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Feedback RE: Pearson 390 CC Keel/Cbrd Sloop Boilermaker5175 at 1:44pm 07.21.14 Pearson 3/2098 Would anyone with personal experience/knowledge of the Pearson 390 CC Keel/Cbrd Sloop (vintage 1972/
How to test batteries / Charger markwbird at 1:35pm 07.21.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/656 This should be an easy for many of you. I would like to test my batteries and I would like to test
Rusted Keel Bolts with a Catalna Smile Scituated at 1:13pm 07.21.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1116 I recently purchased a 74 C22. I had the boat inspected and was informed that, in addition to the sm
Hunter 27 Cherubini Running Rigging Canyonkeeper at 1:02pm 07.21.14 The Cherubini Hunters 9/4231 Ok 1st post so please be kind. I searched but have not been able to find the correct information.
Lagun Cockpit Table Bracket twodzusfittings at 12:11pm 07.21.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1356 Does anyone have experience with the LAGUN TABLE BRACKET for the cockpit of their boat. I saw one on
Lagun Table Bracket twodzusfittings at 12:10pm 07.21.14 Smaller Boats 2/1811 Does anyone have experience with the LAGUN TABLE BRACKET for the cockpit of their boat. I saw one on
Rudder post bearings on 1989 Hunter 30 gray125 at 12:08pm 07.21.14 Mid-Size Boats 9/5480 I have a 1989 Hunter 30 and I noticed a periodic thump that I traced to the rudder post moving side
Cutting an access port at the mast base of a Hunter 31 ,84' CompassRose2 at 11:42am 07.21.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/851 Trying to get a new wind sensor wire down the mast of an 84' Hunter 31. Got the cap off the top, new
Hunter 30T 1993 septic bag overflow djekels at 11:36am 07.21.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1032 :redface: Even after we pump out the bag and I use the head for number 1 and flush their is still
How to balance sails on Mac 25? - simple... Piotr at 11:36am 07.21.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2566 Fly a 130% genny. I went out with some friends last weekend. He is a 20-year Navy vet, so naturally
Hunter 30T back-stay djekels at 11:32am 07.21.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1236 This is my wife and my 3rd summer on our beloved Hunter 30T 1993. Ever since we took ownership I hav
Experience w/ Pearson 390 CC Keel/Cbrd Sloop Boilermaker5175 at 11:30am 07.21.14 Pearson 0/1264 Can anyone share any comments, insights, opinions, and/or advice (positive or negative) with me rega
26 X bent gudgeon (2) gypsy spirit at 11:12am 07.21.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/699 Greetings from a 1996 26X new owner. I am trying to familiarize myself with all the components and
Ever repair a float switch? Skipper at 11:05am 07.21.14 Ask All Sailors 24/7469 I installed a new Rule float switch in January. Worked fine, then failed yesterday. I drained the ic
Deck Paint Color MrBruce at 10:43am 07.21.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1337 I am looking to refresh/paint the deck of my 1982 Catalina 27. The tan color has become discolored f
Catalina 22 swing or wing keel Picflight at 10:13am 07.21.14 Trailer Sailors 23/21131 I am leaning towards purchasing a mid seventies swing keel Catalina 22 as my first sail boat. I am
Synthetic Oil in Diesel Engines? MrBruce at 10:07am 07.21.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1927 I have a Universal Diesel Engine 5411 in my Catalina 27. I changed the Oil to Full Synthetic Mobil 1
What is the biggest motor I can use? drhbrody at 10:04am 07.21.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/9538 I just completed doing a ten day cruise with my macGregor 26X on the Chesapeake. The motor (Mercury
Hunter 26.5 Tiller & Tiller Pilot LandLockedND at 9:43am 07.21.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/899 I have a 1987 Hunter 26.5 that I have been reviving for the past couple of years. One of the items t
1989 Catalina 30 Start Problem Ron Allen at 9:39am 07.21.14 Catalina 30 6/1367 I'm having a start problem on my Catalina 30.The solenoid clicks but does not engage the starter.The

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H42P - new thru hull and seacocks Terry Cox at 5:17pm 09.07.23 Unaware of any specs. Our 1991 has different types of seacocks. The cockpit drains appear larger tha
School's back in session cruise! Terry Cox at 5:07pm 09.07.23 Can yours do this? No doubt.
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions (1) chriscampbell at 4:34pm 09.07.23 Love this forum. Thanks for all of your replies so far! I made a couple changes to the diagram to h
School's back in session cruise! (1) Hayden Watson at 4:31pm 09.07.23 Ditto here. Can yours do this? She made Star of Papillon for my birthday 12-years ago. :biggrin:
Invest 95L shemandr at 4:23pm 09.07.23
3GM30F raw water pump missing impeller vanes Tally Ho at 4:21pm 09.07.23
3GM30F raw water pump missing impeller vanes kappykaplan at 4:21pm 09.07.23 but what about those missing vanes -Is it something I have to worry about or will the system just p
Probably am buying a H 260 with wheel, many questions. Where is keel rope to lower? Any tips for new owner. I've owned a few boats. kappykaplan at 4:19pm 09.07.23 I've never had a steering wheel. Is it called a "steering wheel", haha? Helm . . .
Experience with Lite Skin jib - a mixed bag stickinthemud57 at 4:16pm 09.07.23 Sorry to hear of your troubles. I've got 4 sails with LiteSkin on both sides and have not experienc
Probably am buying a H 260 with wheel, many questions. Where is keel rope to lower? Any tips for new owner. I've owned a few boats. labrmnus at 4:08pm 09.07.23 I guess I will learn, but for finer control do people hand move the outboard on a H260, even if they
Probably am buying a H 260 with wheel, many questions. Where is keel rope to lower? Any tips for new owner. I've owned a few boats. Crazy Dave Condon at 3:59pm 09.07.23 The boat was designed to dump the water out for less weight to tow. Hunter had a design team super
New Electronics Networking Help (1) Tally Ho at 3:58pm 09.07.23 I have a bit of a hodgepodge of instruments on my boat. The only things I purchased directly are th
1999 Hunter 380 Blower location JamesG161 at 3:57pm 09.07.23 If you have an on board Generator, the Blower may be there. My blower is located there. Jim...
Rudder position sensor and Raymarine Evolution EV-100 Autopilot Question (2) rpwillia at 3:55pm 09.07.23 I would attach the rudder sensor as it cannot hurt and in certain seas should help with performance.
Experience with Lite Skin jib - a mixed bag Ted at 3:50pm 09.07.23 Sorry to hear of your troubles. I've got 4 sails with LiteSkin on both sides and have not experience
Need advice re: odor fighting and an abandoned macerator pump Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:19pm 09.07.23 In that case, I would just remove the macerator pump and the hoses connected to it without bothering
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions jssailem at 3:12pm 09.07.23 Perhaps removing the "motor" or, if you feel you need to identify it in the diagram, label it as an
Adding second reef to main sail? (2) Tally Ho at 3:12pm 09.07.23
In hull transducer Johann at 3:10pm 09.07.23 I installed the Garmin GT15M-IH. Works great. I have also installed four other transducers that were
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions Richard19068 at 2:58pm 09.07.23 I am far from an electrical expert, especially 110 shore power so I might be misinterpreting somethi

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