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Universal M25 Transmision slipping in forward sailorjoel96 at 5:43pm 07.27.10 Bigger Boats 1/1565 I have a universal M25 xp that is a 1988 model. When it is in forward at lower rpm's in goes in and
Control panel Plexiglass Rain Sheild pbonnell at 4:31pm 07.27.10 Big Boats 5/1685 Does anyone know where I can purchase a replacement plexiglass rain sheild for a Hunter Legend 35.5?
Outboard Motors Larry3525 at 3:43pm 07.27.10 Ask All Sailors 4/1826 Kind of looking for general knowledge stuff here. I spent a lot of money over the winter having my 6
Hunter 31 Mast compression post and balsa core deck (1) Mad Dog 3 at 3:10pm 07.27.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/8876 I noticed many post about this common problem on the Hunter 31. Does anyone have pictures of the
House batterys drawing down starter battery harleyman012358 at 1:56pm 07.27.10 Big Boats 3/1270 I live a board a 1997 42 passage. My starter battery is being drawn down with my house battery's. Ha
Ups and downs sailaway78 at 1:46pm 07.27.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2560 Will start with the ups first. The boat is done, finished, complete, and ready for splash. Looks pr
Starter battery drawing down with house batt harleyman012358 at 1:40pm 07.27.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1265 I live a board a 97 passage 42 and during an extended anchor my house batterys went down to 10 volts
216 centerboard dckids at 10:59am 07.27.10 Smaller Boats 2/1308 the cable on our 216 centerboard broke (again). we are in OBX NC. we tried raising it by getting it
Heat Exhaustion PotomacDaysailer at 10:12am 07.27.10 Trailer Sailors 15/4114 I am a bit reluctant to reveal my lack of good sense, but my experience may serve as a timely warnin
Jim Bohart returns to Hunter Phil Herring at 10:06am 07.27.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/3214 The old-timers here will remember the name well. Jim was a HUGE part of this site's early years and
Congradulation to Intuition - 2nd in the Mac jkcreagh at 9:55am 07.27.10 S2 0/1280 Congratulation to Intuition - 2nd in the Mac I just saw that Intuition, a 9.2A, got 2nd place in th
H260 Mast Bolt Deucer at 9:51am 07.27.10 Smaller Boats 5/1731 I'm about ready to replace the bolt that runs through the mast and holds the rigging and solid stays
seidelman vs bonnie restlessone at 9:19am 07.27.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1589 im back from freeport little bonnie tried to give us trouble but aquaholic had no problem as for me
Hunter 23 outboard motor bracket (mount) lsyrus at 6:51am 07.27.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/2671 I own and love my Hunter 23 (1986). The White "U" shaped outboard motor bracket (mount) that is bol
Need cabinate latch info for circa 1997 models (3) Rich Stidger at 6:21am 07.27.10 Big Boats 11/1658 I need to order some more female latches for my 1997 h40.5. These latches will not tolerate any mis
Towing 23.5/240 Homespun at 6:08am 07.27.10 Trailer Sailors 21/9501 Back again with another newb question. I have gotten curious about towing either a Hunter 23.5 or
wiring for a foredeck light jtmccue at 5:30am 07.27.10 Mid-Size Boats 2/1795 Regarding the H28.5- Is it possible to do a mast up rewiring of the steaming light. I would like to
F****g roller furler John Boelte at 5:23am 07.27.10 Smaller Boats 6/2668 The Profurl roller furler on our 26.5 kicked our asses yesterday. At this point we've got the Genoa*
Wash Hand Basin Drain Beezneez at 2:16am 07.27.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1665 My boat is an Oceanis 473. I have a problem with both wash hand basins which drain very slowly. The
Removable Motor Mount.... (2) Sumner at 9:21pm 07.26.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1701 I got build pictures of the.... http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor2/06-20-10-35-Out

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New Catalina 30 Owner DArcy at 6:36am 04.01.22 Mike, don't know if you've ever seen this idea: http://www.impatientlycrafty.com/2012/10/04/lamina
Window Advice rlongfield at 6:13am 04.01.22 @Joe @Calif. Ted So you both think I should just do a complete reseal of the windows? I assume it's
Reuse shrink wrap? All U Get at 6:11am 04.01.22 I did it using a lot of shrink tape, but it gets brittle so any harsh winds can rip it apart. We so
Icom m802 All U Get at 5:59am 04.01.22
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor jviss at 5:36am 04.01.22 Could the fuel pump be connected to the windlass electrical system? The only relation between the
Reuse shrink wrap? Maine Sail at 5:09am 04.01.22 Shrink-wrap does not like to re-shrink after a winter..
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot.. (2) TomY at 4:27am 04.01.22 I don't know. Not even sure I can properly describe it... But as a FYI, I've been on boats where t
Reuse shrink wrap? dlochner at 4:09am 04.01.22 Oh yeah. Humping that cover up the boat ladder and lifting it over the boom was at the limit of my
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. Screen Saver at 11:27pm 03.31.22 Ok so by way of an update: At this moment by passing the fuel tank and picking up fuel from a 22L je
Load on an on mast main halyard clutch? thinwater at 10:41pm 03.31.22 I agree with the understanding, On a larger boat, the knot is to secure a sail shackle (in my case)
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 10:16pm 03.31.22 As you have discovered, the original through hull fittings for the early mk1 boats is rather suspect
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 9:43pm 03.31.22 Mike, don't know if you've ever seen this idea: http://www.impatientlycrafty.com/2012/10/04/lamina
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor jssailem at 9:39pm 03.31.22 Disconnecting the battery bank from the engine while running is not a recommended test procedure. Su
Rub rail and deck hull joint. Joe at 9:22pm 03.31.22 5200 for hull/deck joint would be my choice. Here's a WM advisor you should read if you haven't yet
Window Advice Joe at 8:31pm 03.31.22 This issue is very common for many production boats of the era. However, you should be able to find
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor Benny17441 at 8:30pm 03.31.22 The only relation between the engine and the problem you are having would be an electric fuel pump.
New Catalina 30 Owner Stu Jackson at 8:21pm 03.31.22 Mike, don't know if you've ever seen this idea: http://www.impatientlycrafty.com/2012/10/04/laminat
New Catalina 30 Owner (2) mikeracca at 8:08pm 03.31.22 I had to find a few buried screws to dig out and then I was able to get my counter out. I found the
Beneteau 473 Dripless shaft seal TimFromLI at 7:31pm 03.31.22 I just removed mine, 1993 Beneteau 45F5. 30mm shaft and a looks to be aproximately 1 7/8" stern t
hunter 49 steering quadrant (1) Screen Saver at 7:17pm 03.31.22 Ok, I went aboard today, and here is the correct linkage attachment to the quadrant Unless there w

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