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120-Volt Distribution Panel Relay's (1) Jeff Jellick at 1:00pm 07.23.12 Big Boats 6/1928 Has anyone attempted to change out a relay inside of the Hunter / Ultra Marine 120-volt distribution
Does anyone know the GPH for a yamaha 6hp (4stroke) Scubajeep at 11:48am 07.23.12 Ask All Sailors 21/19159 We are planning for a quick trip to Grand Isle (about 80 miles) from the lake, and we need a little
What instruments really needed at inside nav station? FredV at 11:38am 07.23.12 The Cherubini Hunters 4/2084 I'm now finally living on Fred V, albeit on stands in the marina parking lot, and every night find m
Raymarine Rotary Drive-AutoPilot (1) webfoot at 11:00am 07.23.12 Ask All Sailors 0/1894 I have had some problems with the rotary drive for my Type 1 6000 Autopilot. Its the drive unit that
Looking to find a trailer for an O'day 25 AaronL at 10:47am 07.23.12 Trailer Sailors 12/5500 Just bought my first boat! Not really sure where to look for a trailer for it. I'll have the boat
Directions for using the holding tank! phagialas at 10:46am 07.23.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1719 I'm a new owner of a 1986 Hunter 28.5. Was wondering if anyone can steer me in the right direction
Battery Switch Operation (1) Marc14857 at 10:37am 07.23.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 21/4891 We were out on moorings adjacent to friends on a 2006 H41 last night when I got a call from them to
Question on wire sizing on alternater Graycruiser at 10:18am 07.23.12 Musings With Maine Sail 0/1763 Loved your thread on sizing fuses. On a recent upgrade, it was necessary to directly connect the a
26.5 gooseneck kevin@keltico.com at 9:55am 07.23.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1110 I have a Hunter 26.5 with a worn out gooseneck. Any advice on finding a replacement? My mast has H-2
winch lube thetone at 9:29am 07.23.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1060 does anyone have instructions on how to lubricate the winches on my 1987 hunter 28.5
OK, should I do this or forget it? joes new addiction at 8:04am 07.23.12 Ask An Oday Owner 16/2126 Here's how it ALL began............ Since '88 I've had the sailing bug, but motorcycle racing, famil
3YM PresurePlates?? BruceK at 7:28am 07.23.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1260 My yard has spent hours tracking down a "squeel" like sound when under forward load at 22k rpm only.
Advice on Interlux Bottomkote NT Adana at 6:51am 07.23.12 Trailer Sailors 2/3096 Looks like I may be just a week away from getting my Hunter 23.5 into the water to stay. Big questio
Yanmar 2GM issue Michel16055 at 6:02am 07.23.12 Ask All Sailors 20/5946 I have an Oday 302 with a Yanmar 2GM diesel engine. when I rev past 2500rpm the water stops coming o
Problem with Raymarine ST60 Wind ? Bowedtoothdoc at 5:49am 07.23.12 Ask All Sailors 9/5775 My Hunter 450 has Raymarine ST60 wind, speed, and depth instruments all mounted side by side above t
Weight Capacity on C22? hubbardbilly at 5:07am 07.23.12 Catalina 22 14/2684 Did a day sail yesterday with 4 adults in RI. Steady 15kt winds with some big swells in the Narragan
Used Cruiser Discussion - Old or Nearly New Ducati at 4:15am 07.23.12 Ask All Sailors 23/4453 Just in the early stages (cost benefit analysis) of either buying a 25-30 year old 40'-46' proven cr
Replacing the rub rail JasonC at 9:10pm 07.22.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/3314 Anyone replaced the rub rail a any help is welcome
Chronic Under Charging? Check For Volt Drop.... Maine Sail at 8:16pm 07.22.12 Musings With Maine Sail 3/2974 This is easier to show in a video rather than to explain so a video is below. A few weeks ago I put
seattle to mexco: SSB, Windvane,watermaker,bimini or dodger? Jared1048 at 7:59pm 07.22.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1842 Im currently planning on sailing to San Diego for the Baja haha in 2014 and am refitting boat curren

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A lesson on winches brockangelo at 9:15am 02.25.23 @pclarksurf I've never seen a trailer extension mounted like that, but that is a great solution hone
A lesson on winches Rick Webb at 9:11am 02.25.23 Totally get it-- had the exact same challenge when I got my original from the PO. I had to decide:
Rudder Tube Hunter 36 jssailem at 8:44am 02.25.23 I am thinking maybe that boat had a very bad grounding and the rudder was also damaged. :plus: Per
can you mix winch and winch handle brands? jssailem at 8:38am 02.25.23
Raymarine C90W BigEasy at 8:23am 02.25.23 So they have a C90W for me with a bundle package for $400 with my old C-80 trade in. Check Ebay,
Epoxy Additives PaulK at 8:21am 02.25.23 No, but have seen owners put thin stripes of HDPE under the sliding hatch to provide a smooth slipp
Epoxy Additives jssailem at 8:17am 02.25.23 No, but have seen owners put thin stripes of HDPE under the sliding hatch to provide a smooth slippe
Another anchor (rode) thread JBP-PA at 7:45am 02.25.23 I switched from 3 strand to plait and I love it. Much easier on bare hands (I don't have a windlass)
Crazy? Mast, rigging for H26 Davidasailor26 at 7:45am 02.25.23
Outboard question for Catalina 27 owners Joe at 7:44am 02.25.23 Take it from a Catalina 27 owner. Optimal set up is Tohatsu 10 or 15 HP (they weigh almost the same
B&G Autopilot install - glass, Al, or SS mounting brackets or naked? (2) Davidasailor26 at 7:25am 02.25.23 The ram, pushing a relatively short tiller arm, does take a pretty significant amount of force. Bene
Crazy? Mast, rigging for H26 Crazy Dave Condon at 7:23am 02.25.23 @Davidasailor26 I made him aware there is no resale value if he proceeded plus there is the safety
can you mix winch and winch handle brands? Tally Ho at 7:11am 02.25.23 Just don't catch the Lazyjacks when a gust flips the sail in mid hoist. You maybe getting that new
advice on auto chart plotter dLj at 6:50am 02.25.23 Tons of great advice above. The only thing I'd add in about autorouting I didn't see is be very care
advice on auto chart plotter jssailem at 6:44am 02.25.23 Get it soon this one is listed to be gone 31 May 2023 https://charts.noaa.gov/PDFs/14500.pdf Or th
advice on auto chart plotter jssailem at 6:39am 02.25.23 Here is a site that might be helpful. https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/find-charts.html
VDO Multifunctional Display: Batteries, water and fuel levels (1) jssailem at 6:36am 02.25.23 At one time the Hobbs Meter was the standard for keeping a log of engine time. They were electromec
advice on auto chart plotter JBP-PA at 6:24am 02.25.23 You can also get openCPN and all the US charts for free.
advice on auto chart plotter JBP-PA at 6:22am 02.25.23 Richardson's is about the only game in town for Lake Erie chart books, but it is good as far as char
Crazy? Mast, rigging for H26 Davidasailor26 at 6:07am 02.25.23

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