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Is gas UV sensitive? Project_Mayhem at 7:44am 10.09.23 Engines and Propulsion 6/660 I installed an inline filter made from clear plastic on my outboard to help diagnose a fuel issue. T
Nicro Solar Vent Malfunction odaydokay at 6:41am 10.09.23 Ask All Sailors 19/2961 I have had this unit (@4-1/2" diameter at mounting surface looks like). since 1995 so it does not ow
Removing rust stains from sail fabric...? Bocatura at 5:03am 10.09.23 Ask All Sailors 11/2162
Hunter 43 Legend skylight windows (1) Independent Marine Service at 9:08pm 10.08.23 Big Boats 1/674 Hello all! Admin, please help if this is in the wrong spot, as its partially an item that may be fo
Anyone out there own a Marlow-Hunter 31? matts997 at 7:15pm 10.08.23 Hunter Sailing Assoc. No. 1 0/830
When to tack NCBrew at 6:28pm 10.08.23 Racing 11/3234 As I head for the Winward mark I usually take one tack and stay on that until the mark is just past
Another dipsh@# trying to read a dipstick... (2) mforum at 5:56pm 10.08.23 Engines and Propulsion 7/1163 I decided to change the transmission fluid in the Hurth transmission of an Universal M18 on a Catali
Hunter 18.5 Topping Lift Setup? Need Help (3) FreedomCrawler at 2:38pm 10.08.23 Smaller Boats 19/1951 Good afternoon, recently picked up a Hunter 18.5 and was finally able to get it out today. While thi
Battery advice for new-to-us Hunter 36...and why did these huge Northstar AGMs die so soon? (1) Kupe at 1:55pm 10.08.23 Big Boats 79/8440 Hey gang- We're the happy owners of a new-to-us 2004 Hunter 36. We're coming from a 1984 Tartan 28
P42 Watermaker Install Jim_H42 at 5:56am 10.08.23 Big Boats 9/1188 I'm thinking about/researching installing a DIY water maker. The 120v system components could be sp
In h260 does water ballast plug area somehow drain to bilge? Davenport at 5:41am 10.08.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/784 Thanks to everyone, each tidbit of info may make lives of 100s a bit easier, thank you. I posted a
S2 6.9 model........2 repair problems: John Short at 10:59pm 10.07.23 Ask All Sailors 3/1012 1. any one ever hear of the fiberglass "shell " around the lifting keel pulling away, making the ke
C&C 29-2 Traveler Upgrade? igillerman at 8:20pm 10.07.23 C&C 4/1580
Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Autopilot Catching pvisich at 4:42pm 10.07.23 Ask All Sailors 14/1943 I installed the Raymarine EV-100 Autopilot this year and I noticed lately when the unit is not on, w
Catalina Capri (Catalina 18) in high winds? Monsterfish at 8:52am 10.07.23 Ask All Sailors 25/4690 Hello Sailors, The other day we were sailing on Lake Champlain with a pretty good wind: 12-14 knot
Usefulness of a boom slider(s) on a Selden boom/mast on a 386 (1) Hamish_s at 10:17am 10.07.23 Big Boats 9/1888 I am the newish owner of a 386, still learning all the optimization steps. The boom came with an em
1984 c25 sits bow down SailingLoto at 6:04am 10.07.23 Smaller Boats 19/2762 My c25 sits maybe 4" off her boot stripe, almost at the water at the bow, but the stern is above the
C-28 - what to look for? john6206 at 5:49am 10.07.23 Mid-Size Boats 6/1266
Need Rudder for a Javelin Michael Bicks at 11:11am 10.06.23 Day Sailers 0/710 Does anyone have one--mine sunk
Halyard Swivel stuck at the top Four Score at 10:33am 10.06.23 Ask All Sailors 18/1686 The head sail came detached from the halyard swivel and now it sits up top. Suggestions on how to ge

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Non Skid; Black Spots jssailem at 7:05am 08.02.25 Chuck.. That may be a bit extreme. It is not like a black hole. On the other hand drilling a hole i
Do i feel ssttuuiippiidd! jssailem at 7:01am 08.02.25 Yes there is. And a grand sea it is.:biggrin:
Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge jssailem at 7:00am 08.02.25 When the time comes to do the replacement, inspect your shaft for wear or pitting. Have the shaft in
Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge jssailem at 6:53am 08.02.25 This link may help. https://www.shaftseal.com/marine/pss-maintenance-kit.html If your data is accur
Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge Tally Ho at 6:50am 08.02.25 The shaft coupling connects the shaft to the transmission. If it was replaced 3 years ago, it shoul
rotten deck under the helm dmax at 6:32am 08.02.25 Dave, on an O'Day 35 attacking it from above is MUCH easier - difficult to even access the underside
Non Skid; Black Spots ChuckMcM at 6:26am 08.02.25 It appears that there are two distinct issues at hand: the physical composition and structure of the
Teak upkeep justsomeguy at 6:17am 08.02.25 Grey is good.
RIP my Canadian friend (almost)...saved by a MOB move! justsomeguy at 6:14am 08.02.25 Those Tilly hats are way too expensive to abandon! I hear they'll replace it for free.
Albin Vega 27 first time owner shemandr at 6:12am 08.02.25 Previous Owner.
3d printing for boats. stickinthemud57 at 6:03am 08.02.25 I was given a problematic printer for free a few months ago. Three hours later it was up and runnin
Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge testingthewaters91 at 5:53am 08.02.25 Yep. The bellows need to be replaced periodically. Based on some of your other findings, I would
Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge Tally Ho at 5:49am 08.02.25 That's a good idea, although this boat is equipped with a PSS dripless shaft seal. I could inspect
Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge dlochner at 5:48am 08.02.25 I could inspect it, or even replace the rubber if necessary PSS recommends changing the bellows e
Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge testingthewaters91 at 5:46am 08.02.25 You may want to check the cutlass bearing, and the shaft and coupling, and the stuffing box. Gre
Hunter 42 Passage Grounding wires in center bilge. dlochner at 5:44am 08.02.25 I've been trying to pin down a reason why my zincs are getting decimated. Do you have a galvanic
Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge Tally Ho at 5:43am 08.02.25 AS far as I know the propeller and shaft are functional and seem in decent condition. Is there any
New LFP House Battery Maine Sail at 5:39am 08.02.25 Absorb at 14.2V is fine for WC batts though I would bump float to 13.5V.
Hunter 42 Passage Grounding wires in center bilge. jssailem at 5:36am 08.02.25 I've been trying to pin down a reason why my zincs are getting decimated. You are seeing the resul
Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge Maine Sail at 5:24am 08.02.25 Impact driver, 6 point deep socket, done..

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