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What the heck is this? (1) Team118 at 4:03pm 07.23.12 Catalina 30 15/2893 We thought it was a jap sub getting ready to torpedo our ferris wheel!!! There is a NOAA Buoy 20 m
Water in engine sump GreenLight at 2:54pm 07.23.12 Catalina 30 15/4172 I am getting a significant amount if what seems to be fresh water in the sump under the engine on my
Need to set up a reefing line on O'27 JonnyQuest at 1:51pm 07.23.12 Ask An Oday Owner 16/2632 Need help setting up a reefing line on O'27 Let me describe what I assume is the standard reefing r
Fresh Water Pump? BBolster at 1:12pm 07.23.12 Big Boats 6/1794 I have a 06 Hunter 38 with Jabsco Sensor Max #31750-0000 Water pump for the fresh water system. Rec
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 21/19175 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 4/2086 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 21/4892 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 0/1765 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 16/2127 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 2/3099 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

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Eliminate topping lift Joe at 11:06pm 02.25.23 I would consider it a blessing that you will now learn you don't really need a topping lift if you h
VDO Multifunctional Display: Batteries, water and fuel levels Brians Mast at 10:58pm 02.25.23 Thank you for all the links and contacts. I'm in the process of reviewing them all. The engine ins
Eliminate topping lift Hollyberry at 9:19pm 02.25.23 We store our main halyard at the boom end while moored, stabilizes the boom then. Also rigid vang so
Wind generators, yay or nay? Benny17441 at 9:04pm 02.25.23 Be better off with solar panels and a lot quieter.
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust BigEasy at 8:56pm 02.25.23 isn't it a little expensive to fully haul your boat for rust spot repairs as opposed to an inspecti
Wind generators, yay or nay? leo310 at 8:46pm 02.25.23 just to give you a idea I had 300 watts of solar and by 11am my house bank would be fully charged. A
Wind generators, yay or nay? fred1diver at 7:52pm 02.25.23 Thanks everyone for all the great replies, I will have to figure out how much solar I need and where
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust anelso29 at 7:43pm 02.25.23 Thank you eveyrone for your feedback on this topic. Your insights, experiences, and perspectives hav
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust (3) Ralph Johnstone at 7:15pm 02.25.23
Eliminate topping lift jssailem at 6:57pm 02.25.23 At least you can sail tomorrow.... Lucky you.:) :beer:
Wind generators, yay or nay? dlochner at 6:28pm 02.25.23 For wind generators to be effective there needs to be a good breeze, around 12-15 knots. Check the s
Eliminate topping lift buddybear at 6:16pm 02.25.23 You could use your spin as a topping lift at the dock Thanks for all of the input I will sail with
Eliminate topping lift JRT at 6:02pm 02.25.23 You could use your spin as a topping lift at the dock
A lesson on winches pclarksurf at 5:30pm 02.25.23 Quick observation, if you ran your safety chain around the back of the jack post it would give it a
Wind generators, yay or nay? jssailem at 5:07pm 02.25.23 My thoughts lean toward Solar. On average I would think you get more solar generation than wind gene
Rudder Tube Hunter 36 jssailem at 4:58pm 02.25.23 @skipperclaud, That makes perfect sense to me. It is a nice act you are sharing. Your attached image
Rudder Tube Hunter 36 skipperclaud at 4:41pm 02.25.23 Important tip... The Rudder Tube keeps your boat from flooding. If you need more explanation, PM
Rudder Tube Hunter 36 (2) skipperclaud at 4:39pm 02.25.23 Here is the result!
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust Davidasailor26 at 4:32pm 02.25.23 I don't think that should be happening. Just to be clear, the new spots I get always appear to act
Rudder Tube Hunter 36 skipperclaud at 4:29pm 02.25.23 :plus: Perhaps a flood victim boat. Raised up on the surge, shifted in place and dropped hard on th

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