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Fluxgate compass went bonkers... DougM at 4:41am 07.18.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1083 Odd thing yesterday, the Fluxgate compass in my autopilot decided to point every way but the correct
Capri 18 starboard cockpit locker (1) smallboatrestoration at 4:08am 07.18.14 Smaller Boats 2/1460 Does this plastic hose in the starboard locker go down to the keel bilge? If so, what did the manufa
Need help with 1983 Hunter 31 Mast davejet at 7:28pm 07.17.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1325 I finally got a MastMate and climbed to the top of my mast. I purchased the 1983 Hunter 31 a litt
Lightning Strike's? ttac at 7:12pm 07.17.14 Ask All Sailors 23/4021 We were struck by lightning one month ago! Still getting all the repair quotes back! I wanted to as
Fuel Leak rkssail at 6:47pm 07.17.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/993 I've got a real head scratcher that I'm hoping someone can shed some light on. I went to the marina
Osprey Bird Roosting on Spreaders davejet at 6:12pm 07.17.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/1009 Well you can see the Pix an Osprey decide to relocate from another nearby sailboat and trees to the
Hunter 23 Boarding or Swim Ladder carboman at 6:00pm 07.17.14 Smaller Boats 9/2909 I had a west marine special but it broke after a few months. May get another one as a temporary fix
1983 Hunter 31 Wood Rot in Floor Advise on fixing davejet at 5:58pm 07.17.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1225 Any advice is really appreciated. There is wood rot and a hole next to the stern small floor access
Depth Finder and Speed Indicator davejet at 5:43pm 07.17.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/820 Got a little carried away with the jib lines and it ripped off the cover of my depth finder. It was
1983 Hunter 31 Fuel Filter davejet at 5:29pm 07.17.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1130 I am wondering if anyone knows if this is a fuel filter or fuel pump. It says Perko on it and does
Fuel tank baffle mmhewes at 5:22pm 07.17.14 Big Boats 0/1175 Is there a baffle in my 1999 Catalina 42, 38 gal. fuel tank? Thx Margie
Is this removeable? (1) justsomeguy at 5:22pm 07.17.14 Engines and Propulsion 2/1068 or do I need to buy a new water pump/impeller housing? The kit I bought seems to suggest that I can
list John11936 at 5:05pm 07.17.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/721 I just pulled my boat and recondition from the deck down. New bottom paint, strips, and polished and
Storage Hatch Strut Project (2) joker460 at 4:50pm 07.17.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/2294 Finally got around to adding a strut. All the new boats have them. Makes life so much easier. Easy t
Diagram of 170 Hull (inside)?? raleighhunter170 at 4:48pm 07.17.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/542 Anyone have one??
deck repair garethreeves at 1:42pm 07.17.14 Big Boats 0/703 When I bought my 37.5 last year the survey showed some moisture in the deck forward of the deck cove
Fuel tank maintanancev Tim H11493 at 1:18pm 07.17.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/877 I have a 2006 Hunter 33. Standard maintanace procedure for any fuel tank would be to regularly chec
Replacing fixed port windows Steverhnm at 12:54pm 07.17.14 Big Boats 10/2164 I have cracked windows on the port above the stove, its a long window. How are these windows remove
Fabricating a homemade rudder Ranger_12 at 11:54am 07.17.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1120 Has anyone had any experience fabricating a homemade rudder for a Mac 25 or any other sailboat? If s
Hunter 33.6 Caperman at 11:28am 07.17.14 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1513 Hi There Just a new owner as well new to sailing. Anything I should be aware of from this model? Wer

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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
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Stu Jackson at 7:47am 07.30.23 Thats why we old guys have to cultivate younger friends! Yup, I tried that in business and it work
cabin fresh water pump kloudie1 at 7:14am 07.30.23 I have had scale build-up in the faucet and bottom connection on the hot side in the galley. Your pu
Selden - Furling Main ice breaker at 6:57am 07.30.23 Question...did you get the Continuous Main Furling Line? If so, what line did you get and where di
Review please Cal 39 jssailem at 6:03am 07.30.23 The broker schedule of events is not out of line. Offer with refundable deposit and CONDITIONS/CONT
What about our Medicine? dLj at 3:05am 07.30.23 Outside the US the restrictions on medications change. Depending upon where you are going, you may b
Review please Cal 39 Qomomoko at 2:42am 07.30.23 Crevice corrosion is no laughing matter. Get a good rigger to inspect your rig before you buy. Not
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue matts997 at 10:56pm 07.29.23 Very thorough explanation and clearly marked images. Yes, the mist/spray is coming from the general
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't MikeHoncho at 10:36pm 07.29.23
What about our Medicine? jssailem at 10:34pm 07.29.23 Congrats Clay. Quite an adventure in the boat buying process. Happy days to put the experience in th
Review please Cal 39 jssailem at 10:04pm 07.29.23 Crevice corrosion is no laughing matter. It is visible if you look. Rust stains are a give away. M
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 9:49pm 07.29.23 Teaching can be approached from at least two directions. Do as I say. See there it works. Or Do t

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