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Mixing elbow cracked. dirtman at 4:22pm 08.08.22 Ask All Sailors 16/1568 The mixing elbow cracked on our Hunter 310 Yanmar 2GM 20F. We need to replace it. What should we ex
Flush! Plymouth Sailor at 1:57pm 08.08.22 Ask All Sailors 12/1213 Dear Fellow Sailors, I have a new-to-me boat with a full head and holding tank. Not sure if I need
Catalina Fuse Box AdamLesper at 1:48pm 08.08.22 Mid-Size Boats 10/2739 I recently got a line wrapped around my prop (2002 Catalina 32) and the engine cut out right away. I
Cabin cushions S2guy at 11:57am 08.08.22 S2 4/1857 I have a complete set of never-used S2 7.3m cabin cushions (blue) stored in my basement. Also a bra
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't...NOW DOES (8) jssailem at 10:06am 08.08.22 Engines and Propulsion 553/68175 I have been thinking about how to write this tale of woe. A couple of my friends here at SBO have co
cabin supports in a vision 32 Stokeshc at 9:44am 08.08.22 Mid-Size Boats 2/1075 Hello, I have acquired a vision 32 that is in the middle of a refit. Im looking for information
Gelcoat questions. Kaysirin at 8:29am 08.08.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/925 When searching for Hunter parts here on the forum, under the header "Hull" the gelcoat listed for 20
Two Things Hunter 49 Georgedoyle at 9:47pm 08.07.22 Big Boats 16/1557 First thing: I finally got around to installing my Gori three blade folding prop and promptly sheere
Have you seen a "Shelf Cloud"? (1) JamesG161 at 3:36pm 08.07.22 Weather and Forecasting 15/2926 These pictures were taken this week approaching... NASA's Stennis Space Center
Rebuild Perkins Diesel redlegmsg66 at 3:18pm 08.07.22 Engines and Propulsion 20/2807 I should add that when the boat was originally built there was an access hatch in the cockpit that p
ODay 34 refrigeratiom Arrgh at 1:26pm 08.07.22 Bigger Boats 23/4004 The 34 has two spaces that seem to be meant as coolers. Has anyone converted one into a refrigerato
Need Owners Manuals solosailorwem at 1:25pm 08.07.22 Ask All Sailors 2/703 I recwntly purchased a 2016 Seaward 26 RK and need to get all the Owners / Operators manuals for the
squeaking on mast connection NCBrew at 12:35pm 08.07.22 Big Boats 7/1280 Where my boom connects to the mast there is a shaft for the boom to swing on and it squeaks while at
Moisture in deck NCBrew at 12:27pm 08.07.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/450 My survey report said there was moisture in the foredeck near where the roller furling line goes int
Stepping the mast for the first time - Scary!! and confusing (2) Jamesiv1 at 12:16pm 08.07.22 Catalina 22 6/812 I'm having a hard time figuring out what the top of the mast should look like as far as the stays an
running lights keeps getting knocked off NCBrew at 12:09pm 08.07.22 Big Boats 1/508 I have port and starboard bow running lights. They keep getting knocked off if I come in slightly to
9 volts at bow light Berkeley 30 at 9:26am 08.07.22 Catalina 30 7/902 I discovered, at 9:30 at night, in a dense fog, while trying to view the San Francisco fireworks, wh
I installed a super convenient latch this weekend brockangelo at 9:19am 08.07.22 Catalina 22 4/537 One of my gripes with my forward hatch is that I could never open it from the outside. Yesterday I i
A jib and a genoa? (2) Jamesiv1 at 8:41am 08.07.22 Catalina 22 9/1629 Having a first look at the sails, and could use a little help figuring out what I've got. My mast m
2002 Hunter 356 Dinghy Davit Knotallthere at 7:09am 08.07.22 Big Boats 2/749 Hello, I'm looking to install a dingy davit on our Hunter 356, I would appreciate input as to what

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Battery maintainer Stu Jackson at 10:34am 04.27.25 I would like to purchase a new charger/maintainer and see that Schumacher does make one. There hav
GPS receiver mounted below? Bob S at 10:08am 04.27.25
Hunter 36 mast strut damaged - anyone had this issue? AndyL at 9:58am 04.27.25 A quick update. First, I've decided not to DIY this and have asked the yard to get involved - I'd r
GPS receiver mounted below? Calif. Ted at 9:54am 04.27.25 A couple (few?) decades ago I was putting Panasonic toughbooks in Fire department vehicles, internal
Laclede chain colemj at 9:39am 04.27.25 I have never seen Peerless offer an economy version of HDG. They do sell an economy galvanized cha
Larger genoa for B323 kappykaplan at 9:36am 04.27.25 My furler is full now when the 116% jib is unfurled You can remove the core from 10-15 feet of the
GPS receiver mounted below? Scott T-Bird at 9:28am 04.27.25 There is no harm in trying it out. My similar B&G antennae picked up signal when loose inside my ca
Laclede chain colemj at 9:22am 04.27.25 Will you better explain this statement? "Those layers will not form iron oxide that would appear as
Thru-Hull Replacement - How do I get through this mess? TrapperJohn at 9:21am 04.27.25 Peggie, Pictured and the one I am going to tackle first is the galley sink. The sink in the head is
decided against dripless but.... Project_Mayhem at 9:19am 04.27.25 Based on MarineHowTo I bought GFO packing. I found this site to have the best pricing but I suspect
Yanmar 2GM20F Expansion Tank Drip Panera at 9:19am 04.27.25 Well my mystery has been solved. As pointed out earlier, the expansion tank is mounted on the engin
Which drill to use for a 1 inch hole Ralph Johnstone at 9:18am 04.27.25 Everything above and be sure to cover with masking tape before starting. Makes the difference betwe
Laclede chain Hayden Watson at 9:16am 04.27.25 ... For example, Peerless sells an economy version of HDG chain that demonstrably (from reports and
Thru-Hull Replacement - How do I get through this mess? Project_Mayhem at 9:14am 04.27.25 agreed. I used 40 grit flap wheel on an angle grinder to do mine. Made short work of it. The cle
Traveler car/track as tether? BAD ORCA at 9:09am 04.27.25 Would you be laminating to the top fiberglass layer? Not sure which is easier..both would work. dj
Thru-Hull Replacement - How do I get through this mess? Ralph Johnstone at 9:09am 04.27.25 Whatever you do, I again urge caution as opposed to other comments. If you damage the existing hole
Traveler car/track as tether? BAD ORCA at 9:07am 04.27.25 Seems my Internet connection isn't good enough to drop in images. I'll try later... dj Ha! no wor
Thru-Hull Replacement - How do I get through this mess? BAD ORCA at 9:05am 04.27.25 If that's solid glass then you'll want to use a grinder. Oscillating tool will take a LOT of patien
Thru-Hull Replacement - How do I get through this mess? BAD ORCA at 9:02am 04.27.25
Thru-Hull Replacement - How do I get through this mess? BigEasy at 9:00am 04.27.25

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