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syoun10 at 12:22pm 05.16.12
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The black water tank level gauge in not working on my 2006 Hunter 33. Since the fresh water gauge w
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Hello, I have a 1979 Hunter 30 with a Yanmar YSM12. I recently, over the past 3 years, have been rep
GeorgiaBII at 10:21am 05.16.12
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Found a interesting article online. I can see sailors might have an interest in this as well as hike
Torn Sail at 10:05am 05.16.12
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The 2004 Hunter 356 interior hatch hardware is failing on my boat. The latch will not stay engaged
CNein001 at 9:50am 05.16.12
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I am going to look at a set of used sails this weekend. The man said the jib has a sliding sewn in
Nom De Guerre at 9:17am 05.16.12
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Does anyone have the drive coupling bolt torque specification handy? This is on a 2GM, 1" shaft. Ft
c_witch at 8:56am 05.16.12
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Ok are vented loops bi directional in the flow of liquid thru them? I recently hooked up the loop on
BJSSailing at 8:25am 05.16.12
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For the bilge, I noticed on the electrical panel there is a spring action toggle switch that says Au
Frasman at 8:21am 05.16.12
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I was wondering if anyone had exp with the West Marine 2 part epoxy. I am trying to repair a couple
Maine Sail at 8:13am 05.16.12
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This morning I was supposed to meet one of my customers, "bright and early", to move his boat to the
MICHAEL7914 at 7:50am 05.16.12
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im looking for three cranked lifeline stanchions ..any source appreciated..hopefully in se florida/.
Greg McKenzie at 7:13am 05.16.12
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I plan to start with pressure wash at 1600 psi then will look to options.
bobjames at 7:05am 05.16.12
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Hi Captains and Admirals: You probably just received the June/summer issue of Mainsheet Magazine a
Por Fin at 6:56am 05.16.12
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Hi folks -- I need a little advice. I'm going to try and improve my life a tad. I've got a 10
odaydokay at 6:42am 05.16.12
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For the second year in a row (I own this boat 17 years) my fresh water tank has clogged its filter i
seadaddler at 6:31am 05.16.12
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Hi all does anyone have the # of the Johson impeller for the raw water pump or what do you use. I go
seadaddler at 6:08am 05.16.12
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Just wondering what do you use to clean the faucets like in the shower and galley sink faucets and h
formrteki at 5:29am 05.16.12
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We are buying a 1985 Hunter legend that has been used as a dockboat for 10 years. They haven't used
Paladin27 at 5:07am 05.16.12
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Finally got out into the lake last night! This spring has been disappointing weather after that unu
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:20am 05.16.12
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If anyone is in the process of adding heat and air or air, feel free to contact me and I will tell y

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Joker valve question - back-flow problem in my Jabsco Quiet Flush toilet
Captain Larry-DH at 6:54pm 09.19.22
Do check the BASE VALVE GASKET. If the gasket material around the weighted flapper swell, it'll blo
Strange Belt Wear
Morgan donor at 6:47pm 09.19.22
I see no reason the belt cover should be so close to the belt. Asking for trouble... with any cyclic
Joker valve question - back-flow problem in my Jabsco Quiet Flush toilet
Ken13559 at 6:36pm 09.19.22
Do check the BASE VALVE GASKET. If the gasket material around the weighted flapper swell, it'll bloc
Vs on luff of asymmetric spinnaker
Ken13559 at 6:26pm 09.19.22
the horizontal V probably indicate to the helms direction to go? ;)
Question regarding how to winterize seacocks when boat kept in the water all winter
Capt Robbie at 5:44pm 09.19.22
most of the boats that stay in the water here in nj have engine room heaters, run heat lamps near se
Yanmar Engine Mount Worries
jaysweet at 5:33pm 09.19.22
Quick note: The parts book shows the two front mounts to be "100" and the two aft mounts to be "75"
Yanmar Engine Mount Worries
jaysweet at 5:28pm 09.19.22
Hard to tell from the video, but there could be a separation of the engine mount top plate from the
Oil in Bilge (Atomic 4)
RitSim at 5:14pm 09.19.22
Rear main seal, or oil pan rusting out or oil overfill or head gasket external leak
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jssailem at 2:26pm 09.19.22
I like the water/bubbles test. Mechanics often use an improvised stethoscope combined with visual an
Perfect for the Headmistress on you holiday gift list
dlochner at 2:04pm 09.19.22
But it's not a Raritan! No one asks how to rebuild or fix a Raritan. Jabsco? Well that's another
Perfect for the Headmistress on you holiday gift list
jssailem at 1:50pm 09.19.22
Generic Bob... Still funny.
Oil in Bilge (Atomic 4)
jssailem at 1:41pm 09.19.22
I want to be able to go on long trips (costly) and need to be able to rely on the engine. The goal
Regional crops
jssailem at 1:33pm 09.19.22
At the least they are getting smaller. 2022. 625lb Gator 2016. 800lb Gator Perhaps there are few
Vs on luff of asymmetric spinnaker
Sailfanatic at 1:12pm 09.19.22
The V shape allows the sail trimmer to recognize how much curl is in the luff of the spinnaker. The
Oil in Bilge (Atomic 4)
Ralph Johnstone at 1:04pm 09.19.22
Your #1 job before anything else is to find the exact source on the engine of the oil leak and go fr
Have any builders dabbled Galvanized Iron?
rgranger at 12:09pm 09.19.22
I have a decently capable shop, my ide was to order some Zink flat bar stock, and drill a couple th
Connecting NMEA 0183 from nexus classic
hbethell at 12:09pm 09.19.22
daydreamerjr were you ultimately able to connect your Nexus Classic to a wireless bridge? If so, whi
Regional crops
rgranger at 12:08pm 09.19.22
I noticed that in both stories.... the hunters are wearing crocs... :biggrin::thumbup:
Have any builders dabbled Galvanized Iron?   (1)
HeelBoy at 12:07pm 09.19.22
I have a decently capable shop, my ide was to order some Zink flat bar stock, and drill a couple thr
Regional crops
rgranger at 12:06pm 09.19.22
Same area.... 6 years earlier https://abcnews4.com/news/local/mammoth-800-pound-gator-caught-in-sou

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