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skunther at 12:54pm 05.07.23
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Has anyone set up a shower drain pump with an automatic switch? I'm looking into installing a Whale
SycloneDriver at 11:48am 05.07.23
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I'm helping an older gentleman repair his boat. Neither of us are very familiar with it. The boat
sailing gal at 11:11am 05.07.23
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Who know the part number for the Yanmar 4JH3 temper sensor for the temp gauge (not the alarm)
CowboyWay at 7:13am 05.07.23
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I'm new to servicing the fuel system and have read a fair bit on the topic, but had a problem recent
michel06440 at 6:43am 05.07.23
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Hello everyone, we have a hunter 33 from 2005 and want to improve the storage as we live on board. D
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zinahewitt at 11:34pm 05.06.23
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Hi All, I have a Lewmar winch 8. It is a single speed. The boat is from 1975, so the winch is a sup
skunther at 8:10pm 05.06.23
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I have a big box faucet I am trying to install to upgrade the old one. I cannot for the life of me f
reisserar at 2:33pm 05.06.23
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Help Oday 20 I was trying to replace the old halyard with a new one for fear the old one might brea
kclancy at 1:26pm 05.06.23
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Hi All - I am installing a new connector for the mast electric. I am confused about the ground. It
jviss at 1:03pm 05.06.23
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Man, I'm so pissed! I decided to grease my MaxProp before launch, and even decided to use the 'reco
RitSim at 11:59am 05.06.23
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I have an original (1999) aluminum 9.6# aluminum propane tank in great condition. I know the cert i
wgshaw at 5:26am 05.06.23
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I am looking for a frame, with or without the canvas, for a 1987 Hunter 28.5.
RSHunter27 at 10:12pm 05.05.23
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215389 So since I've been working on my boat daily I get multiple visits everyday from the local duc
Crusty Ol Salt at 7:18pm 05.05.23
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I have been finding quotes like this in other sailing forums. I guess I disagree about blisters. Th
Cap'nCook at 4:44pm 05.05.23
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Recently purchased the boat and am trying to practice raising/lowering the mast so I can trailer sai
ChrisHunter at 11:49am 05.05.23
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I have a 92 Hunter 30. As you know, the fuel guage is on top of the tank, which is a pain to check,
KE5HVM at 11:40am 05.05.23
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Good afternoon, I am the soon-to-be owner of a new to me 1979 San Juan 7.7. I have found precious
sailcapt340 at 11:14am 05.05.23
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I would like some input from others here regarding my 2000 340 (original 2000) ProMariner Protech-4
Rafael8008 at 3:13am 05.05.23
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My oil pressure alarm went off and I instantly shut the engine off. After anchoring and subsequent r

Recent Replies

Water system keep or remove
Tally Ho at 10:52am 05.25.25
My boat is a little bigger, but even on my 28 foot Hunter, I cooked and cleaned on the boat. But b
Water system keep or remove
boulevardtalonman at 9:38am 05.25.25
I would have paid more for my boat if the water tank were still there...even though I wouldn't use i
Water heater button turns off shore power?
Davidasailor26 at 9:34am 05.25.25
You can grt a wiring diagram from the C30 Boat Owners Manual through these skippers. They made over
Do you folks strap your boats to your trailers?
boulevardtalonman at 9:29am 05.25.25
It is ASTONISHING how easily our C22 will shift from side to side on the trailer if she is not stra
Hello again
dLj at 9:13am 05.25.25
Hello Grest answer.... Great Nowbthen if you dont mind the question, whuch brand of solar panel you
Someone has some explaining to do
Allan12210 at 9:01am 05.25.25
How many crew did it take to do that? I'm guessing 1 and a fifth.
Has anyone installed and configured a Victon energy multiplus inverter charger ?
colemj at 9:00am 05.25.25
You can program the unit with a PC or smartphone using Victron Connect and the MK3-USB. How do y
Water heater button turns off shore power?
Stu Jackson at 8:55am 05.25.25
You can grt a wiring diagram from the C30 Boat Owners Manual through these skippers. They made over
Racor fuel filter element replacement
jssailem at 8:30am 05.25.25
Your twin filter setup is common for boat auxiliary diesel engines. Racor is a trusted name for di
Has anyone installed and configured a Victon energy multiplus inverter charger ?
BigNickMontana at 8:19am 05.25.25
I have the Multiplus 3000, have been running it since 2022 and absolutely love it! If you are doing
Someone has some explaining to do
Ralph Johnstone at 8:11am 05.25.25
"Your Amazon parcel, Sir."
Someone has some explaining to do
Leeward Rail at 8:06am 05.25.25
Its not uncommon to want to park your boat at the dock of your waterfront house.
Leaking Windows
jssailem at 7:29am 05.25.25
Someone has some explaining to do
kappykaplan at 7:27am 05.25.25
I understand the "driver" fell asleep at the wheel!
(another) Fuel/Water Separator Thread - Help me choose!
Tom J at 6:57am 05.25.25
Hi, after my fuel tank became contaminated with bio crap and clogged my fuel pickup (required a tow
Mast on a Hunter 19
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:33am 05.25.25
@drtdkidd I thank you for responding. It is better to walk away than when the boat has issues.
Merit 22 owners
Digger1 at 5:57am 05.25.25
Hi Digger1. If the loop falls down, do you somehow put it back up when lowering the mast? or do you
Has anyone installed and configured a Victon energy multiplus inverter charger ?
Maine Sail at 5:18am 05.25.25
Thanks for all the information - the installation should not be difficult (if the wires are long en
Water heater button turns off shore power?
Davidasailor26 at 4:51am 05.25.25
There is a black component where the shore power connects to a post on one side and the power line

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