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The 260 is home! (2) Ottdreamer at 9:49am 08.30.21 Smaller Boats 13/1914 We will organize and polish it in the driveway before bringing it down to the marina, drydocked whil
Unique DIY Designed and Built Sailboats (7) Leeward Rail at 7:32am 08.30.21 Sails Call Lounge 2/644 Thought I would start a thread where people can post photos of unique, DIY sailboats. Unique in a g
Webbing: Sew or Tie mikemoyer at 7:17am 08.30.21 Ask All Sailors 7/1218 I have some tubular webbing that I'm going to use to make jack lines. What's the best way to attach
Wheel pulling to the right VernonJ at 6:39am 08.30.21 Ask All Sailors 7/839 After having the boat (Hunter 326) out for some maintenance, as I was motoring back to my marina, I
C27 Build a Chain Locker Chief Jim at 6:04am 08.30.21 Mid-Size Boats 1/717 Like many, I have no Chain Locker, bowsprit, bow rollers or windlass. Who has built these mods on
Change or Replace Air Intake Filter (2) Stephen M at 5:56am 08.30.21 Big Boats 2/376 I want to clean or replace the air intake filter on our Yanmar 4JH2-TE. Any advice on what to expect
is it hard to tip a sail boat? mcgregor 26s (1) stricklandmma at 6:06pm 08.29.21 Ask All Sailors 16/1982 I'm not a sailor, I have a combined sail time of 8 hours lol. Went out for the second time today and
Hunter 212 ... I have some questions after getting her going .... and what should I know? timjneedham at 2:33pm 08.29.21 Trailer Sailors 3/1194 This boat fell into my lap, and now that I have everything working, I'm just trying to figure what I
Marine Diesel vs Automotive Diesel Nichole340 at 2:09pm 08.29.21 Engines and Propulsion 10/3690 While sitting at the mooring today I watched someone with 2 - 5 gallons cans of diesel fuel pouring
Follow up on "Running out of hair to pull out", Raw water leak. rpell1@msn.com at 2:04pm 08.29.21 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/691 Hi guys, Today I implemented the strategies several of you were kind enough to suggest. First the s
Low rpm on full throttle. Josko at 1:00pm 08.29.21 Engines and Propulsion 4/510 Hi everyone, I have Perkins Prima M50 1989,1800 hrs,the problem I have is that engine on neutral ru
Battery power jcrews63 at 11:59am 08.29.21 Big Boats 10/1474 I have a reading of about 13.35 for my house bank and 12.25 for starter battery. This is when the en
Decommissioned arch speaker enclosure (1) joelm100 at 11:00am 08.29.21 Big Boats 0/1 Hey all, I replaced the arch speaker enclosure on my '01 H380 with some wood and now have the OEM sp
H380 V-berth vanity/sink decommissioned-parts (1) joelm100 at 10:58am 08.29.21 Big Boats 10/1023 Hi all, I just decommissioned the V-berth vanity in my '01 H380 and wonder if anyone is interested i
Push button latch (1) Udi at 10:48am 08.29.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/640 Hi! Does anyone have an idea where to find that kind of latches? (standard cabinet latches) Thanks.
Slowly fixing things (5) patbratton at 10:19am 08.29.21 Smaller Boats 1/472 I replaced the plastic adapter on my galley sink pump with a brass one after I couldn't get it to wo
Complete New to sailing need help gdwhiting87 at 9:58am 08.29.21 Ask All Sailors 4/532 I am completely new to sailing i have a pearson 26 foot with a 4ft draft. Just need help and what t
Universal Atomic Fuel Return Lines? gkate224 at 9:15am 08.29.21 Ask All Sailors 4/706 I have a Universal Atomic 5424 (3-cylinder) auxiliary and I need to replace the fuel return lines th
1999 H410 Forward Shower Sump Replacement Issues SailorFrank at 8:56am 08.29.21 Big Boats 15/992 I'm running into trouble as I've been replacing the original Atwood Sump in the forward shower sump.
Another Anchorage Gone (1) RoyS at 5:14am 08.29.21 Ask All Sailors 26/1952 Another anchorage gone and all the rest will follow.

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Mobile navigation app TomY at 1:03pm 06.30.24 After using Aqua Maps alongside Navionics, I can see the value in having both. I rely on Navionics t
Stripped Wench Base Screw (3) Belzoni at 12:22pm 06.30.24 I recently replaced the primary winch (starboard coach top) on my Vision 32. These are through-bolt
Looking at a Tartan 33 shemandr at 11:51am 06.30.24 On the positive side the bottom appears smooth, the topside finish looks good and most of the TLC is
23-2 Where to place the bilge pump hose? jssailem at 11:12am 06.30.24 There is a sound of frustration in your voice. Only a couple of sources for your bilge water. It is
Hunter 260 Edison Steering Pulley (Cable Jump) philiefay at 11:09am 06.30.24 @philiefay check your private messages. There is also a 26/260/270 Hunter group on Facebook too.
Hunter 260 Edison Steering Pulley (Cable Jump) (3) philiefay at 11:07am 06.30.24 Fix: So I fabricated stainless steel plates and installed them to displace the forces over a greater
Ablative bottom paint help thinwater at 10:56am 06.30.24 Thanks for the replies. I ended up taking it back and they swapped it for Pettit Odyssey HD. After
2GM20F - How long for FW temp to rise above 100F? Charles Erwin at 10:40am 06.30.24 Oil pressure and water gauges with this motor means they are aftermarket - not Yanmar. So senders a
Fuel Tank Gauge (1) jssailem at 10:27am 06.30.24 Welcome Back with your query. Sounds like you have a "New to you" Hunter 31 now. Congrats. Fuel gaug
Fuel Tank Gauge Don S/V ILLusion at 10:01am 06.30.24 I have a 1985 Hunter 31 boat. Is there a fuel gauge anywhere on the tank or somewhere? I never know
Ablative bottom paint help Catalina27 at 9:55am 06.30.24 Thanks for the replies. I ended up taking it back and they swapped it for Pettit Odyssey HD. After s
Rubber hose for prop shaft packing gland leaking, misaligned prop shaft? Ralph Johnstone at 9:55am 06.30.24 Some posters have big dreams and when they ask questions they are hit with a sad reality. It's pain
Fuel Tank Gauge Belzoni at 9:46am 06.30.24 Unlikely there's a fuel gauge. If you have your original fuel tank, your capacity is 18 gallons (per
Fuel Tank Gauge Davidasailor26 at 9:44am 06.30.24 I have a 1985 Hunter 31 boat. Is there a fuel gauge anywhere on the tank or somewhere? I never know
Balmar 6 Series 150 Amp alternator, Balmar MC 614 Regulator Stu Jackson at 9:41am 06.30.24 I know that the regulator is sealed, but I am wondering if the winterization antifreeze which appea
Balmar 6 Series 150 Amp alternator, Balmar MC 614 Regulator dlochner at 9:02am 06.30.24 I would not know how that could happen, if there is something awry there I may have to purchase an
Need help recognizing items on my boat Dave at 8:58am 06.30.24 Can't quite figure out why everyone is responding to this thread. The OP answered their own questi
Balmar 6 Series 150 Amp alternator, Balmar MC 614 Regulator DayDreamer41 at 8:58am 06.30.24 The wiring to the sensor/Balmar SG-200 battery monitor hasn't changed since its original installatio
Balmar 6 Series 150 Amp alternator, Balmar MC 614 Regulator jssailem at 8:49am 06.30.24 Getting a negative AMP reading is difficult unless something is wired "confused" on the sensor.
Noise between Mast and Boom kappykaplan at 8:49am 06.30.24 If you are at rest, attach your main halyard to the end of the boom. It can serve as a topping lift

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