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Interior cleaning kpgraci at 9:44am 05.28.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1431 In preparation for moving the boat back to the slip I'm going to remove everything from the inside t
Removing Pedestal Screws - Lessons Learned jibes138 at 9:35am 05.28.13 Ask All Sailors 10/7046 Had to replace my engine control cables late last week. Steering system is a classic Edson pedestal
Location of Echo Charger on Hunter 38 Pat Hooyman at 9:30am 05.28.13 Big Boats 12/2347 I'm trying map out the charging wiring system on my 2007 Hunter 38. Does anyone know where the Echo
Spreader Bracket for Balboa 26 (1) rgranger at 9:28am 05.28.13 Parts Search 2/4411 I need a spreader bracket for a Balboa 26. Anyone know if the originals are still available? Or so
H30 Yanmar 2GM RPM question malyea at 9:15am 05.28.13 The Cherubini Hunters 25/5900 All's well with 'Bout Time as we go into our third year together.... Every since I've owned her, w
Hunter Stanchion Base, HELP! :( (3) Dawn&Al at 8:49am 05.28.13 Ask All Sailors 10/2661 Hi, Can anyone Help? We had a collision a few weeks back with our 1984, 31' hunter sailboat, where o
Cabin Dome Lights - 90s era Legend jeepsailor at 8:14am 05.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1419 Looking at replacing the cabin dome lights in my '92 Legend 35.5. Of course, I was at the boat this
Hauled the P26 (5) drumbeater at 7:52am 05.28.13 Pearson 1/1540 After waiting 4 months for the water to warm up and the dolly to come available we pulled the Pearso
First sail of the season! But nausea strikes :-( JonnyQuest at 7:44am 05.28.13 Ask All Sailors 35/3066 Took care of enough items on the never ending To Do list and got the boat out yesterday. We had a hi
Yanmar YSE12 Engine not reliable (1) seanreid71 at 7:37am 05.28.13 Mid-Size Boats 13/7742 All, Thank you in advance for your assistance. i have recently purchased a 76 Hunter 30 and got a
Seacocks Open or Closed while sailing? YVRguy at 6:56am 05.28.13 Big Boats 11/11334 Curious as to common practice, particularly among Hunter 34 owners. I was advised by the previous o
depth meter Ed Cortese at 6:56am 05.28.13 Big Boats 1/1494 My Autohelm ST-40 depth meter pulsates erratically, simply posting depth readings of 18.4 over and
Mystery water in bilge (B361) (2) bshock at 6:55am 05.28.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1929 Hello all, I noticed a small amount of water in the bilge compartment directly in front of the gal
Need Keel Hull Joint Repair tips (3) drumbeater at 6:52am 05.28.13 Ask All Sailors 12/5914 We finally got the Pearson hauled this weekend to install the rudder. The keel hull joint is all cra
Freon leak in A/C Chuck Reynolds at 6:38am 05.28.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1056 I have a small freon leak in forward A/C unit. Do not know where the leak is but just slow loss of f
Bushing in strut irathersail at 6:17am 05.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/710 How do you replace bushing in strut of hunter 28,1988
Rubber Trim on Arch Issue patrickince at 5:08am 05.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1061 I am having an issue with the rubber trim on the arch. The Bimini is pulling it away from the arch.
240 volt AC Power Inlet Akapeterc at 4:00am 05.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/844 I have my boat in Australia and I want to replace the TV/Phone inlet with a 240voltAC inlet. I see t
Looking to Rendezvous in Puget Sound or San Juans valhallasailingtv at 3:43am 05.28.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1416 Hello: I'd like to meet up with other's who'd like to meetup and sail around and/or rendezvous here
323 Shower drain DJBrookster at 2:23am 05.28.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 18/6485 Probably a stupid question, but I get the shower drain is run from the bilge pump through a y valve

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Grunert AC450 Refrigeration JamesG161 at 1:11pm 05.16.23 Since Tecumseh made your compressor, they can match the pair for you. I do not want to tell you wro
Water heater Riptide33 at 12:36pm 05.16.23 Thanks riptide Dan Also, mine is electric with a heat transfer from the engine. It ties into the
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 jviss at 12:36pm 05.16.23 13.7 volts. Cannot read the current, but getting a good charge always. An M-12 experienced mechan
Keel Bolt Cleaning Ralph Johnstone at 12:34pm 05.16.23 I want to clean and re-coat my rusty keel bolts and nuts. The best method, if you can get in ther
Y30 Settee Problem (1) gouldx at 12:30pm 05.16.23 215733
Fresh Water leak Ralph Johnstone at 12:29pm 05.16.23 I don't have an accumulator, only a pump but I do know what they are. So there's your answer, may
Grunert AC450 Refrigeration Nauticlops at 12:22pm 05.16.23 Alrighty lets do it. 1) no leaks, fridge/freezer gets super cold (holds ice-cream), doesn't run but
Keel Bolt Cleaning Don S/V ILLusion at 12:20pm 05.16.23
Water heater mermike at 12:16pm 05.16.23 Be advised that unless your propane water heater is marine specific and/or USCG approved, your insur
Fresh Water leak Roland5048 at 12:15pm 05.16.23 If you do not know what an Accumulator is read this fun SBO link. Life's Most Infuriating Moments
Grunert AC450 Refrigeration JamesG161 at 12:08pm 05.16.23 You may have many issues. 1) R22 leak 2) Thermostats 3) Start up Relay 4) much more... You must c
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 odaydokay at 12:02pm 05.16.23 How much current are you pulling from the alternator? Also, if it's throwing dust the pulleys are
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 11:43am 05.16.23 I thought Ol' Abe wore a stovepipe hat, not a budlite hat. He definitely looks ready to sign a proc
Water heater sailmandan at 11:41am 05.16.23 Thanks riptide Dan
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Terry Cox at 11:40am 05.16.23 I have been searching for a good wine. Rodney Strong makes a very good Pinot. A bit pricey, but...
Water heater capta at 11:34am 05.16.23 When I had a trimaran I had a propane fridge/freezer partially mounted so that any leaking propane w
Fresh Water leak JamesG161 at 11:29am 05.16.23 Thought it might be the tank itself but I hear the pump cycle every five minutes or so If you do n
Cleaning Shore Power Cord jviss at 11:21am 05.16.23 There is purpose to clean the power cord because if you dont the gooey dirty cord gets all over you
Its funny Friday! jssailem at 11:10am 05.16.23 Not only did he consume all the beer, he fashioned a hat out if the empties Were those Bud Lite c
Water heater Riptide33 at 11:09am 05.16.23 Mine is located aft of the motor. Above and behind the packing gland.

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