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Keel made of? Paula at 4:06am 01.18.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/4338 When did Hunter stop using lead keels and what is the replacement made of and how is it holding up?
Lake Erie Grim Reaper (1) 25yearslater at 3:12am 01.18.16 Sails Call Lounge 5/1387 118896 Am I hallucinating or does anyone else see what appears to be the Grim Reaper in this particu
cleaning window over companion way hatch (1) Elie at 10:31pm 01.17.16 Mid-Size Boats 3/834 hey guys - one more question! there is a window over the companion way hatch that I can't figure out
Leaking Racor 500FG filter on Universal Diesel M25. patrickkidd at 6:24pm 01.17.16 Catalina 30 19/4984 Hi there! I am trying to troubleshoot a leaking Racor 500FG (user manual: http://www.westernturbo.c
1 or 1 1/2 inch Head to Holding Tank Lines? Sean5306 at 4:26pm 01.17.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 15/7760 I'm overhauling the sanitation system in my Hunter P42. The original lines running from the old Jab
Coast Guard Documentation Board marchem at 12:57pm 01.17.16 Catalina 310 8/1953 Those of you with CG documented vessels: where did you mount the documentation board? Our boat was
Hunter 28 sdstef at 12:30pm 01.17.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2910 I recently sold my Oday 25 and now ready to buy a new boat, well a 91 H28. I read a review by David
Battery amp hr capacity PeterBld at 11:04am 01.17.16 Ask All Sailors 5/876 I am resetting our Xantrex Link 2000. I am not sure how to calculate our existing battery capacity.
Black Mold atwhite2 at 10:30am 01.17.16 Ask All Sailors 18/8120 Hello All, Once the weather takes a turn for the warmer, I will be back up on my boat getting it re
Uphaul line configuration. Karyon at 8:42am 01.17.16 Smaller Boats 11/964 Last fall I replaced my uphaul line for the centre board on top of the deck on my H23.5 The line goe
Are There Any Hard Dodgers Being Made for Beneteau? Mongo Mike at 7:36am 01.17.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/3441 Something for the Oceanis and Sense models. Has anyone found the Grail? I would love to see what
Opinions on Pearson 33? davidkahn53 at 6:39am 01.17.16 Ask All Sailors 12/1845 Just moved to Philadelphia after lifetime on the West Coast. Had to sell Catalina 30 in San Francis
Owners Manual Hunter 336 (1996) THHE at 3:56am 01.17.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1667 Hi all, I just purchased a Hunter 336 (1996) however the owners manual is missing. I have allready c
Sail drive,check installation! Patrik at 2:33am 01.17.16 Big Boats 2/1032 I have a H356 made in Florida 2002 and shipped to Sweden. Saildrive was at that time not allowed in
Backing plates for engine Patrik at 11:39pm 01.16.16 Big Boats 1/695 Hi, I have a H356 and wonder if anyone knows if there are any backing plates where the engine is mou
Cleaning Interior Cushions (1) Elie at 8:22pm 01.16.16 Mid-Size Boats 22/11900 Hi Guys, Anyone have any suggestions on how to clean the interior cushion covers? Do I need to dry-c
Cut the shaft or pull the engine? (1) druid at 5:19pm 01.16.16 Engines and Propulsion 5/1078 I'm going to replace the engine on my Ontario32 (see other posts...). Now, removing the shaft from t
Eagerly awaiting Biobob Catalina 27 at 4:44pm 01.16.16 Ask All Sailors 2/486 Hi all, I am eagerly awaiting the new version of "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitati
2016 New Projects: Battery relocation / Comm Cntr - Update #3 4/17 (4) Brian D at 1:35pm 01.16.16 Ask All Sailors 6/1001 Time to do what I have been meaning to do since around 2007. Based on the recommendations of my surv
Is a Merc 9.9, weighing 99 lbs too heavy for a Hunter 23.5? jb2renee at 1:03pm 01.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1836 I'm replacing a Johnson 9.9 that came with my boat. In the 25 inch shaft, choices are limited, and I

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How do you clean through hull while in water? JoeWhite at 4:44pm 03.09.24 Thermostat not opening
How do you clean through hull while in water? Ted10028 at 4:39pm 03.09.24 That works too. You could pull the hose off the mixing elbow and catch it there inside the boat if
How do you clean through hull while in water? Allan12210 at 4:34pm 03.09.24 I suppose I could hang a 5 gallon Home Depot bucket over the side and get a measure of how much wat
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? Ted10028 at 3:45pm 03.09.24 Or why they drilled at least 6 extra holes (not filled?) in the transom. Greg Yes I saw that. Pe
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? Tally Ho at 3:36pm 03.09.24 this appears to be about a 27 foot sailboat. I am not sure why he left the outboard on all winter
Refrigerator/ Freezer Door Gasket NYSail at 3:34pm 03.09.24 Yes that is the part that attaches to the door, if the original door had the seal. Now you have m
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? Ted10028 at 3:04pm 03.09.24 this appears to be about a 27 foot sailboat. I am not sure why he left the outboard on all winter
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? (1) Ted10028 at 3:03pm 03.09.24 The cost and time to reinforce a transom to take the cantilever force of an OB motor is a serious (
Hunter 170 dlochner at 2:57pm 03.09.24 Thanks to all for the resources. I got a wealth from the daysailer forum. Although I didn't have mu
can someone tell me what these two hoses/ducts are for? Ted10028 at 2:56pm 03.09.24 My thinking is that the blower exhausts air from one duct and the other brings in fresh air to the
Hunter 170 (1) quiggers at 2:33pm 03.09.24 Thanks to all for the resources. I got a wealth from the daysailer forum. Although I didn't have muc
Refrigerator/ Freezer Door Gasket All U Get at 1:06pm 03.09.24 Yes that is the part that attaches to the door, if the original door had the seal. Now you have m
can someone tell me what these two hoses/ducts are for? All U Get at 12:54pm 03.09.24 Thanks, I will try the wet/dry vac if I can get a hose to reach back there. I guess I should try en
GOB Gone? thinwater at 12:50pm 03.09.24 Nearly every article was a story that was a pleasure to read and learn from. There's a great sense
CONGRATS TO CRAZY DAVE CONDON.. OVER 10,000 HELPFUL MESSAGES Will Gilmore at 12:33pm 03.09.24 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/attachments/img_3868-jpeg.223423 What I want to know is, why is
GOB Gone? Project_Mayhem at 12:11pm 03.09.24 What is it that you miss about Good Old Boat the most? Nearly every article was a story that was a
Radar Data cable in mast of Catalina 30 jssailem at 12:02pm 03.09.24 1. Do I need to unstep the mast 2. or can I use the existing cable to pull it down? Impossible to
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? Project_Mayhem at 12:01pm 03.09.24 Great points. My insurance gives me free towing but I am more worried about losing power in a dange
Refrigerator/ Freezer Door Gasket dlochner at 11:38am 03.09.24 Picture 3 the part close to my thumb so it sits tall. The gasket has a flat side on the bottom part
Clamp on meter recommendation? kloudie1 at 11:37am 03.09.24 Harbor Freight has one for around $90.

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