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Cabin Heater Hugh Straub at 8:31am 11.13.13 Smaller Boats 7/1493 For those of us in Southern climes and not sitting out the winter, a friend forwarded this video lin
Private information Crazy Dave Condon at 7:31am 11.13.13 Smaller Boats 0/641 For the record when anyone sends me any information regarding phone numbers, location and so on in a
Windless 135amp Breaker Neal Edward Albrektsen at 7:26am 11.13.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/736 I am looking for a 135amp breaker fuse which is used for our Windless. for those hunter owners who m
Leaks Mr Mac at 7:02am 11.13.13 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1437 During our time on the hard one of my to-do list items on the H25 is to reseal the toe rail to abate
Need help with pottie kito at 6:47am 11.13.13 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1101 My 79 H30 project boat needs a new head. I believe it still has the original toilet which looks to m
Fuel tank repair mystery117 at 6:38am 11.13.13 Engines and Propulsion 3/1294 I pulled the fuel tank from my Hunter 33 and found the sludge wasn't too bad. Spray washing and quic
Shiver Me Timbers All U Get at 4:52am 11.13.13 Ask All Sailors 27/2910 I checked the charts, yep we're in the south. Checked the calendar, yep November. Now where did I
chainplates (4) joul at 4:37am 11.13.13 S2 6/1598 I have filled the holes with epoxy. the balsa core was rotten around the chainplates.
Yesterdays Sail Video Bowedtoothdoc at 3:46am 11.13.13 Big Boats 1/1420 Was lucky enough to have the day off yesterday as the cold front came through and made another quick
1971 cl 27 information popeye the sailor at 8:56pm 11.12.13 Cal 0/903 hi. I just bought a cal27 off of the lean dock for $300. it needs a little work and I was wondering
Southern Calif. "Border Run Race" CaptDon01 at 8:19pm 11.12.13 Catalina 22 0/692 Want some fun this February? Come on and enter the annual "Border Run". I'm entered in the Newport
used 1971 cal, need info popeye the sailor at 7:15pm 11.12.13 Cal 7/2969 hi folks. I just bought a 1971 cal 27, off of the lean dock, for $300. it needs a little work, but i
problem with the stuffing box on prop shaft maygofishn at 6:35pm 11.12.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1590 I have a small but concerning leak from the stuffing box. Does anyone know what size packing is requ
Anchorman windlass Lost Parent at 5:30pm 11.12.13 Ask All Sailors 4/950 Does anyone have the bearing numbers for this windlass , mine are so rusted had to chissel them out
Hunter 40.5 Bronze strut snapped! redunculous at 5:19pm 11.12.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2027 So today I pulled out of my marina I get around 800 yards up the intercoastal and suddenly get a
Hunter 23' Self Steering carboman at 5:03pm 11.12.13 Smaller Boats 10/1514 saw this video on youtube and it looks cool. just want to see if others have tried it. guy was usi
Looking for Joe of Trinka emergpa1 at 3:27pm 11.12.13 Ask An Oday Owner 24/3924 Joe, are you there? I did a search but kept getting "try again" keith
Fresh water gauge not working Pat Hooyman at 3:05pm 11.12.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1519 The fresh water gauge on my 2007 Hunter 38 suddenly stopped working - The waste water gauge does wor
"Keel Centering Spacer Kits" Gene Neill at 2:20pm 11.12.13 Catalina 22 15/2440 http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=feature.display'feature_ID=48'ParentCat=516 Firs
Requirements for hailing port lettering IH82BL8 at 11:52am 11.12.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2067 In Maryland, are there and restictions or guidelines on the hailing port lettering for a vessel that

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Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting (2) nmanoilov at 1:25pm 08.29.22 The mount is complete. Will try to mount it on a boat soon. I've used HDPE plastic 0.5 inch cutting
Capri 22 - Going up the mast? ambler at 1:22pm 08.29.22 I agree with AaronD's calculations. I came to the same conclusion. The 550lb keel at 5feet (average
GPS Antenna Removal H49 dlochner at 1:16pm 08.29.22 Most marine electronics manufacturers keep copies of old installation guides and manuals on their we
Cleaning the hull dlochner at 1:13pm 08.29.22 We've had good luck removing tannin stains from the ICW using a hydrochloric based toilet bowl clea
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? JamesG161 at 1:10pm 08.29.22 I'm thinking it may be a lost cause "Don't give up the ship!".... John Paul Jones There is a rebu
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? ConceptKreator at 1:07pm 08.29.22 Thanks all. I'm thinking it may be a lost cause. The flywheel doesn't move AT ALL, not even the fine
Cleaning the hull Roland5048 at 1:06pm 08.29.22 We've had good luck removing tannin stains from the ICW using a hydrochloric based toilet bowl clea
Why do we bother rant mermike at 12:58pm 08.29.22 I contribute because it helps ME learn. I figure I'd better know what I'm talking about so I don't g
Cleaning the hull shemandr at 12:53pm 08.29.22 On tannin stains I've used Oxalic acid successfully. Very little scrubbing. May have environmental
Help me... I don't have time to search, and I have some questions !!!! Thaniel at 12:50pm 08.29.22 That assumes the new question is exactly the same. Often there are so many variables involved that
Practice?? tfox2069 at 12:48pm 08.29.22 I think if we break this down simply its really about knowing how to trim sails to be the most effic
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:47pm 08.29.22 After looking again and again at photos #8 and #10, I am convinced that your only problem shown in t
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting nmanoilov at 12:26pm 08.29.22 yeah, almost there. I'm working on finishing that rudder mount hole. Almost there, so I'll share som
Cleaning the hull Parsons at 12:24pm 08.29.22 Tannins and metals (iron, for example) react well to acids, so I'd pick Marykate On-and-Off, availab
Engine Kill lever on Catalina 30 LloydB at 12:13pm 08.29.22 While we're here I'd like to ask maybe a silly question but but I don't know the answer and I am cur
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks robm at 12:11pm 08.29.22 Now somebody showed some respect for backing plates. Could you please add a little detail to the a
Cleaning the hull Sailor Sue at 12:01pm 08.29.22 We've had good luck removing tannin stains from the ICW using a hydrochloric based toilet bowl clean
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks Ralph Johnstone at 11:54am 08.29.22 I'm ~90% confident about this since I couldn't reach the plate for a scratch / poke test yesterday
Practice?? Castle Parker at 11:34am 08.29.22 However, as a mentor in several capacities, there are no 'Stupid Questions.' If ya don't know, ask,
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? DeniseO30 at 11:28am 08.29.22 May be worth reading https://boatdiesel.com/Forums/Search/Volvo-MD7-MD11-MD17-Forum-piston-ring-stuc

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