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Doyle sails for P42 Billmac at 10:15am 05.18.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1167 I'm looking at Doyle sails and the Doyle Cradle Cover for my new/old Passage 42. Anyone using them
Cutless bearing set screws pbuck100 at 8:40am 05.18.11 Ask All Sailors 25/7949 The yard has the tool which allows the cutless bearing to be replaced on my 1980's Hunter 31. How
Nav station ideas Jeunesse27 at 7:52am 05.18.11 Catalina 30 21/8694 Hi, I'm in the process of doing my ac/dc wiring and need some ideas on what to do with my chart tabl
S2 8.0 Restoration Completed Amos Cape at 7:23am 05.18.11 S2 2/1680 Here is a link to my photos. There is one of the before and after. http://forums.s2.sailboatowners
Leech Lake R.S.Cape at 6:10am 05.18.11 Smaller Boats 3/1196 Anyone out there sailed Leech Lake, MN? We are planning a family trip this July and will be overnigh
Control cable in (2) Aquarius at 6:06am 05.18.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1088 In my Hunter 30 1988 I have a leak in the spot where a control cable is going from the cockpit to th
H 36 deep keel rust? Andreas7699 at 12:25am 05.18.11 Big Boats 6/1811 Hi. I am having a H36 2008 with the deep keel option in cast iron. I have just had the boat up and I
First sail of spring Mark H at 9:18pm 05.17.11 Smaller Boats 1/1214 Beaver Lake water is so high and full of flooded timber its hazardous to sail. With caution I hope t
Heat exchanger leaking Steph at 8:55pm 05.17.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2815 After process of elimination to find the cause of my overheating engine, my heat exchanger has an in
windlass Mark Maulden at 8:18pm 05.17.11 S2 11/4449 Looking for ideas/photos for a windlass installation for an S2 11.0a. tnx
The boat floats!!!! (1) ddeand at 7:55pm 05.17.11 Day Sailers 4/2107 I bought a new (to me) Hunter 170 with the new 18 hull last Fall, and it has been in storage ever si
new H22 mainsail setup cabbyjprs at 7:11pm 05.17.11 Smaller Boats 3/1433 Hi, did anyone have a picture or a diagram that show how to set the mainsheet on the boom for the
catalina wood flooring panels donhoch at 6:22pm 05.17.11 Big Boats 1/2467 i have a catalina 1983 36 ft. in san diego,ca. we have some water damage to 2 lamanated wood floor p
Cooling System Zinc sternface at 6:02pm 05.17.11 Catalina 30 2/1724 I have a Yanmar diesel 2GM20 with a fresh water cooling system. I am told Yanmar does not place a z
Hull Liner (carpet) Molding GMCDENT at 3:38pm 05.17.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1274 My Hunter 1981 33 ft is going to get a new hull liner (the carpeting on the sides of the salon). I
Hull Liner (carpet) Molding GMCDENT at 3:36pm 05.17.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2494 My Hunter 1981 33 ft is going to get a new hull liner (the carpeting on the sides of the salon). I
Torn Sail jetboatn at 2:53pm 05.17.11 Smaller Boats 8/1711 Sailed my 23.5 hunter for the first time today!!! This was my first time to sail and I was having a
Ongoing problems w/ C36 fresh water pump kpmartin at 2:45pm 05.17.11 Big Boats 2/1748 We took delivery of a new Catalina 36 MkII in May '08. We replaced the fresh water pump on it twice
Replacing a genoa roller furler system on a 281 AndyS at 2:30pm 05.17.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1664 I have a B281 that has the stock Z Spar genoa roller system. The gray piece of plastic that forms th
Mainsheet Article Deadline June 10th bobjames at 1:37pm 05.17.11 Catalina 310 0/1106 Hi Captains and Admirals: Now that we are into May it is time to start enjoying our Catalina 310s..I

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Catalina 320 start problem Benny17441 at 2:15pm 01.04.22 It will get progressively worse with time. It is a common malady as the wiring between the starter
Adding Batteries Benny17441 at 2:00pm 01.04.22 You are in the best position to determine where you would have room. As a general suggestion I woul
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? dlochner at 1:58pm 01.04.22 Guys, thanks for all the input. In the Blue Sea it mentions ANL fuses. Here's what I have as of no
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Scott T-Bird at 1:57pm 01.04.22 I don't know very much about charger/inverters but I suspect that the reason for the warning is to a
Adding Batteries sail sfbay at 1:55pm 01.04.22 Replace the existing with higher amp-hour battery capacity. That is what did on my boat.
Lifeline Stanchion Installation 1987 Catalina 22 Dave Groshong at 1:41pm 01.04.22 https://whitewatermarineinc.com/custom-stainless-stanchions/custom-lifeline-stanchion-options
Adding Batteries Ed.S at 1:38pm 01.04.22 Thanks jssailem, I have the water heater, accumulator, refrigerator and air conditioning located the
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? (1) kjdoyle1 at 1:34pm 01.04.22 Guys, thanks for all the input. In the Blue Sea it mentions ANL fuses. Here's what I have as of now
Adding Batteries (1) sail sfbay at 12:56pm 01.04.22 Room under the starboard settee?
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5 Freelancer at 12:41pm 01.04.22 LloydB: Thanks for the heads up. Guess I'll build z brace to prevent the tilting problem. As for acc
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5 Freelancer at 12:33pm 01.04.22 If you're building the pad just sit the wheels of the trailer on it then it only needs to be 9 feet
Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for? markwbird at 12:32pm 01.04.22 I wouldn't open it. You have no idea what will happen.
Adding Batteries Ed.S at 12:21pm 01.04.22 Thanks AndyL for this information, it appears that I will have to add the batteries to the sail lock
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? dlochner at 12:19pm 01.04.22 Not if you have on1/2/B switch which the vast majority of boats still have.Same thing can happen wi
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Scott T-Bird at 11:56am 01.04.22 Change the switch to DCP and use the Start Interrupt Circuit! :cool::cool: You'll be glad you did!
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Maine Sail at 11:37am 01.04.22 Would having the Start Interrupt circuit connected prevent this? Could the same happen when starti
Adding Batteries AndyL at 11:34am 01.04.22 No experience or suggestions but I found this - maybe you've already seen it: More Power Scotty! Par
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Rick Webb at 11:18am 01.04.22 Or, my boat in not propelled by either a diesel engine nor an outboard motor?
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Rick Webb at 11:16am 01.04.22 So, we don't motor into a marina wondering why all these jugheaeds around us enjoy motorboats?
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5 Rick Webb at 11:11am 01.04.22 When storing your boat as described be cognizant that it is not at all unusual for the locker in the

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