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Is Dahmer Marine still in business? pebrown1 at 6:36pm 02.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/3504 I have tried for the last three weeks to contact to buy a strut for my Hunter 33. Only answering ma
Questions about anchor lihts jbrasfield at 5:29pm 02.16.10 Cal 0/1583 I have a 1969 Cal 34. I have been trying to update the running light as well as the anchor light. In
Marine Sealant vs Epoxy Randy18540 at 3:46pm 02.16.10 Ask All Sailors 25/12446 Am going to replace my transducers for depth and speed, which are both installed through the hull. I
Keeping Teak Looking Great Randy18540 at 3:40pm 02.16.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2052 I am going to refinish the teak on my O'Day 28, using the 2 part chemical method. The wood will be e
Winter in the Carolina's JTL1017 at 3:02pm 02.16.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2052 Does anybody have info about keeping the boat in the water in the Carolina's for the winter? I'm thi
Ample Power Bill1565 at 2:43pm 02.16.10 Ask All Sailors 12/2561 Saw a recent post about "Ample Power". Went to their web site. Saw an Alternator that supposedly p
Re-Wire = Slow Process (5) Maine Sail at 1:15pm 02.16.10 Musings With Maine Sail 19/6228 Progress is measured slowly this winter.. Before (limited access to wiring): http://www.pbase.com/m
Crusty "salts" Peggy Help! Doghouse at 12:23pm 02.16.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/3015 Well life has handed me a new twist, so I am having to live aboard. Near Baltimore, Maryland with a
Buy jibb/genua Kevin_segling at 12:22pm 02.16.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1295 Hello ! Where can i buy a Jibb or a Genua to a Macgregor 26X. // Kevin from Sweden
Hunter 25.5 mavriikk at 10:54am 02.16.10 Smaller Boats 1/1324 I am hoping some one has a part number or some direction to a part number for a deck hatch for the H
Hatchboard restoration KJH at 10:28am 02.16.10 Catalina 22 10/2813 While getting through the mid-winter blues, I have begun the project of removing several coats of pa
How to get a trailer boat off the trailer for maintenance? Tom Hoffman at 10:21am 02.16.10 Trailer Sailors 27/15620 Good Afternoon, It seems that I have just purchased an American Mariner 8.0 which was being discu
O'day 28 anchor roller Mike4116 at 9:57am 02.16.10 Bigger Boats 2/2284 I have posted this question before: Has anyone installed or has an anchor roller on the bow of their
Compromising Hull Integrity?? (1) RonRelyea at 9:32am 02.16.10 Ask All Sailors 13/2557 I'm contemplating relocating the holding tank in my Hunter Vision 32. A friend from this site sent
survey (bottom) pgrant at 8:03am 02.16.10 Ask All Sailors 20/4312 about to have survey done on boat would like to purchase. however the boat is currently at the slip
Shelf foot versus new loose foot WilliamH at 7:12am 02.16.10 Ask All Sailors 13/5661 I am planning on replacing my main sail and I have an opportunity to buy a main sail in excellent co
Engine Mount Ken13559 at 6:51am 02.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 26/4818 In near future, I'll probably need to change the engine mount to my 2GM20F due to corrosion of the m
gas vs. diesel? dlewis812 at 5:30am 02.16.10 Catalina 30 10/3150 looking at 2 cat 30's to buy. one has universal 18HP; the other atomic 4 30HP which i believe is ga
Photos: Patagonia cruise, lots [more] great pics Craig Smith at 12:32am 02.16.10 Destinations 5/3660 Regulars will remember our pics of Antarctica from last year. Following that up is this gallery d
Main Sail runners (?) jorgefife at 9:10pm 02.15.10 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2508 Just got a nice good sail for my H33,1982 I am missing a few of the plastic runners, shaped like a

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Yanmar 4JH3E Prop- RPM at full load Ralph Johnstone at 8:11pm 04.20.22 Except that it went up to 3800 in neutral. Scratch that idea :frown:.
Reverse Polarity Problem Benny17441 at 8:06pm 04.20.22 So how would a loose plug cause a "reverse polarity" issue? JMHO It just mimics a polarity is
Time to replace lifelines? higgs at 8:06pm 04.20.22 My lifelines were about 25 years old, showed no signs of rust. I am assuming the PO did not replace
Raw water intake strainer Rabe at 8:04pm 04.20.22
Ship/Maintenance log book higgs at 8:03pm 04.20.22 I keep a handwritten log of maintenance on the engine so I know when I last changed filters, inspect
How fix rudder play from oblong hole in rudder tube? Daveinet at 7:41pm 04.20.22 Just for fun, if it is still apart, you may want to spray the inner galvanized tube with galvanized
1992 Hunter 30T Winches BOSSailor at 7:32pm 04.20.22 Thanks for posting that, Chris, it's useful for one of my projects as well. Question for anyone who
41' sailboat dry storage for long term (months) DIY? PaulK at 7:15pm 04.20.22 Be a little careful about offbeat storage spots. Leo ended up having to move Tally Ho mid-rebuild be
Dimensions for a Catalina 28 Tall rig flando at 7:05pm 04.20.22 Hello Flando - the specifications from the manual are 1/4 inch 1x19 wire and a 3/8 in diameter pin.
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor heritage at 6:42pm 04.20.22 My 2gm also has trouble handling a large load at low rpms,. The 100amp balmar alternator wiil pull
Reverse Polarity Problem Davidasailor26 at 6:34pm 04.20.22 So how would a loose plug cause a "reverse polarity" issue? AC is like digital: either it works or
41' sailboat dry storage for long term (months) DIY? eberhardt.kalmar.huhn@outlook. at 6:34pm 04.20.22 Thank you for your replies, gentlemen. Well, it wouldn't have to be near the water. I think even som
Starwind 19 project boat (3) SailingLoto at 6:31pm 04.20.22 I have been sailing her a bit, buy have failed to get pics on the water yet. Fun little boat.
Yanmar 4JH3E Prop- RPM at full load Davidasailor26 at 6:27pm 04.20.22 Possible the PO limited the governor control (AKA throttle) to a max. of 2500 RPM. Except that it
Anchor locker leaks jviss at 6:21pm 04.20.22 I have to wonder how many people have just caulked the whole anchor locker lid closed. It's temptin
Center board line tension (2) Frodoflaco at 6:12pm 04.20.22 regarding the centerboard. This may explain something. Centerboard Upgrade A solid stainless steel
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 6:11pm 04.20.22 I will often get conditions where green water washes the decks where I sail, particularly going thr
Anchor locker leaks jviss at 6:01pm 04.20.22 I'm not so sure the H306 was made for taking on green water. I'd be pretty happy if it only leaked
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 5:58pm 04.20.22 Wow, a very interesting thread, and well written, detailed posts from all afflicted. Thanks. I do
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 5:55pm 04.20.22 My apologies @jaysweet for not replying sooner after heading out to the boat for ANOTHER look for

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