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Water Tanks Gerry 8111 at 4:42am 08.01.08 Big Boats 12/1688 Hello, I am a new Hunter owner of a Passge 42 and need some assistance. We are living aboard and
Head room Mark H at 10:42pm 07.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/898 Need to ask question of this knowledgeable crew...I am searching for my first boat.I want the traile
What are they for? gabriel at 6:27pm 07.31.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/858 Hi all, Yup its another novice sailor question. I have a Mac 21 and on the boom there are two pully
Spinnaker set trainguy1157 at 5:37pm 07.31.08 Big Boats 5/1109 I'm crewing with a new owner of a mid-80s Hunter 40. He's not very well versed at sailing but I've
Are all Sailors Gay? Mike at 5:29pm 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 19/1969 I was just wondering if all you blowboaters were gay? I have had some recent conversations with a bu
Excessive "Propwalk" Good Intent at 5:01pm 07.31.08 Big Boats 12/4238 I recently purchased a 1982 C38 shoal. The boat runs and steers excellent in forward gear. In revers
Burgees... they're here! Phil Herring at 3:12pm 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 38/1836 They really look great, too. We decided against screen printing and went for an extra-heavy nylon w
Oil change -- getting all the oil out of a Yanmar YSB 12 CaseyF at 3:08pm 07.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/6050 I just changed the oil in my Yanmar YSB 12 by syphoning the oil out through the dip stick hole, whic
Recessed bulkhead compass?? Brian M H23 at 2:43pm 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1150 Hi all, I'm looking for a compass. I had one, and it was nice, but it is no more. You see, it was
Reef lines for a 23.5... what size and how long...? Scubajeep at 2:08pm 07.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1155 Hello, I'm trying to get my stuff together befor I head to the lake and was hopeing that someone wo
update on oil spill in New Orleans link didnt work Chuck Creel at 1:52pm 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 2/999 MISSISSIPPI RIVER OIL SPILL RESPONSE UPDATE NEW ORLEANS (30 July): Efforts to clean up and conta
update on New orleans oil spill Chuck Creel at 1:50pm 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 0/931 Here is an update i just recieved today on the clean up efforts and extent of damage on MS River .
Woods Hole / Marthas Vineyard trip for a new sailor Bob S at 12:21pm 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 31/10368 This may sound like a crazy question but being new to sailing and navigating, I need some advice. I
Aft Bomar Hatch Jason1271 at 10:27am 07.31.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1685 I've noticed the Bomar Hatch in the aft cabin of my 2004 H33 is allowing water to get in during heav
Where to install bilge pump on O'Day 25 Tito C. at 10:11am 07.31.08 Day Sailers 1/1443 I just bought a 1982 25' O'Day. The boat is in pretty good shape for it's age. I am getting ready to
What spare parts to carry? PrincessoftheLake at 10:11am 07.31.08 Big Boats 4/1175 What spare parts would be recommended to carry on board (Lake Superior Cruising)our 1995 Hunter 40.5
Boat gelcoat polishing topic jviss at 9:05am 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 50/5896 This question, or series of questions is perhaps most appropriately directed to MainSail, since he h
what is this? LordNelson at 8:50am 07.31.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/838 can anyone tell me what this is, what it goes to, and maybe what it's worth?
What is this? LordNelson at 8:46am 07.31.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/762 This was given to me as I have a sailboat but I do not know what it is. Does anyone know what is is,
What is it? LordNelson at 8:40am 07.31.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/904 This was given to me but i don't know what it is. does any know what it might be and to what size bo

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pss dry shaft and vent line on H 41? Valerio at 5:18am 11.16.21 THAT THE REPLAY I WAS LOOKING FOR! THANKS VERY MUCH!
Winterizing Yanmar 2QM15 RoyS at 5:07am 11.16.21 There are two drain valves on the 2QM15 that you can use if you still have raw water cooling. The on
oil pressure sensor quandry patfarrell1949 at 4:51am 11.16.21 Rich - thanks for the really helpful input. I've researched further and found that the Yanmar "stand
Water Heater temp setting dlochner at 4:17am 11.16.21 The temp setting is usually on or near the heating element. Remove the cover and take a look. Heati
Water Heater temp setting Hayden Watson at 4:05am 11.16.21 Have you looked under the electrical connection panel to see if it has an adjustable thermostat? whe
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Apex at 3:30am 11.16.21 timing of replacing the cable and stated problem are BOTH 2 years. Perhaps the cable is bottoming o
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question DeniseO30 at 1:36am 11.16.21 I have the same boat 7.5 knots???? 3800 rpm??? I don't think so lol Since I've been playing with th
Water Heater temp setting DeniseO30 at 1:17am 11.16.21 I think most of these small water heaters have a fixed temperature element probably not that accurat
Top Speed of the Flicka 20 (w/ Motor) (2) jssailem at 10:36pm 11.15.21 Thinking about your exploring of speed, I read this quote/observation about sailing and sail boats.
Lifting Sling Points for Hunter 40.5 - Help Scallywagger at 9:25pm 11.15.21 I will Dan. Lots to do on the new Casper but, at least I got my Hydrovane
Slips in Tampa area Kings Gambit at 9:01pm 11.15.21 Bradenton - Twin Dolphin Marina and Palmetto (don't remember the name) across the river. Regatta P
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question JamesG161 at 8:47pm 11.15.21 Don is asking since if in neutral you get > 2200 RPM it shows what your engine can do while not unde
US SPARS Question SoSound at 8:38pm 11.15.21 Thumbs down.
Windlass for Hunter 340. sail sfbay at 7:31pm 11.15.21 See post #3 in this thread: anchor handling on a Hunter 34 \| Sailboat Owners Forums AND #18 in this
Yanmar 3GMF still can't get above 2200 Rpm question ? Capt Robbie at 7:21pm 11.15.21
US SPARS Question joker460 at 7:20pm 11.15.21 Finally they got back to me. Looks like I'm on my own. I'll have to make the part.
Yanmar 3GMF still can't get above 2200 Rpm question ? Capt Robbie at 7:15pm 11.15.21
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Capt Robbie at 7:05pm 11.15.21
Awwww, Nuts!!! Hayden Watson at 6:59pm 11.15.21 On a C30 the tabernacle will not allow a sleeve on the outside of the mast so the repair will need t
Water Heater temp setting jssailem at 6:57pm 11.15.21 I have not checked the water temp, but it is plenty hot. I mix it with the cold tap to provide a ple

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