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Hunter 27 Spinnaker Rig dwyermj at 6:10am 08.31.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/2149 I'm looking at buying a Hunter 27 right now. One of the first things I'd like to do to the boat woul
Strange Electrical Voltage Drop Jim Seamans at 4:28am 08.31.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1429 I have a factory installed refrigeration on H356. Wires from the DC panel to the refrig is 8 awg. I'
Dexron.... Dexron VI NYSail at 4:15am 08.31.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1786 Hello Going to change trans fluid today. Manual says use Dexron ATF fluid. I understand that over
Outhaul Carl.Lee at 3:54am 08.31.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1427 I sail my Beneteau 34 single-handed much of the time in Singapore waters which are known for prevale
Installing Impellers chasmoyer at 10:26pm 08.30.12 Big Boats 16/2865 I just completed dismantling my Yanmar driven Kohler 8 Kw generator to get at the heat exchanger whi
Fresh Water Engine(s) Flush Valve chasmoyer at 10:16pm 08.30.12 Big Boats 20/3431 I was recently advised to install a Y-valve on my engine and generator thru hull elbows that would
exhaust flap assembly csavage at 9:57pm 08.30.12 Catalina 30 9/2562 I'm about to replace the exhaust flap assembly and wanting advice on the best sealant to use at the
A Sad Day Pakele at 9:46pm 08.30.12 Yamaha 3/3612 My 25MKII Pakele is for sale... The boat has been the brightest part of my life for most of the last
Pictures?: H37C Staysail Furler coleman at 8:03pm 08.30.12 The Cherubini Hunters 11/4546 I am considering going to a boomless, or a loose footed club, staysail with roller furling. Staysai
Pintle Help pintlepaul at 5:28pm 08.30.12 Day Sailers 3/1711 I need a new pintle for my Hunter 146 2003. Where can I get one? I looked here and googled it but c
Hey Phil, I want a Commerical account Jim Seamans at 5:24pm 08.30.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1427 I want, I want, I want.... SBO, has been great for ordering just about anything I need. All of you
Ceiling window Hunter 34, 1988 martin Cote at 4:37pm 08.30.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1181 Hi guys, I have a 1988 hunter 33.5, top shape, nice vessel. Unfortunately, the ceiling window cra
Runaway Sailboat cuts power to island Ol Dave at 3:57pm 08.30.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1406 This caught my attention on the Weather Channel. An unattended sailboat (ketch) was loose during Isa
Adding spreader lights McZube at 2:22pm 08.30.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1475 I'm starting my spring haul out list. We want to add spreader lights and have some questions. Beca
my simple and cheap table conversion to a sleeping birth (3) iSailor at 1:56pm 08.30.12 Catalina 310 14/5035 This is my simple solution to convert the table to a sleeping birth on my 2001 Catalina 310. Materi
we bought a 320.... swampcreek at 1:53pm 08.30.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/2159 After searching and boarding many boats we decided on a 2000 Catalina 320. It was between that and a
khaos bayville mister c at 1:22pm 08.30.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1059 i have a key on push button starter and would like to switch to just turn key and engin would start.
fuel tank replacement tischfa at 11:07am 08.30.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/945 Does anyone have any knowledge in the removal/replacement of the fuel tank on a 1994 hunter legend
Yanmar 3GM fuel line size py26129 at 9:37am 08.30.12 Engines and Propulsion 3/5453 Shortly, I will be replacing the fuel line from the tank to the engine. The boat is equipped with a
Reliability for high seas haberfield at 8:41am 08.30.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1308 My name is Ron After a 30 year spread from sailing and living in Las Vegas Nevada I am now retiring

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Invest 98L BigEasy at 8:25pm 01.16.23 Very Sad news arrived today about a missing victim of Hurricane Ian Brings back memories of the
Hunter 376 1998. Leaking around salon lights rgranger at 8:06pm 01.16.23 . The short version is to seal the cabin with plastic, pressurize it, and paint soapy water arou
Iron in saildrive oil Egovos at 7:57pm 01.16.23 Thanks for the explanation. The only design flaw that scares me is that 13K one. I don't think i
Occaisional Head Smell Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:40pm 01.16.23 I've notice a number of members here who have replaced the breather hose. What size is it. ID & OD
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:31pm 01.16.23 So - it has been recommended that I replace the motor mounts and while I'm at it i should replace t
Water stains to lacquer finish TimFromLI at 7:24pm 01.16.23 Thanks for the replies, getting the color right will be the hard part. the color in photos can can b
Corrosion On Engine Mclovin at 7:17pm 01.16.23 I started to try to pull the cooler core assembly out but won't budge. I don't want to damage so I
Busted Mast sbrogden at 7:06pm 01.16.23 To be honest, on my 25' boat I can't tell any difference when I raise the boom up or down four inch
Swing Keel Fittings pcharn01 at 7:06pm 01.16.23
Replaced Motor Mounts Ralph Johnstone at 7:05pm 01.16.23 mine is a Catalina with the Universal M-25XP. There is a difference between our motor mounts both
Busted Mast Project_Mayhem at 7:05pm 01.16.23 To be honest, on my 25' boat I can't tell any difference when I raise the boom up or down four inche
Iron in saildrive oil Ralph Johnstone at 6:58pm 01.16.23 They all seem to have one or more design flaws. Thanks for the explanation. The only design fl
Busted Mast sbrogden at 6:41pm 01.16.23 Found a site that tells me the leech on mu mainsail is 17.5 ft. Tomorrow I will measure from the top
LiFePO4 Charging in cold weather Hayden Watson at 6:40pm 01.16.23 With any battery, voltage is not a very accurate way to measure the capacity. I have Columb counter
Hunter 376 1998. Leaking around salon lights (1) Greg Mott at 6:37pm 01.16.23 Hi Ed.s I am not sure what you mean about a cover over the halyard roller bar? My bar was cover b
Iron in saildrive oil forbin at 6:20pm 01.16.23
Reefing Sail Trim Hayden Watson at 6:03pm 01.16.23 I'm the SF sailor who started this thread. For those not familiar with SF Bay conditions, from Apr
Replaced Motor Mounts Hayden Watson at 5:57pm 01.16.23 Do you have a Yanmar or is it a Universal seeing as the boat is a Catalina ? ...Of course, the eng
Busted Mast sbrogden at 5:51pm 01.16.23 If the break was above the attachment point for the stays, there's no need to raise the mast I've
Busted Mast Project_Mayhem at 5:47pm 01.16.23 If the break was above the attachment point for the stays, there's no need to raise the mast

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