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How to test this bilge pump hunter 45ds (1) Boby_Hunter33 at 1:17pm 10.11.18 Big Boats 3/604 Attached is a picture of a bilge pump in my hunter 45ds. How can i test it without filling the bilge
Replacing lens on bomar hatch (1) Boby_Hunter33 at 1:12pm 10.11.18 Big Boats 6/2002 The len on the galley hatch cracked. What is the process of replacing it. Do i need to replace the g
Halyard Organizer/Mast Plate (2) decktosser at 12:20pm 10.11.18 Smaller Boats 10/4769 I know that some of you have solved this problem already but I need some help with it. I would like
Franklin has left the stage... Franklin at 12:13pm 10.11.18 Big Boats 12/1514 After owning Dreamboat, my 1996 H376, for 13 years, living aboard for 12 and cruising for almost 7 y
USCG Rescue 21 range (1) Jackdaw at 9:57am 10.11.18 Ask All Sailors 30/4096 The VHF MAYDAY call from the stricken Catalina in Lake Superior got me thinking. That is a VERY remo
Running Light Replacement Bulb gfrazzle at 9:12am 10.11.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/574 Hi, Anybody have a prt number for a replacement incandescent or LED bulb for the tri-color bow runni
272 Foredeck hatch cracked Pat at 8:27am 10.11.18 Ask An Oday Owner 2/617 what type of caulk have you 272 owners used to repair small cracks in the caulk of the 272 replaceme
Prop shaft is still straight!! (1) Ken Cross at 8:10am 10.11.18 Ask All Sailors 16/1297 Maybe I'm easily impressed or expect too little, but my prop shaft is still within specs. After suff
Oday 22. Should I keep the extra halyard if so why? davidmhull at 7:55am 10.11.18 Ask An Oday Owner 3/675 Long story short. In May I lost my mast in a storm on the Chesapeake bay. I ordered a new one from D
Red Mold on Dock Lines jviss at 6:54am 10.11.18 Ask All Sailors 5/458 I have some really nice, hardly used, braided dock lines. One has a lot of red discoloration on it,
Caribbean Disturbance Underway JamesG161 at 6:33am 10.11.18 Weather and Forecasting 9/1543 A new tropical disturbance is starting in the same area as Gordon and Michael. It is just East of N
Sailboat Lift? (2) plenny7 at 6:33am 10.11.18 Ask All Sailors 20/1940 While in Illinois earlier this week for work, I had some time to kill. Lake Carlyle was nearby so I
Cruising Peridido Bay Todd Atchison at 5:52am 10.11.18 Destinations 1/645 So Michael has diverted us away from the Panhandle and since we have already taken the week off, we
Lifting/Supporting a Catalina 18 for Bottom Painting Ajay73 at 4:19am 10.11.18 Smaller Boats 11/2886 Just bought a 2003 Catalina 18 (C18). I will be docking the boat for the season and so need to botto
Main sail CharlieTodd at 7:34pm 10.10.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1437 I purchased a 1994 Hunter 26 last year, all lines and sheets were replaced when I bought it. I have
1990 35.5 mast weight? shawanaga at 5:23pm 10.10.18 Big Boats 6/861 Hi all does anyone know the aprox weight of a 1990 Hunter 35.5 mast, the guys lifting our boat out
29.5 winch installation and Strong Track Willie G at 1:20pm 10.10.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/347 Hello, I have a 29.5 and am going to add two Lewmar 30 CST back by the helm. I would like to know
29.5 winch installation and Strong Track Willie G at 1:15pm 10.10.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 21/2254 Hello, I have a 29.5 and am going to add two Lewmar 30 CST back by the helm. I would like to know
What is this part? (2) LJBrennan007 at 11:01am 10.10.18 Ask All Sailors 5/715 I acquired a chest full of sailing stuff from a friend whose dad passed away. The old gent who owned
Cutting a new mast Pearson21 at 10:16am 10.10.18 Big Boats 9/1052 I have a big spruce tree that could yield a mast up to sixty feet tall, overall length. The base of

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12 volt electrical system (1) jssailem at 5:43am 08.28.24
12 volt electrical system Matt 23 at 5:02am 08.28.24 Hi many thanks just had a look and a blade fuse would fit will give it a go let you know how it work
12 volt electrical system Matt 23 at 5:00am 08.28.24 To release connectors from the blue ground bus terminal you can use a screwdriver. You just need to
12 volt electrical system Davidasailor26 at 4:56am 08.28.24 To release connectors from the blue ground bus terminal you can use a screwdriver. You just need to
Catalina 30' 1984 - Diesel Fuel Filter/Water Separator Replacement - DAHL w/element 101 mermike at 4:45am 08.28.24 The Racor 230 series is smaller than the 500 and has more than sufficient flow (30 GPH) for your nee
12 volt electrical system mermike at 4:34am 08.28.24 There should be a tab close to base in which to insert a screwdriver. This will release it from the
HULL SCRATCHES east coaster at 4:28am 08.28.24 Thank you for the correction, it is appreciated.
HULL SCRATCHES dlochner at 3:54am 08.28.24 Total Boat makes a product that you add to your paint that eliminates the need to "tip" after you r
HULL SCRATCHES east coaster at 3:51am 08.28.24 Total Boat makes a product that you add to your paint that eliminates the need to "tip" after you ro
Catalina 30' 1984 - Diesel Fuel Filter/Water Separator Replacement - DAHL w/element 101 dlochner at 3:34am 08.28.24 The Racor 500 is probably the gold standard for recreational boats. It is a bit large and space rest
To charge or not to charge mermike at 3:28am 08.28.24 The 14.6v in the manual is the maximum voltage the battery will take before it disconnects.
To charge or not to charge dlochner at 3:21am 08.28.24 The Cristec charger has 3 independent outputs. Check your manual for the fine print. Most (all?)
HULL SCRATCHES Foswick at 10:41pm 08.27.24 I'm in agreement with what others have said. First, it isn't clear from the video what exactly we'r
Repair leading edge keel Clydo at 10:31pm 08.27.24 And the fish don't care if the fairing isn't perfect. ;) Thanks for all the great information, C
Catalina 30 - Not starting! Please help. ChrisVR1994 at 10:25pm 08.27.24 Thank you all!! Really appreciate the help. It seems like the issue is indeed the solenoid/starter a
Bow Blows Down Hard When Motoring Foswick at 10:23pm 08.27.24 Using the mizzen to improve the boat's balance might work better than you think. The profile plan m
Mystery Alarm - A Cautionary Tale Foswick at 9:51pm 08.27.24 I would not advise placing a switch on the fuel pump When I wrote that I wired the pump off of the
2014 Marlow Hunter e33 Issues Occasional Heeler at 9:24pm 08.27.24
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Foswick at 9:19pm 08.27.24 It is as DJ describes. "Over" means, "I am done talking. Someone else may now talk." "Out" means,
Its funny Friday! RussC at 9:06pm 08.27.24 .................................. to be followed by about 6 months of incarceration for sexual ha

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