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Sanitation hose length hunter 41 Tucker67 at 9:31am 08.15.18 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 20/2230 hi all I am looking for anyone who knows the sanitation hose lengths for a hunter 41. The manual g
Tohatsu 5hp propane outboard? rpludwig at 7:17am 08.15.18 Catalina 22 39/17560 I see discussions going on regarding propane tank sizes/storage issues, etc. Aside from that, looki
Hunter 26 ( what was mounted here) (2) jbreland at 4:44am 08.15.18 Smaller Boats 5/819 On my hunter 26 on the port side (where the rope clutches) would normally go, these bracket remnants
Upgradng cabin top winch to electric- more economically! eianm at 8:22pm 08.14.18 Big Boats 20/4855 On my passage 42 I have always lusted after an electric upgrade for my main cabin top winch. At a r
Propane tanks that fit the c22 New Design Fuel Locker ObiQuiet at 6:19pm 08.14.18 Catalina 22 23/4123 In considering outboards, I like the idea of the Tohatsu propane, but I really want to find a way to
Need Help Identifing A Boat (1) BrianRobin at 5:58pm 08.14.18 Ask All Sailors 15/1072 Hi Folk, My wife spotted this on our trip last week, wish now I had looked a little closer, any Idea
how flat do you sail your hunter ? Valerio at 5:04pm 08.14.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 55/4502 My H41 has wings so at 45 degree is when the wing is at is max deep, but also the keel is so angled
Help Identifing a Boat (1) BrianRobin at 4:05pm 08.14.18 Big Boats 4/76 Hi Folk, My wife spotted this on our trip last week, wish now I had looked a little closer, any Idea
RE-stepping mast on N28 (10) MitchK at 2:26pm 08.14.18 Newport 4/1553 All, been awhile. Lots of things going on, so not much boat work. Finally finished re-wiring, re-she
Hunter 410, Mainsail Outhaul Car jsmac at 12:52pm 08.14.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/893 Hello, I have a 1998 410 with in-mast furled mainsail. This rig uses an outhaul car mounted to a tr
Hunter 15 Wanted captainpoppy at 11:58am 08.14.18 Day Sailers 0/560 If anyone knows of an available Hunter 15, ACP preferred over FRP, please let me know. Text to 901-5
Leroy Somer windlass MBT11141S SVMusic at 11:33am 08.14.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/754 We have a 2000 Beneteau and it has the original windlass made by Leroy Somer. After taking the moto
Lewmar Binnacle guard - 2008 Hunter 36 (4) gigasloop at 11:17am 08.14.18 Big Boats 2/917 I have a 2008 Hunter 36 with a Lewmar pedestal and guard. The pedestal guard has detached at the co
How to re-install a keel rustyw007 at 10:41am 08.14.18 Catalina 22 14/3148 Hi everyone, I did a quick search but didn't come up with much. Does anyone have any lessons learne
Roller furling Kplakes at 10:14am 08.14.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/459 I have a 1982 27 Cherubini it has roller furling. Was that standard for Hunter boats from the factor
Rescued 1978 Hunter 25' Sailboat- Seeking Advice on Restoring and Creative Uses (8) Boathouse Bunkie at 10:13am 08.14.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/885 Hello! We rescued this 40 year old beauty from the wrecking ball and hope to bring her back to life
Made it out to lake michigan, twice, this weekend (5) tipsyravensailing at 8:31am 08.14.18 Ask All Sailors 28/2151 Heya all! Made it out to lake mich this weekend and had a blast. i learned some things about the b
Whitby 55' Ketch (cross post) Franklin at 6:21am 08.14.18 Ask All Sailors 0/397 Posted this on a cruising forum but no responses so I thought I would try here. Anybody here sail o
Paint or gel coat? john6206 at 5:30am 08.14.18 Trailer Sailors 7/2781 Hi All - I have a feeling this topic has been covered, but I couldn't find anything by doing a sea
The 2018 Alden Rendezvous at Mystic Seaport Museum (10) TomY at 4:23am 08.14.18 Alden General Chat 4/3070 was a resounding success! Museum is a fascinating facility (we know, having been there). Coming by

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Winter wet storage in Massachusetts North Shore Walsh0575 at 6:53am 08.18.24 Thanks for the replies and I completely hear you on the low probability of actually getting out very
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel dmax at 6:27am 08.18.24 This is not true for Catalinas. I thought my Cat 30 was wired that way but it's been a while so m
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel Tally Ho at 5:56am 08.18.24 Something seems amiss if 2) group 27 batteries in a bank fails to start the engine after being saile
Beneteau Propeller Tally Ho at 5:46am 08.18.24 I would consider a MaxProp feathering prop. Excellent reverse thrust, decent forward thrust and a s
Very hard to turn wheel steering on a 1987 Pearson 27 Bungelow Bill at 5:35am 08.18.24 My P27 is equipped an outboard rudder controlled with a standard Edson wheel assembly which drives
Lake St Clair on a Friday john6206 at 5:07am 08.18.24
Navigational Buoys Used as Racing Marks sailme88 at 4:47am 08.18.24 I've written and backspaced, written and totally deleted several responses... Best is can say is
Navigational Buoys Used as Racing Marks (1) Captain Larry-DH at 3:42am 08.18.24 This is one of the strangest "complaints" I've ever read on a boating forum. Dave's right. They w
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up dlochner at 2:50am 08.18.24 There isn't a way of fully clearing the pump, old towels in the work area helps. The calcium build
Navigational Buoys Used as Racing Marks danstanford at 2:37am 08.18.24 I am pretty sure we all can imagine the stress imposed by this situation and can then empathize with
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up SoSound at 11:13pm 08.17.24
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up servechilled at 11:00pm 08.17.24 The last time that I replaced my Jabsco joker valve, I removed the top of the hand pump Nice sugge
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up servechilled at 10:54pm 08.17.24 You didn't mention how much calcium build up you have in your house. I would say everything had fr
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up servechilled at 10:51pm 08.17.24 Doesn't flushing in dry mode help clear the pipe? It doesn't, or at least didn't. Now with a calci
Preferred helm wheel cover? SoSound at 10:48pm 08.17.24 Try it. A covered wheel is also much warmer when it is cool. :plus: One of the tips that I give my
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up SoSound at 10:37pm 08.17.24 The last time that I replaced my Jabsco joker valve, I removed the top of the hand pump and then use
I am looking at a 1985 Sabre 32. I want to know if a Windless installation is possible? (1) jssailem at 10:34pm 08.17.24 Welcome to the SBO Forum. With the number of years boating experience here, if you provide images of
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up capta at 10:32pm 08.17.24 You didn't mention how much calcium build up you have in your hose. When I was changing out all the
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel (1) jssailem at 10:21pm 08.17.24 @Davidasailor26 identified some excellent advice regarding your issues. Regarding battery types (A
I am looking at a 1985 Sabre 32. I want to know if a Windless installation is possible? garymalmgren at 9:20pm 08.17.24 That is a pretty neat windlass installation , Greg. BUT the tool drawer is a killer. No rattles. g

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