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Hunter 34 Traveler Line Question Joe Mullee at 7:16pm 02.23.12 Big Boats 10/2441 There are no markings on my traveler. I'm not sure who made it though I assume it's original 1983 eq
NMEA 0183 wire type Manny at 6:29pm 02.23.12 Ask All Sailors 12/8172 Any recommendations on the wire type to use for NMEA 0183 connections? After my VHF decided to stop
Replaced Tack seadaddler at 6:09pm 02.23.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1072 Got a new tack from Defender $130.00 and not the $400.00 one from Yanmar,sorry Yanmar but way too cr
he said / she said, airmar vs standard horizon gettinthere at 5:47pm 02.23.12 Ask All Sailors 19/5152 Having issues with my standard horizon ds50 depth sounder. In very shallow water it stops reading '
S2 8.5 Long Lost Boat Lorin Smith at 4:28pm 02.23.12 S2 0/1353 I had a very early, hull #2, S2 8.5 that was returned to the Holland plant in late 1982 and exchange
Electric winch handles IanJ at 4:22pm 02.23.12 Ask All Sailors 23/17829 Guys. Anyone have an opinion on the electric winch handles available right now? There is a nice slee
Does anyone know what this canvas is for? (1) Safesail33 at 4:12pm 02.23.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1422 Hi everyone, I recently purchased a Mac 26S and this canvas cover came with the boat. It's not long
Victron Cyrix combiner? Kettlewell at 3:41pm 02.23.12 Musings With Maine Sail 7/5368 Any comments on the Victron Cyrix combiner? Seems to have good specs. and be less costly than most o
engine is seized up rblevens at 2:24pm 02.23.12 The Cherubini Hunters 76/18334 Well I went out there and tried to rotate my engine and it is seized up. What are my options? Rebuil
2004 H33 Help w/Sanitation Hose sea_casper at 2:03pm 02.23.12 Mid-Size Boats 24/6133 I am trying to replace existing sanitation hoses which are permeated and smell bad. I cannot seem to
1981 25 Hunter Forward Hatch Cover All Seasons at 1:02pm 02.23.12 Smaller Boats 2/1143 Trying to make a 25' Hunter come alive again. Looking for a forward hatch cover and wood hatch boar
water in bilge alans at 11:26am 02.23.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2671 just went to check on my boat. she is on dry land. i get fresh brown stained water in bilge. i have
Rigging differences, 1980 C25 to 1987 C25 philwsailz at 10:13am 02.23.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1716 All- A buddy of mine has an older-style C25 currently. He is looking at an 87 model, claimed to b
how do you keep the keel from banging Hollyweirdos at 9:31am 02.23.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 24/6503 One of the issues I want to fix is to prevent the swing keel from banging side to side when it's dow
Some thru-hull/seacock replacement questions FredV at 9:24am 02.23.12 The Cherubini Hunters 11/5014 Close to the top of my project list is to replace all the thru-hulls and seacocks on my 37C. A lot h
Kenyon kerosene stove model #550K breal36 at 9:21am 02.23.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1009 Does anyone know where I can find a replacement hose for my Kenyon Kerosene stove. The hose in quest
Blower... Doug/Karen at 9:17am 02.23.12 Big Boats 14/2108 There exists a switch on our 12v panel labeled "Blower". When the panel is lowered to reveal the wi
Siz of Lettering on Transom for Cat 30? roosterisugly at 8:23am 02.23.12 Catalina 30 4/4765 Help! I am trying desperately to create a name template for our hurricane salvaged Catalina 30 that
A Wonderful Day on the Waterway (2) Roger Long at 8:05am 02.23.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 14/3862
tachometer dkanel at 7:52am 02.23.12 Ask All Sailors 8/3505 The tachometer in my Beneteau370 (Volvo Penta 2001) only works intermittently, and now I think it qu

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Watermaker Kings Gambit at 8:39am 11.27.22 Running the Spectra Ventura 150 MPC @ 6 gal/hr for an hour every other day (9 amp-hr use every two d
Cellular Signal in the Channel Islands ?. danooxnard at 8:35am 11.27.22 I sail out of channel islands harbor regularly. On trips to the East End of Anacapa Island I lose c
Beneteau First 375 Hollyberry at 8:34am 11.27.22 Quite sure the hulls are solid layup (ie not cored).. The keels may be cast iron vs lead - I think t
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? Monheganlover at 8:31am 11.27.22 I always use 4 gal -50 in mine as AF is cheap vs cracked parts. Always drain system first so less
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit Zencra at 8:27am 11.27.22 Would love to see any pics you have of the install. Washer is on the short list before we head to t
Watermaker Kings Gambit at 8:26am 11.27.22 Smaller to smallest might prove the most practical for several reasons, e.g., space and power deman
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit (1) Zencra at 8:22am 11.27.22 Would love to see any pics you have of the install. Washer is on the short list before we head to t
Watermaker dlochner at 8:20am 11.27.22 I've also heard that water makers should not be left idle for long periods of time. Common practice
First time sailboat owner isaksp00 at 8:18am 11.27.22 By confused, do you mean which way to steer? During my charters I found it very useful to stand ahea
Another Lithium conversion ... Hunter 49 Schematic Zencra at 8:14am 11.27.22 I will be upgrading the current system first, alternator, charger/inverter etc so they can be set up
Charging the House Battery Bank with a Small Outboard JBP-PA at 8:14am 11.27.22 I believe the charger on these engines is just a coil and rectifier with little or no voltage regula
Charging the House Battery Bank with a Small Outboard dlochner at 8:09am 11.27.22 Never heard of that company. The prices on their batteries seem exceptionally low. The company tou
Beneteau First 375 PaulK at 8:08am 11.27.22 Look up "Beneteau boat construction video" online. Boat Test has a good one, but it is blocked from
Beneteau First 375 bvermeer at 8:08am 11.27.22 Thank you for your replies! I have the sailboat data pages but those don't define how the hull was b
Beneteau First 375 bvermeer at 8:04am 11.27.22 What kind of information are you looking for? Beneteaus are production boats that are built the way
Beneteau First 375 Tally Ho at 7:58am 11.27.22 You may have found this, but some info at these sites: https://www.boat-specs.com/sailing/sailboats
Charging the House Battery Bank with a Small Outboard O�Day 222 at 7:37am 11.27.22 I think it would depend on your BMS and the particular brand of battery. The 5 amp out put is prett
Winterizing SailDrive in water Dr. D at 7:32am 11.27.22 My boat is also in Deale, at HHN. AR Marine Diesel Services winterized the engine last winter and ag
Charging the House Battery Bank with a Small Outboard dlochner at 7:28am 11.27.22 I think it would depend on your BMS and the particular brand of battery. The 5 amp out put is pretty
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail? JamesG161 at 7:20am 11.27.22 Wild guess... s never had the Correct Halyard tension. Too loose exhibits his problem. Jim... PS

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