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Repowering Hunter 30 Robert1224 at 4:36pm 09.19.15 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1257 Ahoy, I am considering re-powering my 1979 Hunter 30 with a YSM12 to a Yanmar 2GMF. To those who ha
Replacing Cutlass Bearing / Shaft - Problems Dfisher at 4:35pm 09.19.15 Mid-Size Boats 7/2409 Ive been chasing a severe vibration problem that doesn't allow my 1983 Hunter 31 to get to full RPM
where is the vhf antenna pilotgene1 at 2:54pm 09.19.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/668 looking for the VHF antenna, thought it was on top of the mast, but didn't find it up there, antenna
H30T - engine casing/steps - coming adrift Patrick Randall at 2:35pm 09.19.15 Mid-Size Boats 1/647 Anyone fixed a H30T's joint between the engine cover/steps/"knives and forks box holder" and the hea
Voltage Regulator Terry in Naples at 2:33pm 09.19.15 Ask All Sailors 5/2245 My voltage regulator quit on me. I have an older Balmar hi power alternator set up with a voltage re
1990 Hunter 30T genoa tracks ends? Patrick Randall at 2:31pm 09.19.15 Mid-Size Boats 7/1190 Anyone know where to get the little moldings that stop you catching your toe on the end of the genoa
Bleed problem? Joetech at 12:26pm 09.19.15 Engines and Propulsion 6/1590
Sliding hatch head bumper (1) Windtherapy at 12:23pm 09.19.15 Ask All Sailors 16/1597 OK so as we all know the head room in an O'Day (or at least my 26') is just shy of 6 feet. I have b
H2O under stern floorboards Hugh Burton at 11:44am 09.19.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/629 Getting our 26M ready for winter and I found a little H2O under the rear berth floorboards. Two spot
Leaky! atrometer at 11:14am 09.19.15 Catalina 22 14/1590 On my 1976 22', I have an apparent leak somewhere in the area of the rear seat of the dinette. Wate
Just got my MH-40 back zigracer at 9:51am 09.19.15 Big Boats 16/2479 So a little more than a month ago, I take the guys from work out for a day sail out of Noank/Mystic,
Bilge pump float switch. (1) scottmellloyditude at 9:35am 09.19.15 Mid-Size Boats 1/1025 Some reason float switch decided to melt...
Installing Halyard Restrainer Mike48 at 7:57am 09.19.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2763 I'm installing a halyard restrainer that came with my Schaefer CF-500 roller furler. There is one h
Broken Rudder Cap Hunter 27 Hapa at 6:16am 09.19.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1091 Aloha All~ I was hoping my first post would be sharing the joys of sailing in Florida... Not a c
Anchor light brand (2) jwieneck at 6:04am 09.19.15 Big Boats 4/1176 Am hoping someone can tell me what brand this mast head anchor light is. I could not see any label a
26S Trailer axle clearance indianajolet at 4:55am 09.19.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1474 Anyone know how much space should be between boat hull and axle on a 26 s when on the trailer? Than
vbunce vbunce at 6:16pm 09.18.15 Pearson 0/715 water leaks need help pearson 303 1984 port hole in head is leaking water a lot what type of port h
Takeaways from Newport Boat Show Solstice at 2:33pm 09.18.15 Ask All Sailors 2/793 Went to the show yesterday and the two most interesting take always for me were that Tartan introduc
What oil should I use in my Yanmar transmission Nelsonhow at 2:09pm 09.18.15 Engines and Propulsion 3/1830 The Yanmar manual calls for SAE 10w-30 CC oil. But I understand that the CC rating is no longer use
Marine grade wire? Macboy at 2:07pm 09.18.15 Ask All Sailors 17/3880 So, aside from buying wire at a marine shop - why is it that nobody seems to know what I'm talking a

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2GM20F engine issue (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:34pm 12.12.23 Hi Ken, System three is what I have always used from glass repairs to waterproofing balsa core mate
2GM20F engine issue Ken13559 at 7:08pm 12.12.23 Saturate the raw balsa with neat epoxy. Then it will probably be necessary to replace the fiberglas
Swim platform question dlochner at 6:46pm 12.12.23 Okay last post about this swim platform question. I've found a platform with detachable sides (pict
Swim platform question thinwater at 6:23pm 12.12.23 Back to the OP's question. The problem with mounting an outboard on a swim platform is that moving
Re-installing the shaft coupling Tally Ho at 5:51pm 12.12.23 I put a little Lanocote on the shaft and coupling when I last removed the coupling to install a Volv
Swim platform question (2) ian260 at 5:12pm 12.12.23 Okay last post about this swim platform question. I've found a platform with detachable sides (pictu
Portlight help Crazy Dave Condon at 4:30pm 12.12.23 @Believe H46 and @Rasselas36 The phone number 878-932-7245 is the number for SBO forum store. A
Aft Storage Locker, Lazarette, Lid Support RitSim at 3:25pm 12.12.23 Gas springs would be a solution but you will need closed dimension. open dimension, spring force whe
Aft Storage Locker, Lazarette, Lid Support danm1 at 3:12pm 12.12.23 Perhaps a gas lid support strut, similar to those used on refrigerator lids.
Synthetic Rigging Davidasailor26 at 3:06pm 12.12.23 2 Issues during Construction: Construction Stretch: Lines may experience a one-time stretch when
S2 9.2C wire/plumbing diagrams kandrzejczyk at 2:46pm 12.12.23 I am in the process of re wiring my entire 9.2C : new breaker panel, all wires are being replaced an
Swim platform question dlochner at 2:30pm 12.12.23 i will probably keep it in the water if i am traveling as the spinning prop will recharge the batte
Swim platform question ian260 at 2:14pm 12.12.23 i appreciate everyone's input. i would love to have a sugar scoop but alas she came without one. So
Water Tank Capacity on 2007 44DS ggrizzard at 1:41pm 12.12.23 Grant6290 Did you mean "BOW" tanks? There are so many acronyms out there theses days I can't tell
Re-installing the shaft coupling Ralph Johnstone at 1:08pm 12.12.23 Do you 1. Do you know what an interference fitting is ? 2. Can you have the interference fit fl
Re-installing the shaft coupling Straycat22296 at 12:43pm 12.12.23 Thank you for all the information and opinions. This is why I enjoy this site so much. I will have t
Re-installing the shaft coupling American_Mainsail at 12:07pm 12.12.23 The OP's question dealt with anti-seize on a straight coupling. FULL STOP. Nothing about coupling
Swim platform question (3) rgranger at 11:46am 12.12.23 ...like the sugar scoops ... Same! I had a walk off transom on my H26 and used it ALL of the time
Swim platform question shemandr at 11:36am 12.12.23 I like the sugar scoop pictured above. The girl looks pretty good too! But the connection with a s
Hollow Transom Surprise LakeShark at 11:07am 12.12.23 Use threaded rods for the grunion replacements. Then you avoid cutting the holes in the cockpit lin

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