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Can an inverter be used to run the hot water heater while running the engine to charge batteries?
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Dose anyone know how to repair the veneer or wood inside on the bulkheads of a hunter 40 ft. And the
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The overhead companionway hatch (not hatch boards) on my 1987 Hunter 34 is difficult to open or clos
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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!!
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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
RAM mic cable rewire?
LloydB at 11:02am 06.14.23
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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
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
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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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