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Question about function of push/pull button in 1980 Hunter 33 head dmmlyons at 2:20pm 06.30.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/658 I purchased an 1980 Hunter 33 in what I think is pretty good condition despite being on jacks for a
Mac 25 standing rigging question (1) whudatt at 10:47am 06.30.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/631 166551 Hello again folks,can anyone out there tell me if these button type wire stops on each side o
Inflatable PFD replacment CO2 cartridges... DIY Captain Larry-DH at 9:07am 06.30.19 Ask All Sailors 7/3801 The inflatable PFD makers recommend cartridges and bobbins be replaced annually, but I inspect and n
Reefed sail shape not so good ... (3) Scott T-Bird at 8:23am 06.30.19 Racing 54/5868 166545 I pulled a few photos from the facebook page that illustrate our problems in Race 2 :( We're
Trojan T105 expected Lifespan. (1) Genesis V at 7:55am 06.30.19 Big Boats 16/9703 How long should a house bank of 4 Trojan T105 wired in series/parallel last. I got 6 summer seasons
M18 Water Pump And Hose Size (1) Loose Ends at 5:36am 06.30.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1117 166543 Looks like my water pump has given out after 34 years. Any recommendations on a supplier? For
An interesting boat at the docks, The HAWK. (3) TomY at 5:07am 06.30.19 Ask All Sailors 4/1598 New, old? Wood. Hmmm,....Serious racing intent, but she looks dated yet brand new at the same time.
Alternator Belt Tension Jac123 at 2:58am 06.30.19 Catalina 30 6/1991 I had dust from the alternator belt all over engine. Read the post here and removed light rust from
Harbor Freight makes boat stands ! (2) Leeward Rail at 1:26am 06.30.19 Catalina 22 17/15896 Well.. Sorta. They sell automotive safety stands for use in some situations when a normal automotiv
Cutting back port frame (1) kdammen at 9:13pm 06.29.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/355 My Hunter 29.5 has ports that extend at least 1" past it's bezel. Is there any benefit to having thi
Success Telescopic Mast now being tested now! StargazerP303 at 8:47pm 06.29.19 Ask All Sailors 58/4303 Removed
Hood Furler Rxsail at 5:18pm 06.29.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1095 1992 Hunter 30 T: I have the original Hood furling gear ( under the deck mount). It works but take
Pettit Black Widow Video Review fstbttms at 4:01pm 06.29.19 Ask All Sailors 0/438 I am often asked for my opinion of Pettit Black Widow anti fouling paint. Hadn't had much experience
3QM Engine Plate Location? coleman at 2:26pm 06.29.19 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1674 I need to locate the serial number on my engine, it's a Yanmar 3QM in my 1980 37C. Does anyone know
Need part ID for Yanmar 3YM30 engine (1) stuartsw at 2:24pm 06.29.19 Big Boats 19/2052 Morning check on cruise revealed a sump full of oil. I think I tracked the problem down to a failed
Selling my Catalina 22 MKII - Precautions? catalanc at 12:38pm 06.29.19 Ask All Sailors 31/2010 Hello everyone, I am selling my 1997 Catalina 22 MKII and posted it on Craigslist. I received an em
Marking an anchorage with a bouy Rltgold at 10:56am 06.29.19 Catalina 22 18/1605 Marking a anchorage with a bouy. I am planning on anchoring this week in La Playa area of San Diego
Horsehead Bay on July 4th MikeHoncho at 9:55am 06.29.19 Pacific North West Cruisers 3/733 A couple of my friends have recommended anchoring in Horsehead Bay (Fox Island) to watch the local f
Speader end caps jbreland at 9:55am 06.29.19 Smaller Boats 5/553 Should the stays that pass through the end of the spreaders be able to slide in the eyelet or should
6 volt battery question...... NYSail at 6:13am 06.29.19 Ask All Sailors 23/1768

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Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. jviss at 1:07pm 07.13.24 I would try to mount the magnets as far away from the compass as possible. That's impossible, sinc
charging problem with new batterie ggrizzard at 12:17pm 07.13.24 Good point Jviss.
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. Sailor Sue at 12:06pm 07.13.24 How about cutting a round recess in the top of both leaves and also in the main table. Insert magn
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Ward H at 11:35am 07.13.24 John, looks like you are getting much closer to dropping the lines and setting sail. Glad you came
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. SoSound at 10:28am 07.13.24 What holds the table in the vertical stowed position and keeps it from swinging about in a seaway?
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. (1) SoSound at 10:23am 07.13.24 Thanks, @RobG, I'm sure your project will also look great! Especially if you figure out how to get
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't JamesG161 at 10:08am 07.13.24 John, you are eating too many pancakes, noting your tummy size. :cowbell: I thought the Heat wave
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. jviss at 10:08am 07.13.24 ...Insert magnets into the recesses... 1. Magnets that close to the steering compass? 2. Magnets
23-2 Where to place the bilge pump hose? jssailem at 10:07am 07.13.24 Great for you, @AndrewJillings. Discovering a boat's various functions and idiosyncrasies takes time
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. Rich Stidger at 10:04am 07.13.24 How about cutting a round recess in the top of both leaves and also in the main table. Insert magne
What Starter Battery??? (1) JamesG161 at 10:04am 07.13.24 I have. Completely clean; look new. HunterOwners.com downloads Select the last manual in the list.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (3) jssailem at 10:01am 07.13.24 While at the boat yesterday, I was distracted by a couple with their new to them, Catalina 36. "Hey
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 9:56am 07.13.24 I was asked, "When will you be out on the water again?" Soon. You're definitely making good progr
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (5) jssailem at 9:52am 07.13.24 I was asked, "When will you be out on the water again?" Soon. Here is a glimpse at some of the wo
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. RobG at 8:51am 07.13.24 SoSound, I'm doing the same project. Curious. Did you use a single 1.5" router bit for the hinges? I
Yanmar 20gm starting issue 3GGG at 8:34am 07.13.24 I will. Every time since replacing the cables it has started in idle position.Hoping that I have fix
Yanmar 20gm starting issue odaydokay at 7:51am 07.13.24 There is some talk about this engine in another forum that suggest it may need as much as 60% thrott
Whit Lock Mamba Steering System Simple Life at 7:22am 07.13.24 @Simple Life - if you are still interested in finding someone to look at your boat let me know. The
What Starter Battery??? TomStewart50 at 7:06am 07.13.24 Have you checked for corrosion of the cables at the starter? I have. Completely clean; look new.
SEAFLO Dry Bilge System - anyone have/use one of these? brazenarticle at 6:41am 07.13.24 Thank you, yes, I'm familiar with that article. When considering it a couple of years ago I starte

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