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Hunter 27 mast step rchuyck at 8:25am 08.14.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1385 I just purchased a '84 Hunter 27. When the boat was derigged the mast wiring was cut at the mast ste
do you carry a spare Class T fuse? newly anonymous at 8:22am 08.14.08 Big Boats 7/956 Yesterday, while installing a wind turbine generator, I discovered that my amp-hour shunt, which is
Honda BF8 (1990) electrical system (1) walt at 8:14am 08.14.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/4938 My boat has a 1990 or so Honda BF8 (8 hp) outboard which had a bad charging system and I finally got
checking tranny fluid viduta, trish dora jane at 8:03am 08.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1322 Okay, I just must be visually impaired since I can't seem to see the gimballing feature hardware (re
gimballing feature on gas stove viduta, trish dora jane at 7:53am 08.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1453 We just purchased a 1988 Catalina 27. PO is out of country for a bit so can't ask him. Stove top i
battery packcharging cat30 at 7:29am 08.14.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1313 I've got a ray 100 handheld vhf with tired old nicad batteries. i would like to rebuild the battery
Any Suggestions - steering still stiff Coyote at 7:03am 08.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1151 will be removing the Cowl in the aft berth to reveal the Steering Cables and Quadrant any suggestio
O'day, McVay= Fun (1) Barry at 5:39am 08.14.08 Day Sailers 0/1173 Well ,we sailed her on Lake Temiscaming and she behaved very well.....that is until the mast base co
Yanmar Parts Alan11634 at 5:08am 08.14.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1389 Anyone recommend an online Yanmar dealer that supplies the Tennessee area. Need routine maintenance
Beaufort/ Moorehead NC Billyc13 at 10:05pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1210 I am sailing the Beaufort area in Oct. and would appreciate any suggestions on sights to see,anchora
making winch handles??? sand sailor at 10:01pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1345 but what size is the shank on a winch handle
Olympic Sailing Netrick at 9:23pm 08.13.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/783 I just wanted to let everyone know that you can watch the Olympic sailing competition on the Yellow
Batteries, How does one make the best of a battery and which one would be the bestr purchase? r.w.landau at 8:44pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1393 I thought I would through this out as a question for all. r.w.landau
Nonsuch 36 1996 cyrilmartin at 6:33pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1106 Would like very much to "talk " with an owner of the above to help me out on a problem I have. Than
Nonsuch manufacturer cyrilmartin at 6:25pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1241 How do I get in touch with NONSUCH manufacturer? Thanks
Sevylor Tender Runabout? (2) pupluv at 5:46pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1549 Has anyone actually used one of these Sevylor Tenders? Can it be rowed? I'm looking for a tender
1990 Hunter 30 Holding Tank Ray1156 at 5:40pm 08.13.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/2526 Does anyone have a photo or diagram of the holding tank and plumbing located in the port locker in t
water cold/hot cyrilmartin at 4:49pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 2/939 I am owner of a 36' nonsuch and I cannot regulate the shower temperature. The bathroom faucet can be
Alternative to Teak? sailortonyb Allied Mis at 4:40pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 22/5141 Is there a good alternative to Teak for exterior marine woodwork? White oak will get black mold stai
Routing the line for propane Sanders at 2:15pm 08.13.08 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2672 I am installing a new propane stove, replacing the old kerosene stove (Old Smokey), and am looking f

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Tempest International (10) BigDream at 12:55pm 09.29.21 Ok, figure I would update as it would seem that anyone that owns an International Tempest are in hib
Mods to our 35s5 dmax at 12:48pm 09.29.21 Nice work - keep on posting.
79 Hunter 30 - What make of roller furler is this? Robert1224 at 12:42pm 09.29.21 Hello fellow sailors, Thanks to everyone for their input and the information shared. I'm still unabl
Rudder cables - need some help jeepbluetj at 12:41pm 09.29.21 After, and yes, it's a pain to get to the steering quadrant. Also ensure before tension that you'v
H22 (1981) Kickup Rudder assembly instructions (1) SeaTR at 12:39pm 09.29.21 Wait, there is more...or less...:) Attached is a file of misc hand-drawn modifications and replaceme
H22 (1981) Kickup Rudder assembly instructions (5) SeaTR at 12:25pm 09.29.21
Rudder cables - need some help AwwShucks at 12:24pm 09.29.21 Thanks all - made the decision to replace cables and chain given that they have seen 20 years of ser
water heater check (one way) valve dlochner at 12:21pm 09.29.21 Wrong type of check valve. Use a brass or bronze check valve with pipe nipples and attach directly
Sherwood sea. Water pump problem Stu Jackson at 12:18pm 09.29.21 the little key and the impeller. Are you talking about the circlip? If so, you simply don't need
Exhaust Steam Stu Jackson at 12:07pm 09.29.21 What engine?
Rudder cables - need some help Tom J at 12:05pm 09.29.21 You do have an Edson system. The cables will slacken over time with normal use. They are tightened
Sherwood sea. Water pump problem jbertelli at 12:04pm 09.29.21 Thanks sail stay. I am going to the boat tomorrow and will get back with the model number. I do not
H22 (1981) Kickup Rudder assembly instructions (1) SeaTR at 12:00pm 09.29.21 Howdy @newsailor130, I DO own the same boat and year (1981 H22), BUT it did not have a rudder (and o
water heater check (one way) valve Stu Jackson at 11:56am 09.29.21 Thank you all for your input. I respect all opinions, but I'll have to agree with Dave and will kee
water heater check (one way) valve Stu Jackson at 11:54am 09.29.21 I don't see a temp gauge or a way to set temperature. There usually isn't one.
Beneteau 323 shaft lock nut Ralph Johnstone at 11:30am 09.29.21 Wow, I stand corrected. I have never seen a coupling like that before. Don't know if that design i
Not just a novelty to me Stu Jackson at 11:26am 09.29.21 But enough of that bilge water, the burning question here is "who gets to clean the light after it'
water heater check (one way) valve (1) phase3 at 11:25am 09.29.21 Thank you all for your input. I respect all opinions, but I'll have to agree with Dave and will keep
Purchased a Soverel 33 Project Boat DayDreamer41 at 11:25am 09.29.21 Well the 2021 race season has come to an end and with that my son @daydreamerjr did a fine job of no
Fuel Filter Replacement Stu Jackson at 11:24am 09.29.21 Rich & Ralph are right. My last filter was replaced after 900 hours. How come my engine kept runni

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