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Muskrat Southportalden at 4:08am 03.31.17 Alden General Chat 3/1209 Well I finally got logged back on! For some reason my computer wouldn't log in to the old site. Of
Searching for an option thelma at 3:37am 03.31.17 Sails Call Lounge 0/22 Hi all, we are in the process of renovating living room. We have purchased a new sofa set. I also bo
H25 waterline stripe poll (1) DianaOfBurlington at 7:17pm 03.30.17 The Cherubini Hunters 5/828 Hello, all. Before I jump off the dock and commit to painting this boat's waterline stripe, I wonde
H37C Starboard Cockpit Locker -- does it drain to bilge? sailnc at 6:54pm 03.30.17 The Cherubini Hunters 8/699 Subject line pretty much says it all... I'm referring to the deep locker that appears to extend near
B361 odor under drop-in head fiberglass surround jrundall at 6:29pm 03.30.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/1496 A previous owner had an issue with an accidental discharge of the holding tank on our B361. There r
how to remove hatch jack silver at 6:11pm 03.30.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1569 I have a 2004 Hunter 466. One of my forward hatches (20x20) broke; i bought a replacement unit. I
Oh come on! Captmayhem at 2:17pm 03.30.17 Ask An Oday Owner 2/630 So when we buttoned up "no hurry" last year, I put a new tarp on, all tied down and ready for winter
Windows in cockpit - paint? (1) dploy at 2:00pm 03.30.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/293 I have to curved windows along the gangway that peer down (see pic). The silverish outline is scratc
Choosing a stove jhogle at 12:06pm 03.30.17 Catalina 22 54/10499 I am looking to purchase an alcohol stove for my boat. I have decided on alcohol, as I don't want to
Si-tex Navy gear???? deltaten at 8:38am 03.30.17 Ask All Sailors 2/354 Recently saw this outfit available at retail. I've never heard of them before, so have no comparativ
Long Island Kermit at 6:58am 03.30.17 Sails Call Lounge 30/1373 I think I'll fly to Long Island today for a wedding tomorrow. Back to God's Country Sunday. Sorta od
Pro Pulse Battery De-Sulphation & Maintenance Device LeslieTroyer at 6:51am 03.30.17 Pacific North West Cruisers 9/2073 I got my Sterling Charger last night - (Thanks for the great deal) - included was a Sterling catalog
Fusing question LeslieTroyer at 6:45am 03.30.17 Musings With Maine Sail 9/1441 when I was picking up info on wiring two axioms stuck with me 1) fuse early fuse often 2) start at p
Suggestions for H34 Genoa size PGIJon at 6:32am 03.30.17 Big Boats 20/1362 Hi All... after the tornado and having to replace the furler, BTW, I'm going with the Hood Seafurl 5
Rudder fill Pura Vida WI at 2:55am 03.30.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/628 Using the advise of our pre-sale surveyor I drilled two small holes in the bottom of the rudder on o
Catalina 30 (1986), Universal 25 Engine shut off cable length/replacement? Steve Jefferies at 9:11pm 03.29.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/733 Cable to shut off on solenoid is stuck. Want to replace but not sure what length new cable to purcha
My other hobby... Brian D at 9:06pm 03.29.17 Sails Call Lounge 18/1074 As some here may know, I like to play guitar. I also like writing my own tunes. Every once in awhile
Hunter 34 interior stain for early models 83-87 & others of this vintage Capt Robbie at 7:15pm 03.29.17 Big Boats 10/2542 I recently had to repair a section of interior trim on my h34 in the head. One of the wood bulkhead
Play in rudder on 1995 351 Oceanis Beneteau billk53 at 5:55pm 03.29.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2413 Has anyone dropped the rudder on a 351 Beneteau to fix play in shaft
1984 H34 compression post again (1) louistrotta at 5:40pm 03.29.17 Big Boats 3/893 I am sure everyone knows about the Compression post problem on some Hunters where the wires went dow

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Catalina 320 electrical issue Stu Jackson at 12:13pm 11.13.23 Ted, you should do some reading on boat electrical systems and basic loads and currents. When a bre
H450 Grunert fridge/freezer JamesG161 at 12:01pm 11.13.23 Mine pulls about 85a when running Not good flow on sea water side ! ______ Clean your water side
H49 Selden Furling Mast Base Plate replacement (7) CliveCollett at 11:44am 11.13.23 So as a follow up. Once the mast was removed the 4 Phillips set screws (one in each corner) needed t
Sail loft Annapolis rgranger at 11:25am 11.13.23 I had a very good experience with Bacon Sails https://baconsails.com
Catalina 320 electrical issue LloydB at 10:59am 11.13.23 Even small heaters use more current during startup mode (begin heating) than during running. When th
H450 Grunert fridge/freezer cagreen75 at 10:15am 11.13.23 We acquired a portable fridge/freezer (a freebee, Alpicool brand) that I thought would be an energy
hunter hull # cagreen75 at 10:01am 11.13.23 You could drag a line under the keel, pull it tight, and mark where the line meets the deck. Then pu
Wood stains & sealers BigEasy at 9:34am 11.13.23 I am a fan of the Cetol products for outside wood. It is the only thing that lasts for more than on
Where to look for a raw water leak. jssailem at 9:18am 11.13.23 A cracked exhaust hose could be your leak source. We could play guess the solution or you could take
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed jon hansen at 9:02am 11.13.23
FAREWELL Skippers Good Vibes at 8:49am 11.13.23 I'm off to other adventures. Sold the boat to a really great couple who LOVED the boat and will have
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD rgranger at 8:06am 11.13.23 We're not allowed to use a macerator in the Great Lakes area. I removed mine when I had an issue wi
Winterize without antifreeze? dmax at 8:04am 11.13.23 My muffler has a drain that works quite well - I don't do it but I feel confident I could winterize
Where to look for a raw water leak. Don S/V ILLusion at 7:39am 11.13.23 I give up!
Replacing/Upgrading the Manual head to Electric. Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:20am 11.13.23 I'd bet it will fit....Its pedestal footprint is only 12" deep and 8.5" wide...the bowl is only 18 d
Where to look for a raw water leak. Howard Miller at 6:59am 11.13.23 So, the exhaust hose in the aft lazzerette is totally cracked and I am betting that needs replaced e
Where to look for a raw water leak. Don S/V ILLusion at 6:47am 11.13.23 The leak is coming from the raw water system downstream of the impeller. That could be anywhere f
Add heat-sink cooling fins to alternator? (1) Garbonzo at 6:39am 11.13.23 to get back sort of the original thread. Ample aka David Smead, did 2 books in 1995 and 1998, Pics
Add heat-sink cooling fins to alternator? (2) mermike at 6:32am 11.13.23 Great info, Hayden. Now I've got another project on my list. Refering waaaay back to your original
Battery advice for new-to-us Hunter 36...and why did these huge Northstar AGMs die so soon? flightlead404 at 6:31am 11.13.23

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