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Whew...i can finally relax BobM at 4:36am 12.29.13 S2 0/760 With my fuel tank replacement project delays I ended up winterizing my boat on a chilly day. I coul
A question of tankage IH82BL8 at 4:06pm 12.28.13 Big Boats 3/1135 On the mid-80's H40's do the two heads have separate holding tanks and what is the volume capacity o
Upholstery protection IanJ at 3:32pm 12.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/718 Recently re upholstered my cabin cushions on my 1984 Hunter 31. Cushions are lovely, but ideas on ho
Datamarine instrument removal Osprey174 at 3:27pm 12.28.13 Pearson 1/1870 how do I remove the knot meter from the bulkhead? Pearson 31-2 hull #174.
Soldering wiring connections IH82BL8 at 3:14pm 12.28.13 Ask All Sailors 59/20634 Is soldering wiring connections recommended or not recommended? Does it require "marine" solder?:D
Catalina 25, not really in love we5coopers at 1:38pm 12.28.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 15/9412 Hi there! We have a Cat 25 after having owned a SJ24. I must say it is quite different and I rea
Free sailboat Bill sanders at 12:26pm 12.28.13 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 1/2331 This year only use my newport 17 once, and it was for two hours! If someone wants a free sailboat an
Filling water tank with shore connection? hdhr289 at 10:41am 12.28.13 Ask All Sailors 30/12827 Is there a reason (other than cost) that Hunter or other boats do not normally provide a means on ne
Random thoughts! Dan Hill at 9:50am 12.28.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/1109 Being on a shoestring sailing budget I like many do as much of my own repairs and upgrades as possib
Compass Wiring arlouper at 9:12am 12.28.13 Catalina 22 6/7355 My C22 did not come with any instruments but someone was nice enough to get me a nice big bulkhead c
Standing Rigging '88 302 Mackaroni at 7:43am 12.28.13 Bigger Boats 3/1077 I am about to take a 302 to survey, but I was curious if anyone has a ballpark price on what it woul
Generator pkum at 6:56am 12.28.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1393 Information/experience are needed 1) correct instalation of a generator 2) does anyone has a direct
Early prop shaft packing gland info PLEASE (1) Buzzlovelace at 8:43pm 12.27.13 Mid-Size Boats 13/3094 Hello, I am hauling my early 27' (Hull #15) out for bottom paint and figured its a good time to repl
Engine pan drains? 1990 335 ingeanous at 7:57pm 12.27.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1329 Are there any? Resurrecting our old new to us boat sucking up money on the hard to make seaworthy a
Insulating the engine. MORNING LIGHT at 10:59am 12.27.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/2321 I would like to soundproof the box that covers my diesel engine.It is just made of plywood and I onl
New Bottom Paint Cap Jack at 10:03am 12.27.13 Catalina 22 5/32900 The PO of my 22 layered paint on top of paint on top of paint. My plan is to remove all paint down t
Too much of a good thing Bill1565 at 8:08am 12.27.13 Musings With Maine Sail 4/2918 Maine, I put 3 Kyocera 140 watt panels on our boat with 3 Genasun controllers. We have a 6 golf ca
I dont know radio stuff Doc_holiday at 7:13am 12.27.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 39/3906 I currently use a handheld radio but was thinking of upgrading to a GPS enabled radio such as the Un
Electric heads rlamb at 6:52am 12.27.13 Big Boats 21/3036 In my 2004 Hunter 466 I have Jabasco manual heads. I am looking to replace these with fresh water e
Interior cabin doors mjmercer19248 at 6:37am 12.27.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/703 Looking for used/salvaged teak doors for the head and vberth. Anyone have any ideas? Google searchin

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Drinking water filter Captain Larry-DH at 8:19am 04.22.23 @Hello Below I haven't needed service. Yeah, maybe try another time or another way?
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue jviss at 8:15am 04.22.23 As I read it, he only priced a new starter and was looking for alternatives before buying. And he
Bottom paints fstbttms at 8:10am 04.22.23 I think you need to look at your chart again. You have not highlighted VC 17. Under existing paints
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue SailMaster at 8:08am 04.22.23 I have a really good starter / alternator shop in Jacksonville to use. I will have them do the rebui
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue dlochner at 8:07am 04.22.23 He's already done that. But the other steps make sense too, even now. Also, might replace the bru
Bottom paints dlochner at 8:04am 04.22.23 Well, not exactly true... I think you need to look at your chart again. You have not highlighted
Found a 2003 C310 Alansails at 8:03am 04.22.23 John, Push forward and continue to make Family memories that will live past us. Push on through!
Wiring solar and ACR's jviss at 8:01am 04.22.23 If I wanted to run the house systems off of the starter battery I would disconnect the house batter
Drinking water filter Hello Below at 7:53am 04.22.23 I have one and think it's a great product. Maybe a great product but how have you found their serv
Corroding galvanized shackle (1) dlochner at 7:52am 04.22.23 In your photo, note the more visible rust at the contact points at the chain and anchor. That is ac
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue jviss at 7:51am 04.22.23 Replace the starter. He's already done that. But the other steps make sense too, even now. Also,
How many of you have satellite beacons or satellite phones when out on the ocean? Jacktar at 7:45am 04.22.23 Just a reminder ref to cell phones if you are hiking, driving, or sailing inside a national park and
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue dlochner at 7:41am 04.22.23 This is a known issue with Yanmars. The white wire that connects the start switch with the solenoid
Wiring solar and ACR's DArcy at 7:38am 04.22.23 Unless I misunderstand what you're saying, to "run off the starter battery," i.e., to power your D.
Bottom paints fstbttms at 7:36am 04.22.23
Squeaky companionway cover (1) AndyL at 7:36am 04.22.23 Thanks for the replies. Only the front of the slides are accessible - the part that squeaks seems (
Drinking water filter Captain Larry-DH at 7:34am 04.22.23 FYI - if anyone has been considering a high end water filter: I just got hit with a targeted ad for
Universal M-18 fresh water pump questions jssailem at 7:27am 04.22.23 What you are describing as the "Fresh Water Pump" is more commonly identified as the Circulating Coo
More efficient way to clean gears? Davidasailor26 at 7:23am 04.22.23 Who'd thunk, 50 replies to a post on cleaning gears! Wow, I never thought twice about it - coffee
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue jviss at 7:19am 04.22.23

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