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Now that's a thunderstorm. TimFromLI at 4:58pm 09.07.22 Ask All Sailors 16/1084 Has anyone seen this storm that hit Corsica a few weeks ago: PUpN_1zrdBg
Electric panel capseaquel at 2:26pm 09.07.22 Ask All Sailors 36/2306 Refrigerator does not come on. I think it is an electrical problem, as there appears be power to th
Thinking of downsizing from my H26 rade0041 at 2:14pm 09.07.22 Smaller Boats 5/1128 Water levels on our lake have been low for 2 years now making it impossible to keep my boat in the w
Reefer rack marchem at 12:54pm 09.07.22 Catalina 310 5/1025 The reefer rack in our 2000 C310 is starting to show it's age. I'd like to either get a new one, or
East coast Florida cruising spots Andiamo 34 at 12:39pm 09.07.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1021 My wife and I are looking to "hop" up and down the east coast of Florida, looking for spots to hang
1987 Cat 22 Transom Scupper Drain (1) John Marrone at 9:33am 09.07.22 Catalina 22 5/1006 Any luck with these expensive replacement parts and their installation. I believe one of the copper
Installing Air Conditioning in Hunter 356 / 36 karellen at 5:16pm 09.06.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1404 I posted a few years ago about installing AC in our 356. We ordered the 16000 BTU Dometic unit back
Beneteau 331 steering DZinger at 4:59pm 09.06.22 Ask All Sailors 3/590 I found we had to cross the chain in the binnacle to have the steering wheel turn in the proper dire
Interesting Smell - 1993 Hunter Legend 40.5 Sdiring at 3:02pm 09.06.22 Big Boats 8/731 Hi everyone, I have an odor issue. There is a chemical smell when we open the boat. Doesn't smell
'83 Oday 25 swing / centerboatd (1) portajon at 2:19pm 09.06.22 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1728 Been a member here for several years, check the Hunter forum post for a full restoration we did on a
Dome lights in cabin of Hunter 33C justustoo at 1:37pm 09.06.22 The Cherubini Hunters 3/645 1. How do you get them apart (the ones over the settees)? 2. are there LED replacement bulbs availab
Holding tank odour (Peggy ?????) (1) artboas at 12:35pm 09.06.22 Big Boats 11/1336
What is this cable for? (1) Abarb at 11:20am 09.06.22 Mid-Size Boats 17/1846 On my 1979 Cat 30 there is a cable that runs along the port side of the mast up to the top. Is this
Traveler Replacement on 37C PhilaSailor at 10:49am 09.06.22 The Cherubini Hunters 13/2355 Hello, I've done some extensive upgrades and refits to my Hunter/Cheribini 37 cutter. My attention
Another Auto-Pilot Accident rgranger at 8:28am 09.06.22 Ask All Sailors 17/1379 https://www.fox29.com/news/my-pride-is-hurt-man-washes-brand-new-boat-up-on-ocean-city-beach-sailing
Update on the Mattapoisett Boatyard fire dmax at 7:58am 09.06.22 Ask All Sailors 1/429 https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/in-the-end-we-lost-everything-mattapoisett-boatyard-rebuild
Bottom Paints rpell1@msn.com at 7:49am 09.06.22 Ask All Sailors 21/1672 Hi all, I hope this sailing season has been an enjoyable one for all my fellow sailors? Thinking a b
Question regarding how to winterize seacocks when boat kept in the water all winter Monheganlover at 8:11pm 09.05.22 Catalina 310 11/2112 Hi. I have previously stored my Catalina 310 on the hard each winter. My marina is on the Chesapeake
chartplotter knackers at 5:54pm 09.05.22 Catalina 310 7/1360 i like to install a new chartplotter that i can see in a standard 310 nav pod, whats the biggest si
33.5 fuel tank leak (2) Sutric at 5:27pm 09.05.22 Mid-Size Boats 15/2134 Went out to our 1993 33.5 last Friday only to be greeted with an intense diesel odor. Tracked it dow

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Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel FastOlson at 11:05am 08.18.24 I got very used to starting our original equipment M25XP, from when we bought out boat in '94, to wh
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel Stu Jackson at 10:19am 08.18.24 1. I would check the decompression lever as someone already suggested; 2. a glow plug solenoid real
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel Stu Jackson at 10:13am 08.18.24 either way, keep the glow plugs on while starting, starts up much quicker: Actually, it doesn't.
Merit 22 owners Jnovva at 9:31am 08.18.24 So glad that this group is active! I just sold my old Santana 21 and am negotiating with the owner o
Does 12v wiring deteriorate with heat or age ? JoeWhite at 9:15am 08.18.24 You are speaking of "signal wire", if signal is traveling through it and you are using a DC voltmete
Experience with the Pelagic Autopilot gouldx at 9:12am 08.18.24 I have the PA1 (Standard Pelagic Autopilot for Tiller Steered Vessels). It was installed by a previo
Do I have a stringer problem? dlochner at 9:08am 08.18.24 Great thoughts! Let us talk about the slacking rigging. When I am in strong wind and the boat is he
Do I have a stringer problem? JohnnyP at 8:40am 08.18.24 First of all, great pictures and explanation. Thank you! You know, these boats, and most contempo
Do I have a stringer problem? PaulK at 8:34am 08.18.24 The new pictures make it look like your floors were made of plywood that was 'glassed into the hull
Hunter 430 Plumbing Schematic JamesG161 at 8:21am 08.18.24 Note that my H430 the engine make hot water too, down load the owners manual here for the plumbing.
Does 12v wiring deteriorate with heat or age ? PaulK at 8:12am 08.18.24 Copper wiring can work just fine for decades. Put it on a boat and it may not last a week. Humidity
Does 12v wiring deteriorate with heat or age ? Rich Stidger at 8:06am 08.18.24 I am rather confused by your statements. You talk of 12v wiring, so I think that is low voltage wir
Does 12v wiring deteriorate with heat or age ? dlochner at 7:58am 08.18.24 It is not the voltage that causes heat, it is the amperage. Wire that has been exposed to salt wate
Hunter 430 Plumbing Schematic dlochner at 7:44am 08.18.24 Cold water goes in the bottom, hot comes out the top. Did you replace the check valve on the cold
Winter wet storage in Massachusetts North Shore dLj at 7:13am 08.18.24 Thanks for the replies and I completely hear you on the low probability of actually getting out ver
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel LakeOntario270 at 7:05am 08.18.24 Do a compression check to make sure the rebuild is still a ok.
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel jviss at 6:56am 08.18.24 1. I would check the decompression lever as someone already suggested; 2. a glow plug solenoid reall
New to me 216 - Cabin Seal - Deck Rot / Repair Crazy Dave Condon at 6:56am 08.18.24 My dealership was in Zebulon and name of it was American Marine & Sail Supply. I have one question
Winter wet storage in Massachusetts North Shore Walsh0575 at 6:53am 08.18.24 Thanks for the replies and I completely hear you on the low probability of actually getting out very
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel dmax at 6:27am 08.18.24 This is not true for Catalinas. I thought my Cat 30 was wired that way but it's been a while so m

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