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H170 Boom end cap mark2 at 8:15am 07.21.14 Day Sailers 2/1601 Does the H170 have a cap on the aft (stern) end of the boom? Our does not and the sharp metal edge o
What is this canvas for? (1) jonelli at 8:06am 07.21.14 Catalina 30 7/2069 Hi! So, we were going through all of the canvas that our MkII came with, and there's one thing we j
new sole(flooring) olegedelman at 7:36am 07.21.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/434 Hello everybody, does anyone know how to get rid of scratches in the new flooring. Its not teak any
Window leak JR13099 at 7:34am 07.21.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1358 Have a hunter 28.5 port window over galley leaks the trim has deteriorated. Any suggestions on repl
Cetol vs WoodPro njlarry at 7:04am 07.21.14 Ask All Sailors 13/5147 Has anyone tried West Marine's WoodPro finish? I was planning to use Cetol on my teak once I figure
giving up the dream Richard Olden at 6:53am 07.21.14 Ask All Sailors 106/19170 We have been planning to cruise full time for the past eight years. Began building a financial plan
LPG Detector recommendation dis-patch at 6:30am 07.21.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/616 I am replacing the stove/oven combo in Dis-patch, my 1997 Hunter 376. I've been advised that since
H34 GPS/Depth Updating and Mounting (2) Dave19957 at 6:26am 07.21.14 Big Boats 8/1322 Milky Way's Data Marine Depth and Speed instruments have self-retired after 31 years of service. Th
Inmast furling main sail tail cover issues NoDak Novice at 6:19am 07.21.14 Big Boats 2/904 The thread on my main sail cover is unraveling about 4 feet in both directions. Someone suggested a
Thermostat for Universal M-25 diesel motor bman88 at 5:24am 07.21.14 Engines and Propulsion 1/1280 I need a new thermostat for my Universal M-25 diesel in my 1983 34' Hunter. Does anyone know the par
Troubleshooting fresh water pump allan at 4:04am 07.21.14 Ask All Sailors 7/7379 I have an odd problem with a two year old Shurflo fresh water pump, model 3901-0216. I saw a s
Fuel tank pick up air leak Rusty68801 at 2:52am 07.21.14 Ask All Sailors 8/4608 I have a 1984 Hunter 31 I have been getting air in my fuel system. I started with new fuel lines the
Key west surveyor rec Mattle at 10:58pm 07.20.14 Ask All Sailors 0/584 Does anybody have a surveyor they'd recommend in the Key West area? Thnx!! Matt Biloxi
Leak in fuel tank - Beneteau Oceanis 361 pauladriansmith at 10:52pm 07.20.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1558 Any advice on this....After being away for a few weeks, I checked on the boat to find approx one lit
Looking for cockpit hatch for Beneteau 381 gwilson9564 at 9:35pm 07.20.14 Parts Search 0/1744 Hello all, I am looking for the upper half of the companionway hatch for a 2001 Beneteau 381.
Vented Loop Question Admiral at 8:15pm 07.20.14 Catalina 30 9/1444 In checking all hose connections I came across the vented loop under the sink. Where does the hose
Anchor locker drain SecondWind36 at 8:01pm 07.20.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1412 On our Hunter 36, the drain for the anchor locker is 4" above the bottom of the locker so there so a
Cooler step CCrane2299 at 7:33pm 07.20.14 Catalina 22 23/2809 http://www.kmart.com/coleman-48-quart-cooler/p-089W477221110001P Is this the one? It says it's in
Catalina 22 Chainplate Question NoodlesWIU at 7:26pm 07.20.14 Catalina 22 1/744 Hi guys, I'm curious if anyone knows the internal diamater of the C-22 forward chainplates. I pur
Macgregor Venture Newport 23 Jib and Headsail Rigging Bruce.Arnold at 6:47pm 07.20.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2271 Hi, Does anyone have detailed drawings or photos of how the "self tacking" jib boom is rigged on the

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Winterization of hot water tank Jimongee at 6:25pm 09.04.23 Thank you to all above. Very helpful stuff. Tomorrow here at the Manitowoc slip I will take your i
Let's Talk About Power SycloneDriver at 6:08pm 09.04.23 Don't forget that the Victron is also a charger. So when you remove the old charger your will have
H34 Mast Wiring Disconnet splax at 5:47pm 09.04.23 my replacement of the scarfed compression post with the aluminum post was a definite upgrade...
New to the forum Anomymous 163294 at 5:03pm 09.04.23 well thank you for the information. i guess i will trade this 10hp when i get it. cheers
How to use topping lift i have 1987 oday le thanks Tally Ho at 4:43pm 09.04.23 We probably need a little info about how your particular boat and topping lift are set up. @rgrange
Cat 28 MKII - Genoa kappykaplan at 4:37pm 09.04.23
Cat 28 MKII - Genoa Tally Ho at 4:35pm 09.04.23 You also state that you solo a lot and it's easier to do just the jib. This in my eye is a lazy and
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions (1) chriscampbell at 4:15pm 09.04.23 Just a little follow up...here is a diagram of how we're currently set up.
Anyone thinking of selling their 275? F260SS at 3:49pm 09.04.23
Let's Talk About Power dlochner at 3:41pm 09.04.23 Victron makes good products with good integration across their product line. They are active in the
Rope to anchor chain attachment Richard19068 at 3:31pm 09.04.23 less parts, no bumps. ;) Sorry if I disturbed you, unintended. I think we're "there" on this subj
New to the forum BruceC at 3:30pm 09.04.23 You definitely do not want a 10-hp outboard hanging off the transom; 7.5 hp would be more than adequ
Blown exhaust not enough I guess odaydokay at 3:12pm 09.04.23 Yes, not the raw water pump. Been there and done that. Getting the Kubota part is a clever idea, bu
H49/50 Boom Preventer Rigging Terry Cox at 3:07pm 09.04.23 Hi Nate, different model boat, but I've used a homemade preventer for years. Nothing more than a lon
Intertec 2000e thinner KCofKC at 3:04pm 09.04.23 I'm probably too late but if it is catalyzed, overnight in the freeze may work, but I would not hold
Impact driver on window screws? KCofKC at 3:01pm 09.04.23 Big Easy, well I guess I am a bit old school and tend to use what has always worked for me. I guess
Cat 28 MKII - Genoa KCofKC at 2:57pm 09.04.23 I'm a little confused the heading shows Cat 28 MKII, but in your profile it lists Hunter 33 and your
'93 P42 Sanitation hose replacement Terry Cox at 2:45pm 09.04.23 The pump is a couple of impellers that pull waste out of the bowl and push it down the discharge li
Rope to anchor chain attachment WayneH at 2:34pm 09.04.23 When I bought my used boat, it had an eye splice and thimble on the anchor rode and the hawse pipe w
Let's Talk About Power jssailem at 2:10pm 09.04.23 That is quite a list of systems (power users). Perhaps it is relevant to identify how Serenity is go

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