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H34 Sump Pump louistrotta at 1:10pm 08.11.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/869 The PO of my H34 removed the sump pump at some point. Does anyone have a picture of what was origina
mounting plate blunt at 10:38am 08.11.16 The Cherubini Hunters 3/456 can someone out there tell me the size of the mounting plate for the stern light that attaches to th
Stuffing Box Get Hot! roniszoro at 10:21am 08.11.16 Ask All Sailors 13/3116 I have just had my stuffing box hose replaced and the stuffing box repacked. The stuffing box drips
Outboard HP/Weight Plymouth Sailor at 10:00am 08.11.16 The Cherubini Hunters 16/1074 Can anyone comment on the limit of HP/weight I can place on my Hunter 1976 25? I'm finding more and
Wet Bilge? Jack at 9:23am 08.11.16 Ask All Sailors 32/3243 Hi all, I am curious about the long term effects of water in the bilge. So I thought I would post a
Need some help on checking fuel pickup for screen (1) Rick486 at 8:59am 08.11.16 Big Boats 8/660 Hi all: I would like to check my fuel pickups for screen on my 2007 44 DS. Enclosed is a picture of
Shurflo 4901-4202 pump firmware?? Skip Gundlach at 8:18am 08.11.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/443 Shurflo 4901-4202 pump firmware?? My 4gpm, 4-diaphragm, pump cycles for no apparent reason. The or
Autopilot compass location tshall at 7:18am 08.11.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/398 Hello, can't find my autopilot compass in any easy access compartments. Any suggestions on where to
Boat faster on Port Tack... braol at 7:06am 08.11.16 Ask All Sailors 26/2734 I have noticed this year that my boat is much faster on port tack...especially in lighter air. So t
Way faster on port tack braol at 6:55am 08.11.16 The Cherubini Hunters 0/483 I have noticed this year that my boat is much faster on port tack...especially in lighter air. So t
Genius of Fox Sports cb32863 at 6:38am 08.11.16 Ask All Sailors 21/1293 Yeah, this guy is a doing the sport no good at all. No, I do not think he is being "funny".... just
Seasonal cushion storage? Tim22 at 6:07am 08.11.16 Ask All Sailors 21/3043 This question is for all the northern sailors who haul their boats in the winter and spend the next
Recommended thread flynhi4u at 5:45am 08.11.16 Ask All Sailors 6/437 Our rudder is a kick up type and it uses a bungee cord sewn to a piece of 1/4" line that gets cleate
Bulkhead Repair georgefink at 5:42am 08.11.16 Catalina 30 4/871 Leaking shower caused damage to bulkhead under table seat. Damaged area approx. 18" wide by 12" high
Strainer gasket for Perko 493/500 one and the (1) Vann Cochran at 4:04am 08.11.16 Ask All Sailors 2/1236 126689 I recently purchased a Hunter 34 with a Yanmar 3gm30f engine. The Perko raw water strainer i
Drone Defense OR ..... (1) ggrizzard at 9:22pm 08.10.16 Ask All Sailors 21/1331 So I've been seeing posts about sailors being hassled by drones or noisy anchorage crashers or other
Main Halyard Stretching? Suncatcher at 8:40pm 08.10.16 Ask All Sailors 13/974 I recently purchased a 1994 Hunter 26. Shortly after I raise the main and the halyard appears tight,
Electrical Isolation of Propshaft/Prop Skoal at 7:57pm 08.10.16 Ask All Sailors 11/3374 I am rebuilding the propulsion system on my '77 Pearson 30 sailboat - basically replacing everything
Who is a good sail loft? hook at 7:36pm 08.10.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1142 My 1986 Mac 25 has the original sails. I just priced a main sail at Precision Sail. Their entry leve
Furling lines maraist at 2:11pm 08.10.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/606 Just sailed my newly purchased used 2011 26M for the first time. I previously owned a Hunter and a i

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Corroding galvanized shackle dLj at 9:22am 04.22.23 I don't believe that's the case. From Swagelock's website: I'm not understanding what you are sa
Corroding galvanized shackle danooxnard at 9:19am 04.22.23 Looking at the pictures, I think dLj explanation is the correct one. It looks like surface rust to
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue Ralph Johnstone at 9:17am 04.22.23 The issue is that this was represented as a Yanmar product. And the Yanmar part number is displayed
Anti seize on coupler set screws? skunther at 9:07am 04.22.23 Get a split coupling and coat it with an anti-corrosion spray. When trying to keep the shaft attac
Squeaky companionway cover (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:05am 04.22.23 Certainly quite different from my 1999 H-310 : er in the closed position. As mentioned, the cover
Anyone Grow Their Own Herbs Roland5048 at 9:05am 04.22.23 Now it's the busiest seafood port in North America, both in tonnage and dollars, and its mostly sca
Bottom paints fstbttms at 9:04am 04.22.23 Still, the West Marine chart says VC Offshore can go over VC-17, while the Interlux chart says it c
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity FastOlson at 9:00am 04.22.23 The flood slack that you refer to - is that at the beginning or the end of the flood tide cycle? O
Bottom paints Davidasailor26 at 9:00am 04.22.23 That's because the compatibility chart you provided refers to Interlux products only. The one I pos
Bottom paints fstbttms at 8:39am 04.22.23 So, for use in warm saltwater, the OP's stated intention, there are only 2 paints, one VC Offshore
Corroding galvanized shackle jviss at 8:35am 04.22.23 @dLj , also, found this: "In Short What Is The Difference Between Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel?
Bottom paints dlochner at 8:35am 04.22.23 The highlighted areas of that chart were from a previous use and I didn't realize they were there w
Wiring solar and ACR's (1) jviss at 8:34am 04.22.23 That is much more ambitious than I would do but sounds like a fun project for an Arduino :) XH-M609
Corroding galvanized shackle (1) skunther at 8:27am 04.22.23 It is an interesting observation by @Ralph Johnstone but I don't think that's the problem. I looked
Wiring solar and ACR's DArcy at 8:20am 04.22.23 I even had a plan for a DIN rail behind the DC panel with adjustable LVDs for various things - shed
Drinking water filter Captain Larry-DH at 8:19am 04.22.23 @Hello Below I haven't needed service. Yeah, maybe try another time or another way?
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue jviss at 8:15am 04.22.23 As I read it, he only priced a new starter and was looking for alternatives before buying. And he
Bottom paints fstbttms at 8:10am 04.22.23 I think you need to look at your chart again. You have not highlighted VC 17. Under existing paints
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue SailMaster at 8:08am 04.22.23 I have a really good starter / alternator shop in Jacksonville to use. I will have them do the rebui
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue dlochner at 8:07am 04.22.23 He's already done that. But the other steps make sense too, even now. Also, might replace the bru

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