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Bleeding Yanmar 4JH4E Big Red at 5:34am 11.30.18 Engines and Propulsion 4/1015 Which of the three screws about the secondary Yanmar fuel filter is the bleed screw? I read it can
Happy to have a Hunter jwilcoxon78 at 5:24am 11.30.18 Smaller Boats 7/774 So I thought I'd share this experience, not to really bash other boats but to give the first hand ac
Short handed. The wave of the future. (1) Jackdaw at 7:01pm 11.29.18 Ask All Sailors 42/4312
Small holes in sides of keel (1) aaronaxvig at 5:54pm 11.29.18 Big Boats 7/2288 There is a small hole visible in the attached picture (boat is Hunter 376). There is an identical h
Moved my Macgregor inland but Hurricane Mike got it anyway. Sea la Vie at 5:38pm 11.29.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1289 I live in Panama City Beach, FL. Sea la Vie is on her side in Altha, FL. Looking for a boat repair
Detroit River travel Jshock33 at 9:35am 11.29.18 Ask All Sailors 7/784 I'm sure this has been talked about before, but all the posts I came across were about 18+ years old
A real Shackleton experience (1) Jackdaw at 7:08am 11.29.18 Ask All Sailors 41/3303 Every November after our official race season ends, our club sponsors an informal race series - ove
H326 with Yanmar 3YM30 Ken13559 at 9:16pm 11.28.18 Mid-Size Boats 4/1171 Has any H326 owners fitted a Yanmar 3YM30 on their boats? I'm keen to know if this 3YM30 engine will
Cleaning Product Suggestion: "Easy Dab" JetLaggedChef at 6:06pm 11.28.18 Ask All Sailors 3/892 The interior of my '83 Catalina 25 was pretty grimy, years of fingerprints, smudges, dirt, old tape
Trailer bow stop H26 Big Rog at 5:30pm 11.28.18 Smaller Boats 11/823 My names Roger and just bought an H26. Nicely equipped and plenty of new stuff to learn about. Howe
Do you stow your boom with the mainsail attached? PropellerHead at 2:16pm 11.28.18 Smaller Boats 21/3557 I've been doing this to save time rigging the boat but lately I'm finding that it makes handling the
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT STATUS? LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 12:25pm 11.28.18 Ask All Sailors 143/10934 here is an idea to keep us in touch, and perhaps steal a little wind from facebooks sails. if you ha
Boat Hook Stowage Terry Cox at 11:17am 11.28.18 Big Boats 10/1635 Published an article in the Boat Info section under H42 a short while ago and thought it might offer
Paint stripes touchup Justin_NSA at 8:51am 11.28.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/828 Does anyone have a preference on a source for color correct touchup paint for a Hunter? Before I spl
Re-bedding deck hardware. wing15601 at 7:23am 11.28.18 Bigger Boats 8/2027
Fuel Stabilizer catalanc at 6:02am 11.28.18 Engines and Propulsion 5/830 OK, stupid question ... do you guys add fuel stabilizer to ethanol free gas during the winter layove
'Time and Tide wait for no man', even here on the high (mostly) coast of Maine. (3) TomY at 5:18am 11.28.18 Ask All Sailors 79/6163 Twice a month we have a Spring Tide which is slightly higher than our normal. Sea Level Rise on Eart
New Guy Introduction Kevy at 10:50pm 11.27.18 Mid-Size Boats 23/2262 Hey all, Fairly new to boating and the new owner of a 2000 Hunter 320. Came off fairly well in the
Why is there almost no information or groups for the First 305? (1) 907Juice at 9:53pm 11.27.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/839
Converting sails to furler hoosierdoc at 8:48pm 11.27.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1631 i have a new to me roller furler I hope to use next year. Does anyone have advice on converting a sa

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Unusual stuffing box jviss at 3:13pm 07.27.24 I have never seen a stuffing box with a grease fitting (Zerk). Did you create that pic or find it o
West Marine Inventory shemandr at 2:41pm 07.27.24 I think that WM is trying to manage inventory and as Rick D posted may be constrained in capital. I
West Marine Inventory Don S/V ILLusion at 2:38pm 07.27.24
shower drain sump pump question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:34pm 07.27.24 Peggie, as long I have your ear, a related question: We have a fresh water (electric) toilet for wh
West Marine Inventory twodzusfittings at 1:44pm 07.27.24 As I understand it from a West Marine manager, its latest model is to take orders and have it availa
Unusual stuffing box (1) jssailem at 1:29pm 07.27.24 I have not seen a stuffing box that uses only grease. Grease only would eventually wear/leak out an
shower drain sump pump question (1) JamesG161 at 1:27pm 07.27.24 And it may or may not fit into the older 800 gph pump but a universal 3/4" inline check valve may f
Hunter 28 on the Great Lakes? jssailem at 1:15pm 07.27.24 there really wasn't any issues with the helm. She handled this crap with absolutely no problem. Not
West Marine Inventory jssailem at 1:07pm 07.27.24 The gossip I have heard deals with a new ownership out of Shanghi, and overload of inventory that in
Boat Mocs thinwater at 12:34pm 07.27.24 Another option is indoor court shoes. They have to grip tile when it is sweaty. The tread even looks
Boat Mocs thinwater at 12:33pm 07.27.24 ...The local REI store has an artificial rock climbing set up. The salesman suggested I try them an
West Marine Inventory Straycat22296 at 12:28pm 07.27.24 The store in Alameda CA looks to be more into fishing, trailer supplies, clothing and Kayaks. They d
Is this a good price? Straycat22296 at 12:14pm 07.27.24 Try: CAJUN ROPES Online Rope Store, www.onlineropestore.com I have had good success with both of
shower drain sump pump question matts997 at 11:45am 07.27.24
Hunter 26 mast foot not flush to mast base spencersea at 11:15am 07.27.24 Anyone have any pics of their mast foot / mast step on their hunter 26 / 260?
shower drain sump pump question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:40am 07.27.24 You should not put Clorox in the pump which then goes in to the outside water, Bad for marine life.
Is this a good price? jssailem at 10:39am 07.27.24 You will only begin to know if you make a call.
Catalina 320 (1994) Mystery Water in bilge compartments (5) busted buttons at 10:39am 07.27.24 Update - Upon closer inspection...there is a drain hole for packing gland dripping and it drains to
1991 Hunter 30T throttle cable replacement Chillsailor at 10:38am 07.27.24 I think the throttle cable in the ceiling was original. It is red. In my experience replacements a
1991 Hunter 30T throttle cable replacement Ralph Johnstone at 10:31am 07.27.24 but the shift cable runs under the bed. If the route is suitable for the shifter, it's good enoug

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