oday 28 1995 Universal 12 10hp diesel - starter replacement BKParks at 2:03pm 04.23.24 Ask An Oday Owner 4/227 Hello, I want to replace my starter. I believe my brushes are starting to go. I bought a new one re
Gooseneck Pin (1) Brianstanis at 12:04pm 04.23.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/305 Hello everyone. I went to my Hunter the other day to begin Spring prep work to get it ready for laun
Just say NO to Prop Speed (1) Drinky Crow at 10:13am 04.23.24 Ask All Sailors 9/367 Hows about this? Or? Or? https://www.rustoleum.ca/-/media/DigitalEncyclopedia/Product/RustoleumCA/Pr
Is it too big? Rutgerson Clutch won't Stay Open Ringydingydo at 9:32am 04.23.24 Big Boats 3/280 On my 1989 Hunter Legend 37, the main halyard is likely 1/2 inch, maybe a little thicker and well wo
Access to windlass marchem at 8:32am 04.23.24 Catalina 310 23/657
Windlass and thruster Battery question xavpil at 5:49am 04.23.24 Ask All Sailors 11/304

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Epoxy vs Varnish Plymouth Sailor at 5:19pm 05.16.24 This is a pine stern seat. I sanded it and covered it with a coat of epoxy. Then since I planned to
Epoxy vs Varnish Plymouth Sailor at 5:19pm 05.16.24 Expoy is great for sealing wood! Cured epoxy will turn yellow with UV exposure so you would still n
Epoxy vs Varnish Plymouth Sailor at 5:18pm 05.16.24
Epoxy vs Varnish (1) jssailem at 5:16pm 05.16.24 This is a pine stern seat. I sanded it and covered it with a coat of epoxy. Then since I planned to
Epoxy vs Varnish MikeHoncho at 5:07pm 05.16.24
Epoxy vs Varnish kbgunn at 4:51pm 05.16.24 Expoy is great for sealing wood! Cured epoxy will turn yellow with UV exposure so you would still ne
Fuel tank fitting for pick up tube and fuel shut off for "83 O'Day 28 (2) Allan12210 at 4:14pm 05.16.24 If it looks anything like mine, remove the fuel hose from the shut off valve. The aluminum block wit
23.5 outboard motor Southern Crux at 2:46pm 05.16.24 Thanks everyone for all the recommendations. I went and checked up on the status today of my current
Gooseneck Pin AndyL at 2:32pm 05.16.24 Seems like you're not the only one... Gooseneck On 1992 Hunter 33.5
Has anyone installed new Companionway Slider Track Felt? AndyL at 1:53pm 05.16.24 That's a great help - and thanks for the advice about dry lube. I checked out some pictures online
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project jibes138 at 1:40pm 05.16.24 Very ambitious of you. Looks good so far. I saw a guy recore around his chainplates on a caliber 3
Fuel tank fitting for pick up tube and fuel shut off for "83 O'Day 28 jibes138 at 1:22pm 05.16.24 pick up tube for what? Sorry I just read your headline. It might be plastic, some of them have a sc
1985 O'day 28 Depth Transducer Relocation - Something Interesting jibes138 at 1:16pm 05.16.24 I used G10 sheet stock for my backing plates when I replaced my through hulls and valves with seacoc
out haul cleat isaksp00 at 12:44pm 05.16.24 On my H23 I just coiled the line with fairly small loops and let it hang, on one of the reefing rams
End of Times isaksp00 at 12:42pm 05.16.24 Will your handle become "trawlergunner"?
23.5 outboard motor Sail22Capri22 at 12:13pm 05.16.24 I have a Capri 22 with the 6HP Tohatsu 20". The motor has been great and plenty of power even when g
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump kloudie1 at 11:14am 05.16.24 Yup, exactly the same pump function.... That is the subject of my wondering.. seems like it could wo
Removing caulk.... NYSail at 11:05am 05.16.24
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump Terry Cox at 10:37am 05.16.24 The pump pumps water into the exchanger then the warmer water exits from a thru-hull. Hi Claude. I
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery? Davidasailor26 at 10:02am 05.16.24

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