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My 2009 Hunter 49 is equipped with a Teleflex i5600 multi which I use as an engine function gage whi
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I have a small OB for my 170. I hate outboard motors for all the various reasons. I have tried usin
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Does anyone know where I can find the measurements for a winter cover frame? 27 footer. I have a met
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Hello. It looks like the frame supporting the headliner in the fore cabin, port side detached from
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Does anyone knows the bridge clearance for the hunter 50AC?
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Well here it is. Halloween time. For many this marks the end of the cruising season and time to put
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I am new to having work done at a marina. Up till now I did most of the work myself. I just had the
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Does my shower drain directly into the main bilge? The shower drain pump (located opposite side of b
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I had a friend give me a 1980 Snipe sailboat I was able to find the proper boom for the cobra two ma

Recent Replies

How Is the Bobstay Tang Secured?
stevenhagberg at 12:00pm 10.10.25
Oh yeh, your situation is entirely different. I don't have a bowsprit. Your tang is much lower on th
How Is the Bobstay Tang Secured?
stevenhagberg at 11:57am 10.10.25
My anchor locker has an access hatch, but it's still a reach with a socket wrench. I would take a pi
Engine Rod Knock
marcham at 11:46am 10.10.25
Agreed, it's a bit of a gamble. For local cruising, I wouldn't mind a rebuild, as I'm rarely more t
Engine Rod Knock
BAD ORCA at 11:37am 10.10.25
I cannot find anywhere you said what make and model your current engine is. If it is a Univeral e
Engine Rod Knock
BAD ORCA at 11:22am 10.10.25
I'm not sure why you would do anything with this engine. You have a new engine slotted anyway - why
Honda 2.3 HP Outboard Propeller Issue
sailcapt340 at 11:20am 10.10.25
Latest and last installment of my ongoing outboard motor issue. Grab a coffee, this gets good. Se
Engine Rod Knock
dLj at 11:06am 10.10.25
I'm not sure why you would do anything with this engine. You have a new engine slotted anyway - why
Engine Rod Knock
BigEasy at 10:30am 10.10.25
No idea on hours. Engine is in rough condition though. im going on long passages to South Americ
Engine Rod Knock
Hayden Watson at 10:27am 10.10.25
No i havn't been, but when i do my next oil change this season, I was thinking of cutting open the
Its funny Friday!
dmax at 9:03am 10.10.25
Girl: Dad, my boyfriend just got beat-up by two crack-heads! Father: Well that's interesting... I pa
How Is the Bobstay Tang Secured?
Mark O at 8:57am 10.10.25
Ok so I conformed that the bobstay tang is in fact through-bolted through the hull and through what
Ideas for Hunter 36 Cockpit Table   (1)
Sailboz at 8:39am 10.10.25
I have a 2005 Hunter 41AC and I was also looking for a smaller table for snacks, etc. so I wouldn't
Engine Rod Knock
BAD ORCA at 8:24am 10.10.25
Aluminum would be from the piston... I think you know where this is going..... Do you strain your
Engine Rod Knock
BAD ORCA at 8:13am 10.10.25
What is the age & hours on this engine? Why not a rebuild and forgo the cost of a new engine. See
Remote access for OpenPlotter
SV Temenos at 7:54am 10.10.25
Thank you I do have a hot spot since my marina wifi is also iffy. Looks like raspberry connect or
Universal M25 XPB starter burned out.   (1)
Muttondressedaslamb at 7:50am 10.10.25
See my answer below. The fuses on both positive leads had blown. By that time, I had already remo
Engine Rod Knock
BigEasy at 7:37am 10.10.25
What is the age & hours on this engine? Why not a rebuild and forgo the cost of a new engine. Seem
Waterlogged
DolphinNewbie at 5:34am 10.10.25
@kloudie1 The bolts feel like a UNC shoulder bolt (soft metal or aluminum). I'm going to follow your

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