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gary at 10:56am 09.19.05
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my fuel gage is not working on my 1982 h27. i would like use a dip stick. Has any one been able to d
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We were sitting on our boat the other day when we heard a very loud bang.It turned out to be the wat
js at 10:41am 09.19.05
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I have a large access hole on the port side of my engine. The good news is it allows great engine ac
feejer at 10:22am 09.19.05
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The 14.6 and 170 both have a very low open transom. Not that I intend to do any sailing on the open
Pete at 10:10am 09.19.05
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Peggy (or any one else or would like to coment) I am looking at purchasing a boat that has a fresh w
Harry Greenspun at 9:16am 09.19.05
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I need a convenient way to store my 11' inflatable dinghy on my boat while at the marina. We can to
Renchermh at 9:02am 09.19.05
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I need to put some vents into the laz. All the mods I have seen puts the vents in the side and not u
Tim C350 April IV at 9:00am 09.19.05
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Peggy - sorry we missed you this past weekend at the Lake Union (Seattle) Boats Afloat show. We cam
frank at 8:52am 09.19.05
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I need to replace the floorboards on my 28.5. What are the options other than cutting and staining
Jack2438 at 8:31am 09.19.05
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Ok, I am looking at upgrading electronics, the Garmin 192c chartplotter with the Raymarine ST4000 au
Jerry Purdy at 8:25am 09.19.05
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We are contemplating purchasing a 373 and would appreciate any advice, feedback, does and don'ts whe
sharkbite at 8:15am 09.19.05
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I want to do the following to my 1979 Hunter 25 for coastal cruising. Redo the entire electrical
Nereussailor at 7:56am 09.19.05
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I need to re-bed the grab bars on my Hunter 30. All of the screw heads are covered with teak plugs.
Frank Z at 7:37am 09.19.05
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Hello all: I'm looking for detailed plumbing and Electrical schematics for my 1986 38-200 Ericson.
Robert Scott at 6:54am 09.19.05
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I have a 1998 Hunter Passage 450 and want to install Cowl Vents to increase circulation below.Has an
Bill22177 at 6:43am 09.19.05
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I need to replace a battery combining relay (see photo). This relay combines my house and starting
Tim McCarty at 6:31am 09.19.05
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Questions with regard to cold weather storage-haul out: 1. Water heater-how many of you bypass the h
Tom Tarpey at 6:20am 09.19.05
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I need a trailer to haul and store my Oday 23. What make/models are suitable?Also,please, does anyon
Rob at 5:26am 09.19.05
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Does anyone know the width of the winged keel on the 430? It would be the same on the 42 as well. I
Phil Herring at 4:55am 09.19.05
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Congrats to Gary, owner of the H23 'Eagle.' Gary has been on the site for a year, logging on severa

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Capri 18 Bilge Pump Hose
JA Toms River at 8:26pm 05.03.21
It does lead to the bilge below the battery box. I believe there was an optional Gusher hand pump t
What happened here...
Admiral at 8:24pm 05.03.21
Yep. A venture for sure. I had one and it had the floatation foam too.
Spring lines   (1)
jssailem at 8:23pm 05.03.21
It should not be a surprise, as new to boating owners begin to consider improving their securing of
Vented Loop for raw water exhaust.
Scott T-Bird at 8:13pm 05.03.21
Maybe I'm missing something here, but after digging through your above reference to Post #2, I can
Newbie questions.
mdibella at 8:05pm 05.03.21
Stern tube carries the prop shaft in a shaft-drive auxiliary power. Cooling water for the shaft pa
Roller furling
Tally Ho at 7:52pm 05.03.21
Newbie questions.
Tally Ho at 7:49pm 05.03.21
The toilet will have a thruhull for water to flush... There could also be a valve in that area for
Roller furling
Southern Crux at 7:49pm 05.03.21
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
leo310 at 7:46pm 05.03.21
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Newbie questions.
sail sfbay at 7:44pm 05.03.21
Great questions!!...........keep them coming, you will find the the forum pretty helpful. There is
Window Caulking
Ralph Johnstone at 7:41pm 05.03.21
Hunter used Dow Corning 795 for caulking during manufacture. You may be able to fudge the job and p
Roller furling
Tally Ho at 7:40pm 05.03.21
Spring lines
Dalliance at 7:34pm 05.03.21
I found this online: https://www.overtons.com/whitecap-4.5-stainless-steel-folding-cleat-320930.htm
Vented Loop for raw water exhaust.
Tally Ho at 7:25pm 05.03.21
From page 51 of your owner's manual showing the engine exhaust vented loop.
Squeaky/sticky wheel turning to starboard - causing autopilot problem?
Tally Ho at 7:16pm 05.03.21
I tore my wheel pilot drive all apart over the winter...I had a broken wire in the drive unit. But
Smart Plug Installation
KZW at 7:14pm 05.03.21
Yup, Geico sent me an email today saying the same thing. Bummer!
Polaris Compass / no fluid
Tally Ho at 7:05pm 05.03.21
Not sure if you if you have seen these... https://www.westmarine.com/buy/ritchie-navigation--ventur
Insurance for Macgregor 65
sail sfbay at 6:57pm 05.03.21
There are many more companies that can quote a 20 y old boat like Markel, Chubb, BoatUS, Progressive

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