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Adjust lazy jacks while sailing? (1) AndyL at 10:09am 09.17.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/4703 I am new to having lazy jacks and wonder what people do regarding any adjustment or releasing of the
1/2" anchor line for my 34ftr?? DeniseO30 at 8:23am 09.17.21 Big Boats 18/2384 I will make it a point to look again but, when I first checked out the boat I noticed the anchor li
1/4 berth bulkhead (H34) DeniseO30 at 8:18am 09.17.21 Big Boats 14/1795 I hope to address access to the fuel tank and lazarette area in the next couple weeks. Question I h
how to judge appropriate draft in very light winds? danstanford at 5:31am 09.17.21 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 23/4969 This is kind of related to my post before about judging the line between more power and less drag, b
Replacing passive skimmer with electric field pump and automatic switch (3) SeaDogRun at 6:02pm 09.16.21 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/970
Beneteau 41.1 2017 autopilot compass failure intermittently Larrycadman at 5:44pm 09.16.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1154 I was just finishing a 2 hour sail in heavy winds and my chartplotter zeus 2 with h5000 autopilot sh
replacement of in-deck solar and of interior ceiling lights tadd5181 at 4:52pm 09.16.21 Big Boats 4/1022 I have a 2000 Hunter 420 and the induce solar panel (near the mast) which needs replacement as does
trailer extension Seascoutship501 at 4:45pm 09.16.21 Catalina 22 10/1540 can anyone help point me in the right direction for some videos that show how to use the trailer tou
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas jviss at 1:35pm 09.16.21 Ask All Sailors 24/8080 My very expensive dodger, bimini, and sail cover are badly faded. Assuming it's Subrella (no label
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing (1) skunther at 11:38am 09.16.21 Ask All Sailors 38/2911 Relatively new boat to me. My reef lines jam in the block at the mast step every time I try to reef.
Mystery line (figured it out, thanks!) JUUD at 7:19am 09.16.21 Ask All Sailors 4/647 Hello, everyone. I have a line that runs around a single block (starboard stern) then forward throug
Searching for a unicorn prop nut! hpholly at 6:48am 09.16.21 Engines and Propulsion 9/850 Hi all, I am searching for an 11/16 UNF bronze nut for my propshaft and am having a nightmare, ca
1984 Hunter 34 roller furler Lusitano at 5:59am 09.16.21 Ask All Sailors 6/1091 Hello sailors, planning on replacing my hank on system to a roller furler on my hunter 34, any recom
Overprotection of prop (too much anode) on BENETEAU Oceanis 351 redege at 11:38pm 09.15.21 Ask All Sailors 13/2194 I decided to dive and take the prop off to re apply Prop Speed protection. I brought the prop to a p
Question about a racor230r2 and anti-siphon valve (vetus) cfflyboy at 11:24pm 09.15.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/563 Good Day, I recently purchased a 1992 Hunter 30T and wanted to upgrade my fuel filter as well as le
What is the refrigerator made up on original 1984 Cat 30 catalina30 at 6:29pm 09.15.21 Catalina 30 1/925
Portable toilet additive chriscampbell at 5:26pm 09.15.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/966
under the floor TomJ at 5:15pm 09.15.21 Guppy 1/6119 New Guppy 13 owner here. The vessel was rough but I've steadily made fixes here and there. Most rec
In Mast furler won't stay reefed DH31 at 4:15pm 09.15.21 Mid-Size Boats 2/708 I have a new to me 2007 Hunter 31 with in mast furler. I was out last weekend with gusts of 20+, th
H41DS. What is a cut wire doing under galley? (1) Nachismo at 1:58pm 09.15.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/733

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DC To DC controler dLj at 8:14am 12.26.24 The house is probably LFP and the alternator probably internally regulated. In this case most consi
DC To DC controler Georgedoyle at 8:11am 12.26.24 I used the Renogy unit when I initially set up my solar array. It lasted about a year. I replaced it
DC To DC controler dlochner at 8:08am 12.26.24 The house is probably LFP and the alternator probably internally regulated. In this case most consi
DC To DC controler Johann at 8:03am 12.26.24 Why isn't the alternator output connected to the house bank? Let the starter bank be fed thru the
Water in Bilge! Dalliance at 7:25am 12.26.24
Don't Wait 'till 7 Jan 2025 colemj at 3:21am 12.26.24 Thanks. We used 455GB in Nov/Dec but the average since October is about 350GB. Just curious, but
Hunter 290 jssailem at 10:03pm 12.25.24 @Tater somewhere Welcome to the SBO Forum. You are right to think small (About 30 ft) if you are sol
Hunter 290 Crusty Ol Salt at 9:40pm 12.25.24
Cleats for docking and windows for Hunter 23 Stu Jackson at 7:33pm 12.25.24 For a small boat like yours, consider using the jib sheet winches as "extra" cleats. Alternatively
DC To DC controler Stu Jackson at 7:24pm 12.25.24 Why isn't the alternator output connected to the house bank? Let the starter bank be fed thru the D
Hunter 290 dlochner at 5:49pm 12.25.24 A 29 foot boat will be on the small side for cruising in the Bahamas for the reasons you have identi
Hydraulic Drive (EV-200) Install on H34? dlochner at 5:34pm 12.25.24 Yeah cheers for that... food for thought mate. I'm going to wait to hear back from the RM tech peop
DC To DC controler dlochner at 5:32pm 12.25.24 Can't speak specifically to the Renogy DC to DC charger as I have a Victron Orion. The Orion will ch
ProFurl B29S Furler - Need Some Advice on Upper Swivel CapitalistSailor at 5:26pm 12.25.24 Claude L.-Auger, You reported that you replaced the bushing in your upper swivel. I have two questi
DC To DC controler heritage at 4:57pm 12.25.24 Running the alternator will charge both batteries, but the solar will only charge the house battery.
Cleats for docking and windows for Hunter 23 Crazy Dave Condon at 4:32pm 12.25.24 I am a former Hunter dealer fist located at Smith Moutain lake before moving to North Carolina. Now
Hydraulic Drive (EV-200) Install on H34? markymac1961 at 3:07pm 12.25.24
Powering starlink marcham at 12:49pm 12.25.24 The simplest dc power source is one that has usb PD, able to deliver 20V. As long as the cord is sh
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Ralph Johnstone at 12:40pm 12.25.24 However here is one Santa that is not quite in the spirit of the season. Last HO, HO was somethin
Don't Wait 'till 7 Jan 2025 Hayden Watson at 12:12pm 12.25.24 In the app it is under your account > Data Usage Thanks. We used 455GB in Nov/Dec but the average

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