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Diesel smell in H34 YVRguy at 8:20am 03.07.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1300 I have a 1986 H34. Lately my gal has been complaining that when I come back from a boat trip my clo
What is this on the mast???? (1) PGIJon at 6:57am 03.07.15 Ask All Sailors 25/3992 What is the device mounted on the mast above the Radar Dome? To avoid most potential jokes, I'm pre
Eyeball lights in '83 Hunter 34 SabreToothedEngineer at 9:28pm 03.06.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/870 I recently bought a Hunter 34 that has five interior lights that are what I can "eyeball" lights. Th
How to disinfect the water tank SabreToothedEngineer at 9:22pm 03.06.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1909 I just bought a 1983 Hunter 34. The previous owner didn't trust the water tanks for potable water. I
20 year old Diesel brien23 at 6:53pm 03.06.15 Big Boats 8/1336 How much should you subtract form a 36' sailboat with a 20 year old diesel engine raw water cooled.
saildrive gasket sailBoat107 at 6:13pm 03.06.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/747 a friend wants to remove seal around saildrive. the boat is on the hard of course. what is the proce
cabin lights sailBoat107 at 6:09pm 03.06.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1458 all cabin lights are aqua-signal halogen. would like to switch to LED. is this possible? what is the
Attachments? GorillaToast at 6:00pm 03.06.15 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/2295 I keep seeing references to "the attached diagram" in posts I read. However, I see nothing attached
raw water pump leak 3GM30F Bob 04 H260 at 2:59pm 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 44/6257 I am on a cruise in Bahamas, I just discovered the shaft seal is leaking on the raw water pump, 500
Ericson 29 & Islander 30 Keel Construction Ropeburn at 2:52pm 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 8/6206 Two questions same subject. A 1978 Ericson 29 and a 1981 Islander 30 Bahama, both with full keels. I
Gel coat over vinyl ester while still tacky? Gene Neill at 2:51pm 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 2/6025 I tried to get my whole question in the title. I think I know the answer, but I'm hoping for some co
Help With Another Wiring Diagram (1) MacgillMason at 2:35pm 03.06.15 Musings With Maine Sail 10/3096 Attached diagram shows most of my proposed high current DC setup. I would like to hear a critic of t
Knotmeter Deltabravo at 11:44am 03.06.15 Big Boats 13/3065 The Knotmeter on my 2003 Hunter 356 works for about a day after I launch. I'm told the paddles get f
Beneteau 265 keel (1) lawko at 11:02am 03.06.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2404 Hi folks Im looking at a 1993 Beneteau 265 and i have some questions for any body who knows any thi
33.5 Fresh Water Tank Removal fwilmeth at 6:52am 03.06.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1110 I have a serious leak in the bottom of my V-berth mounted aluminum fresh water tank. The V-berth de
How many coats of bottom paint? IH82BL8 at 6:32am 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 6/3223 Two years ago I removed all of the many coats of bottom paint from my boat and started all over. I
200W solar vs 2000W generator? McIntoshUSA at 6:22am 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 20/3014 I am trying to decide which is the best investment for us? We keep our boat in the canal behind our
transom mount trnsducer on 272 donelanc at 6:02am 03.06.15 Bigger Boats 16/3073 HI I have a 1989 272 with inboard. I bougth a garmin 90dv chartplottr/gps that comes with a tran
Where Can I Post Scrap Sailboat Wanted? bsmith8592 at 11:35pm 03.05.15 Sails Call Lounge 1/1608 Where Can I Post Scrap Sailboat Wanted?
Propulsion in an older boat SailorTony at 8:38pm 03.05.15 Engines and Propulsion 8/1857 I have the chance to buy an vintage early 80's 27ft boat, at a very good price. However, this boat

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CL14 Dinghy Deparlocean at 1:02pm 08.22.23 The West System by Gougeon Brothers is the one I have been using for the past 30 years and it makes
Hunter 23 Keel isaksp00 at 12:34pm 08.22.23 Also, looks like user @peptobysmol posted the earlier photos of the swing keel. Seems to have been a
Hunter 23 Keel isaksp00 at 12:29pm 08.22.23 Ok, while waiting for Crazy Dave, here is what it seems to me. First, since you don't see any riggi
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? jviss at 12:02pm 08.22.23 Then I could order the qty needed at $0.11 each. Are they steel or Delrin? For Delrin that's actu
New rebuilt yanmar starts instantly but small puff of smoke at startup Dalliance at 11:53am 08.22.23
Hunter 386 Exhaust/Water hose Gary Ryan at 11:48am 08.22.23 Ended up visiting the boat today and have the same as you. Doesn't look too bad, but I'll take the
H34 Mast Wiring Disconnet WasabiRush at 11:47am 08.22.23 Am I seeing this correctly that you did not replace the fir compression post with an aluminum post?
new companionway doors Hayden Watson at 11:46am 08.22.23 Here is a video of my bifold doors. Note that they use the original drop boark slides so they can b
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? (1) Hayden Watson at 11:41am 08.22.23 Wow, that is a different response than I have ever gotten form Garhauer but I always dealt with Guid
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? dlochner at 11:40am 08.22.23 Just to follow up, I emailed Garhaurer with the same photo I posted here. I asked: Cost for BB repl
H34 Mast Wiring Disconnet WasabiRush at 11:32am 08.22.23 Thanks Allan. I'm reading your compression post repair document. That's what I'm working on. Can you
new companionway doors BigEasy at 11:25am 08.22.23 Built these out of Starboard. Not Zacor quality but good enough for me. Very Nice! :plus:
Stowing Winch Handles jviss at 11:08am 08.22.23 That's what I like so much about the Get Wet Organizers from Organized Obie. Winch handle, sail tie
'07 Hunter 27 In-Mast Furler Failure shemandr at 10:52am 08.22.23 @shemandr, ... but we had a lovely overnight at Cedar Island Cove, the special anchorage just to po
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? (1) Ward H at 10:49am 08.22.23 Just to follow up, I emailed Garhaurer with the same photo I posted here. I asked: Cost for BB repla
Stowing Winch Handles Don S/V ILLusion at 10:41am 08.22.23 Many winch pockets also double as a beer can holder in a pinch :beer: Perspective is everything. m
Stowing Winch Handles stickinthemud57 at 10:28am 08.22.23 Many winch pockets also double as a beer can holder in a pinch :beer: That's what I like so much a
Stowing Winch Handles (1) Calif. Ted at 10:17am 08.22.23 I've got the hard pedestal holder like Dave and added a Suncor socket mount to side, since it's all
new companionway doors ToddL214 at 10:16am 08.22.23 Thank you for sharing your projects. Both are very nice. I'm impressed that the doors can hang bet
Hunter 386 Exhaust/Water hose (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:56am 08.22.23 Does anyone know where this might be located? Exactly where your worst nightmare is picturing it

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