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Clue on the main let go. (2) Brezzin at 6:32am 08.26.13 Big Boats 5/1362 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 12/2951 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 6/1276 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 6/1612 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 2/904 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 2/1260 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 4/1306 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 9/5843 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 7/2168 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 8/1762 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 0/2186 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 9/1905 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 5/3550 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 8/1500 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 26/3824 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 5/1116 Any thoughts on where water might be getting into the battery compartment? I have a 73' that we too
forestay pin ripped out on Lake Michigan today dan8152 at 4:18pm 08.25.13 Catalina 22 5/1531 Pulled out of the Marina today with some 10-15kt winds. Had my brother N law and nephew on board. I
Replacing LPG Gas Line Wedgie at 3:58pm 08.25.13 Big Boats 0/853 We have to replace LPG Gas line on a Hunter 45cc but cannot accurately trace its path between the co
Two part epoxy mjmercer19248 at 3:56pm 08.25.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1102 Giving the old gal (1980 37C) a new paint job (deck/cockpit). I want to use a two part epoxy but am
Solar panel comparison Nereussailor at 3:16pm 08.25.13 Ask All Sailors 13/2678 What exactly do you look for when comparing solar panels? I've looked at the specs on a few, and the

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Non Skid; Black Spots Scott B at 9:13am 06.12.23
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue jviss at 9:13am 06.12.23 starting 14.9 for bulk, stepping down to 14.7 for absorption, the finally to float voltage of 13.5.
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M Calif. Ted at 9:11am 06.12.23 A friend just had to do this with his mkii C30, he'd had original trans rebuilt about 12 years ago a
Need help: Mold in Toilet jssailem at 9:10am 06.12.23 The problem with using vinegar on a boat, on uneven surfaces, and wood is the residue from the vine
Is it the trim, or is it the sails? Ward H at 9:06am 06.12.23 Why is it that sails take up second fiddle to the auxiliary power. Perhaps is that they are not as
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M dlochner at 9:05am 06.12.23 Also....if you're doing it afloat and if you have a dripless shaft seal (PYI or similar) you need t
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue DayDreamer41 at 9:03am 06.12.23 A great philosopher once said "when something seems contradictory, question your premises." There
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M (2) dlochner at 9:02am 06.12.23 @dlochner On my C30 the 12M would require major work. Was it easier on your Sabre? This was a job
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M Hollyberry at 8:57am 06.12.23 Also....if you're doing it afloat and if you have a dripless shaft seal (PYI or similar) you need to
Sense Wire for OEM Alternator jviss at 8:57am 06.12.23 I will defer to @Maine Sail on this topic, but, yes, the alternator is grounded via the engine block
Doesn't hurt to ask jssailem at 8:48am 06.12.23 @dennisv You have been given great advise... The key is to match the track with the car (width and d
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue jviss at 8:44am 06.12.23 A great philosopher once said "when something seems contradictory, question your premises." There a
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue DayDreamer41 at 8:43am 06.12.23 How about a photo of the shunt wiring? Where is alt B- wired? I won't be to the boat until tomorr
In mast furling main working much better now JamesG161 at 8:39am 06.12.23 Please read this link completely. In mast 'piece of crap' furling system I mastered my In-mast fur
In mast furling main working much better now JamesG161 at 8:36am 06.12.23 I will try a test by bypassing the sheaves and rollers by running the outhaul and furling loupe abo
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue dlochner at 8:33am 06.12.23 Alternator output fuse? the fuse for the regulator or the main DC fuse? - I haven't check the fuse
In mast furling main working much better now BroncoJohn at 8:27am 06.12.23 Thanks for the information. It looks like the remaining friction problem I have is with the sheave
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue DayDreamer41 at 8:24am 06.12.23 Do you have a service disconnect on the alternator? Did you check the alternator output fuse? Eit
Transducer troubles jssailem at 8:22am 06.12.23 My first thought was a failed transducer. You did not paint the transducer with bottom paint by cha
Pumping out Hunter 380 Waste Tank - Macerator pump failed. JamesG161 at 8:19am 06.12.23 I have never seen a holding tank without a dip tube installed. :plus::plus: In fact you can downl

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