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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 24/7468 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 23/21128 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 18/9537 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
Depth Gauge -- 31 foot Hunter john federowicz at 9:29am 07.21.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/2225 I own a 1984 31 foot Hunter. My depth gauge has failed. A couple of questions: (1) Does anyone kn

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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. rgranger at 2:26pm 09.07.23 There was someone on here (I forget who now) who was able to use an air mattress pump to push air in
Anyone know if this Mercury 9.9 is 2 stroke or is 4 stroke? I seems too old to be 4. Its on a Hunter 260. -- ALEX labrmnus at 2:22pm 09.07.23 Thanks all, I am leaning 4 stroke, even though the rest of Mercury 4 strokes have up top a bubble lo
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 2:16pm 09.07.23 Thanks, good tips. Is there a benefit to EVER pumping out the water ballast while at the dock, like
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. rgranger at 2:07pm 09.07.23 Keep the centerboard down for sailing or motoring. I tried motoring once with it up. It was like dr
Hurricane Hunter aircraft range rgranger at 2:03pm 09.07.23
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions (4) rgranger at 1:59pm 09.07.23 I see your battery peeking out ...s through some holes to clean that area up (Like I mocked up in t
Invest 95L BigEasy at 1:56pm 09.07.23 All of them are Heroes !!! :clap: Jim... Yes they are & their service has saved lots of lives
Invest 95L (1) Rick486 at 1:39pm 09.07.23 It appears the juju isn't improving too much....if we still had the big boat I'd be talking to the y
Anyone know if this Mercury 9.9 is 2 stroke or is 4 stroke? I seems too old to be 4. Its on a Hunter 260. -- ALEX dlochner at 1:27pm 09.07.23 Take off the hood, is there an oil fill? Is there a round light near the choke on the front of the
In hull transducer dlochner at 1:24pm 09.07.23 In-hull transducers have dispelled the old tale that they need to be installed in a liquid medium.
Anyone know if this Mercury 9.9 is 2 stroke or is 4 stroke? I seems too old to be 4. Its on a Hunter 260. -- ALEX Timm R Oday25 at 1:15pm 09.07.23 I'd say almost with 100 percent certainty that it is a four stroke
H38: What is this Xantrax device under my main DC panel flightlead404 at 1:03pm 09.07.23
Used sail? LakeShark at 1:02pm 09.07.23 I currently have a 135 on a furler but I want to try the hank on variations to see how it goes. Im
Experience with Lite Skin jib - a mixed bag stickinthemud57 at 12:57pm 09.07.23 It's hard to trace the origin of the damage. The initial damage could have occurred while the sail
In hull transducer Ralph Johnstone at 12:48pm 09.07.23 In-hull transducers have dispelled the old tale that they need to be installed in a liquid medium.
Hurricane Hunter aircraft range Benny17441 at 12:47pm 09.07.23 They normally operate to midway in the Atlantic and out to the area of the Hawaiian Islands. In th
In hull transducer Ralph Johnstone at 12:43pm 09.07.23 Requires 2 inch hole . I had to modify mine a bit as it was 4 inch. Don't quite follow if it is a
1999 Hunter 380 Blower location dlochner at 12:29pm 09.07.23 Rest assured, the blower will not be in any place that is easily accessible. :mad: Check the connec
Experience with Lite Skin jib - a mixed bag dlochner at 12:27pm 09.07.23 It's hard to trace the origin of the damage. The initial damage could have occurred while the sail w
Used sail? kappykaplan at 12:21pm 09.07.23 Thanks! You're welcome!

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