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Gas struts for fridge riced2485 at 10:56am 08.11.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1582 Can anyone tell me where to get replacement gas struts that keep the fridge doors open on a 35.5.
Auto Pilot Upgrade? Murray16764 at 10:52am 08.11.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1336 After just returning from a two week cruise around Lake Ontario, it became apparent that my Raymarin
Head/stay sail input requested (1) ybrad at 10:31am 08.11.09 The Cherubini Hunters 20/4624 Looking for some input on how to rig the head/stay sail configuration on our 1980 H37C. I gather th
Selecting a Dow Sealant Neil McDonald at 10:22am 08.11.09 Ask All Sailors 7/9888 Some time ago this forum persuaded me that 795 was the choice Dow sealant for marine glazing. So I h
safety lines? MrMikey64 at 10:19am 08.11.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1652 While refurbishing a Mac 21, I noticed one of the "tips" that guides/holds the safety lines along th
Is this your 410 in New Jersey (1) Jim at 10:16am 08.11.09 Big Boats 1/1244 Here is the shot.
Pump Lift Bob Poff at 10:11am 08.11.09 Ask All Sailors 25/3860 Planning on adding a Racor as a primary fuel fillter. The Yanmar service manual says that the feed
Good times gene@cdhomes.net at 8:26am 08.11.09 Big Boats 1/1860 The 36 is one of the sweetest boats I have ever sailed. In 20 knot winds with full main and 135 rol
line and sheet replacement RobertCausey at 8:21am 08.11.09 Smaller Boats 1/1005 All the equipment on my Pearson 23 are original, circa 1985. Everything is very good condition over
Where is the cheapest Alcohol?? Orgio 3000 ques Jimboyyy at 6:06am 08.11.09 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2211 for the stove... the pint of denatured at Homer Depot cost me $9 and it will probably have evaporate
Upwind truth? Quoddy at 5:58am 08.11.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2779 My browser didn't show a reply button so I had to put this info as a new upwind post. My frustratio
West Marine Nitrator numlock at 4:45am 08.11.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/2527 We started using West Marine Nitrator in our holding tank and it seems to have eliminated all the ba
3GM30F Recommended Oils etc MitchNH at 4:11am 08.11.09 Big Boats 4/1907 I am about to go through all the systems and change fulids, filters etc. I know the engine oils are
H 40 dents JC at 2:53am 08.11.09 Big Boats 5/1193 Has anyone noticed the "dents" amidships waterline and slightly above on Hunter 40 models? Seems lik
Alder Barbour cold machine lid latches djbeach at 10:18pm 08.10.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1463 The lid latches on my H376 Alder Barbour refrigerator and freezer have broken and need replacement.
Islander 17 f1ferrari at 8:29pm 08.10.09 Islander 2/15047 I just bought what was described to me a an "Ocean Yachts 17" but could not find any info whatsoever
Found a Crack Phoebe 1 at 8:21pm 08.10.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2284 I was looking into the area where the slide in Galley goes and there is a large crack in what I woul
rudder repair for 32' Ericson sloop mgrubich at 8:20pm 08.10.09 Ericson 1/3420 I own a 32' Ericson sloop and had an emergency haul out on Friday July 31 due to a leak we detected
Access to Bilge Below Holding Tank Brad Hoff at 7:28pm 08.10.09 Big Boats 19/2632 I fixed a leak from the head to the holding tank in my 1984 Hunter 34. For several months, part of t
Forward Hatch Screen (Inset style) John Lowery at 6:43pm 08.10.09 Mid-Size Boats 0/1339 I have just purchase at Catalina 270 (model year 2005). It didn't come with any screening on the for

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Yanmar Engine Oil Change BigEasy at 3:50pm 03.18.22
Floorplan overhaul thoughts? RoyS at 3:43pm 03.18.22 You cannot put a vented loop in a drain.
Build a Better Boat Hook? thinwater at 3:42pm 03.18.22 If you watch the movie Midway you get a good demonstration of how boat hooks are meant to be used.
whisker pole sidw at 3:40pm 03.18.22 What head sail are you flying or how long is its foot?...........pole length should be 100% of the
Heat Exchanger to Raw Water Pump Hose - An Adventure in Maintenance. John Garvey at 3:23pm 03.18.22 Just getting ready to jump back into readying the boat for service and appreciated your advice about
Pinhole of light through hull. Best way to fix? thinwater at 3:16pm 03.18.22 More information. Photos. Pinholes don't just happen. Either the problem is bigger, or it is just a
O'day 19 Weekender Companionway Door Dimensions? (1) Will Gilmore at 3:00pm 03.18.22 RedIvy, I would like to be the first to welcome you to the forum. You are in the best place to get
Have you made cockpit cushions? jeepbluetj at 2:58pm 03.18.22 I'd fit to the curve. Did it on my last boat. Looked very nice. SWMBO wanted piping too. That was
Tenara sewing threads jeepbluetj at 2:56pm 03.18.22 We use PTFE thread for any project that is exposed to UV because otherwise we needed to restitch th
Generator on a Hunter 326 (32') Ralph Johnstone at 2:03pm 03.18.22 Or worse still, he posted the first comment, stepped out the front door, and was promptly run over b
Bilge Tally Ho at 1:36pm 03.18.22
Yanmar Engine Oil Change markwbird at 1:12pm 03.18.22 Water condensation inside the crank case is reason for changing even with very few hours.
Pinhole of light through hull. Best way to fix? markwbird at 1:09pm 03.18.22 With a pin.
Floorplan overhaul thoughts? Tally Ho at 1:07pm 03.18.22 Good points and appreciated! On boats with a sink against the hull, I've been assuming a vented loo
New O'day 28 Owner with lots of questions odaydokay at 1:04pm 03.18.22 I also have a 28 1986 and have almost finished replacing all the sanitation hoses and vent . Once I
Pinhole of light through hull. Best way to fix? shemandr at 12:58pm 03.18.22 If you are talking about below the waterline, I don't think the Hunter's have a wood core on the bot
Pinhole of light through hull. Best way to fix? Alan Gomes at 12:00pm 03.18.22 Are you dealing with an actual physical hole or are you just seeing a small amount of light? Fibergl
Build a Better Boat Hook? Parsons at 11:26am 03.18.22 A sailor standing on a ship's landing platform using a long one to hold a gig alongside the platform
Yanmar Engine Oil Change kappykaplan at 10:59am 03.18.22 If your boat gets hauled each season, I believe it is best to drain the oil and replace with fresh
Yanmar Engine Oil Change Tom J at 10:30am 03.18.22 If your boat gets hauled each season, I believe it is best to drain the oil and replace with fresh a

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