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How to disinfect the water tank SabreToothedEngineer at 9:22pm 03.06.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2057 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 8/1366 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 0/759 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 5/1495 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) 3/2346 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 44/6532 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 8/6391 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 2/6251 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 10/3177 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 13/3143 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 6/2521 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 5/1161 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 6/3316 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 20/3119 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 16/3273 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 1/1626 Where Can I Post Scrap Sailboat Wanted?
Propulsion in an older boat SailorTony at 8:38pm 03.05.15 Engines and Propulsion 8/1897 I have the chance to buy an vintage early 80's 27ft boat, at a very good price. However, this boat
Replace Sea-Fire Fire Extinguisher dennisp at 7:46pm 03.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/6425
Companionway Hatch Lock? Dgsteiner at 7:40pm 03.05.15 S2 11/7769 I just bought a 7.3 and am looking to install a lock on the companionway hatch. Has anyone else done
Simpson Lawrence SeaTiger 555 Windlass Question Tomol at 7:37pm 03.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/3016 Our Hunter Legend 45 came with a Simpson Lawrence SeaTiger 555 manual windlass when we purchased her

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AIS-VHF Antenna Splitter jssailem at 8:46am 10.13.23 Or is there a technical issue than I'm overlooking? Strictly technical answer please. Thanks. YES.
AIS-VHF Antenna Splitter Don S/V ILLusion at 8:43am 10.13.23 If yes, I can handle it with switching to AIS silent mode when I need to transmit on the radio(very
Wilcox Crittenden Replacement for Catalina 27 (1) Apex at 8:33am 10.13.23 220702 directly from Raritan site:
AIS-VHF Antenna Splitter LloydB at 8:27am 10.13.23 The best technical answer that can be given is with knowledge of the actual receiver model number an
Universal M25 Diesel has "fuel system air leak" Davidasailor26 at 7:56am 10.13.23 I see your point but if you have so much junk in the tank won't it clog up the filter before the pu
Any C275 Owners moving up from a Capri 22? Vincent Williams at 7:31am 10.13.23 great additions to the Capri that is worth alot I had considered going from symmetrical to asymmetri
Any C275 Owners moving up from a Capri 22? Vincent Williams at 7:26am 10.13.23 Just up graded my wife and I are older wanted simple to sail boat I wanted furling asym shoot. My Ca
Columbia keel question James River Sailor at 6:54am 10.13.23
Simrad/Navico WP 100 Wheelpilot Parts Scott T-Bird at 6:53am 10.13.23 That has been so long out of production, I think you will only be lucky to find something on e-bay o
AIS-VHF Antenna Splitter Lee Hadjiosif at 6:52am 10.13.23 Thank you all for your very valuable suggestions. My question is strictly a technical one. Is the sp
Universal M25 Diesel has "fuel system air leak" odaydokay at 6:44am 10.13.23 I see your point but if you have so much junk in the tank won't it clog up the filter before the pum
Yanmar 2GM20F Expansion Tank Drip Justin_NSA at 6:43am 10.13.23 Mine is mounted to the bulkhead beside the engine. Came this way as far as I can tell. No issues her
Best clear vinyl plastic window cleaner? rgranger at 6:29am 10.13.23 What ever new product your try, I would suggest testing it on a small courner of your window before
Help with Honda 5 HP 1990 motor "BF5A" JBP-PA at 6:05am 10.13.23 I get my old Honda engine parts from https://www.boats.net
Need help to identify spare part - Transom Helm Seat support argentum at 6:00am 10.13.23
Best clear vinyl plastic window cleaner? (1) Davidasailor26 at 5:11am 10.13.23 For Strataglass we like this - ng especially good for crazing and fogging of Makrolon though.
Help with Honda 5 HP 1990 motor "BF5A" moorglade1 at 5:08am 10.13.23 I did the same thing 4 th of july with a full boat ,motor stalled at the worst time of course,panice
Battery advice for new-to-us Hunter 36...and why did these huge Northstar AGMs die so soon? Ward H at 5:05am 10.13.23 Hey gang- As you all have been so very generous with your knowledge...might any fellow Hunter 36 o
1993 Hunter 42 Passage CC: Leaking near a few of the keel bolts. Ulcer time. BabuBoat at 4:26am 10.13.23 Terry, thank you. Perhaps in some versions of the Passage 42 they used a 1/2" bolt. Maybe later th
Need help to identify spare part - Transom Helm Seat support (1) Davidasailor26 at 3:37am 10.13.23

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