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One of the other posts got me to thinking about the pros and cons of using fuses versus circuit brea
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Hello: I have an outboard on my Newport 28 which is mounted on a fold-down bracket. The throttle-gea
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Last year we purchased a new Hunter 33. Through the sailing season we had no water in our bilge. Aft
StinkBug at 6:42pm 05.20.13
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And what are you paying? I've never owned a boat big enough to worry about insuring before, so I'
hunterdoctor at 6:28pm 05.20.13
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Greeting to my fellow 18.5 owners, this is my first post, as I as new to this site. I have acquired
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Like many of you, I own a Hunter with an external iron keel. The boat is on the hard and I will be
holdech at 6:09pm 05.20.13
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I replied to your message but you can't attach images to it. Here are a few I snapped tonight befor
paulmichas at 5:55pm 05.20.13
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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
cherub78 at 5:29pm 05.20.13
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hi all.....i need to install a new cutless bearing on my 78 27ft cherubini.i noticed on a post a whi
zigracer at 5:19pm 05.20.13
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Moved up to a 2008 H36 from my 2001 H260. I have an electric freshwater toilet in the head, w/macer
Brian147 at 5:04pm 05.20.13
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98/99 Lewmar OP2 keeps blowing the breaker as I try to raise the mainsail. This starts occuring at
Navicula at 4:07pm 05.20.13
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I did a 40 knotical mile trip under power this weekend.(frenchmans bay to Port Dalousie).......at 25
ketchingon at 3:47pm 05.20.13
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Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has owned their hunter for ten to fifteen years. I am curious if
splax at 3:05pm 05.20.13
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I had a fuel leak and tried to tighten the bleed screw on the injection pump and it is stripped, whe
butlins at 2:32pm 05.20.13
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I am looking to fit new zip sliders onto all my interior seat covers on my Hunter Legend 23.5 1993.(
butlins at 2:22pm 05.20.13
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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
Sailor 3269 at 2:14pm 05.20.13
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Can anyone tell me when I receive a private message from some one on my friends list, I get t in big
Weasel at 2:10pm 05.20.13
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Checked out my buddys boat this weekend and found a perplexing problem. Engine will only rev to 2900
ColleenIII at 2:02pm 05.20.13
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I am trying to put the system back together after I lost steering on the last trip and had to return
sailaway78 at 1:49pm 05.20.13
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Made the overnighter from Sldell to Pensacola yesterday and last night. Mfy first offshore venture o

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Latest Thinking on Holding Tank Additives
Hayden Watson at 12:44am 05.15.23
About 10 years ago I switched from Odorlos to Zaal Noflex Digester. I have been happy with the chan
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Clydo at 10:00pm 05.14.23
I googled "microwave showing 8888" and got "About 3,490,000 results (0.49 seconds)". Depending on
Non working microwave
Clydo at 9:59pm 05.14.23
Maybe a reset button on the back of the microwave ? Almost desperate enough to check the owner's m
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:39pm 05.14.23
Thinking about replacing the tank for a bladder, would be simpler in a way, but how reliable are Pl
Battery Switch Confusion
Stu Jackson at 8:38pm 05.14.23
It is critical to get to the basics: OEM 1-2-B Switch Wiring History Alternator/Batteries & "The B
Battery Switch Confusion   (1)
Johnb at 8:37pm 05.14.23
As you can see there is a warning right on this switch to stop engine before switching off. The reas
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power?
Leeward Rail at 8:15pm 05.14.23
The VDO Vision Series 333-163 ( which I used as a replacement for the original Yanmar tach) can use
Engine compartment ventilation
Ralph Johnstone at 8:12pm 05.14.23
This was covered a few days ago : https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/engine-compartment-blow
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power?
Leeward Rail at 8:09pm 05.14.23
If you had an oscilloscope you could look at the voltage going into your tach. I am already jealou
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage
Leeward Rail at 8:01pm 05.14.23
Using something other than Windows or Android will further reduce bandwidth by not uploading analyt
How many have serviced your Winches
Dalliance at 7:50pm 05.14.23
I try to clean & lube them every other year, but have gone three years a couple times without issue.
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing
Hollyberry at 7:48pm 05.14.23
Time for a good set of drill bits, and some time and patience, but I'd try grinding the pin flush at
Rudder Bearing
Hollyberry at 7:46pm 05.14.23
...... For the bolt that is shown sticking up through the quadrant arm (I am assuming a autopilot
Stuffing box- dumb question?
Davidasailor26 at 7:03pm 05.14.23
Of course the prop shaft can't possibly make a bend like that in it's travel up to the prop shaft/X
Battery Switch Confusion
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:47pm 05.14.23
Well, then you haven't been reading enough. Disconnecting the load from an alternator that's suppl
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power?
High Current at 6:45pm 05.14.23
Could it be that the shore power charger is keeping the battery voltage high enough that the altern
Weird ancient gadget, need wiser eyes to identity
MysticBlue at 6:40pm 05.14.23
That definitely confirmed my suspicions. Thanks for the input :)
Routing cables to nav station and beyond
BabuBoat at 6:18pm 05.14.23
Well, I tried everything. There are two conduits between the mast base (top of compression post) an
Its funny Friday!
Will Gilmore at 6:09pm 05.14.23
ng. Everyone has something to look forward to.

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