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81 h33 ac main breaker dand51 at 3:59pm 04.19.11 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1513 Does anyone know how to test the main breaker on a 81 h33? The wiring diagrams that came with the b
Solar fan on forward hatch Mac25 TOMV at 3:48pm 04.19.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1714 Over the winter I broke up the solar fan mounted on the forward hatch while removing snow. I don't
First time boat buyer (85 Hunter 31). What should I know? Jared1048 at 3:30pm 04.19.11 Mid-Size Boats 15/5933 I'm a proud new owner of a 1985 hunter 31. I've been sailing about a year on a club Catalina 27. T
1993 Hunter 40.5 footerdog at 2:55pm 04.19.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1618 Hi all, I am looking at buying a 1993 Hunter 40.5. I would appreciate from hearing from those who ha
Clevis Pin Vs Bolt on Headstay Hounds highdesertM26 at 1:29pm 04.19.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/8148 I ordered a new headstay from riggingonly for the CDI furler I plan on installing in the near future
swing keel Sailing all day long at 1:10pm 04.19.11 Trailer Sailors 9/4427 I have a 22ft swing keel sailboat. I was wondering if there was supposed to be a pin to keep the kee
Hull polish and cleaning recommendations Stiffwind at 12:14pm 04.19.11 Big Boats 4/1515 I have a H34 that has not seen any love from buffer or polish in years. I am looking for recommendat
Anchor swivels revisited Snotter at 11:13am 04.19.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2728 I did a search on swivels in the archives and found a lot of old postes. Many of the posts were ant
Water leaking from ice box garymuir at 11:02am 04.19.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1611 Beneteau 381 1999, ice box. Water is accumulating from ice box other than condensation any reasons f
Choice of fasteners Snotter at 10:45am 04.19.11 Ask All Sailors 5/1986 I want to attach 5 inch round bronze strainers over three 1-1/4 thru hulls. The bronze strainers ha
BP observations and facts sailaway78 at 9:23am 04.19.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2606 Not long ago I posted a thread concerning the death of baby dolphins, and some being stillborn. The
Should I upgrade my Outboard savyauto at 9:01am 04.19.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1934 Just looking for help from the experience of the "old Salts" out there. I have a chance to upgrade
Trailer Mod Drock360 at 8:16am 04.19.11 Catalina 22 14/2560 I recently purchased a shoreline galvanized trailer and am looking to modify it in order to accommod
Mast went up yesterday Tim R. at 6:26am 04.19.11 Ask All Sailors 13/2728 Had my mast stepped for the season yesterday. A friend and I motored up to South Freeport where it
Please identify this sailboat emblem for me!!! (1) dohcdelsol93 at 5:53am 04.19.11 Ask All Sailors 25/8111 http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t192/dohcdelsol93/SAILBOAT.jpg i purchased a sailboat with a re
extra 8D battery location- H42- 1991 eianm at 4:55am 04.19.11 Big Boats 4/1450 I have a 1991 H42 . I want to add an extra one , but idealy 2 x 8D batterys. I have A/C front and re
TRAVELER: DIY or For Sale?? nemosuit at 2:59am 04.19.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/10450 Hi again! :dance: I'm thinking of a traveler system for my 22-foot Mac. Where is there something
WM in Houston Ken13559 at 9:39pm 04.18.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2553 My last trip to Chicago, I didn't have enough time in WM store. I'll be going to Houston in next 2
Y-valve o-rings?? sailrj at 8:43pm 04.18.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1689 Need to replace the o-rings on the swivel connectors on the y-valve for the head, holding tank, and
How do you edit your profile on this site? Beautiful Day at 8:22pm 04.18.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2686 I have searched but simply can't find the method to edit my profile. I'd like to add a photo. Any he

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Off to the darkside... Project_Mayhem at 6:38am 05.31.22 I intend to have a "foredeck" made out of canvas that we could put on to sleep under and to keep so
Green Crystals in Fuel Filter rgranger at 5:51am 05.31.22 That is not dirt or bacterial growth. It would not be crystalline if it were. Somebody added a s
Hope everyone had a great weekend brockangelo at 5:32am 05.31.22 I'm the only boat on my dock that does it. It does look a little wonky since it is at an angle. I mi
1990 Model 2003 raw water pump thetone at 5:27am 05.31.22 Yes, and it's a 1990 Model 2003 Volvo Penta
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included kappykaplan at 5:21am 05.31.22 Sounds like a great arrangement, @SailingLoto ! :beer:
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included (4) SailingLoto at 5:12am 05.31.22 I befriended the nephew of an older lady that owns a now defunct marina/resort. I trade my boat rep
Torque specs for Yanmar 3GM30F? garymalmgren at 5:02am 05.31.22 Some tightening is done by feel. gary
Green Crystals in Fuel Filter SycloneDriver at 4:57am 05.31.22 I've never see that before. Wow! I would put a few a small sample in water and see if it dissolves
Hope everyone had a great weekend kappykaplan at 4:55am 05.31.22 Well done! I reverse in all the time. I have a pair of spring lines on the port side of the boat.
Coos Bay Oregon Terry Cox at 4:21am 05.31.22 Hi John. Lived and worked in Coos Bay/North Bend for a few years with some recreational time on the
Laser crazing - is this a problem dlochner at 3:33am 05.31.22 The crazing is most likely cosmetic. Since it was stored in a very hot area the cause is probably th
Marine plywood- to use or not to use? RoyS at 3:30am 05.31.22 I bought a half sheet of 3/4" marine plywood from Amazon. It was full of voids and probably was not
Single-handed docking kappykaplan at 3:28am 05.31.22 Fenders hanging off the side of the boat will catch on pilings and cause problems docking. :plus:
Green Crystals in Fuel Filter dlochner at 3:26am 05.31.22 Well, the mystery of the fuel starvation is solved. Now for the next mystery, what is that stuff. Ma
Torque specs for Yanmar 3GM30F? skunther at 11:42pm 05.30.22 Just as a FYI - You could use what's called a "Crows Foot Torque Wrench" - that does allow you to m
Torque specs for Yanmar 3GM30F? skunther at 11:38pm 05.30.22 Not sure if you have received the manual from dlochner yet, but I was on my boat this morning and l
Anchor of Alki? skunther at 11:29pm 05.30.22 Thanks for that. We'd probably roll plenty at Alki even if the holding is good.
Port hatch on Hunter23 help philiefay at 9:37pm 05.30.22 I recently used a flexible epoxy to fix some cracks. Total Boat 382660 Thixo, it comes in a tube tha
Laser crazing - is this a problem leo310 at 9:24pm 05.30.22 You did not state the condition of the sail. If you need sails then walk away the crazing need tp be
Heater Hayden Watson at 8:50pm 05.30.22 If you are talking about an engine heated "red-dot" system it will only work when the engine is runn

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