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thur hulls ON C27 1971 HULL 256 GREG at 11:44pm 04.13.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/879 C27 IS THE DINNETTE MODEL WITH THE SINK AND KOOLER ON THE REAR PORT SIDE. TRYING TO REPLACE THE OLD
PROBLEMS-NEW RAYMARINE WIND SENSOR LOREN HALL at 1:41am 04.14.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1196 I have a 1997 HUNTER 430, with autohelm equip. Had to replace the wind sensor with a new RAYMARINE
Good GPS update patrick at 2:55am 04.14.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1027 With all of the new improvements in GLONASS, Galileo, and the present GPS (GNSS), I can foresee a bu
Dream Boat Gary Wyngarden at 1:35am 04.14.06 Ask All Sailors 14/1440 Is there a boat of your dreams out there? What if you had a chance to charter her for a few days?
Refrigerator TOO cold RichStan at 1:33am 04.14.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1034 I have an ice box in my Hunter Vision 32 that I converted to a refrigerator with a Nova Kool compres
Chosing a prop Randy Burns at 1:26am 04.14.06 The Cherubini Hunters 0/898 I am in process of installing a new 2YM15 in my H27. As my budget won't allow a folding prop this y
Deck Organizers Tom Madura23564 at 1:14am 04.14.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1354 Deck Organizers I have an '85 Hunter 31 and I need to replace the original deck organizers.I bough
UNIVERSAL DIESEL MDL 5411-COOLING EXHST MFLD G, SHUMWAY at 1:02am 04.14.06 Ask An Oday Owner 0/897 IS THERE A WAY TO FLUSH THIS MANIFOLD/EXCHANGER WITHOUT REMOVING IT FROM ENGINE?
Who has a Maxwell 22 winch diagram? Gary at 4:41am 04.14.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1671 I think I downloaded one off the net, but now that I need it, can't find it. Any help appreciated.
VC17m - Got it Done! JerryA at 6:29am 04.14.06 Day Sailers 11/1393 I put two coats of VC17m on the bottom of my H170 today. This was really easy and went on a lot bet
Cutting a hole in the deck Kurt Myers at 6:27am 04.14.06 Ask An Oday Owner 0/864 I'm considering creating an anchor locker in the front of my V-berth. At the bow of my 222 I have a
solid fuel or propane heaters Craig at 6:07am 04.14.06 Ask All Sailors 8/2269 Hi folks,As the title suggests, I'm wondering about pros ' cons of propane vs solid fuel heaters. (
Do I need to change the sheave? Stephen OBrien at 5:46am 04.14.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1018 On my 1981 Hunter 27 I'm considering changing from the wire/rope jib halyard to all rope. Does anyb
holding tank vent lines Bill at 5:15am 04.14.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1401 My holding tank under v-berth has two vent hoses connected on opposite sides of the tank, but the tw
Nobeltec Navigation Suite Cheers14182 at 8:28am 04.14.06 Big Boats 3/920 If you have never tried the Nobeltec Software it is great for Navigation. However; plan on paying f
The Straight Dope: Macgregor 26 on the open ocean Rob at 9:36am 04.14.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/11178 I'm looking at the various sailboat configurations as I prepare to buy one. Boats are all compromise
Raymarine A65 mounting suggestions Kerry13709 at 10:57am 04.14.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/988 I am looking for suggestions on where and how to mount a Raymarine A65. I have a 1993 Oceanus 400. T
Custom Cover/Cap/Tarp for 26X Miami Paul 57 at 10:50am 04.14.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1324 Does anybody make a fitted cover good for weather protection whilst the boat is stored on it's trail
Differences in Boats Nereussailor at 10:35am 04.14.06 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1217 I have not yet sailed my latest project boat and was wondering what differences I would see in the h
crutch to help step mast Tom Colley at 11:50am 04.14.06 Trailer Sailors 15/5185 I need a crutch to help me step the mast; it must go over the back rail and extend about 24' to assi

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ISO Hill range alcohol stove model 2101 manual jesseaward at 3:01pm 06.07.21 Fire blanket and a little extinguisher at the ready on the wall beside ;)
Two anchor topics sail sfbay at 2:55pm 06.07.21 A 33 lb Rocna Vulcan anchor should work based on this link Fitment Guide - Rocna Anchors for up to 3
Questionable Ethics for a Water Ballast Boat Richard19068 at 2:51pm 06.07.21 I don't think it would help much but how much "shock" are you talking about. The boatbath people cla
Original Keel Turning Ball + Question about Keel Cable Hose JohnCamp at 2:46pm 06.07.21 You do not need the seal the hose with sealer. The two clamps provided by Catalina are of high-quali
Some will hate this!!! Tedd at 2:42pm 06.07.21 I'm not prepared to say you are wrong... I am. Jon's remark amounts to, "I don't understand it, so
Drilling holes in C&C 30 spreaders - safe? shemandr at 2:29pm 06.07.21 Rest easy ... spreaders are under compression and not really that much of it. But I wouldn't let an
Electrical components AaronD at 2:15pm 06.07.21 Thanks for the info, are they always live or are they switched? I'm assuming a few circuts for the
Questionable Ethics for a Water Ballast Boat Kayakeur at 2:15pm 06.07.21 There's another way. You could hire a high school kid or an out-of-work person to clean your hull. T
Wallas Diesel Heater help jssailem at 2:03pm 06.07.21 Wow @Stelten. Welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear you had such a problem. Did the problems start wi
ISO Hill range alcohol stove model 2101 manual shemandr at 2:01pm 06.07.21 ...yes I like the fact that alcohol fire can be put out with water! ... I'm not a fireman or exper
Exhaust hose replacement jssailem at 1:53pm 06.07.21 the idea of a hole I have to leave open Freaking scary? Have a plug ready to insert in the hole.
Wallas Diesel Heater help Stelten at 1:51pm 06.07.21 My Wallas stove is garbage. It never worked correctly from the day I purchased it new. I tried every
Strippers jssailem at 1:47pm 06.07.21 Welcome to the SBO Forum. Nice to have a Brit join us wayward Colonials.:poke: Interesting modifica
Exhaust hose replacement JRT at 1:46pm 06.07.21 I know, just me, I know how all my hose projects go an the idea of a hole I have to leave open is ju
Hunter 356 Battery Cable Relocation Issue tfox2069 at 1:44pm 06.07.21 Many times cameras, flashlights and mirrors can help. Good luck. Or an inexpensive borescope. I
Fuel Filter /seperator on H34 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:38pm 06.07.21 Teflon tape, by itself, is not acceptable on pipe fittings carrying petroleum fuel. Very susceptibl
Hunter 45DS panel diagram seanmadian at 1:25pm 06.07.21 Hi Don -- I understand that. It is why I searched the forum and googled the panel diagrams first. Th
Traveler seanmadian at 1:16pm 06.07.21 Thank you! Book is purchased and on the way. :)
Hunter 45DS panel diagram Don S/V ILLusion at 1:16pm 06.07.21 Thank you for the link. Please save the snark. It is neither welcome nor funny. If you spend the
Strippers Captain Crisp at 1:15pm 06.07.21 I know this an old thread, but I had exactly this problem and, as this was the only discussion I fou

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