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GZ files temporel at 6:00am 04.29.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/678 Hi, I'm looking for the GZ files for a H34 Sloop 1985. I tried to ask my question on the Hunter Ma
liner/ Hull Separation on V25 Tsatzsue at 4:48am 04.29.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/982 I decided it was a good weekend to thouroughly clean and disinfect the inside of the hull under the
Those little fuel return hoses... weinie at 3:55am 04.29.13 Engines and Propulsion 6/3028 on universal diesels. Where does one find those things? Or a suitable replacement? I replaced m
Universal m4-30 engine mdrayburn at 1:17am 04.29.13 Engines and Propulsion 6/2371 The fresh water pump has gone on on my universal m4-30 engine. I know it's a Kubota Y 850 block, bu
Uuiversal engines mdrayburn at 1:05am 04.29.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/2487 The bearing in my fresh water pump on my Universal m4-30 engine has gone out. I know that is a Kub
Removing non-slip deck paint jag22 at 12:55am 04.29.13 Catalina 22 3/2975 Hi all, greetings from the UK. I recently read a thread on here where a guy had worked hard to re
2 windllass questions H36 with Simpson Lawrence windlass PKFK at 9:27pm 04.28.13 Big Boats 11/2461 I have 2 questions about the windlass on my 2007 H36. The "manual" from Simpson Lawrence is a joke
Cracked in ward opening perspex window Akapeterc at 8:01pm 04.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/604 I just discovered a crack in the corner of the Perspex inward opening port hole above the galley on
Deck painting Gunslinger33 at 7:43pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 8/2002 Will be painting my deck and cabin top this spring. Read about an owner who used Benjamin-Moore ena
Cockpit drains CCrane2299 at 7:29pm 04.28.13 Catalina 22 10/3750 After launching and hauling it back out due to a leaking brass fitting, I've been thinking... I have
A different anchor question Ken Cross at 6:47pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 16/2529 I notice most anchors are sold by boat length. It seems to me that windage and weight may be of more
Window coverings & bedding options Seacoast1 at 6:22pm 04.28.13 Mid-Size Boats 8/1564 Trying to figure out how to hang window coverings. There are "knobs" above ' below the windows but n
Yanmar packaged impeller "misc parts" smokey73 at 6:03pm 04.28.13 Engines and Propulsion 3/1297 I am replacing the impeller on my new to me Hutner 40.5 with a Yanmar 4JH(2)E. The Yanmar packaged
P36 port leaks ebellamyii at 5:51pm 04.28.13 Pearson 3/1759 Looking into purchasing a 1987 P36. There was some discoloration around a couple of ports. Has any
Noisy Pipes Sailgunner at 4:59pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1296 I must be getting air in my water lines because I am getting a vibration in the lines when the water
Packing info for 1990 Hunter 30 Ron-Anne at 4:46pm 04.28.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/902 FYI Just got back from the boat and had to remove the packing, bent strut and other problems, anyway
exhaust modification? rbrtnaylor at 4:42pm 04.28.13 Big Boats 4/1375 Hello all, Thanks in advance for your input. I recently installed a new Yanmar 3YM30 in my new to me
Java - finally home Jim Seamans at 4:41pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1170 Greeting All, Well after a 3200nm trip down east coast and to the Bahamas and back, we are tired.
FREE 1975 Hunter 25 (3) Stilettobob at 4:38pm 04.28.13 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/2069 Here's the deal. This boat is owned by a family member. They just want it off the property. The boa
H336 forestay adjustment - mast rake -B&R curtdo at 4:12pm 04.28.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/2067 I recently measured the prebend and rake in my 336 mast. Per some other posts on this board, I thin

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Hunter 326 Compression post finish rgranger at 9:16am 04.20.23 .... I especially liked the pole dancing idea but I need to polish the pole first or risk doing som
Cherubini Raider 33 (Not a Hunter) rudder shoe ClassicSail at 9:16am 04.20.23 Hi All, I just purchased Raider Cherubini 33 hull #1. It is on the hard in SC. It is in very soun
Is BoatUS membership worth it? WayneH at 9:01am 04.20.23 Thanks to Hurricane Sally and our experience with the lizard, Membership - Yes, Insurance - HELL NO!
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity Head Sail at 8:57am 04.20.23 Crossed it several times fishing. Avoid the out going tide. Pay attention to the Coast Guard warni
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity jviss at 8:52am 04.20.23 I object to asking someone to do it and offering to pay half of expenses. I don't understand. Are
Is BoatUS membership worth it? kloudie1 at 8:46am 04.20.23
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity MikeHoncho at 8:36am 04.20.23 I completely understand the OP's view and request. I think it's prudent to go out with someone exp
Bottom paints (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:28am 04.20.23 Either the anode has come loose and slid down to the strut or the installer was smoking crack when h
Progress report on the 26 O'day! artleyt115 at 8:24am 04.20.23 Looks good so far! Check for deck/window leaks and rebed your lower gudgeon. This part frequently d
Water in rudder? jon hansen at 8:12am 04.20.23 keeping the water tight seal between the rudder shaft and the rudder over time is near impossible in
Water in rudder? dmax at 8:10am 04.20.23 Really helpful as well. I'll still have to read a few times to understand all the steps/terminology
O'day 28 1985 forward hatch replacement Project_Mayhem at 8:10am 04.20.23 A pic would help. Usually it's a matter of removing the old one, cleaning off the old sealant on the
Water in rudder? jon hansen at 8:07am 04.20.23 a skilled yard worker once told me that 85% of all older boats have water in their rudders. in fre
Canadian buying USCG cruiser in another country FastOlson at 8:03am 04.20.23 It's entertaining and sometimes helpful to try to get complex legal information from strangers on th
Progress report on the 26 O'day! Project_Mayhem at 8:02am 04.20.23 Looks good so far! Check for deck/window leaks and rebed your lower gudgeon. This part frequently di
Is BoatUS membership worth it? Project_Mayhem at 7:52am 04.20.23 after some bad treatment by their new owners, (the lizard company), we changed insurance. :plus: E
Water in rudder? xavpil at 7:43am 04.20.23 To add to what Shemandr said: in 1989, Catalina used a stainless steel rudder post but they welded
Water in rudder? xavpil at 7:43am 04.20.23 It can't hurt. I remain skeptical that drain holes work to dry a wet rudder but you may get some w
New 170 sailor Captain Larry-DH at 7:37am 04.20.23 As a former 170 owner I agree with adding the masthead float. You can find one made for Hobie cats.
Is BoatUS membership worth it? jviss at 7:36am 04.20.23 I have been a member for 20 years and never used for 'unlimited towing' or anything else. I think

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