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Hunter 33.5 folding propeller clearance experienc RichW9603 at 3:33pm 08.23.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/425 Hi all, I have been chatting with the Martec folks about the best size for a folding propeller for m
Engine Isolator LakeOntario270 at 3:19pm 08.23.16 Engines and Propulsion 0/498 I'm thinking about replacing the engine mounts on my 1996 Westerbeke 20B Two. I'm looking at generic
First post, interested in a Macgregor 26 ( I think ) Md80max at 2:50pm 08.23.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 60/4952 First forum I've found dedicated to the Macgregor 26. I have watched videos of, read information ab
What is this sailnewbie at 1:44pm 08.23.16 Ask All Sailors 5/447 I know it's part of a rudder system, I stripped down a junk Mac 224 and this is one of the many extr
Fuel Tank Replacement Paul and Judy at 1:07pm 08.23.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/970 Anyone have experience cutting out a bulkhead to get at a fuel tank? My 1993 Hunter 33.5 has sprung
Hairline cracks in gel coat. (2) Michael ray at 12:10pm 08.23.16 Ask All Sailors 19/7504 Hey guys, new to the site and seeking some very valuable knowledge. I have a few cracks in my gel co
Winchrite ABT Mikem at 11:05am 08.23.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1591 Does anybody have experience with the new and improved Winchrite ABT? My boat has about 1100sq ft o
Lost head pressure Celtic_Wind at 11:00am 08.23.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/542 We have a manual Raritan PHii which we recently rebuilt, after much cussing and a few scraped knuckl
Outboard lock. Karyon at 10:48am 08.23.16 Smaller Boats 30/2118 Question, What do most of you guys use for a lock on the outboard?
39 Hunter steel Motorsailer (2) COOLCHANGE33 at 9:02am 08.23.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/661 127191 Looking for information on where mfg built. of a 1980 steel 39' Motorsailer 13 tons. HIN GAZ0
Hunter356 2002 Regridge/freezer problems (6) star302 at 8:48am 08.23.16 Big Boats 9/836 Hi , We own a Hunter356 2002. Our freezer and refridgerator (two seperate spaces/compartments) hav
Rebuilding Simpson Lawrence Sprint Atlantic windlass on Hunter 410, Dijobi777 at 8:23am 08.23.16 Big Boats 5/1398 DIY or recommend a vendor Thanks
Template for racing swing keel design HillbillyWanderer at 7:04am 08.23.16 Catalina 22 4/3311 Hoping to finally get back to working on my boat again. Have had other projects that have been takin
Need Outboard Shift Extender (1) GGordonWoody at 6:48am 08.23.16 Smaller Boats 8/3904 Maneuvering our 8+ ft wide ship into our 10- ft slip means working the shifter quite a bit during do
Replacing floor timbers in H25 (7) Dennis Kitchen at 6:38am 08.23.16 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1138 I have progressed in my H25 rebuild to the point of setting the main bulkhead and mast compression p
Thinking of moving up! Bob S at 5:26am 08.23.16 Big Boats 55/11005 I have a question for the group. My wife, the admiral, has been having a rough time this season with
If you only listen to Peggie one time... Kermit at 4:44am 08.23.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/1630 Peggie Hall has been extolling the virtues of PureAyre for a while now. I finally* ordered a gallon*
Replacing my running rigging hook at 3:13am 08.23.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/671 I think I need to replace my running rigging. It still gets the job done, but is starting to get tha
V pulley & emery cloth Ken13559 at 12:43am 08.23.16 Engines and Propulsion 14/2489 I wish to run emery cloth/sandpaper on the V pulley slot face to remove any fine pitting that is cre
Aqualink 406 PLB gfrazzle at 10:09pm 08.22.16 Big Boats 1/353 Hello all, The batteries on this PLB are out of date. This model is no longer available but there ar

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What to do above the water line??? Project_Mayhem at 7:30am 04.24.23 nothing came off when I pressure washed on top Never pressure wash a boat. It damages or eliminate
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? kloudie1 at 7:26am 04.24.23 I'd sailed on a few long legs (30-400 miles) on a boat without autopilot so when I started to buy my
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? jviss at 7:05am 04.24.23 - ReLion LiFePO4 100ah batteries x 4 - Balmar MC-624 regulator - Balmar SG-200 Battery monitor with
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Davidasailor26 at 6:56am 04.24.23 But on my previous Catalina 30 I had a Raymarine wheelpilot, and--being interfaced with my GPS--it
Irwin 33.1 dLj at 6:55am 04.24.23 I see no one has answered. As I recall, the hull to deck joint was often a weak point. Otherwise,
Help!! Seaward 25 shore power Project_Mayhem at 6:54am 04.24.23 I'd unscrew the AC inlet connector from the outside of the boat to test for power using a multimeter
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? tfox2069 at 6:47am 04.24.23 - ReLion LiFePO4 100ah batteries x 4 - Balmar MC-624 regulator - Balmar SG-200 Battery monitor with
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? jviss at 6:29am 04.24.23 Bought a boat last fall with LIFePO4 (4 x ReLion 100ah batteries). PO upgraded the entire charging
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? tfox2069 at 6:27am 04.24.23 Bought a boat last fall with LIFePO4 (4 x ReLion 100ah batteries). PO upgraded the entire charging
Where are the sea cocks on my 1991 Hunter 28? rgranger at 6:25am 04.24.23 Bilge water has several common sources.. Condensation on the hull below the water line (is the air
What to do above the water line??? jssailem at 6:24am 04.24.23 Very sensible query. Regarding the keel. Living in NJ, I assume you take it out of the water every y
What to do above the water line??? Dil at 6:11am 04.24.23 down below I have rust at the heel joint and minor rust blisters all over the iron keel the rest of
Problems with early 310s BC Bernie at 5:51am 04.24.23 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/exhaust-elbow-room-and-cabinetry-alterations.181560
Progress report on the 26 O'day! artleyt115 at 5:45am 04.24.23 @artleyt115 If it's reasonably possible, I'd recommend getting your inboard running. It's a huge di
Problems with early 310s paulducham at 5:29am 04.24.23 Was there also an issue with the compression post being too short in the first year or two of produc
Problems with early 310s JRT at 5:23am 04.24.23 The standard engine is Universal for the 310, very few, hull #1, had a yanmar. We have 3 310s and a
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? jviss at 4:58am 04.24.23 The foot of our very large 150 Genoa comes down to deck level blocking the view ahead. Doing a bow
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Terry Cox at 4:53am 04.24.23 No: you're right, Alan. At least the older Raymarine wheel pilots beep when you reach the end of a
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Terry Cox at 4:46am 04.24.23 What's a bow sweep? The foot of our very large 150 Genoa comes down to deck level blocking the vie
Help!! Seaward 25 shore power Noodat Lady at 4:35am 04.24.23 Bob, does your bout have any AC plugs in the cabin? You might be able to trace your AC circuits th

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