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How to disinfect the water tank SabreToothedEngineer at 9:22pm 03.06.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2095 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 8/1374 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 0/761 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 5/1501 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) 3/2359 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 44/6596 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 8/6441 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 2/6330 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 10/3211 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 13/3177 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 6/2532 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 5/1181 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 6/3359 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 20/3136 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 16/3366 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 1/1634 Where Can I Post Scrap Sailboat Wanted?
Propulsion in an older boat SailorTony at 8:38pm 03.05.15 Engines and Propulsion 8/1925 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 13/6506
Companionway Hatch Lock? Dgsteiner at 7:40pm 03.05.15 S2 11/7877 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 1/3034 Our Hunter Legend 45 came with a Simpson Lawrence SeaTiger 555 manual windlass when we purchased her

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Fuel gauge Hunter 34 1985 Ralph Johnstone at 10:12am 10.29.23 When I installed the sender for the Wema fuel gauge the cover seemed like a natural place to put it
Bottom Paint Rich Stidger at 10:04am 10.29.23 I have never heard of anyone removing the keel to refinish it. Question: By "wet blast" do you mean
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 8:23am 10.29.23 Boy, that car just got creamed. -Will
Its funny Friday! (1) JamesG161 at 8:09am 10.29.23 My Wife decided to paint the entire walls of our home. She went to buy the 10 gallons of paint.
Fuel gauge Hunter 34 1985 Claude L.-Auger at 7:28am 10.29.23 Ralph, I have just been in the dungeon to disconnect the batteries for the winter lay-up. I confirm
Trim and angle under assymetric. shemandr at 6:57am 10.29.23 You would do the same thing surfing down waves. As you go down the wave and your speed increases, y
Need help with a 1980 Snipe boat built by McGaughlin regarding rigging of traveler. shemandr at 6:51am 10.29.23 It's hard to imagine your setup from a narrative. Can you post some pictures? I think you will get
Will 1hp motor push h260 on calm day?? Rick Webb at 6:14am 10.29.23 Relying on the motor as a brake will bite you in the ass one day. Approach the dock at exactly the
Will 1hp motor push h260 on calm day?? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:21am 10.29.23 Dry weight of boat without water ballast is 3000 pounds with NO water, motor gear and people. If
H49/50 battery replacement Georgedoyle at 10:53pm 10.28.23 Well, I got the new lithiums hooked up. I ended up with a new Victron inverter/charger. It runs sile
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 9:16pm 10.28.23 uch a thing does exist. -Will
2004 Catalina 320 shower refrigerator drain. Ted10028 at 8:47pm 10.28.23 maybe I am completely blind. I will check again tomorrow. Again thank you very much for the effort!
leak in aft berth stern corners colin59 at 7:57pm 10.28.23 thanks all, leaving it for a week with cushions off to see what turns up. In the Toronto area of Lak
2004 Catalina 320 shower refrigerator drain. (1) Calif. Ted at 7:42pm 10.28.23 The breaker switch on main panel at nav desk must be on, then waterproof switch on sink is used to d
2004 Catalina 320 shower refrigerator drain. Ted10028 at 6:50pm 10.28.23 odd, I have no switch around head sink. Shower pump( so labeled by factory) under port settee drai
2004 Catalina 320 shower refrigerator drain. Calif. Ted at 6:32pm 10.28.23 There's a breaker labeled "shower pump" on electric panel above nav desk and a switch on the front o
Its funny Friday! (1) Kermit at 6:20pm 10.28.23 221040
P42 VHF Masthead Cable Routing jssailem at 5:28pm 10.28.23 It makes total sense. I looked and could not find a routing in any of the manuals for the 42. We all
Will 1hp motor push h260 on calm day?? jssailem at 5:25pm 10.28.23 hP00VmKx_No but why would you?
2004 Catalina 320 shower refrigerator drain. Ted10028 at 5:22pm 10.28.23 interesting , but is there a float switch in the shower sump to turn the pump on? the only float sw

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