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My first good Sail clif at 8:28am 09.25.06 Smaller Boats 1/926 We finally got to take our Hunter 25.5 out in a decent breeze. It was blowing between 12 and 15 kno
Waste deck fitting on OC281 krag at 10:19am 09.25.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1157 What is the measurement of the pumpout adaptor that fits this outlet?
Instrument pannel Harmonie at 10:40am 09.25.06 Seidelmann 3/1568 I need to change my instrument panel. I think of putting it in anothe place because it's not weather
macerator fuse blows Dick at 10:30am 09.25.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1391 The macerator pump fuse on my 81 Cat 30 blows a few seconds after starting. I've installed a new mac
How to drop the pan on 1995 321 with Perkins M30 johnperri at 11:15am 09.25.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/966 Have to drop my pan due to bizarre incident (see general forum for this). Does anyone know if this c
Has anyone ever heard of this bizarre experience johnperri at 11:09am 09.25.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1344 I just purchased this new electric oil extractor. (never used one before) Put the tube down the dips
woo--oo that Smell Dan2296 at 11:15am 09.25.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/952 I've replaced all my old flooded type batteries with sealed AGM's and I'm liking them alot, but the
Engine was hot johnperri at 11:17am 09.25.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1045 and hose was typical clearish hose material (not esactly sure what material). After this happened i
Raw Water Blockage/Engine Overheat Carpe Diem12966 at 2:26pm 09.25.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/963 I own a 1990 30' with the Yanmar 2GM fresh water cooled engine.We pick up eel grass frequently whic
Trailer hitch extension extension Guy D at 2:49pm 09.25.06 Trailer Sailors 9/6923 I have been considering a trailer hitch extension to launch my Cal 21 and lo and behold Steve fm St
E-Tec engine-50 or 70 HP BLUE MAX at 2:58pm 09.25.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1288 Has anybody installed an Johnson E-Tec on their boat?? It seems to be 1/2 the weight of the Mercu
Standing Rigging and Corrosion cat38skip at 3:09pm 09.25.06 Ask All Sailors 2/989 There is a HUGE construction project less than 1000 ft upwind (prevailing and regularly 15 to 25 mph
Pumpng Away (1) Robert at 3:24pm 09.25.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/852 To AllMy 1988 Hunter Legend 35 has a hand pump in the lazarette.Over the past 18 years time has t
Water in Bilge Martin Free at 9:45pm 09.23.06 Seidelmann 2/1541 I was sailing our '84 245 in 25knot winds and noticed water (about a quart) under the starboard seat
Sail Ties Ken Prichard at 10:16pm 09.23.06 Ask All Sailors 8/5656 This is probably obvious to most sailors but not to me. Why is there a twist in the loop of most sai
Yanmar starting problem agaliha at 10:40pm 09.23.06 Ask All Sailors 14/8344 I have a 3-cylinder Yanmar that doesn't crank every time I push the start button. If I let off the
prop bushing-had to replaced after 5 gals of gas?? david5583 at 10:46pm 09.23.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1022 I have a year 2000 5hp Honda long shaft on an Oday 222.The prop and bushing needed to be replaced l
Won't get over 2000 rpm Rick DeGregorio at 11:56pm 09.23.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1828 I have a universal m18 700 hours. I run my engine at about 2000 rpms, but latly I've notice that it
head liner Jim11084 at 12:20am 09.24.06 Other Sailboats 1/1025 I am going to have to replace the head liner and was wondering if any one has had any experience doi
Mast collar blocks RickN9737 at 12:24am 09.24.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1904 I am looking for replacement blocks for the original mast collar Garhauer blocks used for the single

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Linear drive fitment sail sfbay at 8:16am 07.31.21 Welcome to the forum!! Same question came up on this thread: Auto pilot install - Beneteau Oceanis
H310 outhaul rigging sbkidd001 at 8:03am 07.31.21 You can post it as a download on this forum. Under "Owner Resources" there is a menu choice for ge
Oceanis 31 Window leak sail sfbay at 7:53am 07.31.21 Suggest rebedding them with Dow 795. You might find this thread on replacing portlights: WINDOW REP
Rudder woes, don't trust it! Leeward Rail at 7:51am 07.31.21 What failed ? Our original rudder was delaminating when we bought the boat, so we immediately bough
How to know if you need more power or less drag? Don Guillette at 7:37am 07.31.21 The bad news is when the suggestions are opposed to each other and practice season is over in favor
Rudder woes, don't trust it! sail sfbay at 7:22am 07.31.21 Might look at post #9 in this thread on similar subject: (1) Replacing the Gudgeons on a C-22 \| Sai
How old is too old? Sailor Sue at 7:20am 07.31.21 Since you're questioning the merit of buying a 60 year old boat you might also think about potential
How old is too old? sail sfbay at 7:15am 07.31.21 Good advise form the forum. I will add ....take a look at this thread on the same subject: Can a fi
Restoring lens on Raymarine "C" Series Chart Plotters sail sfbay at 7:12am 07.31.21 .........I always kept the chart plotter covered; however, with it being mounted at the helm, guess
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30 Red_Dog at 7:11am 07.31.21 What is that shorthand for Justin? 30T = 30 Terrific feet of Fun? I do like that, 30 Terrific 30
Restoring lens on Raymarine "C" Series Chart Plotters (1) sail sfbay at 7:03am 07.31.21 It is worth trying Novus but I have never been sucessful removing uv damage for plastic, only scratc
How old is too old? FastOlson at 7:01am 07.31.21 Replies 9 and 10, among others, seem like a really good way to view this. The basic FRP construction
Restoring lens on Raymarine "C" Series Chart Plotters BigEasy at 6:59am 07.31.21 I followed that Raymarine procedure that you mentioned and it worked beautifully. Easy and effectiv
Deck Light Switch on a 2009 36 Hunter (1) tfox2069 at 6:55am 07.31.21 Found a better photo actually showing my panel and switch.
Trailer for oday 25 sail sfbay at 6:54am 07.31.21 From what I see the tandem trailer will work with modifications. Obviously check the tire thread th
Proposed changes to Broadcast Notice to Mariners Ken Cross at 6:52am 07.31.21 Please note that the OP said they are seeking public comment. Commenting here doesn't get it to the
1996 Barnett 1400 Darin Harvey at 6:44am 07.31.21 First of all I'm sorry for your loss. Secondly I would refrain from selling anything without researc
How old is too old? Tally Ho at 6:43am 07.31.21 I think if you like the design, and the boat has been well cared-for, it is fine. Get a survey to m
Beginner Questions sail sfbay at 6:28am 07.31.21 Another option to consider is keep the boat at a marina with the mast up on a trailer assuming there
Beginner Questions sailme88 at 6:27am 07.31.21 The six Ps of life do apply here.. You appear to be be using the first 2 Ps that negate the last

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