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Stuffing Box Re-packing Hunter 280 Miken at 8:44am 02.13.22 Ask All Sailors 10/805 I am planning to re-pack my stuffing box (yes it needs it) in the spring when the boat is on the har
CDI Mainsail Furler on Hunter 28 Growl at 7:21am 02.13.22 Mid-Size Boats 27/2655 My goal is to singlehand my new vessel! Has any donned a mainsail Furler on their Hunter fractional
Legend 40.5 (and others ?) - wine glasses (1) fero at 6:52am 02.13.22 Big Boats 11/1439
Hunter 216 Sailing performance boardman74 at 6:46am 02.13.22 Smaller Boats 10/1915 I got the chance yesterday to sail my newly purchased 2004 Hunter 216. Air was very light so just a
Found my Universal M18 Kubota serial number. Thanks Richard19068 at 5:32pm 02.12.22 Ask All Sailors 15/2427 I have been unsuccessfuly looking for the Kubota serial number on my Universal M18 engine for quite
Houston, we have a Problem - H36 Compression Post (3) chichiflys at 5:26pm 02.12.22 The Cherubini Hunters 23/2641 Well, I think I have officially joined the club. Apparently a club that seems to be reserved more f
Catalina 22 electric outboard IASailor at 1:10pm 02.12.22 Catalina 22 33/6114 My current gas powered outboard is ruining my sailing. I sail on the Mississippi River and thus need
Sirius 21 pulpit (1) Ihtiandr at 7:29am 02.12.22 Sirius 21/22 5/2103 Hello, Everyone! I've bought Sirius 21 in October. It requires some repair work before sailing. In p
Tiller .vs. Wheel Apex at 3:20am 02.12.22 Ask All Sailors 50/7749 ...again?..... no, instead I wanted to hear what was the moment you "got it" switching to wheel. F
Freezer repair, 2015 Oceanis 48 Roger F at 3:55pm 02.11.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 24/5579
Items to fix for insurance, Pearson 30 fred1diver at 3:22pm 02.11.22 Ask All Sailors 4/938 Hey everyone, getting closer to buying that Pearson 30, looking over the survey, there are a few ite
Raw water intake strainer JrzSailor at 11:40am 02.11.22 The Cherubini Hunters 22/6497 The raw water intake for the 2GM20F on my H30 does not have a strainer. The PO told me that he has h
Galley Stove Gimbals RoyS at 6:39am 02.11.22 Ask All Sailors 26/3858 My ancient galley stove has gimbals that are supposed to keep it level if the boat is heeling or not
New "possible owner" of 2001 Hunter 340 doccjt at 4:56pm 02.10.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1270 Just had my offer accepted on a Hunter 340! Now the real work begins to complete the survey! partial
Add a dedicated starter battery (1) acudavid at 4:39pm 02.10.22 Ask All Sailors 38/5056 I just bought a 1979 Catalina 30 that is not turning over the Universal 18 diesel very well. I just
B 361 Interior Light Switch (1) Chuck Young at 4:37pm 02.10.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1443 Hi All, I have a 2000 B361 and I am looking for a replacement switch for the lights in the head. P
'86 Hunter 34 coolant through exhaust Db421 at 1:24pm 02.10.22 Big Boats 13/1720 Just replaced my impeller (missing 3 vanes, found 1) and wondered how much water I should expect to
Distance between gudgeons on '89 Catalina 22 TwistedVet at 12:59pm 02.10.22 Catalina 22 2/510 Replacing broken 3/8" pintile with upgraded 1/2" set from Catalina direct...bottom line is boat and
Distance between gudgeons, '89 Catalina 22 TwistedVet at 10:12am 02.10.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/547 Replacing broken 3/8" pintile with upgraded 1/2" set from Catalina direct...bottom line is boat and
When to move up? Pkeller at 10:07am 02.10.22 Ask All Sailors 46/3802 I bought a 1993 Hunter 23.5, along with the trailer, during the summer in 2020. I taught myself to s

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Is this boat bottom okay? jssailem at 9:50am 05.19.25 Look at the bottoms of boats in your LB area that are not used every month. The critters will attach
Hunter 260 Electric Conduit in Ceiling Ralph Johnstone at 9:47am 05.19.25 Will likely end up just having to fish line the best I can. Which is exactly what I did for the n
Is this boat bottom okay? dLj at 9:28am 05.19.25 If I have someone bottom clean it every month, do I still need antifouling paint? My answer is yes
Electric fuel pump to replace lift pump Yanmar 3GM30F Stu Jackson at 9:07am 05.19.25 Is there no power supply option that would only power the pump while the engine is actually crankin
Electric fuel pump to replace lift pump Yanmar 3GM30F kappykaplan at 9:05am 05.19.25 At least for them it causes no issues. I presume the excess fuel goes back along the return lines,
Replacing Whale foot pump in awkward location knotimpossible at 9:01am 05.19.25 You can usually just put a drywall screw into the center of the plug and turn it. The screw goes in
Is this boat bottom okay? newsailor72 at 8:56am 05.19.25 That depends on the level of fouling in your area. If you are new to having a boat in salt water,
Is this boat bottom okay? colemj at 8:44am 05.19.25 If I have someone bottom clean it every month, do I still need antifouling paint? That depends on
Electric fuel pump to replace lift pump Yanmar 3GM30F Davidasailor26 at 8:42am 05.19.25 Separate question, the only potential issue I see with the keyed power switch is that the pump will
Is this boat bottom okay? newsailor72 at 8:36am 05.19.25 If I have someone bottom clean it every month, do I still need antifouling paint?
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper Urban Hermit at 8:31am 05.19.25 I didn't say I didn't like the Catalina. I've never sailed or crewed on one and know nothing about
Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD jssailem at 8:16am 05.19.25 As you pass by Mount Vernon, be sure to signal Washington standing high on the bluff.
Electric fuel pump to replace lift pump Yanmar 3GM30F jssailem at 8:14am 05.19.25 Is there a reason to run the pump without the engine? Is fuel polishing possible? Then, you might wa
Changing masthead bulb rs1sensen at 8:14am 05.19.25 Push up on the metal part and it pops right out. That said, I always replace mine as the lens gets
Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD flyingwaspsailing at 7:57am 05.19.25 @dlochner gsve you good advice. I suggest waiting till good weather comes back and allow 6 days to
Electric fuel pump to replace lift pump Yanmar 3GM30F skunther at 7:36am 05.19.25 So am I to wire directly from the keyed starter switch, or is there a more accessible power source i
A little help with parts... jssailem at 7:28am 05.19.25 I should be good for another 40 years. We should all be so lucky... 40 years would push me beyond
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing Scott T-Bird at 7:18am 05.19.25 Joe's post above is spot-on. Replace the lines with smaller diameter, higher strength line. That d
A little help with parts... Rkelly44 at 7:09am 05.19.25 Thank you - order all four so I should be good for another 40 years.
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing Joe at 6:39am 05.19.25

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