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vimocam at 8:43pm 05.15.14
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Here is a link of the USCG about the rescue and sinking of the French sailboat named ''TAO''. Many
jshanley at 7:41pm 05.15.14
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My 1980 22 has a layer of red paint below the waterline. It's a flat paint that rubs off fairly easy
stollo770 at 4:42pm 05.15.14
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Hello, I am the owner of a 1979 Hunter 27. I recently bought it and I am trying to fix some of the
bryan crites at 4:41pm 05.15.14
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Any boat owners carpet a portion of the cabin floor? If so could you post photos of such?
Ringoparr at 4:07pm 05.15.14
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I'm planning on painting the hull of my cat27. This will be my first go at it. I've watched countl
Jongleur at 3:32pm 05.15.14
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Where can I get a simple stern ladder for my C30? I've looked around at other boats and see them
Live Wire at 2:59pm 05.15.14
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Does anyone have some advice on strut repair for this model? Its loose and causing some vibration. T
clbell at 1:13pm 05.15.14
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Need information about removing and replacing existing 26 gallon water tank.
deacm at 12:06pm 05.15.14
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There is room in the existing panel to install one back by the starboard rear winch. Is there a way
deacm at 12:04pm 05.15.14
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The installer and I are trying to figure out where to put everything. A couple of questions: 1. M
mmhewes at 10:28am 05.15.14
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Greetings All, We are looking at buying a new (used) boat; C42 1999 or newer. So off we go sa
bobjames at 9:47am 05.15.14
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I have a love-hate affair with my Dutchman system and as I age gracefully I find myself wanting to a
Helvio at 9:13am 05.15.14
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Hi Everyone, I am looking for a idea for convert my 26X for tiller. If someone has any idea fro des
kpgraci at 8:34am 05.15.14
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The COLREGS offer a variety of options for navigation lights on a < 12m sailboat, but as I already h
suznhenz at 8:34am 05.15.14
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Hi - I am preparing to purchase a 1993 Catalina 270 and am planning on storing it on our 8000 pound
carneypat at 8:27am 05.15.14
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having trouble our boat will not hold course with our wheel helm auto pilot our hunter 29.5 seems t
dawn_coyote at 8:21am 05.15.14
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Can someone help out with pictures of how yours is rigged? I'm trying to sort out what I have and wh
chrisyse at 7:56am 05.15.14
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I've decided to pull the head to replace a broken lower thermostat flange housing. I've replaced hea
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chuter at 7:39am 05.15.14
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The Hunter logo on the sides of the cabin on my 1985, 23' boat are in need of replacement. Might an
Pcalvin1966 at 7:15am 05.15.14
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What size bolt or pin do I need to put in the swing keel in down position it will be in a slip so it

Recent Replies

No power at electrical panel on B331
BigEasy at 9:13pm 05.07.23
Also check the ground cable to the engine block; corrosion there can cause the problem. (Initial sta
Bilge pump wowes!!!
azambella at 9:10pm 05.07.23
Sorry, lack-o-detail... 12 VDC electric bilge pump external swich. Switch is not the problem... Co
Bilge pump wowes!!!
jon hansen at 9:02pm 05.07.23
hand or electric?
Low engine RPMs >> Bad Fuel/Filter?
Stu Jackson at 9:00pm 05.07.23
1))) but as soon as I engage the transmission, the rpm dip below 1000 rpm. 2)))) So a restrict
Life's Most Infuriating Moments   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:52pm 05.07.23
The irony is by the stroke of a keyboard the results is a 10 fold lower cost than your replacement
No power at electrical panel on B331
Stuermer at 7:52pm 05.07.23
Thank you Syclone Driver. I will check that.
Hunter 240 mast replacement
Rick Webb at 7:50pm 05.07.23
US Spars in Gainsville, FL Probably, I think some were built with a different brand.
Low engine RPMs >> Bad Fuel/Filter?
CowboyWay at 7:49pm 05.07.23
Thanks for the tips on testing the lift pump. I'll give it a go in a few days. Another thing I'm now
Life's Most Infuriating Moments
Ralph Johnstone at 7:41pm 05.07.23
On the Jobsco pumps, the clips are bright blue and captive so that they slide back and forth but ca
Will a Raritan fit? Hunter 31
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:34pm 05.07.23
There is a sailor's tale that more crew/skippers have fallen overboard trying to relieve themselves
Head (toilet of course) plumbing help
bonkle at 7:29pm 05.07.23
I see a whole bunch of problems. starting with a crack in the holding tank, followed closely by cor
2016 Beneteau 381: does the table drop to become a bed?
ron2photo at 7:12pm 05.07.23
I have a B38. There are 2 set of table legs. There is a shorter pair of the same tube type. they are
Head (toilet of course) plumbing help
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:11pm 05.07.23
I see a whole bunch of problems. starting with a crack in the holding tank, followed closely by corr
depth transducer and plumbing issue
artboas at 6:49pm 05.07.23
so we re-commissioned our 2008 Hunter 36 this weekend. To my annoyance, one of the things I manage
Low engine RPMs >> Bad Fuel/Filter?
Davidasailor26 at 6:32pm 05.07.23
The timing test @SycloneDriver suggests is a good one. You can also listen to the sites of the click
Low engine RPMs >> Bad Fuel/Filter?
SycloneDriver at 6:29pm 05.07.23
The Racor fuel filter appears to be on the suction side of the electric pump. This is common, I'm n
Head (toilet of course) plumbing help
dlochner at 6:18pm 05.07.23
You have a big mildew problem. Time to clean that up, the boat will smell better. Don't use vinegar
No power at electrical panel on B331
SycloneDriver at 6:04pm 05.07.23
@ Syclone Driver: do you mean a fuse for the grounds? No. Check to make sure the grounds are not
Old bilge: water in keel
Ward H at 6:01pm 05.07.23
THe surveyor found moister in the upper part of the keel, right where the bilge connects with the k
Head (toilet of course) plumbing help
bonkle at 6:01pm 05.07.23
I did not see the link, so I now understand. Good luck on the retrofit. Jim... Just want to make

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