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Wiring to tachometer/odometer jveatch at 10:26pm 08.26.15 Big Boats 4/962 The odometer screen on our Hunter 41DS has become blank. I'm going to add a standard Hobbs Meter but
Gin pole pictures stvnm at 9:12pm 08.26.15 Smaller Boats 7/1963 This is my little contribution to the mast raising system topic. This is how is have addressed the i
Bubbles in fuel line Westerbeke 10-2 cbourne200 at 7:35pm 08.26.15 Engines and Propulsion 3/1031 Having had engine problems lately, I decided to rig a 'fuel polisher' ' attempt to clean fuel. Boat
Texoma trip slowdog at 7:02pm 08.26.15 Ask All Sailors 1/601 After working on the boat for about two years it's time to test it out. I will be at Texoma Septembe
Cal 27 poptop cabin cushions jebt2921 at 6:19pm 08.26.15 Parts Search 0/1192 We're currently refitting our 1970 Cal 27 poptop and are about finished. We do need cushions for the
Is there a classified section to post items for sale? jebt2921 at 6:17pm 08.26.15 Parts Search 5/960 Please excuse my posting if it shouldn't be here. If this isn't the best place please lead me in the
transport question knotoldyet at 6:16pm 08.26.15 Catalina 30 2/898 First of all, many thanks for the great info here. Very helpful stuff. So, I pulled the trigger this
Centerboard seems stuck in the up position (O'Day 222) Mhertz at 6:08pm 08.26.15 Day Sailers 8/2434 Any ideas on how to release it?
For sale jebt2921 at 5:02pm 08.26.15 Big Boats 0/15 Have a Hunter 34 jib for sale. Probably a 150 but I can get exact specs. Just wanting to see what in
H26 Leak Bungalow Bill at 4:49pm 08.26.15 Trailer Sailors 1/1065 I have the dreaded water in the bilge/subfloor in my H26. I found a leak in the rear center barely a
Batteries - More Questions KZW at 4:24pm 08.26.15 Catalina 310 25/3903
Leak in H26 Bungalow Bill at 1:15pm 08.26.15 Smaller Boats 2/820 I have the dreaded water in the bilge/subfloor in my H26. I found a leak in the rear center barely
Possible Hurricane this weekend. Need Advise. pateco at 12:44pm 08.26.15 Ask All Sailors 48/4250 Forecast is calling for possible category 1 storm late Sunday/early Monday. This will be my first st
Thoughts and comments about my Long Trip I'm planning (4) allen-deckard at 12:20pm 08.26.15 Catalina 22 20/2781 Hey guys I've been wanting to take this trip for the last year and am finally working up the nerve I
Repairing Teak/Holly Cabin Sole Floor Dents kvalerio at 11:36am 08.26.15 Mid-Size Boats 6/5316 I made the rookie mistake of momentarily storing our hatch boards on the top stair of the cabin. My
CDI Furler Halyard Tension (1) cb32863 at 10:49am 08.26.15 Ask All Sailors 11/3613 For you all that own a CDI furler, you know that the halyard situation is not the best. I find mine
Owner's Manual for 1983 H31 SFS at 7:35am 08.26.15 Mid-Size Boats 1/824 Bought a 1983 Hunter 31 yesterday, and I'm spending this morning accumulating manuals, etc. I nee
climbing an installed rollor reefing.. Needosh at 5:07am 08.26.15 Ask All Sailors 15/1152 Hi Folks,I am just wondering if there's a way to get up the furler on the forestay.. one screw worke
Before Boat Ownership (1) Kermit at 4:43am 08.26.15 Sails Call Lounge 8/2493 This explains a lot! Or Since you're thinking of a project boat... Or You will NEVER see this
Mast wiring/electronics install taboni at 4:34am 08.26.15 Mid-Size Boats 7/3156 Mast wiring/electronics install cost Just trying to get a sense of how much a job like this costs t

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CALLING ON ANYONE WHO HAS A UNIVERSAL 5416 Richard19068 at 11:16am 11.15.23 So I'm not sure which engine I have. It's not a 5411 and it's not a 5418. It is a two cylinder. He
Suddenly needing some brake work Rick Webb at 11:05am 11.15.23 When you get them working you'll be the only guy in the neighborhood who has working brakes on their
Primary Fuel Filter Lifespan? Ralph Johnstone at 10:18am 11.15.23 I then installed a Racor Vacuum gauge and see no difference in the reading year over year. I am now
CALLING ON ANYONE WHO HAS A UNIVERSAL 5416 Arrgh at 9:34am 11.15.23 hmmm...I meant 5424, but yes, you're right is it a three cylinder. The front of it looks the same to
Add heat-sink cooling fins to alternator? Hayden Watson at 9:19am 11.15.23 The only way to get more out of that alt without over-stressing it is to remotely rectify it. Than
Coolant flush JoeWhite at 9:13am 11.15.23 I flush the cooling system with distilled water to avoid the mud granuals and chemicals that exist i
Primary Fuel Filter Lifespan? Hello Below at 9:05am 11.15.23 Hi all, While sitting in my easy chair, my mind started wandering about the little things that need
Primary Fuel Filter Lifespan? JoeWhite at 9:05am 11.15.23 The rubber gaskets may have dried up and may leak. I keep a spare one but rotate them so that I alwa
Primary Fuel Filter Lifespan? rpell1@msn.com at 9:03am 11.15.23
CALLING ON ANYONE WHO HAS A UNIVERSAL 5416 twodzusfittings at 8:52am 11.15.23 Looks like the 5425 to me... Isn't a 5425 a three cylinder?
Noisy Isolation Transformer on 2004 Hunter 36 Johann at 8:51am 11.15.23
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:50am 11.15.23 Wearing a speedo might boost him into the Boat Babe realm. Please be careful what you wish for .
End of Season Storms JamesG161 at 8:37am 11.15.23 You needn't capitalize "gasp". You again? going to ignore your posts. Bye.!
Primary Fuel Filter Lifespan? Don S/V ILLusion at 8:21am 11.15.23
CALLING ON ANYONE WHO HAS A UNIVERSAL 5416 (1) Stu Jackson at 8:12am 11.15.23 Somewhere on that website is a history of Universal. Here's my file copy of list of all their engin
Keel seam location on a full fin keel? (3) BC Bernie at 7:21am 11.15.23 Hi there. I have hull #250. I had similar too. This is not the Catalina smile as referenced in past
Add heat-sink cooling fins to alternator? Maine Sail at 6:48am 11.15.23 The only way to get more out of that alt without over-stressing it is to remotely rectify it.
CALLING ON ANYONE WHO HAS A UNIVERSAL 5416 Arrgh at 6:42am 11.15.23 Looks like the 5425 to me...
Suddenly needing some brake work justsomeguy at 6:36am 11.15.23 I bought this trailer new in '05. 18 years later...who needs brakes? ;)
End of Season Storms justsomeguy at 6:31am 11.15.23 last Gasp You needn't capitalize "gasp".

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