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1984 H31 Water tank top repair (3) Reg M at 5:48pm 09.10.16 Mid-Size Boats 24/3007 127980 Just started another project on my new to me H31. Somehow during one of the PO's tenur the to
DIY Lifelines replacement? Zephyr-Jeffer at 4:51pm 09.10.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2197 Anyone replaced the lifelines on their boat? What to look for in a kit?
How stupid could I possibly be? Brian D at 3:36pm 09.10.16 Sails Call Lounge 25/2271 Well, glad this wasn't on my boat, but stupid is what stupid did. Thursday (9/8) my car tells me to
What constitutes an anchorage...and can I anchor elsewhere ? (2) Tally Ho at 2:35pm 09.10.16 Ask All Sailors 27/7754 I am primarily a day- sailor, but once a year I head out over the Labor Day weekend for an over-nigh
Excessive zinc relacement (1) FriscoRon at 1:18pm 09.10.16 Ask All Sailors 32/2585 Hi all, I bought a 1999 Hunter 376 sailboat in February 2016. I'm a new boater. My Marina is in the
Additional Mast Lighting Added (1) Seahorse24 at 10:54am 09.10.16 Trailer Sailors 7/3158 My son wanted to add Mast lights at the top of the mast. There was one existing mast light about hal
Ev 100 autopilot installation on macgregor26m maraist at 10:17am 09.10.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/856 I have completed the installation and am now in the calibration part and can't seem to get the rudde
Sailboat Instruments EJWash at 10:00am 09.10.16 Ask All Sailors 29/2466 At present, my 1989 Catalina 30 is equipped with a Signet SL80 (speed, depth, and temperature) and a
Help finding older Ray Marine rail mount GPS sensor rfrye1 at 9:18am 09.10.16 Ask All Sailors 4/707 The mushroom shaped dome the screws onto the rail mount on my '98 Hunter finally cracked. It's an ol
Reinforce Hunter 25.5 Engine Mount Dutchman at 8:15am 09.10.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/586 New Hunter 25.5 owner here with a questions. Currently have an 80+lb 8hp Merc on the transom with
Yanmar 3GMF starting hard Charlie98117 at 8:13am 09.10.16 Ask All Sailors 13/1395 I have a 3GMF that is beginning to have some issues when starting when it is cold. Previously I wou
Beneteau sign removal (1) Rob Spicer at 1:45am 09.10.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1475 Beneteau 423 , I would like to replacing the grey stickers on the side of our cabin top but haven't
Is the party over? RussC at 8:44pm 09.09.16 Ask All Sailors 41/2331 Jennifer and I took a drive today just to get out on a nice sunny day. decided to go up to Howard Pr
Compass replacement H-280 matts997 at 7:07pm 09.09.16 Mid-Size Boats 5/1259 My old Aquameter bulkhead compass finally bit the dust, began leaking and it can't be repaired. I'm
Climb the mast? SeanTX at 6:19pm 09.09.16 Mid-Size Boats 9/1251 Looks like somebody has to and probably me. This is on my 84 Hunter 25.5. Thinking about doing it ri
Looking for a used jib 115% for my hunter 29.5 luisjames at 6:12pm 09.09.16 Mid-Size Boats 5/843 The Newton Storm broke in piesces my jib please advice on a used or or directions to find one
Hunter 380 rigging issue TheTY at 5:33pm 09.09.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/502 I have a Hunter 380 and according to the manual the diamonds are to be located behind the intermedia
velocitek speedpuck fred1diver at 4:08pm 09.09.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1172 anyone use this device? might be a new addition to Narcosis for next year :) how do you like it?
Manual Anchor Windlass BDRogers at 1:36pm 09.09.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1675 Does anyone know what kind of windlass this is? I would like to find parts for it if possible. Image
AC/Battery relay? jyjohnson at 12:51pm 09.09.16 Engines and Propulsion 4/942 I have a battery/AC question: When on AC/shore power: 1. I want the 12v panel to be powered by a 12

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Where to look for a raw water leak. Ralph Johnstone at 1:17pm 11.13.23 I give up! I'm just about ready to second that motion unless you can start thinking clearly in a
Replacing main sail halyard flightlead404 at 12:47pm 11.13.23 When we bought our 2007 41AC two years ago, the clutches were all nicely labeled. I later realized
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed rgranger at 12:44pm 11.13.23 Lynn and the late Larry Pardey would disagree, but I would not. They did two circumnavigations with
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed rgranger at 12:41pm 11.13.23
Catalina 320 electrical issue Ralph Johnstone at 12:37pm 11.13.23 In addition to the above, check that your 30A AC breaker does strip at 30A. I recently replaced a 1
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

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