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Topping lift Tim22 at 6:19pm 05.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1012 I am thinking of adding a topping lift on my hunter 310. I see from the photo galleries that many of
Just a heads up justsomeguy at 5:41pm 05.05.15 Forum Help (Site Talk) 11/1721 When I type CDI furler, the link that usually gets automatically inserted leads to nowhere. Maybe
heres a pic gene new name (1) piedpiperIII at 5:08pm 05.05.15 Catalina 22 3/645 just a quick pic after wet sanding to get rid of chalk
Sail Cuba. Benny17441 at 5:02pm 05.05.15 Ask All Sailors 15/2481 The US has recently granted licenses for ferry services to Cuba. The announcement goes on to say t
bents prop shaft? admorton at 4:59pm 05.05.15 Mid-Size Boats 20/3696 I just bought a 28.5. Nice boat! Previous owner says that it has a bent prop shaft. It does have a
bent jib spar fortunare at 4:55pm 05.05.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1112 by mistake when I first bought my Mac 26M I rolled up the jib to transport it, not thinking it had
Deck leaks Hunter240 Gary Byers at 3:23pm 05.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/618 I have brown water stains coming from the horizontal hull liner joint below the windows on the starb
Looking at 87 285 OS2Dude at 3:04pm 05.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/659 I'm looking at a 1987 Hunter 285. (Going to see it in a few days) It will be an up-size from my cu
Battery-charger Install Questions (1) dlochner at 2:12pm 05.05.15 Musings With Maine Sail 2/1052 Maine, Installing a new charger and batteries (4 GCs series/parallel one bank, separate start bat
What type of foam to use Wakulla212 at 1:52pm 05.05.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 63/8190 A previous owner of my Mac25 removed much of the interior foam flotation. I would like to replace.
Small boat sails here! (1) Phil Herring at 1:39pm 05.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1095 This is always kind of a fun day here: our annual shipment of sails for the 140, 146, 170, and 216
Propane Storage on Rail RonRelyea at 1:16pm 05.05.15 Ask All Sailors 15/5520 I'm considering getting a 17 pound fiberglass composite tank for my boat. I have no propane locker
Latest O240 project (1) Hydro Therapy at 1:06pm 05.05.15 Day Sailers 6/970 I never liked the white Formica table in the cabin. I wanted to replace it with wood but was always
Compression post design flaw rodgerforster at 12:46pm 05.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/3156 Have this flaw leaking water into my Hunter34. Does anyone know a boat wright in Vancouver, bc who c
Raritan PHII not pumping in water...will pump out Pat at 12:04pm 05.05.15 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 24/13431 My PHII head will not pump in water from the thru hull....it will pump out.. although somewhat reluc
Hunter 23.5 Mast LED bulbs Mike in Cape Cod at 11:44am 05.05.15 Smaller Boats 2/1146 Can anyone give me a make and part number for LED bulbs for the 23.5 original mast fixture. Is t
Forward Hatch Screen Spellman66 at 11:30am 05.05.15 Catalina 310 14/3623 Our forward hatch (Lewmar) doesn't have, and does need, a screen. I ave researched the threads but
Beneteau 311 Tethys3 at 11:07am 05.05.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2532 I recently purchased a 2001 Beneteau 311, I love the boat but have been puzzled by the plumbing. I s
Shore Power cables questions (2) dave_and_dd at 10:55am 05.05.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/2089 Hey Folks - have a new (to me) 309, but this question is generic. My boat has 30 amp fittings and 3
Made an "AH-HA" discovery (5) Worldwalker88 at 10:54am 05.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1128 Paint ing and general things before splash. Never had a furler, never used a furler. I'm thinking t

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A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 8:29am 11.11.23
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't RussC at 8:24am 11.11.23
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Michael Davis at 8:24am 11.11.23 Progress. Solving one problem at a time.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 8:20am 11.11.23 Was up on the boat for the past coupe of days during 2 days of no rain. I was able to finish the e
Fischer Panda impeller change JoeWhite at 7:55am 11.11.23 I keep a spare pump aswell, it is a good idea. One has to be careful and not store it completely as
MARINE GROWTH Don S/V ILLusion at 7:41am 11.11.23 If your Micron CSC has been out of the water for an extended period, all you need to do to 'reactiv
I thought I have seen it all...and then this. WayneH at 7:29am 11.11.23 Me? I was thinking about all the extra weight on the boat. 4 cleats with motors, heavy electric cabl
Help and courage - West Marine Air Floor Dungy and Davit lift points capta at 7:17am 11.11.23 I do not believe you will be able to mount that dinghy on davits. A dinghy on davits needs a backbon
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed Captain Larry-DH at 7:16am 11.11.23 There is a US product similar, I'll have to look it up. Ah, meclizine. Haven't used that one but am
MARINE GROWTH Jim Legere at 7:16am 11.11.23 If your Micron CSC has been out of the water for an extended period, all you need to do to 'reactiva
replacement of glue-in fixed ports Crazy Dave Condon at 7:07am 11.11.23 As a dealer, I used fishing line using it in a sawing mode back and forth. It requires a second per
Fischer Panda impeller change capta at 6:56am 11.11.23 There are screwdrivers with "screw" holders available. However, I much prefer to have two pumps aboa
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed shemandr at 6:39am 11.11.23
Harken Electric Winch 46/E dlochner at 6:14am 11.11.23 Have you tried searching the Harken site for a service manual?
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed Scott T-Bird at 5:43am 11.11.23 so let's step back and look at what we're talking about here. a short, fat, early eighties, french
Fischer Panda impeller change dlochner at 5:17am 11.11.23
Raising boom height Hunter 28.5 JBP-PA at 5:08am 11.11.23 Holes (even) patched up are ugly. gary I keep thinking I could patch the holes my PO left with som
Fischer Panda impeller change (2) sailcapt340 at 4:52am 11.11.23
Fischer Panda impeller change dlochner at 4:23am 11.11.23 There is no need to use the same style of screw. Replace them with hex head or socket head bolts. Ei
Fischer Panda impeller change Rick486 at 4:12am 11.11.23 Have you tried removing the pump and changing the impeller on the bench? The pump is very easy to re

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