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scottdube at 4:32am 07.18.16
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Does anyone know if the 410 has a pick up screen on the end of the fuel pick up stand pipe? I had a
JohnCTV21 at 4:31am 07.18.16
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Never mind
catalanc at 9:10pm 07.17.16
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Hi All, I am pretty new to sailing, was previously a motor guy. I am trying to get used to the con
Dan_Y at 7:48pm 07.17.16
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The cowl vent on our h36 looks like this: http://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=36'c=8'p=53350
Dan_Y at 7:25pm 07.17.16
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Was using Peggy's approach to treating my 75gal fresh water tank in our h36 due to stinky water comi
Stu Jackson at 7:06pm 07.17.16
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On a regular basis questions arise about these systems, which are not specific to any particular bra
FYI   (1)
Brian D at 5:41pm 07.17.16
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StanleyJ at 5:29pm 07.17.16
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I need to replace the belt on my Universal M 12 engine. I replaced the original to me belt with a N
rgranger at 4:44pm 07.17.16
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So I went to the marina today... beautiful day ... a little warm but not too bad. My goal was to r
Weasel at 3:46pm 07.17.16
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Hi Gang, I need some advice on installing a DC ammeter to keep tabs on my DC energy use. Nothing spe
Tony_Furst at 12:13pm 07.17.16
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Anyone have a good line on where to get new cockpit cushions for a Hunter 23.5? Mine originally had
MacJordan at 11:53am 07.17.16
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I have 1986 Mac 25 want to replace the motor mount. The new motor mount of course does not line up e
MacJordan at 11:48am 07.17.16
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I am missing the female plug that is attached to mast and plugs into the deck plug. Where can I find
stackwalker at 11:17am 07.17.16
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Hi all, I recently purchased a '93 Hunter 23.5. She's in beautiful shape, but I didn't get any walk
chrisyse at 10:45am 07.17.16
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Hi, I recently installed a used ZF10M (Hurth HBW100) with low hours (250). It works great but leaks
Spence at 10:25am 07.17.16
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While working on my in cabin FG lamination repair, I have started to cut sections of marine ply read
Doug J at 9:28am 07.17.16
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125945 There is a quick disconnect fitting allowing the disconnection from the hose for stowage if
Doug J at 8:57am 07.17.16
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I have replaced the bulkhead in the aft berth. The original one had several holes in it to accommod
weinie at 8:57am 07.17.16
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Well, a local osprey has apparently decided that my boat is the best seat in the house and has decid
Jack at 6:51am 07.17.16
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Hi All, So after 8 good years it's time to replace my Deka Dual Purpose group 27. We have a separat

Recent Replies

Keel bolts on a 23-2
AndrewJillings at 2:07pm 10.29.23
Thank you dmax, that is (fairly) reassuring. My boat has a centerboard and there is lead down there,
Bottom Paint
jssailem at 2:04pm 10.29.23
If you were not able to watch the work you have to talk to the workers. Confirm their warranty. Conf
Winter Project
LakeOntario270 at 1:53pm 10.29.23
If you want to have REAL fun, watch the youtube video by Sail life. He used his old rudder to make
Bottom Paint
Crazy Dave Condon at 1:49pm 10.29.23
@jssailem Catalina swing keel could have oxidized depending what was done
Bottom Paint
Ward H at 1:46pm 10.29.23
Hard to believe they can get to the whole swing keel without dropping it especially if it was blaste
Bottom Paint
Rich Stidger at 1:18pm 10.29.23
It has been a long time since I had a Catalina 22 but as I recall the keel needed to be worked on
made homemade bow fenders for h260, is there store version?
jssailem at 1:13pm 10.29.23
Sailing around with nose guards would not be my preferred look. If I did not trust myself to arrive
Bottom Paint
jssailem at 1:07pm 10.29.23
I just had the marina wet blast the bottom of my Catalina 22 and apply several coats of barrier and
Mast Trailer
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:39pm 10.29.23
@rgranger Thanks for that. Use to looking in the standard position but as a former investigator i
P42 VHF Masthead Cable Routing
Jim_H42 at 12:31pm 10.29.23
Jssailem - I bought my boat from the original owner who told my he got it at the Miami boat. So it
Bottom Paint
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:22pm 10.29.23
@Richard19068 is correct assuming the keel is a swing keel. Was the swing keel cleaned to the g
Replacing Yanmar exhaust hose   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:15pm 10.29.23
Hang on to your suspender 'cause this is really going to give you a belly laugh but I always coat th
Replacing Yanmar exhaust hose
Sailm8 at 12:13pm 10.29.23
You might get a temp fix using muffler tape where the cracks are.
Bottom Paint
Richard19068 at 11:23am 10.29.23
It has been a long time since I had a Catalina 22 but as I recall the keel needed to be worked on i
Bottom Paint
HomeyD at 11:05am 10.29.23
Old paint removed. Thanks for the input, I feel better.
H49/50 battery replacement
Georgedoyle at 11:03am 10.29.23
We left the generator wiring as original. There is a transfer switch near the breaker panel , so it
H49 Selden Furling Mast Base Plate replacement
artboas at 10:56am 10.29.23
Contact SBO, and pay for a consult with Mr. Kerr. He will have the answer. No need to guess
H49/50 battery replacement
artboas at 10:52am 10.29.23
Will 1hp motor push h260 on calm day??
Crazy Dave Condon at 10:25am 10.29.23
@Rick Webb On the Roman galleys, it was called ramming speed!
Fuel gauge Hunter 34 1985
Ralph Johnstone at 10:12am 10.29.23
When I installed the sender for the Wema fuel gauge the cover seemed like a natural place to put it

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