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Interior Bulkheads capdabney at 7:48am 06.13.14 Catalina 22 13/2053 Some body please tell me about bulkheads. I looked at a later model new design that is showing de
Port Pottie Blues CJRoxs at 7:37am 06.13.14 Smaller Boats 10/2061 I'm sure there will be a lot of puns in this thread but here it goes (no pun intended). My porta
1988 Pearson 31-2 prop size ?? jrezab at 7:09am 06.13.14 Pearson 1/1912 What is the original spec Pearson 2 blade prop size for a 1988 Pearson 31-2 ? Jerry New Bern, NC
I-30 draining question nestorph at 6:51am 06.13.14 Islander 3/3715 While I'm still pursuing a cockpit (or similar) leak problem, I'm curious about the drainage design
Cellular phone signal boosters TropicalSeattle at 11:54pm 06.12.14 Ask All Sailors 10/2310 Ones anyone have experience to share with cell phone boosters? Shakespeare and Wilson seem to make t
cleaning cushions flasailor at 8:17pm 06.12.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1024 just bought an 86 hunter34 and the cushions need refreshing, any suggestions?
fischer panda generator cooling problem ncbrydon at 8:01pm 06.12.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2857 my fp4200 direct salt water cooling is 10 years old but only has 170 hours on it as it is too noisy
Shore power cable jimwalz at 7:36pm 06.12.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1420 The Marinco shore power cable has become gummy/sticky and now leaves black marks on the deck. I wash
Beneteau 411 Serafina at 6:58pm 06.12.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2640 I have a 1999 Beneteau 411 sloop and want to replace the zinc anode on the shaft and prop. I am in
Why I love Edisto Island, SC (2) Kermit at 6:50pm 06.12.14 Ask All Sailors 10/1455 Yes, there's a sailboat in the first picture. I was on a boat in the second picture.
GoPro gimbal mount (1) Ted at 5:24pm 06.12.14 Ask All Sailors 12/6163 About six months back there was an active discussion about video cameras where the topic diverged so
Painting a fiberglass cabin sole. (1) kelham at 4:58pm 06.12.14 Ask All Sailors 10/5736 Painting a fiberglass interior cabin sole. Hey folks, The interior fiberglass cabin sole in my 1
Hitting the road tomorrow... Wish me luck! (1) GeorgiaBII at 4:10pm 06.12.14 Smaller Boats 10/1128 http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/georgiab2/20140612_190515_zps5gkat42w.jpg 110 miles to t
Bad Tacometer, Spe or wiring? Nelsonhow at 4:02pm 06.12.14 Engines and Propulsion 3/1235 The tach on my 1983 Hunter (2GM) motor reads almost e actly 1/2 the actual RPM. This is the original
Battery Fuse wufibugs at 3:06pm 06.12.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1160 I've looked at several posts and wiring diagrams, but want to be sure. My house bank has a fuse in
Even Uncle Sam Thought It Sucked (6) 25yearslater at 2:10pm 06.12.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1458 As promised I have many pictures from my time at Ft. Eustis, Va where I was privileged to learn many
companionway slides and Dragon Fly at 1:52pm 06.12.14 Bigger Boats 10/2951 Oday owners out there... need to replace: companionway slide rails, 5' long and 1/2 inch groove,
Macerator woes jkeaton at 1:26pm 06.12.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1511 My macerator pump runs, the blades spin, and there is no obstructions in the lines, yet does not dis
Hot water heater runs pink?? aw6686 at 12:37pm 06.12.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1479 Hot water runs antifreeze pink after engine use. Water system was flushed 3 times. The antifreeze
Cabin Lights chicagodave at 12:36pm 06.12.14 Catalina 30 6/1871 Has any replaced their cabin lights. I have the original factory installed cabin lights and am plann

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Possible SmartPlug problem Mark Maulden at 5:32pm 05.30.23 The last few fires in the marina were smart plugs. I do not know the details. Over time with my las
Possible SmartPlug problem jaysweet at 5:09pm 05.30.23 Not replacing a standard shore power cord based on one report of a failure in the absence of a defi
Sealing shaft-log options (1) ricksoth at 4:59pm 05.30.23 Here is the stuffing box alternative - plastic parts just for conceptualization. Bronze version beh
Raymarine Autopilot Problems (ST4000+) Tally Ho at 4:58pm 05.30.23
Sealing shaft-log options ricksoth at 4:52pm 05.30.23 Dave, how is creating an epoxy plug inside the tube just past (behind) the stuffing box cap replace
Slow sump pump with backflow Tally Ho at 4:48pm 05.30.23 Glad you got it sorted out. Jabsco is pretty proud of that pump! Hope it works out well for you.
engine leak antifreeze Tally Ho at 4:42pm 05.30.23
Sealing shaft-log options dlochner at 4:36pm 05.30.23 By using a small portion of the tapered wood plug trimmed to "just barely" slide down the tube from
Possible SmartPlug problem dlochner at 4:33pm 05.30.23 I have in the past been tempted to change my boat over to a SmartPlug, but after reading this and a
Sealing shaft-log options ricksoth at 3:47pm 05.30.23 Thanks to all that have shared their wisdom and thoughts! Since the outside (bottom) of the shaft l
Possible SmartPlug problem jaysweet at 3:46pm 05.30.23 I have in the past been tempted to change my boat over to a SmartPlug, but after reading this and a
Hunter 23.5 anchor locker size waterman30 at 3:41pm 05.30.23 I don't remember it was the equivalent for what I had. 7 sticks in my head but I would not bet the
alternator and wiring Stu Jackson at 3:39pm 05.30.23 Jeff, as a fellow Canadian... FYI, you being new here, I have been around for a long time and have
SBO PacificNW Racing Crew Report Hayden Watson at 3:33pm 05.30.23 While we are waiting for John's next chapter, I will add a bit of backstory. John raced with me in
Raymarine Autopilot Problems (ST4000+) jaysweet at 3:22pm 05.30.23 I have a Raymarine ST4000+ (I think) that is original to my 2005 Hunter 33-2. The autopilot seems h
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising (1) skunther at 3:21pm 05.30.23
alternator and wiring artboas at 3:17pm 05.30.23 I have been hesitant to approach the wiring on my boat however Marine Electricians in Toronto are l
Sealing shaft-log options dlochner at 3:05pm 05.30.23 5200 would be a better choice than 4200 to conform to the outside portion of the hole. There is n
Marine Toilet Question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:53pm 05.30.23 One of my favorite marine toilet stories is from a custtomer (in the days before I sold my company)
1998 Hunter 376 (2) Rich Stidger at 2:51pm 05.30.23 I have a sister ship- a 1997 h40.5. I have cracks at the aft end of my keel and according to Hunter

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