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Hunter 33 Hour Meter Sarona at 10:17am 06.08.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1359 I am looking for some information about the hour meter on my 2005 Hunter 33. It has all of a sudden
skipo37 ag123 at 9:26am 06.08.13 Big Boats 1/773 Want to add an electric windlass to my 1987 Legend 37 and would like to hear from someone who has do
Fuel Pump - Which End is Up? Windborne at 7:16am 06.08.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1353 I purchased a replacement fuel pump for what appears to be the original on my 1988 Universal M25. If
Summer Haul Out Hugh Straub at 6:53am 06.08.13 Smaller Boats 9/1124 A couple of days ago, I pulled my 23.5 for the summer. Unlike those of you in northern climes, for
Capt. Tolley`s works great! DAVA390 at 6:14am 06.08.13 Ask All Sailors 0/1089 For the past few weeks I have been treating a few problem areas with Capt. Tolley`s Creeping Crack C
Fuel filter relocation on Hunter 38 (1) quadrille38 at 5:48am 06.08.13 Big Boats 1/955 After one time of standing on my head to change the fuel filter on my 2008 38, I talked to the yard
First 47.7 removing the rudder and changing the packing Luca1467 at 5:32am 06.08.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1187 For some strange reason my rudder seemd to have a significant ammount of movement. Not sideways but
Mast Step plate moved Milton.Audas at 4:49am 06.08.13 Catalina 22 1/985 Finally got the boat down to the marina yesterday and set up. When raising the mast with my modified
Hunter 460 Headling Attachment SVONDA at 2:03am 06.08.13 Big Boats 1/833 SV ONDA is a 2002 Hunter 460 now over 10 years old. The headlining in the forward cabin and some are
cast iron swing keel coating? jmczzz at 12:15am 06.08.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1309 anyone ever use a rust converter on a cast iron keel? can an epoxy barrier coat be put on top of tha
Cherubini 33 shower drain sailguy40 at 10:41pm 06.07.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1094 Maybe someone can help me out. water is not draining out of my shower stall. i am trying to figure o
Source for Jib sleave?? Roadking Larry at 10:29pm 06.07.13 Ask All Sailors 2/979 I had a problem with my jib sleeve Friday afternoon. Last week I had taken it home and restiched all
getting close to splash day.... (1) bassstar at 9:43pm 06.07.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/943 65227.vB
Power boater friend found dead higgs at 7:44pm 06.07.13 Ask All Sailors 14/2409 Officials are speculating that this boat hit something submergered. but the damage suggests to me it
Delivering my boat from Wickford, RI to Stamford, CT MollyMaguire at 6:56pm 06.07.13 Ask All Sailors 23/5278 I'm buying a boat in Wickford, RI and need to deliver it to Stamford, CT. Wanted to hire a delivery
Yanmar 2GM gear shift issue. SieraHotel at 5:44pm 06.07.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/5855 Anyone experienced delayed shifting into Forward on their Y2GM? I shift into gear and can't get it t
Hunter 31 80's leaky hatchway. SieraHotel at 5:38pm 06.07.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/1513 Any owners if 80's hunters found that rain water which falls on the companionway hatch leaks into th
Partner for boat and slip Nrmlspeed at 4:49pm 06.07.13 Catalina 22 6/1376 I am considering sharing the boat and slip in exchange for the cost or partial cost of the slip fees
Thoughts on Marine Diesel Generator Brands PDReynolds at 4:48pm 06.07.13 Ask All Sailors 10/12908 Hi All, I have checking various sites for marine diesel generators to power my 2- 30 amp panels o
Deck hardware: What brand and where to get it? argold at 3:48pm 06.07.13 Bavaria 1/3861 I need to replace the anchor locker latch on my 38 Ocean. Sea Dog and Perko don't match the screw p

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1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust shemandr at 12:36pm 02.25.23 Welcome to the forum! When Crazy Dave Speaks - people listen. So, I'm hesitant to add anything ex
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust Crazy Dave Condon at 12:10pm 02.25.23 Look under archives as much has been discussed on this matter. In two weeks and you need my input,
New Engine Design. What could it do for a boat? capta at 11:55am 02.25.23 Nikki should be able to whip one up in a few days on her lathe. She should probably use a hardwood,
Epoxy Additives capta at 11:39am 02.25.23 I've used Tri-Flow Superior Lubricant 2 OZ bottle for years as a lubricant. Just a light bead on the
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust anelso29 at 11:01am 02.25.23 Do you still have the instructions for the antirust you applied ? If not, supply a Google link to
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust Ralph Johnstone at 10:37am 02.25.23 I covered the keel in antitrust (then cleaned it off based on the instructions I was provided by th
A lesson on winches danooxnard at 10:34am 02.25.23 Anything cheap. Nothing special. I used wheel bearing grease that was on sale.
A lesson on winches brockangelo at 10:31am 02.25.23 What kind of grease would you recommend?
A lesson on winches brockangelo at 10:28am 02.25.23
protecting deck and nonslip Dalliance at 10:07am 02.25.23 Some good information already stated. In your area you are not likely to notice this, but during s
Outboard question for Catalina 27 owners astarr78 at 10:06am 02.25.23 I'm researching a new outboard and am wondering....What size outboard do other owners use? Will it
Epoxy Additives Ralph Johnstone at 10:05am 02.25.23 No, but have seen owners put thin stripes of HDPE under the sliding hatch to provide a smooth slipp
A lesson on winches (1) danooxnard at 9:51am 02.25.23 Hi Brock, I can tell you that cleaning up the old trailer extendable tongue is worth the effort! I d
Epoxy Additives stickinthemud57 at 9:47am 02.25.23 @jssailem, Thanks for that link! I had some HDPE that I was using for shims to tighten up the rudde
protecting deck and nonslip Don S/V ILLusion at 9:44am 02.25.23 molded and paintend are not mutually exclusive. Hunter did paint the non-skid deck areas. if I can f
protecting deck and nonslip Dalliance at 9:39am 02.25.23 Manufacturer specs indicate the 2005 H36 has a molded non-skid deck, in which case a product like Wo
New Engine Design. What could it do for a boat? Ralph Johnstone at 9:38am 02.25.23 You guys need Spring! Until then, I'm looking at taking up drinking as a hobby.
A lesson on winches brockangelo at 9:15am 02.25.23 @pclarksurf I've never seen a trailer extension mounted like that, but that is a great solution hone
A lesson on winches Rick Webb at 9:11am 02.25.23 Totally get it-- had the exact same challenge when I got my original from the PO. I had to decide:
Rudder Tube Hunter 36 jssailem at 8:44am 02.25.23 I am thinking maybe that boat had a very bad grounding and the rudder was also damaged. :plus: Per

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