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New Reef Lines H34 (4) Blackacre at 10:21am 02.05.15 Big Boats 24/2506 I would like to replace my reef lines. Does anyone have advice on the best type of line to use and a
Does anyone know anything about a Sumner 19? Capn Bucky at 10:20am 02.05.15 Trailer Sailors 2/1784 There is one for sale near me. I've never heard of this boat before. I would appreciate any knowle
Windlass on Hunter 375 (1) Lander at 9:46am 02.05.15 Big Boats 6/1585 Attached is a picture of the Windlass on my 1993 Hunter 375. I wanted to take it apart and service
our solar panel setup (6) Bob 04 H260 at 8:30am 02.05.15 Ask All Sailors 8/1456 A few people have asked about our solar setup. I have now some better pictures I think will illustra
Batteries revisited (1) Loose Ends at 7:07am 02.05.15 Musings With Maine Sail 9/2267 Main Sail, Any thoughts on the Duracell batteries currently sold at Sam's? I need two new deep
Seafarer 34 port side settee bulkhead issue (1) brownoarsman at 7:04am 02.05.15 Seafarer 2/3052 Hello, I'm very sure I want to buy a Seafarer 34, however there's only one issue I'm concerned abou
Going Completely Crazy!!! Dabidibo at 7:04am 02.05.15 Big Boats 7/980 I own a1998 Hunter 450 CC Passage. I have fresh water very very often lying on the top of the water
Cumberland Dividings and St. Marys (4) Roger Long at 4:05am 02.05.15 Roger Long - The further adventures of Strider 3/2574 We buttoned up Strider last weekend and headed back north in a rental car so I could attend a meetin
Battery replacement Harry1110 at 11:23pm 02.04.15 Mid-Size Boats 10/1924 Recently purchased a 1990 Hunter 30 but the batteries have been removed. Was told the boat uses one
New to this site Randy Maier at 9:12pm 02.04.15 The Cherubini Hunters 10/921 Hello. I just registered on this site. I've read the forums almost all day. There is so much knowled
hot water from inverter Hayden Watson at 8:48pm 02.04.15 Musings With Maine Sail 106/17317 Can an inverter be used to run the hot water heater while running the engine to charge batteries?
hunter interior 1981ZigZag at 7:08pm 02.04.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/839 Dose anyone know how to repair the veneer or wood inside on the bulkheads of a hunter 40 ft. And the
Bimini measurements phxfan at 5:58pm 02.04.15 Catalina 22 1/722 Hi all, 22in Mi -I am in Az.. 73-- 22 need measurements many said they are custom, but how many ch
Interior Projects 7.3 (7) StanFM at 5:56pm 02.04.15 S2 0/2228 I'm always dreaming up ideas to perk up the S2 I bought last year. I built a new folding table with
How to replace potable water tank AlainC at 5:02pm 02.04.15 Mid-Size Boats 7/2339 I need to replace the existing aluminum water tank on my 1989 Hunter 30. It was placed was the boat
Hand-held VHF with DSC/GPS Capability Kings Gambit at 4:57pm 02.04.15 Ask All Sailors 28/3908 Hi, I'll be needing to up-grade my hand-held VHF to one having DSC/GPS functions soon. Hoping for
swing keel replacement 72goingstrong at 4:11pm 02.04.15 Catalina 22 8/5836 Hello fellow Catalina swing keel owners. I am new to this site and I wonder if anyone has ever come
Hopping on an ODay25 or larger in Tampa area mid-March sailingy3k at 3:23pm 02.04.15 Ask An Oday Owner 3/734 I hope this is an appropriate place to post this request. My wife and I (in our 50s, though me just
Companionway Hatch ramon orton at 2:54pm 02.04.15 Big Boats 6/1748 The overhead companionway hatch (not hatch boards) on my 1987 Hunter 34 is difficult to open or clos
new prop or is tach off newboatowner at 2:25pm 02.04.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1004 Good day to all of you shoveling out of the mess left by the last snow storm. I am passing the win

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Changing transmission fluid in my ZF Hurth HBW 50 transmission. How simple is it? Hollyberry at 12:57pm 06.14.23 This is completely wrong for a Hurth transmission. Hurths use Dexron ATF. Correct and important!!
Thru hole and keel crack, (1) rgranger at 12:56pm 06.14.23 It would probably be worthwhile to replace the hose with one rated for use underwater and replace t
Changing transmission fluid in my ZF Hurth HBW 50 transmission. How simple is it? jviss at 12:56pm 06.14.23 This is completely wrong for a Hurth transmission. Hurths use Dexron ATF. One or the other, ha, h
Changing transmission fluid in my ZF Hurth HBW 50 transmission. How simple is it? Stu Jackson at 12:38pm 06.14.23 Yes, typically non-detergent SAE 30. This is completely wrong for a Hurth transmission. Hurths us
Engine raw water thru hole location Ralph Johnstone at 11:45am 06.14.23 I'm shocked. I mean, did you have a survey done, and buy insurance? Forget the past and deal with
Engine raw water thru hole location BigEasy at 11:44am 06.14.23 Yes, that is a disaster waiting to happen. Another thing is that insurance sometimes won't cover a
Changing transmission fluid in my ZF Hurth HBW 50 transmission. How simple is it? BigEasy at 11:21am 06.14.23 Our boat has the type of transmission oil needed stamped on the bell housing, which was ATF. User m
Alden 44 Air Conditioner location Tim Alden44 at 11:04am 06.14.23
RAM mic cable rewire? LloydB at 11:02am 06.14.23 Giny Handy 8-Pin Microphone Cable Coiled Microphone Cord Male Female Cable - after I looked in the S
First Boat Purchase Calif. Ted at 10:57am 06.14.23 I used to launch and retrieve my Lido 14 with a 1965 Dodge van by use of a hitch on the front bumper
Yanmar Antifreeze Pump Bearing Problem arcadiahunter28 at 10:54am 06.14.23
Yanmar Antifreeze Pump Bearing Problem BigEasy at 10:50am 06.14.23
Alden 44 - 1984 Windlass Model Number jviss at 10:44am 06.14.23 Hard to know for you. I bypassed all the potential failure points (foot switch, solenoid, wiring) a
Alden 44 - 1984 Windlass Model Number Tim Alden44 at 10:29am 06.14.23 Just the motor. Deal with the rest on your own. Just my view. Are you sure it's the motor that f
Pumping out Hunter 380 Waste Tank - Macerator pump failed. artboas at 10:26am 06.14.23 Thank-you - we are going to try the pump out. Worst case no dip tube and I have to insert this ho
First Boat Purchase amistret at 10:25am 06.14.23 Thanks for the help all. I picked up a Capri Omega 14 on Monday! Excited to get rolling! I have a q
Yanmar Antifreeze Pump Bearing Problem jviss at 10:22am 06.14.23 wire nuts have no place on a boat. Sounds like a good title for a new thread.
Engine raw water thru hole location jviss at 10:13am 06.14.23 Find the through-hull, hope there's a seacock, and close it! I'm shocked. I mean, did you have a s
Yanmar Antifreeze Pump Bearing Problem kappykaplan at 10:12am 06.14.23 PS: Those are generic orange colored electrical wire nuts as seen in your photo. Crimp type connect
Engine raw water thru hole location Ralph Johnstone at 10:07am 06.14.23 I should add a cautionary note here in all seriousness. What is the condition of this hose ? If it

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