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Stuck macerator John T1594 at 8:13am 09.08.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1909 Is there any way to revive an old macerator? I have one on my boat (2000 H340). We never use it (11
Towing kayaks? KenKindrick at 8:03am 09.08.11 Big Boats 5/1641 I'm considering towing two Hobie Outback model kayaks that weigh 62 lbs. each across the 25 miles to
base of lifeline--support jackfromhicksville at 7:31am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 1/1057 I have a broken base to one of my lifelines. I need some advise on where to go to repace it????
RC8D Transmission dborko1 at 6:05am 09.08.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2891 Hello All My RC8D seems to keep me tinkering and has not let me down till now. :confused: She start
Wanted 1994-2000 26 ft Hunter with Trailer vweedon at 5:12am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 0/1186 Looking for a 1994-2000 26 ft Hunter Sailboat with trailer, preferably with a 4 stroke motor. Loca
H23 vs H26 mojobently at 4:58am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 3/1594 I currently own an 1988 H23 wing keel and am looking to move up to a H26. I love my H23 but my wife
Cruising! Roger Long at 3:08am 09.08.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 8/5579
2012 Havasu Pocket Cruiser Convention CaptDon01 at 11:15pm 09.07.11 Catalina 22 1/1527 Here is the link for the 2012 Lake Havasu Pocket Cruiser Convention: http://www.sailhavasu.com/ind
MD17C rebuild Mark Maulden at 9:02pm 09.07.11 Engines and Propulsion 174/76702 I have a 32 yr old boat with a Volvo MD17C engine that burns about 1/4 qt of oil in ~12 hrs of cruis
Internal heater Ihana at 6:59pm 09.07.11 Bavaria 0/1678 Which kind of heater are you using, propane or diesel? We are a 30 ft Bavaria, 2007 model. And pla
S25 Project madman960 at 6:22pm 09.07.11 Seidelmann 9/3765 Helllo All; I just purchased my first sailboat. It is an S25. Needs bulkheads glassed in, hull pai
Help- h40.5 leak at light over salon table Rich Stidger at 5:36pm 09.07.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1421 I guess I am lucky- almost no leaks in my 1997 40.5. However, just yesterday I find dripping from t
Autohelm 3000 power plug (1) bcollis at 4:26pm 09.07.11 Ask All Sailors 6/3856 I recently purchased an autohelm 3000 from eBay. It did not come with the boat side power plug. It l
Why should we care about pumping out... (2) FourPoints at 4:16pm 09.07.11 Ask All Sailors 21/4471 These pics were taken less that a quarter mile from the city waste "treatment" facility. Whenever it
Help with Hunter 18.5 mast stepping and mainsail attachment Green Arrow at 3:44pm 09.07.11 Smaller Boats 1/2432 I bought a used Hunter 18.5, and I can't figger out if the mast is supposed to sit flush down on the
Hunter 260 Holding Tank Vent Plugged jimfrankelly at 3:13pm 09.07.11 Smaller Boats 4/2046 It appears that the vent on our holding tank might be plugged. Has anyone been able to unplug the v
Re-sealing Lewmar Port Windows cymeyer at 2:19pm 09.07.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 20/11344 Have read some older threads on the above subject, but nothing recent. I am getting water inside t
Hawaii, anyone? justsomeguy at 1:16pm 09.07.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2115 http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/boa/2586752226.html I'd go, if the boat is well founded..
Using Jet A in a diesel? Inter20sailor at 1:04pm 09.07.11 Catalina 30 11/8737 A friend of mine offered 5 gallons of Jet A for use on the boat. (Universal MX25). I know that J
Spreader end cap AllanA at 12:58pm 09.07.11 Ask All Sailors 4/4487 Good afternoon , I am looking for a "Spreader end cap" for a spreader that was broken during Hurrica

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Prop Spin Davidasailor26 at 4:32pm 10.18.22
Advice on new purchase and winterization Davidasailor26 at 4:29pm 10.18.22 If you can find someone to check it before winter that would give you the advantage of time over the
Identify This Boat? (3) CaptGaspar at 4:19pm 10.18.22 Once you're done with this boat, please solve this make found abandon at a Florida boatyard.
Advice on new purchase and winterization xavpil at 4:13pm 10.18.22
Advice on new purchase and winterization Rich Stidger at 4:06pm 10.18.22 Nice! Exactly what I was hoping for. but not easy to find a mechanic at the moment thx! In lieu o
Advice on new purchase and winterization xavpil at 4:00pm 10.18.22 It would be a good idea to have a mechanic go over the engine and tell you of any/all issues and th
Keel and G/flex and should I worry? dmax at 3:44pm 10.18.22 The first thing I would do is try to determine if the keel is moving (excessively). This could be do
Identify This Boat? JRacer at 3:37pm 10.18.22 Got the lines of a Santana 20. Before 1996, closed transom. Not that, Santana 20 no side windows. Sa
Advice on new purchase and winterization dmax at 3:20pm 10.18.22 It would be a good idea to have a mechanic go over the engine and tell you of any/all issues and the
New electrical panel (1) Tally Ho at 3:08pm 10.18.22 Here is how I have my panel set up.
Electric motor for Highfield dinghy High Current at 3:04pm 10.18.22 Just curious - what size (Group and capacity) and weight of battery do you use with your 55lb (thru
Foam Seat Kingjim91 at 3:04pm 10.18.22 Like the helmsman cushions on this page? http://www.ccushions.com/power.htm
Cockpit drain hole sticking up, incomplete draining. Solution? Tally Ho at 3:03pm 10.18.22
Took out our new to us 1976 MacGregor Venture 222 formerly of BudGates Tally Ho at 2:53pm 10.18.22
Electric motor for Highfield dinghy High Current at 2:53pm 10.18.22 Interesting - I hadn't seen this one. I'm curious why you are recommending the 86lb while owning th
Identify This Boat? (1) Rick Webb at 2:42pm 10.18.22 210191
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. (2) Tb0n3 at 2:26pm 10.18.22 Alright. I've finally gotten around to getting forming and cutting the bolt for my spreader end rigg
Forestay decking coming out Davidasailor26 at 2:14pm 10.18.22
Foresail furler home made question Davidasailor26 at 2:09pm 10.18.22 It worked but the sail was scalloping a lot while raised. How does the sail attach to the forestay
Opinions on Rigamanti anchor chain capta at 1:30pm 10.18.22 So, when the distributor says the ACCO brand chain is hot dipped galvanized, it really isn't? I've

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