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Build dates for Hunter 260s Anthony Pogson at 4:32pm 10.02.07 Smaller Boats 13/1886 Is there any way of deriving the build date from the hull number, as one can from a car's VIN?My H
Has anyone ever considered a fuel cell? Alan at 7:25pm 09.30.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1621 ...installing a Fuel Cell on-board in place of that smelly noisy generator and reducing the size of
Javelin parts needed and some questions bmwbob at 10:56pm 09.30.07 Day Sailers 3/1362 I just picked up a '78 Javelin in pretty good overall condition.Can anyone give me a source for rep
fuel leak richk at 10:42pm 09.30.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1130 My 3GM30F has a fuel leak around the banjo fitting. Is there a trick to solving this problem? (I'v
Contest 31 - Offshore reliability? Capt. Andrew at 10:40pm 09.30.07 Other Sailboats 1/12775 Recently purchased a 1975 Contest 31. While reading Hal Roth's "How To Sail Around The World", he s
Gybe... whoa! SailboatOwners.com at 11:56pm 09.30.07 Ask All Sailors 28/2667 You're enjoying a great downwind sail out in open water. It's exciting to notice the knotmeter is r
Port Replacement Lens 1983 H 34 ajhorn at 11:53pm 09.30.07 Big Boats 4/1069 Anyone know where I can get replacements for the port lens for my 1983 H34?
Yellow to Red Captain Red at 11:42pm 09.30.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/920 Ahoy:In looking to purchase a big boat for a good price you can not beat the big Hunter 45 CC. 200
Small boat rental in the Tampa Bay area TimHayes at 12:46am 10.01.07 Day Sailers 3/1524 I will be in the Tampa area from November 26 through December 1st and was wondering where would be a
Porthole Screens Tony23670 at 11:26pm 09.30.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1069 While working on my 1984 Hunter 25.5 that I purchased last September, I noticed that each rectangula
Mainsail reefing... Douglas Washburn at 11:04pm 09.30.07 Mid-Size Boats 6/1255 We seldom have cause to reef our main and it has been literally years since I have done so. However
Javelin parts needed, and some questions bmwbob at 11:02pm 09.30.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1105 I just posted a message on the Daysailers forum looking for some parts and info on the 1978 Javelin
Tubo Cleaning Rod Leonard at 2:31am 10.01.07 Big Boats 8/1165 Does any anyone have information or cleaned the Turbo on the 4JM engine? I can't find any Turbo cle
Non-zero voltages (?) Dan at 2:26am 10.01.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1216 When I check voltages on some of the non-powered-up wiring on my boat (e.g., stereo, tank gauges, et
Signet Marine - A stand up company Brian D at 2:52am 10.01.07 Ask All Sailors 0/1031 I went sailing yesterday and notice I had no boat speed. When I got to the slip, I removed my sensor
Time for a new exhaust elbow? jprieto at 2:56am 10.01.07 Ask All Sailors 17/2443 I am trying to be proactive about my engine maintenance. What is the consensus regarding the number
H27 replacement hatches Jim Blevins at 1:49am 10.01.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1121 My 1981 Hunter 27' has two hatches that need replacing. Can anyone assist in advising where I might
St. Pete Boat Show role / roll call Ross in Tampa at 3:50am 10.01.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1004 The St. Petersburg Strictly Sail show is quickly coming up. I am planning to attend all weekend, and
Smoked at the Regatta blockboy at 3:34am 10.01.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 34/5223 I just tried my first club regatta this weekend with my Hunter 38. We didn't do well. My biggest p
spreader lights Dave Seaberg at 3:23am 10.01.07 Other Sailboats 1/1239 I have recently purchased a share in a 1978 Pearson 30. The spreader light does not work. I pulled t

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1990 H30-2 shore power breaker replacement Fred at 7:13am 10.26.21 If you are looking to upgrade your system... My insurance wants me to install an ELCI breaker. You m
Finally went for a sail DeniseO30 at 7:06am 10.26.21 I have a new vented loop on its way from Amazon it's full flow, I was a bit like duh??? But reall
Finally went for a sail kloudie1 at 7:02am 10.26.21 You gave me a revelation! In al the years I've had the boat, I have never thought about the restrict
Finally went for a sail DeniseO30 at 6:50am 10.26.21 Thank you!:beer:
Finally went for a sail kloudie1 at 6:49am 10.26.21 Congrats on the sail, Denise! The Yanmar sounds great!
End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy... DougM at 6:48am 10.26.21 Lazy Bag! Zip up the bag, Leave the front unzipped, drop the sail slugs out of the track one by one
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? (1) DougM at 6:36am 10.26.21 Plumbers Faucet/Drain socket? They are relatively tall and thin walled, if you can find a set with b
Does anyone know what type of primary fuel filter would be installed on my 2009 Beneteau 37? DougM at 6:19am 10.26.21 OEM filter seems to have been the Racor 110A for years, at least in the US built boats. It seems som
when does cordage typically go on sale? Apex at 6:17am 10.26.21 We have good prices all year long! We will always try to beat any other website price, give me a
Hoses from somewhere going nowhere. mjsb at 6:15am 10.26.21 Thought so, thanks.
Sailboat Drone Pirate Dave at 6:14am 10.26.21 You drop an unmanned boat out into the ocean, and someone is bound to come along side and steal it f
Thanksgiving and Christmas DougM at 6:12am 10.26.21
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? sunlover at 5:57am 10.26.21 Its only Groco if its a new boat..... unless I bought the part and installed it.
Replacement Fresh Water Pump SawyerCurt at 5:55am 10.26.21 I have replaced this pump on mine, not due to leakage but because it just stopped running. It was a
New Pop Ups cb32863 at 5:53am 10.26.21 Seems to be good to go now. Glad you were able to get it resolved quickly.
Loose stanchions - is there a simple solution? shemandr at 5:36am 10.26.21 So if I understand your question the bases aren't loose on the deck. It is the set screw from the b
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? jssailem at 5:26am 10.26.21 Is the through hull being replaced? If so, then cut the pipe down so you can get a socket on the nu
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? RoyS at 5:21am 10.26.21 I would turn the mushroom side from outside the hull. Usually no need to hold the inside nut to brea
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? NYSail at 5:10am 10.26.21 Use a dremel and cit it off.
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? NYSail at 5:09am 10.26.21 It's a Groco: Groco Standard Bronze Thru Hull with Nut - 1-1/2" NPS / NPT Its only Groco if its a

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