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Transom Seat Re-Varnishing (1) jsmac at 11:45am 05.28.13 Big Boats 21/3953 Hello, I have two transom seats on my 1998 Hunter 410, each with a white laminate platform that is
BC Sailors: Porlier Pass YVRguy at 11:37am 05.28.13 Destinations 7/9696 As a reasonably new sailor I'll be transiting Porlier Pass for the first time this weekend. Any tho
Any info on cutlass bearing? FlightRisk1 at 10:38am 05.28.13 C&C 0/1347 We have a C'C 33 that needs a new cutlass bearing. Owner's manual says the prop shaft is 1" in diame
Forstay cable needed Kenneth Hanson at 10:28am 05.28.13 Smaller Boats 8/1336 I need to replace the forestay cable on a Venture 21. Do not know the exact length or what vendor c
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 10/7049 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 11/11338 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

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Harken Furler maintenance sailcapt340 at 2:52pm 05.16.23 On my Selden Furlex there are 2 notches on both the upper and lower portions of the furler. Designe
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 jviss at 2:49pm 05.16.23 Yep. Just need to come up with 5-boatbucks. Oh, I thought a boat buck was a grand these days. If
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 Hayden Watson at 2:30pm 05.16.23 I'm not besmirching the 'engineers' at Universal, I'm besmirching you! :). Now, now. If I was pu
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't BigEasy at 2:29pm 05.16.23 @BigEasy , while the long pause has caused frustration, I have been directing my energy in other en
Mercury 3.5 HP fuel shutoff sailcapt340 at 2:28pm 05.16.23 Give us a year of the outboard as well. Lots of us have that size outboard. Also, have you tried to
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 jviss at 2:25pm 05.16.23 Yep. Just need to come up with 5-boatbucks. After a new set of sails, the kitty is dry for a whil
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 Hayden Watson at 2:22pm 05.16.23 Well, there you go! I should have said, if you have a properly designed system, belt dust is a sym
Mercury 3.5 HP fuel shutoff dlochner at 2:22pm 05.16.23 A photo of the shut off valve would be really helpful.
Grunert AC450 Refrigeration (1) JamesG161 at 2:18pm 05.16.23 A quick decoding of AJA2419ZXA You are lucky to have the new R404a refrigerant.:clap: Here is how
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset Jim Beck at 2:14pm 05.16.23 Jim. There is no hard set rule for the offset. It is your boat and your choice. That way you contro
Advice for a Solo Sailor? thinwater at 2:09pm 05.16.23 FWIW, a jackline that keeps you on the boat is one word. A jack line on the luff of a sail, near the
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 jviss at 2:05pm 05.16.23 Partial correction. Belt dust is due to misalignment (unless you are trying to pull more horsepower
Keel Bolt Cleaning dlochner at 1:56pm 05.16.23 Some kind of epoxy paint i hope to find. Epoxy would be a poor choice. If any water gets under th
Grunert AC450 Refrigeration (1) Nauticlops at 1:49pm 05.16.23 No rush, and I appreciate the help!
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset jssailem at 1:31pm 05.16.23 Jim. There is no hard set rule for the offset. It is your boat and your choice. That way you contro
Keel Bolt Cleaning Lee Hadjiosif at 1:22pm 05.16.23 The best method, if you can get in there, is to go at it with a Dremel and SS rotary wire brush. G
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 Hayden Watson at 1:17pm 05.16.23 Nah, dust throw is due to misalignment. Take a good look - sight along the belt - is it absolutely
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

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