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Sail Drive leak? (2) Serena1 at 7:11pm 05.20.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/3532 Last year we purchased a new Hunter 33. Through the sailing season we had no water in our bilge. Aft
Who are you using for insurance? StinkBug at 6:42pm 05.20.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1231 And what are you paying? I've never owned a boat big enough to worry about insuring before, so I'
hunter 18.5 fuses hunterdoctor at 6:28pm 05.20.13 Smaller Boats 3/1029 Greeting to my fellow 18.5 owners, this is my first post, as I as new to this site. I have acquired
Painting the iron keel. IH82BL8 at 6:19pm 05.20.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/4572 Like many of you, I own a Hunter with an external iron keel. The boat is on the hard and I will be
OB pics for Finding 41 (3) holdech at 6:09pm 05.20.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/980 I replied to your message but you can't attach images to it. Here are a few I snapped tonight befor
Buying first boat. Advice? paulmichas at 5:55pm 05.20.13 Catalina 30 11/1762 Hi. I'm planning to buy a used Cat 30 within the next 4-8 months or so. Is it possible to get one in
cutless removal cherub78 at 5:29pm 05.20.13 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1106 hi all.....i need to install a new cutless bearing on my 78 27ft cherubini.i noticed on a post a whi
What toilet do I have? zigracer at 5:19pm 05.20.13 Big Boats 4/646 Moved up to a 2008 H36 from my 2001 H260. I have an electric freshwater toilet in the head, w/macer
Lewmar Electric Winch Popping Breaker Brian147 at 5:04pm 05.20.13 Big Boats 3/1042 98/99 Lewmar OP2 keeps blowing the breaker as I try to raise the mainsail. This starts occuring at
fuel economy 4jh2e liters per hour Navicula at 4:07pm 05.20.13 Big Boats 5/1057 I did a 40 knotical mile trip under power this weekend.(frenchmans bay to Port Dalousie).......at 25
How well has your hunter aged? ketchingon at 3:47pm 05.20.13 Big Boats 17/2803 Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has owned their hunter for ten to fifteen years. I am curious if
3GM30F bleed screw splax at 3:05pm 05.20.13 Big Boats 7/1276 I had a fuel leak and tried to tighten the bleed screw on the injection pump and it is stripped, whe
Zip sliders needed for Hunter Legend 23.5 1993 butlins at 2:32pm 05.20.13 Smaller Boats 0/771 I am looking to fit new zip sliders onto all my interior seat covers on my Hunter Legend 23.5 1993.(
sink drain outlet for legend 23.5? butlins at 2:22pm 05.20.13 Smaller Boats 2/719 Hello, i'm based in the U.K and I am in need of a replacement sink drain for a Hunter Legend 23.5 19
Do not reply to this e mail Sailor 3269 at 2:14pm 05.20.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1104 Can anyone tell me when I receive a private message from some one on my friends list, I get t in big
Engine Problem? Weasel at 2:10pm 05.20.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1549 Checked out my buddys boat this weekend and found a perplexing problem. Engine will only rev to 2900
How do you route the steering cables ColleenIII at 2:02pm 05.20.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1611 I am trying to put the system back together after I lost steering on the last trip and had to return
Nearly perfect sail sailaway78 at 1:49pm 05.20.13 Ask All Sailors 10/1514 Made the overnighter from Sldell to Pensacola yesterday and last night. Mfy first offshore venture o
exhaust elbow inspection Captain Gadget at 1:42pm 05.20.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2348 I would like to inspect my exhaust elbow for carbon build up and was wondering if there was an easy
Mast Float Fitting Neil Gibson at 1:39pm 05.20.13 Day Sailers 6/2104 I recently went "turtle" in my 15, very embarrassing and wet:cry:. I have purchased a Mama Bot mast

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Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? Project_Mayhem at 7:48am 01.13.23 Dayco's website states that their automotive cooling hoses can't be used with oil. Unfortunately it
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? Leeward Rail at 7:35am 01.13.23 I assume you are talking automotive radiator hose, since wet exhaust and marine coolant hose are typ
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? jssailem at 7:32am 01.13.23 I understand it is a matter of the heat that the hoses are designed to withstand. Temps in an engine
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 7:31am 01.13.23 I've read that marine grade is made with glue that is more moisture resistant. Is the same true for
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 7:29am 01.13.23 I've read that marine grade is made with glue that has better moisture resistance than standard plyw
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 7:25am 01.13.23 There are 2 big differences between regular ply and marine ply, the number of plies and the number o
2008 H41DS w/ mixed Raymarine and Garmin artboas at 7:19am 01.13.23 You should be able to connect a Garmin radar to a Garmin chartplotter. I have had issues with conn
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 7:09am 01.13.23 When is it appropriate to use cabinet grade instead of marine grade?
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 7:03am 01.13.23 Dave, I know you've said otherwise but you could easily write a book on fiberglass repair. Your ans
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) jssailem at 6:59am 01.13.23 An alternative to plywood (marine plywood - no voids) is Coosa Board. It is a composit. Strong. ligh
Ice Box Conversion Quandary (1) jssailem at 6:41am 01.13.23 Welcome to the SBO Forum. Live-a-boards take several paths. The ones who are not leaving the marina
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 6:26am 01.13.23 Dave, I know you've said otherwise but you could easily write a book on fiberglass repair. Your answ
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 6:22am 01.13.23 Thanks Dave. What's the advantage of sealing the plywood beforehand when it's going to live in thic
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Project_Mayhem at 6:19am 01.13.23 I see 40 year old new in box boat engine parts all the time! ;)
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 6:17am 01.13.23 Thanks Dave. What's the advantage of sealing the plywood beforehand when it's going to live in thick
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320 (8) sailcapt340 at 6:15am 01.13.23 My recommendation is what I use, Old English Oil. If you just want to preserve finishes you have an
Our new 310 (2) john2 at 6:09am 01.13.23 Yes, there was no space left behind the sink.
Our new 310 Tally Ho at 5:51am 01.13.23 Thanks!, first project is done, bigger sink and new tap.
Water stains to lacquer finish rgranger at 5:21am 01.13.23 Lacquer would be an unusual choice for a boat finish. It is most likely a varnish or polyurethane o
Westerbeke 42b coolant questions Hayden Watson at 5:11am 01.13.23 My zinc broke off this year. I removed the center bolt as you did and the cover should be free. P

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