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Clean-up Issues s sauer at 10:26am 07.29.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1352 We recently experienced a holding tank hose separated from a fitting just at a level that allowed 'g
2-5 KW generators Gary Cosby at 9:23am 07.29.07 Other Sailboats 4/1063 I just purchase a 38' lagoon with 3 air conditioners. I am looking for a reliable but quiet generato
Leaky windows!! Jimboyyy at 10:05am 07.29.07 Catalina 22 3/1364 Spent the night on the boat last night. Slept in the V-berth. Mental note, buy v-berth sheets. Got a
part name Hoppy at 10:03am 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/858 Does anyone know what the nylon plastic ring at the top of the rudder is called and where can i buy
H26 Where to put the solar vent ? Fred at 10:49am 07.29.07 Smaller Boats 16/1378 I bough a no name solar vent at my local chandlery. Looks good, has an on off switch, takes a 6 inch
Steering Cable Tension? rardiH36 at 10:49am 07.29.07 Big Boats 2/1632 Dear Large Boat Hunter Owners.On my recently acquired 1980 Hunter 36, I had to repair the cockpit
things to look for purchasing sailing 10385 at 1:31pm 07.29.07 Newport 2/2102 I am somewhat new at sailing and considering buying a 1978 30 newport mk11 , can anyone give me the
Pop Top Cover (1) oreana123 at 1:23pm 07.29.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1063 Today I set most of the snaps to hold the cover on. I sewed a screen to cover the hatchway exit. The
Diesel Fuel Leak - Top Of Diesel Tank Greg W at 12:50pm 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1266 I have been smelling diesel fuel for some time while sleeping in the quarterberth. Finally nailed do
Seacocks Tony23670 at 12:47pm 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1760 Reading "This Old Boat" by Don Casey, pg. 287, he states that the best seacocks, by a wide margin, a
topping lift, single line furler John at 12:08pm 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1001 Does any one know the lenght of the single furler line or the topping lift line for a 1990 H30? Als
Boom rigging John at 12:04pm 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/790 I am in the process of putting a H30G back together after a hurricane. I am not sure I know how the
stuffing box mal27 at 11:45am 07.29.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1187 I replaced the stuffing in the stuffing box during the winter as too much water was from coming into
Santa Barbara Island (California) ancorage depth? Ken Kindrick at 2:11pm 07.29.07 Big Boats 3/1131 My Brian Fagan book isn't here, and I'm looking for the water depth range at the anchorage at Santa
Leaking in the bilge SHADS at 2:02pm 07.29.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/962 Well I figured out that I'm getting water in the bilge through the washer on the swing keel pivot po
Transmission Fluid Chuck Fink at 1:43pm 07.29.07 Big Boats 2/1721 How full should the transmission fluid be. I checked the dipstick today and it was about an inch ov
Sail Slug is off my mast pvwarren at 3:22pm 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/988 Hi..I have a Hunter 25.5. The "sail slug" located closest to the foot of my main sail if off from
Half off your next boat? SailboatOwners.com at 2:44pm 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 42/2912 Would you consider partnering with a friend or relative to own a boat? Halving all the bills sure
Broken car on traveller Mike S at 9:55pm 07.27.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/982 I own a 79' Hunter 30. The top of the car where the shackle attaches has worn through. Does anyone n
Heat exchange cleanout ? cmorin at 8:58pm 07.27.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1049 Our 1989 Catalina 30 has a M-25XP engine that is running fine but there is green discoloration/corro

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Ignorant solar panel and battery questions chriscampbell at 8:13am 10.13.21 Try this to monitor your battery and charge USB devices. https://www.amazon.com/Jebsens-Charger-Bat
Happy 246th Birthday, U.S. Navy! JamesG161 at 8:05am 10.13.21 Ring up the band... Anchors Aweigh T-3ws7b4sZg Go Navy!!! Ex-Aviator Jim...
Accessing cabin light bulbs for replacement - H240 rgranger at 8:05am 10.13.21 When I converted to LED's, I had to remove the lens first. Then you twist the base CCW. Change you
Happy 246th Birthday, U.S. Navy! shemandr at 7:57am 10.13.21 Happy 246th US Navy! And thanks to all who have served in that service over the 246 years. For tho
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions JamesG161 at 7:54am 10.13.21 It's the "cigarette lighter" style outlets we have now. Try this to monitor your battery and charg
Tiller Tamers for 1965 Widgeon Dave Groshong at 7:53am 10.13.21 I'm guessing the original tiller extension was just a stick, with a hinge on it, that boat doesn'
Cabin Wall Strength Question if Increase Window Opening Size sail sfbay at 7:52am 10.13.21 Photos might help. What is the existing window dimensions, thickness and whether framed or frameless
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions JamesG161 at 7:49am 10.13.21 How about downloading your Owner's manual for more info from this Site which is also... HunterOwner
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions chriscampbell at 7:27am 10.13.21 Is your motor an outboard? Does it have an alternator? How much do you motor when you go for a sa
Accessing cabin light bulbs for replacement - H240 JamesG161 at 7:24am 10.13.21 When I converted to LED's, I had to remove the lens first. Then you twist the base CCW. Change your
What do You know about Rudders? jmce1587 at 7:24am 10.13.21 Foss Foam Florida (ask for Al @ 352-529-1104) Built the mid eighties rudders For the 31s and 34s.
Accessing cabin light bulbs for replacement - H240 chriscampbell at 7:09am 10.13.21 Snap in / Snap out. e. Jim... PS: It is called a "Pick" . $2/set. Thanks! I'll give that a try.
Accessing cabin light bulbs for replacement - H240 (1) JamesG161 at 7:02am 10.13.21 Can you describe how they are held in place? Snap in / Snap out. a "Pick" . $2/set.
Are the water tank outlets accessible? fox9988 at 6:36am 10.13.21 I'm an hour away from the boat but I've glanced up under the nav station before. I remember it being
Happy 246th Birthday, U.S. Navy! (1) Justin_NSA at 6:14am 10.13.21 Happy Birthday Navy! Thanks for the lift!
Tiller Tamers for 1965 Widgeon sail sfbay at 6:09am 10.13.21 These threads discusses options: Is a tiller tamer worth it? \| Sailboat Owners Forums AND post #4 sh
Happy 246th Birthday, U.S. Navy! jssailem at 6:02am 10.13.21 Way to bring it home @kappykaplan Go Navy!
CNG tank exchange or CNG self serve stations smokey73 at 5:58am 10.13.21 Since the topic is resurrected - Does anyone have a CNG tank that they removed in conversion of thei
'94 Oceanis 351 (BEY62042E494), cable route to fwd nav light. RoyS at 5:28am 10.13.21 I am totally unfamiliar with your boat. What likely happened to your Nav Light is the negative wire
Accessing cabin light bulbs for replacement - H240 chriscampbell at 5:15am 10.13.21

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