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81 h33 ac main breaker dand51 at 3:59pm 04.19.11 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1545 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 4/1763 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 15/6098 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 2/1638 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 21/8391 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 9/4540 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 4/1548 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 7/2763 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 1/1645 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 5/2027 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 9/2653 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 6/1993 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 14/2604 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 13/2775 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 25/8294 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 4/1483 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 16/10736 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 10/2614 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 2/1725 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 9/2745 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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Rebuild Perkins Diesel redlegmsg66 at 11:39am 08.08.22 Hours are unknown, engine is 40 years old however it does run very good. Long term intent is to reti
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 11:32am 08.08.22 You go for it Kappy. My sailing skill are rusting like the metal of my seized engine. Maybe faster.
Two Things Hunter 49 Georgedoyle at 11:23am 08.08.22 The batteries were fine. The solar was charging during the day. We have the ARS-5 controller. I didn
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 11:20am 08.08.22 tale of woe. Well-written, John. Sorry to hear of your woes. No comparison, but I finally got my
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't JamesG161 at 11:07am 08.08.22 John and I have been discussing this for a while and moved it out of the Vacuum Gauge link. I have
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 10:51am 08.08.22 Good query Ralph. From the valve adjustment, to the time I completed the fuel line replacement the e
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't rgranger at 10:41am 08.08.22 Well it is not my money so do what you want but I want my next cruising sailboat to have an electri
Have you seen a "Shelf Cloud"? Will Gilmore at 10:39am 08.08.22 "Ensign, bring me my brown pants!" -Will
Shore pwr plugs tfox2069 at 10:34am 08.08.22 Pro tip for those that decide to go the Smart Plug route: Make up a pigtail with the boat side havi
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Ralph Johnstone at 10:30am 08.08.22 Looking on the bright side, your writing skills are excellent :clap: ! Do I understand you correctl
Have you seen a "Shelf Cloud"? Roland5048 at 10:21am 08.08.22 uuuuuhhhh Time to reef the sails! Yeah, right after I change my britches. :yikes:
Rebuild Perkins Diesel Ralph Johnstone at 10:16am 08.08.22 That is one helluva commute. That was originally what I thought. But when I took a second look a
Styrofoam in the storage compartments?? Jamesiv1 at 9:56am 08.08.22
Styrofoam in the storage compartments?? Davidasailor26 at 9:54am 08.08.22 And as flotation, we would be talking about if the boat fills with water, right? So it would float
Shore pwr plugs thinwater at 9:47am 08.08.22 In my experience, replacing the twist lock plugs now and then is just one of the costs of boating.
Two Things Hunter 49 Ralph Johnstone at 9:39am 08.08.22 Any chance you've got an external alternator reg. which will have a temp. monitor for the alternator
Styrofoam in the storage compartments?? Jamesiv1 at 9:37am 08.08.22 Google boat flotation requirements and there is a lot of information about coast guard rules and st
Styrofoam in the storage compartments?? Davidasailor26 at 9:35am 08.08.22 Thanks Mark... Makes sense. I swear these blocks were put in at the factory when the hull was made
What's this hole in the shelf for? Crazy Dave Condon at 9:32am 08.08.22 Funny but no in galley. No one wants to feel sick
Gelcoat questions. Ralph Johnstone at 9:32am 08.08.22 Take a look here (post#3) for matching colour gel coat to a Hunter deck. Fiberteck in Burnaby may b

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