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malyea at 8:35am 03.18.14
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.....really tired of fighting leaks from above the waterline..... 'Bout Time's forward most compa
Squidd at 8:29am 03.18.14
7/1517
No biggie, but I brought my spin pole in and replaced the snaggly wire it had on the clip with a "Co
losttexan at 7:22am 03.18.14
5/1330
In the market for my first Hunter sailboat, a 260, and am looking for a boat surveyor in the Minneap
Jim Seamans at 7:11am 03.18.14
5/760
Since there is snow on the ground thought I would put some chaps on the dingy. Only took a week and
Maine Sail at 6:53am 03.18.14
9/2428
People often wonder why I don't use a "lunch hook"... We always prefer to anchor with adequate groun
jagsail48 at 6:18am 03.18.14
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I recently purchased a Lowrance Elite 4 HDI chartplotter for my 1986 C-22. Has anyone found a good s
woodster at 6:15am 03.18.14
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i have on my boat now some cabin top wenches that are Lemar # 7 or 8 at this time ....i am wondering
ELMAX at 6:08am 03.18.14
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I am undecided if this paint base of the tree? to stop the corrosion.
tcwaltz at 5:21am 03.18.14
5/2619
Finally got my Campbell sailor prop for my 28. Should be pulling the boat in May to repaint the bott
drtsr1 at 2:28am 03.18.14
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I owner a 2000 Hunter 460, the unit was removed. I would like to replace. But I can figure out ho
Dreaming at 11:47pm 03.17.14
3/5251
Welp... another step in this wonderful learning process I'm going through. I'm currently rebedding
Uno Mast at 8:20pm 03.17.14
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My traveler is mounted above my cabin on my Beneteau First 285. I've only sailed one season mostly s
AppyDaze at 8:18pm 03.17.14
6/881
I have a 34.5 that seems to operate fine. Additionally, I pumped out my holding tank about 2 months
Cary Andras at 7:32pm 03.17.14
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I am refurbishing/restoring/rebuilding/rebirthing a 1978 ODay Mariner. I have removed all the deck
weinie at 7:01pm 03.17.14
17/2658
I'm going in this week!:yeah:
POPS701TURF at 6:30pm 03.17.14
3/855
On My 2006 Hunter 28 I Have The Standard Main Battery Switch. After My Engine Is Running Can I Sa
tthomas at 4:12pm 03.17.14
1/5753
I just bought a San Juan 34. She has great bones, but the interior is a little spartan. Looking for
Graycruiser at 3:05pm 03.17.14
3/1581
I've read your treatise on installing battery monitors as well as the post on "Smart Guage," noting
robertsapp at 2:38pm 03.17.14
8/1412
We just put an offer in on a nice 1997 Hunter 376 with the furling mainsail rig. The survey is tomor
Bigjer40 at 2:23pm 03.17.14
4/2380
Anyone ever sailed on an Anastasia sailboat? There is a 32 here for sale and is gorgeous but I can'

Recent Replies

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
Head (toilet of course) plumbing help
JamesG161 at 5:58pm 05.07.23
I did not see the link, so I now understand. Good luck on the retrofit. Jim...
Head (toilet of course) plumbing help
JamesG161 at 5:56pm 05.07.23
Gulp. And the help needed is? Jim...
Will a Raritan fit? Hunter 31
bonkle at 5:54pm 05.07.23
May I point everyone to my head plumbing thread? I figured it could be it's own rather than posting
Low engine RPMs >> Bad Fuel/Filter?
SycloneDriver at 5:53pm 05.07.23
Perform a fuel volume delivery test on the pump. Remove a fuel line as close to the injector pump a
No power at electrical panel on B331
Stuermer at 5:52pm 05.07.23
@ Syclone Driver: do you mean a fuse for the grounds?
No power at electrical panel on B331
SycloneDriver at 5:43pm 05.07.23
Beneteau generally installs switches on the ground as well as B+. Be sure to check the grounds.
Custom screen hatch board
chriscampbell at 5:27pm 05.07.23
That looks nice. How did you attach the screen to the frame, did you cut a groove and use a spline
depth transducer and plumbing issue
Davidasailor26 at 5:22pm 05.07.23
filled, rinsed, and filled the water system. When open any cold water faucet the pressure pump runs
Hunter 240 mast replacement
rgranger at 5:04pm 05.07.23
Z-spar
What do I need to get this boat able to sail somewhat nicely?   (1)
rgranger at 5:03pm 05.07.23
The original rigging on a v22 did not use a traditional traveler ope and the boom rotated to reef t

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