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Racor 500ma Installation sailingguy2005 at 12:46pm 03.24.14 Ask All Sailors 7/3293 Would anyone know if i could use threaded copper fittings and pipe to install a Racor 500ma? And if
New Sailing Blog: Life On The Hook robertsapp at 12:35pm 03.24.14 Sails Call Lounge 6/9524 I've crossed paths with many of you over the years, mostly on the Hunter forums. This is shaping up
almost new owner oceanwatersailor at 12:03pm 03.24.14 Lancer 10/3029 Should be getting a 25ft this week. Anyone know what breakdown is for the vin on these? It has vin L
Identifying Bottom Paint Ckoerken at 11:56am 03.24.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/799 Hello, I bought a boat over the weekend and it needs new bottom paint. I went to West Marine and
draft of a HC 33 ? Whiteowl at 11:53am 03.24.14 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1705 I would like to know what the draft is for a HC33. I have seen several ads that call for a 4' draft
Engine Choke cable needs replacing Andy284 at 11:41am 03.24.14 Mid-Size Boats 7/1850 Hello there, I need to replace the choke cable in my H28.5, that runs from the panel in the cockpit
Getting her ready (1) Hydro Therapy at 10:45am 03.24.14 Day Sailers 2/708 Busy weekend, bottom painted, polished and waxed her. I guess I can watch Tuesday/Wednesdays snowfal
How big of sail on a continuous line furler? Nereussailor at 10:24am 03.24.14 Ask All Sailors 2/637 I was just wondering how big of a headsail you can put on a continuous line furler. I have a 165 tha
External regulation Newport Bob at 10:01am 03.24.14 Musings With Maine Sail 21/11328 Main Sail, I have been reading your articles on battery charging, etc. - thanks for taking the time
Sailing Beaufort (5) dgreen1991 at 9:58am 03.24.14 Catalina 22 17/1858 Some pictures of me sailing, grilling and watching Judge Judy anchored in Bass Creek. Bass Creek is
keel blister need help! (1) brizad13 at 9:33am 03.24.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2865 i noticed a huge blister in my keel after this cold winter. i thought this keel was solid lead? has
Roller Furling help Golfdad75 at 9:04am 03.24.14 Ask All Sailors 4/822 Do I need to keep tension on my furling line when I unfurl. The only thing I can think of to keep th
led anchor light opinions? richk at 8:55am 03.24.14 Big Boats 6/1096 considering switching....opinions?
Battery Switch POPS701TURF at 8:29am 03.24.14 Ask All Sailors 4/848 I Have A 2006 Hunter 28. With My Diesel Engine Running Is It "safe" To Change The Battery Switch B
Mile 0 to Beaufort, NC (10) Roger Long at 8:26am 03.24.14 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 4/3121 Cruising with a beautiful woman and the love of your life certainly does play havoc with the serious
Florida Sailboat Homes ITMaster at 8:14am 03.24.14 Ask All Sailors 42/5462 We are looking to explore some retirement options. Giving some thought about relocating to Florida
Avoid Knock-downs cslewis1 at 8:07am 03.24.14 Catalina 22 0/735 From my years as a Navy Sail Instructor, here are my three simple rules to avoid knock-downs when yo
What refigeration unit? B473 at 7:54am 03.24.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/610 I just bought a 2005, Oceanis 473 and the refrigeration unit was removed. The plates are there just
DS30 Depth Sounder cslewis1 at 7:44am 03.24.14 Catalina 22 0/633 Can the DS30 be turned off at the unit or only at the circuit board? I recently bought a 1988 C22 an
Fridge knob (1) Michael Meyer at 7:42am 03.24.14 Catalina 310 3/986 Anyone have a source to buy the push button fridge knob? It's the the top loading door knob. Show

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Ducks in my backyard! Ralph Johnstone at 9:54pm 05.08.23
Electric terminal block Johann at 8:48pm 05.08.23 This may work as a cover. https://www.bluesea.com/products/2710/DualBus_100_BusBar_Cover_for_PN__270
Electric terminal block JamesG161 at 8:42pm 05.08.23 I suppose I could simply cover the top of the block with tape. I don't really like the original blo
Bulges on Keel on Hunter 376 JamesG161 at 8:23pm 05.08.23 I had a quick phone call with @duck21. He knows what he is doing about repairs to his keel. Most
Bulges on Keel on Hunter 376 Leeward Rail at 8:13pm 05.08.23 for the parent directory (I drilled down for the 376, which included schematics for the full keel
Refrigerator Insulation Upgrade? LouisMK at 7:53pm 05.08.23
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 Crusty Ol Salt at 7:50pm 05.08.23 There is always the option to go with a shorter belt. This may make adjusting easier.
Self Tacking Jib Experience Sailfanatic at 7:47pm 05.08.23 Harbor 20s have a self-tacking jib using a Hoyt boom, The setup makings sail handling very easy and
Solar panel/battery charger suggestions 1986 C22 morbidfollower at 7:18pm 05.08.23 Im running 2 Renogy 50W square panels and a Renogy charge controller. 2 group 27 gel batteries and h
Ducks in my backyard! Ward H at 7:15pm 05.08.23 Just idle blind curiosity on my part, but any reason why you didn't go with the usual arrangement o
Self Tacking Jib Experience PaulK at 7:13pm 05.08.23 Solings (27') use self-tacking jibs racing. They allow for very quick tacks; all the crew has to d
Electric terminal block Johnb at 6:47pm 05.08.23 I have measured the solenoid current on my 3QM30 and it is almost exactly 20 amps.
Universal M25 dosnt want to start. Cat30-007 at 6:40pm 05.08.23 There is always water in the lift muffler. You will get a bit of increase in back pressure as the
Head (toilet of course) plumbing help bonkle at 6:27pm 05.08.23 I've never seen an air vent with a ventilated loop. That almost certainly has to be the raw water
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 shank at 6:27pm 05.08.23 That's good to know that's not just my engine with the floppy belt. I'm not seeing any dust and I h
Electric terminal block dlochner at 6:26pm 05.08.23 Do you have a Yanmar? Is the wire to the solenoid outside of the wiring harness? There is a known is
Self Tacking Jib Experience thinwater at 6:22pm 05.08.23 Had one on my cruising cat. Put it away day two, tried it once later, and never pulled it out again.
Electric terminal block Scott T-Bird at 6:18pm 05.08.23 The 20 amp rating is for each pair on the terminal block. The starter wire is the connection for t
Head (toilet of course) plumbing help Scott T-Bird at 6:13pm 05.08.23 I've never seen an air vent with a ventilated loop. That almost certainly has to be the raw water i
Electric terminal block dlochner at 6:10pm 05.08.23 The 20 amp rating is for each pair on the terminal block. The starter wire is the connection for t

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