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Hunter 310 and EV-100 autopilot KaptainKirk at 1:47pm 11.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/910 Recently purchased a 2000 Hunter 310, and had a Raymarine EV-100 wheel autopilot installed. The ste
Westerbeke 10 Two fuel filter change 31seahorse at 12:16pm 11.08.14 Ask All Sailors 8/5012 Hello SBO Members, Following an engine shut down at an inconvenient time (are there any convenient
Lost rubber plug for mast connector sagehill at 11:24am 11.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1159 What have you used to replace the rubber plug that covers the female mast light connector at the bas
Electrical Mystery jayjenkins07 at 10:29am 11.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/1680 I need help... As a naval Architect, electrical issues are a mystery to me. I am a new Hunter 37C ow
Winterizing, good or bad. Ed Schenck at 10:11am 11.08.14 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1347 Winterized yesterday for the 13th time in my 16th season. I missed three because the boat was south
Fresh water pump sailaway78 at 9:39am 11.08.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1197 Not the engine pump. Fresh water system in boat. Have a Sureflo water pump on the fresh water sys
Time to Replace Exhaust Hoses? (4) wufibugs at 9:02am 11.08.14 Ask All Sailors 12/2021 Here are some pictures of the exhaust hoses showing some cracking. Since I have the fuel tank out,
Convert table to bed oceanis 461 1998 sailingbluewaters at 8:46am 11.08.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1128 I am unable to convert table to bed. It does move apart to add leaf but cannot figure out how to c
Getting a bit better at Shrinkwrap (5) Panta Rei at 8:43am 11.08.14 Bigger Boats 9/3530 Still far from perfect, my shrink wrapping is getting better. I'm getting better at the wrinkle free
Wiring Isabelle at 8:28am 11.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1757 What type of wiring is on a MacGregor 26D. Is it series or parallel? Thanks.
Door problem frenzy13 at 8:05am 11.08.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1808 I have been looking at Catalina 320s. In one boat none of the doors close properly. The head door c
Mainsail trim advice. (1) Daddio at 7:56am 11.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/3245 We have a Hunter 29.5 with a new north sail loose foot main. All summer we struggled with a diagonal
What is up front? Doc_holiday at 7:43am 11.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1400 In the bow (v-berth) there is a space above that has a smoked plexiglass. I saw that came down last
Cabin leaks Mara 2 at 7:26am 11.08.14 Mid-Size Boats 12/1968 I am considering purchasing a 1994 Catalina 270 le . The only problem is there are 2- 3 cabin leaks
Winterizing and Haul-Out: Prop shft coulping on M-25XP down_shift at 7:08am 11.08.14 Engines and Propulsion 1/892 Getting prepared to winterize my C36 MK1 tomorrow by reading the owner's manuals, threads, and Maine
Three blade prop Tony_Tammy_B at 6:54am 11.08.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/866 Can anyone tell me what 3 blade fixed prop should be used on the 423?
How to seal? (1) 2discover at 2:06am 11.08.14 Big Boats 8/1078 Hi all I replaced the single lever controller, the shifter and the throttle cable on my 1999 H410.
Prop guard slowdog at 9:38pm 11.07.14 Engines and Propulsion 1/1042 Who has a prop guard ? And do you like it ?
Still working on lock bolt slowdog at 8:41pm 11.07.14 Ask All Sailors 12/1552 What's your thoughts on a brass or aluminum bolt for a keel lock bolt ?
gangway CCrane2299 at 6:45pm 11.07.14 Catalina 22 7/1226 My boat is backed into the dock. Its about 5 ft between the dock and boat. I cut an extra 2x6 i had

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A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't shemandr at 10:16am 07.30.23
Ran air into my water pump JamesG161 at 10:09am 07.30.23 Ahh Jim beat me to the note. We have address this type of issue before, plus I had 2 cups of coffe
Hunter 23.5 topping lift rigging. patbratton at 10:08am 07.30.23 I have not looked at the 23.5 but the H240 has the topping lift, which is wire from the mast head, c
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:07am 07.30.23 How do you do that I use a program called Faststone Image Viewer. t for awhile.
Ran air into my water pump (2) JamesG161 at 10:06am 07.30.23 Here is your pump manual. Trouble shooting guide with guide shown.
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:59am 07.30.23 You can not see superheated steam even on muggy days but when the end of the broom handle DISAPPEAR
Delayed start. kloudie1 at 9:50am 07.30.23 Look for voltage drop anywhere between the battery and the starter solenoid.. the switch itself and
Delayed start. Alan Gomes at 9:49am 07.30.23 Thanks all. Should have been clearer. I meant priming the glow plug. Holding the key to the right
Alberg 22 - possible to launch / retrieve solo? Anchored87 at 9:49am 07.30.23 I once owned a 3000# Grady White 20 Overnighter. I trailered it with my 1987 Bronco II which had th
Ran air into my water pump kloudie1 at 9:42am 07.30.23 The Jabsco is a self priming pump. You may have some trash in the pump valves if it is not pumping a
Hunter 23.5 topping lift rigging. Joe at 9:36am 07.30.23 Howdy, welcome to SBO. First, I am not a Hunter owner... but... when anyone mentions "topping lift
Ran air into my water pump JamesG161 at 9:36am 07.30.23 1) Your pump is self priming up to 4 feet of lift 2) Disconnect the pump inlet line to see if you ha
Delayed start. charliec30 at 9:32am 07.30.23 Thanks all. Should have been clearer. I meant priming the glow plug. Holding the key to the right
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue Rich Stidger at 9:15am 07.30.23 @Ralph Johnstone Very impressive posts with photos & markings! How do you do that Ralph?
Alberg 22 - possible to launch / retrieve solo? Kings Gambit at 9:13am 07.30.23 I once owned a 3000# Grady White 20 Overnighter. I trailered it with my 1987 Bronco II which had the
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue matts997 at 9:04am 07.30.23
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue Ward H at 9:03am 07.30.23 @Ralph Johnstone Very impressive posts with photos & markings!
cabin fresh water pump Ward H at 8:58am 07.30.23 Since it is only the hot side of the faucet, I'd follow hot water hose from the faucet back to where
Hunter 23.5 topping lift rigging. isaksp00 at 8:37am 07.30.23 I can't see much from your photo, but if the 23.5 is like the 23 (that is, your mileage may vary)...
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue WayneH at 7:52am 07.30.23 CAUTION: don't get your fingers anywhere near the fuel leak as 2400 PSI will very neatly cut your f

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