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Last week I replaced the cracked sea water filter and the hose of the 3-year-old 2YM15 on my Y25. I
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Does anybody know how long the Halyards and Sheets were when a 1978 Hunter 25 came from the factory?
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Ok an odd ball question here but this year I've decided to replace my jam cleats with cam cleats.
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My wife and I as we speak are negotiating on a Catalina 380. We love the boat and it is in excellen

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Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt
Project_Mayhem at 10:40pm 11.30.22
Whether you are using a screwdriver or impact, you want to use 90% of your strength to push the tool
2000 Hunter 380 AC electrical problem   (2)
JamesG161 at 8:25pm 11.30.22
After 14 year, I had to replace those weaken breakers. Dual Breaker for A&B. This is my Lazaret Br
Side Stay Tension
Joe at 7:53pm 11.30.22
So, with regard to the mast being straight, how much rake should there be? Set your rake first,
Help me understand my DC charging/depletion   (1)
DayDreamer41 at 7:03pm 11.30.22
@flightlead404 This look familiar
Raymarine Axiom
chuckwayne at 7:02pm 11.30.22
that wasn't my point - he would have to add the sensors, too. oil, temp are on/off warning switches
Bent Roller Furler / Storage for winter
DanMaine at 6:48pm 11.30.22
I'd try to bend it straight first. Maybe clamp one end to a board and carefully bend against the bo
Help me understand my DC charging/depletion
Davidasailor26 at 6:37pm 11.30.22
Before you remove the solenoid you could just check the voltage across the posts that energize it. I
Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt
twalker H260 at 6:25pm 11.30.22
If the bolt head is still fairly undamaged you could try drilling the head off by using a bit just s
Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt
Ralph Johnstone at 5:43pm 11.30.22
Mouse Milk. As a penetrant, or just to add to your morning coffee ?
Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt
LloydB at 5:29pm 11.30.22
Mouse Milk.
2000 Hunter 380 AC electrical problem
don&sam at 5:24pm 11.30.22
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm also going to check the air conditioner cooling water filter to see
2001 B361 Chain Plate leak   (1)
Mechone at 4:22pm 11.30.22
First its a Beneteau chain plate , you cannot use Butyl tape as some have suggested ,use 3m 4200 . T
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Leeward Rail at 3:19pm 11.30.22
Great post and warning. If you search the Catalina 22 sub forum there are a couple threads on ful
O'Day 28 Keel Deflection
Tally Ho at 3:10pm 11.30.22
Follow up, for any other interested sailors: I met with a master boat builder in our area (Joe Park
DC distribution panel in Hunters
ggrizzard at 2:51pm 11.30.22
Yep Stu. If the master switch is on, the circuits are hot. Why they built a panel that way or why H
Side Stay Tension
ColumbiaRiverDoug at 2:15pm 11.30.22
Thank you everyone for all the useful tips regarding shroud tension. I'll look forward to making th
O'Day 28 Keel Deflection
terry_buda at 1:53pm 11.30.22
Follow up, for any other interested sailors: I met with a master boat builder in our area (Joe Parke

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