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Survey before insurance will renew? Justin_NSA at 5:05pm 07.07.25 Ask All Sailors 56/5401 Has this happened to anyone else? We've had BoatUS insurance for 20+ years. Never filed any claims.
Hunter 340 window 'frames' question please. (2) markymac1961 at 2:41pm 07.07.25 Big Boats 8/1016 Hi Folks, My 1999 build Hunter 340 has what appears to be 'optional extra' very well fitted internal
Repair of Fiberglass Centerboard Trunk (5) Davey Gee at 2:23pm 07.07.25 Ask All Sailors 3/665
Bimini top replacement for a Hunter 23.5? FWBpilot at 2:07pm 07.07.25 Smaller Boats 2/683 Does anybody know where can I order a Bimini top replacement for a Hunter 23.5? I've search online
s 2 6.9 trailer bgabow at 1:05pm 07.07.25 Trailer Sailors 1/584 I'm trying to find the vin number of my trailer for a 1984 s 2 6.9 sail 035 or just the manufacture
Round "sail slugs" VS flat "sail slides" PaulDaniel at 6:58am 07.07.25 Ask All Sailors 14/1323
Bird Poop Prevention THAT WORKS (6) dhandzy at 5:36am 07.07.25 Catalina 310 11/1894 My harbor (Mamaroneck, NY) is inundated with cormorants. While they're graceful and beautiful, they
How to re-attach small wires to ComNav autopilot compass cable plug (1) toomanyirons at 7:45pm 07.06.25 Ask All Sailors 4/574 I have a secondhand ComNav 1001 autopilot, and I believe I need to switch the sine and cosine wires
Hunter 146 motor mount bolt locations hawkroxx at 6:59pm 07.06.25 Day Sailers 5/2597 Hi. I'm new tonthis forum, and a fresh owner of a second hand Hunter 146. I need to fabricate a moto
Hunter Legend 40 exhaust system 1 clubmech at 6:47pm 07.06.25 Big Boats 8/892 Is anyone else familiar with the oddities of a Hunter Legend 40 exhaust system? It has a lift muffl
h260 mast on deck options, weight bearing options (2) Davenport at 4:57pm 07.06.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/297 Am new to h260 with mast down particular issues. I just had to quickly take mast down when jib tbal
Anchor Swivel thetone at 12:57pm 07.06.25 Ask All Sailors 14/1496 Hello I just purchased a 1985 C'C 32,I have a 25 pound plow anchor. What size anchor swivel should I
How to tell if 2001 H260 has mast from Z-spar Corp or Isomat Corp, to pick right gin pole to raise mast? See pics. (10) Davenport at 4:40am 07.06.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/316 How can a person tell if 2001 H260 has Z-spar Corp or Isomat Corp mast, to pick right gin pole to ra
Fitting New Mast (MacGregor 21) Listening Wind at 8:39pm 07.05.25 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/621 Greetings Sailors. My name is Dan. I live in Albuquerque and am new to sailing. My 1983 MacGregor
1977 Macgregor Venture 25 - Is there a bilge pump from factory? TakeItEasy25 at 6:02pm 07.05.25 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/790 We just purchased a '77 Venture 25, for $700. It's in pretty alright shape, especially considering t
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached] (6) testingthewaters91 at 5:10pm 07.05.25 Ask All Sailors 42/3391
Improving airflow at charger/inverter compartment (1) Rafael8008 at 5:06pm 07.05.25 Big Boats 6/746 My 1998 Hunter 376 original inverter/charger gave up 2 summers ago. I have replaced it with a mode
Fill your water tanks easily artboas at 11:31am 07.05.25 Big Boats 7/1270 On my 49, there are 3 water tank fill inlets. I decided it was too much work for me to open 3 caps,
3 of us lowered mast H260, that mast is heavy, I admit gin pole is needed Davenport at 8:20am 07.05.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/683 Long ago I foolishly wondered why people use gin pole for h260. My old Macgregor26c skipped it. Bu
Next!! PaulK at 6:36am 07.05.25 Hurricane Season 6/2300 Looks like it's coming right along. Tropical storm Chantal heading for South Carolina today.

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gummy substance on engine following coolant flush dLj at 11:02am 12.17.25 The measurement is taken between the engine block and the coolant, sorry about the typo. That's a
Adding port light into hull side. BAD ORCA at 10:53am 12.17.25 Your concerns about the shape of the hull are appropriate, a smaller port may be a better idea. Ra
gummy substance on engine following coolant flush (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:35am 12.17.25 It is not impossible to have a voltage due to a wiring error So you're saying a wiring error wher
Looking at a used Cal 20: Outboard/Rudder/Cushions Alan Gomes at 10:29am 12.17.25 That would make a huge difference in the job. It is an unusual approach to attaching a keel. Yes,
Looking at a used Cal 20: Outboard/Rudder/Cushions dlochner at 10:27am 12.17.25 If I recall correctly, they just go up through a flange in the keel that bolts to the bottom of the
Looking at a used Cal 20: Outboard/Rudder/Cushions Alan Gomes at 10:26am 12.17.25 How are the keel bolts installed in the keel? Threaded into cast iron? If I recall correctly, they
Looking at a used Cal 20: Outboard/Rudder/Cushions dlochner at 10:22am 12.17.25 Not on a Cal 20 it isn't. Again, I'd recommend getting in touch with the folks at CBYC. There are p
Adding port light into hull side. dlochner at 10:21am 12.17.25 Your concerns about the shape of the hull are appropriate, a smaller port may be a better idea. Ran
Looking at a used Cal 20: Outboard/Rudder/Cushions Alan Gomes at 10:16am 12.17.25 Replacing keel bolts is a major repair. Not on a Cal 20 it isn't. Again, I'd recommend getting in
Looking at a used Cal 20: Outboard/Rudder/Cushions dlochner at 9:55am 12.17.25 I got another look at the boat. Keel bolts look like this - is replacement recommended? They lo
gummy substance on engine following coolant flush thinwater at 9:46am 12.17.25
On Aging Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:45am 12.17.25 I'm keeping you in my prayers!!
Looking at a used Cal 20: Outboard/Rudder/Cushions (1) Bob Kessler at 8:25am 12.17.25 I got another look at the boat. Keel bolts look like this - is replacement recommended?
387 mooring bridle set up svnalu387 at 7:04am 12.17.25 Thanks for that input guys. I did consider letting out more line, but the swing was so severe that I
387 mooring bridle set up svnalu387 at 6:54am 12.17.25 I would be more concerned with damage to the fiberglass where the lines run on that raised edge. I
bow thruster fuse Johnb at 7:08pm 12.16.25 Is this something new or has it always been this way, at least in your experience. It would be best
gummy substance on engine following coolant flush Johnb at 6:52pm 12.16.25 If you want to check the antifreeze, use a refractometer to see the glycol to water ratio. About $2
gummy substance on engine following coolant flush Johnb at 6:47pm 12.16.25
gummy substance on engine following coolant flush dlochner at 6:29pm 12.16.25 If you want to check the antifreeze, use a refractometer to see the glycol to water ratio. About $20
gummy substance on engine following coolant flush Davidasailor26 at 4:40pm 12.16.25 After reading this thread I got curious about testing the coolant. I read that it can be done with

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