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Hum problem with VHF radio on transmit BBC30 at 10:34pm 05.31.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/6583 We have a 1997 Apelco VHF 5160 radio that has developed a loud hum when transmitting. Receives fine
Which sailboat would you own Rich (P303) at 10:27pm 05.31.05 Ask All Sailors 20/1647 I have been sailing off and on all my life. Catamaran sailing is getting a little uncomfortable and
C18 Whisker Pole Steve Mielke at 9:56pm 05.31.05 Trailer Sailors 0/1152 I am planning on adding a whisker pole to my 2003 Catalina Capri 18. Has anyone had experience with
C18 Whisker Pole Steve Mielke at 9:51pm 05.31.05 Smaller Boats 0/872 I am planning on adding a whisker pole to my 2003 Catalina Capri 18. Has anyone had experience with
Swing Keel Improvements??? Tahoe Crew at 4:00pm 05.31.05 Smaller Boats 4/1135 The swing keel on our 1974 cat 22 is in need of repair. The hole that the pivot pin goes through was
Hatch Modifications John S at 2:59pm 05.31.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/838 I am planning to modify my forward deck hatch to install a piece of 3/8 inch plexiglas on it. I have
Cabin ceiling water leak Kobi Maru at 2:18pm 05.31.05 Big Boats 9/1395 My 1999 Hunter 340 has developed water leaks. It drips in through the access cover above the door t
Baltoplate bottom Andy at 1:28pm 05.31.05 Ask All Sailors 5/5654 I recently received a sales pitch on a "Baltoplate" bottom paint. According to a 2004 post in the a
foreward hatch Bonsai18121 at 11:48am 05.31.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/967 We are wanting to replace our old (75) leaking hatch. Anyone have any suggestions?In the catalog I
288 views... Dave M26D at 11:09am 05.31.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/842 In just the last few days. Now, of those 288 viewers, there must be some pretty sage wisdom. I lea
Flax Packing dimensions aquaholic1 at 11:09am 05.31.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/976 how do i determine the width of the flax packing i need for my stuffing box?
oday 20 tiller dave at 10:56am 05.31.05 Ask An Oday Owner 5/954 Have a 20' with a broken tiller, does anyone know the length(orignal) of a replacement and is it a g
WM Zodiac Inflatable Unglued Jared at 10:55am 05.31.05 Ask All Sailors 8/5029 My luck has not been that good here lately. After using our new to us dinghy this weekend that I go
edson handrail removal Tom Donovan at 10:08am 05.31.05 Ask All Sailors 3/901 I've got a 1980 Hunter with pedestal steering and it has the handrail / table option. The problem is
Mansfield / Seaway 751 Toilet Parts Cool_Change at 9:56am 05.31.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/2472 Am looking for parts for a model 751 Sealand / Mansfield Toilet. Specifically:1) The Cam that f
Uh! JC II are you out there? Bob at 9:36am 05.31.05 The Cherubini Hunters 0/899 JC II, if your there, and seeing how your related to our boat, I have a question I would like your a
honda 9.9 john withrow at 9:29am 05.31.05 Smaller Boats 2/835 I want to find a service manual( honda or other) for my 1994 honda ob. I would like to do my own wo
Engine gauges for Yanmar Island Girl II at 9:03am 05.31.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1221 I am interested in puting engine gauges for the temperature and oil pressure on a Yanmar 18 HP. Has
Electrical Question gr8 2 av8 at 9:01am 05.31.05 Ask All Sailors 1/951 I have a question. I would like to set up a house battery bank, with shore charging, alt charging,
New Mast Needed docnpj at 8:42am 05.31.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/900 Thanks to sudden winds and my need to avoid some people on personal water craft at one of our inland

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Hunter 38 cabin door latch removal. stuartsw at 2:08pm 10.05.20 I have taken two apart and replaced them. The L piece may need assistance from a hammer, but it does
Can you identify this? capta at 2:07pm 10.05.20 Of course, but where in the line-up does one put this when outfitting? Many, if not most, liveaboar
Fuel line Precision 21 Bluenoser at 2:01pm 10.05.20 Thank you for that Bill. As there is a connecting plug (which runs over to the battery)next to the t
Looks Important Maybe Dave Groshong at 1:49pm 10.05.20 Could be from a shroud, I would check them, I prefer cotter rings.
O'Day. 40- reefing setup? Sailfanatic at 1:45pm 10.05.20 ... Reef lines in boom run straight through from boom end to mast. If you have a block and line i
Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue Terry Cox at 1:32pm 10.05.20 Will do. I'll pose the question, a choice between Beef stroganoff or perhaps spaghetti?
Wisdom SFS at 1:32pm 10.05.20 Not necessarily. Someone could have years of experience and gained much knowledge but may still n
Looks Important Maybe kappykaplan at 1:30pm 10.05.20 I had something similar happen to me with the roller furler. Saw a fairly large cotter pin on lying
Toe rail corrosion fix forbin at 1:27pm 10.05.20 Brian, see that wasn't so hard, was it? Nice when it turns out that way!
cooling water/exhaust hose leak kloudie1 at 1:24pm 10.05.20 Welcome !! Kinda close one there Steve. I think that the little glassed in nozzle that the exhaust
Your 2 cents on main sail furlers Rich Stidger at 1:20pm 10.05.20 I can't help with your CDI MR2 furler but I will offer an alternative to consider. I don't know the
Toe rail corrosion fix dLj at 1:13pm 10.05.20 Don't know if this tread helps you at all or not. But makes for some reading... LOL https://forums.
Wisdom Richard19068 at 1:03pm 10.05.20 Wisdom: "The soundness of an action or decision with regard to the application of experience, knowl
cooling water/exhaust hose leak (1) sail sfbay at 12:53pm 10.05.20 Welcome to the forum!! I hope yours looks like the diagram below of a 1984 Hunter 27.
Your 2 cents on main sail furlers (1) Hunter216 at 12:47pm 10.05.20 This is the manual for the system. Based on a quick glance it looks like they have taken their head
Cockpit Cushions sail sfbay at 12:46pm 10.05.20 jssailem................since you bring these excellent questions up I will offer my experience with
356 water heater hose karellen at 12:45pm 10.05.20 Finished this project yesterday. Used Ralph's advice and added the split loom electrical conduit. Th
Can you identify this? twistedskipper at 12:42pm 10.05.20 We have ALL overlooked that you can get 12 volt elements to change out the OEM 110s. Yes, but at o
Your 2 cents on main sail furlers dLj at 12:17pm 10.05.20 Posting only to follow this conversation. dj
Toe rail corrosion fix Stu Jackson at 12:12pm 10.05.20 Thanks. I do know why it's happening generally (or happened, but I assume it's still happening), b

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