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Why are spin on filters not more popular? robertsapp at 7:35am 03.29.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1439 I'm considering options for a filter upgrade. My primary filter is presently a Racor 110A. I know
windless for Legend 35.5 captainpat at 7:27am 03.29.10 Big Boats 23/6224 The more research I do regarding installation of an anchor windless on my Legend 35.5 the more I con
Sirius satellite radio & sound system hum Ron McCoy at 7:24am 03.29.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/4224 For those of you who have installed additional sound systems in your boats and the sound you get is
Hunter Cust Serv - h27 steering (1) amcmahon at 7:00am 03.29.10 Mid-Size Boats 2/1635 I thought I would share with you all a brief exchange I just had with Hunter Customer Service. This
Chartplotter distinction Deadline at 6:16am 03.29.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1129 1. Any material distinction between the Garman GPS Map 541 and 640? 2. Do they both show XM radio ra
Throttle too loose Don LePage at 5:58am 03.29.10 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1828 When running the throttle slips back in RPM's. I have to put a vice grip on it to counter balance.
Back in a Catalina-22 CaptDon01 at 5:49am 03.29.10 Catalina 22 0/1270 Well after almost 10 years, we're back into a Catalina-22. We owned a 1980 Catalina-22 for many yea
Visiting FL.,like to sail a Compac 16 davedawe at 3:54am 03.29.10 Com-Pac 2/5613 My wife and I are visiting Orlando-Tampa areas,April 9-21,we have details of many Compac 16 for sale
internal halyard herman at 2:04am 03.29.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1601 seems to me that the effect of superior air flow that comes with a rotating mast gets buggared up if
Rudder Bearings Change nick at 10:36pm 03.28.10 Mid-Size Boats 1/2173 Hi H33 owners. Just to let you know that I changed the rudder bearings on my H33 2004 #208 last week
Fuel Tank Replacement- Making Progress (7) Maine Sail at 8:47pm 03.28.10 Musings With Maine Sail 27/13102 Well the new tank is finally back in the boat! Of course like anything it is never a simple swap out
Poor Boat Quality (7) Panamagirl at 8:41pm 03.28.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/14269 Anyone having problems getting the dealer or Beneteau to do work on their vessels? Our boat is four
Pedestal on 1982 Islander 30 paulc at 8:13pm 03.28.10 Islander 2/2865 My Islander 30 has a steering pedestal but no stainless steel pedestal guard that I've seen on many
Radar deflector jorgefife at 6:59pm 03.28.10 The Cherubini Hunters 6/4095 Where exactly is this installed? And do you leave it there permanently? Why is it referred as a rain
Cosmetic Changes in O'day 25-Ports John Stevens at 6:22pm 03.28.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1071 I've been looking at 25's and noticed around 1983 there are some with windows that look just like th
rub rail cap ron at 6:06pm 03.28.10 Big Boats 4/1459 i need help finding a new piece of rub rail for my hunter 34
Cockpit stereo speakers Peter at 5:47pm 03.28.10 Bavaria 6/3257 Hi Guys I am considering installing stereo speakers in the cockpit of my 2003 Bavaria 36. Has an
cabin window replacement material hobie61 at 5:34pm 03.28.10 Ask All Sailors 11/12012 Hi, I am seeking advice for best material to replace cabin windows on my older C'C--Plastic (lex
rudder assembly fido at 5:30pm 03.28.10 Trailer Sailors 1/2406 looking for a rudder kick up assembly for a 20 foot boat with 20 inch transom depth any replies are
Bottom Paint PrincessoftheLake at 4:56pm 03.28.10 Big Boats 2/1509 The bottom paint on our 1995 Hunter 40.5 is at least 6 years old. We sail in Lake Superior so we ha

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Reuse shrink wrap? bzano at 3:45pm 04.09.22 Beg to differ with everyone here but I reused my shrink wrap once for perhaps a total of 5 seasons (
I blew a fuse! jviss at 3:44pm 04.09.22 My exhaust exit is above the waterline. But I believe you can create a hydro lock situation, even
Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 3:41pm 04.09.22 204206
Questions after removing bottom paint from keel on 44DS 2007 jviss at 3:40pm 04.09.22 Please know I have no personal experience with soda blasting, but two things jump out at me: looks
Sailing near Staunton Va rgranger at 2:52pm 04.09.22 Lake Anna is the closest at 1.5hours. Probably only makes sense if you keep your boat in a slip.
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank Hello Below at 2:46pm 04.09.22
Sailing near Staunton Va thinwater at 2:46pm 04.09.22 Me, I'd take up... Kayaking Fishing Hiking Cycling ... until I move closer to a lake or the coast.
I blew a fuse! Tally Ho at 2:31pm 04.09.22 What he is saying is that all banks on a boat should have over current protection, including starti
Beneteau 473 Dripless shaft seal (2) Tally Ho at 2:22pm 04.09.22 I just upgraded from a traditional stuffing box to a Volvo Penta shaft seal. Just launched my boat
Spreader Snapped from mast - Need Advice/thoughts jviss at 2:03pm 04.09.22 O'Day had six different spar suppliers years ago. They used Dwyer-Damco in Branford Ct., Z-Spar out
Sailing and restoring Avalon - 1984 C-22 #12640 AaronD at 1:37pm 04.09.22 @AndreInPortland : I'm intrigued by your 3D printed masthead bracket. I have a couple small tasks th
Beneteau 473 Dripless shaft seal Davidasailor26 at 1:27pm 04.09.22 I really like the simplicity of the Volvo seal. 8 seasons and no issues with mine.
Lightning Protection Dalliance at 1:24pm 04.09.22 We are fabricating a new 1/8" x 1.5" stainless steel grounding connector now to attach to one of ou
Beneteau 473 Dripless shaft seal TimFromLI at 1:15pm 04.09.22 It looks like that same seal will fit my boat or I can go with the PYI shaft seal. The Volvo Penta l
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank smokey73 at 1:08pm 04.09.22 I had the same thoughts on the accuracy of those individual battery measurements based on experience
Lightning Protection PaulK at 12:55pm 04.09.22 We are fabricating a new 1/8" x 1.5" stainless steel grounding connector now to attach to one of our
Lightning Protection Dalliance at 12:52pm 04.09.22 I do. My thinking is that a lightning strike is going to find the most direct way through the boat
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank Stu Jackson at 12:50pm 04.09.22 While you're waiting for the weekend to, erm, end, don't know if you have the three standard Benetea
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank hvac&r tech at 12:37pm 04.09.22 Thanks for the continued interest and thoughts, I am not doing any disassembly or deep into it troub
Spreader Snapped from mast - Need Advice/thoughts PaulK at 12:30pm 04.09.22 Good thing you weren't out sailing when that happened! You will want to call around to see about a

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