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Outboards JaySauls at 10:49am 08.26.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1912 Okay, know this is moving away from sailing, per sey, but does anyone have any knowledge of Mercury
Taking on water Jane20407 at 9:13am 08.26.13 Day Sailers 1/1453 Hi-We are taking on water in our Hunter 140 when undersail. We have checked the hull for cracks(none
37.5 prop garethreeves at 9:09am 08.26.13 Big Boats 2/804 I am looking for an original 2 blade prop for a 37.5 or something comparable (will be backup to my e
Bilge pump through-hull fitting dbecker68 at 8:55am 08.26.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1417 I need to replace my bilge pump through-hull fitting on my 1982 H30, but the access is hidden under
Taking on water Jane20407 at 8:48am 08.26.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1226 Hi-We have a Hunter 140 which is taking on lots of water when under sail. You have to bail constantl
Scary burning smell Old Sailor 2 at 8:12am 08.26.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1695 Folks please help calm my concerns. 1992 Hunter 42 Passage. Saturday while returning from a great
Converting my ice box to fridg 1dandy at 7:34am 08.26.13 Catalina 30 3/1698 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 3/1431 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 13/2222 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 15/3217 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 5/1321 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 12/2938 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 6/1232 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 6/1593 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 2/880 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 2/1217 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 4/1287 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 9/5769 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 7/2148 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 8/1724 This article applies directly to my h40.5, but I think it is applicable to many other models and man

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Cockpit drain not draining Benny17441 at 9:18am 05.23.23 I don't think a shop vac would do it, if the hose did not. Perhaps using an air compressor while u
H-466 Rudder post not centered in lower bushing JamesG161 at 9:12am 05.23.23 The Lower Rudder Bushing should not be Fixed in place. site. ________ checking the play (measurin
broken Luff Extrusion on Cat 22 Joe at 9:09am 05.23.23 ..... Some dealers are offering the FF4 ( for 25-30" boats). Any issues with installing a larger fl
Cockpit drain not draining Joe at 9:05am 05.23.23 Remove the pipe, clean the fittings and pipe. If there's a check valve in the line, blowing it from
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work? Roland5048 at 9:01am 05.23.23 I have a '77 h30. The table setup should be the same. There is, or should be, a leg that drops dow
SSB Newbie Question Don S/V ILLusion at 8:53am 05.23.23
Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak Rick D at 8:47am 05.23.23 FWIW, I have replaced 3 water heaters (Seaward) in 40 years. In each case, the failure was at the he
Port light surround Hunter Legend 45 Rodsails at 8:44am 05.23.23 Or Fly's not welcome here.
H-466 Rudder post not centered in lower bushing (3) rebelh2o at 8:28am 05.23.23 Hoping to piggyback on this posting to to get some info on my rudder assembly. I have a 2001 Hunter
New Fuel Sending Unit Rich Stidger at 8:19am 05.23.23 Rather than a solid gasket, I have found Permatex the only sealant that sticks to poly like :poop:
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work? Ralph Johnstone at 8:16am 05.23.23 If you posted a picture, we'd know far better what you were talking about. Only one or two people
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition jviss at 8:14am 05.23.23 the OP's question about when his boat begins to "flood" ! well, it's going to sink Yes, probably s
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition jviss at 8:13am 05.23.23 Side note, we have what I think is a Tartan 38 at our marina. It's a fine looking boat! It almost
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition Ralph Johnstone at 8:08am 05.23.23 Rule 1500 gph pump. manual, page 4, "danger" paragraph. did you read that paragraph? I take it yo
Plans for hurricane season 2023? Don S/V ILLusion at 7:58am 05.23.23 1. Review to confirm insurance is current. 2. head down to the dock to joke with everyone else over
Plans for hurricane season 2023? LydieBP at 7:48am 05.23.23 Okay, no worries. This is a conversation among local concerned sailors regarding hurricane plans fo
Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak jonelli at 7:48am 05.23.23 @Stu Jackson - Question... I won't be at my boat anytime soon, and knowing that I've had the boat fo
Buying new flares this year? Rick Webb at 7:46am 05.23.23 Keep your pyro in something like this: 0.50 Caliber Ammo Box (harborfreight.com)
Plans for hurricane season 2023? Jacktar at 7:28am 05.23.23 Not correct, Ft Myers was always in the cone, locals simply did not execute pre storm tasks to reduc
Engine Alinement MikeHoncho at 6:45am 05.23.23 This is what I used to get around sheard lag bolts when I was changing my motor mounts and replaced

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