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83 H34 Throttle Cable curiosity (1) datasailor2 at 9:37am 10.31.16 Mid-Size Boats 17/1823 My throttle cable has a clamp (see pic) installed that compresses the cable sheath just enough to al
2018 C-22 NATIONALS (1) CaptDon01 at 9:29am 10.31.16 Catalina 22 9/1246 OK C-22 Fleets, it's already time to start thinking about the 2018 C-22 Nationals which also include
Hunter 45 CC Off Shore Did It at 8:09am 10.31.16 Big Boats 33/9347 I have been contemplating taking my Hunter 45 CC off shore, the standar response I get from most of
Recommendations for Chartplotter/Combo System? SerenityTC at 8:06am 10.31.16 The Cherubini Hunters 7/696 Would be interested in hearing recommendations for a chartplotter for my H27. I have a budget of $2K
Planned projects for the Winter IH82BL8 at 8:00am 10.31.16 Mid-Size Boats 8/855 It looks like my list is shaping up. I'm trying to avoid the "WhileImAtIts" but we'll see how it go
Paint Color DayDreamer41 at 7:58am 10.31.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1601 We recently purchased a 2007 Hunter 41 DS very nice dark blue, the previous owner had a few scratche
New electric head needed gettinthere at 5:04am 10.31.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 14/1443 Jabsco sucks! The electric head had an issue and I bought a rebuild kit. The O ring that seals it a
Shower drains First 38S5 Nancy Williams at 2:00am 10.31.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/673 Just taken on Beneteau First 38S5 and trying to find which bilge the showers drain into. I think th
Jacklines for safety - where mounted? vizwhiz at 10:18pm 10.30.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 34/6662 Just wondering where you have your jacklines for safety harnesses mounted, how you run them on your
100 Percent Acrylic Bottom Paint Initial Test Results Seahorse24 at 9:30pm 10.30.16 Trailer Sailors 59/10160 We placed our project boat in the slip on September 5. Although the boat is on a boat lift, I left a
Question of balance Pecostx at 8:35pm 10.30.16 Catalina 22 7/1027 I am getting ready to lift my boat off the trailer. It is not the right trailer for a C22. It's a ta
Weekend Project Fail - (Oday 28 Mast base sinking?) (5) Euphoria2011 at 7:02pm 10.30.16 Bigger Boats 12/3539 Well this weekend's project didn't turn out like I had planned. I bought the spartite mast wedge/sea
Safe sea state? Jwhy at 5:27pm 10.30.16 Ask All Sailors 28/4253 I'm looking at coastal conditions and trying to picture how rough the water is from the predictions
Sad to say goodbye, but happy day Long Story at 2:43pm 10.30.16 Catalina 310 4/1082 Well there has been lots going on.. but it is official... We sold the C-310 to a very nice couple wh
Mice--how can they--impossible? Windtherapy at 12:46pm 10.30.16 Ask All Sailors 20/1126 So my 26' is on the trailer for the winter with obviously no lines out. Just sits there on the trai
Old boats (2) Karyon at 12:08pm 10.30.16 Ask All Sailors 106/12180 I always find it very heart breaking seeing boats like this or that are tied up in a marina and have
Coming to a time zone near you!!! Brian D at 11:49am 10.30.16 Sails Call Lounge 6/596 Be prepared! Mawahahahahahahahaha k4EUTMPuvHo
how are these rudder bearings serviced? (2) Marc3715 at 11:11am 10.30.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1897 Something in the rudder of my 1983 Hunter 34 squeals whenever I turn the wheel. The steering effort
That Darned Committee Boat. (1) Roadking Larry at 10:11am 10.30.16 Racing 9/1307 Last race of the season for our little club. It's been a good year, nobody got hurt and everyone had
Checking chainplates and dismasting question RichW9603 at 9:15am 10.30.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/3938 Hi all, Took my new (to me) 1989 Hunter 33.5 our yesterday, winds were 15 knots gusting just a litt

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1975 oday 22 (1) Timm R Oday25 at 12:57pm 10.10.23 220585
1975 oday 22 Timm R Oday25 at 12:54pm 10.10.23 From what I can see ,that is a shoal draft keel . The centerboard will be inside the keel . Could y
Universal M25 Diesel has "fuel system air leak" Ralph Johnstone at 12:48pm 10.10.23 from the factory tank>>pump>>Racor TO tank>>Racor>>pump Can't quite follow your flow diagram. Ca
Hunter 18.5 Topping Lift Setup? Need Help isaksp00 at 12:45pm 10.10.23 The photo of the boom confuses me. Is the taut line that runs up to the masthead the same line as th
Invest 93L capta at 12:12pm 10.10.23 Someone asked what indicated the end of the hurricane season in the Atlantic, and the formation of s
Just how big is British Columbia? Terry Cox at 12:07pm 10.10.23 Nice overlay display, John. Yes, been up there a number of times, however, just scratched the surfac
Remote shifting of outboard Project_Mayhem at 12:03pm 10.10.23 The remote throttle controls will also control forward, neutral and reverse. They appear to be somew
Fuel gauge Hunter 34 1985 Stu Jackson at 12:02pm 10.10.23 I know the skippers are trying to be helpful to your question. However, I urge you to learn your fu
Nicro Solar Vent Malfunction Project_Mayhem at 11:56am 10.10.23 When I got mine, I had to put it a 1/4" away from an incandescent light bulb before it would start s
Universal M25 Diesel has "fuel system air leak" Stu Jackson at 11:53am 10.10.23 Not doing that for year after year almost has to bring an issue. Won't matter what order the filter
P42 Watermaker Install Neffilicious at 11:33am 10.10.23 Jim_H42 - thank you. I put a bit of time measuring available space in different places while trying
Fuel gauge Hunter 34 1985 (2) Ralph Johnstone at 11:17am 10.10.23 220579 I could not find a photo showing all of the parts of the inspection hand hole but somewhere
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure pclarksurf at 11:16am 10.10.23 And a missed opportunity I might add-- @Gene Neill has clearly improved on the original design in a
Fuel gauge Hunter 34 1985 JoeWhite at 11:08am 10.10.23 If I may guess, this plate is close to 5" in diameter and bolts extend from the bottom and are faste
Fuel gauge Hunter 34 1985 Calif. Ted at 10:51am 10.10.23 It's a 6 bolt cover plate, standard now is 5 bolt, some cars used 6 bolt until the 1960's, there are
Invest 93L (1) JamesG161 at 10:50am 10.10.23 The Hurricane Hunters left from Kessler AFB near me and now checking it out. in a few days.
Fuel gauge Hunter 34 1985 (1) Phips at 10:24am 10.10.23 it is a plate mounted on top of the fuel tank
Precision 23 dock size Scubagirl62 at 10:24am 10.10.23 It does.
Fuel gauge Hunter 34 1985 Ralph Johnstone at 10:19am 10.10.23 Welcome to the site. Can you explain what a "seabuilt plate" is or provide a picture ? I don't get
WATERLOCK MUFFLER QUESTION Ralph Johnstone at 10:15am 10.10.23 Perhaps this weekend. We'll hold you to it.

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