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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 0/964 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 11/1343 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 4/949 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 9/1044 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 3/962 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 9/6922 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 2/1287 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 2/987 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 4/851 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 8/5654 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 14/8332 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 3/1021 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 1/1024 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 7/1903 I am looking for replacement blocks for the original mast collar Garhauer blocks used for the single
Keel depth question? Kerry at 12:40am 09.24.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1053 Our keel depth is 7'8". If we take our boat to the Carribean (one day), will we be limited to the
2,000 RPM's motoring. Is that Normal? Frank Bean at 10:56pm 09.23.06 The Cherubini Hunters 9/4457 I have a 30 HP Yanmar turning a two blade prop. When the throttle is pushed all the way forward, t
Rigging diagram Buck at 2:09am 09.24.06 Ask An Oday Owner 16/2229 Well i have resolved my wiring problem,rewire the boat. Now to my next problem. Does anybody have a

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Between chart plotters jaysweet at 7:00pm 07.30.21 Suggest that you also drill a 1/4" drain hole through the bottom of the navpod. Navpod probably wil
Beginner Questions shemandr at 6:59pm 07.30.21 You're on a good track. You get the issues. There's a whole genre of sailing/campers. Tents on s
Beginner Questions (1) JackOlsen at 6:09pm 07.30.21 I'll offer some perspective, since I recently jumped into this hobby. First off, there's really no
Windlass on a Beneteau 343 zimboy at 6:07pm 07.30.21 @BigEasy understood. This is a really great idea, it should enable me to get the dinghy on & off sin
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Roy1919 at 5:49pm 07.30.21 I don't have a windlass, wish I did. But every single windlass thread I've ever read said to use th
what's a bottom paint cost in yr marina ? (1) Tally Ho at 5:39pm 07.30.21
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Richard19068 at 5:17pm 07.30.21 Perhaps a little confusion over wire design and wire AMPACITY. #2 wire can actually handle 210A (a
Main sheet rigging - H33.5 Don Crowther at 5:15pm 07.30.21 That's where we differ. I have to go to mast to change my outhaul. Otherwise my clutches are set up
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30 heritage at 4:56pm 07.30.21 Sailboat data says the Cherubinis ended in '83 My 1984 Hunter 27 is a Cherubini. Maybe they sto
1996 Barnett 1400 sail sfbay at 4:01pm 07.30.21 Welcome to the forum!!........and I am sorry for your loss. This one was/is listed for $1500: Barne
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30 Justin_NSA at 3:19pm 07.30.21 Could be John :biggrin: I've seen Tall rig, Tall cabin and T cockpit. I go with the cockpit.
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire (2) Ralph Johnstone at 3:06pm 07.30.21 2AWG can handle 200A depending on voltage drop, length of run, run time and insulation rating. Pe
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30 jssailem at 2:13pm 07.30.21 What is that shorthand for Justin? 30T = 30 Terrific feet of Fun?
How to know if you need more power or less drag? Davidasailor26 at 2:04pm 07.30.21
Main sheet rigging - H33.5 (1) sail sfbay at 2:03pm 07.30.21 Another rigging option............route the mainsheet to on side of the traveler through a block und
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire (1) Davidasailor26 at 1:57pm 07.30.21 Can you link a reputable source for this? Looks like it depends on the temperature rating of the i
Main sheet rigging - H33.5 Fred at 1:55pm 07.30.21
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Richard19068 at 1:46pm 07.30.21 2AWG can handle 200A depending on voltage drop, length of run, run time and insulation rating. If I
Beginner Questions shemandr at 1:26pm 07.30.21
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) quadrille38 at 1:15pm 07.30.21 We have a couple of these on our 38. Use them when sitting in the cockpit reading or sometimes down

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