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Holes in rear fold down seat (1) Akapeterc at 1:22am 01.09.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1028 Hi does anyone know what goes in these two holes on the rear folding seat
Special focus during survey? voyaJack at 10:09pm 01.08.14 The Cherubini Hunters 13/1641 Hi everyone, I'm currently considering a Hunter 37C , and I'd link to know if there are known issu
Sbo app splash screen boat kpgraci at 9:07pm 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 0/1240 So what kind of boat is that clipper rig featured on the intro screen of the sbo app. Probably a
Beginner Sailing Books SailAwayGirl at 6:03pm 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 22/439 Hi, I had a young lady ask me what books to read as a new sailor who is looking to do some blue w
Rebuilding my VHF system sully75 at 5:45pm 01.08.14 Musings With Maine Sail 13/5071 Hello All, My 2nd post in two days. Hope that's ok. I have a Standard Horizon VHF. I ended u
Recommended fresh wateer electric head rlamb at 5:17pm 01.08.14 Big Boats 9/1475 I am replacing my Jabasco manual heads in my Hunter 466t with pressurized electric heads. I have lo
hand cranking m25xp for an emergency start jameswelden at 4:32pm 01.08.14 Catalina 30 6/3568 I have a 1988 Catalina 30 with m25xp diesel engine -- I would like to know if there is a way to han
Advice BWagner at 2:02pm 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 13/2094 Hi, I need some advice. I have a through-hull that has begun seeping slightly around the plywood
Latest On Mexican Boat Holds Rick D at 1:12pm 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 49/9888 Here is a link to the latest news (as reported by a west coast sailing mag editor): http://www.latit
Bottom paint for fresh water Bob4203 at 12:55pm 01.08.14 Catalina 30 21/6733 I plan on taking the old gal out this spring for a fresh bottom and wax, but I never researched what
water ballast tank vent plug lvflier64 at 12:53pm 01.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/4134 Hi, Im looking at buying a 26d and noticed that the vent plug is missing, where can i get a replace
safety net Walter Bostic at 11:54am 01.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2122 Is there a net made or a device to cover the hole under the seat to the motor well. I accidently kn
For Those in SoCal re: N2E Rick D at 10:41am 01.08.14 Racing 0/2848 If you are thinking of doing the Newport Beach to Ensenada race this year, and have heard rumors abo
Saying Hello ! (1) 91d28 at 10:10am 01.08.14 C&C 8/3332 New to this forum and wanting to say Hello .. just purchased 1976 C'C 25 Mk1. Only addition I will
Am I Crazy augustmoon at 9:59am 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 21/2868 My wife would like to retire at the end of 2014. She will not draw her municipal retirement until la
Hunter Packing Gland (1) Warren Milberg at 9:45am 01.08.14 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/1099 OEM Hunter white derlin packing gland for 1" shaft. In good condition. Packing is just about new.
In hull transducer/depth sounder 1980 H27 David21149 at 8:59am 01.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/5629 Pls advise best/affordable in hull transducers/depth sounders for my 1980 Hunter 27. Hummingbird s
Don't need that hole anymore! 2sticks at 8:18am 01.08.14 Bigger Boats 12/1813 We've been aboard now for close to 2 mos. and the projects are many, varied and actually gettin' don
SH GX 2150 AIS Matrix+ Ken13559 at 7:16am 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1884 Finally got my SH AIS VHF radio. Setting up now. I need advise. I'm connecting an old Garmin 12XL gp
What motor are you using on your C-22? Gene Neill at 6:54am 01.08.14 Catalina 22 23/3837 I have a choice right now: I own a 1983 Johnson Sailmaster 7.5HP, and a 1987 Yamaha 4HP. Both are tw

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Engine raw water thru hole location Ralph Johnstone at 9:37am 06.14.23 Here is a real hair brained idea but desperate times call for desperate measures :yikes: . Lift the
Schafer Outrageous Pricing dLj at 9:35am 06.14.23 Yea, good point. Preventative maintenance. Would have been cool to make new sheaves, eh? I did t
Alden 44 - 1984 Windlass Model Number Tim Alden44 at 9:32am 06.14.23 What's wrong with it? It can probably be repaired. I had a Maxwell-Nilsson vertical capstan wind
Schafer Outrageous Pricing jviss at 9:23am 06.14.23 Because I'm not just coastal cruising or day sailing. The ones that hadn't failed were still expose
Changing transmission fluid in my ZF Hurth HBW 50 transmission. How simple is it? jviss at 9:22am 06.14.23 do some research in your engine manual to determine what type of oil to use. Yes, typically non-de
Schafer Outrageous Pricing dLj at 9:18am 06.14.23 But why replace the ones that hadn't failed? Because I'm not just coastal cruising or day sailing.
Changing transmission fluid in my ZF Hurth HBW 50 transmission. How simple is it? BigEasy at 9:05am 06.14.23 Can I just drain the fluid through the dipstick hole with an extraction pump, then replace with n
Changing transmission fluid in my ZF Hurth HBW 50 transmission. How simple is it? jviss at 8:55am 06.14.23 crappy Hurth HBW 50 transmission Why "crappy?" I find those to be bullet-proof. And yes, you can
Schafer Outrageous Pricing jviss at 8:51am 06.14.23 You didn't read my original post well - I said a couple had broken, but thought to replace them all
Engine raw water thru hole location Capt_Andy at 8:49am 06.14.23 Water flows continuously. The hose runs through the compartment where the stuffing box is accessed.
Schafer Outrageous Pricing dLj at 8:40am 06.14.23 Ha, ha! Wow, you have a dozen of those stanchion blocks? That seems like a lot. I. think I might
Edson wheel size and leather cover? BigEasy at 8:33am 06.14.23 Mine is a rougher, suede-like leather and is the same as what I have on the rear edge of my dodger.
Thru hole and keel crack, dlochner at 8:23am 06.14.23 Searched all over for a water trail leak but couldnt find anything. Only moisture was water beading
Should I switch to hank on? morbidfollower at 8:21am 06.14.23 I used to sail with hanked on and when I wanted to change to a smaller sail, I would point up and th
Yanmar Antifreeze Pump Bearing Problem BigEasy at 8:19am 06.14.23 I'm not a Yanmar guy, but that looks like a regular petcock, and used to bleed. I like to pump coo
Thru hole and keel crack, babadu at 8:13am 06.14.23 Yeah could be the condensation as described above. Ill look into the g-flex thanks
Edson wheel size and leather cover? jviss at 8:09am 06.14.23 Not sure what type of hide is used on my wheel; it is smooth reddish-brown hide with very little "g
Thru hole and keel crack, babadu at 8:08am 06.14.23 Searched all over for a water trail leak but couldnt find anything. Only moisture was water beading
Schafer Outrageous Pricing jviss at 8:08am 06.14.23 I ponder that Harken subsidies them secretly so that Harken can maintain higher prices, albeit real
Edson wheel size and leather cover? BigEasy at 8:06am 06.14.23 And that's a good thing! I didn't think you were supposed to put anything on elk hide. I rinse mi

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