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How to identify Lewmar pedestal model (H33) Maurice Doran at 12:07pm 03.18.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/194 I own a 2005 Hunter 33 with the Lewmar pedestal and I am trying to identify the model of the pedesta
321 Rudder Play - Parts (1) dmdiehl64 at 9:03am 03.18.24 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/347 Hello, We have enough rudder play on our '98 321 to warrant dropping it. I believe what I will find
Lewmar winch #40 BTC1984 at 6:01pm 03.17.24 Mid-Size Boats 2/175 I plan to replace my winches on my cat 27 with 2 self tailing Lewmar #40 winches. Looks like there
Hull damage mac twenty five 1954 willys at 4:24pm 03.17.24 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/491 I bought a Mac 25 yesterday.Didn't realize it had structural hull damage, Is super lightweight Boat
Swim ladder rebuild kit ? spadaforaj at 3:55pm 03.17.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/173 2004 Hunter 41 swimming ladder won;t side up and down easily - I suspect there are gaskets or somet
Hunter 466 Bow Thruster Installation ultrasaur at 4:51am 03.17.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/180 Hi All, I am considering installing a Vetus 125 bow thruster in our Hunter 466. The guy that runs o
My last boat - probably higgs at 9:32pm 03.16.24 Ask All Sailors 26/659 I turn 75 this coming summer. I sold my 34 pictured in my avatar. She carried me many a mile over
Keel and Rudder Repairs C27 (3) capt.canuck at 7:24pm 03.16.24 Mid-Size Boats 5/194 New project boat, the two issues that need my immediate attention are the rudder and keel. The leadi
DIY Bimini Mount Genoa Track Car (4) Not Too Shabby at 6:03pm 03.16.24 Catalina 22 8/412 In my case, the D stands for Design because I have a neighbor who is very handy with metalwork and h
Water Line redlegmsg66 at 3:49pm 03.16.24 Ask All Sailors 10/305 Replacing / rebuilding fresh water system. What type of pipe / hose / tubing for the water lines? H
Inspecting a Catalina 30 for purchase kerryedwards at 12:02pm 03.16.24 Catalina 30 4/241 I'm going to look at the boat next week. It's a MKII 1992. Standard rig. Wing keel. Can anyone t
DIY dodger chp at 10:50am 03.16.24 Ask All Sailors 1/390
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 (1) JohnBisMe at 9:48am 03.16.24 Ask All Sailors 31/699 Hello! I am in the process of refitting a Mirage 5.5 to turn it from basically a bare fiberglass hu
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? BAD ORCA at 9:39am 03.16.24 SSB and Ham Operators 18/629 I'd like to dive into the SSB/HAM radio world. I'd like to add one or the other to my sailboat even
Hull color ronshara1 at 6:37am 03.16.24 Ask All Sailors 16/384 Hi there, I recently purchased a 1975 san juan 26 that needs a little gel coat repair on the hull. D
Magnets (1) Crazy Dave Condon at 2:23am 03.16.24 Mid-Size Boats 0/381 223522 @Scott T-Bird @dlochner @jssailem @Dave I used this to retrieve steel tools that I dropped
Electrical problem with new fan and tank monitor: Ted10028 at 7:24pm 03.15.24 Ask All Sailors 20/366 Recently installed a new fan and tank level monitor wired directly to one of two batteries for powe
Hunter Legend for Sale? DoctorShredd at 4:46pm 03.15.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/595 Hi all, I've been doing my research, consulting with seasoned cruising/racing sailors and poking aro
Considering a new Catalina 315 IAhawks at 3:54pm 03.15.24 Mid-Size Boats 15/487 I have sailed a Catalina 387 for over 20 years. Sold my boat last Fall and am now considering a new
Your feedback on AIS would be greatly appreciated bartvast at 2:49pm 03.15.24 Ask All Sailors 14/293 Fellow sailors ' boaters, I am on a mission to develop a new type of marine class B AIS transponder

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Stern anchoring jssailem at 9:03pm 04.20.24 It is a regular condition when an anchor is set that the boat sits down wind, down current. A secon
Yanmar Diesel cooling blockage at street nipple to exhaust (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:25pm 04.20.24 I take it when you say "street nipple" you are referring to a "close nipple" ? ad (FPT) on the oth
Yanmar Diesel cooling blockage at street nipple to exhaust dLj at 7:54pm 04.20.24 There is a stainless replacement as an aftermarket, but I don't recall the link.... dj
New Electronics - Is this about right? (3) rpwillia at 7:45pm 04.20.24 Just thought I would post an update. With our schedules we have only had a couple of times to work o
Large Frame alternator in M25XP Hayden Watson at 7:01pm 04.20.24 Their web site lists a Marysville address which would be far closer to me than Lynnwood. I do not r
Anyone installed a Balmar Serpentine belt kit on their Universal M25? Hayden Watson at 6:58pm 04.20.24
Stern anchoring thinwater at 4:10pm 04.20.24 Sorry if this is a dumb question but does a stern anchor typically have to have the same scope as t
Water in Bilge of Oday 23 G Newboat at 3:51pm 04.20.24 Thankfully (?) I was confused. After a week of dry weather, I haven't taken in an appreciable amount
Lifting strap blocking kbgunn at 3:50pm 04.20.24 I've owned a 2005 Hunter 38 and a 2005 Hunter 33. Both manuals say to use these blocks. I've never h
Secondary Fuel Filter Mistake - M25-XPB diesel Monheganlover at 3:41pm 04.20.24 Thanks Tom! However, if I had read the manual a bit more closely, I would have known not to prefill
Adding a mid-ship cleat to a H260 Chuck C. at 3:21pm 04.20.24 Not a bad idea, for $40 I'll give it a try, Thanks! I'll put it as low as possible an hope it doesn
Does Anyone Use An Underwater Inspection Camera? dlochner at 3:10pm 04.20.24 I have an endoscope and it has its uses. At home too. DIY Colonoscopies? :biggrin:
Large Frame alternator in M25XP dlochner at 3:09pm 04.20.24 Balmar is now owned by Dometic. A machine shop should be able to remedy the problem.
Large Frame alternator in M25XP jssailem at 2:16pm 04.20.24 Balmar was a part of PYI. PYI is headquartered in Lynwood. Balmar was bought by CDI electronics a f
Anyone installed a Balmar Serpentine belt kit on their Universal M25? jssailem at 2:09pm 04.20.24
pour 1/16th inch of resin to firm up H260 wood flooring? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:00pm 04.20.24 The floor pan is one solid piece which is recessed for a teak and holly sole or floor. The sole was
Secondary Fuel Filter Mistake - M25-XPB diesel Tom J at 1:58pm 04.20.24 Thanks to everyone for the wisdom. I still feel like an idiot but I guess God watches over fools so
Universal M25 front V-belt pulley. Hayden Watson at 12:56pm 04.20.24 I am trying to find out if my pulley is the typical size. If it is not, then I am probably going to
Universal M25 front V-belt pulley. Rich Stidger at 12:37pm 04.20.24 That's a good thought @Hayden Watson, strange things can happen. Also, before you drive yourself cra
Does Anyone Use An Underwater Inspection Camera? thinwater at 12:30pm 04.20.24 I have an endoscope and it has its uses. At home too. Underwater cameras are pretty much useless on

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