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Keel Winch appears to be stuck Triple Point at 9:08am 09.05.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2192 I have a hunch I'm missing something fairly obvious and, I'm clinging to the notion that there's no
Holes in the mast kpgraci at 8:47am 09.05.14 Ask All Sailors 12/1867 This for you structural engineers out there. To install a steaming light I need to drill a hole in
1983 Hunter 22 swing keel weight JamesO256 at 8:15am 09.05.14 Smaller Boats 3/3411 Has anyone weighed their boat, it seems like all the reference material has different weights for th
Just used Epoxy for the first time! braol at 6:51am 09.05.14 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1626 Well, I finally did it...I got all the materials together (at the same time for a change) and went t
Red Right Returning Especially All The Others steveebryant at 8:55pm 09.04.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 23/3398 Dear Long Time Sailors and Cruisers, Most all know: "Red right returning." Some may say: "Red le
Cleveland, Ohio Mac group wanted njbaker at 8:05pm 09.04.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/971 As a new owner and extreme novice sailor I am looking for any Mac groups in my area. Always good to
Bilge pump hose Robert1224 at 7:59pm 09.04.14 The Cherubini Hunters 12/1631 Hello, I just replaced the bilge pump and plan on replacing the 3/4 inch hose running from the pump
jumping fuel gauge Nelsonhow at 6:23pm 09.04.14 Engines and Propulsion 2/977 The needle on my electronic fuel gauge on my 1983 hunter jumpers around like its on acid. There is
Steaming light replacement H31 HMT2 at 3:02pm 09.04.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1042 Any one know the replacement bulb number for the 83 Hunter 31 steaming light? Or better yet the LED
Refrigeration mystery117 at 2:05pm 09.04.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1031 I just purchased a used Beneteau equipped with two engine driven cold plates for the fridge and free
Screws securing cabin sole c130king at 1:49pm 09.04.14 Catalina 310 6/1549 One of the screws holding down my cabin sole has broken and the sole is lifting up. Starboard side
kick up rudder question allen-deckard at 1:27pm 09.04.14 Catalina 22 8/4392 I have a kick up rudder on my catalina 22. Honestly it's never been kicked up before since where I
Cowl Vent and Dorade - what color? down_shift at 1:13pm 09.04.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/813 Mine have seen better days. Looking to clean and restore. Assuming there is a correct color in a c
Best wood finish Time_Out at 12:56pm 09.04.14 Catalina 22 9/1418 Getting closer to the rebuilding stage of my boat's restoration. I have new handrails and will proba
Fuel Fliters Pete_and_Pam at 10:19am 09.04.14 Catalina 30 2/979 Suspect this topic has been covered somewhere in the Forum, but has anyone replaced their R12 Fuel F
High bilge pump Camille51 at 9:39am 09.04.14 Big Boats 3/846 We have a 2006 Hunter 46 LE. My question is where does the water exit when the high bilge pump is a
3gm30 runs wide open wbmiller3 at 9:26am 09.04.14 Engines and Propulsion 22/8616 My 3gm30 runs wide open when started. No black smoke, oil level is fine...was sitting for several mo
Hull speed of h26 Willemvan at 9:10am 09.04.14 Smaller Boats 9/1625 So I have read the reviews and it states that a h26 can reach a hull speed of 6.6 kn (in light winds
Adding a Temporary AC Power Hookup JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 9:10am 09.04.14 Musings With Maine Sail 1/1966 Hi Maine Sail, I am working on my prep for wintering in Boston Harbor this year and have a questio
Which Antifreeze? sigbear at 8:11am 09.04.14 Catalina 309 Group Forum 6/3330 The owners manual for my 2009 catalina 309 Yanmar engine calls for Texaco or Havolin Antifreeze whic

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Grunert AC450 Refrigeration (1) Nauticlops at 1:49pm 05.16.23 No rush, and I appreciate the help!
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset jssailem at 1:31pm 05.16.23 Jim. There is no hard set rule for the offset. It is your boat and your choice. That way you contro
Keel Bolt Cleaning Lee Hadjiosif at 1:22pm 05.16.23 The best method, if you can get in there, is to go at it with a Dremel and SS rotary wire brush. G
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 Hayden Watson at 1:17pm 05.16.23 Nah, dust throw is due to misalignment. Take a good look - sight along the belt - is it absolutely
Grunert AC450 Refrigeration JamesG161 at 1:11pm 05.16.23 Since Tecumseh made your compressor, they can match the pair for you. I do not want to tell you wro
Water heater Riptide33 at 12:36pm 05.16.23 Thanks riptide Dan Also, mine is electric with a heat transfer from the engine. It ties into the
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 jviss at 12:36pm 05.16.23 13.7 volts. Cannot read the current, but getting a good charge always. An M-12 experienced mechan
Keel Bolt Cleaning Ralph Johnstone at 12:34pm 05.16.23 I want to clean and re-coat my rusty keel bolts and nuts. The best method, if you can get in ther
Y30 Settee Problem (1) gouldx at 12:30pm 05.16.23 215733
Fresh Water leak Ralph Johnstone at 12:29pm 05.16.23 I don't have an accumulator, only a pump but I do know what they are. So there's your answer, may
Grunert AC450 Refrigeration Nauticlops at 12:22pm 05.16.23 Alrighty lets do it. 1) no leaks, fridge/freezer gets super cold (holds ice-cream), doesn't run but
Keel Bolt Cleaning Don S/V ILLusion at 12:20pm 05.16.23
Water heater mermike at 12:16pm 05.16.23 Be advised that unless your propane water heater is marine specific and/or USCG approved, your insur
Fresh Water leak Roland5048 at 12:15pm 05.16.23 If you do not know what an Accumulator is read this fun SBO link. Life's Most Infuriating Moments
Grunert AC450 Refrigeration JamesG161 at 12:08pm 05.16.23 You may have many issues. 1) R22 leak 2) Thermostats 3) Start up Relay 4) much more... You must c
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 odaydokay at 12:02pm 05.16.23 How much current are you pulling from the alternator? Also, if it's throwing dust the pulleys are
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 11:43am 05.16.23 I thought Ol' Abe wore a stovepipe hat, not a budlite hat. He definitely looks ready to sign a proc
Water heater sailmandan at 11:41am 05.16.23 Thanks riptide Dan
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Terry Cox at 11:40am 05.16.23 I have been searching for a good wine. Rodney Strong makes a very good Pinot. A bit pricey, but...
Water heater capta at 11:34am 05.16.23 When I had a trimaran I had a propane fridge/freezer partially mounted so that any leaking propane w

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