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356 in boom reefing -need options Jimongee at 3:32am 08.20.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/383 I have previously posted questions on this same subject. However I still need some ideas. My 356 h
Cleats (1) RolfSail at 7:30pm 08.19.21 Smaller Boats 13/1005 Anyone know how big the embedded backing plates are that secure the bow cleats? I want to put bigger
Yanmar 4JH2E Impeller Source SandyFrank at 7:21pm 08.19.21 Engines and Propulsion 4/1066 Hello All, Anyone have a source for replacement impellers for the Yanmar 4JH2E? I have found catali
replacing sanitation hoses sailor5017 at 2:48pm 08.19.21 Big Boats 15/2644 has anyone replaced sanitation hoses on 41 DS. how did you do it. ?
2006 Hunter 45CC fiberglass resin type esedenka at 12:01pm 08.19.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/487 In talking to someone about blasting and painting the hull, he asked whether I knew if the boat was
Battery switch confusion Captain Johnny Zephyr at 11:46am 08.19.21 Big Boats 5/684
propeller selection, and shifting Rowbert at 11:16am 08.19.21 Ask All Sailors 23/1349 I have a Hunter 30, and it appears to have a RH propeller, but in order to shift to forward I have t
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water? kodiak1120 at 9:48am 08.19.21 Ask All Sailors 31/2537 I'm a new boat owner. Bought a Beneteau 37 (2009). I didn't realize it initially but the survey re
Window unit air conditioner through quarter berth/lazarette wall? fox9988 at 9:42am 08.19.21 Ask All Sailors 3/449 I read of one example of this, sounds cheap and easy. Open the lazarette when in use. Lose a little
Backstay adjuster sailingsoon at 9:31am 08.19.21 Ask All Sailors 19/1879 Hi again guys In order to have a better shape, ect on my main i would like to install one backstay a
CHANGING FUEL SENSOR - H386 SVEN MARTINEZ at 9:21am 08.19.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/585 Another mystery.... The fuel tank sensor/metering rod needs changing. It is approx 20" long. Ther
In mast furling? ScottySailor at 8:42am 08.19.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 23/2103
Hunter 41 DS Electronics Install sailtheworld79 at 5:29am 08.19.21 Big Boats 5/736 Hey again everyone! This time around I've decided to tackle new electronics on the boat to replace t
Bristol 24 Corsair sailingsoon at 10:20pm 08.18.21 Bristol 1/835 Hello Would like to know tbe diameter of the backstay wire(factory stock size) Thx in advance C
Westerbeke 42b 4 cylinder engine manufacturer Biobob Catalina 27 at 6:34pm 08.18.21 Ask All Sailors 3/579 Does anybody know who makes the base engine for westerbeke, my previous sailboat had a universal m18
Removing 3M 4000 from aluminum window frames young_gray at 4:44pm 08.18.21 Catalina 30 9/1176
Replace Dorade with Solar Vent P12nash at 4:16pm 08.18.21 Big Boats 15/2979
RUNNING THROTTLE UP OUT OF GEAR SVEN MARTINEZ at 2:19pm 08.18.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/1712 Hi folks. H386. How do you run up the throttle while not in gear? I seem to have no detent button
Safe to mount screws in the bilge? FlyingSailor at 1:47pm 08.18.21 Mid-Size Boats 8/2360 What exactly is directly under the bilge? Is just straight into the keel? I have a 1983 Catalina 27.
Raymarine st4000+ autopilot problems Jimongee at 12:00pm 08.18.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2551 my boat is a Hunter 2002 356. The auto pilot has been working pretty good in light wind and calmer

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Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? higgs at 12:15pm 03.11.24 Rethink what you need on your sailboat to get someplace it is not a car. For instance if you run ou
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! Kayakeur at 12:13pm 03.11.24 Fire extinguishers; I took one of mine about 10 years old, needle in green, to my local fire dept.
Solar wiring size SPLETS at 12:08pm 03.11.24 thanks
Hunter Propeller Anode fstbttms at 11:59am 03.11.24 Thank you very much again everyone. I'm attaching new new photos that show the propeller better. I
Hunter Propeller Anode (4) FShab at 11:49am 03.11.24 Thank you very much again everyone. I'm attaching new new photos that show the propeller better. I s
Tohatsu Charging ambler at 11:20am 03.11.24 I had the same experience as Leeward Rail. I just run the Tohatsu 6 for 15-20 min at less than half
Compression Post - way to stop the bleeding? Claude L.-Auger at 10:28am 03.11.24 As per Kloudie & Justin, you want these bleed holes opened, not sealed. That will allow water to dra
Solar wiring size (2) SPLETS at 10:21am 03.11.24 I was looking for the wiring from the panels to the controller.. Are you asking round trip, panels f
Radar Data cable in mast of Catalina 30 Tkman at 10:16am 03.11.24 Thanks John for the reply. We changed the cat5 at the hub without solving the issue. Next we will tr
Solar wiring size (1) jssailem at 10:10am 03.11.24 Confusion is normal. :plus: What does the 27ft represent. On a 46ft boat I assume that is the dista
Solar wiring size Hello Below at 9:58am 03.11.24 Also, the two pictures you posted in your original post have pretty different specs in a key measur
How do you clean through hull while in water? (1) fstbttms at 9:44am 03.11.24 Throw a couple of bucks at it. Get your hull cleaned and anodes replaced at the same time.
Solar wiring size Davidasailor26 at 9:39am 03.11.24 Are you wondering about the gauge from panels to controller or from controller to batteries? From th
Changing batteries jssailem at 9:34am 03.11.24 I don't mind making a few changes to the charging system but if I have to change out the alternator
Solar wiring size (1) SPLETS at 9:33am 03.11.24 Ha, I should have mentioned that. Figuring out how many amps this panel puts out to determine the g
Clamp on meter recommendation? BAD ORCA at 9:32am 03.11.24 Lots of YouTube videos showing test results for various models. Definitely less than 100. I have h
New Restrictions for Boaters in the Exumas dlochner at 9:31am 03.11.24 Mooring chains will tear up the boat and prevent sea grass from growing, however, they do so in a ve
Changing batteries dlochner at 9:26am 03.11.24 Thanks for the comments I would hope to have the boat for at least 10 years ( hope I live that long
Solar wiring size Stu Jackson at 9:04am 03.11.24 I have read several articles online, but they have just confused me What confused you?
Changing batteries Stu Jackson at 9:01am 03.11.24 The main disadvantage of AGM is if they are overcharged they will vent and then your battery is toa

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