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spreader repair for hunter 26 moondancer16718 at 12:50pm 06.09.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1301 Just put up my mast on my hunter 26, 1994, and when I looked up one of the spreaders is bent. I have
Windows and Ports for a Hunter 40 Tiger Moon at 1:03pm 06.09.08 Big Boats 4/1205 I'm looking to replace my side windows, hatches and portholes on a 1985 Hunter 40. Any helpful sugg
Steering under power Jimm at 10:33am 06.09.08 Catalina 30 8/1443 Being new to the C30TR, I'd be interested in others experience. Is it normal for the wheel to pull t
Oil run out Saylers at 11:48am 06.09.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1245 I just did a launch with my Hunter 31. I had the boat winterized by a paid professional and low and
Rafting and anchoring Scott B at 11:33am 06.09.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1054 I don't want to start an anchoring war again ;) We are going to be anchoring out with friends that
O'Day 19 Roller Furling Roger at 1:25pm 06.09.08 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2807 By an odd stroke of luck, I managed to buy a 150% genoa to fit my O'Day 19 on EBay. It was advertise
jabsco seal kit problem J Boernge at 1:47pm 06.09.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1735 Boat just out of the yard 1st time since Katrina. Could say the head has been dry for a while!! Ne
Topping lift broken - need advice Brian D at 2:53pm 06.09.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1972 I went down to the boat on Sunday and found my boom on the deck. After a close inspection, I see the
Rigging Check (1) Swandriver at 3:07pm 06.09.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1418 The adventures of Nice N Easy were well discussed. How does one lose a cotter pin on the forestay o
Fuel filter help Pete at 10:52pm 06.07.08 Mid-Size Boats 6/1260 I'm looking for some assistance with process for changing fuel filters. I have a Racor water separa
Need Help to identify two sailboats Hogan at 8:58pm 06.07.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1553 This past week, sailed Pickwick lake and saw three sailboats of same model, 30-32 feet and with very
Electric Panel Master Switch Indicator Light Three Amigos at 10:56pm 06.07.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1442 Fair Winds.....I have a 1979 27' Tall Rig, and the subject light is burned out. The entire light is
atomic 4 engine neal16836 at 11:03pm 06.07.08 Catalina 30 2/1131 I have a atomic 4 I what to put in place of a 5411 diesel. did the atomic 4 sit on flexable mounts i
Goin' Racin on a h40.5 Capn Grumpy at 12:20am 06.08.08 Big Boats 18/1334 I occasionally race my ' The Princess' 1995 h40.5, pretty much when we are on the same tack as anoth
mast step hinge plate dicknatta at 12:30am 06.08.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/2580 The mast step hinge plate on my O'Day 25 is troublesome for several reasons. Friends with other boa
condensation under bed cushions kim tony l at 2:33am 06.08.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1289 Has anybody had problems with condensation espeally in the master and front cabin under the bed cush
Asymmetrical Trim Ken Prichard at 2:59am 06.08.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 18/2861 I was looking at a thread where Alan mentioned in his reply that he wished there were more sailing r
2GM20F - COG V BELT # Granfalloon at 12:48am 06.08.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1791 I saw where they recommend use of a cog v belt for Yanmar engines as a replacement. Does anyone hav
I need a good pm guide butchrobbins at 3:54am 06.08.08 Ask All Sailors 4/874 that is real specific AND comprehensive regarding how often to perform certain tasks, i.e. monthly,q
Cable TV Jack 1983 H31 Greg W at 5:17am 06.08.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/823 Has anyone ever placed a cable TV jack/junction on a 1983 H31. If so, where did you place it and whe

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Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? markwbird at 9:14am 05.25.21 That's exactly why we learned to NEVER shut off the ignition key until after the engine is shut dow
Behavior of marine batteries Stu Jackson at 9:09am 05.25.21 Dave explained it very well. Here's the longer answers: They all come from my Electrical Systems 1
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:56am 05.25.21 I am thinking I will add an oil gauge and sending unit because I would like a more accurate and sur
WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER kappykaplan at 8:48am 05.25.21 Can you provide a link or address? Try here: Marine How To - DIY for Boaters - Marine How To
Hunter 260 Forestay Tension with Furler Ranger Dave at 8:44am 05.25.21
WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER Hayden Watson at 8:43am 05.25.21 Just did my skylight windows as they were leaking. Used Dow 795. No more leaks. My V-berth hatch
Fresh water Xstream at 8:41am 05.25.21 I just added an inspection hole so I could scrub out the black crud on the walls in my 30 year old
WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER Hayden Watson at 8:41am 05.25.21 Check out the detailed instructions from "Main Sail", or "Marine How To" as Rod has named his busin
Fresh water Xstream at 8:34am 05.25.21 Okay, I took the lid off the tank and have cleaned all the black goo out and will be sanitizing it b
Deck wash JamesG161 at 8:33am 05.25.21 I like the idea of powering the pump by splicing into the windlass harness- but where should I loca
Fresh water Justin_NSA at 8:33am 05.25.21 I just added an inspection hole so I could scrub out the black crud on the walls in my 30 year old t
Fresh water Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:08am 05.25.21 I am thinking of removing the large cover and power washing the inside of the tank followed by a ble
Length of stock winch handle Don S/V ILLusion at 7:59am 05.25.21 Uh ... 25% more? I don't think I've ever used an 8" handle, but I'm a weak office worker, not a re
Pop quiz mermike at 7:55am 05.25.21 No, first time. We missed seeing a of of Orcas, but this was pretty cool too.
Hunter 410 Air Con Seawater flow Don Lucas at 7:55am 05.25.21 Since doing the cleaning I can not believe how much colder the air coming out of the air conditioner
Pop quiz Justin_NSA at 7:54am 05.25.21 ften? The strangest sight we can expect are Cheney are seaplanes. I've yet to have a sighting
H38 - Is there an aux solenoid in the starter circuit? Don Lucas at 7:51am 05.25.21 I replaced my Yanmar relay with a $5 automotive one years ago and the engine has never had a start p
DC Wiring Orbweaver at 7:48am 05.25.21 yes, but the more important question is how much of an effect? not enough to worry about.
Pop quiz Mikem at 7:43am 05.25.21 Not all that familiar with the area but I would say sub due to restricted in ability to maneuver.
Length of stock winch handle twistedskipper at 7:37am 05.25.21 Are you raising the mast right? The H26 system is designed to not need a winch, let alone a bigger w

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