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Lee Coller at 11:35pm 03.26.17
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About 8 years ago I purchased 2 130 watt solar panels from West Marine made by ICP Solar. I've jus
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We have a 1987 35 Hunter, and I am installing an additional AC power outlet. It is being branched o
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I am redoing the mast while it is down. They had the masthead light and the all around (anchor light
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I am pretty good with identifying boats even back into the 70s. At first I suspected an S2, but aft
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I turned on the fridge and can hear the motor running but after a half day of running its still not
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...generators to hook up to a 30-amp shore power cord to a boat? http://t.harborfreight.com/engines
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Friend bought a 1989 Hunter 27-2 fin/bulb keel and outboard engine. I am going to move it for him o
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This question is applicable to a handful of Hunters - 35 and 37 Legend boats... there may be others
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Reminder for the dates... May 4-7. Roche Harbor Marina, San Juan Island Points to note: If you have
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I have been replacing the cooling water hoses in my Hunter 34 (1985) Yanmar 3GMF. The last one I nee
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I want to replace the main halyard block on my early 80s Mac 22. It looks like a Harken 2644 is the
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yesterday in shutting off the engine the entire key/Westerbeke panel at the aft end of the cockpit o
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Hello Sirius boat owners! I saw that this thread is for 21/22 Sirius but just in case anyone has exp
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I am a potential future 1980 Hunter 33 owner. I am the skipper of a new Sea Scout ship here in Balt
Jim 5757 at 6:09am 03.26.17
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Has anyone had any success with coating the bronze stuffing box to prevent the green stuff?
Mark Maulden at 5:40pm 03.25.17
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a yr or so ago, i redesigned my fresh water and raw water circuits on my engine. I had a heat excha
Briggy G at 5:30pm 03.25.17
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How do you mount your Dinghy ? Do you have a davit ? Do you like it? If not a dingy, do you have ot
RussC at 4:48pm 03.25.17
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Universal 25. Any suggestions on things to keep an eye out for when doing this? Close through hull,
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Hello All! Any idea where I can get a control replacement ? Boat came without. No luck on eBay. Any

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1996 440 Oceanis Choke Cable Replacement
William Taylor at 6:34am 06.27.24
Definitely sounds like a cable replacement is in your future. Any chance a cable clamp (to add a l
1996 440 Oceanis Choke Cable Replacement
kappykaplan at 6:02am 06.27.24
The cable sleeve is moving with the cable which has begun to fray at the end point. Definitely sou
What are these screw things called
Captain Larry-DH at 6:00am 06.27.24
For a highly loaded application in a saltwater environment, aluminum would be a poor choice. Howeve
1996 440 Oceanis Choke Cable Replacement
William Taylor at 5:57am 06.27.24
A diesel will not have a choke cable, so I think you mean the fuel cutoff or "kill" cable. Yes it
1996 440 Oceanis Choke Cable Replacement
William Taylor at 5:56am 06.27.24
Been there, done that! :beer: Yes, the issue that I am having is that when the cable is pushed bac
What are these screw things called
dlochner at 5:55am 06.27.24
Seldon and other mast manufactures recommend, use, and sell monel rivets. Most beach cats, includin
1996 440 Oceanis Choke Cable Replacement
William Taylor at 5:53am 06.27.24
A diesel will not have a choke cable, so I think you mean the fuel cutoff or "kill" cable. Your co
What are these screw things called
thinwater at 5:41am 06.27.24
Seldon and other mast manufactures recommend, use, and sell monel rivets. Most beach cats, including
What are these screw things called
Joe at 5:13am 06.27.24
A decent pop rivet kit should be part of your boats tool kit. When I was active on my Nacra beach c
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing
Muttondressedaslamb at 4:34am 06.27.24
An accurate and reliable digital voltmeter is a useful tool. I'm not sure you'll find one that meet
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing
Muttondressedaslamb at 4:30am 06.27.24
No biggie if you can't start your engine to go back to your slip. That's how we all learned to sail
Mooring and bilge pump
kappykaplan at 3:43am 06.27.24
Mooring and bilge pump
Arrgh at 3:36am 06.27.24
What are these screw things called
dlochner at 3:17am 06.27.24
The boom is aluminum, use aluminum rivets not stainless steel. The SS rivets will corrode.
What are these screw things called
Captain Larry-DH at 1:47am 06.27.24
Thank you I know that I'm unsure how to unscrew it from the boom im not sure what I need to use Th
What are these screw things called
bearnance at 8:54pm 06.26.24
That is a clam cleat with a fair lead. He has one similar to it for sale at defender https://defen
What are these screw things called
rgranger at 8:50pm 06.26.24
That is a clam cleat with a fair lead. He has one similar to it for sale at defender https://defend
Mooring and bilge pump
Project_Mayhem at 8:47pm 06.26.24
All good info, except I'm not sure I would install a check valve on the bilge pump... For multiple
Small Boat to teach Grandchild
Project_Mayhem at 8:44pm 06.26.24
I got bored with the Sunfishes pretty quickly as a kid. It was too easy to reach their limit

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