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h26 circuit breakers tkaser3210 at 7:54am 08.22.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1288 Over the weekend, I blew a circuit breaker while replacing an interior light. Now I can't get the br
Mainsheet Article Deadline September 13th bobjames at 7:25am 08.22.11 Catalina 310 0/1086 Hi Captains and Admirals: You probably just received the August issue of Mainsheet Magazine and sa
When To Replace Running Rigging? Fly4hire at 4:01am 08.22.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1539 Is there any good rule of thumb or guidance on when to replace various running rigging short of you
Widgeon question kspear09 at 3:16am 08.22.11 Day Sailers 4/1701 Hi all Just picked up my Widgeon from town sailing program last year. On the front of the boat there
anchor/steaming light H260 Sublime at 9:59pm 08.21.11 Smaller Boats 5/1554 They're out. I'd like to only go up the mast once. Does anyone have a link to replacement bulbs?
Evinrude Yachtwin 6 charging circuit schuhjm at 9:58pm 08.21.11 Engines and Propulsion 6/6679 Hi folks, New to the forum here... My GF just bought a ranger 20 that I've been diagnosing som
Source for the clamshell vent BernardOfCA at 8:42pm 08.21.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2503 I am looking for a source for the clam shell type vent that is used on many Beneteau's (at least the
Boom for a 1977 Hunter 30 senseipower at 7:45pm 08.21.11 The Cherubini Hunters 8/2472 I am looking for a boom for my 1977 30' Hunter to replace one that was damaged. Anyone out there kno
Wave slapping under aft cabin Jack at 6:18pm 08.21.11 Ask All Sailors 21/9497 We chose the forward birth because it has better air and height. Recently on an over-night the seas
Leak under the pulpit hero4theday at 6:12pm 08.21.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1158 Im sure there is a simple solution to this but it is escapes me. I have a leak where the wire for t
We're back from 37C to 450CC TJ-LJ Champion at 5:55pm 08.21.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1683 For those of you who might have remembered us as Hunter 37 C owners on this site as "Lonesome Dove".
Swing keel pin magkeller at 4:58pm 08.21.11 Ask All Sailors 8/3004 Hi all, I bought an Oday 23, 1979. It has a swing keel and I wanted to know if I need to worry about
Insight on o'day 28 pafb19 at 4:27pm 08.21.11 Bigger Boats 8/18405 I currently own an o'day19 but have an opportunity to purchase a 28. Any insights to this model woul
Do you recognize this boat? SammyDPR at 3:47pm 08.21.11 Ask All Sailors 30/6014 Greetings to all! I am thinking about getting into Sailing. Have always been interested about it
35s5 shower bilge kleinlax at 3:13pm 08.21.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1615 Have just purchased a 1992, shower pan does not drain. Bilge pump under aft double berth runs but s
Slight List to port at rest? Spcharby at 2:07pm 08.21.11 Big Boats 7/2111 Just curious, is this common with Hunters or, should I start thinking about weight distribution? Our
410 refrigator Don Lucas at 1:45pm 08.21.11 Big Boats 11/2865 I read all owner reviews on the Hunter 410 beore getting mine. The number 1 common issue appeared to
Electric winch for mainsail bugsboat at 1:22pm 08.21.11 Big Boats 6/3301 We have a 1995 Hunter 37.5 and would like to upgrade the cabin top winch to electric. We have added
In-water folding prop installation video fstbttms at 1:19pm 08.21.11 Engines and Propulsion 8/5871 Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q3ntQF_Csk Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3WaOWestW
Fans. What type and how used? rgallagher at 12:43pm 08.21.11 Ask All Sailors 18/4607 I am building my knowledge base for our 5 year planned departure. I don't want to start an "anchor t

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Protecting Gel Coat from Towing Straps Crazy Dave Condon at 5:39am 10.04.22 If strap lies against the hull, 3-4 turns is recommended.
Wobbly Fixed Keel SailingLoto at 5:26am 10.04.22 Welp..the boat sold to a guy who didnt require an inspection of the bottom. The boat was super cle
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping dlochner at 5:13am 10.04.22 Dave, do you have any photos of your installation? I'm curious. Tks. Sorry I don't. There was s
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping kappykaplan at 5:06am 10.04.22 The Whale pump has been installed on Second Star for about 5 years with no problems. Dave, do you
Jacking Hunter 20 off trailer kappykaplan at 4:52am 10.04.22 trailor Hmmm . . . Trailor Sailor or Trailer Sailor? :huh: :stir:
Protecting Gel Coat from Towing Straps rgranger at 4:40am 10.04.22 One of the causes of abrasion is the fact that the strap starts to vibrate and slap when going 60 mp
Jacking Hunter 20 off trailer rgranger at 4:37am 10.04.22 Thank you! What is Cold Galvanizing compound? Should I pick some up? It is a spray paint with zinc
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping dlochner at 4:31am 10.04.22 By design, a Rule bilge pump is (normally) a centrifugal pump. Cheap to buy, but their useful real-
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping kappykaplan at 3:08am 10.04.22 long-produced model Jabsco 37202-0000. I'll keep this in mind for the next time I have to replace
Floor Separated From Dinghy - Inflatible Kings Gambit at 10:03pm 10.03.22 Perhaps try Stabond U-148 two-part adhesive. Good for PVC or Hypalon. I used it to repair a blown se
suggestions to try for : my brand new New Yanmar 1 Gm10 which won't start. ? Stu Jackson at 9:09pm 10.03.22 Thanks so much for that wonderful summary. Good hear you got her goin'. :beer::beer::beer:
Rebedding Catalina 310 Starboard Gate Stanchion - No way to reach bolts as it is behind galley cabinets - Deck plate mount? Stu Jackson at 8:47pm 10.03.22 Glad to hear Catalina's reply was in agreement with my suggestion. Good confirmation and thanks fo
Replace standing rigging H49 sail sfbay at 8:40pm 10.03.22 Have Rogue Rigging in Berkeley inspect it. Just did that and my 2005 was found to be in new conditio
Floor Separated From Dinghy - Inflatible Rich Stidger at 8:33pm 10.03.22 There are predominately two materials that are used to construct a dinghy. PVC or Hypalon. I am a
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping FastOlson at 8:20pm 10.03.22 @capta , they are both standard Rule pumps and not centrifugal. By design, a Rule bilge pump is
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! CarlN at 8:12pm 10.03.22
Replace standing rigging H49 artboas at 8:10pm 10.03.22 Not meaning to stir up jealousy, but sitting here on Lake Ontario.. my standing rigging will last lo
It's groundhog day (1) artboas at 7:58pm 10.03.22
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Ward H at 7:48pm 10.03.22 My concern would be with what you are proposing if there is anyway on updating the software to all
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Ward H at 7:46pm 10.03.22 @Scott T-Bird Just read a bit about the ST6002. It does have most, if not all of the features, of t

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