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ICOM Command Mic Cable Replacement (1) Neil McDonald at 1:02pm 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1715 The cover on the cable of some Icom Command mics are prone to premature failure. The cover just disi
Need Replacement Electrical and Other Parts New_Ranger20_Owner at 12:37pm 06.05.13 Ranger Boats (WA) 1/4811 Hello all. I just recently inherited a 20' Ranger. It was in great condition and has sails that are
1983 Hunter 30 Y/S Pedestal...guard needed maxsvredux at 12:34pm 06.05.13 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1430 I have a 1983 Hunter 30 with a Y/S Pedestal wheel and I am looking for accessories for it. Basically
What Can I Do To Prepare For a Larger Boat Caribbeanknight1 at 12:14pm 06.05.13 Big Boats 14/2082 I am two months into owning my H240 and my wife and I are just loving it. We had been dreaming of a
stern rail option - 26S (1) Justin_NSA at 11:31am 06.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1192 My wife really wants a stern rail on Cuivienen so we can have lifelines on either side. I don't like
2013 Newport Beach to Ensenada, Baja Mexico Race (3) Rick D at 11:08am 06.05.13 Racing 0/10422 Attitude Adjustment 2 participated once again in the Non-spin cruising class in the annual Ensenada
Older two wire Mast Light hotchki at 11:02am 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1298 Gang: I've recently aquired a 1981 Catalina 25. Found a two wire arrangement from the mast light
Racing Boats? dlewis812 at 10:16am 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 0/804 http://www.duboiscup.com/competing-yachts/2013
Rub Rail Re-Bedding, Approp. Engine HP? Pdn4mnt at 9:51am 06.05.13 Smaller Boats 1/829 My wife bought a '89 Hunter 18.5 at auction. I know zip about it, except I've cleaned and rubbed and
Mooring line Chafe gear Swampyankee at 8:34am 06.05.13 S2 10/1513 I recently moved my S2 9.2a to a new marina. The owner mentioned chafe gear on the mooring line, whi
Adjustable Backstay hewebb at 6:09am 06.05.13 Smaller Boats 6/3189 I have a Catalina 25 with a 150 on a furler with a fixed back stay. Most of my sailing friends have
Jib pendant. Doc_holiday at 3:32am 06.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2704 I saw the other thread on moving the job forward but I don't want to derail it. I want to raise my
Fuel gadge needed for 1979 30' Hunter Stradman at 3:04am 06.05.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/1263 Fuel gadge needed for 1979 30' Hunter. Anybody know what we can use to replace our gadge? Than
Decompression Valve NYSail at 2:15am 06.05.13 Engines and Propulsion 2/1511 Hello all.... Having my values adjusted and was wondering. When removing the cover, what complic
Water from mast Red Sky 376 at 2:07am 06.05.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/765 In a storm water enters the mast and drains into the main cabin. Is this normal? If not how do you
Replacement ports for Beneteau First 285 fuzzy at 10:32pm 06.04.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1422 Does anybody have a good source for replacement portals for my Beneteau First 285? My glass is scrat
Beneteau First 285 trailer fuzzy at 10:28pm 06.04.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1147 I am looking for a trailer that can haul my Beneteau First 285 from a Lake Tahoe to Reno for winter
Liquid Gasket Maker NO NO (4) betzhunter at 8:57pm 06.04.13 Big Boats 1/870 This is why you don't use liquid gasket maker for vital areas such as the heat exchanger. Apparently
Dutchman flaking system Clydo at 8:37pm 06.04.13 Catalina 310 6/2065 New owner of C310. Boat trucked to yard and rigger stepped mast and secured standing rigging. Main
Refrigerator light Fred7825 at 8:09pm 06.04.13 Big Boats 0/612 The refrigerator light assembly is kaput . Any one know the brand of refrigerator Hunter used on the

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Open engine intake.... Dalliance at 5:25pm 07.20.22
Replacing a Broken Stanchion - H41DS dkinzer at 5:25pm 07.20.22 It must be removable from nuts below. Someone installed it before. Quite possible. However, I've s
Replacing a Broken Stanchion - H41DS JoeWhite at 5:15pm 07.20.22 It must be removable from nuts below. Someone installed it before.
Catalina 30 Maintenance List tym2 at 4:57pm 07.20.22 @captcoho We're in San Diego and the boat will be in the water all year.
Holding tank replacement for a Hunter 280 Tim22 at 4:53pm 07.20.22 You might try Dura Cast in Florida. They were the OEM for the plastic holding tank on my 1997 Hunter
Replacing a Broken Stanchion - H41DS dkinzer at 4:26pm 07.20.22 That's a good tip. I had considered having it welded but I need to see how it looks when the base is
Condensation pump recommendations SycloneDriver at 4:20pm 07.20.22 I completely understand what the venturi effect is. What I'm saying is these venturi devices are in
Condensation pump recommendations joe28532 at 4:15pm 07.20.22 I completely understand what the venturi effect is. What I'm saying is these venturi devices are ins
Replacing a Broken Stanchion - H41DS Johnb at 4:08pm 07.20.22 Agreed - I have stanchions that were re welded 20 years ago, cost less than new, fitted perfectly an
Condensation pump recommendations SycloneDriver at 4:05pm 07.20.22 The venturi device is installed on the outlet side of the raw water discharge, meaning after it has
What causes high voltage fault? walt at 3:58pm 07.20.22 Yes, it makes sense. It would have made more sense for me to ask @walt for explanation because it se
There goes the neighborhood! (2) jon hansen at 3:46pm 07.20.22 i love playing in both camps. always have. 2 ss, 454 rat block, cruise 38, top end 61, will plane
Replacing a Broken Stanchion - H41DS JoeWhite at 3:44pm 07.20.22 And when you remove the base, you can have it rewelded back and save money
Water maker install on H38 - Any experiences? Johnb at 3:44pm 07.20.22 How much water do you figure you need? A Spectra Ventura 150 Deluxe while consuming 9 amps at 12 vo
Funny Friday!!! jssailem at 3:37pm 07.20.22 don't see the need since I have always had very good success with the Robertson. I think I underst
Isla Holbox, Mexico (2) Will Gilmore at 3:20pm 07.20.22 I have been talking to some of the tour guides and they have said no such thing. I also have been s
Hunter 34 Exhaust hose replacement jk kudera at 3:16pm 07.20.22 Thanks everyone for their replies, it's not going to be easy!
Holding tank replacement for a Hunter 280 (3) rhiggins at 2:56pm 07.20.22 Update on the waste tank! After my last post almost a month ago, I reached out to one of the compan
kids And Sailing Leeward Rail at 1:57pm 07.20.22 Very cool. Clarify.. the kids were disadvantaged gifted ones ?
What causes high voltage fault? jviss at 1:44pm 07.20.22 Scotty, a fridge uses 60 ah per day. Overnight, and when first starting as it cools down the box &

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