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H34 Starter Battery Location on top of the Fuel Tank???? PGIJon at 8:06pm 12.25.14 Big Boats 42/5939 I'm replacing my batteries and rewiring per MS's guidelines. I now have 2 6v's forward of the fuel t
Merry Christmas! Cleat placement timtim at 6:34pm 12.25.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1176 My new to me 1988 H28.5 needs bow cleats. It only has one that does not look to be strong enough. I
info TerryAnne at 5:12pm 12.25.14 Sirius 21/22 6/2245 Does anyone know the significance of the sail # or the meaning of the hull numbers? My recent purch
Keel lock pin bent (1) Sailor_Jeff at 5:08pm 12.25.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1640 My Mary and I finally got around to digging out the old keel lock bolt (pin) from the trunk. (Not t
What is anchor chain and swivel on a Beneteau 311? CapitalistSailor at 4:36pm 12.25.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/3629 What is this anchor chain and swivel on a Beneteau 311? Merry Christmas! I have a Beneteau 311 b
universal outboard xcropduster at 1:09pm 12.25.14 Engines and Propulsion 3/5225 Does anyone have experience dealing with universal outboard in Singapore? Their prices seem too good
Leaving the engine in neutral under sail Hartalee at 10:07am 12.25.14 Mid-Size Boats 9/2817 To all, Thank you for your responses concerning head sail size. I ended up coming across an old
120v and 12v outlets in forward cabin in 41DS jveatch at 9:57am 12.25.14 Big Boats 3/1123 We just purchased a 2005 Hunter 41DS. There are no power outlets in the forward cabin. However, th
looking travel car stoppers anastasia1 at 9:12am 12.25.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1405 hey there everyone and a Merry Christmas. I am trying to find travel car stoppers for my 2007 323.
1984 Hunter 31 steering wheel question Nathan at 9:11am 12.25.14 Mid-Size Boats 9/2204 Hello! I am looking to purchase a Lewmar folding steering for our 84 hunter 31. Sadly at the moment
2002 Hunter 410 Manual rdavis6507 at 9:09am 12.25.14 Big Boats 2/1453 Does anyone have a PDF file of the 2002 Hunter 410 Owner's manual with specifications? I am working
prop depth question gitpicker2007 at 8:46am 12.25.14 Catalina 22 4/1182 Merry Christmas to all! I'm running a 7.5 hp mercury long shaft ( I think) on my my Calalina 22. I
m18 universal engine newboatowner at 7:39am 12.25.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/2999 Merry Christmas to all of you. I have an on going problem with the engine in my 1980 Catalina 30
Hunter 260 swing keel drooping Rkoeninger at 10:20pm 12.24.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2406 Hi all, I just bought a 04 260. The swing keel droops at about a 45 degree angle with the retracting
Happy Holidays, BobM at 7:44pm 12.24.14 S2 1/896 Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas, etc...to all my fellow S2 owners!
Solar Panel Installation hunter legend 35.5 drkmcdaniel at 6:18pm 12.24.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 19/6463 Need assistance on installation and wiring of solar panels on a 1994 Hunter legend. We have an inver
Where does your boat name come from? (1) Meriachee at 2:30pm 12.24.14 Ask All Sailors 63/9971 There was a huge response to the question of your SBO name, and the question was posed; where does y
H34 Automatic Bilge Elec Hookup Location PGIJon at 10:50am 12.24.14 Big Boats 13/1963 Sorry about all these questions but I'm finally able to spend sometime working on the boat and I rea
Need a laugh? Check out my first attempt sewing cushions (2) kito at 10:30am 12.24.14 Ask All Sailors 39/5632 I have had my Reliable Barracuda sewing machine for a week now. After practicing on scrap fabric and
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! Phil Herring at 10:15am 12.24.14 Ask All Sailors 11/1756 Here's to a great couple days with family and friends, and lots of stuff for your boat under the tre

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Jib sheet block (1) Ward H at 9:32am 09.29.23 Here's a pic that I believe shows the issue TC is having. On the O'day 25 the combing is stepped up
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth WayneH at 9:26am 09.29.23 Two for one mission. The main spacecraft is on its way to study another asteroid. https://spacenews
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration JoeWhite at 9:24am 09.29.23 Roy, in terms of ounce, how much more oil do you remove?
310 questions from a potential buyer SJN at 8:54am 09.29.23 Thanks SJN for the encouraging words. I've talked to the broker selling the 310 in Gig Harbor. Th
The Sewing Machine Thread Ward H at 8:41am 09.29.23 Here's the link to LS1 & LSZ1 Manual. Page 31 starts coverage of reasons for missing stitches.
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:33am 09.29.23 Why did they go to this Astroid? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-type_asteroid To find Carbon.
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth jssailem at 8:15am 09.29.23
Jib sheet block dlochner at 8:08am 09.29.23 Do you have a photo of the all the tracks and blocks for the headsails? That would be helpful as wou
Jib sheet block tcbailey67 at 8:05am 09.29.23 Not sure about the O'Day 25, however many boats have a turning block aft of the winch on the outsid
310 questions from a potential buyer JRT at 7:54am 09.29.23 Great feedback so far, I'm coming up on 5 years since moving up from an O'Day 25 to our 310. Lots o
Trouble keeping the rain out! HeelBoy at 7:40am 09.29.23 In particular, stanchion bases will loosen up as dock "helpers" use them as levers to pull your boa
Trouble keeping the rain out! RoyS at 7:32am 09.29.23 Butyl tape may not be the best sealant for all of your bedding issues. It remains pliable and can be
advice on diesel symptoms-- head gasket blown? RoyS at 7:24am 09.29.23 Regarding only your cold start issue: The 2QM15 is a peculiar engine. It has pre-combustion chambers
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth JamesG161 at 7:17am 09.29.23 Why did they go to this Astroid? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-type_asteroid To find Carbon.
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth JamesG161 at 7:11am 09.29.23 Another interesting post from the Band "Queen" https://perspectivemag.co.uk/sir-brian-may-praises-o
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth (1) JamesG161 at 7:03am 09.29.23 Get your postage stamp too.
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too. geek_guy at 6:57am 09.29.23 ah, AND adding the adapter caused the shaft/prop to stick out further than the old one. So the mec
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too. geek_guy at 6:55am 09.29.23 I just went through this process a few months ago. First the shaft should have a coupler on it wh
Jib sheet block dlochner at 6:51am 09.29.23 Not sure about the O'Day 25, however many boats have a turning block aft of the winch on the outside
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth JamesG161 at 6:50am 09.29.23 The NASA version O8R2hsoIgTc:18

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