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2005 Hunter 36 PHRF (2) Pura Vida WI at 3:04pm 02.11.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1667 We are filling out the paperwork to get a LMPHRF number for our 2005 Hunter 36. The boat is current
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How to splice 4 Conductor 18AWG Cable? SabreToothedEngineer at 11:39am 02.11.18 Ask All Sailors 30/3249 The cable from my masthead instruments is a 4 conductor (+ground) shielded cable, with tiny 18AWG wi
1984 Hunter 34 issue with interior floor frame Beth and Bill at 10:44am 02.11.18 Ask All Sailors 12/3330 Can someone please give advice on the blistering in the photo? It may have been caused by a blunt i
Engine won't start John R at 10:30am 02.11.18 Ask All Sailors 32/2934 I have a 1998 Catalina 36 with a Universal M35b engine. Here's the issue: About a week ago I too
Problem with Grunert Passagemaker AC450 Refrigerator BugOutBoat at 9:34am 02.11.18 Ask All Sailors 26/5241 Hello All, Hope someone has experienced this problem and may have some helpful debug guidance. P
Dreams Submerged kloudie1 at 8:41am 02.11.18 Ask All Sailors 80/7687 Feel sorry for these folks but they got out alive.. : http://www.tampabay.com/sold-everything-to-sai
Is Bristol Cushions inc still in business discovery at 7:43am 02.11.18 Big Boats 5/2285 The interior shades on my 2002 Passage 456 were made by Bristol Cushions inc any know if they are st
I Love to Eat Crab Claws - Here's Another Reason to Love them (1) Will Gilmore at 6:36am 02.11.18 Ask All Sailors 44/8583 I play around with designs for my ultimate cruising boat and so have been looking at rig options. Th
Looking for new outboard advice 4 stroke for a h23 drewsyntax at 7:05pm 02.10.18 Smaller Boats 32/2158 Hi All Its still very much winter here in the north east so dreaming about what else to do to the h2
Poptop lift ChileanJK at 5:41pm 02.10.18 Catalina 22 17/2828 I gather the parts to install a poptop lift, I have see instalation photos and I have a question, do
Mohawk product for 2002 passage 456 discovery at 5:07pm 02.10.18 Big Boats 3/722 anyone know the Mohawk products used on the 2002 model year of the passage 456 I have some water dam
Suspected leak at rub rail on 2002 passage 456 discovery at 4:59pm 02.10.18 Big Boats 5/952 looking for any secrets dealing with the white plastic rub rail with the stainless insert that is sc
How To Practice Sail trim Don Guillette at 4:27pm 02.10.18 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 33/5640 A short time ago I was talking to a Colorado friend, who's a Catalina 25 trailer sailor. I meet him
1989 Hunter Vision 32 Purchase Advise Chris87 at 8:46am 02.10.18 Ask All Sailors 12/2533 Hi all - Eight months later and I'm still looking for my first boat. I think I've found a keeper; ho
Window reseal swank at 9:35pm 02.09.18 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/842 I have a 1980 Catalina 30 that needs Windows resealed. The boat is in Mexico and I can't get a rese
3/8" lugs on 5/16" battery posts? marchem at 9:08pm 02.09.18 Musings With Maine Sail 5/11766
anchoring law... and liability MitchM at 4:41pm 02.09.18 Ask All Sailors 21/4189 there was a question about whether the first boat to anchor (#1) has a duty to warn
Radar Southpaw at 3:45pm 02.09.18 Ask All Sailors 3/509 Having trouble getting the radar to connect to my chart plotter through wifi. I have a Raymarine es
Batteries Plymouth Sailor at 1:31pm 02.09.18 Ask All Sailors 5/572 Battery wisdom appreciated: What type of marine battery should I buy for running lights, radio... n

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Experience with the Pelagic Autopilot FastOlson at 11:12am 08.18.24 The inventor of the Pelagic, is a regular contributor on the Ericson owners' site, his technical exp
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel FastOlson at 11:05am 08.18.24 I got very used to starting our original equipment M25XP, from when we bought out boat in '94, to wh
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel Stu Jackson at 10:19am 08.18.24 1. I would check the decompression lever as someone already suggested; 2. a glow plug solenoid real
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel Stu Jackson at 10:13am 08.18.24 either way, keep the glow plugs on while starting, starts up much quicker: Actually, it doesn't.
Merit 22 owners Jnovva at 9:31am 08.18.24 So glad that this group is active! I just sold my old Santana 21 and am negotiating with the owner o
Does 12v wiring deteriorate with heat or age ? JoeWhite at 9:15am 08.18.24 You are speaking of "signal wire", if signal is traveling through it and you are using a DC voltmete
Experience with the Pelagic Autopilot gouldx at 9:12am 08.18.24 I have the PA1 (Standard Pelagic Autopilot for Tiller Steered Vessels). It was installed by a previo
Do I have a stringer problem? dlochner at 9:08am 08.18.24 Great thoughts! Let us talk about the slacking rigging. When I am in strong wind and the boat is he
Do I have a stringer problem? JohnnyP at 8:40am 08.18.24 First of all, great pictures and explanation. Thank you! You know, these boats, and most contempo
Do I have a stringer problem? PaulK at 8:34am 08.18.24 The new pictures make it look like your floors were made of plywood that was 'glassed into the hull
Hunter 430 Plumbing Schematic JamesG161 at 8:21am 08.18.24 Note that my H430 the engine make hot water too, down load the owners manual here for the plumbing.
Does 12v wiring deteriorate with heat or age ? PaulK at 8:12am 08.18.24 Copper wiring can work just fine for decades. Put it on a boat and it may not last a week. Humidity
Does 12v wiring deteriorate with heat or age ? Rich Stidger at 8:06am 08.18.24 I am rather confused by your statements. You talk of 12v wiring, so I think that is low voltage wir
Does 12v wiring deteriorate with heat or age ? dlochner at 7:58am 08.18.24 It is not the voltage that causes heat, it is the amperage. Wire that has been exposed to salt wate
Hunter 430 Plumbing Schematic dlochner at 7:44am 08.18.24 Cold water goes in the bottom, hot comes out the top. Did you replace the check valve on the cold
Winter wet storage in Massachusetts North Shore dLj at 7:13am 08.18.24 Thanks for the replies and I completely hear you on the low probability of actually getting out ver
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel LakeOntario270 at 7:05am 08.18.24 Do a compression check to make sure the rebuild is still a ok.
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel jviss at 6:56am 08.18.24 1. I would check the decompression lever as someone already suggested; 2. a glow plug solenoid reall
New to me 216 - Cabin Seal - Deck Rot / Repair Crazy Dave Condon at 6:56am 08.18.24 My dealership was in Zebulon and name of it was American Marine & Sail Supply. I have one question
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

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