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Noisy Pipes Sailgunner at 4:59pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1297 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 0/904 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 4/1381 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 3/1171 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 0/2072 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 7/2072 I recently measured the prebend and rake in my 336 mast. Per some other posts on this board, I thin
Might be moving up DAVA390 at 3:10pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2253 After 3 yrs in outr first boat (P18), we might be moving up. I`ve had my eye on2 p23`s in our marina
lazy macerator iwillmott at 2:31pm 04.28.13 Big Boats 9/1803 Has anyone with a 40.5 had problems with the macerator priming? I have replaced mine but even the ne
Come join us in Sweden on the Midnightsun Race and flotilla saltwaterlakey at 2:01pm 04.28.13 Destinations 0/1124 Ever sailed the midnight sun? The Midnight Sun Race will take place this July in Sweden. Sail in eit
Water Line Connector for Hot Water Heater (2) SwanAround at 1:59pm 04.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1260 The cold water input connector for the hot water heater seems to have failed. It is no longer gripp
I'm allergic to my cabin cushions Cat25Kate at 1:53pm 04.28.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2569 Hello All, I just bought a 1978 Catalina 25, swing keel. The cushions are temporarily housed in t
Seat Cushion ? Hydro Therapy at 1:47pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 23/5423 I took my dog out sailing in my 22 yesterday. She had a good time but the seating area was like an i
Yanmar YSB12 pushrod question. Horatio at 1:10pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1371 ? Avast mates! I am shouting out for some advice re. my Yanmar YSB12. I blew the head gasket and am
CNG Questions BluePelican at 12:43pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 24/5066 There are several threads discussing CNG filling adapters and the incompatibility between the tradit
Do you stop the prop when your sailing. Pilotocopilot at 11:17am 04.28.13 The Cherubini Hunters 25/3683 I noticed on a recent thread someone was asking whether to rebuild or replace the tranny that had f
Widgeon rigging Felicita at 11:10am 04.28.13 Day Sailers 2/3289 Anybody have a rigging manual or a photo of how to rig the mainsail of a Widgeon? Thanks!
I love your bottom dennisv at 8:35am 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1683 OK. So I have a new to me ODAY 28. Love it. The previous owner left a lot of records, but no menti
Porthole curtains McZube at 8:26am 04.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1610 Hi all, We have a 1984 Hunter 31, and we just got her last spring. I'm trying to find ideas to make
H40.5 Holding tank removal - HELP!! davidpackwood at 7:21am 04.28.13 Big Boats 11/1511 I know I have seen this post/article somewhere, but now when I need it I cannot find it! I have tr
a big "Cat Boat" step down. Mike again. mdsdurango at 6:21am 04.28.13 Trailer Sailors 6/8934 Yes, It's Mike - again. This time asking for general impressions on the Com-Pac Cats. Beautiful boa

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Can't get sanitation hose off diptube Leeward Rail at 6:32pm 04.24.23 believe the top white piece is glued, which could be part of the problem Even if the coupling is g
Tachometer needle broken - help smokey73 at 6:19pm 04.24.23 I don't think you need to worry about losing any memory when the battery is disconnected. It loo
More efficient way to clean gears? Rick Webb at 6:18pm 04.24.23 JP-4 does not stink It's perfumed I love the smell of JP-4 in the morning, it smells like victory.
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips RitSim at 6:05pm 04.24.23 I had to replace several plywood risers that were water damaged. I drew them in Draftsight (AutoCAD
Lubricating Through Hull Valves Terry Cox at 5:59pm 04.24.23 I need to check whether our valves have drain plugs for winterizing. If so, I should be able to work
Shroud Protector Installation dlochner at 5:54pm 04.24.23 At the minimum it does reduce chafe on my bimini and jib sheets How are the shrouds chafing on yo
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips dlochner at 5:53pm 04.24.23 I think I get it. Stick built has a wood frame and the hull is built around it. Pan built is a two
Keel material Project_Mayhem at 5:50pm 04.24.23 If the scrapyard has a magnet on their crane you'll find out in a hurry!
Shroud Protector Installation Project_Mayhem at 5:48pm 04.24.23 At the minimum it does reduce chafe on my bimini and jib sheets
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips bonkle at 5:47pm 04.24.23 The pan is a structural thing. Beneath the sole there are beams molded into the pans. On stick buil
Shroud Protector Installation dlochner at 5:43pm 04.24.23 Correct me if I'm wrong @dlochner, but I believe the shroud covers are made primarily to prevent a
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips (1) dlochner at 5:37pm 04.24.23 Ah I see. I didn't think about the v berth. I figured the top pan was a structural thing as opposed
Shroud Protector Installation Project_Mayhem at 5:31pm 04.24.23 Correct me if I'm wrong @dlochner, but I believe the shroud covers are made primarily to prevent a j
Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty Screen Saver at 5:27pm 04.24.23 There are some fundamental issues with weather offices seemingly around the world.. Modern day busin
What to do above the water line??? Project_Mayhem at 5:25pm 04.24.23
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips bonkle at 5:24pm 04.24.23 You have a pan. There appear to be a few places where the settee is supported by a plywood panel, h
Can't get sanitation hose off diptube sydneybadger at 5:23pm 04.24.23 White section looks like a rotating coupling ? If so you can simply turn it in and out as required.
What to do above the water line??? Tally Ho at 5:14pm 04.24.23 It seems to me there is some confusion here. The hull, for practical purposes, has two portions.
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips (2) dlochner at 5:10pm 04.24.23 That's much better, thanks! This isn't as common of a project as I expected. I'd say that mine is
Can't get sanitation hose off diptube (1) Leeward Rail at 4:53pm 04.24.23 White section looks like a rotating coupling ? If so you can simply turn it in and out as required.

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