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Sigma Diesel Marine Generator Nodak7 at 10:56am 03.29.17 Big Boats 3/590 I was at the Miami Boat Show and found a both there that was selling Sigma Powers Inc. Marine Diesel
Halyard rope sizes zached1 at 10:18am 03.29.17 The Cherubini Hunters 5/830 I am going to change out my halyards. After reading what Ed posted sometime ago, I would like to go
Will this head sail work on my Hunter 30? TheIrishman at 8:08am 03.29.17 Ask All Sailors 6/765 Noob here. Had a nasty tear in in our furling 135 genoa. Had it repaired, but it needs to go. Found
You know it's spring when... Ned Ludd at 7:55am 03.29.17 Ask All Sailors 48/2150 You take acetone into the shower to get epoxy out of your hair.
Knife lehighsail at 5:49am 03.29.17 Ask All Sailors 74/4669 Just was reading an article from Active Captain about lobster pots and the problem with the lines an
Preparation for bottom paint Douginmd at 5:43am 03.29.17 Reliance 4/17864 I have finished the sanding of my O'day's bottom and wondered what you all recommend prior to re-pai
Anchor Watch Software Nodak7 at 2:45am 03.29.17 Big Boats 52/3631 Just curious if anyone has any thoughts regarding what they use for Anchor watch software? I primari
Anchoring Issue Strategies Nodak7 at 2:31am 03.29.17 Big Boats 21/1032 Ok I am certain that this has been covered previously but I will ask again. I have been fortunate an
Repairing reefing system on Vision 32 Thad at 11:47pm 03.28.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1965 I recently purchased a 1990 Hunter Vision 32. The owner removed a reef during sea trial and wasn't s
Another Leaking Pump .... rardiH36 at 8:43pm 03.28.17 The Cherubini Hunters 11/907 The repair to my 2QM20 engine integral anti-freeze coolant pump leak that I queried the forum about
1989 Pearson 27 steering pedestal disconnected from rudder josephporcelli at 6:04pm 03.28.17 Pearson 7/1339 Hi folks, I just picked up a 1989 Pearson 27. Two weeks ago before we sailed the vessel home, a won
Salt water foot pump Slipin Away at 2:41pm 03.28.17 Big Boats 2/672 Has anyone installed a salt water foot pump for the galley sink on a Hunter 45cc?
H31 cabin sole finish Reg M at 5:22am 03.28.17 Mid-Size Boats 6/690 Does anyone know what Hunter used as a finish on the H31 cabin sole? I am planning to replace just t
Catalina Yachts group Change- 315 joining the 310 Alansails at 4:57am 03.28.17 Catalina 310 2/765 Catalina Yachts has made a decision to add the Catalina 315 to the 310 IA, This has been an ongoing
Finally put something back: (1) pclarksurf at 8:31pm 03.27.17 Catalina 22 13/709 134727 ok it's only a test fit of the trim but I got a decent pic of the namesake on board. And she
Alden 44 (1) BerkeleyChris at 7:45pm 03.27.17 Alden General Chat 21/15754 This is my 1978 Alden 44, Puffin, anchored off Tiburon Ca. Are there any Alden 44 sailors lurking
Consignment shops gettinthere at 7:13pm 03.27.17 Parts Search 7/2488 Marine Connection Liquidators, Ft Pierce Fl; 772-465-646 http://www.marconlq.biz Quality Marine Sur
Vetus Airvent Revisited (2) Dan_Y at 6:18pm 03.27.17 Engines and Propulsion 0/441 The Yanmar 3YM30 in our h36 has a Vetus AIRVENT H as the siphon break. Vetus says the H version alwa
Spinnaker setup for daysailer Black jack at 5:58pm 03.27.17 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1597 Does anybody have any pictures of their o'day daysailer 17' spinnaker setup? I have no idea how the
Troubleshooting Honda BF15 AWalker at 4:41pm 03.27.17 Ask All Sailors 26/7692 I have a Honda BF15 that I ran last about 2 years ago. I tried to start it yesterday but there is no

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Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem (5) Rich Stidger at 9:39am 05.23.23 I humbly award @Ralph Johnstone the esteemed title of Wizard Extraordinaire. His diagnosis of a bad
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition jon hansen at 9:33am 05.23.23 https://www.xylem.com/siteassets/brand/rule/resources/manual/rule-360-2000-standard-bilge-iom.pdf p
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition Kings Gambit at 9:32am 05.23.23 The bilge pump isn't going to save the boat, it's only going to delay the sinking. It might if the
Cockpit drain not draining Benny17441 at 9:18am 05.23.23 I don't think a shop vac would do it, if the hose did not. Perhaps using an air compressor while u
H-466 Rudder post not centered in lower bushing JamesG161 at 9:12am 05.23.23 The Lower Rudder Bushing should not be Fixed in place. site. ________ checking the play (measurin
broken Luff Extrusion on Cat 22 Joe at 9:09am 05.23.23 ..... Some dealers are offering the FF4 ( for 25-30" boats). Any issues with installing a larger fl
Cockpit drain not draining Joe at 9:05am 05.23.23 Remove the pipe, clean the fittings and pipe. If there's a check valve in the line, blowing it from
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work? Roland5048 at 9:01am 05.23.23 I have a '77 h30. The table setup should be the same. There is, or should be, a leg that drops dow
SSB Newbie Question Don S/V ILLusion at 8:53am 05.23.23
Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak Rick D at 8:47am 05.23.23 FWIW, I have replaced 3 water heaters (Seaward) in 40 years. In each case, the failure was at the he
Port light surround Hunter Legend 45 Rodsails at 8:44am 05.23.23 Or Fly's not welcome here.
H-466 Rudder post not centered in lower bushing (3) rebelh2o at 8:28am 05.23.23 Hoping to piggyback on this posting to to get some info on my rudder assembly. I have a 2001 Hunter
New Fuel Sending Unit Rich Stidger at 8:19am 05.23.23 Rather than a solid gasket, I have found Permatex the only sealant that sticks to poly like :poop:
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work? Ralph Johnstone at 8:16am 05.23.23 If you posted a picture, we'd know far better what you were talking about. Only one or two people
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition jviss at 8:14am 05.23.23 the OP's question about when his boat begins to "flood" ! well, it's going to sink Yes, probably s
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition jviss at 8:13am 05.23.23 Side note, we have what I think is a Tartan 38 at our marina. It's a fine looking boat! It almost
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition Ralph Johnstone at 8:08am 05.23.23 Rule 1500 gph pump. manual, page 4, "danger" paragraph. did you read that paragraph? I take it yo
Plans for hurricane season 2023? Don S/V ILLusion at 7:58am 05.23.23 1. Review to confirm insurance is current. 2. head down to the dock to joke with everyone else over
Plans for hurricane season 2023? LydieBP at 7:48am 05.23.23 Okay, no worries. This is a conversation among local concerned sailors regarding hurricane plans fo
Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak jonelli at 7:48am 05.23.23 @Stu Jackson - Question... I won't be at my boat anytime soon, and knowing that I've had the boat fo

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