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S2 Decals texasprinter at 1:00pm 08.20.12 S2 9/3234 I have finished the restoration of my S2 8.5. The only problem is my bilge switch keeps turning on a
310 in print bobjames at 12:55pm 08.20.12 Catalina 310 0/1055 Hi Captains and Admirals: You probably just received the August - Fall issue of Mainsheet Magazin
Alternator output 13.5V SEMPERAVANTI41 at 12:33pm 08.20.12 Ask All Sailors 4/4193 The manual for my Hitachi 80 amp alternator on my Yanmar engine shows a maximum regulated output vol
Maxwell-nilsson horizontal windlass cabos at 12:25pm 08.20.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/3049 I got a Maxwell-Nilsson windlass on board my hunter passage (1991). To lift the anchor, we usually t
Boom Kicker install on my h23 C Jones at 12:25pm 08.20.12 Smaller Boats 0/895 The install went pretty easy. Had to relocate the boom vang bale aft for clearance. I did have to mo
Yanmar Diesel Spits Oil When Throttling Up/Down Quickly nickroskam at 11:46am 08.20.12 Engines and Propulsion 4/4115 I am new to inboards and have a 1990 Hunter 30 with an original Yanmar 18hp diesel. It runs great ho
Emergency Steering Tiller deckboyscott at 11:43am 08.20.12 Big Boats 4/1493 Can anyone direct me to a source for a replacement emergency steering tilller? The original went ove
Insurance rates mjmercer19248 at 11:14am 08.20.12 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1787 I have a Hunter 1980 Cherubibi, 37 ft. First boat I've owned. Got an insurance quote of $1,660/yr. I
head odors JFitz at 11:00am 08.20.12 Big Boats 1/976 Just had a sudden (and first time) occurence of head odors. Tank is pumped down and been treated, th
Customer Service OR LACK THEREOF kjensen677 at 10:59am 08.20.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/4 Our Beneteau 49, hull#100, developed a leak at the stern tube where it exits the hull on the port si
Skylight cover... Doug/Karen at 10:18am 08.20.12 Big Boats 1/713 Over the past winter, I discovered that one of my skylight covers, stacked in with the cockpit enclo
Autopilot Installation Richard19084 at 9:59am 08.20.12 Catalina 310 7/2016 Has anybody any recommendations (or comments) on the best autopilot for a 310?
Hunter 28.5 backstay adjustment Cmp1110 at 9:55am 08.20.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2771 With a br rig doesn't changing backstay tension ie increasing to tighten forestay loosen all of the
recharging batteries with external generator (Honda?) syoun10 at 9:41am 08.20.12 Ask All Sailors 20/16767 I'm thinking of buying a stand alone gasoline generator to avoid having to run my diesel engine at l
head sink faucet for my boat mikenovit at 9:11am 08.20.12 Bigger Boats 3/1399 The head sink faucet on my O322 is leaking and I need to buy a new one. Any ideas where I can buy o
given the cost of repairs what project will you tackle this rlrmystic at 9:07am 08.20.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1385 My goal is to replace two portlights and teak and holly sole. however, this boat could use a dozen
Replace bow pullpit Stan Linado at 8:34am 08.20.12 Smaller Boats 1/1546 Has anyone had to replace a bow pulpit on a 1989 25? If so, how did you access the backing plates in
Facet Diesel Fuel Pump Problem Rag Doll at 8:29am 08.20.12 Bigger Boats 9/6969 I have experienced a Fuel Pump Problem which I need some assistance with. I have a Universal M 12 en
Close call when engine quit alexco38 at 7:48am 08.20.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1688 Went out on Saturday for a sail and overnight stay over with family. As we left the harbor, the Volv
Engine temperature spikes PJludlow at 7:40am 08.20.12 Big Boats 1/1799 My 1986 Catalina 36 with Universal MD25XP has shown spikes in temperature depending on RPM and load.

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It's never easy. Autopilot install. Mark Maulden at 9:03pm 12.04.22 I would not just fill the gap with whatever comes out of a tube. There is a fair amount of torque a
Its funny Friday! dLj at 8:07pm 12.04.22 Clearly I'm in need of a vacation... dj
DC distribution panel in Hunters artboas at 7:48pm 12.04.22 Ok, here is the logical answer. There are many breakers on your boat that you regularly switch on an
Its funny Friday! (1) jssailem at 7:40pm 12.04.22 211356
Another Lithium conversion ... Hunter 49 Schematic artboas at 7:30pm 12.04.22 Artboas I've pulled all the stuff online for the 49. Maybe I need to check out the documentation f
It's never easy. Autopilot install. SycloneDriver at 7:00pm 12.04.22 You paid a lot for it.I hope Raymarine will offer support for there product. Good point. I'll ema
It's never easy. Autopilot install. SycloneDriver at 6:59pm 12.04.22 Beneteau did indeed use a custom plate on 343 models instead of the bracket supplied by Raymarine,
It's never easy. Autopilot install. (1) SycloneDriver at 6:57pm 12.04.22 Holy caramba ! That is one mighty meaty wheel, matey. Sure you didn't just borrow that off a D-12
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? Leeward Rail at 6:45pm 12.04.22 There was a beautiful big, well equipped schooner with a good crew, SSB radio, life raft and EPERB
It's never easy. Autopilot install. SycloneDriver at 6:44pm 12.04.22 Just a thought. If you have access to a 3d printer, you could make up a spacer to fill the gap. I
It's never easy. Autopilot install. SycloneDriver at 6:41pm 12.04.22 Nope - sure am glad I switched to a type 1 linear drive (below deck) auto pilot a while back. I co
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? capta at 6:34pm 12.04.22 That sound like what happens on a submarine when the Skipper shouts Dive Dive Dive... If you're at
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 6:05pm 12.04.22 211353
It's never easy. Autopilot install. MikeHoncho at 5:13pm 12.04.22 You paid a lot for it.I hope Raymarine will offer support for there product.
It's never easy. Autopilot install. BigEasy at 4:50pm 12.04.22 Next I found that the pedestal diameter is larger than the torque restraint is designed for and the
It's never easy. Autopilot install. (3) Ralph Johnstone at 4:34pm 12.04.22 Holy caramba ! That is one mighty meaty wheel, matey. Sure you didn't just borrow that off a D-12
It's never easy. Autopilot install. joker460 at 4:22pm 12.04.22 Just a thought. If you have access to a 3d printer, you could make up a spacer to fill the gap.
It's never easy. Autopilot install. kappykaplan at 3:56pm 12.04.22 Anyone have a better idea? Nope - sure am glad I switched to a type 1 linear drive (below deck) au
Hunter 386 freshwater tank sending unit help (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:25pm 12.04.22 Pretty difficult to tell what level sensor you have as this is an after market installation. Always
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? Ralph Johnstone at 2:40pm 12.04.22

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