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Lifeline battery terminals. Mike03fla at 5:27pm 08.20.18 Ask All Sailors 3/1869 This weekend while rewiring my external regulator. I unscrewed the terminal positive bolts on the Li
Just bought a 44 Deck Salon - Any suggestions about use and ownership Jack Barnes at 4:54pm 08.20.18 Big Boats 7/2070 We (my wife and I) are finalizing the purchase of a 2004 44 Deck Salon. We will be summering on Lak
If you have trouble rolling in your main.... Valerio at 4:36pm 08.20.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/404 You must look how fat has became your main, with my old main rolling in and out was a nightmare, now
What's troubling you All U Get at 3:31pm 08.20.18 Ask All Sailors 33/2160 Hi guys, Grab a drink and listen. We have been doing some repairs and maintenance between Dr. visi
Autohelm 4000 works and then stops (3) Robert1224 at 3:12pm 08.20.18 Ask All Sailors 3/947 Ahoy, I have an Autohelm 4000 that has been working perfectly until recently. When I now set it to
RUBRAIL BIGUA at 3:01pm 08.20.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/398 From my H 380, I take off the rubrail to resolve some leaks of water, but now I find some dificults
Mast wiring color code? Hardhead at 1:40pm 08.20.18 Catalina 22 4/3296 I'm in the process of replacing my factory spreader/deck light with a new LED fixture. I've removed
V berth modificatios sailnoproblem at 1:33pm 08.20.18 Ask All Sailors 18/2878 I hardly use my V birth but when I do it is very uncomfortable. Where the reading lamp is, it is fac
MOB procedures.... Warren Milberg at 11:57am 08.20.18 Ask All Sailors 34/3223 I know this topic has been discussed a lot, but I'd like to know how each of us would handle a MOB s
Hunter 340 Microwave Steffied99 at 10:14am 08.20.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1469
Adding lower Jib Cars on a Oceanis 351 Jeramy at 9:37am 08.20.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1672 Hi there, I recently purchased a 94 Oceanis 351, I have been enjoying it both for cruising with the
Selden Furling Mast Winch DayDreamer41 at 9:36am 08.20.18 Ask All Sailors 16/4100 We have the Selden furling mast which has a furling winch mount on the mast, now I have found that w
Kenyon mast sail slug slot decktosser at 9:13am 08.20.18 Smaller Boats 0/453 Mt boat is 2.5 hours away and I would like to order some new sail slugs for the main. Does anyone ou
Autohelm/Tillerpilot question... Jeff Gray at 8:01am 08.20.18 Smaller Boats 13/3188 Hi All, Having great fun with our new "to us" Hunter 260. Tried out the autohelm/tillerpilot that c
Tachometer stuck at 2500 AXEL at 6:45am 08.20.18 Ask All Sailors 2/550 It was working fine all day and then I noticed it's stuck at 2500, even with the engine off. I tried
Watchkeeping Requirements - VHF and Radar jviss at 5:57am 08.20.18 Ask All Sailors 13/978 In another thread there's discussion or debate regarding watchkeeping requirements. I think that th
A nice little milestone this weekend (1) tipsyravensailing at 5:51am 08.20.18 Ask All Sailors 15/936 Heya all we made it down to saugatuk and back in the pearson this weekend. 17kn winds when we start
Lets go over shrouds Sublime at 9:28pm 08.19.18 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1185 I installed new shrouds this season on my new to me catalina 25 (mast head rig) and so I've been spe
Benny 351 - adding jib cars Jeramy at 9:13pm 08.19.18 Ask All Sailors 0/284 Hi There I recently purchased a 94 oceanis 351, i have been enjoying it both for cruising with the
Cleaning old interior teak (1) Mark Maulden at 8:33pm 08.19.18 Ask All Sailors 1/348 This boat is knocking on 40 yrs old and the interior is still in great shape. However, there are ar

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The "Gambits" Kings Gambit at 10:50pm 08.18.24 I would be interested in your comments after seeing the movie.... I've finally seen the movie (min
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up servechilled at 9:31pm 08.18.24 Thanks y'all, I'll give it a try. Whoever installed the tank did in fact put it above waterline, and
I need help attaching my Outboard to my West Wight Potter (1) jssailem at 9:10pm 08.18.24
I have many questions about how to go about repairs, should I create a thread per question? ... jssailem at 8:21pm 08.18.24 Welcome to the SBO forums. A real relevant question. There are no set rules. Any questions about boa
The Sewing Machine Thread Ward H at 8:06pm 08.18.24 I agree with Dave, they look good.
Experience with the Pelagic Autopilot Tally Ho at 8:05pm 08.18.24
bad steering, need. help (3) Tally Ho at 7:53pm 08.18.24
bad steering, need. help Blitz at 7:33pm 08.18.24 cables wrap around quadrant on top of the rudder post typically, and there are eye bolts to adjust t
bad steering, need. help NCBrew at 7:01pm 08.18.24 the pull did not come off. it looks like the cable stretched. The cables move when I turn the wheel
Waste Cap vent? Dalliance at 6:58pm 08.18.24
Install Air condition in hunter 38 BigEasy at 6:55pm 08.18.24 here is something else I found on line that might be useful. @quadrille38, that information sh
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:45pm 08.18.24 I'm still curious about the fact that after the joker valve, there are 3 vertical feet of waste , i
Install Air condition in hunter 38 (1) quadrille38 at 6:34pm 08.18.24 That would be a huge advantage if ducting & wiring is already present; Beneteau was not so generous
Faucet replacement HELP jibes138 at 6:27pm 08.18.24 Can you cut off the water tubes/hoses to get access with a deep socket?
Faucet replacement HELP smokey73 at 6:27pm 08.18.24 I had a stock Catalina supplied/installed faucet. I made up a plywood piece to surround the base of
Unusual Oil Level Issue jibes138 at 6:17pm 08.18.24 This is conjecture but since the dipstick is sealed if a little pressure builds up in the tube from
I have many questions about how to go about repairs, should I create a thread per question? ... dlochner at 6:08pm 08.18.24 It is generally better to keep the thread focused. If you have several questions that are closely re
2004 Hunter 41 Refrigerator and Freezer Don S/V ILLusion at 5:50pm 08.18.24 Compressors are under the settee as I recall. Easy enough to access ports
I have many questions about how to go about repairs, should I create a thread per question? ... Don S/V ILLusion at 5:49pm 08.18.24 Ask anything you want however you want to ask.
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up dlochner at 5:40pm 08.18.24 If you pump long enough the fluid will go up the hose and then down to the tank. There may be a litt

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