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Impeller Installation rickgosselin at 12:52am 06.07.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1694 Because of the certain amount of debre in the water from all the rain we received my engine is over
Posting images AADIVER at 11:10pm 06.06.11 Catalina 30 5/1786 I would like to include a picture of my stern pulpit mod with my next post. My picture is in iPhoto
Overheating problem or normal? Jared1048 at 10:42pm 06.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1913 I've recently bought a 1985 Hunter 31 (2GM20F) and I've had to kill the motor (twice) due to the ala
Rigging Information kennamerr at 10:28pm 06.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1184 I recently purchased a 1983 27' Hunter. I'm looking for information on the specifications for riggi
Change to dagger rudder for Hunter 260 Rabbott at 9:51pm 06.06.11 Smaller Boats 13/4098 Has anyone converted the standard Hunter 260 swing rudder to a dagger rudder? I would like to do
yamaha mk11 gerard feeney at 9:12pm 06.06.11 Yamaha 1/1929 aloha I have a 79 25 foot yamaha sailboat, been having trouble with the yanmar ysn8, I have a 15 hor
Hot smell? jfreeman at 8:41pm 06.06.11 Catalina 310 2/1426 So, the last couple times out, my boat has been smelling "hot" after motoring for about an hour. It
Charging at 15 to 16 volts? Patrick S/V Shangra-La at 8:22pm 06.06.11 Ask All Sailors 3/1883 I have a 2000 Catalina 320 with the Yanmar 27 and an original alternator. It used to charge at 14 t
When do you have to clear customs? JLivingston at 8:19pm 06.06.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2702 While we are not new to sailing, we are new to cruising and hope someone can answer this question fo
Naming My Boat andy edgin at 8:11pm 06.06.11 Ask All Sailors 14/2754 Hi, I bought a 1988 Capri 18 and the previous owner did not have a name for her. My daughter and I
boweye repair Kivalo at 8:09pm 06.06.11 Smaller Boats 4/1618 Hello again everyone, My 260's boweye has come loose. I looked under the V-berth cushions and couldn
1978 H33 keel issue (3) congoboard at 7:30pm 06.06.11 The Cherubini Hunters 7/6405 I am looking at a 1978 Hunter 33 - it is the streamlined Cherubini model in great shape except for t
76 Mac 25!!! Soo close!!!! One ? !!!!! CaptnCrunch at 6:29pm 06.06.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1255 Thank you all for your answers regarding my launch of my first sailboat!! She Sails and is on the s
speed indicator paddlewheel strattm at 6:16pm 06.06.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/3190 As I was getting ready to repaint my bottom, I noticed that the little paddlewheel on the forward bo
Lancer 36 Keel robdardel at 6:04pm 06.06.11 Lancer 0/1706 Does a Lancer 36 have lead or iron in the keel as ballast? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Legend Keel SunCat at 5:55pm 06.06.11 Big Boats 2/1929 I have some issues with the keel in my 1995 Hunter Legend 35.5, it seems and Hunter corporation agre
Mooring cleats on 85' 30+ GrumpyPawPaw at 5:40pm 06.06.11 Ericson 0/2594 Just put the boat on a mooring using polydyne. The cleats look like the original ones approx.6" long
Fuel Burn Rate on 410 rgtet at 5:31pm 06.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1349 I am in the process of buying a 410 with a 56hp Yanmar engine. I will have to transit approximately
Looking for a trailer dennisjtaylor at 5:17pm 06.06.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1188 We have a Catalina 12.5 expo and are looking for a trailer. Can anyone suggest where to purchase pl
A few questions about my 73 Venture 2-22 (5) PCAviator at 3:58pm 06.06.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/5019 Hello everyone. I now the owner of a 1973 Venture 2-22. I'm moving up from an Oday 17 daysailer, whi

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Which Battery is better? Richard19068 at 1:16pm 01.11.22 I'll probably say this improperly but Amp hour ratings can be based on different discharge rates e.g
Hunter 34 chain plate inspection Capt Robbie at 1:10pm 01.11.22
Which Battery is better? Tater at 12:52pm 01.11.22 How can you tell which battery is a better choice for your house batteries? One has more Reserve C
Dinghy deck stowage and getting on board. Hunter 336 PaulK at 12:33pm 01.11.22 We were towing our dinghy on a trip between Edgartown and Cuttyhunk, having a fine time on a nice br
More on Maine Sail kappykaplan at 12:27pm 01.11.22 yes I've lost my entire business& income... So sorry, Rodd.
I still don't quite get rule #2... Charles Erwin at 12:24pm 01.11.22 Not so fast my friend. Surely the rules are worthwhile as you say but do not so glibly discard the
Which Battery is better? Andiamo 34 at 12:18pm 01.11.22 Now are you looking for a starter battery or house. If house amp hr is what you would be looking fo
Which Battery is better? leo310 at 12:14pm 01.11.22 Now are you looking for a starter battery or house. If house amp hr is what you would be looking for
Custom full boat cover BC Bernie at 12:07pm 01.11.22 Any otters living in there yet :laugh: ? How do you keep otters away? I know you were using moth b
Which Battery is better? Andiamo 34 at 12:03pm 01.11.22 Both attachment are the same by looking at the sku numbers. Sorry about that just updated it with
Which Battery is better? leo310 at 11:55am 01.11.22 Both attachment are the same by looking at the sku numbers.
Removing alternator on Yanmar 2YM15 Maine Sail at 11:50am 01.11.22 The battery can output 900A peak, then approximately 250A for one minute and 150A continuously. wh
More on Maine Sail Maine Sail at 11:44am 01.11.22 To all of you who have made a donation a huge THANK YOU!!!!! We have DECENT insurance coverage but t
Which Battery is better? Maine Sail at 11:36am 01.11.22 WHAT IS A DEEP CYCLE BATTERY (LINK)
New to us Hunter 40.5 (2) baycloud at 11:20am 01.11.22 I don't have the pix of the full setup but here's hydraulic pump in the port lazarette. Please excus
110v into boat grangehill at 11:16am 01.11.22 Definitely agree with Robs post re shore power connection in fuel locker !!!!
110v into boat (3) Fred at 10:58am 01.11.22 I previously owned a (1996) H26. Here are pictures of the 110vac components. The distribution/breake
New Owner!! kloudie1 at 10:36am 01.11.22 Congrats ! Welcome to the group.. Lots of great info here in the "General Downloads" section and th
Update kloudie1 at 10:33am 01.11.22 MAN! Great to hear that recovery is progressing! We are pulling for you!
Update LloydB at 10:25am 01.11.22 Rodd glad that you survived and to also see you back on the forum with us.

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