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Exhaust hose dimensions and availability. RJ9757 at 5:35pm 08.07.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/941 Hello all. I just changed the mixing elbow on my '87 H31. Again. Now THAT'S a fun job! Anyway,
hunter 31 1986 boom replacement henry m. francis jr at 10:39am 08.07.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1229 Hello, I need to find a boom for a hunter 31 1986 or a suitable replacement that is not stock. A
Jib or Genoa Kjoe at 10:16am 08.07.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1407 my venture 21 has two forstays. both have blocks at the top the Genoa fits on the front one and the
Gas Question bffatcat at 10:08am 08.07.08 Ask All Sailors 20/2694 I recently replaced my 20 year old 8hp Mercury a new 4 cycle 8hp tohatsu. The dealer told me that
Safety Tip... Check Clevis Pins before you set sail!!!! abk at 9:37am 08.07.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 28/5098 At the risk of looking like a moron, I have posted this for new sailors and seasoned ones too!!!
Yanmar SB8 diesel starting problem peterstump at 8:52am 08.07.08 Ask All Sailors 6/6174 The SB8 is a single cylindar engine, in a H27(1977), that has performed well until recently. The en
Skylight Leak Neil McDonald at 7:00am 08.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1180 Leaking skylights are an ongoing problem with my H35. Water seems to enter through the holes for the
jib help tmason at 6:49am 08.07.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/974 Hi My ancient self furler stopped furling, so I figured I would finish the season with a jib I g
Rudder removal question Harrisg at 6:42am 08.07.08 Lancer 1/1561 It looks like I have to drop the rudder on my Lancer 26. Outside of removing the bolts at the tille
170 MAST FLOAT PDecote at 6:34am 08.07.08 Day Sailers 4/3589 Does anyone knows where I can get a mast float for the head of the mast of my 170? I would like to k
what is this? LordNelson at 6:03am 08.07.08 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1131 this was given to me. does anyone know what it is and possibly what boat it might be used on?
Cool planet alignment at sunset (1) tcbro at 6:02am 08.07.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1370 Hi, I just wanted to alert you guys to a cool planet alignment in the western sky at sunset. Immedia
what is this? LordNelson at 5:49am 08.07.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/811 does anyone know what this is? it was given to me but i have no idea and it looks like it's way to l
Where can I get Cockpit hatch bumpers Turner at 5:03am 08.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1050 I have a Hunter 306. The 1 inch diameter black rubber bumpers for the cockpit seat lids and the swin
Sailing a MacGregor 25 phdoc at 5:02am 08.07.08 Trailer Sailors 30/22485 I am looking to buy a 1986 25' MacGregor. How easy is it to trailer? How easy is it to step the mast
Ground cable behind aft cabin wall Turner at 4:59am 08.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1104 This is a new boat, for me. 2003 Hunter 306. I went behind the wall behind the aft cabin, into th
Just received my new burgee (1) Ken Palmer at 4:04am 08.07.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1113 The new SBO burgee looks great. It should last a long time too. Well made with cross-stitching on
Sound System Recommendations Mergatroid at 3:16am 08.07.08 Smaller Boats 4/1291 I will be installing a sound system in my h26, any do's or don'ts I could consider? Will I need t
Bottom Job Corpus Christi Hermit Scott at 11:49pm 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 16/6877 I just purchased a catalina 30. The bottom looks like a coral reef. My boat is in Corpus Christi Tx.
how do I find out year of mfg for honda 8BFA outboard Harrisg at 10:19pm 08.06.08 Lancer 1/1636 My topic title says it all. I've seen this info before but can't find it again. Anyone know?

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Removing v-berth bow wood panel on a Hunter 38 (3) JamesG161 at 9:45pm 11.17.21 That is outside work, not Anchor locker work. It is the Bow area that has special structure to take
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat jssailem at 9:31pm 11.17.21 Fred. I believe, that only you can answer this question. We all can share our ideas, and perhaps som
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Capt Robbie at 8:40pm 11.17.21 clear ridged tube into the tank until it bottomed out to pull a sample out from the bottom. Looks g
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Benny17441 at 8:36pm 11.17.21 Don't forget to check the fuel tank vent. A partially clogged vent can produce the same symptoms.
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat fred1diver at 8:31pm 11.17.21 I was looking for something a bit bigger to be honest, as there will be 2 people on the boat, I was
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat justsomeguy at 8:26pm 11.17.21 A Flicka.
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Alan Gomes at 7:40pm 11.17.21 Number "3" how did you check? A negative pressure would indicate m a clogged pickup tube screen, y
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question DeniseO30 at 7:30pm 11.17.21 Number "3" how did you check? A negative pressure would indicate m a clogged pickup tube screen, y
Yanmar 3GMF still can't get above 2200 Rpm question ? Capt Robbie at 7:26pm 11.17.21 got onto the boat today to do some of suggestions from the group. 1. got rpms to about 2600 in neut
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Capt Robbie at 7:18pm 11.17.21 got onto the boat today to do some of suggestions from the group. 1. got rpms to about 2600 in neutr
seacock corrosion (2) jssailem at 7:18pm 11.17.21 Dave's statements above are of great help. The issue is, most times you do may not see all of the p
Frostbiting on a grand scale? PaulK at 7:00pm 11.17.21 The first of the Ultime Tri's has rounded the island off of Southern Brazil and is headed back up to
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question splax at 7:00pm 11.17.21 exhaust elbow
seacock corrosion dlochner at 6:36pm 11.17.21 thank you for the answer It is scheduled for January or February. That would be a good time to re
Blister on Rudder WasabiRush at 5:54pm 11.17.21 Thanks for the replies and great info everyone. I went there today and drilled three holes in the bo
PNW flooding, terrible.. SoSound at 5:30pm 11.17.21 I think BC got hit a lot harder than we did. There are a lot of micro climates in this region, and
seacock corrosion Don S/V ILLusion at 5:30pm 11.17.21 Your pictures likely resemble the seacocks in half of all boats in any marina. Not the best design b
Removing v-berth bow wood panel on a Hunter 38 Hello Below at 5:27pm 11.17.21 Under the V-berth mattresses there are several lift out panels that provide access to your fresh wat
Removing v-berth bow wood panel on a Hunter 38 (1) Pat Hooyman at 5:00pm 11.17.21 In your owner's manual, behind the wood panel is the Anchor Locker. The Anchor Locker has an abov
Removing v-berth bow wood panel on a Hunter 38 (1) Pat Hooyman at 4:50pm 11.17.21 Reply to OP: The bottom panel is just held with 4 woodscrews and gives access to windlass and surr

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