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Eyeball lights in '83 Hunter 34 SabreToothedEngineer at 9:28pm 03.06.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/892 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 6/2079 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 8/1369 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 0/760 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 5/1496 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) 3/2349 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 44/6556 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 8/6407 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 2/6265 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 10/3182 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 13/3153 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 6/2527 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 5/1165 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 6/3337 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 20/3120 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 16/3290 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 1/1628 Where Can I Post Scrap Sailboat Wanted?
Propulsion in an older boat SailorTony at 8:38pm 03.05.15 Engines and Propulsion 8/1900 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 13/6434
Companionway Hatch Lock? Dgsteiner at 7:40pm 03.05.15 S2 11/7816 I just bought a 7.3 and am looking to install a lock on the companionway hatch. Has anyone else done

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Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger kappykaplan at 9:50am 10.17.23 sour muscles Can't help myself, but I don't believe I've ever experienced sour muscles! :beer:
Harken Mk 1 furler repair tmjb at 9:49am 10.17.23 Thanks again John. Yes, I am probably kidding myself... and I assume that it is not practical for e
Harken Mk 1 furler repair jssailem at 9:31am 10.17.23 Well you may be able to get up the 16ft to resolve the issue. But it will be a hassle. You put lock
Harken Mk 1 furler repair tmjb at 9:15am 10.17.23 Many thanks for the input John. My furler is already in place with the forestay running through the
Raymarine wifi or bluetooth radar rgranger at 9:10am 10.17.23 Great topic! I will be watching this thread. I've been eyeing the Furuno wireless radar since it w
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger jssailem at 9:09am 10.17.23 I boat camped for 18 years. It was a lot of fun. With a bigger boat it suits the older bones and sor
Harken Mk 1 furler repair jssailem at 9:06am 10.17.23 In working with my rigger to install the MarkIV furler on my boat, we removed the forestay and furle
H49/50 battery replacement Hayden Watson at 8:55am 10.17.23 ... and alternator program. Thanks for the continued input. I think we have your shore charger sor
H49/50 battery replacement Hayden Watson at 8:53am 10.17.23 According to Epoch, the batteries should bulk charge at 14.6 volts and absorb at 14.2 volts. Would
Harken Mk 1 furler repair tmjb at 8:46am 10.17.23 Thank you so much Kloudie1. This is incredibly helpful. I really appreciate it. Unfortunately I have
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger rgranger at 8:15am 10.17.23 @rgranger , I would absolutely be considering a larger trailerable, except I have no interest in bu
Mercury 4hp 4stroke running too rich at idle TimFromLI at 8:06am 10.17.23 Thanks, it's definitely too rich. it won't start with the choke on. The problem started after I put
2013+ MH-40 Discussion tfox2069 at 7:52am 10.17.23 Really great to see a thread started of MH40 owners. I agree with @Bob R. (who is awesome to sail
Hi I am looking for drawings, sketches or pics of a fiberglass rudder stock Crazy Dave Condon at 7:33am 10.17.23 @JamesG161 I gave the actual land line as the poster is out of the country
Hi I am looking for drawings, sketches or pics of a fiberglass rudder stock JamesG161 at 7:19am 10.17.23 The forum store can get the exact rudder for you Call them M-F 10am to 4pm Eastern time at 877-932
Harken Mk 1 furler repair (2) kloudie1 at 6:37am 10.17.23 Found my files:
is it advisable or feasable? JBP-PA at 6:32am 10.17.23 It shouldn't take much to convert the sliding hatch into a pop-top type hatch. To cut off the entire
Mercury 4hp 4stroke running too rich at idle kloudie1 at 6:30am 10.17.23 On the other hand, the usual problem is too lean at idle, requiring more throttle to start pulling f
Hi I am looking for drawings, sketches or pics of a fiberglass rudder stock Crazy Dave Condon at 6:29am 10.17.23 The old landline number in Florida for the Sailboatowners is 206-232-7245 plus the toll free
Hi I am looking for drawings, sketches or pics of a fiberglass rudder stock stickinthemud57 at 5:41am 10.17.23 Crazy Dave to the rescue!

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