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Fuel return line -Perkins Prima 50 georgetheleo at 10:41pm 09.08.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/562 I discovered that the fuel return line on my Perkins Prima 50 is leaking thru the line itself. i can
What am I looking at here (surveying a C30)? (2) Qorgyle at 6:21pm 09.08.22 Ask All Sailors 29/3361 I had more questions but limited time and went away without asking them. I'm going to go back but I
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history (7) DianaOfBurlington at 1:48pm 09.08.22 Ask All Sailors 21/2632
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida palcuz at 11:24am 09.08.22 Ask All Sailors 176/17109 I'm writing to get some insight to a Boston to Miami trip a friend is attempting. He will be leaving
The Last Naval Battle of WW2? JamesG161 at 10:26am 09.08.22 Sails Call Lounge 11/1641 Time: August 21, 1945 Place: South China Seas The Ships: Sailboats Engagement: 1- Japanese 2 -
New Mainsail NCBrew at 9:48am 09.08.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1644 I am thinking of purchasing a new Neil Pride Mainsail. Does anyone have any comments on Neil Pride s
Corsica Storm.. Computer Models.. Leeward Rail at 8:32pm 09.07.22 Weather and Forecasting 4/1657 LZZE_UbsRkQ 6XtaUgeHqlo https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/one-dead-many-households-off-electric
Traveling alongside The_Sailing_Pelican at 7:21pm 09.07.22 Ask All Sailors 29/2747 Hello again Quick question... Is it common for owners to supervise/travel alongside the tractor trai
Legend 40.5 - what length hose for forward head replacement? baycloud at 5:33pm 09.07.22 Big Boats 11/1456 Hey all, looking to replace the hose for the forward head. Planning to use raritan saniflex since I
Now that's a thunderstorm. TimFromLI at 4:58pm 09.07.22 Ask All Sailors 16/1351 Has anyone seen this storm that hit Corsica a few weeks ago: PUpN_1zrdBg
Electric panel capseaquel at 2:26pm 09.07.22 Ask All Sailors 36/2984 Refrigerator does not come on. I think it is an electrical problem, as there appears be power to th
Thinking of downsizing from my H26 rade0041 at 2:14pm 09.07.22 Smaller Boats 5/1166 Water levels on our lake have been low for 2 years now making it impossible to keep my boat in the w
Reefer rack marchem at 12:54pm 09.07.22 Catalina 310 5/1187 The reefer rack in our 2000 C310 is starting to show it's age. I'd like to either get a new one, or
East coast Florida cruising spots Andiamo 34 at 12:39pm 09.07.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1559 My wife and I are looking to "hop" up and down the east coast of Florida, looking for spots to hang
1987 Cat 22 Transom Scupper Drain (1) John Marrone at 9:33am 09.07.22 Catalina 22 5/1197 Any luck with these expensive replacement parts and their installation. I believe one of the copper
Installing Air Conditioning in Hunter 356 / 36 karellen at 5:16pm 09.06.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1607 I posted a few years ago about installing AC in our 356. We ordered the 16000 BTU Dometic unit back
Beneteau 331 steering DZinger at 4:59pm 09.06.22 Ask All Sailors 3/823 I found we had to cross the chain in the binnacle to have the steering wheel turn in the proper dire
Interesting Smell - 1993 Hunter Legend 40.5 Sdiring at 3:02pm 09.06.22 Big Boats 8/864 Hi everyone, I have an odor issue. There is a chemical smell when we open the boat. Doesn't smell
'83 Oday 25 swing / centerboatd (1) portajon at 2:19pm 09.06.22 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1923 Been a member here for several years, check the Hunter forum post for a full restoration we did on a
Dome lights in cabin of Hunter 33C justustoo at 1:37pm 09.06.22 The Cherubini Hunters 3/692 1. How do you get them apart (the ones over the settees)? 2. are there LED replacement bulbs availab

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Early 80s H36 Strut Ralph Johnstone at 3:42pm 03.03.25 Here is a snap shot of my old and completely galvanically compromised strut It doesn't look too h
SSB ground Plane Option dLj at 3:26pm 03.03.25 I don't have direct experience, but I've heard good things about this. dj
1 gallon portable fuel tank...? Charles Erwin at 3:20pm 03.03.25 Here is an idea. Use it to fill the built in- no spill. Use it direct. Can size is whatever you wa
1 gallon portable fuel tank...? Captain Larry-DH at 3:06pm 03.03.25 You can go for hours on the internal tank. It will be plenty. The suzuki 2.5 sips fuel. PS - very ti
Lithium battery question MFD at 3:01pm 03.03.25 The batteries I have a built in BMS, I really don't have access to the settings. In light use it se
How do you install a prop shaft coupling with only 2" to spare?! Project_Mayhem at 2:45pm 03.03.25 Getting the old one off was actually pretty easy thanks to the custom tool that @Tally Ho let me bor
Catalina sliding gooseneck recommendation yelkenli at 1:15pm 03.03.25 Any idea of the working load for a C27 downhaul? Under 100lb ? 200lb? I have an old (I think) 29mm
1 gallon portable fuel tank...? Benny17441 at 12:47pm 03.03.25 The internal tank when full should provide ample run time. If you want to carry a reserve for emerg
Observations of my New LiFePO4 batteries MFD at 11:54am 03.03.25 Makes sense that the screenshot is right after BAT3 was charging and hence still that higher voltage
Bowsprits and Spinnakers (1) David in Sandusky at 11:46am 03.03.25 We fly our asymmetric (pictured to the left and below) with the tack line wrapped around front of th
Upgrading Inverter/charger (1) MFD at 11:11am 03.03.25 Confirmed on shall/must vs. should/recommended/encouraged. Back to audible alarms - I don't have ac
Hunter 23 - Furling jib setup, stanchion replacement, ipad mount in companionway (3) jssailem at 9:57am 03.03.25 Tim The iPad is easy. I have a binnacle guard that looks a lot like the steering bar handles on a by
Antifreeze Leak buddybear at 9:47am 03.03.25 Have had a perplexing leak in the coolant system. Have changed a few hoses which seemed suspect and
Observations of my New LiFePO4 batteries jssailem at 9:42am 03.03.25 That is correct. The batteries have been stored in their shipping containers since I charged them in
How do you install a prop shaft coupling with only 2" to spare?! Hayden Watson at 9:33am 03.03.25 Cooling is also a good friend ......................... on the prop shaft at the SAME TIME as you
Observations of my New LiFePO4 batteries Hayden Watson at 9:28am 03.03.25 Sorry if my message miscommunicated the initial setup. I initially charged each battery, and the No
Bowsprits and Spinnakers (1) jssailem at 9:20am 03.03.25 Here I am sailing my 15ft Montgomery with the new asymmetrical spinaker on the home built bow sprit
Bowsprits and Spinnakers dLj at 9:08am 03.03.25 Are you looking for the bow sprit to be mounted under the top deck? Most are mounted on top of the d
How do you install a prop shaft coupling with only 2" to spare?! BigEasy at 9:06am 03.03.25 I had a new prop shaft and coupling machined. It's a very tight fit and there's only two inches bet
Hunter 306 Tank Sending Units jssailem at 8:53am 03.03.25 ensure there is current. It is not current that you are reading it is OHM resistance. 33 OHMs for

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