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Need New Furler Hunter 28.5 linecreek at 4:57am 05.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/348 We don't know how to determine a furler to purchase for our 28.5 hunter. It currently has a furler
2001 H240 Placement of Boat Stands while off trailer. GL-WindPower at 8:26pm 05.15.16 Smaller Boats 3/815 I want to take my Hunter H240 off the trailer to paint the bottom of the hull. Is there a recommend
In need of a cushion bearing for a Hunter 28.5 1988 sailboat linecreek at 4:47pm 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 2/323 Can anyone suggest what to purchase and where to get one from?
I need a new furler for my hunter 28.5. linecreek at 4:45pm 05.15.16 Big Boats 0/385 I want to purchase a new furler for my 1988 Hunter 28.5. Any suggestions on what to purchase?
89-94 H27 Lower Shroud Attachment (1) MarkW11 at 4:00pm 05.15.16 Mid-Size Boats 1/527 New boat for me and I'm about to step the mast for the first time. Today I noticed that one of the l
30A Shore Power Inlet Fail (1) dlochner at 3:38pm 05.15.16 Musings With Maine Sail 13/2271 Replaced the standard 30A shore power cord with a Smart Plug. After removing the old inlet I discove
WA6CCA Vertical Dipole for Sailing Yachts Brian D at 3:00pm 05.15.16 SSB and Ham Operators 5/1702 Back in October 2014, I reported that I built an HF Dipole antenna for my boat. Since then, the web
Holding tank Tim22 at 2:25pm 05.15.16 Mid-Size Boats 6/1233 Hi all I have just discovered that the holding tank on my hunter 310 needs replacing. The input hose
Leaking Keel chuck stas at 2:25pm 05.15.16 Ask An Oday Owner 8/4900 I just sanded the bottom of my Boat to paint it. When I was finished I saw a dark spot and thought I
Droning vibration at 2700 rpm mytime at 1:56pm 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 11/1458 I have a 1994 Catalina 30 with a Universal 25xp. Over the winter I had: A new prop shaft spun and b
Poly will stop you dead. (1) LeoLambert310 at 1:32pm 05.15.16 Catalina 310 2/806 123444 Having picked up a poly sheet floating under the water the size of the boat stopped us dead w
Do you get seasick? rgranger at 12:02pm 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 30/6107 The topic of seasickness came up on another thread and I didn't want to hijack the thread... Here i
I am in deep trouble! Mayday! jd4cm0601 at 12:01pm 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 123/21645 Let's start this by saying that I'm an idiot and maybe the worst boat owner on the planet. I bought
goose neck replacement djekels at 11:11am 05.15.16 Parts Search 1/666 I've had it with my current gooseneck breaking off the mast from its 4 rivits per attachment. Does
Dock equipment-newbie question Texas Gun-Man at 10:20am 05.15.16 Catalina 22 8/757 I'm renting a space at my local lake marina. It is a lake with only 3 sailboats (only 2 active) coun
Halyard sheaves at base of 23.5 mast Scotty147 at 10:16am 05.15.16 Smaller Boats 30/2579 Some time ago I removed the pin and sheaves at the base of the mast on my 23.5. The plastic separato
Interior stain for Pearson 36-2 Ghughes at 9:06am 05.15.16 Pearson 5/1808 We are restoring a Pearson 36-2 (1988) and had to replace teak plywood around ports. Any recommenda
Ground Prep for Morgan 36T Chip Doughty at 8:31am 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 1/684 Hello Everyone, I just bought a 1973 Morgan36T than is going to reside on my property for the next y
Raw water pump Ron20324 at 8:05am 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 13/1345 This is my first go-round with the raw water pump leaking out the back. I follow the threads about t
Transducer 26m macrigger at 6:10am 05.15.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/577 Im installing a lowrance transducer and would like it inside as opposed to a stern mount.....any ide

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Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit twalker H260 at 4:42pm 12.03.23
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit FastOlson at 4:02pm 12.03.23 While you are there... replace the hose section from the engine to the WL muffler, as well. Any time
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit garymalmgren at 4:01pm 12.03.23 Hi Dick. What is the external condition of the hose at the exhaust manifold (the hottest and salties
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink twalker H260 at 3:58pm 12.03.23
drive shaft length on a 30 ft. Catalina 1983 model Goffriller at 3:45pm 12.03.23 Thanks for that advice and approach to changing out the old shaft John.
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit Rick at 3:42pm 12.03.23 Thanks JS. Over my 20+ of enjoying yet slaving over a boat, I have done the exhaust once "on my fir
Second Triton2 Dr. D at 3:22pm 12.03.23 BTW, the thing holding the Triton2 is a Navpod PP4102. They also make other size/shape pods for diff
drive shaft length on a 30 ft. Catalina 1983 model jssailem at 3:10pm 12.03.23 If you are like most boat owners, you will be doing this while out of the water. This means no guess
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit jssailem at 3:03pm 12.03.23 First question... Is the through hull above or below the water line? If below, you will get water i
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit Rick at 3:01pm 12.03.23 Run new hose from the water lift/muffler to the hull exit now at a minimum. Might be a pain but it
Any clever ideas on how to monitor the level in waste holding tank? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:53pm 12.03.23 You aren't likely to see anything but actual leaks checking the outside of the tank..the damage is h
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit dlochner at 2:47pm 12.03.23 Run new hose from the water lift/muffler to the hull exit now at a minimum. Might be a pain but it
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit Rick at 2:40pm 12.03.23 Thanks for all the replys so far. Bottom line is I have to address this.
Hydronic heater installation DinghySailor at 2:39pm 12.03.23 What I expected. Heater isn't linked yet, so... bleed the circuit from ... connect heater hoses val
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit garymalmgren at 2:36pm 12.03.23 I am wondering if the hose was not the correct diameter for the exhaust fitting. Inner diameter too
Slow Leak Johnb at 2:24pm 12.03.23 Time to do the dust with talcum powder and track to source trick?
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit NYSail at 2:03pm 12.03.23 Run new hose from the water lift/muffler to the hull exit now at a minimum. Might be a pain but it w
Slow Leak dlochner at 1:59pm 12.03.23 It is called a Limber Hole and its purpose to drain bilge compartments into a central place for the
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit dlochner at 1:51pm 12.03.23 It is likely the corrosion and rot extends up past the visibly damaged area due to water wicking up
Hydronic heater installation dlochner at 1:40pm 12.03.23 Yes, absolutely you must bleed the system. Air will get trapped and impede or block coolant flow and

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