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Mystery with my genset? Jollyroger at 2:19pm 07.28.12 Engines and Propulsion 9/3057 My three cylinder 120 volt diesel genset suddenly decided to only run on tick-over, and obviously wo
Need depth sounder for a Hunter 270 Igetit at 1:19pm 07.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2447 I'm in the process of trading up to a 2002 Hunter 270 that was owned by a doctor who rarely sailed h
2Qm20 injection fuel pump cjgaston at 12:09pm 07.28.12 Parts Search 0/2676 Need one for my engine, anybody has one laying around for sale
masthead anchor light for 2000 hunter 410 rglobig at 11:52am 07.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1085 I would like to replace my anchor light bulb with an LED bulb when I have the mast down to transit t
Stern Rail Seats Bpruim@att.net at 11:28am 07.28.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/2996 I recently pruchased a 1985 Hunter 285. Interested in adding Stern Rail Seats. Two questions: 1. H
turnbuckles r.bostic356 at 11:19am 07.28.12 Catalina 22 0/1318 Just had to order top stays for my 22 because the turnbucks threads on the stay side are cross threa
Hunter 23.5 Main Sheet out of mast! Cape Charles at 11:01am 07.28.12 Smaller Boats 5/2178 Made a bonehead rookie mistake with the 23.5....Stepped the mast and at the end found the mainsheet
1985 Hunter 40 keel weld seam - is this normal?? (1) cbrooks07 at 11:00am 07.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1267 Hi - I am new to the forum, and (hopefully) about to buy a 1985 Hunter 40. I viewed the boat today a
Replacement Prop for a H41 shiller at 9:42am 07.28.12 Big Boats 6/1646 I need to replace my 2 Blade factory installed prop on my Hunter 41. Does anyone know the make an s
Heading South Perfect Excuse at 9:24am 07.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1053 We desire to relocate our Hunter 410 to La Paz, Mexico from Port Moody, B.C. Currently, I have certa
Another Battery Question gjaffess at 9:11am 07.28.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1078 On my O'Day 272, I have the usual 2 battery setup. If i have it set for battery 1, will both batter
Lee Helm Question cb32863 at 8:32am 07.28.12 Ask An Oday Owner 27/5134 Got my O' Day 25 finaly launched and have been having lee helm. Have loosened the forestay as much a
Keel Cradle jkowza at 8:24am 07.28.12 Sirius 21/22 5/3503 I happen to notice something the other day while the boat was on the trailer. The manual says to lo
5411 engine question: jrowan at 6:45am 07.28.12 Catalina 30 11/5097 Hello all, Does anyone else with a 5411 model Universal diesel know where the hose that exits up f
Bleed Screw: Which one is it? (1) Scup at 6:38am 07.28.12 Ask All Sailors 24/6861 ...on Yanmar 1GM10. See pic. Which screw is used to bleed the air from the secondary filter, "A"
Quadrant problems (4) Goldfinger at 6:09am 07.28.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1922 2? problems. 1) My quadrant stop is "working" the deck just behind the binnacle
Shower Curtain (2) gpd955 at 6:09am 07.28.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 14/11729 Did a search of the forums and couldn't find anything on this.... Have any Catalina (or other) ow
Making bed out of the table Ron.Korpan at 5:49am 07.28.12 Big Boats 4/1570 Recently bought a 92 hunter vision, suppose to sleep 7, tried to put the table down to make a bed, c
Catalina 27 Upwind Performance Ajay73 at 4:31am 07.28.12 Mid-Size Boats 12/6565 I have a 1980 C27 with the standard fin keel. Just this past week I was able to get out sailing it
Wet plywood encased in fiberglass weh5748 at 4:19am 07.28.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1348 On a recently purchased O'Day 19 in excellent shape overall I discovered and repaired several cracks

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LPG tank Hunter 39 (1) jssailem at 12:34pm 01.25.23 The boat has 1 LPG tank onboard. Do you think the 1 tank should be enough to make the trip? Tough
Solar panel question/Recommendations artleyt115 at 12:34pm 01.25.23 I didn't realize the site blocked excel files, probably because of macros that could hide malicious
Installing a Selden or Trogear Adjustable Bowsprit? 4Winds at 12:20pm 01.25.23 I recently added a selden bow sprit to my hunter 340. Like you I tried to do a lot of research but
Below deck auto pilot Ralph Johnstone at 12:06pm 01.25.23 All that comes to mind right now is a hood which goes slightly above the hole in the side of the laz
Solar panel question/Recommendations rgranger at 11:51am 01.25.23 You know.... this rabbit hole is deeeeep! We could start talking about electric outboards, LiFePO4
Solar panel question/Recommendations (3) rgranger at 11:50am 01.25.23 Here are some more ideas and products... https://www.custommarineproducts.com/marine-solar-panels.h
LPG tank Hunter 39 Duluthwinger at 11:47am 01.25.23 We did not take the arch down because the arch is bolted and bedded with I think 5200. We would have
Solar panel question/Recommendations rgranger at 11:45am 01.25.23 A 200 watt solar panel is going to take up an enormous amount of room . :plus: If you have a bim
Boat ID (1) SailingLoto at 11:41am 01.25.23 31 irwin yawl?
Solar panel question/Recommendations Timm R Oday25 at 11:40am 01.25.23 A couple of thoughts . We also have 25 Oday . A 200 watt solar panel is going to take up an enormous
Yamaha 30 / Scampi 30 IORHalfTunner at 11:31am 01.25.23 Ever since I started to research the Scampi 30 (one of which I now very proudly own), I knew of the
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat PGIJon at 11:24am 01.25.23 @PGIJon That is really sad to hear about the loss of your boat. What electronics do you have that m
Solar panel question/Recommendations Orbweaver at 11:21am 01.25.23 ... (especially with a controller) ... To echo dlochner and emphasize: YOU MUST USE A CONTROLLER w
Rust around rudder Pintles Ralph Johnstone at 11:17am 01.25.23 The prep work is open to discussion but to avoid a repeat of the corrosion problem again after it g
Solar panel question/Recommendations Ralph Johnstone at 11:09am 01.25.23 The site wont let me post it :/ We'll have to settle for a screen shot.
Installing a Selden or Trogear Adjustable Bowsprit? HD74 at 11:07am 01.25.23 I recently added a selden bow sprit to my hunter 340. Like you I tried to do a lot of research but f
Solar panel question/Recommendations dlochner at 11:07am 01.25.23 This is some really good information, from the sounds of it I should be able to use the 200W solar
Boat ID SailingLoto at 11:05am 01.25.23 Irwin ketch comes to mind do you know how long it is? Mid 30s I would guess
Solar panel question/Recommendations artleyt115 at 10:58am 01.25.23 You're off to a good start. If you are unsure of your math, please post the spreadsheet so we can
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat Artey1 at 10:54am 01.25.23 Sorry to hear about the loss of your boat. I wish I were closer to come get some of the items off of

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