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Leaking thru Keel Bolts n4hhm at 5:07am 11.01.13 The Cherubini Hunters 12/5048 OK Old Timers, Here's the situation. H 27 with very little keel leak resting in slip. More pronounce
Source for H37 Cutter water tanks lingerfeltja at 8:31pm 10.31.13 The Cherubini Hunters 13/2510 I am the very happy new owner of a 1982 H37-cutter. The content and enthusiasm of this group was a m
Rough Bottom on H216 bobbened444 at 7:40pm 10.31.13 Smaller Boats 3/1057 I have a nine-year old Hunter 216 that has always been sailed in salt water. The bottom has been pa
Beneteau 40 winterizing ac unit Captpete12 at 7:17pm 10.31.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1412 What is the best way to winterized the cruise air unit
Boat Survey - when and at what price point? whitejw1967 at 6:21pm 10.31.13 Ask All Sailors 25/9356 I am looking to buy a pocket cruiser ideally at or below $10,000. I've found what I think is a great
Traveler Philip R. at 5:48pm 10.31.13 Bigger Boats 8/1899 Can I move the traveler on a 27' from the the rear to over the hatch?
correct anchor chain sunwindsea at 5:44pm 10.31.13 Catalina 30 4/1756 Is 1/4 heavy enough? I am on the verge of buying a windlass for my C-30 (1979). I am trying to chos
Roller Furling UV Strips firehoser75 at 5:07pm 10.31.13 Ask All Sailors 22/11056 Has anyone used a cloth called Odyssey as the UV protection strips on their roller furling genoa? Th
Catalina 30 depth gauge acox271929 at 2:57pm 10.31.13 Catalina 30 4/3631 I have a 1991 Catalina 30 MK II ? Tall rig. I know the keel is 5' 6" deep. But since the transducer
Problem with table in main cabin jackberry at 1:41pm 10.31.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1326 My table on my 1992 Hunter Legend has gotten very resistant to moving either around or up/down. How
The Cause Of Accidents Like This BayMan at 11:10am 10.31.13 Ask All Sailors 33/4650 Just read an article of a 70' with 7' draft that was making 6 knts when it tried sailing over a roc
Hate my in-mast furling mainsail sailorbobert at 10:19am 10.31.13 Big Boats 26/11037 Anybody got any idea how expensive it would be to convert from in-mast to in-boom furling on a 2003
fresh water system replacement dabishop5 at 8:55am 10.31.13 Pearson 5/3105 I've a Pearson 89' 39-2 ' I am so tired of water in the bilge, which should be dry. I have confirme
need a 30 amp westerbeke alternator Charlie D at 8:35am 10.31.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1513 need a 35 amp westerbeke alternator Does anyone know where I could purchase a 35 amp alternator for
keel bolt torque pressure rockytopf at 8:15am 10.31.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/4429 Does anyone the what the correct torque pressure should be for keel bolts in a 1998 oceanis 352? Th
Navy 44's Being Sold as Surplus sailingseadragon at 6:48am 10.31.13 Ask All Sailors 16/3239 Last night while surfing the net and looking for stuff I do not need, I noticed that both of the USN
Raymarine 4000 Shop Manual kloudie1 at 5:31am 10.31.13 Ask All Sailors 6/969 INFO: I just uploaded the shop repair manual for the Ray 4000+ . It has circuit diagrams and motor d
fuel filters cherub78 at 4:37am 10.31.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/798 Thanks you for your insight on the filters.I will follow your advice.
getting my 25 on jack stands Edreder at 11:57pm 10.30.13 Ask An Oday Owner 9/2419 I need to get my 25 onto jack stands and am looking for advice. It's on it's trailer here in Maui. W
New Blog started bletso at 6:40pm 10.30.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1166 I started a blog on the re-fit of our 1979 Globe 38. I originally thought this would take a year, b

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Excess Solar Load JBP-PA at 6:23am 06.28.23 The maximum load current for a Victron 75/10 is 15A or 180W@12V , but you'll never get that with a 5
Selden - Furling Main sailcapt340 at 6:09am 06.28.23
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. Crazy Dave Condon at 5:56am 06.28.23 What is the year of your 27 would help to know so you get better advice as there were four different
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 5:32am 06.28.23 Move your new hardware a half inch over in any direction. The hardware will cover the old holes On
H170 versus H18 experience maryT at 5:31am 06.28.23 Hi all, as someone that has now owned and spent time with both the H170 and H18 I thought I would w
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Michael Davis at 5:08am 06.28.23 Hi Mark It can get pretty busy in Winter Cove during the BBQ. Always better to get here the day befo
1987 Hunter 28.5 Project Update David in Sandusky at 4:38am 06.28.23 Thanks for the report!
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. High Current at 4:08am 06.28.23 Just leave them in place! What's wrong with them? That bow roller looks broken
1x19 cable for standing rigging? HeelBoy at 3:54am 06.28.23 Curious why you don't use a more modern terminal. Because it's bloody expensive and the old ones
1987 Hunter 28.5 Project Update kappykaplan at 2:24am 06.28.23 Quite the report, Simon Sexton! Tks for sharing. :beer:
1x19 cable for standing rigging? Joe at 1:26am 06.28.23 Curious why you don't use a more modern terminal. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0553/8614/4841
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Mark Maulden at 11:43pm 06.27.23 Hi Michael! Just wondering what the anchoring situation is in Winter Cove for this event. Is this
hose clamps on macerating pump discharge hose/nipple Ralph Johnstone at 10:28pm 06.27.23 I hope my description is clear. Couldn't be clearer. In this case, only one gear clamp should be
Recommendations for a new head VanIslandGuy at 9:10pm 06.27.23 We installed a Tecma Easy Fit fresh water electric in May this year and couldn't be happier with it.
34Mk2 back stay adjustment Stu Jackson at 8:47pm 06.27.23 My Mark I boat came with a split backstay. i installed a Garhauer adjustable split and made the spl
Its funny Friday! stickinthemud57 at 8:17pm 06.27.23
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. jviss at 8:07pm 06.27.23 Just leave them in place! What's wrong with them?
Oil/Trans Oil Types for 2002 Westerbeke with JS Trans rgranger at 8:06pm 06.27.23 I typed Westerbeke engine with a JS transmission. Into google and the manual popped right up.
Safe to start outboard while out of the water? jviss at 8:06pm 06.27.23 I have run an outboard dry, but never more than 20 seconds or so. Two minutes would be too much!
Excess Solar Load Johann at 7:32pm 06.27.23 That sounds rather conservative to me for someone who only sails in the summer months. 3-4 is the

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