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Odd Keel Rust (2) etfink at 8:42pm 05.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1076 Greetings owners, I am the lucky owner of an 83 H34 that I have had out of the water since Novemb
Filling holes in transom (1) Cope at 7:37pm 05.19.14 Catalina 22 7/2577 My boat has an old factory motor mount on the transom. I would like to (will be) remove all this d
Stench from fresh water tank Lizapotranca at 7:31pm 05.19.14 Bigger Boats 16/2063 Hey y'all! I live aboard a 34' 82 O'Day. Lately, I've had a stench coming from the fresh water si
Miss Calculation kloudie1 at 7:11pm 05.19.14 Ask All Sailors 16/2287 Might be a good name for this one..: http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/6-people-rescued-capsized-boat
I need a good boat transport company. braol at 6:48pm 05.19.14 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1222 I will be transporting my boat overland from Annapolis-area to Chicago. Any suggestions on a good sh
Water entering when engine is running salestosails at 6:17pm 05.19.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/750 I have some water entering when the engine is running. It is about 1/2 cup per minute but adds up w
PG Pump out Boat seadaddler at 6:15pm 05.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1813 I used the Punta Gorda Free :dance::dance:Pump Out for the first time today and what a great service
Need Help with a roller furling jib shopteacher at 6:15pm 05.19.14 Mid-Size Boats 6/1206 I just got a 1984 Catalina 27 with a roller furling head sail. The problem is you apparently need s
Garmin, Raymarine and MacENC Joidevivre at 4:53pm 05.19.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1649 Hey folks, Planning out new electronics and have a question about networking... FACTS: 1) Have an
Plywood or King Starboard for semi-structural panel (9) DinoKanuck at 4:53pm 05.19.14 Ask All Sailors 6/2306 Ahoy: A question on using 1/4 plywood inside a panel like they did at the factory 30 years ago or
I need a reputable transport company. braol at 4:43pm 05.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1120 I will be transporting my boat overland from Annapolis-area to Chicago. Any suggestions on a good s
Microwave Terry in Naples at 3:47pm 05.19.14 Ask All Sailors 20/2161 Looking for a small microwave to carry on the boat. Any suggestions? i am Not wanting to build it i
I just dropped my mast about 5 feet! jfschena at 3:41pm 05.19.14 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1733 I kept the mast up all winter on our 1984 oday 26. While running the halyard back up it separated fr
Frig control not turning salestosails at 3:08pm 05.19.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/695 I have a 2001 Beneteau 311 and the control knob on the frig does not turn. It shows numbers from 0
Hunter 18.5 keel RDS2012 at 2:38pm 05.19.14 Smaller Boats 1/681 I've never had any water in my boat but the last time I sailed after I had it back on the trailer an
Flooring options? stollo770 at 2:37pm 05.19.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/865 Hello, My 1979 Hunter 27 is in need of a new wood floor. When I bought my Hunter, it didn't come wi
Farymann A-30 throttle stuck Pacific Pete at 1:44pm 05.19.14 Engines and Propulsion 3/1958 I just replaced the leaking high pressure fuel line from the injector pump and after Bleeding the fu
Jib car position Fred7825 at 1:00pm 05.19.14 Big Boats 3/2184 Can someone give me some guidance as to where to position the jib car under vary sail conditions on
Electric Diagram for HUNTER 29.5 santiago47 at 12:43pm 05.19.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/1953 Please let me know how can i get an electrical an water diagrams for my hunter 29.5 Kind regards
O'Day Centerboard carbonebria at 12:34pm 05.19.14 Day Sailers 1/931 Hi all, I recently purchased a 1979 O'Day Javelin and took it out for a sail last weekend and ran

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Bottom paints fstbttms at 8:10am 04.22.23 I think you need to look at your chart again. You have not highlighted VC 17. Under existing paints
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue SailMaster at 8:08am 04.22.23 I have a really good starter / alternator shop in Jacksonville to use. I will have them do the rebui
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue dlochner at 8:07am 04.22.23 He's already done that. But the other steps make sense too, even now. Also, might replace the bru
Bottom paints dlochner at 8:04am 04.22.23 Well, not exactly true... I think you need to look at your chart again. You have not highlighted
Found a 2003 C310 Alansails at 8:03am 04.22.23 John, Push forward and continue to make Family memories that will live past us. Push on through!
Wiring solar and ACR's jviss at 8:01am 04.22.23 If I wanted to run the house systems off of the starter battery I would disconnect the house batter
Drinking water filter Hello Below at 7:53am 04.22.23 I have one and think it's a great product. Maybe a great product but how have you found their serv
Corroding galvanized shackle (1) dlochner at 7:52am 04.22.23 In your photo, note the more visible rust at the contact points at the chain and anchor. That is ac
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue jviss at 7:51am 04.22.23 Replace the starter. He's already done that. But the other steps make sense too, even now. Also,
How many of you have satellite beacons or satellite phones when out on the ocean? Jacktar at 7:45am 04.22.23 Just a reminder ref to cell phones if you are hiking, driving, or sailing inside a national park and
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue dlochner at 7:41am 04.22.23 This is a known issue with Yanmars. The white wire that connects the start switch with the solenoid
Wiring solar and ACR's DArcy at 7:38am 04.22.23 Unless I misunderstand what you're saying, to "run off the starter battery," i.e., to power your D.
Bottom paints fstbttms at 7:36am 04.22.23
Squeaky companionway cover (1) AndyL at 7:36am 04.22.23 Thanks for the replies. Only the front of the slides are accessible - the part that squeaks seems (
Drinking water filter Captain Larry-DH at 7:34am 04.22.23 FYI - if anyone has been considering a high end water filter: I just got hit with a targeted ad for
Universal M-18 fresh water pump questions jssailem at 7:27am 04.22.23 What you are describing as the "Fresh Water Pump" is more commonly identified as the Circulating Coo
More efficient way to clean gears? Davidasailor26 at 7:23am 04.22.23 Who'd thunk, 50 replies to a post on cleaning gears! Wow, I never thought twice about it - coffee
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue jviss at 7:19am 04.22.23
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue SailMaster at 7:06am 04.22.23
Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F SailMaster at 7:02am 04.22.23 1. Are you certain it's the overheat buzzer, not the oil pressure buzzer? Yes I am certain. In fa

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