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Can't seem to stay logged in any more...is it personal? LuzSD at 8:40am 09.08.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 32/2358 I have noticed that for the past year or more that I am continually logging back in. Not a BIG deal
Drinking water electric pump out 29.5 jcela at 8:03am 09.08.16 Mid-Size Boats 9/1326 Dear Hunter owners friend, My drinking water pump of my 1995 Hunter 29.5 just went out after 20 year
356 Foresail performance problems Jimongee at 7:39pm 09.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/699 Hello folks, My boat is a 2002 356. It has the original foresail 110. From an appearance standpoint
Hunter 29.5 Fuel Pickup Removal Harp at 6:47pm 09.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1000 It's the last place for me to look for my fuel problem. Checked everything else. Very weak flow to f
2016 OC 45 Air cond. Sea Strainer SteveInMD at 5:38pm 09.07.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1262 Does anyone know who makes the air conditioner sea strainer for the 2016 Oceanis 45? I tore the gas
stern rail seats for 26X rzobel at 5:26pm 09.07.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1787 A friend cannot use stern rail seats on X that he purchased several years ago and is giving them to
Sailing Smith Mountain Lake Virginia rzobel at 5:22pm 09.07.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/895 I am planning a quick trip down to SML in 2 weeks. have never been there before and renting cabin a
Water in under hull. Pam at 4:51pm 09.07.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 42/5046 New to sailing. Just put boat in today. Came back to check on it and some water has collected under
Bilge Pump Switch Bob S at 1:35pm 09.07.16 Musings With Maine Sail 12/4651 Well my Rule switch passed away over the weekend. Came to the boat to hear the pump running continuo
Apple Watch, Series 2 Brian S at 11:58am 09.07.16 Ask All Sailors 9/2982 Apple just announced a new, waterproof version of the Apple Watch that include GPS. Could someone
P factor, prop wash. dakno at 11:25am 09.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2920 I have a 08 41ds with the Yanmar 4hj4 54hp. Boat came with a fixed 3 blade and I have since changed
1987 Cat 30 - does table make a bed? gfroch at 11:05am 09.07.16 Catalina 30 15/2883 Ok, I'm stuck (again!). I have a 1987 Catalina 30 TRBS with the L shaped settee and large table that
M 25 running rough, white smoke, low oil pres. Then dying (1) Tchif001 at 9:46am 09.07.16 Engines and Propulsion 4/817 Hello all, thank you very much for any advice I am stumped and cruising and trying to get this engin
Hunter 28.5 Mainsail Tack Shackle (1) MikeMahon at 9:06am 09.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2920 Hello, We recently purchased a 1987 h285 and I believe I may be missing a shackle to connect the tac
End of an Era... :( braol at 8:16am 09.07.16 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1010 Well, I sold my Hunter 27 that I've owned these last 13 years... I will be living inland after my r
Mast cutting! (3) Brett C at 7:27am 09.07.16 Ask All Sailors 51/7498 hi I need some advice, I am new to sailing and just took my 79 Oday 19 out for its first real weeke
H27 rudder packing gland replacement leaks dlsflorida at 6:24am 09.07.16 The Cherubini Hunters 4/934 We recently had to replace a rudder for our 1979 Hunter 27 that was not taken care of by the previou
Aqua Finn Rick Webb at 6:19am 09.07.16 Ask All Sailors 9/8972 Anyone have experience with the Aqua Finn from American Sail? http://americansail.com/products/boat
Passage 42 diagonal engine room brace (1) Wanderwind at 5:40am 09.07.16 Big Boats 10/1762 Hi, I am considering purchasing a Hunter Passage 42. While looking at several units, I have noticed
Stuffing box leak Ben Anderson at 9:38pm 09.06.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 13/5293 The stuffing box on my 1983 Catalina 27 recently started leaking, even while at rest. The leak was q

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WATERLOCK MUFFLER QUESTION twodzusfittings at 7:53am 04.14.24 1st prize goes to: well a few of you! To clarify, the boat performed well on a short cruise, summer
Portlight Glare Question ggrizzard at 7:27am 04.14.24 Dave, the tinted lenses look "black" vs clear lenses.
Replacing Sanitation Hoses & Fittings - Use of Sealant or Gaskets? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:04am 04.14.24 Use only teflon tape on the threads, NO sealant or gasket. You may need a gasket (rubber) between t
How to tie up to a cleat (or how NOT to lose your dinghy) Ward H at 7:03am 04.14.24 Glad to see the APS tutorials are still around. They produced several. Thanks for posting.
WATERLOCK MUFFLER QUESTION Clutch Cargo at 6:46am 04.14.24 Interesting thread. I thought I'd a few additional comments in case this type of issue comes up aga
Electrical Symbol for preheat solenoid (1) jssailem at 6:05am 04.14.24 Here is the way MaineSail diagrams the preheat solenoid. lead (press the glow plug switch) the sole
Removal of washer dryer Slipin Away at 4:41am 04.14.24 It is held in by just the boards attached in the front of the machine. The hoses are long enough so
Hunter Lead Keels form the 80 Jim Legere at 4:16am 04.14.24 Anybody have a clue who Poured the Hunter keels for the big boats in the Eighties Are you asking
Portlight Glare Question dlochner at 4:07am 04.14.24 Hi Sailors, I'm planning to replace my Gray Industries portlights on my Sanibel 18. The old ones a
Replacing Sanitation Hoses & Fittings - Use of Sealant or Gaskets? (1) jbmia at 12:14am 04.14.24
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:12pm 04.13.24 So those were 2 learning moments for me ;) Noooooooooo. Those two stories are your open ended in
Large Frame alternator in M25XP (7) Hayden Watson at 10:54pm 04.13.24 Well, I started the install today and it defiantly fits. The large frame is only a bit bigger than
Replacing Sanitation Hoses & Fittings - Use of Sealant or Gaskets? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:53pm 04.13.24 If I'm looking at this fitting correctly, it will not seal against the interior tank wall with a gas
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Drinky Crow at 8:52pm 04.13.24 Hmmmm.... Kiwi dude at my marina went 'round Van Isl. with his wife and newborn in a Ericson 27 Atom
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Tally Ho at 8:11pm 04.13.24 Curious minds want to know, what were the causes of engine failure in both of those cases ? No eng
New Genoa questions Tally Ho at 7:52pm 04.13.24
New Genoa questions Calif. Ted at 6:17pm 04.13.24 I have been using Ullman, the Newport Loft (Santa Ana actually) for repairs. Last 2 have been purcha
Pulling chainplates (3) rekkabell at 6:16pm 04.13.24 My new chainplates are in! They're a lot thicker than they were before, but that's fine. Had to wide
Y33 prop shaft removal rekkabell at 6:09pm 04.13.24 Can confirm, the skeg interferes. You have to pull the engine.
New Genoa questions jssailem at 5:47pm 04.13.24 UK makes great sails. The fact that the loft will be close to you is a major plus. I woudl not hesit

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