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Hunter 460, is the refrigerator/freezer supposed to work on batteries? Brad Gielissen at 5:25pm 06.25.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 23/4708 Okay, I am confused on this subject. I purchased my 2001 Hunter 460 in December. I was under the imp
Anyone recognize these stains on my hull (2) shanker at 4:31pm 06.25.16 Smaller Boats 1/476 Not sure what these are. They are localize on the port hull and only on one area. Is this blistering
Installed R&D Motor Mounts Dfisher at 2:53pm 06.25.16 Mid-Size Boats 6/1963 Over the past six months I have known that my mounts were bad and kept going back and forth from buy
Racing in the Rain again (almost) Bill19233 at 12:25pm 06.25.16 Racing 4/668 The rain didn't actually start this time till after we finished the race and were docked. Three legs
It's the Feds (1) Meriachee at 11:39am 06.25.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 13/1315 Pull over buddy!
2gm20f High Pressure Fuel Pump Re-Assembly Capn Mike at 9:57am 06.25.16 Engines and Propulsion 3/6542 Hello, I am trying to re-assemble the high pressure fuel pump (pn 728271-51101) on my Yanmar 2GM20f
Marine - Bondo Spence at 9:17am 06.25.16 Ask All Sailors 22/19768 Has anyone used regular car body filler on the topsides of their boats? I'm re-bedding all my stanch
Is it worth getting a Genny? Karyon at 9:07am 06.25.16 Smaller Boats 13/1173 I only have 2 sails for my H23.5 a main and a jib would it be worth it getting a genny for it for t
I am missing parts or can ID. Please help me ID and/or find for sale. (6) Joeniver at 8:42am 06.25.16 Chrysler 1/1540 Dear Sailboat Owners members: First, let me know if I am in the right spot! Chrysler Mutineer 15,
Yanmar Control Panel Cover! (1) Mantus 1 at 7:49am 06.25.16 Big Boats 0/30 I purchased 4 new covers to replace our Engine control Panel cover. I got a better price by getting
Changing user name. Karyon at 7:28am 06.25.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/558 Just curious is there a way to change the user name?
Engine Cover Attachment b.nelson at 6:54am 06.25.16 Catalina 310 10/2296 The hinge screws that attach the engine cover to the sole plate have pulled out. It does not seem t
How much rake for unter 31 mast? Reg M at 4:42am 06.25.16 Mid-Size Boats 4/1339 I am trying to tune my "new to me" 1984 Hunter 31 B'R mast and I have found a couple of very useful
2000 340 Outhaul Replacement sailcapt340 at 3:15am 06.25.16 Big Boats 3/783 In my seemingly never ending line replacement project, I am now replacing all the lines controlling
Snap goes the boot clamp odaydokay at 6:07pm 06.24.16 Engines and Propulsion 8/855 One of the four hose clamps securing the rubber boot behind the stuffing box broke. Probably makes
Charging a sailboat fridge cymeyer at 5:20pm 06.24.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/3201 Read the article in Sail Magazine on how to recharge the fridge. Can't find the hoses with a gauge.
Beneteau First 305 Update + More Questions GregorLuv at 4:41pm 06.24.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/804 Hi Guys, So I made an offer on and it was accepted for the Beneteau First 305. Did the inspection a
Hunter 23.5 Sailing upwind 15knots+ Chris Flanagan at 1:25pm 06.24.16 Smaller Boats 8/2961 I have made a deposit on 1993 Hunter 23.5 and found most owners reviews generally positive. I'm mov
keel slammed down Maureen and Steve at 1:19pm 06.24.16 Catalina 22 10/1387 My husband and I bought a Catalina 22 late last season, sailed her 4 times, then took her out for th
Ditch bag? Warren Milberg at 11:50am 06.24.16 Ask All Sailors 14/1550 In reading the many threads about that 29-ft sailboat lost off the west coast of FL, I wondered abou

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How dispose of sailboat? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:01pm 12.18.23 As a dealer taking a trade, I would inspect that boat to include registration and titling to insure
Fire Port gwoolverton at 12:56pm 12.18.23 Do you have a photo you can share? On my boat, the steps have to be removed in order to remove the
H36 "Bulkhead" separation? chichiflys at 12:50pm 12.18.23 Just looping back on this. It would appear SBO no longer has a consulting team for older Hunters.
Prop rotation question fstbttms at 12:46pm 12.18.23 So Scotty, whatcha really got dere, huh? It's not up for debate. The OP's pic is of an Autostream
Fire Port kappykaplan at 12:44pm 12.18.23 Do you have a photo you can share? On my boat, the steps have to be removed in order to remove the
Prop rotation question Stu Jackson at 12:44pm 12.18.23 That's an Autostream, not a Max Prop. Interesting for you, Scotty. If you compare the photos in p
Fire Port gwoolverton at 12:40pm 12.18.23 I can't speak directly to a Catalina 310, but mine is installed on the front cover of the engine ba
Fire Port kappykaplan at 12:38pm 12.18.23 I can't speak directly to a Catalina 310, but mine is installed on the front cover of the engine bay
How dispose of sailboat? FastOlson at 12:27pm 12.18.23 Different states have different laws, but some things are common to all. If/when you transfer owners
Hatch leak repair dmax at 12:25pm 12.18.23 From this: Is there a way to remove only the cover so that I can get at the top edge to clean and r
Seaward Fox 19 bilge information Scubagirl62 at 12:22pm 12.18.23 I have never noticed any kind of a bilge pump manual or otherwise on this boat. Is there one and whe
Battery charging DRhoads at 12:20pm 12.18.23 I have a 2005 420. Starter is charged by solar power and alternator but not shore power. Shore pow
How dispose of sailboat? QCI at 12:10pm 12.18.23 Thank you all for the help. I may try the face book forum. The sailboat is not in that bad of condit
Hatch leak repair dlochner at 11:43am 12.18.23 Depends on where the leak is. Could be the rubber lens seal/gasket, gasket at handles. Of course,
Prop rotation question fstbttms at 11:40am 12.18.23 I didn't realize that I was going to have to know this before taking my PYI Max Prop off for re-con
Seaward Fox 19 bilge information LloydB at 11:37am 12.18.23 Seeing how it's nearly the dead of winter right now and absent of the usual necessity for quick urge
Hatch leak repair BigEasy at 11:21am 12.18.23 Yes but that's not going to fix the leak - you can't seal it from the outside. Depends on wh
Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 Review BigEasy at 11:13am 12.18.23 Good idea! No better way to evaluate a boat to ensure that it fits your needs, than chartering the
How dispose of sailboat? dlochner at 10:41am 12.18.23 One of the problems with derelict boats, especially in Florida and the keys is the lack of affordabl
Prop rotation question Scott T-Bird at 10:40am 12.18.23 Perhaps you recall your prop walk? Right Hand Props produce a stern movement to port in reverse. I

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