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Converting my ice box to fridg 1dandy at 7:34am 08.26.13 Catalina 30 3/1644 Is there a company that specifically outfits an ice box with refrigeration components that I might c
Missing/overdue sailor, expected in Cuttyhunk 8/18 - any? jviss at 7:18am 08.26.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1411 I was out on Vineyard Sound Sunday and there was a report from the CG of a missing/overdue sailor wh
H27 twin outboards ? slowhandsailor at 7:18am 08.26.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2075 I know this sounds insane I have a 1979 H27 with a 10 hp johnson kicker on the port side . in a he
Potential For More Regulations Chuckbear at 6:50am 08.26.13 Destinations 15/3113 Another example of the few making it difficult for the many, http://www.keysnet.com/2013/08/24/48948
Clue on the main let go. (2) Brezzin at 6:32am 08.26.13 Big Boats 5/1273 To say the least I'm very disappointed in the Halsey UK sails. My main which is only in its sevent
Water Heater Rich (P303) at 6:16am 08.26.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2886 First time on shore power for me. Think I blew out an element... as heater was on with tank not full
Negative offset for Hunter 44DS Akapeterc at 6:08am 08.26.13 Big Boats 6/1185 Can anyone tell me the negative offset required for the depth sounder on a shallow draft winged keel
h26 motor mount board replacement teebutch at 5:07am 08.26.13 Smaller Boats 6/1525 I just purchased a 1994 hunter 26 and the motor mount boat is broken. Originally it was teak. What
40.5 Main Head Anti siphon valve access (3) Michael G at 4:20am 08.26.13 Big Boats 2/845 I recently had to replace the main head anti siphon valve and quickly found that it was easier said
26 or 272? agprice22 at 3:56am 08.26.13 Day Sailers 2/1170 Anyone had both? If so, which did you prefer? Why? I am considering both boats as options to move up
340 - New Toilet sailcapt340 at 3:52am 08.26.13 Big Boats 4/1253 My 2000 340 Toilet needs to be replaced. Has anyone replaced the original Jabsco toilet in the 2000
Groco Ballcocks/thruhulls issue CYQK at 3:48am 08.26.13 Ask All Sailors 9/5613 Hey Desided it was good logic to upgate my ballcocks to the good groco ones talked so much about.Aga
Energy Management SailbadTheSinner at 10:59pm 08.25.13 Big Boats 7/2109 I recently acquired a Hunter 42 Passage Centre Cockpit. While it's not the biggest yacht I've owned,
Float Valve for h40.5 Refrigerator Drain (8) Rich Stidger at 7:30pm 08.25.13 Big Boats 8/1674 This article applies directly to my h40.5, but I think it is applicable to many other models and man
Helm Brake Steve21992 at 6:57pm 08.25.13 Parts Search 0/2158 I have a 1992 Beneteau 440 Built in France for Moorings. The helm brake no longer holds the helm se
Bottom paint what kind Jimongee at 6:54pm 08.25.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1856 Our 2002 356 last had bottom paint 3 seasons ago. The SV has never seen salt (great lakes only)...W
Dimensions? mark_hannah2002 at 6:15pm 08.25.13 Trailer Sailors 5/3479 I just bought a 1994 Macgregor 26s. I will be picking it up next weekend, but I see Sportsmans Guide
How to keep birds and crabs off Richie50 at 5:36pm 08.25.13 Catalina 22 8/1420 I am moored in the same harbor for 3 years and this year I have crab dinner leftovers on my cabin to
Self tending Yankee using the Cutter Track. Pilotocopilot at 4:53pm 08.25.13 The Cherubini Hunters 26/3531 Hi all, has anyone used the cutter track in conjunction with the Yankee/Jib in a self tending arrang
Water in batttery compartment upslims at 4:29pm 08.25.13 Catalina 22 5/1067 Any thoughts on where water might be getting into the battery compartment? I have a 73' that we too

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Battery sizing dlochner at 6:26am 03.26.23 BTW, AGMs do not need a sealed box. They do need to be secured in place so there is no more than 1"
Battery sizing Phil Mac at 6:16am 03.26.23 Thanks. I'll need a trip down to the boat to measure my space. I had been thinking of swapping the b
Diesel Parts Sourcing/ Fixing etc. dlochner at 6:13am 03.26.23 Unlike other companies who marinize diesels, parts for kubota block engines can be found at any Kubo
Anchors ShotgunSlim at 6:07am 03.26.23 You know......a "Super Soaker" type squirt gun might be the best all around option for anchor clean
Diesel Motor Removal/Transmission/Oil Pan Plymouth Sailor at 5:54am 03.26.23
Autohelm rotary type 2 - fix or go new.... sail sfbay at 5:51am 03.26.23 What autopilot do you have? The current one looks to be at end-of-life. You will not be disappointed
Keeping Seagulls off the Bimini (1) RoyS at 5:16am 03.26.23 Owls will not work. I once watched a person installing about a hundred of them along a roof parapet
I am Knot going aloft today PaulK at 5:15am 03.26.23 Am surprised at the need for a bulky bowline. If there are padeyes on the mast couldn't you simply
H37C Main sail reefing (2) chichiflys at 4:58am 03.26.23 The gooseneck holes may not be perfect, but I dont think nightmare is a good description :-). After
New Gages H280 RoyS at 4:49am 03.26.23 Long ago, I worked with an another electrician who would blow his cigar smoke into that pipe.
Battery sizing dlochner at 4:28am 03.26.23
H37C Main sail reefing Jim Legere at 3:52am 03.26.23 How does everyone have the lines run, the little holes in the gooseneck seem like a nightmare Why?
Battery sizing BigEasy at 3:37am 03.26.23
Second Battery Davidasailor26 at 1:10am 03.26.23
Battery sizing Davidasailor26 at 12:56am 03.26.23 Thanks for the quick and helpful input. The group 27 batteries should fit but 31s would be a bit to
Second Battery MikeHoncho at 10:33pm 03.25.23
Battery sizing Phil Mac at 10:03pm 03.25.23 Thanks for the quick and helpful input. The group 27 batteries should fit but 31s would be a bit too
Pop top lateral movement Mike25 at 9:11pm 03.25.23 That makes sense and should hold up/stay better than hose clamps. I think those are the original u b
Pop top lateral movement rgranger at 8:56pm 03.25.23
Solar wires in arch on Hunter 356? chuckwayne at 8:54pm 03.25.23 your handle is in about the same spot/size as the plate hat holds the speakers and pedastal light. t

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