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3000 RPMs in neutral and 2400 rpms under load 1984hunter27 at 10:35am 05.19.09 Ask All Sailors 20/3672 Hi, I have a westerbeke 2 cyl 10hp in my 1984 Hunter 27. In neutral it will rev to 3000 rpms full t
manuals and safety issues for boat Merilyn at 9:19am 05.19.09 Bigger Boats 1/1409 I bought 1/2 interest in an O'Day 27 foot sailboat last summer. The previous owner had apparently be
O`DAY 37ft DOWN TO A 32 FT fulltiltboogie at 8:23am 05.19.09 Bigger Boats 2/6821 I owned a 37ft O`Day center cockpit for a short while,am now looking at a 32 ft O`Day center cockpit
Lifting a 1GM TDudley at 8:00am 05.19.09 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1818 I own a 1981 27' Cherubini Hunter. I have to change the motor mounts and re-align the engine. I ha
Another engine related question Tim R. at 7:51am 05.19.09 Ask All Sailors 15/2076 Another engine related question(hot water) My heat exchanger is clean but idling(1500 rpms) my engi
leaky rudder JohnDHill at 7:48am 05.19.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/813 The rudder on my 1989 Hunter 30 bleeds rusty water from 3-4 spots when on the hard. Is this signific
GPS System may breakdown next year :( Franklin at 7:35am 05.19.09 Ask All Sailors 9/1781 "...mismanagement and a lack of investment means that some of the crucial GPS satellites could begin
Macerator noprob2 at 7:06am 05.19.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1415 Ok now I am baffled In spring commissioning I check all systems. I turned on the breaker to macera
1982 Hunter 33' sailordk at 6:55am 05.19.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1481 I have a severly cracked compass housing, Merriman Yacht Specialty pedestal. Trying to locate after
Problem with light fixture PrincessoftheLake at 5:37am 05.19.09 Big Boats 7/1184 I have a problem with two of the light fixtures on my Hunter 1995 40.5. In the v-berth the overhead
Removing Bottom Paint Using Roll-Of geoffschultz at 3:44am 05.19.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1582 Removing Micron CSC/Extra Bottom Paint Using Roll-Of The other day I discovered that you can remove
Fresh Water Head and Effect on Calcification? geoffschultz at 3:37am 05.19.09 Ask All Sailors 31/7500 I'm in the enviable process of replacing my head hoses due to calcification (or whatever that '@# i*
Rig Tuning Problem RussB at 3:13am 05.19.09 S2 3/1261 I have a 1979 9.2A with a mast oscillation problem. At rest in the slip, with winds off the beam, t
Deck leaks around shrouds Beneteau 35s5 homeaway at 2:20am 05.19.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1506 Hi, was wondering if anyone can tell me about the deck fitting where the shrouds go through. Looks
raw water strainer Sointu II at 1:10am 05.19.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1112 Hi, I just changed the raw water strainer as the old one was damaged. I mounted above the water li
Sea Shanty Bad Obsession at 10:07pm 05.18.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1113 I listen to a lot of sea shanties. I came across this on youtube. It is beautiful. http://www.yo
MacGregor decals Gdindy at 9:34pm 05.18.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/5494 Where can I purchase 4 MacGregor decals for my boat/trailer for my 26D Thank you for your help in
Pop top/seahood water intrusion (4) John23883 at 8:21pm 05.18.09 Smaller Boats 0/930 A word to the wise regarding our pop top/seahood on the Hunter 26. I found what looked like rust com
VDO Sumlog impeller daryl.ramage at 7:47pm 05.18.09 Sirius 21/22 3/9014 My 1977 Serious 21 has a mechanical VDO Sumlog and the impeller is broken. Any idea if I can just r
leaky rudder wantanewboat at 7:25pm 05.18.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1202 Rudder on newly purchased 'older boat' has rust stains and water coming out of middle of rudder. We

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Fuel Filter /seperator on H34 Grant6290 at 12:01pm 07.06.21 >
New Hunter 19-2 update richiemx5 at 11:52am 07.06.21 That is awesome. Think it will help a lot. Appreciate it! Regards, Rich
Update Electronics Tywanon at 11:46am 07.06.21 Welcome to the forum!! Same question came up on these threads: Electronics Ugrades - best approach
Update Electronics Tywanon at 11:46am 07.06.21
Update Electronics Tywanon at 11:42am 07.06.21 Welcome aboard! Lots of H-34 guys here.. I am one of the almost bare bones guys so I won't be much
Arguing with insurance company JeffM at 11:40am 07.06.21 Still waiting to know the ins. co. name........... Nationwide
Furler line too short on H170 Shorefun at 10:50am 07.06.21 UPDATE...... I bought a 18' length of 3mm line, in red- I know the color is not important. I put
How far down should she be dunked? Project_Mayhem at 10:27am 07.06.21 I was having issues controlling the boat in the harbor yesterday. The back end of the boat pulls har
Hunter 240 aft lazarett drains SkookumZac at 10:16am 07.06.21 I've been contemplating this myself. On the one hand, it would be nice if they drained on their own
Shaft alignment Mike Mc at 10:14am 07.06.21 Very little vibration before. The cutlass bearing was was loose and needed replacing, the old bronze
Shaft alignment sail sfbay at 10:12am 07.06.21 A powerboat I purchased had one of the new shafts go out of alignment in heavy seas halfway on its 4
Just can't get no release! Project_Mayhem at 10:06am 07.06.21 Regardless of sheave/bearing condition, it needs more purchase. Here's what I was considering: Lewma
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working jssailem at 10:05am 07.06.21 It looks like fat scum, or maybe a used condom.. Not something you want in your water system.
Shaft alignment MikeHoncho at 10:03am 07.06.21 There are a ton of videos on YouTube on the subject. You can watch them for hours on the subject.
Brand new EV-100 Wheel pilot with "NO DRIVE DETECTIED" error. jssailem at 10:01am 07.06.21 Have a buddy to pull you back out from the "Hole" should you succumb to ACU frustration.
Fresh water pressurization time lapse jssailem at 9:59am 07.06.21 is bleeding as simple as opening the hot/cold taps in both sinks Air rises in the system. You need
Fresh water pressurization time lapse MikeHoncho at 9:58am 07.06.21 run water at the highest point in the system. I'd also look at the hot water tank. Since it isn't
Fresh water pressurization time lapse (1) jssailem at 9:56am 07.06.21 My pressurized system is a simple pump model in my Cal, such as this one. , not copper. I installed
New outboard advice MikeHoncho at 9:50am 07.06.21 I would have to think if it is ok under sail tilted up it would be ok on a trailer tilted up and wit
Fresh water pressurization time lapse ricksoth at 9:46am 07.06.21 MikeH - is bleeding as simple as opening the hot/cold taps in both sinks?

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