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Generator Battery Sailgunner at 1:53pm 07.16.11 Big Boats 7/1859 I am installing a diesel generator in my 410 and have a battery question. I think the standard inst
Starter???? Wkemple at 1:42pm 07.16.11 Big Boats 6/1967 Boat starts when connected to shore power, no issues. Just put in two new batteries (starter and hou
Black Goo On Mesh Filter On The Suction Side of Water Pump CertaCito at 1:32pm 07.16.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/6403 Dear Head Mistress, I've been noticing that my water pump has been running longer than normal. On
Fresh to the Forum (1) @work at 1:28pm 07.16.11 Smaller Boats 1/1122 Glad to have a place to learn from others - I bought a stock 240 out of lake michigan last year and
No hot water? Pat T at 1:19pm 07.16.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2484 I have a Seaward water heater that just stopped heating the water by AC power. I notice from the man
Used Sail Value Question - Looking for a Guide ChockFullOnuts222 at 12:27pm 07.16.11 Bigger Boats 1/1531 Hey guys, I hope this post isn't in violation of the rules...I'm not offering anything for sale h
Need help ID a boat with no serial# wingysails at 12:04pm 07.16.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2267 I have a 15' 3" 6' beam sailboat with a mainsail ans a jib and some sort of tube running to the bow
Dock cushions [fenders] paul1938 at 12:00pm 07.16.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2717 Have a Hunter 33 with about an 11' beam and my slip is 12', so I have plenty for room. I've gotten t
Oday 26 swing keel tube replacement HakunaMatata at 11:54am 07.16.11 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1417 Does anyone know where to get a replacement keel tube at? I tried D ' R Marine but they do not have
Engine Will Not Start smoothsailing at 9:36am 07.16.11 Engines and Propulsion 17/4738
In Mast Furler Jam -redux shemandr at 7:46am 07.16.11 Big Boats 14/4131 Captain John Burns - Are you out there? I got my main jammed but good last Wed. PM when I had to cr
Magic tilt trailer without center bunk board (1) Segeln macht Spass at 7:42am 07.16.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1972 I bought this H240 with the Magic tilt trailer. Mine does not have a center bunk board for the kiel
326 mast step question bigsick at 7:24am 07.16.11 Mid-Size Boats 5/1784 I have a 326 with a Selden furling main. I have to lower mast for repairs. I am at new club that a
Transponder and antenna greatscot at 6:48am 07.16.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/945 We have just purchased a MacGregor19 and need to install a GPS and radio. We are unsure of where to
Transponder and antenna greatscot at 6:17am 07.16.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1612 We have just purchased a MacGregor19 and need to install a GPS and radio. We are unsure of where to
Widgeon leaks haskell1 at 5:55am 07.16.11 Day Sailers 2/1593 Took the 1970s vintage Widgeon out on the lake last weekend. On the water for 6 hours. what a bee yo
Mildew on cabin sole? (2) JohnnyMac at 5:43am 07.16.11 Big Boats 1/1406 After the winter lay up, flooring in cabin sole had what appeared to be mildew stains. I took a bilg
First sail - Oday Mariner 31seahorse at 5:42am 07.16.11 Day Sailers 2/1780 Hello Members, Yesterday, my wife and I sailed a borrowed Mariner for the first time. We are not
Departure Roger Long at 4:55am 07.16.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 12/5042 Departure for my long cruise is 1000 tomorrow morning (Sunday, July 16). My list: To Do: Put on Cu
ICW PERCHER at 4:31am 07.16.11 Big Boats 6/1728 Not sure if this is the place for this question. We are heading down to the ICW from Lake Ontario l

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Hunter 33, 2015 dLj at 2:28pm 09.26.22 The micrometer said 63/64" but I think that is a measurement error. The bolts are 1". meaty keel bo
Gray Enterprises Portlight lens replacement H33C justustoo at 2:24pm 09.26.22 As it turned out, the lens was a compatible replacement. Fairly easy job with the only hiccup being
Hunter 33, 2015 (1) dlochner at 2:15pm 09.26.22
Boom kicker or topping lift? (1) rgranger at 2:05pm 09.26.22 A vang controls twist by reducing it. Off the wind, the boom's natural tendency is to rise allowing
Honda EU1000i vs EU2200i fuel consumption capta at 1:55pm 09.26.22 Honda has a new EU3200i generator out. It would probably start my AC but it's 60 pounds and $2400.
Honda EU1000i vs EU2200i fuel consumption capta at 1:51pm 09.26.22 @SycloneDriver Have you looked into a 12v/24v generator and the possible efficiency increase by not
Boom kicker or topping lift? dlochner at 1:44pm 09.26.22 I have a Selden Rodkicker, which is sold with an "optional" gas spring. The rodkicker simply slides
Boom kicker or topping lift? capta at 1:42pm 09.26.22 I like a topping lift. it can be used with the boom as a crane (I've pulled many an engine this way)
Keel winch replacement: Worm Drive LloydB at 1:31pm 09.26.22 Why yes I did but only after replacing the original ratchet drive with a new ratchet drive and findi
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet. (6) artboas at 1:00pm 09.26.22 Thank you for this comment. There are several easy ways to put machine screw posts into wood, witho
Upgrades to cross to the Caribbean Skipper J at 12:56pm 09.26.22 Sounds like a fun adventure you're planning. My two cents of what I would take, if I did this trip,
Modified Traveler 23' Hunter Crazy Dave Condon at 12:48pm 09.26.22 Did you drilled and tapped into embedded aluminum plates in the fiberglass? If not, how did you se
Hunter 25 hatch cover rgranger at 12:27pm 09.26.22 I mean the lense. It blew off in pieces during Hurricane Fiona. Bummer.... I know the SBO store h
Thru-hull discussion - Upgrades and issues Ralph Johnstone at 12:12pm 09.26.22 Teflon does not seal adequately. I used a brush on paste type thread compound to reseal and have no
2005 Hunter 36 Shorepower tfox2069 at 12:03pm 09.26.22 I have just double checked with Marinco. They concur that the 2 phases from a 50 amp dock feed shou
FM Radio/CD player connected to starter battery artboas at 12:00pm 09.26.22
2005 Hunter 36 Shorepower artboas at 11:52am 09.26.22 I have just double checked with Marinco. They concur that the 2 phases from a 50 amp dock feed shoul
Thru-hull discussion - Upgrades and issues JamesG161 at 11:29am 09.26.22 Look here for the HOW To... Seacock & Thru-Hull Primer/Pre Information by Compass Marine How To Jim
halyard wrap Roadking Larry at 11:12am 09.26.22 Just make sure that whatever you do don't take it to the winch. A few years ago a friend of mine had
First 405 Rudder Parts (2) APP314 at 11:04am 09.26.22 Hello Adam, I'm not familiar with the First 40.5 but in the 38 the upper bearing is held in place wi

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