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Things to watch for on a Hunter 26 Fred at 6:18pm 01.07.14 Smaller Boats 14/2455 I am considering purchasing a water ballasted 1990's H26. What are some model specific issues to loo
Keep your hat on! SailAwayGirl at 5:57pm 01.07.14 Ask All Sailors 6/247 I ran across this terrific hat clip that a friend introduced me to that is perfect for sailing. Chec
Moving Catalina 30 on trailer cadams at 3:49pm 01.07.14 Catalina 30 10/13551 I will soon need to move my 1988 Catalina 30 standard rig fin keel using a trailer. The boat is curr
What kind of haul out lift for your Hunter tvangrove at 2:37pm 01.07.14 Big Boats 4/1499 We have a 1993 40.5 and have used travel lifts and cranes when our boat was hauled out in the past.
What A/C-Heat unit for Hunter 356 star302 at 1:32pm 01.07.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2046 We are trying to decide what A/C-heat-dehumidifier combo unit is best to have installed in our Hunte
Nautos quality? kito at 1:22pm 01.07.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/990 Santa brought me 2 Nautos 80mm swivel blocks for Christmas. I did a search here and zero info. They
Wet Exhaust Perkins M50 Jimk at 11:44am 01.07.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/952 1993 Beneteau Oceanis 400 with a Perkins M50, Vetus waterlock. I'm looking for a diagram of the w
cross post - flir one - iphone 5 add on MrBill_FLL at 11:30am 01.07.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1168 no affiliation. http://forums.macgregor.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=159040
FLIR one - iphone5 add on (thermal imaging) MrBill_FLL at 11:29am 01.07.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1540 I saw this on another board and thought I'd post it here. not all the capabilities of the $2k model
Cool interior shots (1) Jackdaw at 11:28am 01.07.14 Ask All Sailors 36/7860 I recently came across this picture I took of the inside of my old First 235. Really shows the amazi
Life Ring Mounting Ideas dscribner at 10:24am 01.07.14 Ask All Sailors 31/12090 Being the romantic fool that I am, I bought the Admiral a new life ring for the boat for Christmas.
Hunter 25.5 owner need a free stanchion base? Phil Herring at 10:02am 01.07.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/25 We need a quick install to verify fit. Any takers? PM me.
2 part paints gettinthere at 8:05am 01.07.14 Ask All Sailors 15/2454 I'm looking to dive into painting. I'll start with a small project, adding a small plywood floor to
Good propane gear sully75 at 6:46am 01.07.14 Musings With Maine Sail 15/9273 Hello, This is my first post here...followed one of Maine Sail's links. My propane system is q
Get anything good fir the boat for Xmas? (1) BobM at 5:33am 01.07.14 S2 13/1447 Here is mine. A little tight to see but I got a set of polycarbonate rocks glasses with triple play
starting procedure roypaul2 at 3:35am 01.07.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1513 Completely new to Catalina boats, please help. When starting engine, my panel does not have a glow
Looking to sail in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Michel16055 at 9:44pm 01.06.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/736 Hi, I just want to know if anyone in the Fort Lauderdale area who has a beneteau (or any other sailb
Volvo MD7 Water Cooled Exhaust Elbow simpsoned at 9:20pm 01.06.14 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 1/3813 If anyone is parting out an old Volvo Diesel and wants to get rid of a water cooled exhaust elbow, g
Acme Prop Puller Ken13559 at 8:30pm 01.06.14 Ask All Sailors 9/4283 I've many success, changing propellers underwater using large 3-Jaw Bearing Extractor. However, the
Hunter 410 rudder removal Dijobi777 at 7:20pm 01.06.14 Big Boats 2/2477 Has anybody had the experience and pleasure of removing the 420's rudder including the rudder post/s

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Diesel Motor Removal/Transmission/Oil Pan dlochner at 7:51am 03.20.23 Thank you, I would imagine there is also sealant between the engine and trani? No. There are no f
Diesel Motor Removal/Transmission/Oil Pan Plymouth Sailor at 7:37am 03.20.23 Haven't removed a motor, yet. I have removed a transmission. Assuming you can get good access to th
Diesel Motor Removal/Transmission/Oil Pan (2) dlochner at 7:27am 03.20.23 Haven't removed a motor, yet. I have removed a transmission. Assuming you can get good access to the
Winch sizes Joe at 7:04am 03.20.23 Dave is correct. The winch size is stamped on the cap next to the handle socket. To remove the dru
Reversing the Beneteau Oceanis 31 aft cabin door. Scott T-Bird at 6:57am 03.20.23 The doors to my v-berth and aft cabin are held open with a simple stainless steel hook and loop. Th
Keel hoisting line Oday192 (1986) replacement rschuss at 6:43am 03.20.23 Then Centerboard sits inside the stub keel housing. Yes you need to lift the boat. Rudy at D&R Marin
another keel lockdown bolt discussion.... Any Sea at 6:40am 03.20.23 I agree with the lock down responses above. I'm not sure of your logic that the keel lockdown bolt
Reversing the Beneteau Oceanis 31 aft cabin door. FastOlson at 6:32am 03.20.23 Very Common problem on many boats. Unless you are obsessive about privacy, just remove the door. Aft
Keel of Hunter 460 henri at 5:49am 03.20.23 Thank you
Winch sizes dlochner at 4:43am 03.20.23 Usually the winch size is on the top of the winch with the manufacturer's name. For the most part Le
Solo mast stepping/unstepping Timm R Oday25 at 4:35am 03.20.23 Are you referring to the temporary baby stays that keep the gin pole centered ?
Solo mast stepping/unstepping jmczzz at 2:06am 03.20.23 I do find an active link to a 26's manual. but thanks anyway. jimmy
Replaced all my sanitation hoses artboas at 1:15am 03.20.23 All hoses below water line now have double clamps set 180 degrees apart. Thanks for the catch! Gl
Blower issues? artboas at 1:14am 03.20.23
Blower issues? artboas at 1:11am 03.20.23 We had the same problem with the blower. A new relay fixed it. But Art is right. There is one of th
Keel of Hunter 460 JamesG161 at 11:17pm 03.19.23 My 1998 H430 is Lead/Antimony
Keel of Hunter 460 Mikem at 10:32pm 03.19.23 My 2003 466 is lead.
Blower issues? Georgedoyle at 10:02pm 03.19.23 We had the same problem with the blower. A new relay fixed it. But Art is right. There is one of tho
New Gages H280 Crusty Ol Salt at 9:47pm 03.19.23 Ralph, Got an electrician's fish tape ? Yes I do and an 8' fish pole. I also have nylon pull line.
New Gages H280 Ralph Johnstone at 9:23pm 03.19.23 1) Got an electrician's fish tape ? 2) No ? Crimp a bunch of coat hangers together so they behave l

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