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Hunter 33(1978) replace muffler pebrown1 at 12:44pm 09.26.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/975 While replacing exhaust elbow the front of muffler (orignal bad shape) broke off. Bought boat 100 m
anchor bulb mikepremiere at 12:14pm 09.26.09 Big Boats 1/1289 anybodey know what the bulb is for the anchor light on the Hunter 450
Dripless Shaft Seal Noise salemsailor at 11:39am 09.26.09 Ask All Sailors 4/3763 I had a drip-less prop shaft seal installed this year (PSS?). At certain RPMs I get a 'clack-clack-
Stuffing Box gfrazzle at 11:32am 09.26.09 Big Boats 1/1440 My H41DS has the stock prop shaft stuffing box. My previous boat had a PSS dripless shaft seal whic
Shipping or Sailing Hunter 27 hank288 at 11:03am 09.26.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1680 I am considering buying a 1983 Hunter 27 for 10k which is slipped at G. Winters Marina in Riverside
Centerboard pivot bolt sailingoday at 10:34am 09.26.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1596 How do you check the centerboard pivot bolt for wear? Where is it located?
Are you comfortable sleeping "while on the hook"? dserrell at 10:22am 09.26.09 Ask All Sailors 67/10376 1 1
Anchor sprint for Vision 32 Balwin60 at 9:58am 09.26.09 Mid-Size Boats 9/3176 I have recently purchased a 1991 Visiion 32 which I am very pleqsed with. One shortback is that the
interesting website Ross at 9:07am 09.26.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1584 http://www.captainsnautical.com/h244/Home.html
Jammed mainsail furling Rhona at 8:58am 09.26.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/9450 My husband and I sail a 2003 Hunter 356 which we've owned for just over a year. This summer we've ha
Motor Info Brent25 at 8:32am 09.26.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1050 Okay, let the abuse begin! I am having difficulty finding a small outboard motor that fits my budge
My least favorite time of year... BobM at 8:26am 09.26.09 Ask All Sailors 20/3308 Well folks...it's that time again. For those of us in the northern areas its time to cut the deposi
Universal M-30 gathard at 7:23am 09.26.09 Catalina 30 1/1543 I am seeking sources for parts for my Catalina 30 diesel engine Universal M-30/5424 (Kubota block D-
Slip vs. mooring Roger Long at 7:20am 09.26.09 Ask All Sailors 7/3113 I decided to just use the mooring this summer since I expected to be away a lot more than I was and
Raritan Concentrate BobM at 6:57am 09.26.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/4000 A friend of mine heartily recommended Raritan's Concentrate system that tees off the water intake va
oday 25 john e. hussey at 6:42am 09.26.09 Day Sailers 4/2139 any thoughts on winter cover for oday 25
boom rigging thetable at 5:32am 09.26.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/2071 New owner of 1985 25 ft.. Diagram of the basic boom rigging would be helpful.
198? catalina sail boat PARTS for sail dcmsupertrucker at 11:39pm 09.25.09 Smaller Boats 0/8 I HAVE A SAIL BOAT THAT I WAS GOING TO FIX BUT CANT GET TO USE NOW PARTS ARE FOR SALE IF YOU NEED SO
Motor mod? MrMikey64 at 11:11pm 09.25.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2833 I recall seeing somewhere that someone designed a handle arrangement to shift their outboard motor f
Compass jorgefife at 10:42pm 09.25.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1631 I have a 33 ft. Hunter 1982 It is a helm steering boat, I got it without the compass. Where would I

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Ultra Sonic Anti-Fouling system rgranger at 6:41am 04.08.22 I remember when these ads first started to appear and the idea is intriguing but if you are putting
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank Hello Below at 6:41am 04.08.22 A call to the dealer may solve your issue quickly. A new boat, such as you have, may have a low volt
240 mooring/dock cover Crazy Dave Condon at 6:35am 04.08.22 @LEDMELON spoke with your dad, know where you lived and work for, know who you bought your sailboa
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank jssailem at 6:34am 04.08.22 Welcome HVAC to the forum and congrats on your new boat. Sounds like she is getting to know you. Le
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank DougM at 6:34am 04.08.22 Seems like a residual discharge resulting from the batteries trying to keep up ECMs in some of the i
A lost art: Conserving ice. dLj at 6:23am 04.08.22 It could go in place now but I'll put a third coat of varnish on, just because it's too much fun no
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price jssailem at 6:20am 04.08.22 DArcy, by needs I interpreted the use of the boat. How you are going to sail ( day sail, coastal cru
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot.. Crazy Dave Condon at 6:20am 04.08.22 I read all the responses. There is a request for photos of sailboats from a non sailor from a diff
A lost art: Conserving ice. jssailem at 6:04am 04.08.22 I'll put a third coat of varnish on, just because it's too much fun not to. :) Lovely work Tom.
Sailing near Staunton Va Crazy Dave Condon at 5:59am 04.08.22 I will handle folks. This is right in my backyard and please advise who I am.
I blew a fuse! Maine Sail at 4:58am 04.08.22 Guy's I have said this before, many times. For any bank that may ever be called upon to start a moto
I blew a fuse! Scott T-Bird at 4:45am 04.08.22 I If the recommended fuse for 2AWG wire is 200 amps, why change wires because I blew a 100 amp fus
A lost art: Conserving ice. (3) TomY at 4:05am 04.08.22 A skilled stick-built boat builder knows (knew), that you'll be taking apart their work sometime in
THE R2AK... No whimpy Beer Can around the Harbor civilized afternoon on the bay... shemandr at 3:08am 04.08.22 You can use an ax handle for a tiller ...
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price DArcy at 8:37pm 04.07.22 Way too many people buy a boat because she pleases their eye, rather than on whether that vessel re
Starting fluid MikeHoncho at 7:45pm 04.07.22 Jon Hansen I take it that starting fluid is ok in small amounts wont do damage this way thks Prob
I blew a fuse! (1) Tally Ho at 7:45pm 04.07.22 If you want to learn, here are two links that will help: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/forums/
Starting fluid MikeHoncho at 7:44pm 04.07.22 Thinwater You were writing as i typed that last one Thanks for a good technical explaination Guess
I blew a fuse! Tally Ho at 7:10pm 04.07.22 If you want to learn, here are two links that will help: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/forums/
I blew a fuse! Tally Ho at 7:10pm 04.07.22 If the recommended fuse for 2AWG wire is 200 amps, why change wires because I blew a 100 amp fuse?

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