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Foul Smell ad meliora at 6:11pm 07.31.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 21/3788 Hi good evening, I have (family has) a hunter 49 and it sits more than she sails :( - I just recentl
chain plate deck covers - 11.0A and others? Mark Maulden at 5:33pm 07.31.12 S2 8/1827 I had to pull the chain plate deck covers off to reseal the chain plates. I found washers under the
Sell it or scrap it (1) All U Get at 5:25pm 07.31.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1533 Hi all, I just replaced the Wilcox Critenden head and wondered if I should scrap it or sell it. The
Reverse steering Fairhaven at 4:33pm 07.31.12 Bristol 6/9144 I am totally frustrated with my inability to steer to starboard in my Beneteau. Bought a new three B
Tying up at new dock (1) Marc Bergmueller at 4:13pm 07.31.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2178 Hi all, I have a question about docking. I have a hunter 310, and an L shaped dock at the end of my
Whit Lock Steering (1) pdnervo at 1:25pm 07.31.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1467 We have a 2000 Beneteau 361 and a Whitlock steering unit on ... we would like to stow the wheel when
Wanted, map card, N.C./S.C.-Garmin 182C Chris Patterson at 1:13pm 07.31.12 Parts Search 0/3068 The title about says it all. Some scoundrel liberated my map card from my 182C. So I could use anoth
Rope Repair Slow Mo^cean at 1:10pm 07.31.12 Ask All Sailors 15/2744 My jib halyard's outer braid seperated from the inner strand, and is now about a foot shorter than t
Gas Strut/Pop Top mod RonRock at 12:30pm 07.31.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2108 I am ready to do the mod to my 79 Venture 25. I have read many of the previous threads on the forum,
Stupid propane tank question - tare weight jviss at 12:23pm 07.31.12 Ask All Sailors 16/8170 I found the specs for my propane tanks, which are 11 lb. capacity steel tanks made by Trident, model
Whit Lock Steering (1) pdnervo at 12:19pm 07.31.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1307 we have a 361 Beneteau 2000. we have a Whit-Lock steering system. we would like to take off the wh
Salt in propane locker jviss at 12:18pm 07.31.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1055 My 1984 Catalina 36 has a propane locker for 2 11 lb. steel propane bottles. I don't know if the lo
Solar Doug J at 11:36am 07.31.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 43/8037 I have a question for the electrical guru's (Walt :)). Okay, I know this topic has been discussed
Wireless Wind Instruments Beneteau 321 at 10:43am 07.31.12 Ask All Sailors 8/2867 Has anyone had any experience with the TacTick wireless wind system?
Blower? sailliny at 9:42am 07.31.12 Catalina 310 5/1983 Just wanted to know do any of you run the blower before starting the engine? My understanding is
Best way to attach the side shelves and over head storage? (3) joes new addiction at 8:21am 07.31.12 Ask All Sailors 4/2756 I had thought of moving up to a bigger boat or at least one with more, "creature comforts" than my P
Smile confusion fox islander at 6:34am 07.31.12 Catalina 30 6/7021 OK so over in "Big Boats" there's a post on the "smile" and as I've heard before the smile is caused
Rigging Empress at 6:21am 07.31.12 Big Boats 2/1041 I am a new Hunter 45 Legend (1988) owner. I am having trouble with the sail rigging. Particularly re
Stern Wake over Exhaust Port Rag Doll at 6:13am 07.31.12 Bigger Boats 6/2004 Just a question on a 1986 O Day 28. When I am sailing or motoring and get over 4 knots the stern
H310 stock holding tank sending unit canyon at 6:02am 07.31.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1892 My H310 has a stock 50 gal. holding tank, with the needle stuck on 3/4 full. The level sensor is ori

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Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source dlochner at 7:19am 01.30.23 Is the 12v source regulated? How close is it to 12v? Batteries need to be charged at a higher voltag
Hunter 356 in-mast sailing conversion to hanks/rope and halyard option (1) tfox2069 at 7:06am 01.30.23 So I'll throw out an idea that isn't fully formed, and see whether it has any merit based on the exp
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? Breezy1 at 6:53am 01.30.23 Priorities you've listed are very wise and definitely helpful. I find it is the time I've got to sch
And this is? smokey73 at 6:42am 01.30.23 @JamesG161 Thanks again as always! While NFPA 780 discusses "technical details" like conductor size
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? jssailem at 6:33am 01.30.23 I need to put my plan and schedule together to get everything done in time to enjoy the summer. I
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? Breezy1 at 6:14am 01.30.23 I hope he didn't get to the marina and then freeze solid while checking out the engine :biggrin:.
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? Breezy1 at 6:12am 01.30.23
And this is? JamesG161 at 6:08am 01.30.23 Winter Time Reviews of Lightning Strike Avoidance. newbie lightning protection? Best Review Jim...
Holding tank discharge hose question jssailem at 6:08am 01.30.23 The purpose of the valve at the thru hull is not to control the black water from the holding tank. I
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source (2) dLj at 5:23am 01.30.23 So our Genny has two connectors (Really three for the 220 but that is switched off if 12v and 110 i
Cabinet vs Marine Plywood: A showdown! (1) Marmalade at 5:09am 01.30.23 @dLj - your reply made me think of this scene... classic... Happy Monday everyone!
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source artleyt115 at 5:02am 01.30.23 I don't understand how you are hooking up the 12V alternator, and the 110V to your ship. I'd recom
Stale Forum Terry Cox at 4:53am 01.30.23 Also retiring soon - my last day is Tuesday Wow! Congrats. Retired in October 1997, but after a co
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source dLj at 4:52am 01.30.23 So on our 1984 O'day 26 we used to have a inboard motor which the previous owner tore out. My frien
Stale Forum Terry Cox at 4:44am 01.30.23 Not sure if it competes with your Black Box. Sheesh! Black Box wine is a bit too lofty for this bu
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source artleyt115 at 4:41am 01.30.23 So on our 1984 O'day 26 we used to have a inboard motor which the previous owner tore out. My friend
My hunter 420 passage has a bad creaking sounds in aft cabin. (1) Crazy Dave Condon at 4:30am 01.30.23 @jssailem Last line too funny
Hunter 41ac Keel question Crazy Dave Condon at 4:12am 01.30.23 Year and exact model would help. Upon retirement I think Hunter switched back to cast iron due to
Holding tank discharge hose question sailme88 at 4:07am 01.30.23 To be a better steward of our waterways, why wouldn't you install a macerator? Now to your question
Transom Drain Plug on a Hunter 23.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 4:04am 01.30.23 If water is getting in, the source could be transom hull to deck joint, waterballast tank lid,, leak

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