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Waterlock on Renault R8 Jim Rice at 1:54am 11.13.99 Mid-Size Boats 2/1229 Twice this last summer we got a waterlock on our R8 diesel. Why? We didn't close the water intake
asymmetrical spinnaker Andy Klemm at 12:31am 11.13.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1289 I'm interested in adding an asymmetrical spinnaker. Anyone with helpful hints, experience? Any speci
Solar?Located where?Sizes&Styles? R.J.R. Hawaii at 11:46pm 11.12.99 Smaller Boats 2/1089 Regarding a Solar Panel. The stearn is not all that big on a 22'? What about a flexible panel mounte
Inverters Mike s/v Chute the Breeze at 11:00pm 11.12.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1108 I'm thinking of installing an inverter (3000w). The question is, are they hard wired into your 110v
Stanchion damage avoidance Paul Hart at 10:52pm 11.12.99 Big Boats 1/1145 Having had to repair and replace some stanchions on my H34 I have a simple solution to share with ot
I did a bad thing!!! Steve Cook at 11:24am 11.12.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1079 When I pulled my new H310 out of the water for the first time, there was a scuff mark on the hull an
150 genny on 33.5 1988?? Doug at 10:00am 11.12.99 Mid-Size Boats 2/1246 We are having a Harken roller furling/reefing system (unit 1) installed on our 1988 33.5. We are als
catalina or????? bill at 7:39am 11.12.99 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1054 I am sailing a catalina 22, great times but looking for larger! How about a switch? Where can I go
Mystery Leak Pat Higgins at 5:43am 11.12.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1211 I've owned a '99 310 for 6 months, and only in the last three-four weeks a leak has manifested itsel
460 now a postcard Phil Herring at 5:38am 11.12.99 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/984 The 460 is now available as an online postcard... for those current and prospective buyers who have
Mast Light Wiring Ed P. - Orangevale, CA at 5:28am 11.12.99 Smaller Boats 1/2011 Can anyone explain to me the wiring setup for the steaming/deck light on a C-22 ? My '85 has a two-
Dry Compass Lou Phillippi at 2:52am 11.12.99 Mid-Size Boats 3/1311 I just purchased an '85 28.5. There are only minor problems on the boat which I know how to remedy,
Headsail for roller furling on C-30 Tall rig Phillp at 2:51am 11.12.99 Mid-Size Boats 6/1960 I own a catalina 30 tall rig and Im thinking of going to roller furling. My question is what size s
Living with a generator Chris Boyce at 10:18pm 11.11.99 Destinations 5/1823 Does anyone have tips as how to reduce the noise or better deal with the noise production of a gener
Hunter 26 refrigeration Rodney/Texas at 1:16pm 11.11.99 Smaller Boats 4/1060 Has anyone attempted to install refrigeration on the 26 where the ice chest normally goes? The ice
Keel Bolt Condensation? Kris Cox at 12:16pm 11.11.99 Smaller Boats 8/1616 The guy who sold me my '86 H-23 mentioned that there is a small amount of water seepage around the k
STUFFING BOX LEAK! Edward Brennan at 12:12pm 11.11.99 Mid-Size Boats 6/1469 I have a 10 drop a minute leak through my stuffing box without shaft rotation. What is the flax diam
Excessive smoking on startup Yanmar 2gm20f Terry Hackler at 11:25am 11.11.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2827 My 1990 Hunter 30 Yanmar 2GM20F diesel is very hard starting it seems. It takes 25-30 seconds and m
Fuel Tank Problems Jim Rushing at 10:51am 11.11.99 Big Boats 6/1598 For the second time in about three years I have found a large amount of water in my fuel tank. The t
Waxing and bimini Gordon Dalgleish at 9:00am 11.11.99 Mid-Size Boats 0/1255 I recently bought a '88 28.5 and it has not been waxed in probably 3-4 yrs, I tried 3M Wax and Resto

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Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise Hayden Watson at 7:57pm 01.17.20 I have only been up that way once and my plan was also to jump to the outside and have a nice sail u
which better for sailboats, Old Hickory Lake or Percy Priest Lake in Nashville TN? John6275 at 7:48pm 01.17.20 Percy Priest has excellent depth, better width for reaches, and reasonably forested shores. On Lake
which better for sailboats, Old Hickory Lake or Percy Priest Lake in Nashville TN? David in Sandusky at 7:43pm 01.17.20 Percy Priest has excellent depth, better width for reaches, and reasonably forested shores. On Lake
ATT Garmin 7 GPSMAP owners Hayden Watson at 7:37pm 01.17.20 Hopefully that was on several boats because I would hate to think you were only getting a couple of
ATT Garmin 7 GPSMAP owners hawk232 at 7:34pm 01.17.20 Interesting. I have not had any of those problems on any of the 3 740s units that i have had over th
GPS Jamming Expected in Southeast Jan 16 to 24. Tom J at 7:09pm 01.17.20 Interesting. This could end civilization as we know it! For a few days at least.
Can I dock my boat stern first? Tom J at 7:02pm 01.17.20 Good idea Greg! Mine is in the cockpit just aft of the lazzerette. I've heard folks suggest placing
Leaking Water pump..... NYSail at 5:34pm 01.17.20 Hey.. I resemble most of that remark. I do not consider us freaks.. Maybe a bit over zealous or per
Have Ye Ever Wished To Be a Pirate? jssailem at 4:43pm 01.17.20 she doesn't like me looking at the other wenches anymore. For the life of me, I can not imagine wh
Got the generator running dLj at 4:37pm 01.17.20 Yes, 40 mm on the Hx flange and 42 mm on the exhaust elbow. Hx was non-ferric per my magnetic test
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise jssailem at 4:36pm 01.17.20 Thanks Leo. That certainly is a good option. If the Strait is giving us good sailing conditions, why
high water? DArcy at 4:19pm 01.17.20 in search of the "Spirit Bear My mother sailed the BC coast a few years ago and saw spirit bears.
which better for sailboats, Old Hickory Lake or Percy Priest Lake in Nashville TN? Scott T-Bird at 4:15pm 01.17.20 I look at Percy Priest and think it is more interesting. Shoreline is more variable and the configu
Hunter 37 Legend 1986 Marek Jadczyk at 4:14pm 01.17.20 Thank you Dave, I was not looking for any specific, just wondering what information I could find in
Have Ye Ever Wished To Be a Pirate? WayneH at 4:14pm 01.17.20 When I was younger, I did a lot of wenching. Now I'm married and she doesn't like me looking at the
Leaking Water pump..... (1) jssailem at 4:09pm 01.17.20 I am actually one of those freaks that checks all fluid levels Hey.. I resemble most of that remar
eye candy (4) WayneH at 4:05pm 01.17.20 The Admiral and I were in Ponce Inlet on Tuesday. Found a couple of nice older boats in a marina on
Leaking Water pump..... NYSail at 3:14pm 01.17.20 Yea well my thoughts exactly. I dont really care about the money...... a blown engine costs more. An
ATT Garmin 7 GPSMAP owners Hayden Watson at 3:13pm 01.17.20 Davidsailor26, I am in Tucson for the winter so the nearest West Marine is over 100 miles away in Ph
Hunter 37 Legend 1986 Dave Groshong at 2:44pm 01.17.20 I just posted what we have, likely the same "not complete" manual. Is there something specific we

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