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Coating a cast iron keel? a65sailor at 7:30am 11.24.13 Ask All Sailors 17/5214 I have a Hunter 34 with a cast iron keel that needs to be cleaned and coated. I have heard a lot abo
sail drive props hotrodderjim at 6:55am 11.24.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1138 I have a sail drive on my O'Day ' I'm wondering if I can replace the 2 blade prop with a 3 blade. Th
2GM20 - How quickly does it freeze? Bedouin at 5:51am 11.24.13 Engines and Propulsion 6/2418 So I am planning to haul out the first week of December. But we have a cold snap in progress here on
suitcase generators elfking at 5:38am 11.24.13 Musings With Maine Sail 7/5656 Recently Honda released a new model of inverter type generator called EB2000i. The main new feature
Timber maintenance in cabin (3) Akapeterc at 2:04am 11.24.13 Big Boats 8/1488 In my new 2003 Hunter 44 DS there is a lot of timber wall panelling, I would like some advice on the
Radar arch or dingy davits on S-2 cc BobnCamie at 8:14pm 11.23.13 S2 7/3765 Looking into either arch or davit system for our cc. Davit would not leave much head room unless I s
Help me clean my dirty bottom (1) capejt at 7:06pm 11.23.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2369 Hi all, My '79 Hunter 33 has been sitting idle at dock for two years (including Hurricane Sandy). I
On the hard...finally! (8) Mr Mac at 4:45pm 11.23.13 The Cherubini Hunters 0/876 It was cold this morning, very cold. Overnight the lows dropped to just below freezing and my day w
Any experience with Razor scooter? smokey73 at 3:53pm 11.23.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1109 Anyone have any experience with using something like one of the Razor E300S or similar sit on type s
What is this?? (1) Uno Mast at 11:14am 11.23.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 17/2886 What is this? There is power to it evaluate it lights up but I don't what it's for.
water leaks on 47-3 jameartchs b at 9:25am 11.23.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/928 hello just looking to see if other 47-3 owners have experienced leaking at the stainless steel shaft
reasons for not getting an 8 hp outboard? txtowman at 8:39am 11.23.13 Catalina 22 37/6211 I want to upgrade my engine. Right now I have a 93' yacht twin 6 hp 2 cylinder. Pushes the boat fine
New anchor Bonzai at 8:24am 11.23.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1034 I have a dbl. roller on bow..... have a Fortress rigged and ready on starboard roller with 12 ft. of
Auto-pilot options? Bonzai at 8:17am 11.23.13 Ask All Sailors 10/2718 Considering adding auto-pilot to my 35 ft., 20,000 lb. displacement hydraulic steer sloop. Looking f
Port replacement geek_guy at 5:33am 11.23.13 Big Boats 5/1252 We purchased a 1987 Hunter 37 last spring. It has plenty to do.. I took out one of the port light
Tablet navigation jenquay at 9:20pm 11.22.13 Ask All Sailors 75/15853 Has anyone had experience using a tablet for GPS navigation? Specifically the Nexus 7? If so, have y
Looking Surveyor in/near Charleston SC drtsr1 at 6:45pm 11.22.13 Big Boats 1/774 Looking recommendation for a top notch Sailboat Surveyor in/near Charleston SC
Destin sailing troutman at 6:43pm 11.22.13 Ask All Sailors 14/2127 I plan to sail in the Destin area next month. Can anyone enlighten me on what to expect? I know th
1979 Hunter 30 Roller Fuller markc1976 at 6:04pm 11.22.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/1008 Hi Everyone, I am again turning my attention to the money pit When I bought this hunter 4 years a
Oil Everywhere!!! Nereussailor at 5:45pm 11.22.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1489 I have a Yanmar 2GM in my Hunter 30. I'm not sure what all work was done to it before I owned it, bu

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A relaxed tour of the North Salish Sea Terry Cox at 9:50am 06.28.23 Nice writeup with pics, Michael. Hope to see you soon.
Which Bomar Gaskets ? (3) Ralph Johnstone at 9:41am 06.28.23 It "may" be something like this. ic lens, you'll find the model number very, very, very lightly im
ST4000 auto pilot (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:17am 06.28.23 Does anyone know the location on this boat for the the ST4000 computer What do you have against r
Outboard Motor Mount on arch ? 2004 Hunter 41 spadaforaj at 8:54am 06.28.23 cool - did you make the mount yourself or is there somewhere I can order one ?
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't MikeHoncho at 8:50am 06.28.23
Harbor 20 Sailfanatic at 8:44am 06.28.23 Our sailing club had a few Harbor 20s for a few years. She is a nice sailing boat, and pretty comfor
ST4000 auto pilot Calif. Ted at 8:39am 06.28.23 There is no computer for an ST4000, it's all in the control head, what is sometimes called a "dumb"
Safe to start outboard while out of the water? Thaniel at 8:37am 06.28.23 Do you have any evidence, citations, experience, etc., to support this assertion? My outboard mot
Excess Solar Load LloydB at 8:36am 06.28.23 Run a dehumidifier for a couple of amps a day when you are not on the boat with a timer.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Stu Jackson at 8:29am 06.28.23 test the transmission, see the prop turn, 60 seconds Do you have a cutlass bearing on your boat, J
Harbor 20 jssailem at 8:14am 06.28.23 If it attracts your attention sounds like it will be a fun boat. On any daysailer that is 25 years
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't JamesG161 at 8:06am 06.28.23 There that's it. She is at the top... With a new Thermostat, I hope :pray: A Tip from John to me
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. jssailem at 7:56am 06.28.23 What is the year of your 27 would help to know so you get better advice Spot on Dave. It is why
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 7:47am 06.28.23 Fingers crossed prayers said, as SV Hadley greets Poseidon, again. Great news! Looking forward to
Its funny Friday! (1) jviss at 7:46am 06.28.23 217345
Its funny Friday! jssailem at 7:41am 06.28.23 Rowan and Martin were a great team. Enjoyed the funny clip. It was a time when you could just tell a
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 7:28am 06.28.23 BOAT YOGA DAY Yesterday was a series of run around activities... Crawl down into the lazaret. Hold t
Outboard Motor Mount on arch ? 2004 Hunter 41 (1) kjretlaw at 7:23am 06.28.23 I have a 15hp on my arch it where I've kept the engine for years. leave the lift connected most of
Its funny Friday! Kermit at 7:09am 06.28.23
Excess Solar Load Timm R Oday25 at 7:08am 06.28.23 What I choose to do was install a small muffin ( computer ) fan in our hatch boards . It draws air o

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