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Hunter Service Jim Beck at 4:47pm 09.03.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2986 Like me, you may have been wondering what customer service might be like with the change in ownershi
Diesel Problems Nodak7 at 4:42pm 09.03.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1614 My good friend and diesel expert died last week and now I need him so I turn to you guys for help.
Concerned-Engine overheated rbtrinkle at 3:42pm 09.03.12 Big Boats 4/2982 We have a 1995 Catalina 36 with Universal M35 engine. This weekend while under engine power, we not
boom teacher63 at 3:21pm 09.03.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/952 I have a 1987 Hunter 23 and am trying to run the main and ? to the cockpit. However, being a newby
Diesel advice needed higgs at 2:12pm 09.03.12 Ask All Sailors 26/6589 I was motor sailing across Lake Ontario the other day, with the Yanmar 3 QM running at 2k and a slig
Barkley BARKLEY at 12:36pm 09.03.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1887 I have a 2000, 311. with a Yanmar diesel. Yesterday I went out for a sail, all was fine until I wa
window gaskets drazlou at 12:05pm 09.03.12 Catalina 30 3/1308 After spending time on Catalina Direct's site trying to figure out which were the correct window gas
Ongoing work (5) Lost Parent at 11:09am 09.03.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1366 Here are some pics of recent work
Oil in the Bilge texasprinter at 10:01am 09.03.12 S2 4/1680 I recently restored my S2 8.5 and had the engine area spotless. I decided to replace the oil pressur
28 Oday Reefing dennisv at 9:37am 09.03.12 Bigger Boats 14/4814 Need your help. I've owned a Oday 22, Oday 25, and now a Oday 28. The previous owner took excellent
Forward hatch replacement docon48 at 9:03am 09.03.12 Catalina 22 3/1298 Has anyone replaced the forward deck hatch on a mkII? Is this a DIY job? What is best to use for sea
Barnacles and Sailing MLampner at 7:53am 09.03.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1078 Went out Saturday to scrub the bottom of the boat near Hart Miller Island on the Chesapeake. Was abl
st60+ tridata galynd at 7:45am 09.03.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1538 I just purchased and installed a st60 plus tridata. I've read the instructions and still can't figu
Raytheon Tri-data Don Crowther at 7:41am 09.03.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1264 Can someone recommend a good repair shop for my tri-data head. The depth has quit working. I removed
2000 Hunter 340 Cabin Lights sailcapt340 at 6:40am 09.03.12 Big Boats 2/1074 Can anyone tell me the wattage of the interior cabin lightbulbs on a 2000 Hunter 340? They are the
First 285 Fuel Guage swarchitect at 6:25am 09.03.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/957 Just took delivery on a First 285 this weekend and trying to figure everything out. I brought fuel
honda eu2000i Ken13559 at 5:52am 09.03.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/2302 has anyone uses the honda eu2000i onboard for their aircon? where you place the genset and is it no
Hunter e33 head overflow GreggL at 4:48am 09.03.12 Mid-Size Boats 20/3101 I have the manual head which from what i understand uses raw seawater to flush. Currently my head is
Info wanted on small boat furling system Hollyweirdos at 4:16am 09.03.12 Trailer Sailors 28/10681 Hi again, I was just looking at the snapfurl cf-500 for small boats. Anyone have any input on this
Widgeon centerboard kspear09 at 2:49am 09.03.12 Day Sailers 2/1558 Anyone have a diagram of the internal workings of a Widgeon centerboard? The handle needs some atten

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Kudos to Peggy Hall - Installed Raritan Fresh Head no worries about contamination now Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:41am 11.01.22 There's a much easier way: Sink drain thru-hulls are below the waterline on almost all sailboats.
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 6:16am 11.01.22
Fender covers- Yes or No? RoyS at 6:15am 11.01.22 Fender covers help keep your boat clean. Or at least my boat. Something happened to my beach ball f
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 Project_Mayhem at 6:09am 11.01.22 The question of "Will rope go through the sheaves?" has popped up a couple of times. I does on my 78
Macerator pump won't run. RoyS at 6:09am 11.01.22 If you are trying to manually crank the holding tank macerator via the slotted screw drive at the ba
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 RoyS at 5:59am 11.01.22 An all rope halyard may disappoint you. I bought an all rope halyard here at SBO and I am not please
Refilling CNG Tank Terry Cox at 4:54am 11.01.22 Everything about being on the water must be like heaven. Thanksgiving in some remote anchorage this
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 danooxnard at 4:40am 11.01.22 Why not keep it simple? Cut off the old rope and replace with new rope. Keep the wire, simply attach
Saltwater hose to engine 4Winds at 4:36am 11.01.22
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 4:33am 11.01.22 I will do so. We signed the acceptance papers last night. Now we just have to get the paperwork for
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 shemandr at 4:08am 11.01.22 ... I would cut the halyard wire where its' currently spliced to the rope , and crimp a loop I n the
Refilling CNG Tank kappykaplan at 2:30am 11.01.22 single malt at sunset Mmmmm . . . yummy! :beer:
Saltwater hose to engine Dalliance at 11:45pm 10.31.22 Trident or Shields brand hoses are good. Doubt wire reinforced hose is necessary. Do not use corru
Saltwater hose to engine Ralph Johnstone at 11:41pm 10.31.22 OK, have been looking for CORRUGATED Marine Wet Exhaust Hose 3/4" Corrugated hose is the last thi
4.108 winterizing Dalliance at 10:53pm 10.31.22 My first time winterizing this engine When you run rv antifreeze through the system do you leave i
Anchoring/Guest moorage with access to downtown Seattle? MikeHoncho at 10:19pm 10.31.22
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM? MikeHoncho at 10:19pm 10.31.22
How much does a new classic mast cost for a 2015 Beneteau First 25S?; How much for a Carbon fiber mast? JohnShannon at 10:09pm 10.31.22 If a carbon mast is important to you, buy one, but do make sure it comes with a sailboat already att
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM? Dalliance at 9:11pm 10.31.22 2GM20F is common in 80s-90s sailboats, unlike previous post. Simple solution...hang the ignition k
Macerator pump won't run. Rich Stidger at 9:07pm 10.31.22 On the back side of the shaft there is a slot for a screw driver. Using a screw driver see if you c

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