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Waste Water Tank Level Gauge Hunter 33 syoun10 at 12:22pm 05.16.12 Mid-Size Boats 11/7129 The black water tank level gauge in not working on my 2006 Hunter 33. Since the fresh water gauge w
YSM12 Motor Mounts naiad at 10:28am 05.16.12 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1444 Hello, I have a 1979 Hunter 30 with a Yanmar YSM12. I recently, over the past 3 years, have been rep
power from your cooking pot. GeorgiaBII at 10:21am 05.16.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2346 Found a interesting article online. I can see sailors might have an interest in this as well as hike
Interior hardware failing Torn Sail at 10:05am 05.16.12 Big Boats 10/2142 The 2004 Hunter 356 interior hatch hardware is failing on my boat. The latch will not stay engaged
sliding sewn in cord??? airforce sails??? CNein001 at 9:50am 05.16.12 Musings With Maine Sail 3/2648 I am going to look at a set of used sails this weekend. The man said the jib has a sliding sewn in
Shaft coupling bolt torque Nom De Guerre at 9:17am 05.16.12 Engines and Propulsion 2/1961 Does anyone have the drive coupling bolt torque specification handy? This is on a 2GM, 1" shaft. Ft
A simple perhaps stupid question c_witch at 8:56am 05.16.12 Trailer Sailors 4/2664 Ok are vented loops bi directional in the flow of liquid thru them? I recently hooked up the loop on
More Hunter 380 questions BJSSailing at 8:25am 05.16.12 Big Boats 14/2600 For the bilge, I noticed on the electrical panel there is a spring action toggle switch that says Au
West marine 610 Frasman at 8:21am 05.16.12 Pearson 2/1653 I was wondering if anyone had exp with the West Marine 2 part epoxy. I am trying to repair a couple
Little Rusty...... (1) Maine Sail at 8:13am 05.16.12 Ask All Sailors 10/2206 This morning I was supposed to meet one of my customers, "bright and early", to move his boat to the
hunter 37legend lifeline stanchions MICHAEL7914 at 7:50am 05.16.12 Big Boats 0/941 im looking for three cranked lifeline stanchions ..any source appreciated..hopefully in se florida/.
Best way to clean awlgrip? Greg McKenzie at 7:13am 05.16.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1495 I plan to start with pressure wash at 1600 psi then will look to options.
C 310 in June issue of Mainsheet bobjames at 7:05am 05.16.12 Catalina 310 0/1189 Hi Captains and Admirals: You probably just received the June/summer issue of Mainsheet Magazine a
Turnbuckle Alternator Bracket Por Fin at 6:56am 05.16.12 Engines and Propulsion 3/2550 Hi folks -- I need a little advice. I'm going to try and improve my life a tad. I've got a 10
Help...I have Mozzarella water! odaydokay at 6:42am 05.16.12 Ask All Sailors 10/2558 For the second year in a row (I own this boat 17 years) my fresh water tank has clogged its filter i
H-356/36 impeller seadaddler at 6:31am 05.16.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2648 Hi all does anyone have the # of the Johson impeller for the raw water pump or what do you use. I go
Cleaning Faucets seadaddler at 6:08am 05.16.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/844 Just wondering what do you use to clean the faucets like in the shower and galley sink faucets and h
Burners for CSI 3-burner propane stove formrteki at 5:29am 05.16.12 Parts Search 1/2862 We are buying a 1985 Hunter legend that has been used as a dockboat for 10 years. They haven't used
First sail for 2012! (2) Paladin27 at 5:07am 05.16.12 Smaller Boats 2/1162 Finally got out into the lake last night! This spring has been disappointing weather after that unu
Current Hunter 27 air conditioning. Crazy Dave Condon at 4:20am 05.16.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1312 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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Mattress Underlayment Hello Below at 2:45pm 01.21.23 Stop the moisture at the source rather than letting it travel through the mattress and condense on
Title The_Sailing_Pelican at 2:39pm 01.21.23 Because of the boat's age, there may not be a title. At least in NY it was sometime in the 1980s be
Title The_Sailing_Pelican at 2:37pm 01.21.23 FYI, if the boat was/is Documented by CG regulation, it can't have a title. Even if Documented many
Beyond USA insurance The_Sailing_Pelican at 2:28pm 01.21.23 Did you talk to GEICO? Was it GEICO or BoatUS/Geico? We have BoatUS/Geico and they insured us (70
Mast stepping The_Sailing_Pelican at 2:24pm 01.21.23 Lots of variables here.. making assumptions is never good. so a few questions to set the stage: Is
What is This, Anyone Need One? Orbweaver at 2:22pm 01.21.23 (doing my best Red Skelton impression) I don't know what that is, but it's a genuine idn't?
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Timm R Oday25 at 1:55pm 01.21.23 I'm thinking you are going to need a high pressure pump to geta semi liquid very far. Perhaps a grea
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 1:51pm 01.21.23 This sounds like a crazy idea but since I have the mast step torn apart this would be a good opportu
Gennaker shemandr at 1:50pm 01.21.23 Sorry, I missed the gennaker and read spinnaker. Tried to post during my lunch 1/2 hour.
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable thinwater at 1:40pm 01.21.23 I found the light(s) I referred to earlier: https://store.marinebeam.com/navisafe-portable-360-mob-
Bearing Cap rusted tight sbrogden at 1:40pm 01.21.23 The new nozzle is adjustable. Got Bearing Buddies installed and greased. Able to get the gun loose w
Mast stepping sailme88 at 1:27pm 01.21.23 Lots of variables here.. making assumptions is never good. so a few questions to set the stage: Is
Mast stepping The_Sailing_Pelican at 1:00pm 01.21.23 Hi Rick. A big question, do you plan to hire it out or DIY? I've watched our yard do our 60 foot pl
Mast stepping The_Sailing_Pelican at 12:56pm 01.21.23 My position at our club is Chair of the hoist committee.. I am responsible for the stepping and uns
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable ggrizzard at 12:46pm 01.21.23 I found the light(s) I referred to earlier: https://store.marinebeam.com/navisafe-portable-360-mob-l
Dock and Go Override How-to Hello Below at 12:39pm 01.21.23 Interesting.... You wouldn't still have those techs contact info by any chance, would you? Thank yo
Sailing to Bahamas, preparations The_Sailing_Pelican at 12:37pm 01.21.23 I have done many Gulf Stream crossings from Florida to various parts of the Bahamas. I have done i
What did he mean when he said this? BigEasy at 11:56am 01.21.23 Like all boats out on the water, if they preform to your desired expectations be happy. If not trad
Sailing to Bahamas, preparations The_Sailing_Pelican at 11:55am 01.21.23 Where and for how long? crossing from FLL to Nassau is a one full day trip requiring no special pr
Sailing to Bahamas, preparations The_Sailing_Pelican at 11:50am 01.21.23 Jacklines, tethers and harnesses. AIS Transceiver Autopilot Charts, electronic or paper. Explore

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