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How to change reefing line on Hunter 42 Passage single line reef system? (1) mesmith1122 at 6:08am 10.25.21 Big Boats 7/1633
H280 (1996) Survey Questions Keel Bolt Torque and Inspection Crusty Ol Salt at 7:29pm 10.24.21 Mid-Size Boats 2/729 Prior to purchasing the Prometheus I had a survey completed. I have completed all the "A" items th
Another plumbing question? Scott T-Bird at 5:11pm 10.24.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1022 I'm thinking that I should have known a little bit more about basic plumbing. Last winter, I replac
Why are marine toilet bowls so small? dlochner at 3:17pm 10.24.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/2906 The topic heading says it all. There must be a reason for marine toilets to have such a small bowl.
S2 Yachts 8.0b bilge access? (2) rcompton at 2:28pm 10.24.21 S2 1/910 Recently got a 1978 S2 Yachts 8.0b and the harbor requires that I install an automatic bilge pump.
Thanksgiving and Christmas (1) Brian D at 12:42pm 10.24.21 Sails Call Lounge 13/1369 199491
Containers lost and now a fire SoSound at 12:24pm 10.24.21 Ask All Sailors 14/1997 I saw this originally on Twitter, but now a story from one of our local TV stations about problems o
Draining 1986 H34 Hot Water Tank WasabiRush at 9:03am 10.24.21 Big Boats 5/884 How do you drain the hot water tank? I have a hose to connect to the drain, but I don't see how to r
99 Fixtures of Lights on the Wall... (1) VT Fitz at 7:36am 10.24.21 Ask All Sailors 8/990 Earlier this season, the DC light fixture in the head on our '07 Hunter 27 got a little finicky. So
Finally went for a sail DeniseO30 at 7:10am 10.24.21 Big Boats 26/3104 In my new to me 1986 Hunter 34 owned about 2.5 months now. Happy and Bummed.. out for the day with
Engine lift - 1984 Hunter 37C D_Bosh at 6:38am 10.24.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/879 Our boat has been on the hard of two years as we have been planning to replace the prop shaft (drive
Propeller shaft - 1984 H37c D_Bosh at 6:08am 10.24.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/604 Hello, I was wondering if anyone on here happens to know what the length of the propeller shaft is f
What is this? (1) Rabe at 8:15pm 10.23.21 The Cherubini Hunters 15/2271 Saw this today as I was removing my batteries. The center is a negative cable, but the other termi
1987 Catalina 22 " SeaClusion" Raising the Head Sail John Marrone at 2:55pm 10.23.21 Catalina 22 13/1935 I sear at these Lazy Jacks every time I try to raise the Main wail. I go to wind, roll the Furling o
Flushing Outboard at Salt Water Slip (2) John Marrone at 2:46pm 10.23.21 Catalina 22 6/2185 Well, it has taken many trips to mechanics, dealers and the internet to finally find a device that d
Port leaks CliffM at 9:36am 10.23.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2059 I have a 2000 311 and one of my Lewmar opening ports is leaking when it rains or I hose off the boat
finding a new guard rail on the helm. (1) FOLLOWING SEAS at 8:00am 10.23.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1069 I am looking to replace this rail with an larger one to accommodate a NAVPOD like component. I have
New Outboard on Order (7) patbratton at 5:42am 10.23.21 Smaller Boats 11/1933 I have decided to pull my Honda 8 hp outboard and work on it at home. I am getting a Mercury 5 hp pr
Owners of 49 / 50AC with isolation transformers (3) artboas at 8:16pm 10.22.21 Big Boats 1/1115 The Isolation transformer was an expensive, but very worthwhile option on the 49 /50 boats. Unfortun
European batteries replacement - oceanis 48 (2015) Roger F at 12:20pm 10.22.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/2093 Hi Folks, We are on new used boat and first trip off the dock the house bank is dead/dying. They

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First post. New C22 owner boulevardtalonman at 5:59pm 05.04.25 Here is a video of the motor I got with the boat running
First post. New C22 owner boulevardtalonman at 5:57pm 05.04.25 Thanks for the replies, I found a good drawing to make bridals, but am still fuzzy on how they attac
Traveler car/track as tether? jssailem at 5:54pm 05.04.25 (like a catapult broach) C7OwVBz2JlE Then there are some events that it is difficult to plan for.
Starter switch sporadically engages starter skunther at 5:31pm 05.04.25 Here is a link to a company that deals with Yanmar parts. You can see where the fuse is located on
Battery recommendation - anchor windless mermike at 5:29pm 05.04.25 I will add that several companies offer dual purpose LFP start/house batteries. Epoch and Dakota are
Battery recommendation - anchor windless mermike at 5:21pm 05.04.25 It depends on the windlass requirements. LFP at first glance seems like the best solution, but as @d
Battery recommendation - anchor windless dlochner at 5:04pm 05.04.25 Yea could be new carts. Lithium batteries have far better initial current than any other convention
Tight furler Project_Mayhem at 4:48pm 05.04.25 It helps to round up into the wind so there's less load on the sail. Does your drum spin freely? Do
Starter switch sporadically engages starter heritage at 4:37pm 05.04.25 Here is a link to a company that deals with Yanmar parts. You can see where the fuse is located on
Chain splice Hayden Watson at 3:59pm 05.04.25
Battery recommendation - anchor windless Screen Saver at 3:13pm 05.04.25 I avoid posting on battery threads because the subject is out of my lane. But I'll add an observat
Battery recommendation - anchor windless American_Mainsail at 2:53pm 05.04.25 I need to replace my 2 12V batteries, to make 24V, and wanted to see what the current thinking is a
Non binary boaters Leeward Rail at 1:18pm 05.04.25 I did some searching and can't find anything saying horlacker died due its name. Apparently, in th
Sleeping, quarter berth or settee? h2o_snow at 1:11pm 05.04.25 Personal choice in heavy conditions is a padded quarter berth with a bomber lee cloth set up. Have
H49 New Sails h2o_snow at 12:55pm 05.04.25 Agree with a fully battened main and radial cut. You will appreciate the difference in performance.
Traveler car/track as tether? dLj at 12:48pm 05.04.25 Your calculations are not incorporating the fact your body can also be leaning - the space does not
Chain splice Captain Larry-DH at 12:23pm 05.04.25 Crosby does not make a 5/16" hidden link. The go from 1/4" to 3/8". I have looked over the specif
Water Tank cleaning access port - 1993 H33.5 gotons at 12:03pm 05.04.25
Water Tank cleaning access port - 1993 H33.5 Tally Ho at 12:01pm 05.04.25
Hunter 280 Mast Water Drain Terry Cox at 11:57am 05.04.25 It's not a lot of water but I wanted to see what others with this model have experienced. Wrote an

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