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Where are the Hunter 34 Sacrificial Anode Locations and what are their specs for ordering Sarj at 2:41pm 08.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/4599 I am a new owner of an older, 1985, well maintained boat and want to keep it that way. A basic que
H386 2003 Sealant around Skylights Adamt24 at 2:33pm 08.14.16 Big Boats 4/747 hi One of my skylights is leaking - the black sealant is lifting a bit- is this a job anyone has don
H386 2003 Varnish Adamt24 at 2:31pm 08.14.16 Big Boats 3/824 Hi Any recommendations on a good varnish to match for interior wood ? Steps, door frames mainly. T
Anyone selling their Cat 34 with a fin keel in the CT or nearby areas?g or anyo ArkadiyS at 2:26pm 08.14.16 Big Boats 0/680 We are looking to step-up from our Cat 30 to 34. We would very much prefer a fin keel and not a win
Anchoring with a bobstay - on a Cat 30 TRBS (1) ArkadiyS at 2:19pm 08.14.16 Mid-Size Boats 10/3177 A question for those who have a bowsprit (we sail a Cat 30 tall rig with a bowsprit): how do you se
Keeping things in place (1) Jim Hawkins at 1:13pm 08.14.16 Ask All Sailors 48/6776 First of all, apologies as I imagine this has been covered but I can't find anything in my searches.
Backstay question Diybrad at 10:35am 08.14.16 Catalina 30 6/2340 This may be a dumb question but I couldn't find a single post or article about this. I am about to
Hard top Dodger Chevy1217 at 9:46am 08.14.16 Ask All Sailors 4/2171 Hey I was wondering I have a 30' Clark San Juan SL and was wondering if anyone has a set of plans fo
Vacuum gauge for Racor fuel filter WellerH at 9:28am 08.14.16 Catalina 310 28/16365 Has anybody installed a vacuum gauge to indicate status of the standard Racor 225 fuel filter? If s
Port Light Frame (1) KZW at 7:56am 08.14.16 Catalina 310 4/930 The starboard port light, above the starboard settee, is leaking. I removed the inside frame. It is
Hull #304 (1) Bolander at 7:34am 08.14.16 The Cherubini Hunters 8/255 Hey Guys, I haven't posted in a while, but I'm posting now because I have to sell my 37 ft. Cherubin
macerator pump replacement Jack at 7:32am 08.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2049 Hi All, Most of us are familiar with the Jabsco macerator pump. Works great right up to the time th
Learning curve on a cat? Steve L22188 at 7:27am 08.14.16 Ask All Sailors 12/1786 We're contemplating our 5th trip to the BVIs this coming winter and, after chartering four monohulls
Dinghy ID and Pintle/gudgeon question (3) txmilke at 7:11am 08.14.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1174 i recently acquired this dinghy. Great to row but I wouldn't mind rigging it for sail. Does anyone r
Flooding in Louisiana and more JamesG161 at 6:23am 08.14.16 Sails Call Lounge 1/903 This is always a sad and deadly thing that can ruin peoples lives and personal treasures.:( Lets all
Installing new tank monitor scottdube at 6:03am 08.14.16 Big Boats 7/728 I am in the process of installing the profile 8 tank monitor from Ferriello Sales. I have the water
Tranny blues All U Get at 5:09am 08.14.16 Ask All Sailors 11/876 Well actually red. Hi all, We have been watching a slight drip of fluid coming from the shaft se
They aren't just rude to sailboats... Kermit at 4:53am 08.14.16 Sails Call Lounge 37/3406 I was trying to teach my granddaughter to waterski yesterday. I was absolutely amazed at how many po
Bow Thruster on Beneteau Oceancis 45 not working Elkon at 9:52pm 08.13.16 Ask All Sailors 6/1988 Bow thruster suddenly quit working. It worked fine the previous day when docking in high winds. I t
Routing blower for venting from engine compartment smokey73 at 6:20pm 08.13.16 Big Boats 16/4983 For you Hunter 40.5 owners. I'd like to run a bilge blower (12V) to exhaust heat from the engine com

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Cleaning foam cushions? (1) william24424 at 7:59am 04.03.24 Yes, replace foam. You don't want to... yet part of you understands you must. Also I'd suggest to ch
Outhaul Setup Oceanis 311 (4) SoSound at 7:57am 04.03.24 On my conventional rig, the there is a large aluminum cam at the forward end of the boom to grip the
Mooring setup cost.... American_Mainsail at 7:04am 04.03.24 I have a friend that just put in a very large, #10,000 granite block in my area (Portsmouth, NH) in
Mooring setup cost.... Boomer2it at 6:50am 04.03.24 reach out to DorMor for a quote and delivery $$ https://www.dor-mor.com
Ground tackle - joining rope to chain jssailem at 6:42am 04.03.24 Sounds like a practical plan to implement. Makes use of your current gear. Saves money for the many
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks Scott T-Bird at 6:07am 04.03.24 I bought my parts from these guys and they were very helpful & professional. https://niemiecmarin
Moving from Ranger 12 to ?? JBP-PA at 6:03am 04.03.24 I'd bet there are people on this forum that would look at a boat for you.
Moving from Ranger 12 to ?? JBP-PA at 6:02am 04.03.24 You mean how to avoid a trip to look at a boat only to find out it's a dud? For the class of boats
Raytheon Wind Instrument not reading JamesG161 at 5:57am 04.03.24 Raytheon Is now Raymarine and they will help you troubleshoot. Jim...
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase ! Daze at 5:51am 04.03.24 I have an original Dacron sail that will be replaced but I am trying to hold off until I get closer
Ground tackle - joining rope to chain danb2k at 5:46am 04.03.24 Hi All, Following up on your good questions and comments: I believe the above setup is original, al
Raytheon Wind Instrument not reading Afraal at 5:34am 04.03.24 Thanks @JamesG161 @east coaster @JoeWhite @Calif. Ted . I will go through the additional testing y
Outhaul Setup Oceanis 311 (1) marcham at 5:00am 04.03.24 It says "outhaul made off on boom", meaning cleated in the boom. Only your reef 1 and 2 would be rou
Starting Engine on pallet dlochner at 4:58am 04.03.24 Lots of good suggestions. One missing was the return line for the fuel system. Don't forget it.
Stuffing box question. Terry Cox at 4:38am 04.03.24 Our stuffing box normally drips every six to ten seconds while rotating and none at rest. The box sh
Stuffing box question. kappykaplan at 4:38am 04.03.24 Needs some work, to be sure. A little elbow grease and she'll polish up nicely! :beer:
Stuffing box question. American_Mainsail at 4:36am 04.03.24 Only one thing to consider ............................. what is the temperature of the gland nu
Stuffing box question. (5) RevenantDan at 4:35am 04.03.24 Pictures? Needs some work, to be sure. There was a squatter on it, but at least he wasnt a crackhe
Raytheon Wind Instrument not reading east coaster at 4:32am 04.03.24 Same instrument lay out as yours. I also had the same issue, did all the tests as advised by raymari
Stuffing box question. kappykaplan at 4:27am 04.03.24 Now I have another project, lol. Was able to buy a 1976 Freeport Islander for $500. It floats and d

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