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removing bottom growth hawk232 at 9:41am 06.24.14 Ask All Sailors 65/11430 I am looking at a boat that has been in the water for 3 years, only pulled once for cleaning, and ha
Pre-Launch Checklist entmejia at 9:38am 06.24.14 Smaller Boats 21/4331 About to launch the boat for the first time after completing basic keelboat cert. Does anyone have a
Anchor light change to LED PeterBreit at 8:49am 06.24.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/2358 Hi there, I changed all my navigation and interior light bulbs to LED. Except for the anchor light.
Here we go!! sfgary at 8:27am 06.24.14 Ask All Sailors 32/2638 Just heard on the local news(ABC) there is a bill before our state (CA) legislature SB1162 that
leaking water heater garethreeves at 7:36am 06.24.14 Big Boats 4/1020 The hot water heater on 375 has rusted through. I'm fine with bypassing it or replacing it at the mo
So How Does Actually Observe/Count Drips Per Minute? rardiH36 at 7:28am 06.24.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1183 Stuffing box tutorials instruct to adjust the barrel nut to achieve several "drips" per minute. But
Holding tank OB discharge - macerator or manual? Skipper at 6:55am 06.24.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1925 For those who have used both for OB holding tank discharge: Which is preferred for reliability - an
Compass Cover DennisMansour at 6:16am 06.24.14 Big Boats 1/709 Has anyone had to and found a replacement cover for a Danforth Compass on a 1985 34ft. Hunter. It go
NYC to Port Washington, NY 6/25 MLampner at 6:06am 06.24.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/575 We have sailed to NYC from Baltimore and plan an overnight trip on Weds to visit with family there a
mainsheet fiddle block assembly Helm Hog at 5:54am 06.24.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/2624 I am working on an old O'Day 25, 1975. The main sheet fiddle block assembly is unassembled. I am n
Hunter 216 mast tackstera at 5:37am 06.24.14 Parts Search 2/1853 Need a mast for a 2003 Hunter 216. Located in SD.
Rowers rescued in rough seas by Coast Guard (1) Brian D at 5:32am 06.24.14 Ask All Sailors 11/1340 Six rowers in Great Pacific Race from California to Hawaii saw their competition end over the weeken
raising the mast on a O,Day 25 Auggie at 5:20am 06.24.14 Day Sailers 9/2348 I am a new part owner of an O,Day 25 and would like some information of raising the mast. Any tips
Thoughts - Honda B100 on 26c chapster5 at 3:40am 06.24.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/5482 I have an opportunity to replace my 2 stroke with this Honda 4 stroke and just wanted to get others
Tall Rig or Not? EvanMorris at 8:53pm 06.23.14 Smaller Boats 0/823 New to Catalina, just purchased 1984 Capri 25, mast measures about 29' 4" from top to deck, is my bo
A Tale of Two Pumps ................ (6) Ralph Johnstone at 8:23pm 06.23.14 Ask All Sailors 6/2857 Doctorbill recently brought up a subject which I swore I would not get into as I'm still in therapy
Hunter 216 broken mast tackstera at 8:07pm 06.23.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/669 Just bought this Hunter 216. Got excited, didn't pay attention and the worst has happened. Hooked
Yanmar Raw Water pump Oday 25 Captain25 at 8:06pm 06.23.14 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1189 any tips on servicing the raw water pump on a 1GM yanmar. very tight in my 25 Oday. I assume that pa
Preparing to Replace Running Rigging choover at 7:48pm 06.23.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/1117 I am preparing to replace the running rigging on my '84 Hunter 31. Any advice, tips and tricks you c
Leaky faucet Delawaredave at 7:40pm 06.23.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/634 1982 Hunter 27. Faucet (believed original) in aft leaks when used - does not leak when closed. L

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DC panel led indicator stopped working Phil Mac at 12:08pm 09.01.23 Could be a simple as a broken lead. Send pics of the back of the panel detailing that circuit's s
DC panel led indicator stopped working Phil Mac at 12:06pm 09.01.23 If your Bene DC panel is anything like my Hunter DC panel, I've lost something like 3 LED's over th
Cat 28 MKII - Genoa Calif. Ted at 12:06pm 09.01.23 The last three headsails I've bought have been 150's so I like your choice. Current sail has a foam
VHF Radio Crashes on 25 Watt Setting JBP-PA at 12:04pm 09.01.23 It has an AC converter that looks like it might only push out 3 W. Could that be causing the proble
Gulf Storm Potential Kermit at 12:01pm 09.01.23 Perhaps it is an aging thing. I like them on my car. I also have taken care to change the way they
Raritan PHII long term review (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:01pm 09.01.23 But when the joker valve becomes worn andor there's a buildup of sea water minerals on it, it can n
VHF Radio Crashes on 25 Watt Setting arcadiahunter28 at 11:58am 09.01.23 It has an AC converter that looks like it might only push out 3 W. Could that be causing the problem
VHF Radio Crashes on 25 Watt Setting JBP-PA at 11:56am 09.01.23 Put a voltmeter on it or give it a different power supply. The power required to transmit at 25W can
Com-Pac 16 tabernacle/mast step HELP NUBOAT?? at 11:47am 09.01.23 Hello I have come across a Com-Pac 16 for sale. Upon inspection, I noticed that the mast step fou
SANTANA 23? NUBOAT?? at 11:44am 09.01.23 Glad the issue didn't mess you up!!
VHF Radio Crashes on 25 Watt Setting Davidasailor26 at 11:44am 09.01.23 Trying to transmit without an antenna is generally not advisable as it could damage the radio. The r
VHF Radio Crashes on 25 Watt Setting arcadiahunter28 at 11:41am 09.01.23
VHF Radio Crashes on 25 Watt Setting Davidasailor26 at 11:15am 09.01.23 Maybe voltage drop in the supply line when the current draw goes up? Check all connections and try t
VHF Radio Crashes on 25 Watt Setting arcadiahunter28 at 11:13am 09.01.23
Raritan PHII long term review Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:16am 09.01.23 Could you please direct me to your "Joker Valve 101" treatise ? I'll do better than that...I'll pos
Need advice re: odor fighting and an abandoned macerator pump Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:07am 09.01.23 Plug the outlet to the macerator pump and remove the pump. As for hoses, the ONLY hose I recommend
DC panel led indicator stopped working (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:05am 09.01.23 If your Bene DC panel is anything like my Hunter DC panel, I've lost something like 3 LED's over the
Yanmar 3JH3E Cooling Hoses (2) Ralph Johnstone at 9:44am 09.01.23 Correct. One sea water drain and two AF drains :
Stowing Winch Handles (1) jviss at 9:15am 09.01.23 FWIW, my two "new" winch handles - bought used on eBay for $85 for the pair, purchased parts from Ha
Cat 28 MKII - Genoa (1) jssailem at 9:07am 09.01.23 1) good for low wind conditions typical on inland lakes 2) easier to deploy than raising the main w

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