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Battery location on Hunter 31 Marybeth and Rip at 12:07pm 11.25.06 Mid-Size Boats 4/1714 I am interested in moving my batteries to a new location. They are currently over the shaft. Has any
mooring dockage John at 12:03pm 11.25.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1004 Hi guys,I am thinking of moveing my boat from LGNY to longisland.I would like to keep it south of no
Mac 26 S centreboard broke off during twilight sai mgreavesaust at 1:34pm 11.25.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/976 Hi, just a note to all Macgregor 26S owners.Last Thursday night in about 25 Knots of wind and 4' of
Need a source for cockpit scuppers Brian D at 2:27pm 11.25.06 Ask All Sailors 0/893 Other than West Marine and Defender. One of my cockpit scuppers is failing and needs to be replaced.
Can't Change email Address Paul Akers at 9:23pm 11.23.06 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1078 Hello Phil, et al:I recently changed my email address (I finally went broadband) and when I went in
Boat Us and rental cars Jack at 9:47pm 11.23.06 Ask All Sailors 0/1048 As far as renting a car thru this holiday season I thought I would pass along that the discount from
ratbars or rigid ratlines ??? Morrie at 10:00pm 11.23.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1706 Anyone ever make or see any ratbars (rigid ratline-type steps to climb up the shrouds)? I want to ma
Shift Cable steve leon at 11:04pm 11.23.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1143 Panacea needs a new Shift cable for a '96 Nissan 50 HP. Any ideas where to get one?
Another O'Day lost Mike at 11:14pm 11.23.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/891 Anita O'Day, a 40's and 50's Jazz singer, the Jezebel of Jazz, died at 87. Her last album, recorded
Handheld GPS at 70 mph Rick Macdonald at 11:57pm 11.23.06 Smaller Boats 4/924 This is a bit off topic, but can a handheld GPS such as a Garmin 76xxx be used to accurately test a
Brand Comparison on 12V Refrig's? Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 1:56am 11.24.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1282 Would appreciate any reviews/advice/suggestions of Norcold, Dometic, Nova Kool, Isotherm, 12V refrig
2GM20F Trans Oil Level Warren Milberg at 2:19am 11.24.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1223 Can anyone confirm that the oil sump for the Yanmar 2GM20F transmission is .25 liter or about 8.25 o
Winterizing AC La Bella Vita at 2:49am 11.24.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1108 I will be winterizing tomorrow. I have located one inlet hose in front of the galley sink. I will de
Drain Hole wanderer24122 at 5:21am 11.24.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/863 I have a 1976 27 foot hunter. When you are entering the cabin, under the steps over the engine, und
dacron vs. mylar Tom Monroe at 6:58am 11.24.06 Ask All Sailors 14/11496 A new 150 is on the Christmas wish list ... or at least a promise of one in the family budget in lea
Singlehand docking steve22012 at 4:04am 11.24.06 Ask All Sailors 40/5287 Has anyone bought or seen this product in use? I'm very interested in docking without having anyone
Table for a 75 Oday 22? Jack Hart at 3:52am 11.24.06 Ask An Oday Owner 7/886 Hi folks, does anyone have a photo of or dimensions for the table on an Oday 22 from the 75 era?Min
Mylar Sails Timm R 25 Oday at 10:25am 11.24.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1382 I recieved a letter from Sail Care informing me that they can not clean my mylar genoa.Does anyone h
Holding Tang Replacement Jim at 12:36pm 11.24.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1381 I have a 1987 37' Legend. Can anyone please advised me which would be the best way to access my hold
Are there any vents built into an H 26? Fred at 3:00pm 11.24.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/937 I have a heat lamp in my H26 to help keep it dry, but I don't see any vents or openings that will le

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Low East Of Corpus Christi? jssailem at 2:43pm 06.29.21 It is important to distinguish between area weather patterns and weather events. The thunderstorms y
Changing aft heads toilet from manual to electric Legend 41AC sailme88 at 2:43pm 06.29.21 I replaced my hand pump with an electric macerating head. One thing that I need to overcome was beca
Fuel Filter /seperator on H34 splax at 2:29pm 06.29.21 that filter with the bolt on top may not be screw-on, mine isn't. the bolt holds the canister compre
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM? Sailfanatic at 2:23pm 06.29.21 My practice has been, if the engine is not ready to start, remove the key from the ignition and plac
Low East Of Corpus Christi? shemandr at 2:18pm 06.29.21 Thank you for a detailed answer that obviously took time to compose. I am digesting it. I have oth
Paceship PY26 Anchor jssailem at 1:29pm 06.29.21 @Nemo Nusquam Looking at your bow, you will have an issue locating the bow roller due to the nav li
Looking for an H260 in the PNW Doug J at 1:29pm 06.29.21 I sold nearly a quarter of the production for both lines. If 1995, it is a 26. Hull number please
1996 Hunter 280 - Starter Motor Issues shemandr at 12:27pm 06.29.21 Put enough heavier gage wire on board to run from the starter switch to the solenoid in case you hav
Changing aft heads toilet from manual to electric Legend 41AC Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:21pm 06.29.21 The Raritan Marine Elegance is the top rated macerating electric toilet....an all-china "throne" de
Heads up if you have BoatUS/Geico insurance regarding ice/freeze policy endorsement shemandr at 12:20pm 06.29.21 INSCO's want invoices for winterization (And now maybe removing canvas and sails) to prove that it w
Need Help Tampa Bay area with Perkins Prima 50 engine sail sfbay at 12:20pm 06.29.21 Might try Perfection Marine (they are mobile and service Clearwater): ~Marine Mobile Boat Engine Rep
1987 Cat 22 Running Rigging shemandr at 12:09pm 06.29.21 This may be late advice but I don't like to tape halyards or other running rigging together to repla
Which boson chair do you use? Rich Stidger at 12:01pm 06.29.21 The Harken chair is my choice. I have used others but the Harken is comfortable and feels safe with
Beneteau 323 Bimini? LynnM at 11:38am 06.29.21 Thanks for the responses...I contacted one of the reputable shops here in town (St Clair Shores) and
1996 Hunter 280 - Starter Motor Issues WrangelliaGeo at 11:19am 06.29.21 A big thank you to all the great advice from everybody! @Don S/V ILLusion, @Tally Ho @SirMichael @nv
Engine Stalling 3GM30F nveater at 11:02am 06.29.21 Except for the manual lift pump there is no electric fuel pump on the engine- will check the fuel ve
Adding Mast Base Blocks Scott T-Bird at 10:58am 06.29.21 The parts you circled in the diagram clearly calls them L brackets and gives the part #. Try callin
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working Davidasailor26 at 10:56am 06.29.21 Thank you. I will try that. I think the issue though must be before the strainer since I'm not s
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working kodiak1120 at 10:44am 06.29.21 Every single domestic water pump MANUAL has a TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. Do you have the manual for yo
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working kodiak1120 at 10:43am 06.29.21 Welcome to the forum! We have the same model boat, so hopefully I can help. On mine when I open th

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