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Blower John Hosty at 10:08am 05.19.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/967 So, long weekend coming up in Canada. Next question. Why is there a blower fitted on Hunters with di
Battery charging John Hosty at 10:05am 05.19.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/816 Big debate. Does the battery discharge control switch affect which batteries are being charged? In o
Lead Ballast to correct list Ros at 3:27pm 05.19.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1024 We have a stbd list and are considering having beneteau lead ballast installed to correct this. I'm
Installing radar Ray Epp at 11:46am 05.19.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1133 I am considering installing radar on my 320 . I plan to place the antenna on a mast mount and would
Bottom Paint for a DaySailer GYL18303 at 11:37am 05.19.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1872 I am about to purchase a DaySailer that will be kept in the water at my dock. Is it ok for me to bo
Initial charging of recirculating head. Bob Alden at 9:19pm 05.17.06 The Cherubini Hunters 1/928 Fellow sailors,I have the original manual that came with the recirculating head on our 1979 h30. N
generators frank at 10:01pm 05.17.06 Big Boats 7/1022 Kipor generators,anyone have one and are they worth the money,seem really cheap?v
fire retardant in engine compartment Wayne Small at 10:31pm 05.17.06 Big Boats 3/942 I believe the foil backed fire retardant in my engine compartment must have been original equipment.
pop-top leaks Chris3720 at 11:31pm 05.17.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1024 This if for all of you out there that have a pop-top on your boat. Do you have problems with water
Rusting Keel ssentman at 10:49pm 05.17.06 Big Boats 12/1205 My boat (1989 Hunter 37'6" Legend) was pulled last week for bottom painting and we discovered rust o
Bottom Painting 212 Dick at 11:48pm 05.17.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/808 Looking for suggestions on ways to paint bottom for my Hunter 212 which is currently on a trailer.
check valve for bilge pump Pat at 11:55pm 05.17.06 Catalina 30 3/1316 New boat to me. Bilge pump cycles on and off constantly due to the fact that whatever water is in th
Not to sound stupid... picklefreek at 1:23am 05.18.06 Ask All Sailors 10/1015 ...but what is the "technical" name of this type of furler? I have ones like this on my 22 and 23 (
Restoring a C-15 Man-O-War FPellegrini at 1:34am 05.18.06 Chrysler 0/5001 Anyone know where to find parts? Help
Outhaul siezed? uploadjoe at 1:54am 05.18.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/971 Last night I put my main sail back on and the outhaul would reach. I went to the mast and released t
desperate for manual ragansreach at 3:39am 05.18.06 Columbia 1/1456 Just purchased 1971 34 Mark II and need a manual for it since it needs some serious work. Really ap
Proper dimensions for a Spinnaker for a Cat 27 Jace at 1:19am 05.18.06 Mid-Size Boats 4/3096 I am new to this site. I hope this post finds everyone doing well. Thank you in advance for any in
Throttle handles won't stay in position Southbaysailer at 1:18am 05.18.06 Catalina 30 6/2995 I have an 84 Catalina 30 SR for more than a year now and have had a problem keeping the throttle han
Lubricant Andy at 12:56am 05.18.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1231 On my newest boat, I am replacing the odds-and-ends exhaust hose remnants used by the PO to plumb th
Oil injected Suzuki - leaks oil when tilted Chris & Lenore at 12:53am 05.18.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1344 Anyone out there with an oil injected Suzuki outboard?My early 90's DT8C leaks when tilted or stor

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Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question JamesG161 at 8:10am 12.23.20 From personal experience, although my case was not one of "sinking", I can tell you this... The To
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Battery Wiring Justin_NSA at 7:55am 12.23.20 :plus: I agree with Dave's suggestions. Those 2 cables are redundant. The buss bar already connects
Battery Wiring (1) dlochner at 7:51am 12.23.20 See the image below. Remove those 2 cables and you system will typical of the 1-2-Both battery set u
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question capta at 7:35am 12.23.20 It has been a very long time since the USCG had any responsibility to save the vessel; they are in t
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question Kings Gambit at 7:34am 12.23.20 When you issue a Mayday you should assume you will lose your boat. ... Always use Pan Pan if you w
NMEA Releases OneNet Standard---Goodbye 0183 and N2K Calif. Ted at 7:31am 12.23.20 Yea, I hear you. Just went through this last year. Bought a new chartplotter on "sale" and ended
NMEA Releases OneNet Standard---Goodbye 0183 and N2K dlochner at 7:29am 12.23.20 What does this do to the Raymarine SeaTalk 1 to SeaTalkng & NMEA 2000 conversion kit? Is this as fa
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Beneteau Oceanis 461 year 2000 QUADRANT WANTED! Ron20324 at 7:21am 12.23.20 My local dealer did yesterday the only info I got from them is $1,595 plus shipping, Still waiting
Battery Wiring Justin_NSA at 7:20am 12.23.20 Diagram how your charger is connected also so we get the full picture. Mine is wired so the batts a
Battery Wiring nveater at 7:14am 12.23.20 Thanks Stu and Don- let me review the reading list from Stu and then make a more informed decision
NMEA Releases OneNet Standard---Goodbye 0183 and N2K Justin_NSA at 7:13am 12.23.20 What does this do to the Raymarine SeaTalk 1 to SeaTalkng & NMEA 2000 conversion kit? Is this as far
NMEA Releases OneNet Standard---Goodbye 0183 and N2K (1) Hunter216 at 7:09am 12.23.20 Some reference material. Commonly manufactures start releasing product to meet a demand (higher ban
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question CarlN at 7:07am 12.23.20 Kings Gambit is right. Boats should respond to a Mayday but their purpose is to save lives not the b

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