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Hunter 28.5 vs Hunter 28 Chris14630 at 7:44am 05.22.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/4278 I'm looking at a 1987 Hunter 28.5 and a 1989 Hunter 28. How do these boats compare to one another? I
removing fuel injector pump Ken13559 at 7:21am 05.22.13 Engines and Propulsion 2/3443 Working on plan to remove the Timing cover to replace leaking gasket on my Yanmar 2GM20F engine. Que
Water tank vent Boomvang at 7:15am 05.22.13 Bigger Boats 11/1964 My 1984 34' O'Day does not have a vent on either of the two 25 gallon water tanks. When I turn on t
Monitoring batteries jwieneck at 7:10am 05.22.13 Big Boats 13/2066 I have a Hunter 376 1998. I decided I need to monitor the house bank now that we are anchoring out.
Ideas for dock guard? (1) caprice at 6:35am 05.22.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/1852 Any ideas to pad this corner of my dock?
Solid or cored dedeck mascadjon at 5:41am 05.22.13 S2 5/1356 Hi, I am a novice sailor trying to get some help. I am in a process of buying a 1982 26' S2, but as
doorhandle Jaap van der Velden at 5:14am 05.22.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/863 because of a failure of the portside-toilet-doorhandle I tried to remove handle to inspect interior
doorhandle Jaap van der Velden at 5:09am 05.22.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/837 because of a failure of the portside-toilet-doorhandle I tried to remove handle to inspect interior
1993 23.5 U-bolt Chainplates (4) polaris211 at 3:39am 05.22.13 Smaller Boats 1/829 Hey all - I've attached some pictures of the 'chainplates' on my darlin' Willadine. It appe
Fire! Roger Long at 3:18am 05.22.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 2/2131 Boat fire on the Newport waterfront at 0545. I think it was a stink pot. I don't usually call them t
Mainsail Battens autocad at 2:18am 05.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 0/795 Looking to replace the 3 partial battens in my 75 O'day 25's mainsail. The mainsail appears original
To furl or not to furl lbd at 11:30pm 05.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/1150 2004 Hunter 33 with Selden furling main. New main required. Currently un battened. Looked at battene
AutoHelm ST3000 failure kevinmccowan at 11:16pm 05.21.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1555 my ST3000 comes on just fine, but as soon as I push the auto button to engage it, it shuts down comp
Running with the wind Sixgun77 at 11:12pm 05.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1648 I have one friend who tells me that running with the wind is the best way to go when possible, and a
H380 Propane Locker Brian147 at 10:01pm 05.21.13 Big Boats 0/789 I am worried about losing a propane lid overboard. One of the lockers has a propane tank and the ot
Dutchman Sail Brian147 at 9:52pm 05.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1018 My Dutchman mainsail is very difficult to put the cover on. The problem is the sail flakes normally
New to the forum and sailing otg23 at 9:44pm 05.21.13 Day Sailers 2/817 My Grandpa has offered to GIVE me his 1970 something O'day 23 and trailer. It has been parked in hi
In a 26x, whats a good speed to go... Tony E at 9:04pm 05.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/4996 Hi, I just got my 1998 26x and I put it in the water for the first time last weekend. Me and my son
H34 accessing the Mast Wiring Question PGIJon at 7:32pm 05.21.13 Big Boats 2/826 I am in the middles of rewiring all the wiring in the mast. I am having a problem getting the remai
Bimini Top for H33 sailguy40 at 7:27pm 05.21.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/2680 I am looking to get a bimini top for my 1979 Hunter 33. I am basically wanting to get the dimensions

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Towing a Portland Pudgy? (1) jssailem at 8:55pm 04.23.23
Help!! Seaward 25 shore power jssailem at 8:45pm 04.23.23 I do not know. I would start trying to track it. Follow the wires. The ones from the plug or the one
Anti seize on coupler set screws? jssailem at 8:36pm 04.23.23 Sure. My old coupler was rusted onto the shaft. After inspection of the stuffing box the shaft was
Help!! Seaward 25 shore power Noodat Lady at 8:28pm 04.23.23 Still hoping for a Seaward owner to reply. I am sure that my wiring is OEM. I'd like to think that
Anti seize on coupler set screws? skunther at 8:01pm 04.23.23
Help!! Seaward 25 shore power (1) jssailem at 7:57pm 04.23.23 I comprehend. Boat yoga is not for everyone. They say if you need help with a computer ask a kid. Ma
Problems with early 310s rpwillia at 7:29pm 04.23.23 This is for the Universal (Kubota engine). I understand later models have Yanmars. The way I underst
Towing a Portland Pudgy? Kings Gambit at 7:24pm 04.23.23 Wouldn't the Zodiac cause a lot more drag, slowing the boat substantially? My current 8'3" slat-bot
Towing a Portland Pudgy? SailorElliot at 7:18pm 04.23.23 So, the question as always, do you wish a dinghy or a life raft? An inflatable dinghy does not have
Towing a Portland Pudgy? Kings Gambit at 6:49pm 04.23.23 So, the question as always, do you wish a dinghy or a life raft? An inflatable dinghy does not have
Best Online Place to Find Engine/Transmission Parts? rpwillia at 6:47pm 04.23.23
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? rpwillia at 6:33pm 04.23.23 If you don't have an AP you will miss it. Invaluable for freeing your hands. And jaysweet is right,
Problems with early 310s Ralph Johnstone at 6:32pm 04.23.23 The things I can remember is they used 1. Crappy plastic damping plate 2. Crappy transmission 3. He
Problems with early 310s rpwillia at 6:24pm 04.23.23 The things I can remember is they used 1. Crappy plastic damping plate 2. Crappy transmission 3. Hea
Leave the refrigerator on or off? SycloneDriver at 6:19pm 04.23.23 I turn the fridge temp up slightly when I leave the boat and back down when I arrive. It works for
O'day 28 Head/Hanging Locker Pan - What is under here? (10) Clutch Cargo at 5:58pm 04.23.23 Well, it is almost finished. I do not have pics of the hanging locker face piece installed, but eve
Yenmar 2QM15 Exhaust Mixing Elbow Part PIC INCLUDED Ralph Johnstone at 5:57pm 04.23.23 Going on the visual alone, I evidently have to replace this piece. That is definitely NOT going t
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Want to Buy Hunter 30' - 33' 1988 to 1996 rgranger at 5:37pm 04.23.23
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