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the link to all the downloaded equipment manuals??? centerline at 4:52pm 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1014 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 7/12956 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 2/681 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 2/1336 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 31/15443 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 2/1563 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 8/2330 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 1/830 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 8/2864 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 5/1068 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 4/1197 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 6/1016 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 21/3109 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 1/903 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 13/2696 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 15/4166 PO disconnected the engine driven pump and installed an electric fuel pump with Racor and auto type
Leaking fuel tank gregorybross at 8:12am 01.26.14 Catalina 30 11/5814 I have diesel leaking into the bilge. After inspecting I can only conclude it is coming from the bot
Need to move Catalina 30 spagley at 5:13am 01.26.14 Catalina 30 3/1108 I need to know if anyone can lead me to a reputable hauler I have a 1986 Catalina 30 down in Hot Spr
Adding Battery and ACR (1) seporterky at 4:57am 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 22/4431 I am getting ready to add a 3rd battery for starting, a new 30A battery charger, and an ACR between
I fear I have a cracked shallow draft keel hp18carr at 4:34pm 01.25.14 Day Sailers 18/3009 I made a mistake and I'm hopeing its not a big and costly one. Not being accustomed to really hard f

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ampacity of disconnects Maine Sail at 5:51am 06.27.23 As long a the circuit is below 20A quick-disconnect/fast-on terminals are ok. The best & most relia
Safe to start outboard while out of the water? Project_Mayhem at 5:34am 06.27.23 I've been using Seafoam on and off for the past 20 years. Only once, did it appear to make a differe
Safe to start outboard while out of the water? walt at 5:20am 06.27.23 The first outboard I owned was a new 4 HP Tohatsu 4st. A friend thought no problem to run the outboa
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. Crazy Dave Condon at 5:18am 06.27.23 Which 27 is it or year of boat? @twalker H260 may be correct as I have seen 5200 sealant used. If
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. JBP-PA at 5:16am 06.27.23 I'm all for the impact wrench, but since they had nuts, can you pound them up from inside? Maybe usi
Can scoop a 25' trailer space.... JBP-PA at 5:02am 06.27.23 I think he means total on-trailer length. He found a 25 ft parking space.
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? Dnea at 4:47am 06.27.23 I agree. This is the most compromised area. Its not good but seems very localized. Thanks for your
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? High Current at 4:42am 06.27.23 Those cracks look a lot more serious than anything in your other photos. It looks as if the core ha
34Mk2 back stay adjustment Joe at 3:46am 06.27.23 Backstay tension is not dependent on shroud tension( which performs a different function). So it is
Outboard Motor Mount on arch ? 2004 Hunter 41 (2) Ken13559 at 1:02am 06.27.23 I mounted my 2.5hp Suzuki OBM on the arch.
Safe to start outboard while out of the water? jon hansen at 10:03pm 06.26.23 for 2 stroke engines with premixed oil in the gas, i like seafoam. have had good results. that's w
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. twalker H260 at 9:56pm 06.26.23 There is likely an aluminum plate embedded in the fibreglass and you have galling from dissimilar me
Its funny Friday! jssailem at 9:40pm 06.26.23
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 9:27pm 06.26.23 Well hi Michael. Terry Cox and I were talking about you and your cruising. Hope you are well.
Is my fuel pump trying to tell me something? High Current at 8:52pm 06.26.23 Engines 101 - The BIGGEST & BEST collection of M25 Series Universal Engine Information on the Inter
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Michael Davis at 8:46pm 06.26.23 Finally, a career fit for retired horse jockey's Here I thought they all turned into mystery write
Is my fuel pump trying to tell me something? High Current at 8:44pm 06.26.23 Reading your observations sounded backwards. I would expect a pump to run faster initially to build
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. NYSail at 8:36pm 06.26.23
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. MikeHoncho at 8:35pm 06.26.23 Drill the heads off, remove the fixture then remove the bolts with new Vise Grips
Is my fuel pump trying to tell me something? Stu Jackson at 8:34pm 06.26.23 Engines 101 - The BIGGEST & BEST collection of M25 Series Universal Engine Information on the Intern

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