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Fuel gauge sender dbirken at 8:08am 08.10.22 Engines and Propulsion 10/3202 The fuel tank on my C320 is not quite a cube but instead much deeper along the forward section than
Does anyone know the RAL number for the white gelcoat, 2005 Hunter Legend 27 built in the UK Martin-Galini at 7:16am 08.10.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1366 Does anyone know the RAL number for the white gelcoat, 2005 Hunter Legend 27 built in the UK
2007 Hunter 33 Helm Seat wobbling TommyPayne at 4:39am 08.10.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/971
Bilge Pump wiring issue CAPTAINLAR at 12:10am 08.10.22 Big Boats 3/1278 I am in the process of replacing my Rule Automatic pump model ( 27SA) . It has three wires... a Bla
3/8" for everything? Including dock lines? Jamesiv1 at 8:55pm 08.09.22 Catalina 22 6/752 On a C22 are all the lines going to be 3/8" including dock lines? For some reason I really want to g
Which Sealant to Use for Bedding Stanchion dkinzer at 4:26pm 08.09.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 22/5138 I ordered a stanchion from SBO to replace the one that I damaged. It arrived today and I've been pon
Another quite AC question - Geothermal? (aquathermal) (3) rgranger at 1:57pm 08.09.22 Ask All Sailors 15/2739 I didn't want to hijack the other thread on this topic. I'd like to explore the idea of building a
Hunter 450 Leaking Portside arch AKlight at 1:41pm 08.09.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/578 Hey everyone! I have a leak that comes into the aft cabin dripping from the light over the hanging
ever seen and been hit by a White Squall? jon hansen at 1:35pm 08.09.22 Weather and Forecasting 7/1697 i have. hit us hard jaS9N2chm5w
Weird Electrical Experience jviss at 12:26pm 08.09.22 Sails Call Lounge 30/4459 Bought a house that was built in 1925. All of the original electrical outlets are set horizontally
What kind of battery? Jamesiv1 at 11:13am 08.09.22 Catalina 22 8/1162 What kind of battery do you guys use? I just bought a cheap 12V marine battery at Walmart ($79 bucks
37.5 1991 mast base plate Hans Baart at 10:55am 08.09.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/863 Hi I have a 1991 37.5 new to me this past April. Can anyone tell me if they have added extra blocks
Invest 97L + Volcanoes (1) JamesG161 at 10:35am 08.09.22 Weather and Forecasting 6/1917 INVESTigation 97 L has been on NOAA's watch for a few days. _______ The Tropical Atlantic Basin ha
Mainsheet location Skedaddle at 9:45am 08.09.22 Precision 18/5927 I recall this subject being bounced around in past forum posts but can't seem to locate any. As time
Replacement and Re-Bedding non-opening windows David Freedman at 9:30am 08.09.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/751 Confirming the difficulty in replacing the side deck windows and re-bedding the foredeck window? Sho
Hinckley Alden 42' Yawl (2) Hinckley or Die at 9:10am 08.09.22 Alden General Chat 39/15301 I am currently looking at a 1959 Alden 925B it's a Hinckley Built Wood 42' Yawl that looks a lot lik
Shore power cable problem NCBrew at 8:38am 08.09.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1035 My 30 amp shore power cable has one of the connector holes is very black and looks burned. My AC run
Rudder Bushing Play (1) jkduff at 8:02am 08.09.22 Ask All Sailors 6/1644 I just hauled out my 1991 35.5 ft Hunter Legend because the rudder hit something hard, and it sustai
newport 28mk2 stern tube diameter, pss selection adamv at 8:00am 08.09.22 Newport 2/1164 Hi, I have a dripping stuffing box (1 every 5 seconds, even when i arrive at the boat, more when run
roller troubles scottscotty at 6:50am 08.09.22 Trailer Sailors 5/1145 I have thought about doing away with the 3 rollers in the center of my trailer and replacing them wi

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Installing a Visa Marine 319 MSD in a Catalina 22. Leeward Rail at 9:15pm 08.12.25 Hiya! Wondering how the brackets have held up for you over the years? I'm just about to install the
Rudder Surprise - Found Water, Found Cracks... Found a New Project Tally Ho at 8:08pm 08.12.25
Soft spot & gelcoat repair questions (1968 Highlander 20) Foswick at 8:02pm 08.12.25 I would guess if there is no core, that there is potentially an issue with the laminate losing its
Rudder Surprise - Found Water, Found Cracks... Found a New Project ggrizzard at 7:54pm 08.12.25 Having had my skeg professionally removed twice over the past 43 years, I can tell that whoever did
Recommissioning head and holding tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:54pm 08.12.25 Most hardware stores sell muriatic /hydrochloric acid in quart or liter bottles...I've never seen in
Companionway handle confusion Rich Stidger at 6:41pm 08.12.25 When inserting the plugs, I recommend using varnish or the wood finish rather than glue. If you ever
Macerator questions john6206 at 6:32pm 08.12.25
Outhaul and traveler basic help please pgandw at 6:30pm 08.12.25 I have a Kia Sorento and a Hyundai Palisade. But a Mariner weighs 1350 lbs - racing minimum. With
Genoa head not wrapping JoeWhite at 6:28pm 08.12.25 Gary. I stand corrected you are right. Need new jib or move car forward.
Next!! jssailem at 5:56pm 08.12.25 It could be coming and may last for a couple of days... It is called Erin.
Genoa head not wrapping jssailem at 5:52pm 08.12.25 Opps. Good point. Gary.
Hunter 29.5 2GM engine vibration (2) jssailem at 5:51pm 08.12.25 realized the stuffing box wasn't going to seal on the grooved shaft When I peeled back the stuffin
Genoa head not wrapping garymalmgren at 5:51pm 08.12.25 RE: you need to move the fairlead car farther aft on its track. Aft will pull the foot tight. Forw
Outhaul and traveler basic help please Newoldcatalina at 5:40pm 08.12.25 Thanks much for the further detail... will digest. What car are you using to pull? Good to see som
Soft spot & gelcoat repair questions (1968 Highlander 20) daniel.kringer at 5:32pm 08.12.25 Thanks so much for the reply! I called Allen Boat Co., which manufactures the current highlander. T
Genoa head not wrapping jssailem at 5:32pm 08.12.25 move the fairlead car farther aft on its track This is a good suggestion. This would tension (pul
cracked hatch Vincent Williams at 5:26pm 08.12.25 Great Help Thank you
Genoa head not wrapping JoeWhite at 5:25pm 08.12.25 It appears that the jib is currently wrapped up. The only other reason may be that you need to move
Outhaul and traveler basic help please (5) pgandw at 5:02pm 08.12.25 Thanks for the inputs! Did you just cut a notch in the bottom of the 2x6 to fit around the mast?
Its funny Friday! (1) jssailem at 4:10pm 08.12.25

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