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Starting Issue - Universal M3=20 plorette at 1:33pm 08.22.15 Engines and Propulsion 7/1273 I have had two instances where I have motored out to sail, and when I attempt to restart after a sho
Minor Blistering in Gelcoat of Hunter 380 sandiegosailor99 at 9:53am 08.22.15 Big Boats 4/1136 Does anyone have any experience with minor blistering in the gelcoat of a large Hunter? I believe
Battery terminal fuses nctxia at 8:35am 08.22.15 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1651 I am installing MRBF fuse blocks on my battery. Does anyone know what size fuse (they come from 30
taking out a PH II pump and putting in a Jabsco woodster at 7:32am 08.22.15 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1482 i was in Long Beach Ms on Wednesday looking at docks and slips and while i was there came across a p
Waste tank treatments DockH at 5:17am 08.22.15 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/3147 Any suggestions for treatments before and post pump out especially when passenger used it both ways
Need CNG primary regulator Jtoben at 4:50am 08.22.15 S2 2/1114 The primary regulator on the CNG stove/oven has a bad diaphragm and spring. We replaced the seconda
Need primary CNG regulator Jtoben at 4:12am 08.22.15 Ask All Sailors 2/784 Looking for a primary CNG regulator. For a Gas Systems Inc, Hille Range stove/oven. I don't suppos
New stripes. Karyon at 9:33pm 08.21.15 Smaller Boats 5/1001 last week we picked up our new to us H23.5, the former owner removed all the old striping and that s
Hunter 146 cockpit floor sag kmbrink at 8:27pm 08.21.15 Day Sailers 3/1362 Boat purchased new 2004, original owner. For years, have noticed boat takes on some water in hull a
Sail Size - H19-93 tom flatley at 7:53pm 08.21.15 Smaller Boats 2/602 Just got a H-19-93 anybody know the dimensions of the main and jib? all I know is that the total
Hunter 19 1993 tom flatley at 7:27pm 08.21.15 Smaller Boats 3/961 Hi So I just bought a 19- am in Rangeley Me- saw that there is a gino8644 who lives in Rockland Me a
Transporting a 386 and taking down a Selden Main Furler sandiegosailor99 at 7:20pm 08.21.15 Big Boats 6/1228 Does anyone have any experience with taking down the mast on a Hunter 380 with roller furling for tr
Water heater removal 1977 hunter 30 riverbouy at 7:11pm 08.21.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1364 I need to replace my hot water heater but can't determine a method to remove it. I can disconnect i
Things Are Looking Clearer.... Maine Sail at 4:30pm 08.21.15 Ask All Sailors 15/1674 This sure beats the 40 nm we did today in 50' to 100' vis.. http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/im
Crazy Engine Question.... Zed at 4:26pm 08.21.15 Engines and Propulsion 21/6587 MY WIFE, the Admiral, has just informed me that her long term wish was to be able to propel our litt
Voluntary swimming, but not by choice (3) Rich Stidger at 4:25pm 08.21.15 Ask All Sailors 14/2729
Yanmar 2gmF zinc(s) IH82BL8 at 3:44pm 08.21.15 Mid-Size Boats 2/985 The Yanmar service manual indicates the use of zincs on a raw water cooled engine. The 2gmf uses a
Jib Furling Direction Don Guillette at 1:55pm 08.21.15 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 15/5273 Mates: I get all kinds of questions by phone ' email from sailors all over the world. Normally, I ca
Fish finder VS depth sounder / instrument set? Macboy at 12:45pm 08.21.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1654 Our Mac came with a fish finder which gives us hull speed from a little paddle wheel on the back/bot
Hatch Latch (1) repawn at 12:28pm 08.21.15 Ask An Oday Owner 3/737 Hi all, My 73 O'day 22 did not come with a forward hatch cover - finally made one last night. Sti

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Pressure/temperature valve and setting on water heater jviss at 10:32am 07.24.23 There you go again with the excessive affectation towards inanimate objects. Pd0VBm8gU5o
Neutral and Ground wires connected in AC Panel Maine Sail at 10:31am 07.24.23 No it is not. But the AC grounding bus should be connected to the DC neg/ground bus
Pressure/temperature valve and setting on water heater Ralph Johnstone at 10:30am 07.24.23
Life vest inflated while stored on boat. Common? jviss at 10:28am 07.24.23 The only two auto inflate harness/PFD jackets I have self-inflated due to humidity. I converted bot
Electric Sailboat Drives High Current at 10:25am 07.24.23
Electric Sailboat Drives jviss at 10:19am 07.24.23 Next up: a hybrid...stay tuned... I like the idea of a hybrid. I'm interested to hear your approa
Electric Sailboat Drives jviss at 10:16am 07.24.23 I think it depends at least a little on your priorities as a sailor. I electrified my old Hunter 2
Electric Sailboat Drives High Current at 10:09am 07.24.23 I think it depends at least a little on your priorities as a sailor. I electrified my old Hunter 25
Removing Treadmaster decking Hollyberry at 9:56am 07.24.23
Pressure/temperature valve and setting on water heater jviss at 9:17am 07.24.23 I have a 2 gallon accumulator. I love it. :)
Electric Sailboat Drives rgranger at 9:11am 07.24.23 I think of winters in New England, lots of muddy and salty ice and slush on the bottom of the car,
Electric Sailboat Drives rgranger at 9:08am 07.24.23 We need some kind of new discovery or invention, like liquid Coulombs, or something. Maybe gasolin
Pressure/temperature valve and setting on water heater jviss at 9:05am 07.24.23
Electric Sailboat Drives jviss at 8:59am 07.24.23 Solar is getting more efficient and so is wind. Even at 100% efficiency, how many square feet (squ
Electric Sailboat Drives jviss at 8:54am 07.24.23 We could have the range issue for electric cars solved now if we had battery swaping stations. I t
Wrapping my boat question Project_Mayhem at 8:51am 07.24.23 I had my motorcycle tank & plastic wrapped. Getting it off when it showed its age was a bitch. I ca
Getting on the track - questions about my tracks and jib cars Scott T-Bird at 8:49am 07.24.23 Thanks, I see you have a track cheek block?? that you use to move your jib block without needing to
Removing Treadmaster decking FastOlson at 8:36am 07.24.23 You are going to have to refinish that deck surface anyway, and this is a good time to epoxy-re-pot
Pressure/temperature valve and setting on water heater east coaster at 8:34am 07.24.23 Thank you all for your input, suggestions and what is on your boat and working for you. I now consid
Wrapping my boat question stickinthemud57 at 8:32am 07.24.23 That does look very slick. Definitely sets your boat apart. Have you ever had to remove any sections

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