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isolation transformer running too hot? Collin at 9:29am 04.21.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1163 I have an isolation transformer on my 2008 Hunter 31, and it seems to be running quite hot. Everyth
Need Port Light Info rgranger at 7:29am 04.21.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/371 Hey All On my new-2-me 1995 Hunter 26, I am missing the screen for the port side opening port light
dead battery(ies)? richk at 6:59am 04.21.16 Ask All Sailors 11/998 Went to the boat last night and saw the house battery bank indicated a little over 8v. Turned on c
Did you know ... (2) ToddL214 at 6:44am 04.21.16 Catalina 310 10/2566 ...it's recommended your thru-hull valves be lubricated each year? I didn't but I understand why no
Replacement portals for 1988 Hunter 26.5 LiveAboard60 at 6:42am 04.21.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1665 Please excuse if this has been posted before, but I am thinking about replacing the salon portholes
Kiwi Prop Feathering Propellor Scott NIelsen at 6:08am 04.21.16 Ask All Sailors 10/2306 Does anyone have experience with the Kiwi Prop Feathering Propeller? I am looking to change from th
shaft Vern at 4:18am 04.21.16 Pearson 4/1067 Is the shaft on the Pearson 34-2, offset? Does this help or hinder backing. My shaft is offset but
Rudder Mac 24 sailnewbie at 2:09am 04.21.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/987 I built a great rudder blade from poplar, however when I put the boat in the water its super boyent.
Fittings for OEM traveller 1981 C27 PSR at 9:54pm 04.20.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/608 Does anyone know whether there are new traveller cars that fit the original arched travelers install
proper etiquite for flag flying Biobob Catalina 27 at 9:52pm 04.20.16 Ask All Sailors 13/4526 I finally got the flag halyard strung on my starboard spreader, but want to follow proper etiquite.
Transducer sonar for MacGregor 26x Doug Read at 8:43pm 04.20.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1610 Has anyone installed an inside the hull transducer or GPS and depth sounder? If so where did you lo
Raymarine Rotary Rudder Sensor Installation Question BigEasy at 7:59pm 04.20.16 Ask All Sailors 2/466 Finally have a rudder sensor installation underway. Will probably wrap it up this weekend. I have a
Potential New owner of a 30 MkII serpa4 at 7:44pm 04.20.16 C&C 15/8588 Good day all. I'm about to purchase (offer submitted) an 88 30 MkII shoal keel. It seems to be in
Works been CRAZY... (1) Jackdaw at 6:13pm 04.20.16 Ask All Sailors 54/5078 My startup company's product is ready for prime time, and in the last month my life has gotten CRAZY
Hull Identification Number bobbelize at 2:54pm 04.20.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1545 I want to register my 27' 1984 Catalina in Massachusetts. They require an imprint of the HIN and I
Replacing Portlights on 11.0A- Need Info Sailor JD at 2:43pm 04.20.16 S2 3/1091 Hi folks, been awhile since I posted but I can sure use some good advice. I need to replace the sid
Hunter 34 aft cabin PThomas at 10:40am 04.20.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1537 Hello if anyone with a Hunter 34 could take some pictures of how the aft cabin is put together I wou
Today is "Bridge Day" in Chicago dlandersson at 8:52am 04.20.16 Ask All Sailors 5/1584 Heard on the radio, today is "Bridge Day" in Chicago, when the bridges will open every hour for 15
New top peice for furling drum? Alexander38 at 8:42am 04.20.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/958 Hey everybody, about three months ago, I bought a 1990 Macgregor 26s, and the furler drum needs a ne
Finally Got her out for a day. (3) ShotgunSlim at 8:12am 04.20.16 Catalina 22 6/1044 The last 2 years of spring/summer sailing for me have been marred with tow vehicle trouble: In 2014

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3GM30F Service Issue jssailem at 7:42am 04.08.24 Great query @marcham. Unless the mechanic was thoughtful to mark the pump timing position prior to r
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: JRT at 7:32am 04.08.24 I have a 310, and also my slip is starboard side like what @Tom J described. I also plan way in ad
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Scott T-Bird at 7:30am 04.08.24 We have a slip with pilings at the back, a finger pier along the front port side, and a bulkhead at
"No Step" decals sailcapt340 at 7:22am 04.08.24 While on my boat this morning, starting the spring cleaning, I measured my NO STEP decals. The slid
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: jssailem at 6:58am 04.08.24 all it says is attach the spring line to the mid ship cleat but it doesn't say how you get the mids
Refrigerator thermostat wiring Hayden Watson at 6:29am 04.08.24 For what it is worth, I converted my mechanical tstat to digital and it made very significant reduct
https://youtu.be/qaYsRSZ3CSQ?si=-tE9G7JwoqpNMIfZ Jim Legere at 6:16am 04.08.24 Great information Jim! I'm not sure if I need to replace the strut, I put a hairline Crack in it wh
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: smokey73 at 5:17am 04.08.24 I can't see any good from jumping off the boat without at least one line attaching the boat to the d
Refrigerator thermostat wiring danm1 at 4:54am 04.08.24 I didn't realize the mechanical replacement was available for so little. I'll probably do that and g
https://youtu.be/qaYsRSZ3CSQ?si=-tE9G7JwoqpNMIfZ monocerosin at 4:47am 04.08.24 Great information Jim! I'm not sure if I need to replace the strut, I put a hairline Crack in it whi
Bilge water smells like gas kappykaplan at 4:14am 04.08.24 Is it possible there could have been a spill a long time ago and some of it just got washed into th
https://youtu.be/qaYsRSZ3CSQ?si=-tE9G7JwoqpNMIfZ Jim Legere at 3:57am 04.08.24 The strut that the SBO Store has is the original style for our Cherubini boats. For whatever reason
https://youtu.be/qaYsRSZ3CSQ?si=-tE9G7JwoqpNMIfZ monocerosin at 1:08am 04.08.24 Thanks for the response. We are redoing all the interior. Plenty of it was rotten so we have been do
3GM30F Service Issue marcham at 12:03am 04.08.24 Was the rebuilt pump correctly aligned / timed with the engine???
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Tom J at 10:29pm 04.07.24 Had a minor disaster the other day; now thinking this is best approach. Please let me know what you
https://youtu.be/qaYsRSZ3CSQ?si=-tE9G7JwoqpNMIfZ ggrizzard at 8:53pm 04.07.24 The strut that the SBO Store has is the original style for our Cherubini boats. For whatever reason
Refrigerator thermostat wiring marcham at 8:37pm 04.07.24 Your existing TStat is mechanical, not electronic, thus it does not have 12VDC input. Your new elect
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 8:36pm 04.07.24 Single Handing 101.2 HOPPING OFF THE BOAT IS UNNECESSARY Single handing & Bull Rails - Page 2 al
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 8:29pm 04.07.24 We have a slip with pilings at the back, a finger pier along the front port side, and a bulkhead at
Refrigerator thermostat wiring danm1 at 8:09pm 04.07.24 Easy is relative. Are the green wire and the connection wrapped in red the "existing thermostat wire

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