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Batteries for Hunter 33 Jim Beck at 7:34am 04.16.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/3025 I use two batteries on my Hunter 33 and it is time to replace them. I have been using Group 27 Deep
H29.5 Air Conditioner and Heat Dave602 at 7:28am 04.16.12 Mid-Size Boats 11/2808 I saw some pretty old posts on AC/Heat in a H29.5. Are there still some folks out there with AC on
Buying a boat Sailor Mick at 7:20am 04.16.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1327
Mooring Ball and Pendants Begynol at 6:56am 04.16.12 Ask All Sailors 10/3765 Hello everyone: I purchased a brand new used 1984 Hunter 25.5. I need to get a mooring ball and
Replacing sheet track ends. Jon4399 at 6:09am 04.16.12 Big Boats 2/1032 I have a Hunter 37.5 Legend. All of the sheet track end stops are broken or completely gone. The i
Sailing 272 without headsail Cabasa 83 at 5:33am 04.16.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2020 My headsail is being repaired but Sunday was supposed to be beautiful so we went sailing anyway. Fou
Bimini installation for Hunter 306 Hannah Quinn at 3:43am 04.16.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1775 We bought an 05 Hunter 306 last fall and are preparing it for our first season. It came with a full
Depth transducer rblevens at 9:55pm 04.15.12 The Cherubini Hunters 10/3969 As you know I am rebuilding Drifter. The plan is to work on the interior after launching and this in
Blisters on Catalina 320 kwilson1033 at 9:44pm 04.15.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/4910 I am looking at buying a 1995 Catalina 320. I just had it surveyed and found over two dozen large b
Jacaranda Robert Rabalais at 9:39pm 04.15.12 Trailer Sailors 4/1816 Have a 1994 Hunter 23.5 which I purchased 1 year ago and am slowly refurbishing all. All hardware re
Jacaranda Robert Rabalais at 9:29pm 04.15.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/634 Have a 1994 Hunter 23.5 which I purchased 1 year ago and am slowly refurbishing all. All hardware re
German Wiring and American Rewiring (1) cbsura at 8:32pm 04.15.12 Bavaria 7/5383
Season Prep costs GeorgiaBII at 7:58pm 04.15.12 Ask All Sailors 30/3562 Do you ever start adding up all the receipts for the "minor" projects before the season starts and f
Netflix movie "Deep Water" Benny17441 at 7:49pm 04.15.12 Ask All Sailors 14/4457 This is a documentary of the story of Donald Crowhurst and the race around the world non-stop. It
Electrical Issues on H306 2003 ADG at 6:44pm 04.15.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1383 I recently purchased a 2003 H306 and I have questions about the electrical system. I can plug into
430 sodablast......paint Navicula at 6:34pm 04.15.12 Big Boats 7/1585 Hi........I need some info please...............I am getting the bottom of my boat sodablasted this
spinnaker plainssailor at 6:33pm 04.15.12 Day Sailers 6/2582 I have a new to me 25 oday. I have a spinnaker, which is labeled head, tack and clew. I just pulle
Converting CNG to propane dwp at 6:31pm 04.15.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1124 Hi, I have a 1991 legend 35.5 with a compressed natural gas system and wanted to covert the stove to
Voltage Meter... GEM555 at 5:15pm 04.15.12 Catalina 30 7/1849 I've got an '84 MK1 catalina 30 and it doesn't have a voltage meter. Should I get one of those volta
Swaging Question hubbardo at 4:58pm 04.15.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1065 One of are shrouds has a bent swage stud that screws into the turnbuckle on one side and is swaged t

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How much does a new classic mast cost for a 2015 Beneteau First 25S?; How much for a Carbon fiber mast? JohnShannon at 10:09pm 10.31.22 If a carbon mast is important to you, buy one, but do make sure it comes with a sailboat already att
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM? Dalliance at 9:11pm 10.31.22 2GM20F is common in 80s-90s sailboats, unlike previous post. Simple solution...hang the ignition k
Macerator pump won't run. Rich Stidger at 9:07pm 10.31.22 On the back side of the shaft there is a slot for a screw driver. Using a screw driver see if you c
Fender covers- Yes or No? Dalliance at 8:49pm 10.31.22 I have fleece covers on my three horizontal dock mounted fenders and have never noticed any abrasion
O'Day 39 mast step Project_Mayhem at 8:45pm 10.31.22 Perhaps contact D and R marine to see if they have any parts or info?
Macerator pump won't run. JoeWhite at 8:44pm 10.31.22 On the back side of the shaft there is a slot for a screw driver. Using a screw driver see if you ca
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 Project_Mayhem at 8:41pm 10.31.22 My 1978 O'Day 25 has all rope halyards. Estimate 1-2 hours to remove the masthead and replace the sh
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 7:49pm 10.31.22 When you accomplish the task, be sure to let us know how it goes. Good luck.
Refilling CNG Tank smokey73 at 7:42pm 10.31.22 Baking Blueberry Muffins in the oven and hot coffee on the stove top in the morning at anchor is hea
Fender covers- Yes or No? Justin_NSA at 7:16pm 10.31.22 We (had) fender covers because they are quiet. When we stay aboard in the slip we keep the boat clos
Fender covers- Yes or No? Terry Cox at 7:12pm 10.31.22 Do not have fender covers, do not need fender covers. Our white fenders leave no marks on the hull a
Hunter 460 head sail running rigging sail sfbay at 7:05pm 10.31.22 What sail material did you install? Replaced my Dacron sails with off-shore cruising laminate sai
Winterizing question Justin_NSA at 7:03pm 10.31.22 To bypass the water heater, I used to just remove the hot and colder hoses (mine were gray plastic)
Fender covers- Yes or No? capta at 6:53pm 10.31.22 I always thought fender covers were to keep the fenders clean. When they get that black gunk on them
Saltwater hose to engine Richard19068 at 6:35pm 10.31.22 Can you insert 2 90degree bronze adapters where the bend is at? You may have to tie them down as th
Saltwater hose to engine Davidasailor26 at 6:07pm 10.31.22 I need a corrugated rubber hose that can tolerate extreme bends in 3/4". This hose is often markete
Macerator pump won't run. Terry Cox at 5:54pm 10.31.22 So I ran my Jabsco macerator pump dry for more than the recommended 15 seconds and it shut down. H
Saltwater hose to engine Terry Cox at 5:39pm 10.31.22 I need a corrugated rubber hose that can tolerate extreme bends in 3/4". Go to Defender.com and se
Refilling CNG Tank Terry Cox at 5:28pm 10.31.22 baking under sail is a real treat. soups and chowders are another of my favorites when under way.
Kudos to Peggy Hall - Installed Raritan Fresh Head no worries about contamination now SwanSong at 5:24pm 10.31.22 Just use the shower head flexible hose aimed at the toilet bowl. Fill. Flush. Rinse. Works for us f

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