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Hunter 290 Running Rigging mattinva at 11:44am 04.18.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/747 I am replacing several of my running rigging lines. Owner's manual line sizes appear smaller than w
Spinnaker: Attaching halyard block to mast with pad eye, forestay eye or mast hound DocLex at 11:32am 04.18.16 Smaller Boats 21/7051 Have 1995 Hunter 26. Want to attach my swivel shackle with spinnaker halyard block to outside of ma
2008 B43 bilge pump fuse location Dave9854 at 11:20am 04.18.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/902 I have a 2008 B43 and I am trying to find the location of the 15amp fuse for the rule bilge pump. It
Looking for 110% genoa for Hunter 410 Michel C at 9:56am 04.18.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/675 Hi, I'm having a little challenge in finding a used 110% genoa sail in relatively good condition for
taylor made anchor shade vs boom tent awning fred1diver at 9:49am 04.18.16 Ask All Sailors 5/1024 has anyone used one of these? what is the lowest you can have it setup at? the boom on my dolphin 2
2001 Hunter 340 Rudder (fiberglass post)removal troubles Bronxite at 8:14am 04.18.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/949 I need assistance with removing a rudder ( fiberglass post) from a 2001 Hunter 340. The post head ha
Replacing engine starter switch on a H31 IH82BL8 at 7:00am 04.18.16 Mid-Size Boats 39/7596 So yesterday I went to start the engine it cranked the first two times and then the third time nothi
M26 bow roller extension (4) Captain Miles at 6:37am 04.18.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/2095 122092 122093 122094 122095 I needed to extend the Bow Roller on MacGregor 26M to accommodate Mantus
Stern Water Ballast Valve Remote cockpit control upgrade 26M (3) Captain Miles at 6:24am 04.18.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1610 122099 122100 122101 Another upgrade to the water ballast system on the 26M.... I made the stern g
Hunter 30 Compass gknox102 at 4:30am 04.18.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1134 I recently purchased a Hunter 30' and the compass is missing from the pedestal. I'm looking for a u
Need hints on a Cherubini 36 (2) ErnestV at 12:43am 04.18.16 The Cherubini Hunters 14/3157 Hi all, I've newly registered here as I am currently looking into buying a Hunter 36, built 1980, s
First sail of the year (video version) Jackdaw at 9:04pm 04.17.16 Ask All Sailors 23/3010 First sail of the year is always a treat. We try and make a crew-mostly deal, but this year none of
Good dinghy tender for 33' sailboat recommendations? RichW9603 at 7:42pm 04.17.16 Ask All Sailors 24/8234 Hi all, I am closing in on buying a Hunter 33.5. Even though I don't expressly need a dinghy / tend
What the Heck is this? (2) JamesG161 at 7:38pm 04.17.16 Ask All Sailors 23/2399 I have a sea water pump for cleaning muddy anchors. With sand bottoms, I rarely turn the pump break
Can I removed temporary one side of backstay jcote75 at 6:48pm 04.17.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/1410 Hello everyone I need to replace the slidding wheel in the ajustable backstay on my 89 catalina 30.
Suggestions on buying a new rope clutch (triple) DonC3222 at 6:46pm 04.17.16 Big Boats 17/2315 I need a 2 new rope clutches for my Hunter 340. The one on the boat now is a Spinlock xa. I am not o
Blowing the Dog off the chain (1) HMT2 at 6:39pm 04.17.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1243 So. for two days we have had SE winds averaging about 25Knots. It has pushed a ton of water into our
Pop top struts - the best Mac mod? (2) RussC at 4:39pm 04.17.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 24/10819 I'm putting high value on this mod! we've only sailed the boat a half dozen times so far, but I was
Suggestions on the best new rope clutch to buy for my Hunter 340 DonC3222 at 4:20pm 04.17.16 Ask All Sailors 7/784 I need to get 2 new triple clutches and I'm not sure what to buy. I have a Spinlock xa now and am n
mounting solar to bimini frame (3) centerline at 3:24pm 04.17.16 Ask All Sailors 6/4550 the old bimini canvas was ragged so I removed it from the frame early the first summer after we boug

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Does anybody recognize this? Scott T-Bird at 7:47am 03.22.24 checked it out and it is now very obvious how are attaches! thanks! I sometimes remove the seat if
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Scott T-Bird at 7:39am 03.22.24 Any AGM that is saying 80% DoD is ok is a manufacturer to run from. Not all AGM batts are deep-cycl
Venting 3 compartments at once Ted10028 at 7:39am 03.22.24 I think you are venting in the wrong direction. I installed a fan in my cruising cat that pulled fr
Does anybody recognize this? Ted10028 at 7:37am 03.22.24 I don't get how it attaches yet but definitely will check that out. Thanks! checked it out and it
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. rgranger at 7:36am 03.22.24 No, I don't think most sailors keep a jump starter on board - (snip) I have one... it also will ch
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Maine Sail at 7:23am 03.22.24 Features of AGM Batteries Low internal resistance. The AGM battery charges faster than a gel or flo
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? Bob S at 7:22am 03.22.24 Not to downplay ssb and I know there are many sailors out there using it but I thought this was an i
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Scott T-Bird at 7:21am 03.22.24 Looking for a good general solution. Not sure what I or next owner will be doing . Short term will
Capri 18 battery john6206 at 7:13am 03.22.24
No core?? Arrgh at 7:05am 03.22.24 Nice changes! Every season I think about changing to a one sink galley also...
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. kloudie1 at 7:03am 03.22.24 two 6 volt batteries wired in series.. A very good way to get real deep cycle performance in lead-ac
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. dlochner at 7:03am 03.22.24 don't we need 12 V batteries? The 6v batteries are arranged in series to get 12v. In my photo, th
Remote oil filter for M25XP Hayden Watson at 7:02am 03.22.24 I finally found and purchased a remote filter kit for my M25XP. The chalange was finding one that h
Venting 3 compartments at once dlochner at 7:01am 03.22.24 batteries holding tanks hoses and bathrooms are always going to smell. I just got a quote on changi
Does anybody recognize this? DRhoads at 6:59am 03.22.24 A bottle of water and leather bag :) had too it was too easy.
Venting 3 compartments at once thinwater at 6:59am 03.22.24 I think you are venting in the wrong direction. I installed a fan in my cruising cat that pulled fro
Black stuff all over a boat? DRhoads at 6:57am 03.22.24 Another popular cleaner is ammonia. Mixing bleach and ammonia causes the release of toxic vapors c
Don't Always Trust Cross Reference Directories Leeward Rail at 6:52am 03.22.24 Good post ! Parts Cross reference for almost anything old, is hit and miss. definitely beware. A r
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Ted10028 at 6:49am 03.22.24 I am pretty sure Duracell 6volt batteries are East Penn/deka which are fairly decent quality for fl
Venting 3 compartments at once Ted10028 at 6:46am 03.22.24 You are treating the symptoms not the problems. Polyethylene holding tanks do not absorb odor. Sani

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