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Buy a Trailer or Salvage the boat? (4) Phaedrus at 10:18pm 08.02.11 Catalina 22 4/2331 I have the opportunity to buy a damaged C22 for cheap. It has a lot of things I need. I either need
CO2 Alarms on Huntet Pat Hooyman at 10:08pm 08.02.11 Big Boats 10/2417 Leave my 2007 Hunter 38 in the slip with shore power. When I return all three of the CO2 detectors a
A few noted problem areas in the 22 design. PPPPPP42 at 9:34pm 08.02.11 Day Sailers 7/3706 I just thought I'd mention some simple things to check after taking apart 2 oday 22's. I've noticed
Tach reading is pegged dspurgeon at 9:01pm 08.02.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1327 I have a 2009 Hunter 38 with a 40hp Yanmar engine. Today 1/2 hour after the start of a 5 hour motor
Question On Sailing Cape May To Block Island Joe Mullee at 7:51pm 08.02.11 Ask All Sailors 17/9808 I'm going to be sailing north from Cape May leaving around September 4. The plan is to get to the Lo
User group or club teacher63 at 7:49pm 08.02.11 Smaller Boats 2/1494 Does anyone know if there is a club for Hunter Boats or specific 23 in the Chesapeake Bay area. Pre
Sail stop? jjsbiggs at 6:54pm 08.02.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 28/11016 I plan to anchor my 25 for the first time for a couple of nights this week. I have a main sail cover
Hot Water Heater bugsboat at 6:45pm 08.02.11 Big Boats 5/1986 The hot water heater on our 1995 Hunter 37.5 keeps kicking the reset button on the front of the unit
H376 Aft Cabin "safety" padding for noggin' rfrye1 at 4:32pm 08.02.11 Big Boats 2/1551 Has anyone padded the cockpit footwell on the front side of the aft cabin to prevent "cracking" one'
yanmar fuel use? gewattsjr at 4:24pm 08.02.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/3604 New to us, what is your experience with fuel consumption, engine hours re: fuel use? We have a Yanma
Wanted Beneteau 321 Florida sail at 4:18pm 08.02.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1288 I'm looking to purchase a 321 with IMF in good condition. I've recently missed out on two good poss
Can anybody point me to a used jib for a Cal 33 (1988)? sailbears at 3:50pm 08.02.11 Cal 0/2688 Thanks for any help.
possibly a stuffing box question dlewis812 at 3:15pm 08.02.11 Catalina 30 4/1741 apologies for the newbie type question/details.. due to little wind and over 100nm to cover had t
26S centerboard Pictures (3) cscott at 2:42pm 08.02.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/5812 Just finished a 3 week sailing trip in the Puget Sound in WA. At the end of the trip, I was walking
Insulation for 1990 35.5 refrigeration weknight at 2:17pm 08.02.11 Big Boats 1/1178 Has anyone found a way to insulate the outside of the refrigeration box on a 1990 35.5. I have adde
Fuel Pump Funny odaydokay at 2:05pm 08.02.11 Engines and Propulsion 0/2043 Just thought I would pass along info about a little event I experienced last weekend. Boat is an '8
Prop Chatter advice bobgelb@gmail.com at 1:23pm 08.02.11 Catalina 310 40/10855 On my Catalina 310, with Universal m25xpb, I get a lot of chatter from the prop at low rpm speeds (b
Yanmar YSB Exhaust L steveD at 12:53pm 08.02.11 Parts Search 4/3528 Needed is a 1 1/2 inch galvanized 90 degree elbow with 3/4 inch port for engine exhaust water. I am
Jib/ genoa help Falconer at 12:03pm 08.02.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2258 My brother-n-law and I sailed the M25 for the first time this weekend (sat/sun)! I feel we did prett
45F5 Salon Table Problem O2Addict at 11:25am 08.02.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1286 I have a 1991 45F5. the Salon has the table with the scissor style legs. The problem I have is that

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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
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Blitz at 7:41pm 10.03.22 I don't see a need to change out your ST6002 control head. You mentioned additional functions but d
Berth headroom 36 vs 38 quadrille38 at 7:03pm 10.03.22 We're currently the owners of a H33 and are considering moving up to a Hunter 38. I am the one who
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Scott T-Bird at 7:01pm 10.03.22 Hi, SeatalkNG is the same as NMEA2000. Only the cables and connectors are different. All you need
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida Scott T-Bird at 6:46pm 10.03.22 Manhasset Bay is also another good staging point popular with boaters waiting for the tide window t
Jacking Hunter 20 off trailer Ryan61065 at 6:43pm 10.03.22 Trailer. Check tires for dry rot. Suggest replacing bearings and racers using marine compatible gr
'83 Oday 25 swing / centerboatd portajon at 6:35pm 10.03.22 As far as I'm aware the centerboards are the same . What dimensions do you need ,after you know wha

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