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Boat Manuals John Jr at 11:39am 07.30.07 Big Boats 2/964 I just purchased a 2004 Hunter 36. The prior owner lost or misplaced the boat owner's manual. What i
Broken Autohelm 4000 clutch lock Doug at 11:36am 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1820 In a moment of mental lapse, I turned the wheel while the clutch was engaged. The locking lever now
Leaning to left grant at 11:34am 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1587 my boat leans to the port side and the water from my tanks drain from the starbord side to the port
ice bound moorings Tony at 11:10am 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1831 As many of you northern sailors, I have the pleasure of free mooring space (my mushroom and chain dr
Racor 200SM help please stimpy at 12:54pm 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1365 I purchased a 1984 sailboat with a Racor 200SM fuel filter. The filter is mounted low... so I cannot
Power Windlass Jeff10628 at 2:51pm 07.30.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/890 How do I mount a windlass without major fiberglass reconstruction on my 33.5? I have a low profile,
REMOVAL OF PAINT WITHOUT DESTROYING GELCOAT (1) sand sailor at 3:09pm 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1763 I WANT TO TRY AND RESTORE THE ORIGINAL GELCOAT OR BOND A NEW ONE TO THE OLD ONE WITHOUT DESTROYING I
Raymarine autopilot installation on a 375 Don Wilbert at 10:39pm 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1382 The old Autohelm 4000 bit the dust and I just ordered a Raymarine S1(West Marine priced matched the
need help with thru hull mystery exhibitdesign at 10:09pm 07.28.07 Other Sailboats 3/1233 I just recently purchased a Capri 25 that was sitting unused for 13 years. At the bottom of the hull
outboard engine margaret deans at 10:07pm 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/999 we want to upgrade our engine from a 5hp outboard to an 8hp.. what model is recommended.. has any on
Fwd hatch for Hunter 28.5 Lamontf at 12:59am 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1311 We need to replace the 21" forward hatch - anyone know where to get one or a suitable replacement? 2
Mobile AL marinas Kerry at 12:56am 07.29.07 Other Sailboats 5/1717 I will be in Mobile, AL (by car) next week. Looking the area over for possible relocation. Will be l
knotmeter problem dick12062 at 12:14am 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1318 my knotmeter works intermittenly--my first thought was that the wheel was plugged but a week ago a d
heat exchanger? losciale1 at 11:57pm 07.28.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1158 I have no idea where its located or what it may look like on my 1983 catalina 27 or how to aproach d
Sail boats in movies Art at 1:47am 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1908 I know this is crazzy but this has been driving me crazzzy! I am sure that most of you have seen t
SSB Installation AndrewC17617 at 1:50am 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/974 I am planning on a coastal trip to Southern California, and have recently acquired a SSB radio, ante
ST50 radar not working Pat at 1:53am 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1058 Took the mast down last fall and after launch I never got the radar back up. It lights up but doesn'
Lewmar winch Eric14504 at 1:55am 07.29.07 Other Sailboats 0/865 On my CD30 I have been working on winch maintenance... I cleverly popped out the centre spindle key
rigging a foss form rudder Terry11319 at 3:34am 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/865 My rudder is difficult to work. I believe the rope may not be routed correctly. The side that rais
Not!! Kile ShelliO at 4:32am 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1522 I'm a newbe with only 2 years of expeience. I have a slip live near a lake and get lots of hours in.

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Using a trolling motor on small boat Project_Mayhem at 10:26pm 10.29.21 I really enjoyed using a Minn Kota 30lb thrust on a heavy old 14 footer to get out on the lake. T
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Using a trolling motor on small boat SandCat at 8:14pm 10.29.21 I really enjoyed using a Minn Kota 30lb thrust on a heavy old 14 footer to get out on the lake. Th
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? (1) Hello Below at 8:09pm 10.29.21
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Ralph Johnstone at 8:01pm 10.29.21 I'll go down to the garage, pick it up and jump on the scale tomorrow. C'mon now. If you're goin
Sticky, no sticky. jssailem at 7:45pm 10.29.21 the sticky transfers to one's hand Watch a pro football game and the wide receivers are all wearin
Running hot Johnb at 7:43pm 10.29.21 Mixing the two does 3 things, lowers the freezing point, raises the boiling point, and makes it a
DIY Fuel Polishing System jssailem at 7:43pm 10.29.21 There was a filter container from the 70's, that let you put a roll of toilet paper in the container
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? jssailem at 7:39pm 10.29.21 I'll go down to the garage, pick it up and jump on the scale tomorrow. Also I'll post a picture. I
DIY Fuel Polishing System jibes138 at 7:38pm 10.29.21 I made a system and it is more for polishing the fuel going in the tank to make sure it is clean tha
Its funny Friday! DArcy at 7:34pm 10.29.21
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange jibes138 at 7:26pm 10.29.21 Try these, you can grind a point on the end if you want. Put a nut on the bolt before you grind it
Fuse in small solar setup DArcy at 7:22pm 10.29.21 I wired a fuse between my 30 Amp solar controller and the battery. I would hard wire between the con
Worst mistake by a boat idiot DArcy at 7:09pm 10.29.21 Sounds like a candidate for the GOBI award ;) Does anyone have Dave Gibson's GOBI plaque handy? I'm
Running hot dlochner at 6:35pm 10.29.21 OUCH ! I can only suspect that @dlochner was looking at Table 8-3-1 on his iPhone and not a full s
Fuse in small solar setup Ken Cross at 6:31pm 10.29.21 I purchased a Renogy 100-watt portable panel. That allowed me to use it on the boat as well as on my
Running hot Ralph Johnstone at 6:11pm 10.29.21 Please see the table in the link below and the tell us if you still believe that "The 50/50 mix of
Cabin Wall Strength Question if Increase Window Opening Size stickinthemud57 at 5:53pm 10.29.21 Two things that would help, IMO, would be to choose a material as strong as the material you are rem
North Shore Canvas winter cover experience berner73 at 5:52pm 10.29.21 I don't question your experience with the company as I've heard similar accounts from others. We ap

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