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Gel Coat Spider Cracks brsch at 4:47am 01.27.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1134 Is there any way to fill in spider cracks and somewhat cover them up?:neutral:
The On-Going pain about trying to sell Bad Obsession at 7:45pm 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 44/5085 I am thinking that some advise would be good. I put my boat on the market back in June of 2013. I
M25 Universal won't start Jwhy at 7:11pm 01.26.14 Catalina 30 5/1009 I changed the fuel filter and now the engine won't fire. It sounds like no fuel is getting in. Do I
Upcoming 2014 New England Boat Show alanwir at 5:30pm 01.26.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/697 Boat Show Tickets Does anyone have the code for the reduced ticket price to Boston's New England Boa
the link to all the downloaded equipment manuals??? centerline at 4:52pm 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 4/984 Ive searched, but I cannot find the link to all the equipment manuals that have been downloaded to t
Cleaning of upholstery Bobbaynton at 3:38pm 01.26.14 Bavaria 7/12793 I have a 2003 B36 with the blue fabric upholstery. Time for cleaning before the upcoming sailing sea
greg of s/c greg of S/C at 3:29pm 01.26.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/664 The raw water pump on my '99 450 is on the back side of my yanmar engine. I have to remove my altern
Hunter 33. 2006 David G at 3:17pm 01.26.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1298 I have just purchased a Hunter 33 and looking to hire someone with exprience with this boat to revie
Old Wilcox Crittenden heads (1) Sailinsolo27 at 2:34pm 01.26.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 31/14951 Two old Wilcox Crittenden heads. I think one is a WC "Winner"and the other a WC "Junior". Any inform
Gozzard historical video ronbo at 2:20pm 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1495 Here's a short documentary of Gozzard yachts beginning with the start of Bayfield. Interviews with
Packing Gland Issue Steve Olson at 12:42pm 01.26.14 Big Boats 8/2219 When I bought my boat about three months ago (a 1986 Hunter 34), it was noted in the survey that the
Windlass gearing Lost Parent at 11:44am 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 1/814 I have an Anchorman windlass that was given to me and after starting it up I found out the gearbox h
Hunter 23 Bimini and Furling system pro's and con's pinky at 11:43am 01.26.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2806 My husband and I just bought a Hunter 23 and were thinking about purchasing a Bimini and Furling sys
June in Maine (1) DAVA390 at 11:26am 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1055 This is what I always pictured as a June afternoon in Maine.:stirthepot: For you locals: Th
Relocate batteries DaveandNan at 11:09am 01.26.14 Big Boats 4/1168 A lot of information has been exchanged on relocating batteries in Hunter 34s. Our 34 is a 1984 mod
Electrical use Laura at 11:07am 01.26.14 Big Boats 6/980 Marina electrical bill (use)doubled in one month (573 to 1152). We have not been on the boat. Averag
Elk River Ice (2) Witzend at 10:16am 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 21/2977 Worst I have seen since January 2004, when it took out the end of my dock. We have another week to g
Kid to electric winch Lewmar 40 ocean (5) Tango Six at 10:16am 01.26.14 Big Boats 1/875 Hello to all, I finally completed the transformation of mechanical and electrical mechanical winch
H34 anchor chain Marc Rivest at 9:33am 01.26.14 Big Boats 13/2597 I am replacing the existing rode (35' of 3/8" chain ' 90' of rope) on my 1986 H34 with a new Plath m
Fuel Pump Redundancy wufibugs at 9:01am 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 15/3921 PO disconnected the engine driven pump and installed an electric fuel pump with Racor and auto type

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Lubricating Through Hull Valves Terry Cox at 11:48am 04.26.23 I need to check whether our valves have drain plugs for winterizing. If so, I should be able to wor
Can't get sanitation hose off diptube Terry Cox at 11:46am 04.26.23 but I assume that meant pipe wrench or hopefully. Although I do have two on board, I've never had
Slippery floorboards dlochner at 11:45am 04.26.23 We have a cushioned kitchen floor mat (Amazon Link) at the bottom of the companion way. It does not
Lewmar window gaskets LaDonaMina at 11:45am 04.26.23 Hello all, Have a window with a gasket that is coming undone in one corner. Picture does not do it
Gulf Islands (Miss-Fla). Tips? jssailem at 11:13am 04.26.23 BSL, MS is the home waters of @JamesG161. He has been busy with the rebuilding of his hurricane dam
Gulf Islands (Miss-Fla). Tips? deminimis at 10:51am 04.26.23 14 is the short days (port to an island when staying overnight on/at the island). I suspect 30 is m
Gulf Islands (Miss-Fla). Tips? jssailem at 10:44am 04.26.23 Welcome to the SBO forum. Nice picture. Looks like a fun boat. I can imagine it screaming in the Hoo
Creature comforts DinghySailor at 10:44am 04.26.23 BC, I'm in the middle of installing the Cortex M1 and found your situation was similar to mine. I'm
Funny Friday!!! (2) rgranger at 10:33am 04.26.23 215035
Lewmar window gaskets rgranger at 10:28am 04.26.23 Not mine name. I think that should be "Not my name.":biggrin::laugh:
Gulf Islands (Miss-Fla). Tips? (3) rgranger at 10:24am 04.26.23 That sounds like a perfect trip.... and a perfect boat for how you want to use it. I have sailed my
Installing Lewmar Portlights with Bed-it? jssailem at 10:22am 04.26.23 I have found that Bed-it is an excellent material when there is a mechanical fastener involved holdi
Slippery floorboards (1) rgranger at 10:14am 04.26.23 Welcome Trent to the SBO Forum. I can understand the frustration and danger you might feel coming d
Slippery floorboards jssailem at 10:08am 04.26.23 Welcome Trent to the SBO Forum. I can understand the frustration and danger you might feel coming do
rebedding fiberglass arch fittings Ralph Johnstone at 9:39am 04.26.23 Out of curiosity, why are you looking at re-bedding these fittings ? I have a 1999 H-310 that came
Advice for a Solo Sailor? Calif. Ted at 9:39am 04.26.23 It is a great suggestion, I have a jam cleat which requires TWO trips to the mast when jumping solo.
How to Clean Webasto flame sensor Air Top 3500 skunther at 9:08am 04.26.23 UPDATE I finally received the Chinese knockoff flame sensor. Installed it, after I had replaced the
Slippery floorboards Trent Tidmore at 8:50am 04.26.23 When we wear boat shoes down below there is no problem. Barefoot, we slide around like a 6 year old
Advice for a Solo Sailor? jviss at 8:46am 04.26.23 On our last two boats I've added an open camcleat on the side of the mast below the halyard exit sl
Advice for a Solo Sailor? jviss at 8:44am 04.26.23 I should say I've been sailing for nigh on 50 years, know how to dock, pick up a mooring, etc.

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