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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 9/2347 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 12/5481 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
Tell-tail Question Ward H at 7:24pm 06.23.14 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 7/3807 Had a nice long sail today in winds 10 - 15. Started out with full main and full 110 jib. On close
Three blade propeller for Hunter 33 meirgerner at 5:17pm 06.23.14 Mid-Size Boats 7/2513 I have a Hunter 33 (Legend) with Yanmar 3YM30 engine and 1" shaft. I am looking for an appropriate p

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Car Accident kappykaplan at 7:01am 09.01.23 Stay safe out there, jviss!
Car Accident Rich Stidger at 6:56am 09.01.23 At least you weren't injured I assume. Cars are replaceable, you not so much. Sorry to learn of yo
Price of Hunter 430? Don S/V ILLusion at 6:43am 09.01.23
Price of Hunter 430? jssailem at 6:43am 09.01.23 Boat price is a fluid issue in Seattle. PacificNW market has a reputation for being higher than many
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 (1) Johnny Sails at 6:37am 09.01.23 I ended up buying this set up. there really wasn't a lot of options.
Stowing Winch Handles jviss at 6:29am 09.01.23 This stuff. 3M Dual Lock tape. https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Reclosable-Fastener-SJ3560-Clear/dp/B07
Gonna pull the boat... (4) rgranger at 6:03am 09.01.23 219464 219462 ... and here is a totally unrelated random pic of the same train trussell that I'm
How to replace the rope clutch on a Hunter 336 Crazy Dave Condon at 6:00am 09.01.23 Former Hunter dealer who use to sell your boat. @rgranger is correct about the aluminum plate embed
Thundering water tank? RoyS at 5:15am 09.01.23 Tank needs a vent to admit air to replace the volume of water taken out. Loose fill caps or small dr
Price of Hunter 430? shemandr at 5:05am 09.01.23 I share your question. I'm used to seeing the same boats of similar age to have a much more narrow
Price of Hunter 430? JamesG161 at 5:03am 09.01.23 You need more information to know the market value. The list of items on the boat is needed. Then c
Should I purchase a Hunter 18? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:44am 09.01.23 Check the forum store as it is owned by a former Hunter employee
SANTANA 23? shemandr at 4:00am 09.01.23 Closed the page despite the dire warning then opened a chat with Apple. That led to downloading Mal
Yanmar 3JH2E Commissioning run and lost all oil in an hour Rafael8008 at 3:42am 09.01.23 Yanmar follow-up I am pleased to report that there have NOT been any untoward oil leaks since launch
Harken Furler Halyard broke jssailem at 2:44am 09.01.23 Not a good idea. The jib halyard comes from the mast to the furler at a set angle. This is specifie
Winterization? Davidasailor26 at 2:30am 09.01.23 Don't run antifreeze through your hot water heater or your water will stink for a long time. I just
Winterization? danstanford at 2:16am 09.01.23 Don't run antifreeze through your hot water heater or your water will stink for a long time. I just
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Ajay73 at 1:56am 09.01.23 Take a look at this youtube video. "How to make a tiller lock". By the Boat Rambler. I'm going to tr
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Ralph Johnstone at 9:26pm 08.31.23 There is alway room for jello, I mean another way to skin the cat. You may think this whole thing
Stowing Winch Handles thinwater at 8:41pm 08.31.23 I was recommending Dual Lock, in lieu of drilling screw holes, to securely mount vinyl winch handle

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