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Broken AMP crimper (2) Sefuller at 12:53pm 06.01.14 Musings With Maine Sail 6/2335 Anyone know if it's possible to get replacement parts for an AMP crimper?
Stupid or is it just me? (1) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 11:17am 06.01.14 Ask All Sailors 20/3236 I saw this at the marina yesterday, it was blowing about 15-17 kts at the time. Is this a stupid thi
free wheeling sea cock Dave1act at 11:12am 06.01.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1293 HI, I have a HUnter 1985 28.5' sail boat. The sea cock leading to the water intake to the engine hea
Replacement windows for 26D jbm8785 at 11:00am 06.01.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1556 Any suggestions on replacing just one of the fixed plexiglass windows on 26 D. Ours has crack and i
Reefing the main on a 1997 Hunter 340 smoothsailing at 9:27am 06.01.14 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 16/11299 Don, New to this boat. I understand that reefing is necessary in 15 mph plus winds. Can you t
410 mast strut Don Lucas at 9:10am 06.01.14 Big Boats 11/1719 Anyone else even break a mast strut? Inspecting my rig this morning I found one of my had a 6" split
I fell out of my boat (not MOB) Squidd at 7:38am 06.01.14 Ask All Sailors 40/7840 Stupid ladder.....What do you guys use thats safe and secure and doesn't weigh a ton to access the b
Recharging refrigerator dpaquin at 7:32am 06.01.14 Big Boats 5/1200 I just bought my 42 ft Hunter. The refrigerator runs almost continuously so I suspect it needs a ref
I have struggled with downwind runs Doc_holiday at 6:31am 06.01.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1584 Because my jib is smaller than most, I don't have a whisker pole, I don't have a vang, nor do I have
Questions hummingbirdbassist at 5:51am 06.01.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/873 On the hard making last minute adjustments so here goes Yanmar 2qm15 runs, idles well, revs well, sl
Hunter356..Cleaning inside teak/Replacement canvas strap (2) star302 at 4:04am 06.01.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1129 Hi, Can anyone suggest a product to use on the interior of our boat..Hunter 356 2002..When cleani
Centerboard Hardware-H26 BrianW at 9:36pm 05.31.14 Smaller Boats 7/977 I will be dropping my centerboard of my H-26 and want to replace all of the hardware while I'm "in t
Funny story...not funny problem. turbowed at 8:45pm 05.31.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/814 Hello, my livaboard neighbor has a hamster who managed to climb into the walls of her 1985 31ft hunt
bedding hardware on 272 donelanc at 8:20pm 05.31.14 Bigger Boats 8/2297 I'm rebedding my stanchions and cleats etc. there is a rubber gasket under half the tubes; can I e
solar panel mmsailor at 6:25pm 05.31.14 Smaller Boats 3/859 Our 23.5 came with a solar panel . There is a fitting on the top of the transom with two holes , one
Rudder Repair h27 1982, Pic's of a repair in progress. (16) wesleysherman at 1:59pm 05.31.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1069 This is more of a post for those interested in watching a repair of a rudder (while on the boat)
How to Treat Exposed Gelgoat When Bottom Sanding?? (1) rardiH36 at 1:55pm 05.31.14 Ask All Sailors 10/4794 Currently got my 1980 Hunter 36 out of the water for the second time since I bought it in 2007. T
Fiberglass transome wedge?? sknrzgirl at 1:40pm 05.31.14 S2 6/1686 Hello people...need some help!! We have an S2 7.3 meter...the on board sail drive is shot and althou
Maximum Motor Weight for '77 Oday 22 robverb at 1:29pm 05.31.14 Day Sailers 4/1911 I need a new motor for my 1977 O'day 22. I'm looking at a Tohatsu 5hp which weighs 58lbs. This seems
Bath faucets Alandubois at 12:28pm 05.31.14 Irwin 2/2484 Where can I find a bath shower faucet for my 1990 irwin38?

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34 Hunter Anchor Locker Question SabreToothedEngineer at 9:20am 07.04.23 Thank you Claude, that's really helpful. I saw your photos before, but now with your description I u
Shoutout to Weems & Plath PaulK at 9:17am 07.04.23 We got a "new" W&P ship's bell clock on the main bulkhead when we bought Arcadia several years ago.
Fuel (In)Efficiency (1) Hayden Watson at 9:13am 07.04.23 This is a spreadsheet from a C42 I found on a forum somewhere and thought it revealing. This guy di
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Ralph Johnstone at 9:11am 07.04.23 In terms of size for a fuel leak, that's huge :yikes: ! Maybe wrap every possible leak source with
Beneteau Cockpit Speakers Original Replacement CABixler at 8:53am 07.04.23 Thank you! Interesting and such a low price point.
Fuel (In)Efficiency BTreanor at 8:48am 07.04.23 Thanks for all the advice. Much appreciated. The engine is M25-XP. I'll definitely keep a spreadshe
SS Rod popping sound mesmith1122 at 8:31am 07.04.23 Update on SSRod popping. Once we got a little calm in Cozumel anchorage, I was able to use a Loos PT
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake (3) Rich Stidger at 8:19am 07.04.23 UPDATE AGAIN: After sitting on a mooring for 3 days with no engine running, I found a pool of fuel u
Engineering Issues RitSim at 8:19am 07.04.23 so this is going to be interesting. Root cause could be bad weld that propagated, Bad material, p
Adler Barbour Compressor "Pumping" when on Battery Power JoeWhite at 8:14am 07.04.23 When this happens, run the engine and see if the compressor turns on. You can do this at the dock wi
Ideas, Thoughts, Recommendations, I'll Take Anything Rich Stidger at 8:09am 07.04.23 @Ralph Johnstone , I have the same problem with several of my hatches. I will be watching your thre
Adler Barbour Compressor "Pumping" when on Battery Power Davidasailor26 at 8:04am 07.04.23
Adler Barbour Compressor "Pumping" when on Battery Power duck21 at 8:04am 07.04.23 Thanks, Greg, Definitely not dual power--we only have a refrigeration breaker on the DC side, and w
HAPPY 4th of JULY... INDEPENDENCE DAY kappykaplan at 7:55am 07.04.23 The same to you, John. :beer:
Adler Barbour Compressor "Pumping" when on Battery Power Tally Ho at 7:55am 07.04.23
Fuel (In)Efficiency Stu Jackson at 7:46am 07.04.23 If it's a Universal M-25 or m-25XP (3 cylinder), it is generally about 1/2 gallon per hour, I've b
Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Stu Jackson at 7:43am 07.04.23 I hate to see people spend hard earned money foolishly. Batteries seem to be one area where this oc
Roller furling: where do I start? Tally Ho at 7:34am 07.04.23
Ideas, Thoughts, Recommendations, I'll Take Anything Tally Ho at 7:29am 07.04.23 Great write up. Lubrication seems like a quick fix. I wonder if it will affect the function of the
Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Syversens at 7:23am 07.04.23 Thanks for the responses. Your solutions seem to be working for you and your sailing style. While

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