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Wing keel leak LTDARR at 9:46am 06.05.11 Smaller Boats 2/1470 I have a leak in the floor under the wood cover by the keel bolts. Any suggestions on how to stop it
Inactive Yanmar won't turn Slimjim at 9:39am 06.05.11 Engines and Propulsion 4/2893 I have a Yanmar 3GM30. Last time it was run was for about 30 minutes, 2 years ago. It was shut dow
Bimini help for 9.2A bugbitten at 8:53am 06.05.11 S2 10/3076 My '80 9.2A lacks both dodger and bimini. I'd like to get a bimini pronto, then add a dodger later.
Boom vang Franky boy at 8:47am 06.05.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1273 Hi, I've owned a Hunter 29.5 for a few years now. Made many repairs and modifications. Putting the
Engine Survey Yanmar 2GM20F. help JDB at 7:01am 06.05.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/4675
Recognize this ship's wheel? (2) Vegas at 5:28am 06.05.11 Ask All Sailors 4/3109 A friend is trying to identify what type and vintage ship this wheel might have come from. It is app
Rig tension Rich (P303) at 5:09am 06.05.11 Ask All Sailors 7/5950 I know there is a lot on this topic but... Is there a general rule of thumb for tensioning a rig?
h23.5 cockpit seats bad_com_pany at 3:07am 06.05.11 Smaller Boats 4/1299 Is it just me or does everybodys cockpit seat storage area fill with water? Have had to remove seats
Some Thanks, Somethings Learned, Some questions geehaw at 11:35pm 06.04.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2433 Well Spent 6 days sailing last week. Had a tremendous time. Seen lots of seals some humpbacks some
Anchor light plug jjsbiggs at 10:26pm 06.04.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2183 My 1984 M25 has a mast light but does not have an anchor light and I would like to add one. Instead
No drip from Shaft Seal lr172 at 9:26pm 06.04.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1532 I acquired an H34 this spring and recently noticed that I am not getting any drips from my prop shaf
Am I over-prop'ed lr172 at 9:23pm 06.04.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2385 My new to me H34 has a 2 blade Maxi-prop. My research indicated the factory recommend pitch (it is
Holding tank - adding new fittings theredboat at 7:35pm 06.04.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/5908 I want to add the ability to hose out my holding tank from the deck. I already have the deck fittin
Fuel line size guidera48 at 6:48pm 06.04.11 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2720 Finishing replacing all the engine hoses, I am at the fuel lines now. I am relocating the racor fuel
What kind of hose? daysailer at 6:18pm 06.04.11 Day Sailers 2/1349 The rubber hose that looks like it has been wrapped in tape that holds the Centerboard Pendant, wher
H34 Standing rig questions Saillife at 5:52pm 06.04.11 Big Boats 9/3029 Hi all, Very embarrassing question about the standing rigging on an '83 hunter 34. I had the mast u
New charger and invertor location simplicity at 4:35pm 06.04.11 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1537 I just purchased an O'Day34 and bought a new Xantrex charger and invertor to upgrade the electrical.
Does anyone know if a camper top for a 23.5 fit a 23 Lorry65 at 4:01pm 06.04.11 Smaller Boats 0/1150 We are looking to put a camper top on our 23' Hunter. Does anyone know if the hatches for the 23 an
Looking at the Center Cockpits! therobesons at 2:47pm 06.04.11 Big Boats 2/1121 Do you know when the first run of the 450 cc was from what year to what year. I think it was like 1
Time to give back, cushion refurb... rochesterdriver at 2:10pm 06.04.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1230 Good day all, I've sucked enough info out of here so it's time to reciprocate. The cushions on my

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Just a little surface rust dlochner at 2:36pm 09.01.22 Yep, been replacing my cheap HW store clamps with the Scandvik clamps on essential systems. A couple
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? thinwater at 2:29pm 09.01.22 All sorts of cute sollutions (I would go with Dyneema if I did not have the proper crimper, and prob
Hunter Hull laid up Crazy Dave Condon at 2:28pm 09.01.22 @DOCKHAND Never heard back. If you can be more specific as to model and year, damage and/or conc
Propane pressure gauge JamesG161 at 2:24pm 09.01.22 suppose an apology is in order Apology Accepted. I saw the switching back and forth between Weight
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? dlochner at 1:59pm 09.01.22 The issue with the bulldog clamps and Nico press style swaging is attaching the stud that needs to
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? tfox2069 at 1:55pm 09.01.22 Thanks for all the advice everyone. I will probably use the $6 solution for this long weekend trip,
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? dlochner at 1:43pm 09.01.22 The issue with the bulldog clamps and Nico press style swaging is attaching the stud that needs to g
This could have Merit (or: look what followed me home) rgranger at 1:41pm 09.01.22 I am hoping that I can properly (and reasonably) fix the trunk so I can continue sailing this wond
Mast lights morbidfollower at 1:36pm 09.01.22 We'll be staying at the guest docks at Elkhorn Yacht Club on 9/3 and then again on 9/7 and 9/8. Com
2 year old Diesel Stabilzer rgranger at 1:35pm 09.01.22 So you are asking if you need stabilizer for your fuel stabilizer :poop: I want in on that.. Know
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? (1) rgranger at 1:33pm 09.01.22 Sounds like you will be going with dynema but if you decide to build your own in the future, the mos
Catalina 18 - Advice on mast raising? shemandr at 1:17pm 09.01.22 I hope this isn't insulting but scope out the site for overhead power cables. This has to be on you
Replacing standing rigging on a 22' trailer sailer (1) jssailem at 1:16pm 09.01.22 You may find some good information to support your efforts here.
2 year old Diesel Stabilzer sail sfbay at 1:13pm 09.01.22 If you have an unopened bottle of STA-BIL, it will be good for up to five years. Then once you open
2 year old Diesel Stabilzer jssailem at 1:09pm 09.01.22 All what I did expect to hear back. But never hurts to ask. A wise Captain knows when he hears goo
Back to the Moon, Sailing in a Vacuum rgranger at 12:56pm 09.01.22 I'd do it. Every one dies. Most live unexeptional lives before they do.
25 bulkheads jon hansen at 12:54pm 09.01.22 https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/hunter-25
Propane pressure gauge Richard19068 at 12:52pm 09.01.22 We pay with metric dollars. And now Mr. JamesG161, for your final question worth $100,000.00, WHI
This could have Merit (or: look what followed me home) FaberNumber2 at 12:30pm 09.01.22 Your Merit is beautiful--I have a 22, also. I love the winch installation and am going to copy your
Propane pressure gauge Ralph Johnstone at 12:19pm 09.01.22 Exactly as you've said. Boiling liquid is cold but the gas is not cold or even if it was cold, poor

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