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jmish at 12:10am 09.09.15
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I replaced the exhaust hose on my 1988 Catalina 30 MkII, and I'm posting my project notes here in ca
planoron at 10:33pm 09.08.15
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OK,,,I am sure this will generate a lot of opinions and hopefully so:) We purchased our boat a y
SFS at 9:36pm 09.08.15
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My H31 has a relatively new Yanmar 3YM20. I have separate throttle and gear controls on the two sid
SFS at 9:14pm 09.08.15
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1983 H31 with what appear to be the original hatches. Total of 2 hatches, one in main cabin, one in
SFS at 9:07pm 09.08.15
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1983 H31. What can be plugged in to these? I have about 3 of them in the main cabin - they apparent
Padrone at 8:59pm 09.08.15
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Does polarity matter when connecting up a 12v (car) outlet for use when plugging in an adapter for u
Ken13559 at 8:33pm 09.08.15
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Can I wrap the prop with waxed paper to prevent barnacles growing on it? When I run the engine, I su
james morrison at 7:53pm 09.08.15
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I have a 1995 oceanis 40 that has retractable shades on all the ports. A few no longer retract well.
tigue at 7:49pm 09.08.15
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I am at the later stages of purchasing a 2003 Hunter 356. With a Yanmar 27HP motor and a MAX prop. I
Kings Gambit at 5:57pm 09.08.15
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I was returning to home harbor after the Labor Day outing. The channel had several SUP's in it. On
C Jones at 5:15pm 09.08.15
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I took several big boat friends to look at a 1985 h31 today. The owner was not there but we were abl
gettinthere at 4:10pm 09.08.15
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Thought I'd share my latest work. Lot of fun to produce and didn't crash the drone once...as opposed
Doc_holiday at 4:09pm 09.08.15
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I have a 9.9 merc 2 stroke. It's been a great motor. This week while out putting around I noticed I
OS2Dude at 3:46pm 09.08.15
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We have a Norcold 'L' shaped refrigerator in our 1985 Catalina 30. (Not sure of the model) It had
VT Fitz at 3:10pm 09.08.15
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After 10 seasons with our beloved H23.5, Grasshopper, we -- well, me really -- have been bitten by t
SFS at 3:03pm 09.08.15
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Guess this will teach me to worry about dock lines. Had the boat (1983 Hunter 31) out Saturday, mot
Don Lucas at 2:54pm 09.08.15
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I would like to have more power available to run stuff like hot water, air conditioning, water maker
allen-deckard at 2:34pm 09.08.15
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haven't seen anyone try it so there ya go it means I have to give it a try hehe What I'm planning
Earprints01 at 2:18pm 09.08.15
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I have a Kenyon mast on my H-23. It is held on the deck with two pins through the mast base and the
JerryA at 1:54pm 09.08.15
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Hi Folks, I have a Volvo 2002 diesel in my boat and it seems that the gauges become less accurate

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Is this bushing still available?
Crazy Dave Condon at 11:30am 01.02.24
What I am beginning to see more of suppliers going by the wayside since 2008 which does not bode wel
Is this bushing still available?
Justin_NSA at 10:24am 01.02.24
Thanks Dave. I talked to Mike. He gave me a place in Florida that might be able to fab UHMV bearing
Mercury outboard parts unavailable for months
tfox2069 at 10:21am 01.02.24
I have one of those old 4 hp 4 stroke Mercs taking up space in my garage too. Tohatsu made the mot
Simpson Lawrence Windlass Help
gfrazzle at 10:11am 01.02.24
Motor brushes can get corroded from sitting idle as stated above. I had a bareboat charter in the BV
Adding Outboard Tilt Control (actuator) To Hunter 260
JBP-PA at 10:09am 01.02.24
Here is another one. https://www.islandsmarinecenter.com/burnewiin/imc-easy-lift The Rhodes 22 cam
Installing engine shutoff solenoid/switch
Ward H at 9:53am 01.02.24
Sounds like a worthwhile winter project.
Mercury outboard parts unavailable for months
dlochner at 9:26am 01.02.24
I have one of those old 4 hp 4 stroke Mercs taking up space in my garage too. Tohatsu made the mot
Mercury outboard parts unavailable for months
twalker H260 at 9:14am 01.02.24
Have you tried taking the existing bearing to a bearing supply shop? the bearing itself may have in
How to change Trailer tire with Boat on Trailer?
Timm R Oday25 at 9:05am 01.02.24
Jack up the trailer from the frame, not the axle. I'd recommend a floor jack. I have had two Harbor
Mercury outboard parts unavailable for months
Dave at 8:52am 01.02.24
(NO, this is NOT an ad to sell it!!) Thank you, much appreciated. :biggrin: :beer:
Propeller shaft seal does not seem right.
Scott T-Bird at 8:02am 01.02.24
@JohnnyP based on this post, you haven't really defined a problem. You say it leaks "while working
Is this bushing still available?
Justin_NSA at 7:56am 01.02.24
Contact Mike Thomas at the forum store extension 106. He use to order parts for Hunter Marine now
Is this bushing still available?
Justin_NSA at 7:45am 01.02.24
Have it machined from a block of delrin... If I can't find one, I may do this. The diagram says I
What's the purpose for these slots?   (1)
Justin_NSA at 7:43am 01.02.24
Jkutyna, I am not planning to seal off the floor panel, just screen the slots. I may have it done l
Simpson Lawrence Windlass Help
DRhoads at 6:29am 01.02.24
Check your starter battery. If low all you will get is clicking. Start the engine, take it up to a
How dispose of sailboat?
QCI at 6:06am 01.02.24
I was going to pay to have the boat disposed of but someone wanted to have the boat. I ended up gift
Propeller shaft seal does not seem right.
dlochner at 6:02am 01.02.24
The extra clamp on the shaft is a safety feature. If for some reason the SS rotor should come loose,
Propeller shaft seal does not seem right.
Ward H at 5:57am 01.02.24
I agree that the clamp is being used as a marker to indicate if the collar is slipping forward and l
Propeller shaft seal does not seem right.
Captain Larry-DH at 5:54am 01.02.24
It looks over compressed. Where is the vent line? When was it last serviced? (Every 6 years ish pa

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