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Loose Prop Strut DanMaine at 5:01am 04.26.21 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2891 on my 83 HC 37 I wrapped a line and loosened the strut. It leaks badly. it has two bent 3/8" throu
Hunter 170 Stemhead (1) AnthonyMB at 8:49pm 04.25.21 Smaller Boats 2/646 Hello, the Stemhead on my 170 is installed in the reverse orientation of another boat I saw. Can som
Refinishing Hatchboards Project_Mayhem at 7:50pm 04.25.21 Ask All Sailors 13/2002 About five minutes into sanding I realized that it would be much easier to cut new companionway hatc
Is the head above the waterline on a Hunter 460? CoastLife at 7:25pm 04.25.21 Big Boats 4/1101 Hey guys. We recently purchased a 2001 Hunter 460. The previous owners installed new Jabsco elect
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio drm1 at 7:12pm 04.25.21 Big Boats 41/7630 Hi. Our 2005 36 foot Hunter has a 35 pound Delta Anchor, and has the standard Simpson Lawrence Elect
H41DS aft corner lazarette latch (2) Nachismo at 6:20pm 04.25.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/444 Anybody know a source/jury rig for just the catch part of the latch? Before I go to West Marine and
Boat Data Overlay sailboatracer at 5:51pm 04.25.21 Ask All Sailors 3/776 Is there an easy way to overlay boat data such as boat speed, wind speed ' direction etc. on a GoPro
1983 Hunter 22 bulkheads Sullzarollz at 4:03pm 04.25.21 Smaller Boats 5/872
Filling Fresh Water tanks (1) WasabiRush at 3:48pm 04.25.21 Big Boats 16/4207 I want to drain my water tanks so I can perform the clorox shocking. One of the tank valves was open
I am about to begin replacing my original Raymarine instruments, radar, and GPS, in stages on my Beneteau 361 - 2001 SeaTalk system in stages. Harry Mathias at 3:42pm 04.25.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 18/3629 Does anyone know what the cable routing is from the nav station bulkhead to the helm station? Any in
Smart Plug Installation KZW at 3:40pm 04.25.21 Catalina 310 26/3687 Anyone replaced the OEM three prong plug with a Smart Plug? It looks difficult to access the moun
The fit of my stem fitting ... (4) Scott T-Bird at 3:15pm 04.25.21 Ask All Sailors 14/2781 Catalina Direct supplies an upgraded stem fitting for Catalina 320. I was reading that the original
Length of halyards gregclapp at 2:42pm 04.25.21 Ask All Sailors 13/2473 Do you have an opinion on the best length for halyards led to the cockpit? I used 2.5x my mast heigh
Cutting portlight spigot APiquer at 2:14pm 04.25.21 Ask All Sailors 1/498 I have bought new Gray series portlights to replace the 40+ year old ports on my Tartan. I found tha
1989 Hunter 30 skylight glass pattern? GaryMiller1000 at 1:37pm 04.25.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/450 Anyone have the pattern for the 1988-1990 plexiglass panels that are in the roof/deck of the Hunter
Huner Vision Refrigeration Came Loose Undersail (1) teacherspet at 1:29pm 04.25.21 Mid-Size Boats 14/2208 So testing out the new sails. When on a heel the Refrigerator on 1989 Huner Vision 32 gave way when
26 classic tow vehicle FuzzyBadger at 12:44pm 04.25.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1665
Mast light B37 Slider at 9:31am 04.25.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1138 We have a B37 2011. The combo light mounted at the front of the mast about 3/4 of the top has been
Lowrance HDS Carbon Fish Finder C-Map MoshePotomac at 9:04am 04.25.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/746 I have a Lowrance HDS Carbon fish finder with Total screen (side view). The transponder needs to be
450 AP Drive? Rick D at 8:51am 04.25.21 Big Boats 2/667 A friend is trying to locate the AP drive unit on his Whitlock steering system on his 450. Looking a

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Keel Bolts DianaOfBurlington at 12:27pm 04.03.25
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit dmax at 12:02pm 04.03.25 Next time it won't start, squirt some starter fluid in the carburetor - if it runs for a bit and sto
Wiring a combo deck/steaming light dmax at 11:52am 04.03.25 The black is a common ground, red is steaming light positive and white is deck light positive.
Cliffside sails twodzusfittings at 11:41am 04.03.25 @SailingLoto A meeting of all the folks that were involved in helping you connect with your sail ma
Sailing Tender DinghySailor at 11:39am 04.03.25
Sailing Tender FastOlson at 11:35am 04.03.25 Find a well maintained Ranger Minto (9'). Look for the factory two piece mast. Good sailing boat and
Sailing Tender twodzusfittings at 11:11am 04.03.25 Storage of equipment (oars, CB, Mast, Boom etc) isn't that hard. It may take some thinking out of th
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit sailcapt340 at 11:08am 04.03.25 the engine refused to start, resulting in getting a tow back to the boat. A couple of hours later,
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit JBP-PA at 11:06am 04.03.25 Is it electronic CDI? My CDI went brain dead in a different way, it always killed the engine when I
Sailing Season(spring) (1) Michael Davis at 11:05am 04.03.25
Bow Eye patrickfarley at 10:35am 04.03.25 I plan to fiberglass in the bow eye with several layers of fiberglass underneath. I have two large
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit dlochner at 10:15am 04.03.25 It runs OK for a long time? Not an overheating problem? When it wont start, have you checked the
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit SteveHughessails at 10:13am 04.03.25
Depth needed to safely launch/retrieve Catalina 18 Wing Keel JBP-PA at 10:13am 04.03.25 From the first picture that does look like a pretty shallow ramp and maybe your only option is a str
Oday Trailer Weight Distribution EnamrdSalr21 at 10:09am 04.03.25 If I end up grabbing this boat, which I plan to, I was thinking I could try and make some minor adju
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit JBP-PA at 10:07am 04.03.25 It runs OK for a long time? Not an overheating problem? When it wont start, have you checked the f
Aqua Lift muffler C310 Stu Jackson at 10:02am 04.03.25 but if impellor ends broke off and got into heat exchanger would have to clean it out. I change imp
Aqua Lift muffler C310 Clydo at 9:44am 04.03.25 Stu you are right as usual. Seals and impellor wouldn't like it much. Keep ignition key around ha
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit dlochner at 9:20am 04.03.25 Have you checked the fuel tank vent and the fuel filter? Try unscrewing the fuel cap, see if it rep
Depth needed to safely launch/retrieve Catalina 18 Wing Keel Rick Webb at 9:09am 04.03.25 Hitch extenders are readily available at like a two-foot length. Inexpensive and may be just enough.

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