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Hawse Hole for Anchor Rode saildork at 10:35am 07.13.11 Catalina 22 2/1692 I am contemplating drilling a hawse hole in the forepeak that will allow me to hang the anchor from
Electric toilet - small holding tank EWARREN at 10:20am 07.13.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/3953 I want to switch to an electric toilet but my holding tank is only 12 gallons. Any recommendations?
Irwin keel composition and design nquigley at 9:46am 07.13.11 Irwin 1/4218 Sorry if this has been asked before - I'm having trouble finding an answer via Google searches. Do
H30 Gray Portlight Replacement Options malyea at 9:06am 07.13.11 The Cherubini Hunters 14/7351 The companionway/seahood removal and rebedding went well so now it's on to the Gray portlights...all
Odor when flushing or pumping out 43SabreAlegria at 9:03am 07.13.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/4745 Peggie, First let me say that I have learned a lot about sanitation systems by reading your book
I need suggestions for asymmetric spinnaker hardware (2) tkanzler at 8:35am 07.13.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/4218 My new-to-me 26X came with an asymmetric spinnaker (marked 26M on the label) and Chutescoop, plus pe
Horizon SL50 knotmeter - calibration lnikl at 8:16am 07.13.11 Ask All Sailors 3/2621 Does anyone know how one might calibrate a Horizon SL50 knotmeter? Mine shows about .9 kts low (I ju
Gear box shifter Richard Bryer at 7:44am 07.13.11 Big Boats 6/1754 I am trying to nail down a shifter/gearbox problem I have been experiencing. I think I have the link
Edson Wheel Brake for 260 rcaw at 7:36am 07.13.11 Smaller Boats 3/1525 Greetings, We purchase a 99 h260 last year with pedistal/wheel steering. One thing I have wanted
Replace Bimini - 37C (1983) tansey at 7:18am 07.13.11 The Cherubini Hunters 8/3978 Hi all, this is my first post here. We (husband and I) own a 37 cutter (1983) and we need to replac
fish finder / chart plotter jfrench at 6:33am 07.13.11 Catalina 22 2/1487 I'm starting to look at electronics for my boat and I am interested in these fish finder / chart plo
Oday 302 shower sump jokers819 at 6:22am 07.13.11 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2421 was wondering where this might be located and how to clean it out .May have gotten some bs from a re
Delrin bearings for jib furling gear CHEAP bustedrudder at 4:57am 07.13.11 Parts Search 0/3186 Had to replace the centering bushing on my Hood furling drum. While apart examined the delrin ball b
23.5 jib sheet av8erdunn at 4:43am 07.13.11 Smaller Boats 13/2721 On my 23.5 I have 3 jam cleats onthe starboard side but none on the port. I am guessing the 3 I have
Replace broken Cleat Pegfrayne at 4:31am 07.13.11 Smaller Boats 1/1281 I have a hunter 20 cica '83, with 7" Rubber cleats. I broke one and need to find a replacement, I do
Remaing fuel at different gauge reading Mark Juetten at 11:35pm 07.12.11 Big Boats 2/1568 Given the fact that the fuel tank on a 376 is irregular in shape and the fuel gauge is mounted at th
2QM15 engine fuse size David W at 11:01pm 07.12.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/3859 Greetings folks, I'm hoping someone can help me. I need to replace the fuse in my Yanmar 2QM15 engin
Cup Holders (2) James Eastwood at 10:31pm 07.12.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/2031 We could never find cups that would sit properly in the standard Hunter holders so I added a modific
a little upgrade for the babe (8) Douglast at 10:27pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 15/3919 The wife and i gave the old 1974 gal some new life by removing the old shag carpet from everywhere;
What size genoa for Seattle area? Jared1048 at 9:41pm 07.12.11 Mid-Size Boats 4/1836 Question 1: I've read that the 85 hunter 31' can use a 155% genoa? Question 2: Does using only par

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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
Protecting Gel Coat from Towing Straps Tedd at 6:32pm 10.03.22 Plastic sheet. I never would have thought of that!
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping capta at 6:31pm 10.03.22 Personally, I'd move heaven and earth to come up with an alternative solution to a check valve. Si
Protecting Gel Coat from Towing Straps Captain Larry-DH at 6:28pm 10.03.22 Plastic sheet. Very slippery and low abrasion. edit: Also, if you ever want to adjust the position o
suggestions to try for : my brand new New Yanmar 1 Gm10 which won't start. ? MitchM at 5:51pm 10.03.22 the excellent yanmar dealer Great Lakes Diesel who installed the new 10 hp 1 cyl engi
Yanmar Engine Mount Worries jaysweet at 5:49pm 10.03.22

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