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Hunter 31? or 34? rickk31 at 11:23am 08.17.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2182 I am looking at 2 Hunters both are 1985's. One is a 31 Hunter the other 34 Hunter. Both are priced a
Working with fiberglass (1) MrMikey64 at 11:10am 08.17.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1895 After a long debate, I've decided to repair the cut out windows on my Mac 25, bringing them back to
VHF Radio/Antenna Mount (1) Mark H at 10:50am 08.17.10 Smaller Boats 11/3213 I want to place a fixed VHF radio in my 23.5. Please give me input on mounting radio location,mast a
Lewmar Portlight Screens quadrille38 at 9:17am 08.17.10 Big Boats 6/7401 Yes one of those wonderfully designed Lewmar port light screens caught the wind and decided to take
1978 S25 Traveler (1) SergeD at 9:11am 08.17.10 Seidelmann 4/3735 We recently purchaed a 1978 S25 that needs some work. We need information on the proper way to rig t
Trailering my just purchsed boat stepayetta at 9:05am 08.17.10 Trailer Sailors 4/2755 I have purchased a 1994 Capri 18 but have not picked it up yet. I noticed that the carpet is off the
Keeping Stern Lazarette Dry GaryO at 7:36am 08.17.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1886 I have a 1990 Beneteau O430 with 2 lazarettes on the swim platform. They both collect water when we
Electrical "System" Overhaul (3) Jfelkins at 6:47am 08.17.10 Ask All Sailors 32/8011 Attached are three pics of the electrical "system" on my boat as I found it shortly after acquiring
Repair of Ballast system, 26s? old guys sail at 6:09am 08.17.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2319 Am looking at a 93 26S at a good price. I have a question. The wingnut/valve assembly inside the b
Grand Prix series.... 18 footers, mate Joe at 12:25am 08.17.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1747 Rather than hijack the I 14 "over my head" thread.... I thought you might revel in the excitement of
oday 23 whisker pole info needed bella bu at 11:55pm 08.16.10 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1470 is there a specific whisker pole needed for the 1980 23? took the boat out for the first time coming
Electrical Panel Replacement jroth at 10:37pm 08.16.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1173 Hello, Someone may have answered this question, but I could not find it after searching diligently
late evening treasures (3) Douglast at 8:53pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 18/4344 late night sailing with the sun setting around 10:15..the wind stops...and then the anchor goes out
Considering a Hunter 170... outnumbered at 8:27pm 08.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1579 but all the talk about hull problems makes me nervous. Are they isolated events or were entire prod
H34 or H35 Legend, that is the question paul werenko at 8:19pm 08.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/3155 Hello Hunter Folks, My wife and I are searching for a reasonably priced cruising boat and have
need help!!!!!!!!! bill miga at 7:37pm 08.16.10 Pearson 2/2018 i need help my new p27 has no running rigging. no halyards no lines on the boom or in it. can any bo
Bats in my jib rickk31 at 7:00pm 08.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2485 Can anyone tell me how to keep bats out of my jib when it is rolled-up.This is not a joke. It is for
Swingkeel bolt leak. shine at 6:59pm 08.16.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1800 I have a 1974 Mac 21 ft. I replaced the keel bolt last week to the larger 5/8 sized bolt and washers
Halyard Diameter Nelsonhow at 6:59pm 08.16.10 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2482 I'm planning on replacing the halyards on my 1981 H-30. The existing lines are old and I can"t figur
Mounting MOB Equipment Pat Hooyman at 6:11pm 08.16.10 Big Boats 0/1230 MOB Equipment Has anyone found a good way of mounting the MOB Pole, Strobe and Horseshoe Buoy on th

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New (to me) International FJ, drainage + repair questions LloydB at 2:52pm 07.19.22 I think a fender might be a bit too heavy but there are mast balls specifically made for the top of
Dipstick for Hurth HBW 50 transmission on Universal M18 Head Sail at 2:17pm 07.19.22 Why not order a new dipstick from the manufacturer? Another option would be to check the oil level
How to grow the sport Thaniel at 1:54pm 07.19.22 Kind of feel the subject was a bit of click bait. owed things to go a little over the line. It only
Starwind 19 project boat Yuba94 at 1:45pm 07.19.22 Loto, Awesome pictures and very informative. Your boat turned out amazing and it serves as an inspi
Dipstick for Hurth HBW 50 transmission on Universal M18 Richard19068 at 1:11pm 07.19.22 If you don't have the correct set up ..send it here and I'll take care of it .. Just trying to pay
What causes high voltage fault? Davidasailor26 at 1:02pm 07.19.22 maybe? Automatic Desulphation mode: 7-10 days cycle with anti-stratification program to keep batte
What causes high voltage fault? Davidasailor26 at 1:01pm 07.19.22 There is a history function that tells me when the faults occur, I think. I haven't thought to loo
Universal M-12 running hot Richard19068 at 12:58pm 07.19.22 Anyone know the "do not exceed" operating temp on these engines. 200 already makes me uncomfortable
Shower sump pump switch failing (3) Dr. D at 12:58pm 07.19.22 OK, found the delay relay and replaced it. It is located with the sump pump behind an access panel i
Condensation pump recommendations joe28532 at 12:57pm 07.19.22 The venturi device is installed on the outlet side of the raw water discharge, meaning after it has
New (to me) International FJ, drainage + repair questions Qorgyle at 12:37pm 07.19.22 inflatable flotation bags I'm headed out to West Marine today to see what they have. Definitely pi
Universal M-12 running hot Richard19068 at 12:32pm 07.19.22 Interesting! Did not know one could pull the HE cap off with engine running! I don't think you c
Hunter 240 Motor Crazy Dave Condon at 12:20pm 07.19.22 Go to you dealer to see if there is a lifting style piece for your motor
Should 23.5 bow touch trailer roller? Crazy Dave Condon at 12:17pm 07.19.22 When loading up the boat after sailing season, make sure the centerboard is not jammed between the h
Hunter H240 trailer sway problem. Crazy Dave Condon at 12:11pm 07.19.22 A permanent solution is to move the winch stand forward but not attached to the extension bar. If
Universal M-12 running hot odaydokay at 12:11pm 07.19.22 Only open cap when engine is cold! Yowzah!!!!!!
Motor decision for my Hunter 240 Crazy Dave Condon at 12:03pm 07.19.22 Probably Chinese junk. Buy a regular gas line from a good automotive store
Marshall Cat 22 1965 Timm R Oday25 at 11:59am 07.19.22 Bent or misaligned grudgeons would be my guess . Without pictures it's almosst impossible to say the
What causes high voltage fault? walt at 11:59am 07.19.22 maybe? Automatic Desulphation mode: 7-10 days cycle with anti-stratification program to keep batter
What causes high voltage fault? JamesG161 at 11:44am 07.19.22 perhaps the frequency of the fridge running coincides with a spike. That would be a good guess. T

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