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Gil at 8:18am 08.31.21
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Hey guys, I have a hunter legend 37.5, 1991 for a few years now. Since day one I'm experiencing v
Jeff Pryor at 6:58am 08.31.21
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Wanting to plug both shore and AC into pigtail splitter for shorepower - possible? Recommendations.
Bolander at 5:54am 08.31.21
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Last summer we purchased our 1985 37 ft. Hunter cutter SV Shadow. It came with a Norcold SCQT-6406
Phantom154 at 5:13am 08.31.21
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Do the cowl vents on my 2014 MH40 have a dorade box to keep water out or are they just vents? If it
Bolander at 5:18pm 08.30.21
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SV Shadow came with a Norcold SCQT-6406 refrigeration unit for the icebox. I don't know if this was
mjsb at 4:18pm 08.30.21
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Installing new Raymarine Instruments on an 87 Hunter. In their wiring directions that have the shiel
Russ Ward at 1:59pm 08.30.21
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I have a 1992 26S with a fairly clean bottom. It lives on a trailer, so not much growth. I have a
kenrait at 12:08pm 08.30.21
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Anyone have an Aqua Signal FOB they would be willing to part with? Lost mine.
Josko at 11:31am 08.30.21
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Hi everyone, is it possible to get air in the fuel system through the cracked flexible fuel hose bet
Plymouth Sailor at 11:24am 08.30.21
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Giro at 10:30am 08.30.21
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Ottdreamer at 9:49am 08.30.21
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We will organize and polish it in the driveway before bringing it down to the marina, drydocked whil
Leeward Rail at 7:32am 08.30.21
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Thought I would start a thread where people can post photos of unique, DIY sailboats. Unique in a g
mikemoyer at 7:17am 08.30.21
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I have some tubular webbing that I'm going to use to make jack lines. What's the best way to attach
VernonJ at 6:39am 08.30.21
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After having the boat (Hunter 326) out for some maintenance, as I was motoring back to my marina, I
Chief Jim at 6:04am 08.30.21
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Like many, I have no Chain Locker, bowsprit, bow rollers or windlass. Who has built these mods on
Stephen M at 5:56am 08.30.21
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I want to clean or replace the air intake filter on our Yanmar 4JH2-TE. Any advice on what to expect
stricklandmma at 6:06pm 08.29.21
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I'm not a sailor, I have a combined sail time of 8 hours lol. Went out for the second time today and
timjneedham at 2:33pm 08.29.21
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This boat fell into my lap, and now that I have everything working, I'm just trying to figure what I
Nichole340 at 2:09pm 08.29.21
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While sitting at the mooring today I watched someone with 2 - 5 gallons cans of diesel fuel pouring

Recent Replies

Moisture prevention....
Ralph Johnstone at 10:19am 12.22.24
And I didn't stay at a major hotel chain last night! No, of course not. No reason to, as long as
Automatic bilge pump question
Ralph Johnstone at 10:16am 12.22.24
float switches frequently fail. ................. especially when there is water in the bilge.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Ralph Johnstone at 10:09am 12.22.24
@Claude L.-Auger , you're far too kind. Thanks so much and the very best back to you and your famil
Sailing courses in Thailand
dLj at 10:07am 12.22.24
Will, I sent a message to a close friend I have there, it will probably be a day or so before he r
Inside Port Light Frame Removal
Mika1 at 10:05am 12.22.24
If you're trying to remove the plastic interior trim and if it's anything like mine, it's held in pl
Moisture prevention....
kappykaplan at 10:00am 12.22.24
You obviously get out much more than I do. Naahhh . . . And I didn't stay at a major hotel chain l
3GM30F Alternator Query
Ralph Johnstone at 9:56am 12.22.24
It hasn't melted from the strain of the three G31 AGM's yet. Time to consider an exhaust fan for
3GM30F Alternator Query
dlochner at 9:52am 12.22.24
I've never seen any belt dust from our 80A internally regulated Hitachi with single V belt. If usi
3GM30F Alternator Query
Davidasailor26 at 9:46am 12.22.24
You may start wearing out belts very quickly.... I'd strongly suggest a dual v belt at a minimum fo
Moisture prevention....
Ralph Johnstone at 9:46am 12.22.24
Ralph, I believe he is strenuously agreeing with MFD. You obviously get out much more than I do.
3GM30F Alternator Query
Davidasailor26 at 9:44am 12.22.24
@Davidasailor26 , do you have an external alternator regulator controlling your 80A alternator ? N
Moisture prevention....
kappykaplan at 9:42am 12.22.24
Ralph, I believe he is strenuously agreeing with MFD.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
kappykaplan at 9:40am 12.22.24
Right back atcha, Claude! May you and yours have a delightful Christmas and prosperous New Year. :
3GM30F Alternator Query
Ralph Johnstone at 9:37am 12.22.24
When discharged below 60% SOC my 300AH of AGM absorb about 50A @Davidasailor26 , do you have an e
Moisture prevention....
Ralph Johnstone at 9:30am 12.22.24
@Mika1 , I don't get out much. Could you please explain ..................
Mooring from GA to NC
shemandr at 8:56am 12.22.24
You may be able to take advantage of the Jensen Beach Mooring Field just South of the Jensen Beach C
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
PNWE36 at 8:52am 12.22.24
Been on this site for many years now and I certainly am thankful to the crew that puts it up and a
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
jssailem at 8:40am 12.22.24
Thank you Claude. Right back at you. Thanks. :biggrin: You were a breath of fresh ideas as I wall
Install New Winches?   (2)
jssailem at 8:25am 12.22.24
I want to be able to run the jib sheets from the helm and possibly a spinnaker in the future. Good

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